18ft Skiff Club Championship Finale this Sunday 18ft Skiff Club Championship Finale this Sunday Last race before the 2026 Giltinan Championship When the Australian 18 Footers League fleet lines up on Sunday for the final race of the Club Championship, it will be the last opportunity for each team to test their form against rivals in race conditions for the Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 20 Feb 06:48 UTC Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane overall Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane overall Alessandro Marega becomes first Italian to win Finn Gold Cup Alessandro Marega has won the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup after an incredible week of world class sailing at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 Feb 05:47 UTC RORC Nelson's Cup overall RORC Nelson's Cup overall Come-from-behind IMA maxi victory for Leopard 3 Antigua saved the best for last with trade winds edging into the high teens for the third and final day of racing for the IMA Maxi class at the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Nelson's Cup held off Antigua's English Harbour. by International Maxi Association Posted 20 Feb 02:55 UTC The Mini 6.50 fleet joins 'La Larga' The Mini 6.50 fleet joins 'La Larga' At the 22nd edition of Sandberg PalmaVela The 22nd edition of Sandberg PalmaVela strengthens its sporting profile with the inclusion of the Mini 6.50 fleet in "La Larga", the iconic offshore race organised by the Real Club Náutico de Palma. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 19 Feb 15:24 UTC Rafa Trujillo inducted to Finn Class Hall of Fame Rafa Trujillo inducted to Finn Class Hall of Fame During the closing ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup Rafa Trujillo has been inducted into the Finn Class Hall of Fame during the closing ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Feb 13:37 UTC ORC Worlds entries reach 118 boats ORC Worlds entries reach 118 boats With 25 maxis confirmed for Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 Entries for the ORC World Championship, the flagship event of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026, will officially close on 28 February. To date, 118 boats are entered, confirming the event as one of the most important and best-attended fixtures. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 19 Feb 12:45 UTC GP14 season ahead of the Worlds GP14 season ahead of the Worlds What's on at Belfast Lough this season As anticipation builds toward the GP14 World Championships on Belfast Lough this August, the 2026 GP14 season gets off to a flying start with the RNIYC Spring Series. The series marks the first major event in a packed and exciting calendar. by Gerry Reid Posted 19 Feb 10:37 UTC 2026 Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 Preview 2026 Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 Preview Another Round, Please Biscayne Bay heats up again February 20-22 as Bacardi Winter Series Event No.2 brings the J/70 and Melges 24 fleets back for round two of the 2026 Miami campaign. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 19 Feb 00:52 UTC Vincentian Sailor Joshua Weinhardt Claims Bronze Vincentian Sailor Joshua Weinhardt Claims Bronze At Semaine Nautique Internationale de Schoelcher Joshua Weinhardt, one of St Vincent and the Grenadines' most promising young sailors, has added another international podium finish to his growing résumé after securing ILCA 4 class bronze at the 34th Semaine Nautique Internationale de Schoelcher. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 19 Feb 00:48 UTC RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2: Deep Blue double RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2: Deep Blue double Less boisterous in Antigua with the sun out and generally flat water After day one's maelstrom, the second day of racing for the IMA Maxi class at the RORC Nelson's Cup in Antigua was less boisterous, with the sun out, generally flat water and a moderate breeze that topped out at 15 knots. by International Maxi Association Posted 19 Feb 00:43 UTC 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2 Battles and razor-thin margins For the second day of racing at the 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Series, the easterly breeze was a steady 16 knots, marginally stronger than the first day, but in comparison to a rainy opener, the glorious Caribbean sunshine lasted throughout. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Feb 00:18 UTC SailGP: "Limit drastically escalated situation" SailGP: "Limit drastically escalated situation" Peter Burling says a foil system limit "drastically escalated the situation" just before collision Black Foils skipper Peter Burling says a foil system limit on their port foil, "drastically escalated the situation" ahead of the high speed collision with DS Automobiles, in Race 3 of ITM NZ SailGP in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 19 Feb 00:09 UTC When It Matters, Trust Zhik When It Matters, Trust Zhik The 2026 Collection has Landed Built through athlete collaboration, relentless testing and responsible design, the 2026 Collection sets a new benchmark across the water. 