British thoughts on the IOM Worlds in Gladstone British thoughts on the IOM Worlds in Gladstone Reflections on an Australian Masterpiece This is the story of that remarkable achievement, seen through the eyes of a competitor who travelled halfway around the world to witness it: Reflections on an Australian Masterpiece! by Nigel Barrow Posted 29 Jan 04:40 AEDT The fleet is forming for ACYR 2026 The fleet is forming for ACYR 2026 The fleet is forming. The Classic Regatta returns to Nelson's Dockyard. Registration momentum is building for the 37th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, and we are delighted to share that many classic yachts have already confirmed their place on the starting line for April 15-20, 2026. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 29 Jan 02:37 AEDT Racing for a better sport Racing for a better sport Rolex continues to champion the individuals Rolex celebrates human achievement, recognizing the journey marked by milestones and emotions that culminates in defining moments - determined by a path followed, not just a trophy. by Rolex Media Posted 28 Jan 22:03 AEDT 2026 Australian O'pen Skiff Championships overall 2026 Australian O'pen Skiff Championships overall The regatta lived up to expectations, attracting 83 sailors across three fleets With the O'pen Skiff World Championships scheduled for early next year, The Kitchen Maker 2026 Australian O'pen Skiff Championships, presented by VAIKOBI, were always shaping up to be a major event. by Bevan McKavanagh Posted 28 Jan 19:23 AEDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ two boat training America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ two boat training Emirates Team NZ have been out two boat training in Auckland for the last couple of days. Emirates Team NZ have been out two boat training in Auckland for the last couple of days, as Auckland enjoys the first couple of summer days since Christmas, or earlier by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 28 Jan 16:39 AEDT AST appoints Jim Colley as 49erFX National Coach AST appoints Jim Colley as 49erFX National Coach The start of an exciting new chapter for the Australian Sailing Team The Australian Sailing Team (AST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paris 2024 Olympian Jim Colley as the new 49erFX National Coach, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the program. by Australian Sailing Team Posted 28 Jan 16:35 AEDT Join 21st celebrations at Sydney Harbour Regatta Join 21st celebrations at Sydney Harbour Regatta Everyone loves a good 21st birthday bash, so get set to join Everyone loves a good 21st birthday bash, so get set to join in by entering the 2026 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta, as the event celebrates its 21st anniversary on the weekend of 7 and 8 March. by Di Pearson / MHYC media Posted 28 Jan 16:07 AEDT SailGP: Black Foils on the mend SailGP: Black Foils on the mend Black Foils will be back on the start line for their home event in Auckland in a fortnight SailGP's expert boatbuilding team is confident the Black Foils will be back on the start line for their home event in Auckland next month, despite their F50 undergoing what has been described as the league's most substantial ever in-season repair. by Will Carson - SailGP Media Posted 28 Jan 13:20 AEDT Vaikobi V-DRY-X Vaikobi V-DRY-X Ultimate Comfort for Coastal Yachting Need waterproof protection, comfort and mobility while you're sailing? You'll love what our V-DRY-X coastal jacket, smock, salopette and shorts have to offer. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 28 Jan 08:30 AEDT 59th Annual Governor's Cup preview 59th Annual Governor's Cup preview No clear favorites for first time in 5 years - time to apply Balboa Yacht Club has posted the Notice of Race as well as all the information necessary for requesting an invitation ("RFI") for the 59th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship, July 27-August 1, 2026. by Emily O'Connell Posted 28 Jan 07:47 AEDT Warren Jones International Match Race Day 1 Warren Jones International Match Race Day 1 Local Skipper Torre leads Marcello Torre and his crew, representing the host club, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, head the leaderboard at the end of the first day of the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta. by John Roberson Posted 28 Jan 04:27 AEDT A Splash of Colour at boot Düsseldorf 2026 A Splash of Colour at boot Düsseldorf 2026 I was very much looking for things which brighten up a cold and wet January At boot this year I was very much looking for things which brighten up a cold and wet January. