Full Power Racing at Semaine Olympique Française Full Power Racing at Semaine Olympique Française Breeze On, Battle Tightens in Hyères Day three in Hyères brought a proper shake-up as strong breeze and rain rolled through the bay, forcing an early postponement. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 22 Apr 18:34 UTC 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 3 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 3 Olympians rise as big easterlies wind up Hyères After the Champagne and sunshine of Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday brought the wind and tonic to the 57th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - TPM. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 22 Apr 18:06 UTC Svea and Rainbow set to race Svea and Rainbow set to race At the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Two J Class yachts, the Swedish flagged Svea and Rainbow which will debut in the colours of her new owner, will take centre stage at the 30th anniversary of the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille in late June. by J Class Association Posted 22 Apr 16:55 UTC 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Day 3 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Day 3 Spanish Duo Dominates as Conditions Reshape Gold Fleet What a day on the water at French Olympic Week in Hyères. Strong afternoon winds delivered high-intensity racing and significantly reshuffled the leaderboard. by International 470 Class Association Posted 22 Apr 16:11 UTC 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is go! 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is go! The only race around the world via Cape Horn steered by humans The Inaugural 2023 Ocean Globe Race (OGR) was a huge success celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world's first fully crewed 1973 Whitbread Race. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 22 Apr 16:03 UTC Hit the Road with RS Hit the Road with RS Discover #RoofRackReady Boats! For many people, getting into sailing isn't about learning the skills or finding the right club - it's about logistics. by RS Sailing Posted 22 Apr 11:00 UTC Grand Prix d'Italia Dragon Cup 2026 in Sanremo Grand Prix d'Italia Dragon Cup 2026 in Sanremo Blue Haze leads British Dragon success Seven British Dragons travelled to Sanremo, Italy, for the first IDA Grade 1 event of 2026, making an immediate impact on the international circuit with an outstanding set of results. by Emma York Posted 22 Apr 07:58 UTC 18 Footer Tradition 18 Footer Tradition Tradition has played an important part in 18ft skiff racing's history Tradition has played an important part in 18ft skiff racing's history, so it's fortunate for the Australian 18 Footers League to have had many competitors, over the past 91 years, who have come down to the park each week to race their boats. by Frank Quealey Posted 22 Apr 05:57 UTC Gold Fleet Decided at Semaine Olympique Française Gold Fleet Decided at Semaine Olympique Française Real Racing Begins Now in Hyères Day two at the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères marked the end of the preliminary series, setting the stage for the split into gold and silver fleets in the 49er and Nacra 17. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 21 Apr 18:19 UTC 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 2 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 2 Italians winning game of inches in Hyères before the pressure rises If Monday was Champagne sailing, Tuesday was a Mediterranean Millésimé - the vintage. If you created an exceptional blend capturing one side of sailing in Hyères - and you did not want to try and bottle the Mistral - it might look something like this. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 21 Apr 18:09 UTC Ferrari reveals the Hypersail livery Ferrari reveals the Hypersail livery 100-foot flying ocean monohull revealed at Milan Design Week On the occasion of Milan Design Week, Ferrari Hypersail reveals the livery of its 100-foot flying ocean monohull: innovation, aerodynamics and design research define a new frontier in ocean sailing. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 21 Apr 17:48 UTC French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week Racing action at French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week For many Americans, 2028 might feel like a far distant horizon right now, however for Olympic sailing hopefuls, the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be held in and around the city of Los Angeles, are rapidly hoving into view. by David Schmidt Posted 21 Apr 15:00 UTC Changshu Shanghu International Elite Regatta Changshu Shanghu International Elite Regatta 20 teams from 14 nations competed in Fareast 23 keelboats The 2026 Changshu Shanghu International Elite regatta was hosted on Shanghu lake, a 2 hour drive from Shanghai. 