A+T Quantum 530 launched A+T Quantum 530 launched The next-generation of wind instrument has landed The next-generation of wind instrument has landed, with A+T Instruments launch of the Quantum 530. Readings are no longer limited by what's happening at the top of the mast, thanks to the field of physics that Albert Einstein referred to as 'spooky'. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Apr 17:00 AEDT Introducing Autonomous IOM Racing Introducing Autonomous IOM Racing A Bold New Era for Radio Sailing For years, radio sailing has balanced the perfect blend of human skill, tactical awareness, and the occasional muttered apology after a port-starboard incident. But today, I'm delighted to share a groundbreaking development that will redefine our sport. by Nigel Barrow Posted 1 Apr 16:00 AEDT America's Cup: Late Challenges confirmed America's Cup: Late Challenges confirmed America's Cup Partnership have confirmed to Sail-World that additional Challenges have been received Following the close of Late Challenges on March 31, the America's Cup Partnership have confirmed to Sail-World that additional Challenges have been received. However one team has confirmed they are not challenging. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 1 Apr 07:17 AEDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 Sofía at full strength After a second consecutive day of shifty, difficult offshore winds many of the 1100 athletes, and for certain the on-the-water race officers running the races, would welcome a return to the Bay of Palma's reliable, more regular sea breeze regime. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 1 Apr 05:24 AEDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 2 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 2 New leaders in Palma as qualifying series ends Matisse Pacaud and Lucie de Gennes (FRA) won two races in yellow fleet and moved into the overall lead. Newly crowned European champions Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris (GBR) dominated their fleet (blue), winning both races and moving up to 9th place. by International 470 Class Association Posted 1 Apr 03:34 AEDT Race Management, Reimagined: Course Design Race Management, Reimagined: Course Design Set a square, fair course in changing conditions with MarkSetBot One of the biggest challenges in race management is setting a square, fair course in changing conditions — and getting the length right so races finish on schedule. by MarkSetBot Posted 1 Apr 02:00 AEDT Aurélien Pierroz added to Congressional Cup Roster Aurélien Pierroz added to Congressional Cup Roster Stepping in for nine-time Match Racing World Champion Ian Williams French skipper Aurélien Pierroz has been added to the 2026 Congressional Cup roster, stepping in for nine-time Match Racing World Champion Ian Williams. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 1 Apr 01:23 AEDT Inclusive Development Programme in the Caribbean Inclusive Development Programme in the Caribbean This landmark initiative represents a major step forward for Para Inclusive Sailing in the Caribbean World Sailing is set to deliver its first Para Inclusive Development Programme (IDP) in the Caribbean, with Antigua and Barbuda confirmed as the host for June 2026. by World Sailing Posted 1 Apr 01:04 AEDT Excess Asia Pacific news – Monthly update Excess Asia Pacific news – Monthly update The teaser of 3000 Miles, follows two families preparing to sail across the Atlantic 3000 Miles follows two families preparing to sail across the Atlantic. Long before leaving the dock, the journey is already underway. by Excess Asia Pacific Posted 31 Mar 20:00 AEDT America's Cup Recon Diary: Mar 30 - Top end day America's Cup Recon Diary: Mar 30 - Top end day With daylight saving due to end this Sunday in New Zealand, Emirates Team NZ put in another long day With daylight saving due to end this Sunday in New Zealand, Emirates Team NZ put in another long day - getting the most from the long summer days. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 31 Mar 19:27 AEDT The new J/36 has landed in Australia! The new J/36 has landed in Australia! Ensign Yachts are proud to deliver the first in Australia to its lucky new owner in Melbourne Ensign Yachts are proud to deliver the first J/36 in Australia to its lucky new owner in Melbourne. She is currently undergoing her sea trials which are showing the performance capabilities of this impressive yacht. by Ensign Yachts Posted 31 Mar 16:53 AEDT Vaikobi - THE choice of champions and pundits Vaikobi - THE choice of champions and pundits No puppies were harmed in the creation of this show. Watch the show now to see what we mean... If you're not smiling and laughing when you spend time with Pat Langley, then you're simply not there. You're elsewhere... by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 31 Mar 09:23 AEDT Stay cozy in a Vaikobi