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 Jan 03:22 AEDT Circumnavigation and transatlantic records fall Circumnavigation and transatlantic records fall New Jules Verne Trophy and Transatlantic Race records established January's cold may be icing-up sailing aspirations in much of North America right now, but the international sailing news cycle has been lit-up of late with tales of adventure, record-breaking circumnavigations, and proud racing efforts on the high seas. by David Schmidt Posted 28 Jan 03:00 AEDT 2028 J/70 Worlds to be held in Porto Cervo 2028 J/70 Worlds to be held in Porto Cervo Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda On behalf of the J/70 International Class, I am delighted to confirm that the 2028 J/70 Open World Championship will be hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo. by J/70 International Class Posted 28 Jan 02:13 AEDT New formats at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca New formats at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca With Olympians on the road to Los Angeles 2028 As the first event of the season for the ten Olympic sailing disciplines, the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels will test several changes proposed by World Sailing designed to deliver closer and more exciting finals at Los Angeles 2028. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 28 Jan 01:34 AEDT Entry open for 6th AEGEAN 600 Entry open for 6th AEGEAN 600 This race keeps attracting both new and returning entries from all over the world Organizers at the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) are pleased to announce that the entry process is now open for the sixth edition of the annual AEGEAN 600, held from 5 - 11 July 2026 at Olympic Marine in Lavrion, Greece. by Aegean Regatta Posted 28 Jan 01:12 AEDT X-Yachts Unveils the Enhanced X4.6 MkII X-Yachts Unveils the Enhanced X4.6 MkII A series of design enhancements that blend performance, comfort, and craftsmanship X-Yachts proudly announces the updated X4.6 MkII, a model refined with an uncompromising focus on elevating the sailing experience. The latest evolution introduces a series of design enhancements that blend performance, comfort, and craftsmanship. by X-Yachts Posted 27 Jan 23:00 AEDT SailGP confirms long-term commitment with Valencia SailGP confirms long-term commitment with Valencia Three-year host venue deal for the Spain Sail Grand Prix SailGP - the most exciting racing on water - will host events in Valencia, Spain for the first time after putting pen to paper on a three-year host venue deal. The inaugural Spain Sail Grand Prix | Valencia will take place from September 5-6, 2026. by SailGP Posted 27 Jan 20:14 AEDT The other way The other way Is it the wrong way? Some even think it might be the right way! Hobart to Sydney. The delivery home. Is it the wrong way? Some even think it might be the right way! Hobart to Sydney. Yes. The delivery home. It has always struck me that it does not get anywhere near the attention of the way down, but back up needs just as much care and consideration. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 27 Jan 18:00 AEDT 18ft Skiffs: Queen of the Waves 18ft Skiffs: Queen of the Waves An annual tradition in Australian 18 footers sailing When the fleet lines up next Sunday on Sydney Harbour for the annual Queen of the Waves race, it will continue the time-honoured race which was originally conducted in 1938. by Frank Quealey Posted 27 Jan 16:10 AEDT The Famous Project CIC complete non-stop lap The Famous Project CIC complete non-stop lap Circumnavigation on board the IDEC Sport trimaran finished When the crew of The Famous Project CIC crossed the starting line of the Jules Verne Trophy near Ushant on 28 November, they were acutely aware of the monumental record set in 2017 by the IDEC Sport maxi trimaran: 40 days and 23 hours. by SeaClear Communications Posted 27 Jan 02:14 AEDT Festival of Sails 2026 concludes Festival of Sails 2026 concludes With the Victory Bash Presentation Party at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club Festival of Sails 2026 has drawn to a close following the Victory Bash Presentation Party at the Royal Geelong YC, where champions were celebrated, trophies awarded, and the sailing community came together to mark the end of an outstanding edition. by Nic Douglass Posted 26 Jan 21:14 AEDT Flying Dutchman Australian Championship Day 2 Flying Dutchman Australian Championship Day 2 A mixed bag of results for sailors on Lake King at Metung It was a mixed bag of results for sailors on day two of the Flying Dutchman 2026 Australian Championship regatta, held in windy conditions on Lake King, at Metung, in Victoria, Australia. by Jeanette Severs Posted 26 Jan 14:01 AEDT The Famous Project CIC expected Monday The Famous Project CIC expected Monday Arrival at the finish line between 1pm and 4pm The Famous Project CIC's voyage around the world is expected conclude tomorrow, Monday, between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. local French time, when the Maxi Trimaran IDEC SPORT crosses the finish line in Ushant. by The Famous Project CIC Posted 26 Jan 06:22 AEDT RORC Transatlantic Race: Fleet update RORC Transatlantic Race: Fleet update The shape of the IRC fleet results are now almost decided As the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race enters its final phase, the shape of the IRC fleet results are now almost decided with a diverse fleet of monohulls completing the crossing and others closing in on the finish in Antigua. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 26 Jan 01:22 AEDT President's Trophy Season Pointscore Race 16 President's Trophy Season Pointscore Race 16 Australian 18ft skiff champion Balmain continued their winning form The newly-crowned Australian 18ft skiff champion Balmain team of Henry Larkings, Tom Grimes and Lachlan Pryor continued the winning form from last weekend when they produced an awesome performance in a 10-14-knot North East breeze. by Frank Quealey Posted 25 Jan 20:46 AEDT Breeze builds as Festival of Sails hits stride Breeze builds as Festival of Sails hits stride Racing filling Corio Bay with action and colour Festival of Sails continued on Sunday 25 January with racing filling Corio Bay with action and colour. Several divisions completed their series' today, with tight results reflecting the staunch competition on the water. by Nic Douglass Posted 25 Jan 20:08 AEDT Sodebo Ultim 3 smashes Jules Verne Trophy Record Sodebo Ultim 3 smashes Jules Verne Trophy Record New reference time of 40 days, 10 hours, and 45 minutes and 50 seconds By crossing the finish line between Ushant and Lizard Point after 40 days, 10 hours, and 45 minutes and 50 seconds at sea, Sodebo Ultim 3 became the fastest boat to sail around the world. by Sodebo Ultim 3 Posted 25 Jan 19:26 AEDT Flying Dutchman Australian Championship Day 1 Flying Dutchman Australian Championship Day 1 Four-time world champions amongst the leaders at Metung Yacht Club Peter Bevis and Ian McCrossin, four-time world champions in the Flying Dutchman class, are among the leaders on the series board after day one racing in the 2026 Australian championship. by Jeanette Severs Posted 25 Jan 17:00 AEDT ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 overall ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 overall Italy dominates with gold in all three events Italy's sailors delivered a stellar performance at the 2026 ILCA Under-21 World Championships, claiming gold in all three categories: ILCA 6, ILCA 7, and Under-19. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 25 Jan 16:11 AEDT FPT Boot Düsseldorf 2026 Day 2 FPT Boot Düsseldorf 2026 Day 2 Air Funnel Burner dreams come true Day 2 at Boot Düsseldorf kicked off with a bright and early training session at 08:00, and the energy inside Hall 17 was already at a high before the first competitive runs of the 2026 season. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 25 Jan 06:11 AEDT Wheels in motion for 2026 Melges 24 Worlds Wheels in motion for 2026 Melges 24 Worlds Where world-class racing meets one of North America's most celebrated sailing venues Online registration is now officially open for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, set for September 19-26, 2026, as the global Melges 24 fleet prepares to converge on Harbor Springs, Michigan. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 25 Jan 01:29 AEDT The Famous Project CIC faces final hurdle The Famous Project CIC faces final hurdle The eight women in The Famous Project CIC team are on day 56 of their race The eight women in The Famous Project CIC team are on day 56 of their race and are nearing the conclusion of a non-stop round-the-world sailing voyage, navigating a series of gear failures and setbacks, including the loss of the use of their mainsail. by The Famous Project CIC Posted 25 Jan 01:27 AEDT Festival of Sails 2026 underway Festival of Sails 2026 underway With the Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong Passage Race The Festival of Sails is under way with spectacular scale and tradition, drawing more than 260 boats to Victoria's waters for one of Australia's premier sailing events. by Nic Douglass Posted 24 Jan 22:02 AEDT Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit: Eagle flies to win Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit: Eagle flies to win The regatta was marked by a wide range of conditions that tested the fleet The Nautilus Braids Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit #2 concluded at the Tasman Bay Cruising Club, delivering a weekend of intense, high-stakes Elliott5.9 one-design racing. by Gareth Howard - Elliott 5.9 Association Posted 24 Jan 18:45 AEDT 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Overall 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Overall Mal Higgins and Jesse Mitton take out Australian 5o5 title in style Two races where scheduled on the final day with typical boisterous conditions