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 27 Jan 08:00 PST 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 27 Jan 09:27 PST 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 27 Jan 08:22 PST 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 27 Jan 07:13 PST 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 27 Jan 06:34 PST Francesca Clapcich announces 2026 race calendar Francesca Clapcich announces 2026 race calendar Also Alberto Bona named as Co-Skipper Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing has announced its racing calendar for the 2026 season, marking a critical first full year in Francesca 'Frankie' Clapcich's IMOCA campaign as she starts her build-up towards taking on the 2028 Vendée Globe. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 27 Jan 06:33 PST 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 27 Jan 06:12 PST 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 04:00 PST 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 01:14 PST 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 26 Jan 23:00 PST Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja Preview Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja Preview More than 400 sailors from 28 countries set to start racing on Thursday The Real Club Náutico de Torrevieja today presented the regatta that will be held from Thursday 29th January to Sunday 1st February. by Pep Portas, RCN Torrevieja Posted 26 Jan 21:50 PST 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 26 Jan 21:10 PST Melges 24 North American Championship overall Melges 24 North American Championship overall Sunny skies, warm temperatures, and a steady 8-10 knots of breeze for the final day Sunny skies, warm temperatures, and a steady 8-10 knots of breeze (a little lighter than forecasted), the stage was set for an exciting final day, expertly delivered by PRO Carol Ewing and her race management team. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 26 Jan 08:57 PST 2026 US Sailing International Safety at Sea Course 2026 US Sailing International Safety at Sea Course Registration is open - reserve your spot today! This course is designed to prepare you for survival offshore in on-the-water emergencies. What you learn may save your life and the lives of others. by Midwest Women's Sailing Conference Posted 26 Jan 08:49 PST 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 26 Jan 07:14 PST 2026 Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 concludes 2026 Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 concludes Harry Melges IV claim Melges24 North Americans, Bruce Golison takes J70 opener Two new names are etched into the Bacardi winners circle: Harry Melges IV and Bruce Golison topped fleets totaling nearly 60 teams to earn their victories at Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1 on Biscayne Bay. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 26 Jan 05:29 PST 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 02:14 PST 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 25 Jan 11:22 PST 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 25 Jan 06:22 PST Melges 24 North American Championship day 2 Melges 24 North American Championship day 2 Points tight, tension higher: the Championship heads to decisive Sunday Day Two of racing at the 2025 Melges 24 North American Championship, held in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1, delivered exactly what the fleet anticipated from a championship "moving day". by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 25 Jan 02:27 PST 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 01:46 PST 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 01:08 PST 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 00:26 PST 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 24 Jan 21:11 PST 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 24 Jan 11:11 PST 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 24 Jan 06:29 PST 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 24 Jan 06:27 PST Melges 24 North American Championship day 1 Melges 24 North American Championship day 1 Pacific Yankee and Troublemaker finished the day at the top of the standings Opening day of the Melges 24 North American Championship, held in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1, delivered near-ideal conditions, setting a perfect tone for the start of the regatta. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 24 Jan 04:19 PST 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 03:02 PST 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 23 Jan 23:39 PST 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 23 Jan 22:55 PST 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 23 Jan 22:07 PST Second Annual Women's Regatta Camp Second Annual Women's Regatta Camp Still Time to Enter! The Second Annual Women's Regatta Camp will take place January 26-31, 2026, hosted by the St. Thomas Sailing Center (STSC) at the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC). by Carol Bareuther Posted 23 Jan 08:45 PST 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 NZ Posted 23 Jan 03:33 PST 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 02:42 PST 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 01:42 PST 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 22 Jan 23:41 PST Ready to rumble: Bacardi Winter Series kicks off Ready to rumble: Bacardi Winter Series kicks off Event doubles as Melges 24 North American Championship The road starts here. Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1 launches January 23-25 on Biscayne Bay, bringing the J/70 and Melges 24 fleets back to Miami for the opening act of the 2026 Bacardi racing season. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 22 Jan 22:19 PST 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 22 Jan 22:12 PST 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 NZ Posted 22 Jan 17:27 PST