Base Layer Top! Stay cozy in a Vaikobi Base Layer Top! Time for a cool change? Time to throw on a buttery soft VCOLD Base Layer Top - designed to perform in cool to cold conditions, by regulating your core temperature and wicking away moisture - all in a lightweight flexible top. by Vaikobi Posted 31 Mar 07:15 AEDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 1 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 1 Shifting winds shake up skiff and foiling fleets on the first day in Palma The opening day of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca delivered classic Bay of Palma unpredictability, with big shifts and unstable pressure testing the world's best across the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 31 Mar 06:54 AEDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 1 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 1 Sunny Bay of Palma tests Olympic racers as Sofia regatta gets under way Big, unexpected shifts in wind direction may have challenged the huge fleet which opened the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS hotels Olympic regatta today. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 31 Mar 05:07 AEDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 1 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 1 Tight battle at the top in the Bay of Palma After the first day of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona are leading the regatta. Tied for first place are Portugal's Diogo Costa and Carolina João, while in third place are the Italians, Elena Berta and Giulio Calabrò (ITA). by International 470 Class Association Posted 31 Mar 04:52 AEDT Setting Sail at the Sofia Season Opener Setting Sail at the Sofia Season Opener So much sailing to celebrate at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca There's so much about the Bay of Palma that works for sailing, and has turned it into one of the main Mediterranean destinations for both regattas and training. by Mark Jardine Posted 31 Mar 04:00 AEDT Step Onboard and Explore Denmark on an X! Step Onboard and Explore Denmark on an X! X-Yachts Charter from Haderslev delivers an unforgettable way to explore the coastline If you're dreaming of the perfect Danish summer adventure, our X-Yachts Charter from Haderslev delivers an unforgettable way to explore the coastline. by X-Yachts Posted 31 Mar 00:30 AEDT Newcastle Harbour Swim leads the way Newcastle Harbour Swim leads the way Innovation meets tradition with MarkSetBot buoys On Australia Day, the Newcastle Harbour Swim, hosted by Stockton Surf Life Saving Club, became the first ocean swim in Australia to use GPS-controlled MarkSetBot Buoys, the same technology seen at the America's Cup and SailGP. by Suzie Ryan Posted 30 Mar 19:50 AEDT HSS Classic Yacht Symposium 2026 HSS Classic Yacht Symposium 2026 Paul Cayard, Peter Shipway and compelling speakers draw full house The sold out HSS Classic Yacht Symposium 2026 in Helsinki, brought together a global audience of classic sailing enthusiasts, designers, historians, and maritime professionals from over 20 nations for a day of high-level discussion and shared passion. by HSS Classic Yacht Symposium Posted 30 Mar 19:38 AEDT 2026 Macao Match Cup overall 2026 Macao Match Cup overall Denmark's Jeppe Borch and his Borch Racing win thrilling final Denmark's Jeppe Borch and his Borch Racing crew of Thor Malthe Andersen, Sebastian Wright Olsen and Matias Rossing claimed the 2026 Macao Match Cup on Sunday, edging Sweden's Oscar Engström 3-2 in a thrilling five-race final. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 30 Mar 16:20 AEDT Australian Sailing Team Set for Season Opener Australian Sailing Team Set for Season Opener The Trofeo Princesa Sofía is the first event of the 2026 Sailing Grand Slam The Australian Sailing Team (AST) will launch its international season this week at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Sailing Grand Slam in Palma, Spain, with 38 Australian entries spread across all 10 Olympic classes. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 30 Mar 16:03 AEDT Globe40 Leg 6 Start Globe40 Leg 6 Start Teams ready for a fight to the finish The entire fleet, comprising all 8 crews of the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40, set off today from Recife, Brazil, at 2:00 PM local time (5:00 PM UTC) for the 6th and final stage. by Sirius Events Posted 30 Mar 07:27 AEDT Olympic sailors predict a blustery battle in Palma Olympic sailors predict a blustery battle in Palma All 10 Olympic classes are here for the biggest event of the season There's snow on the mountains of Mallorca. With a forecast of strong but shifty northerly winds, it's set to be a bone-chilling challenge in the coming week of competition for the 1,100 Olympic sailors from 62 countries gathered in Palma. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 30 Mar 07:01 AEDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia crowns first champions 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia crowns first champions The standings for all non-Olympic classes were finalised at the end of the penultimate day The ORC, One Design and Hansa 303 classes ended their participation in the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels with a day to spare. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 30 Mar 05:33 AEDT America's Cup: A look inside Luna Rossa America's Cup: A look inside Luna Rossa Interviews with several members of the Italian team, including Max Sirena and Peter Burling. A look behind the scenes at the Luna Rossa base in Cagliari, and interviews with several members of the Italian team, including Max Sirena and Peter Burling. The three-time America's Cup winner reveals why he left ETNZ and why he joined Luna Rossa. by America's Cup Media Posted 29 Mar 22:49 AEDT Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Finals Day 3 Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Finals Day 3 Dramatic Finale crowns champions on Newcastle Harbour Excitement was rife in Newcastle Harbour today as competitors started their day completing a 12km Hill to Harbour and being first on the scene for a vessel fire, before the Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Final entered its closing stages. by Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club Posted 29 Mar 20:57 AEDT Gordon Ingate OAM turns 100 Gordon Ingate OAM turns 100 Australian Sailing proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone Australian Sailing proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone as Gordon Ingate OAM marks his 100th birthday, a life defined by resilience, innovation, and an enduring contribution to the sport of sailing. by Australian Sailing Team / Lisa Darmanin Posted 29 Mar 18:12 AEDT 2026 SB20 Australian Championship overall 2026 SB20 Australian Championship overall Export Roo, skippered by Michael Cooper with David Chapman and Harry West as crew, dominates Export Roo, skippered by Michael Cooper with David Chapman and Harry West as crew, dominated the regatta winning with a series score of 20 points after one discard. by Jane Austin, SB20Aus Posted 29 Mar 18:06 AEDT 2026 WASZP Games at Pensacola overall 2026 WASZP Games at Pensacola overall Gavin Ball and Pearl Lattanzi seal USA's first-ever Games double Hawaiian foilers Gavin Ball and Pearl Lattanzi have written themselves into WASZP history, delivering the USA's first-ever Games double - Ball claiming his maiden title as Lattanzi defended hers on home water. by WASZP Class Posted 29 Mar 15:32 AEDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 Gusts of 20 knots on the Bay of Palma produce great racing for the ORC and One Design classes The second day of the non-Olympic classes at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels saw the four ORC fleet classes in handicap racing take to the water for two races. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 29 Mar 07:04 AEDT 2026 Macao Match Cup Day 4 2026 Macao Match Cup Day 4 French upsets ignite penultimate day as Borch holds semi-final lead Drama and upsets took centre stage on the penultimate day of the 2026 Macao Match Cup as two French favorites were knocked out and Denmark's Jeppe Borch raced into a commanding semi-final lead. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 29 Mar 03:58 AEDT Mallorca's ambassador to over 60 countries Mallorca's ambassador to over 60 countries The Sofia has been promoting the Bay of Palma as an exceptional regatta venue The participation of sailors from 62 countries in the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels guarantees superb international exposure. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 29 Mar 03:34 AEDT 2026 SB20 Australian Championship day 2 2026 SB20 Australian Championship day 2 Young sailors shine in Hobart Export Roo has tightened their grip on the 2026 SB20 Australian Championship, but it is the young guns and female helms that have been the stars of Day Two taking it up to the front runners in the 2026 Storm Bay Apparel SB20 Australian Championship. by Jane Austin Posted 28 Mar 21:38 AEDT Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Finals Day 2 Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Finals Day 2 High-intensity opening day on Newcastle Harbour The Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Final commenced today on Newcastle Harbour, following yesterday's storm force wind warning that resulted in the postponement of racing. by Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club Posted 28 Mar 18:54 AEDT Race Around Australia 2028 Expressions of Interest Race Around Australia 2028 Expressions of Interest To be held forty years on from the 1988 Bicentennial race The Shorthanded Ocean Racing Association of Australia has