similar to the day before with average Southerly's blowing between 17 - 20 knots with a steep sea state. by Jonny Fullerton of Regatta Services Posted 24 Jan 18:39 AEDT FPT Boot Düsseldorf 2026 Day 1 FPT Boot Düsseldorf 2026 Day 1 Starting off '26 by turning up the pool part The 2026 Freestyle Pro Tour season is officially under way, as we kick the Tow-In World Series off at the Boot Düsseldorf! by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 24 Jan 17:55 AEDT ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 5 ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 5 Strong west-north-westerly winds and demanding conditions shook up the racing Strong west-north-westerly winds and demanding conditions shook up the penultimate day of racing at the 2026 ILCA Under-21 Worlds, leaving everything wide open in ILCA 7, where Spain's Karol Krupski and Slovenia's Luka Zabukovec remain tied at the top. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 24 Jan 17:07 AEDT Crunch time for SailGP and the Cup Crunch time for SailGP and the Cup Outside the Cup teams and Italian politicians, interest in the America's Cup appears to be fading Outside the Cup teams and Italian politicians, interest in the America's Cup appears to be fading fast, and SailGP is foiling into the vacated media space. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 23 Jan 22:33 AEDT Jules Verne Trophy: Sodebo enters Storm Ingrid Jules Verne Trophy: Sodebo enters Storm Ingrid The Famous Project CIC mainsail rips in half Thomas Coville and his time on Sodebo Ultim 3 have just 1,100 nautical miles to go to finish their Jules Verne Trophy record attempt, but Storm Imogen is standing in their way, with 55 knot winds and waves up to 38 feet high. by Mark Jardine / Team Sodebo Posted 23 Jan 21:42 AEDT IDEC SPORT permanently deprived of its mainsail IDEC SPORT permanently deprived of its mainsail The Famous Project CIC sailing under their wing mast and headsails They will now have to do without what remained of this sail and sail exclusively under their wing mast (30m2) and their headsails. So it was under sail that they performed a series of gybes during the night to round the island of Ponta Delgada. by Agence TB Press Posted 23 Jan 20:42 AEDT ALMA Class Globe 580 – Breaking all the Rules? ALMA Class Globe 580 – Breaking all the Rules? Circumnavigating the globe is the unattainable dream for most sailors Circumnavigating the globe is the unattainable dream for most sailors, while solo racing around the world is considered extreme at best and too expensive for most? That assumption has now been turned upside down. by ALMA Clas Globe 5.80 Posted 23 Jan 18:41 AEDT Incredible GLOBE40 Leg 4 Finish Incredible GLOBE40 Leg 4 Finish Seconds split Belgium Ocean Racing - Curium and Credit Mutuel After nearly 7,000 miles of ocean racing, Belgium Ocean Racing - Curium and Credit Mutuel finish the stage in the incredible situation with a gap that is counted in seconds. by Sirius Events Posted 23 Jan 17:12 AEDT America's Cup: Match dates announced America's Cup: Match dates announced The 38th America's Cup Match will begin on July 10, 2027 from Naples. The 38th America's Cup Match will begin on July 10, 2027 from Naples, and is expected to conclude by the following weekend. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 23 Jan 12:27 AEDT Sodebo Ultim 3 set for Storm Ingrid Sodebo Ultim 3 set for Storm Ingrid The final massive hurdle in their Jules Verne Trophy record attempt Nearly 1,500 nautical miles (2,778 km) remain to the finish line of the Jules Verne Trophy between Ushant and Lizard Point. However, the team know that these final hours will be extremely challenging. by Sodebo Ultim 3 Posted 23 Jan 07:50 AEDT ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 4 ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 4 Margins at the top of both fleets continue to shrink With the final series now fully underway in Lanzarote, margins at the top of both fleets continue to shrink. A demanding fourth day of racing delivered shifting conditions, decisive moments and further changes in the standings. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 23 Jan 07:37 AEDT The Famous Project CIC update The Famous Project CIC update Impossible seas, strong winds from the wrong direction, a damaged boat... There is much thinking, pondering, and mentalizing aboard the Maxi trimaran IDEC SPORT from The Famous Project CIC. by Agence TB Press Posted 23 Jan 01:41 AEDT 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Days 3 & 4 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Days 3 & 4 The fleet woke to a scorching day with land temperatures reaching 40c After four races over the first two days, the OK Dinghy fleet took a rostered day off to go to take the customary photo selfies with the quokkas on Rottnest Island. by Jonny Fullerton of Regatta Services Posted 23 Jan 00:58 AEDT