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When it matters, performance is not negotiable. by Zhik Posted 18 Feb 23:30 UTC SailGP: Kiwis and French to miss Sydney SailGP: Kiwis and French to miss Sydney New Zealand and France will not compete at next weekend's KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix New Zealand and France will not compete at next weekend's KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, following the high-speed collision between the two F50s in Auckland. by SailGP.com Posted 18 Feb 23:18 UTC Globe40 Leg 5 Start Globe40 Leg 5 Start The Horn Totem and the steep climb back to Brazil Today at 2:20 PM local time (5:20 PM UTC), the competitors in the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 set off from Valparaiso Bay in 25 knots of wind and bright sunshine for the 5th leg of the race. by Sirius Events Posted 18 Feb 20:46 UTC RORC Caribbean 600 - From titans to trailblazers RORC Caribbean 600 - From titans to trailblazers Nearly 500 sailors from 40 different countries around the world will be competing Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 promises another compelling chapter of magnificent offshore racing in the Caribbean. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 18 Feb 19:39 UTC Para Sailors discover AC40 Simulator Para Sailors discover AC40 Simulator Para athletes had the opportunity to experience what it's like to sail the AC40 in a simulator Last weekend, DutchSail welcomed the top of national para sailing to the DutchSail Teambase in Scheveningen for a unique test day with the AC40 simulator. by DutchSail Posted 18 Feb 19:06 UTC Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 2 Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 2 Four Decades of Sailing Carved in Ice With the wind refusing to cooperate on Lake Mälaren today, racing at the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships remained on hold. But a quiet racecourse doesn't mean a quiet community. by Marina Psychogyiou Posted 18 Feb 17:50 UTC Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 4 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 4 Conditions change and points tighten on penultimate day Anders Pedersen's lead at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup has been reduced to just one point with one day left to sail after two more races were completed on Wednesday. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Feb 15:00 UTC Manly Club Championship Update Manly Club Championship Update How times are changing... and fast Almost 100 years of Manly 16ft Skiff Club history is a race away from being turned on its head after Red Pumps Red tightened its grip on the 2025/26 club championship with back-to-back podium finishes at the weekend. by Adam Lucius Posted 18 Feb 13:23 UTC Tenzor J/70 Open Winter Series Leg 4 Preview Tenzor J/70 Open Winter Series Leg 4 Preview The battle goes on! The fourth Leg of Tenzor International Cup — J/70 Open Winter Series 2025/2026 is gearing up for another meeting with participants. The regatta will take place from February 19 to 22 on the waters of Aspat Bay in Bodrum. by Burak Zengin Posted 18 Feb 09:26 UTC SailGP: French and Kiwi F50 hulls joined SailGP: French and Kiwi F50 hulls joined The still usable pieces of the DS Automobiles and Black Foils F50s have been reassembled The still usable pieces of the DS Automobiles and Black Foils F50s have been reassembled at the Southern Spars facility in Avondale, West Auckland. - new images by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Feb 07:48 UTC Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 1 Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 1 Rumm Sets the Tone in Västerås The first day of racing in Västerås opened with light but steady winds — just enough for the fleets to stretch their legs and ease into championship mode. Conditions allowed the kite fleet to complete a full programme of six course races. by Marina Psychogyiou Posted 18 Feb 07:40 UTC SailGP: Black Foils update SailGP: Black Foils update Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, co-founders of the Black Foils update on the team's situation Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, co-founders of the Black Foils update on the team's situation following the collision incident, soon after the start on Saturday. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Feb 03:09 UTC 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 1 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 1 Squalls, sunshine and protest shape the opening salvo Day 1 of the RORC Nelson's Cup delivered two contrasting windward leeward contests off Fort Charlotte, Race 1 began under a heavy rain squall that destabilised the easterly breeze and reduced pressure, while Race 2 was sailed in classic Antiguan sunshine. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 18 Feb 00:55 UTC RORC Nelson's Cup Day 1: Two seasons in one day RORC Nelson's Cup Day 1: Two seasons in one day Five yachts are competing in the IMA Maxi class Antigua is renowned for its brisk trade winds and lively Atlantic swell, those taking part in today's first IMA Maxi races in the RORC Nelson's Cup instead found themselves soaked and bewildered as a squall passed through reducing visibility to zero. by International Maxi Association Posted 18 Feb 00:13 UTC America's Cup Rialto: Top TV Exec to head ACP America's Cup Rialto: Top TV Exec to head ACP Italian media are reporting that Marzio Perrelli has been appointed CEO of the ACP Italian media are reporting that Marzio Perrelli has been appointed CEO of the America's Cup Partnership (ACP). Opponents of the formation of the ACP, say on social media that papers supporting their claims will be lodged with the NYSC in early March. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 17 Feb 23:09 UTC NEW Vaikobi Wave Flex Boots NEW Vaikobi Wave Flex Boots For sailors, foilers, surfers and paddlers who demand maximum flex, feel and control on wet surfaces With a sleeker surf bootie look, and a more comfortable, form-fitting profile, Vaikobi's new Wave Flex Boot is designed for sailors, foilers, surfers and paddlers who demand maximum flex, feel and control on wet surfaces. by Vaikobi Posted 17 Feb 21:30 UTC Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 3 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 3 The sunshine state finally warms For the third day running, Norway's Anders Pedersen leads the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup. He now has five wins from six races and holds a six-point lead over the ever-consistent Alessandro Marega, from Italy. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 Feb 14:55 UTC SailGP: Facing the reality of being an F1 sport. SailGP: Facing the reality of being an F1 sport. Key decisions in the aftermath of two serious collisions at the first two events of Season 6 The SailGP League will face major challenges over the coming months in the aftermath of two serious collisions at the first two events of Season 6. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 17 Feb 14:08 UTC Ready for Takeoff: The New Gitana 18 Ready for Takeoff: The New Gitana 18 The next chapter in the evolution of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild storied offshore sailing program Gitana Team has unveiled the 104-foot (32-meter) Ultim Gitana 18 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, marking the next chapter in the evolution of their storied offshore sailing program. by North Sails Posted 17 Feb 12:00 UTC Save the date for the Yacht Racing Forum Save the date for the Yacht Racing Forum The annual gathering of the yacht racing industry will again be held in Amsterdam Members of the global sailing and yacht racing community are invited to save the dates of November 19-20, 2026 for the 16th edition of the Yacht Racing Forum. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 17 Feb 11:25 UTC 2026 29er Worlds Notice of Race published 2026 29er Worlds Notice of Race published The championship will bring some of the world's top young sailors to Kiel in July The Notice of Race for the 2026 29er World Championship, to be held in early July at the Olympic Sailing Centre in Schilksee, Kiel, is now published online, officially opening entries for the event. by 29er Class Posted 17 Feb 11:08 UTC Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds Open in Sweden Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds Open in Sweden 95 competitors from 12 nations will take to the frozen, snow covered surface of Lake Mälaren On Tuesday morning, 95 competitors from 12 nations will take to the frozen, snow covered surface of Lake Mälaren as the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships officially begin in Västerås. by Marina Psychogyiou Posted 17 Feb 09:23 UTC Oliver Heer launches Vendée Globe 2028 campaign Oliver Heer launches Vendée Globe 2028 campaign The launch represents a clear change in gear from Heer's first Vendée Globe programme Oliver Heer Ocean Racing announces the official launch of the team's second Vendée Globe campaign, starting a new chapter focused firmly on progression and a competitive performance in the 2028 Vendée Globe. by Oliver Heer Ocean Racing Posted 17 Feb 07:00 UTC Growing Pains Growing Pains The SailGP event in Auckland this weekend was extraordinary on many fronts The SailGP event in Auckland this weekend was extraordinary on many fronts. Thirteen F50 foiling catamarans on the startline, wild conditions with unpredictable gusts, and possibly the worst crash we've seen on the circuit since its inception. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Feb 18:00 UTC Portimão confirmed to host Inclusion Championship Portimão confirmed to host Inclusion Championship The championships hope to welcome over 250 competitors from more than 40 nations World Sailing is pleased to confirm that Portimão will host the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 16 Feb 17:31 UTC Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series update Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series update Ideal conditions for the RS Aeros and Melges 15s After missing the previous weekend due to a lack of wind, the Dinghy Frostbite Spring Series sailors returned to the water at Howth Yacht Club on Sunday with a building forecast and a narrow window to get racing completed. by Conor Murphy Posted 16 Feb 17:27 UTC Howth Brass Monkeys Spring Series day 4 Howth Brass Monkeys Spring Series day 4 Arcturus suffered a broken boom but there were no injuries Day 4 of the Brass Monkey Spring Series, sponsored by Tadg Riordan Motors, got under way under typical winter uncertainty, with early morning rain prompting the North Star crew to don their wet weather gear once again. by Derek Bothwell Posted 16 Feb 17:18 UTC Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 2 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 2 When the going gets tough, the Finns get going Norway's Anders Pedersen extended his lead at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup with two more race wins in somewhat hairy conditions on the second day of the event. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Feb 13:38 UTC