opened Expressions of Interest for the Race Around Australia 2028, to be held forty years on from, and in the spirit of, the 1988 Bicentennial race. by Shorthanded Ocean Racing Association of Australia Posted 28 Mar 17:14 AEDT 2026 WASZP Games at Pensacola Day 4 2026 WASZP Games at Pensacola Day 4 Top of both fleets shuffled on the penultimate day Day 4 on Pensacola Bay was the biggest racing day of the regatta - and it reshuffled the top of both fleets just when it mattered most. by WASZP Class Posted 28 Mar 15:21 AEDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 1 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 1 The Cape 31, 6 Metre Open and Dragon fleets open their programme with two races The British team on Black Seal, owned by Richard Thompson (Cape 31); the Spanish boat Stella, skippered by Violeta Álvarez (6 Metres); and the British boat True Story, owned by Martin Payne (Dragon), lead the One Design classes. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 28 Mar 08:39 AEDT Meet the new MAV Lite 2.0 from Henri-Lloyd Meet the new MAV Lite 2.0 from Henri-Lloyd Crafted from recycled stretch fabric yet waterproof, windproof, and breathable MAV Lite 2.0 is a lightweight wind and waterproof shell built with 2.5-layer DRI PRO fabric, designed to keep you comfortable. Crafted from recycled stretch fabric with 20K waterproof protection, complete windproof defence and 20K breathability. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 28 Mar 04:30 AEDT Clipper Race sailors set for the big one Clipper Race sailors set for the big one Ocean racers gear up for relentless North Pacific Crossing This week, 200 adventurers have set sail from Tongyeong, Korea, with the next stop Seattle, USA, as they take on one of the most remote stretches of ocean on the planet: the North Pacific. by Clipper Race Posted 28 Mar 03:34 AEDT 2026 Macao Match Cup Day 3 2026 Macao Match Cup Day 3 Must-win races to reach the quarter-finals The third day of the 2026 Macao Match Cup delivered must-win races in the qualifying round-robin as teams fought changing, light winds for the remaining quarter-final places. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 28 Mar 03:28 AEDT America's Cup Recon Diary: Mar 27 - Breeze chase America's Cup Recon Diary: Mar 27 - Breeze chase The Kiwis docked out at noon for what was to be a breeze chase around the inner Hauraki Gulf. After two days of fresh onshore winds/gales, Friday dawned with blue skies, no real wind, and a leftover seastate, the Kiwis docked out at noon for what was to be a long chase around the Hauraki Gulf looking for wind. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 28 Mar 00:25 AEDT 2026 SB20 Australian Championship day 1 2026 SB20 Australian Championship day 1 Export Roo hops back to number one Export Roo skipper Michael Cooper may have had the odd gap year or two from SB20 sailing, but today's results prove he hasn't lost his touch with the former national champion leading the 2026 Storm Bay Apparel SB20 Australian Championship. by Jane Austin Posted 27 Mar 23:44 AEDT 2026 WASZP Games at Pensacola Day 3 2026 WASZP Games at Pensacola Day 3 Racing Turns Tactical as Pensacola Delivers a Brutal Reality Check Day 3 on Pensacola Bay flipped the script. The intensity remained, but now it came laced with pressure, shifting breeze, and unforgiving consequences. by WASZP Class Posted 27 Mar 16:19 AEDT Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Finals Day 1 Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Finals Day 1 Racing paused as conditions prioritise safety Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club has made the decision to cancel racing on Day 1 of the Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Finals 2026, with severe weather conditions impacting Newcastle Harbour. by Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club Posted 27 Mar 14:11 AEDT ZKGs are back! ZKGs are back! Meet the all-new ZKG Amphibious Shoe, a redeveloped Zhik bestseller Meet the all-new ZKG Amphibious Shoe, a redeveloped Zhik bestseller built to perform seamlessly from dock to deck and beyond. by Zhik Posted 27 Mar 08:15 AEDT America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees Glenn Ashby, the Bekens, Peter Isler, & Lowell North to be inducted in 2026 The Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame welcomes inductees Glenn Ashby, three generations of the Bekens for their over 100yr AC photographic collection, Peter Isler, and Lowell North as the Class of 2026. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 27 Mar 03:59 AEDT 2026 Macao Match Cup Day 2 2026 Macao Match Cup Day 2 Pierroz tops qualifying after day two Day Two of the 2026 Macao Match Cup delivered a steadier breeze of 6-8 knots as twelve international teams fought for points in the qualifying stage. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 27 Mar 03:25 AEDT