20 teams from 14 nations competed in Fareast 23 keelboats, with many world and national champions present within the fleet. by Tom Ahlheid Posted 21 Apr 14:42 UTC 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Day 2 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Day 2 Ferrari and Dubbini take the lead The second day of racing at French Olympic Week, the second event of the Sailing Grand Slam series, once again brought light wind conditions and closely fought battles on the water. by International 470 Class Association Posted 21 Apr 14:04 UTC New WASZP Speed Record set at 31.0 knots New WASZP Speed Record set at 31.0 knots Teenage British sailor Toby Smith sends it into the record books A blustery weekend in the UK has delivered a new milestone for the WASZP class, as British young gun Toby Smith pushed the limits to clock an incredible 31.0 knots, setting a new class speed record. by WASZP class Posted 21 Apr 13:46 UTC Your window of opportunity Your window of opportunity Production slots for Seawind catamarans are filling rapidly as we move into boat show season Time is of the essence; production slots for our "Your Window of Opportunity" campaign are filling rapidly as we move into boat show season, with a deadline of May 5th. by The Seawind Catamarans Team Posted 21 Apr 13:30 UTC America's Cup: Sardinia preview America's Cup: Sardinia preview The pathways created in AC37 have lit the runway for the emerging talent to shine Never before in the long history of the America's Cup has there been so much opportunity for the next generation of Women and Youth to come through to the pinnacle of the sport of sailing. by 38th America's Cup Media Posted 21 Apr 11:28 UTC Sophia dominates Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series Sophia dominates Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series As teams line up for Med season The International Maxi Association continues to support the burgeoning maxi multihull fleet with its series for 60+ft owner-driver catamarans and trimarans in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. by International Maxi Association Posted 21 Apr 10:42 UTC A+T launch the HFD5 - Brightest is always better A+T launch the HFD5 - Brightest is always better Drop-in upgrade which can directly replace the H5000 With the recent news that the B&G H5000 Graphic Display is being discontinued, there will be many sailors wondering what to do when theirs need replacing. A+T has the answer... by A+T Instruments Posted 21 Apr 09:00 UTC 59th Governor's Cup Invitees announced 59th Governor's Cup Invitees announced Four of top five ranked Under 23 Match Race Skippers in the world are invited After five years of dominance by Jeffrey Petersen (USA) and Cole Tapper (AUS), who each won twice, a new generation of youth match racing teams will take center stage in the 59th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship. by Emily O'Connell Posted 21 Apr 00:52 UTC 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 1 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 1 Chess on the water, philosophy in the kites, and Italian profits The 57th edition of La Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - TPM (France's Olympic sailing week) began on Monday in Champagne Côte d'Azur conditions as 705 competitors from 59 nations started six days of racing. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 20 Apr 19:38 UTC Tita & Banti Return in Style Tita & Banti Return in Style As Racing Kicks Off in Hyères Day one of racing at the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères — the second stop of the Sailing Grand Slam — delivered classic light-wind Mediterranean conditions and a wide-open fight across all three Olympic skiff and foiling classes. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 20 Apr 19:16 UTC Foiling Week 2026 - entries open Foiling Week 2026 - entries open A key meeting point for the international foiling community The event confirms its role as the leading platform for technical exchange and a key meeting point for the international foiling community. by We Are Foiling Posted 20 Apr 18:58 UTC JOG Season Hits Its Stride JOG Season Hits Its Stride With Spinlock Cherbourg Challenge and 78-Boat Weymouth Race The 2026 JOG season has quickly found its rhythm, with the Easter trip to Cherbourg followed by a strong turnout for the Cowes to Weymouth & Portland Race. by Cat Platts Posted 20 Apr 15:57 UTC 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Day 1 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Day 1 Racing Kicks Off in Style The opening day of French Olympic Week is complete, delivering light winds and three races that saw Italians Elena Berta and Giulio Calabrò take a commanding lead. The second stop of the Sailing Grand Slam is now officially under way. by International 470 Class Association Posted 20 Apr 15:47 UTC Introducing The Next Generation Of Moth Sails Introducing The Next Generation Of Moth Sails Helix™ Moth sails feature seamless 3Di construction that precisely aligns fiber pathways North Sails new Helix™ Moth sails feature seamless 3Di construction that precisely aligns fiber pathways with true load paths, and a fully molded luff and deck sweeper for America's Cup–inspired speed, control and stability. by North Sails Posted 20 Apr 15:00 UTC Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta overall Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta overall Perfect trade wind conditions for the classic regatta finale After four days of hard sailing, the crews set off with as much enthusiasm as on day one — though with a touch of sadness, knowing it was the final outing. And yes, I watched them depart from the Hot Spot Café (eggs Royale and espresso). by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 20 Apr 14:38 UTC Yacht Club de Cannes: a factory for champions! Yacht Club de Cannes: a factory for champions! An enviable number of European and World titles and podiums In recent years, in addition to the French championship titles - you name it all - the young members of the Yacht Club de Cannes have got their hands on an enviable number of European and World titles and podiums. by Jean François Cutugno Posted 20 Apr 07:15 UTC Two things Two things The first time something occurs it's happenstance. Next is circumstance. The third is enemy action. So, there's an axiom that states, the first time something occurs it's happenstance. The next is circumstance, and the third is enemy action. Now on paper, and under that ruling, that makes this here Ed the latter. Hhhmmmm. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 19 Apr 22:00 UTC Built to Perform in the Heat Built to Perform in the Heat The redesigned HybridGear™ Range is built for sailors pushing hard in warm conditions The redesigned HybridGear™ Range is built for sailors pushing hard in warm conditions, delivering lightweight protection, cooling comfort and unrestricted movement in a more refined high-performance system. by Zhik Posted 19 Apr 20:30 UTC Summer Cloud: More Soul Than Speed Summer Cloud: More Soul Than Speed The Carriacou sloop is racing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2026 Long before motor boats and aircraft began making the Caribbean accessible to tourists, sail was the region's great connector. Across the islands, working sloops carried people, produce, livestock, building materials, mail and just about anything else. by Louay Habib Posted 19 Apr 16:36 UTC All set at 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères All set at 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères 705 sailors from 59 nations in the starting blocks The world's best Olympic sailors are rigged and raring to go for the start of the 57th edition of the Semaine Olympique Française - France's Olympic Sailing Week. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 19 Apr 16:32 UTC 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Wrap Film 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Wrap Film Celebrating an Unforgettable Edition The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has released the official wrap film from its 46th edition, bringing viewers back to one of the most memorable regattas in recent history. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 19 Apr 13:12 UTC Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3 Lumpy and Bumpy but Lots of Fun Breakfast at Hot Spot Café in Nelson's Dockyard is becoming a habit — and with a view like this, it's hardly a hardship. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 19 Apr 13:11 UTC Three Kings Race: Three finish on Sunday Three Kings Race: Three finish on Sunday Higher Ground finished on Sunday morning, while Akonga and Carpe Diem finished mid afternoon. Clockwork (Steve Mair) took line honours in the 2026 Three Kings race. The Shaw 12 also snatched the race record. Higher Ground finished on Sunday morning, while Akonga and Carpe Diem finished mid-afternoon. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 19 Apr 11:13 UTC Nautor Swan at 60 Nautor Swan at 60 It all started with the commissioning of a 36 foot yacht in 1966 What started with the commissioning of a 36 foot yacht in 1966 has grown into the shipyard which has produced 2,350 yachts and counting, continuing to lead the way in style and performance on the water. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 19 Apr 11:00 UTC From Cancer Diagnosis to Solo Atlantic Crossing From Cancer Diagnosis to Solo Atlantic Crossing An ambitious goal after a diagnosis of stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma Luke Rossiter was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer and in February 2026 began an intense course of chemotherapy. He set himself an ambitious goal, to complete a solo Atlantic sailing crossing later this year, dependent on treatment progress. by Magnus Smith Posted 19 Apr 10:49 UTC 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans overall 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans overall An outstanding week at Los Alcázares, Mar Menor, Spain The 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy came to a close today in Los Alcázares, Mar Menor, Spain, following an outstanding week of racing defined by excellent organisation and consistently favourable sailing conditions. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 19 Apr 09:49 UTC Mah Jong, A Gamble Worth Taking Mah Jong, A Gamble Worth Taking Competing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2026 The 1957 Sparkman & Stephens 52ft yawl Mah Jong arrived in Nelson's Dockyard for 2026 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta looking immaculate. She is the sort of yacht that makes people stop and stare. by Louay Habib Posted 18 Apr 15:35 UTC America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 17 - Jib blow-up America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 17 - Jib blow-up There were several new features on the AC75, identified. Co-Helm Chris Draper was interviewed. Emirates Team New Zealand started their second block of testing today in a modest breeze and flat sea state on the Hauraki Gulf. There were several new features on the AC75, identified in this report. Co-Helm Chris Draper was interviewed post-session. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 18 Apr 10:58 UTC