US Sailors set for the Semaine Olympique Française US sailors are back on the water for Semaine Olympique Française, "French Olympic Week," just two weeks after the Trofeo Princesa Sofía in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. by US Sailing Posted 16 Apr 05:54 PDT 470 fleet heads to the next Grand Slam test The Sailing Grand Slam season continues as the 470 fleet now turns its focus from Palma de Mallorca to the French Riviera, where the Semaine Olympique Française – French Olympic Week 2026 will take place from 18 to 25 April in Hyères. by International 470 Class Association Posted 15 Apr 23:48 PDT World Sailing strengthens Classification Framework World Sailing last week convened a focused group of International Classifiers in London for a dedicated Para Classification Rules Workshop, marking a key step in the continued development of Para Inclusive Sailing. by World Sailing Posted 8 Apr 03:38 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Prize Giving The awards ceremony for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels brought the curtain down on a thrilling edition, which saw the debut of new competition formats ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 4 Apr 23:48 PDT US Sailors shine in Palma with two Silver Medals After six days of competition on the Bay of Palma at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid delivered a standout performance in the 49er class, securing the silver medal. by US Sailing Posted 4 Apr 17:54 PDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia overall The 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, held last week in Palma Bay, marked the opening event of this year's Sailing Grand Slam. Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona won the regatta. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 10:47 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall The sun shone and the sea breeze blew exactly as per the script for a blockbuster finale to Palma, Mallorca's giant 55 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels, the curtain raiser to the 2026 Olympic classes season. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 4 Apr 09:19 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall It was a big final day at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, with titles decided across all three Olympic fleets after a week of tight racing and a few late twists. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 4 Apr 08:35 PDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 The final day of the elimination series concluded in excellent conditions in the Bay of Palma. Despite a short delay in the morning, two races were completed smoothly, setting the stage for the Medal Series. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 00:17 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 5 American pair Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid lead the 49er fleet after a valuable recovery from an early start in second of the skiffs' three races today. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Apr 13:43 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 5 After a week of racing in challenging offshore winds Saturday's medal showdowns for the 10 Olympic class titles at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels look set to be blessed with perfect conditions. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 3 Apr 12:57 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 4 In the 49er Skiff class the lead has alternated between top duos from the USA and Australia who spent time training together within a big group working out of Torbay, north of Auckland. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 2 Apr 12:55 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 4 Day 4 of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels continued with the offshore, unpredictable winds which have continued to confound athletes as the showcase Olympic regatta heads into the penultimate day, Friday. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 2 Apr 11:19 PDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 4 The second day of the elimination series brought afternoon racing, with two races completed successfully. From light morning winds to a strong offshore breeze later on. by International 470 Class Association Posted 2 Apr 10:34 PDT 2027 World Sailing Championship dates confirmed World Sailing is pleased to confirm the dates for the 2027 World Sailing Championships, setting up what promises to be one of the most exciting years in the sport's history. by World Sailing Posted 2 Apr 01:00 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 3 Today marked a key turning point in the regatta, as the top 25 boats in each fleet secured their place in the Gold fleet, where the battle for the podium begins. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 1 Apr 12:42 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 3 'Heads out of the boat' is a well-worn cliché in competitive sailboat racing, and it was the phrase on everyone's lips after a mind-bending, chaotic day on the water. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 1 Apr 10:25 PDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 3 The first day of the elimination series featured three races completed in the 470 class. Strong winds created demanding conditions on the water, impacting the overall standings. Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona (ESP) moved into first place. by International 470 Class Association Posted 1 Apr 10:08 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 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 31 Mar 11:24 PDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 2 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 31 Mar 09:34 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 1 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 30 Mar 12:54 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 1 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 30 Mar 11:07 PDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 1 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 30 Mar 10:52 PDT Setting Sail at the Sofia Season Opener 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 30 Mar 10:00 PDT Olympic sailors predict a blustery battle in Palma 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 29 Mar 13:02 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia crowns first champions 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 29 Mar 11:33 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 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 28 Mar 13:04 PDT Mallorca's ambassador to over 60 countries 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 28 Mar 09:34 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 1 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 27 Mar 14:39 PDT Olympic Class Season Opener Set for Spain More than 40 US sailors will take to the water in Palma de Mallorca, including Olympians, time-tested pairings, and some new debuts from US teams and athletes for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofìa Regatta. by US Sailing Posted 25 Mar 13:56 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca launched Around 900 boats and more than 1,100 sailors from 62 countries will compete until 4 April on the Bay of Palma for the first round of the 2026 Sailing Grand Slam. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 25 Mar 13:21 PDT LA 2028: The Data Driving the Olympic Cycle The first Olympic class regatta of the new season, Trofeo Princess Sofia (27th Mar - 4th Apr), is a landmark in the sailing calendar. by Cyclops Marine Posted 20 Mar 03:30 PDT Olympic sailing elite set for French Olympic Week In exactly one month's time, the Bay of Hyères will once again become one of the global hubs of Olympic sailing. The French Olympic Week Hyères - TPM (SOF) will welcome the world's best sailors for the second stage of the Sailing Grand Slam. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 18 Mar 11:58 PDT World Sailing invites sailing community responses World Sailing is inviting responses from the global sailing community as part of its review of Olympic events for the post-LA28 Games programme. by World Sailing Posted 9 Feb 08:04 PST World Sailing's new Classification Sub-Committee The World Sailing Board has approved recommendations by the Para World Sailing Committee to appoint the first chair, vice-chair and members of the newly-formed Classification Sub-Committee. by World Sailing Posted 6 Feb 03:58 PST World Sailing Highly Commended at IOC Awards World Sailing has received a 'Highly Commended' recognition at the 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Climate Action Awards following its groundbreaking work to decarbonise on-water operations during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 4 Feb 06:33 PST World Sailing Championships 2027 Test Event NoR World Sailing has officially published the Notice of Race for the test event for the 2027 World Sailing Championships in Gdynia. by World Sailing Posted 19 Jan 10:02 PST World Sailing invites Double Handed Worlds bids World Sailing is inviting Member National Authorities (MNAs), yacht clubs, manufacturers and regions and cities to bid to host the 2027-2029 Offshore Double Handed World Championships. by World Sailing Posted 17 Jan 03:08 PST Mike Rutledge on the 2026 LOCR The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and the Brisbane 2032 Olympics might still be years over the horizon for most sailing fans, but for Olympic hopefuls, these are important times to be honing one's craft. by David Schmidt Posted 13 Jan 08:00 PST US Sailing Olympic Sailing Leadership Restructure US Sailing today announced an Olympic Sailing leadership transition that includes the conclusion of Marcus Lynch's tenure as High Performance Director and the appointment of Molly Vandemoer as Director of Olympic Sailing. by US Sailing Posted 5 Jan 12:32 PST World Sailing releases Marine Megafauna guidelines World Sailing, the global governing body of the sport of sailing, and the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) have announced the release of the landmark Marine Megafauna in Sailing guidelines. by World Sailing Posted 24 Dec 2025 02:39 PST World Sailing invites bids to host LA28 Qualifiers World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport, is delighted to announce the bidding processes for Continental Olympic Qualifiers for the LA28 Olympic Games and the Last Chance Regatta, the final opportunity to qualify for the Games. by World Sailing Posted 22 Dec 2025 02:18 PST World Sailing welcomes America's Cup Partnership World Sailing, the international governing body for the sport of sailing, welcomes and is fully supportive of today's announcement of the formation of the America's Cup Partnership (ACP). by World Sailing Posted 22 Dec 2025 01:34 PST Proposal for Para Sailing's Brisbane 2023 return World Sailing has formally submitted a comprehensive proposal to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), which seeks to secure Para Sailing's return to the Paralympic Games at Brisbane 2032. by World Sailing Posted 16 Dec 2025 05:06 PST Sailing Grand Slam publishes 2026 Notice of Race Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) announced the publication of the 2026 Notice of Race (NOR) for its full series of Olympic-class events, marking the first complete edition of the international circuit after a successful pilot season in 2025. by Sailing Grand Slam Posted 4 Dec 2025 22:05 PST Australian Sailing Team set for Sail Melbourne The Australian Sailing Team (AST) is set to hit home waters this week as Sail Melbourne gets under way from Royal Brighton Yacht Club, with Olympians, emerging talent and first-timers lining up across a strong multi-class fleet. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 26 Nov 2025 12:07 PST John Bertrand AO receives Barranjoey Pin John Bertrand AO has received his Barranjoey Pin at the Australian Sailing Team (AST) camp in Melbourne. The pin is a symbol of Australia's Olympic and Paralympic sailing legacy and was presented to Bertrand by two-time Olympic gold medallist Matt Wearn. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 24 Nov 2025 11:59 PST Matt Wearn Confirms LA2028 Campaign After 15 months away from his ILCA7 dinghy, double Olympic gold medallist Matt Wearn is back. Refreshed, refocused, and ready to make history, again. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 22 Oct 2025 21:43 PDT Australia's 1980 Olympic Sailing Team Reunites It took 45 years, but the athletes who formed Australia's 1980 Olympic sailing team have finally reunited, a gathering marked by reflection, reconciliation, and long-overdue recognition. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 30 Sep 2025 21:54 PDT Crossroads Moment for Olympic Sailing Perceived lack of attention span, confusing scoring systems, the need for TV to have an understandable format and grandstand' moment has led Olympic sailing to experiment with various formats over the past 20 years, and it is now looking to change again. by Mark Jardine Posted 29 Sep 2025 06:30 PDT