AC Recon: Aug 28 - Burling coy on rudder AC Recon: Aug 28 - Burling coy on rudder Skipper Peter Burling reflects after 19 sailing days with Italian America's Cup challenger Italian America's Cup Challenger Luna Rossa returned to test sail their AC75 on Friday. The session was cut short by light weather. Afterwards skipper Peter Burling reflected on where the Italians were up to at this stage of the campaign. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 28 Aug 23:13 EST 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 4 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 4 Platoon Aviation poised for first regatta win since the Royal Cup 2024 With a first and a fourth from the breeziest day of racing so far at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup, Germany's three times World Champions Platoon Aviation have staked a strong claim to their fourth Royal Cup. by 52 Super Series Posted 28 Aug 15:21 EST 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 4 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 4 Athanasios Kyfidis Storms Back as Ryan Lo Extends His Lead in Dún Laoghaire The second day of the Elimination Series got under way today at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship, with two new races added to the scoreboard. Racing started at 12:00 as scheduled, in around 9 knots of wind. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 28 Aug 15:12 EST RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race Recap RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race Recap Winners, survivors and extraordinary stories Thirty-two boats, 182 sailors from five continents and 1,805 nm around Britain and Ireland. The numbers convey the scale of the 50th anniversary Race but barely begin to describe what unfolded after the starting cannon fired on 9 August 2026. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 28 Aug 12:35 EST Team Malizia takes on The Ocean Race Atlantic Team Malizia takes on The Ocean Race Atlantic Six teams from six nations will line up in NYC for 3,200nm sprint across North Atlantic to Lorient. From launching their new Malizia 4 race yacht in France to crossing the Atlantic and sailing more than 6,500 nautical miles in less than two months, Team Malizia has been through a fast-paced period of testing and training. by Team Malizia Posted 28 Aug 09:19 EST AC Recon: Aug 26 - "Significant bow-up trim" AC Recon: Aug 26 - "Significant bow-up trim" "The new rudder ventilated and stalled during the bear-away. The boat trimmed bow-up significantly." On one of these, the new rudder ventilated and stalled during the bear-away. The boat trimmed bow-up with a sharp angle of attack before falling back into the water. A new slow-motion video compilation of the 4sec long incident has been added. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 28 Aug 07:48 EST In Memoriam: His Majesty King Harald V of Norway In Memoriam: His Majesty King Harald V of Norway World Sailing's President of Honour passes away On behalf of the global sailing community, World Sailing mourns the passing of our revered President of Honour, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. by World Sailing Posted 28 Aug 06:24 EST IMOCA Class back with The Ocean Race Atlantic IMOCA Class back with The Ocean Race Atlantic The first clash between DMG MORI Sailing Team and Team Malizia After a long hot summer, the IMOCA Class is back next week with The Ocean Race Atlantic, a trans-continental sprint featuring six mixed gender crews and an eagerly-awaited clash between two of the newest boats in the fleet. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 28 Aug 05:39 EST J/111 North Americans at Youngstown Day 2 J/111 North Americans at Youngstown Day 2 Four more races were completed Thursday Four more races were completed Thursday at the J/111 North American Championship, hosted by Youngstown Yacht Club, bringing the Championship total to seven races after two days of competition. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 27 Aug 19:54 EST Team Francesca Clapcich touches down in New York Team Francesca Clapcich touches down in New York Now it's New York's turn! After two incredible weeks of The Changemakers Tour visiting Boston and Newport, RI, Team Francesca Clapcich docked this morning at 8:00am in Brooklyn Marina, New York. by Team Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing Posted 27 Aug 14:51 EST 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 3 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 3 With two days to sail still, Platoon surges towards a fourth Royal Cup win in Lanzarote Three times winners of the event's major trophy, Harm Müller-Spreer's Platoon Aviation have now built a solid seven points lead at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup after posting two second places today. by 52 Super Series Posted 27 Aug 14:48 EST Melges 24 Pre-Worlds sets the stage Melges 24 Pre-Worlds sets the stage The fleet is set to race this weekend at Little Traverse Yacht Club If Melges 24 U.S. Nationals revealed anything, it's that not one specific team is coming to Harbor Springs with a clear-cut, easy path to International Melges 24 Class' most prestigious trophy—the Melges Performance Sailboats Trophy, a.k.a. the Worlds. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 27 Aug 14:46 EST International 14 Worlds at Kingston Day 5 International 14 Worlds at Kingston Day 5 A true America's Cup style ding dong Four races done, and with a discard Andy Shaw and Rob Struckett are leading counting a 2,1,1, Glen Truswell and Ed 'McEnroe' Fitzgerald have a 1,1,2. This sets up a three race shoot out for the title, with Glen & Ed discarding a 9th. by James Cunnison Posted 27 Aug 14:45 EST 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 3 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 3 Big Movers and a New Leader as the Elimination Series Opens in Dún Laoghaire The first day of the Elimination Series got underway today at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship, with two races completed as scheduled — under rain, fortunately not heavy. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 27 Aug 14:00 EST The Ocean Race Atlantic: 50/50 gender-equal crews The Ocean Race Atlantic: 50/50 gender-equal crews On 1st September, The Ocean Race will reach a landmark moment The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic is one of the few sports to introduce a 50/50 mandate, which will see each of the six IMOCA sailing teams crewed by two men and two women. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 27 Aug 08:49 EST Four reasons to attend the Yacht Racing Forum 2026 Four reasons to attend the Yacht Racing Forum 2026 Business. Networking. Knowledge. Fun. The annual B2B conference dedicated to the sport of sailing will once again bring together the sport's leading personalities from around the world for two days of conferences, networking and business. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 27 Aug 08:37 EST Your tender - the link between boat and shore Your tender - the link between boat and shore the essential link between boat and shore Whether your yacht or motor boat is anchored or on a mooring and you can't walk ashore, your tender becomes an essential link between boat and shore. by LiTime Posted 27 Aug 07:00 EST 2027 RORC Griffin Offshore Pathway zoom webinar 2027 RORC Griffin Offshore Pathway zoom webinar Helping the next generation take its first steps offshore Griffin creates new opportunities for ambitious young sailors while inviting RORC Members and supporters to help the next generation take its first steps offshore. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 27 Aug 05:38 EST SSANZ announces Doyle Sails partnership SSANZ announces Doyle Sails partnership a new four-year pathway that provides a clear progression towards a Round NZ race in 2030 The Shorthanded Sailing Association of NZ (SSANZ) has announced a major four-year partnership with Doyle Sails and a new four-year pathway that provides competitors with a clear progression towards a Round New Zealand race in 2030. by Harri Wren for SSANZ Posted 27 Aug 03:59 EST Ocean Fifty fleet set for the Route du Rhum Ocean Fifty fleet set for the Route du Rhum On the edge thrills are guaranteed The high speed, light Ocean Fifty multihull bring the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe a unique experience, concentrated, high octane sport requiring full-on continuous commitment. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 27 Aug 01:33 EST