World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 overall World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 overall Golden double and dramatic final race showdown Poland's Piotr Cichocki claimed an impressive double gold, while Sweden's Fia Fjelddahl and Patric Rosenberg survived a thrilling final-race showdown, as the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships came to a close in Portimão, Portugal on Saturday. by World Sailing Posted 10 Oct 13:43 PDT Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 3 Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 3 Ora on song with foils whistling to its tune Lake Garda is a bucket-list venue for sailors and a mecca of the foiling world for a very good reason. When the Ora is on song it's nearly unbeatable and the Switch foils whistle to its tune. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Oct 13:22 PDT 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 4 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 4 Nolot and Pianosi set the pace into Sunday's Sardinian showdown Lauriane Nolot and Riccardo Pianosi are looking very hard to beat. After another strong day on the water in Quartu Sant'Elena for the leading women and men, both riders have earned the right to go straight through to Sunday afternoon's four-rider final. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 10 Oct 13:01 PDT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week overall 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week overall Platoon Aviation lift 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season title in Valencia Harm Müller Spreer and the crew of his German flagged Platoon Aviation lifted the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES championship by what ultimately proved to be a conclusive margin today on the America's Cup waters off Valencia, Spain. by 52 Super Series Posted 10 Oct 11:27 PDT Barton Marine at Annapolis Sailboat Show 2026 Barton Marine at Annapolis Sailboat Show 2026 Launching 100% accurate Windicator Barton Marine is proud to launch the popular range of New Zealand designed and manufactured Windicators to the US boating market at the Annapolis Sailboat Show 2026. by Barton Marine Posted 10 Oct 11:00 PDT New champions crowned at RS21 Canadian Nationals New champions crowned at RS21 Canadian Nationals Dramatic tie-break at Bedford Basin YC Close racing on home waters sees Bedford Basin Yacht Club's CAN 132 crowned RS21 Canadian National Champions, with the title decided on a tie-break. by RS Sailing Posted 10 Oct 09:25 PDT Youth dinghy kit built to an elite standard Youth dinghy kit built to an elite standard Built on the same technology and performance that's trusted by elite athletes Our youth dinghy range is built on the same technology and performance that's trusted by elite athletes, tailored for young sailors. It's an adaptable range for differing conditions and includes wetsuits for cold, moderate and hot weather. by Zhik Posted 10 Oct 09:00 PDT 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 3 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 3 Koska Closes Gap in Spicy Mistral Offshore Mistral returned to Quartu Sant'Elena for Day 3 of the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam, delivering a whole new set of tactical challenges. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 10 Oct 02:52 PDT World title showdown heads to Tiree Wave Classic World title showdown heads to Tiree Wave Classic Paré vs Köster: the epic world title battle continues as Scotland prepares for big winds The world's best wave sailors are descending on the legendary Scottish island of Tiree for the 2026 Tiree Wave Classic, with an epic forecast, a packed international field and two fiercely contested World Championship title races setting the stage. by World Windsurf Tour Posted 9 Oct 23:12 PDT Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 2 Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 2 Pelèr 3 - Ora 0 In a day of two halves for the 57 sailors from 16 nations racing on the second day of the Switch Global Championship on Lake Garda. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Oct 14:50 PDT 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Overall 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Overall Aspire wins after a challenging week Aspire (POL 17, Przemek Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Kilian Weise) has won the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece, after a week of challenging conditions. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Oct 14:46 PDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 5 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 5 The joy of the fight: Cichocki chases golden double in Portimão For Piotr Cichocki, the thrill of competition has never faded. After decades on the water, a life-changing medical condition and a career spanning offshore sailing and the Paralympic Games, the experienced sailor is still driven by the same feeling. by World Sailing Posted 9 Oct 12:26 PDT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 4 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 4 With one day to go Platoon Aviation have set themselves on a course for the 2026 title At the end of a long, three race day which was contested in mainly light winds Harm Müller-Spreer's German flagged Platoon Aviation have built themselves a 20 points lead overall in the chase for the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES championship title. by 52 Super Series Posted 9 Oct 12:24 PDT RORC Caribbean 600 Notice of Race RORC Caribbean 600 Notice of Race Antigua in February is not a difficult sell Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 18th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start in Antigua on Monday 22 February 2027. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 9 Oct 12:07 PDT Is Renewable Energy the answer for onboard power? Is Renewable Energy the answer for onboard power? Could renewable energy eliminate the onboard generator? You cruise into an anchorage and shut your engine down. The refrigerator, lights and onboard electronics continue running, powered by the batteries charged by your solar panels throughout the day. by Citimarine Store Posted 9 Oct 11:00 PDT An icon built for Ferrari Hypersail An icon built for Ferrari Hypersail A new take on the North Sails classic Sailor Jacket Reimagined for the North Sails For Ferrari Hypersail Replica Collection, this new take on our classic Sailor Jacket is the ultimate expression of our passion for the project. by North Sails Apparel Posted 9 Oct 06:30 PDT 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 2 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 2 Big shifts, tactical moves and rainbow chasing Offshore Mistral delivered a full on mind game (and some stunning rainbow views) on Day 2 of the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam, presenting a completely different challenge on the waters of Quartu Sant'Elena. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 9 Oct 03:56 PDT Annalise Murphy's return to sailing Annalise Murphy's return to sailing We talk to the Irish Olympic medallist at the Switch Global Championship 2026 57 sailors from 16 nations have gathered at Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy for the Switch one design foiling dinghy Global Championship. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Oct 23:23 PDT Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds overall Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds overall Glenn Darden's Baby Doll Wins Long-Awaited Title Five race wins, a hometown connection, and a championship secured with a race to spare at the Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 World Championship by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 8 Oct 20:43 PDT AC Recon: Oct 7 - Italians underwater mystery AC Recon: Oct 7 - Italians underwater mystery A diver was deployed and inspected the area around the lower rudder bearing A diver was deployed and inspected the area around the lower bearing while technicians opened the rudder stock fairing for another inspection. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 8 Oct 19:00 PDT Antigua Racing Cup 2027 - Put it on your programme Antigua Racing Cup 2027 - Put it on your programme Caribbean racing with an ocean edge Trade winds, ocean swell, technical courses and proper competition. The second edition of the performance-focused regatta aims to become a regular stop for serious Caribbean campaigns. by Antigua Racing Cup Posted 8 Oct 14:01 PDT 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 4 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 4 Artemis takes the lead going into the final day Artemis (NOR 57, Kristoffer Spone, Trond Solli Sæther, Anders Pedersen) dominated the fourth day at 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece to lead into the final day. by Robert Deaves Posted 8 Oct 12:57 PDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 4 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 4 'Mashing up' the glass ceiling Trinidad and Tobago's Shannon Madar and Jaidon Vincent are among the new faces at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships, making their debuts in the Vision Impairment fleet as racing reaches day four in Portimão. by World Sailing Posted 8 Oct 12:46 PDT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 3 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 3 No racing today so title is still wide open between Sled and Platoon With no racing possible today at the 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week due to winds which proved too light or too unsettled, German flagged Platoon Aviation now carry a 12 points lead into the penultimate day of the 2026 season. by 52 Super Series Posted 8 Oct 11:50 PDT Szczecin Match Race 2026 under starters orders Szczecin Match Race 2026 under starters orders 16 teams from 9 countries will line up on Lake Dabie, Poland This coming weekend, the Szczecin Match Race 2026 will take place on Lake Dabie in Szczecin - Stage 15 of the 2026 World Match Racing Tour championship, the world's longest running professional sailing series. by WMRT Posted 8 Oct 11:26 PDT Caribbean Sailing sets course for growth Caribbean Sailing sets course for growth CSA has renewed its leadership for another year Unanimous board vote backs continuity as regional organisers focus on participation, youth development and stronger regatta collaboration by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 8 Oct 08:51 PDT AC Recon: Jib issues add intrigue - Day 23 AC Recon: Jib issues add intrigue - Day 23 Today the emphasis seemed to be on crew-work with a view to sharpening up pre-starts. Today the emphasis seemed to be on crew work, with maybe some new tacking techniques being trialled, as discussed in the Recon Team report below. The team lost 40 minutes due to jib sheet adjustment issues. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 8 Oct 05:00 PDT The Jib, the original deck jacket The Jib, the original deck jacket Built by Henri-Lloyd for life on the water Built by Henri-Lloyd for life on the water, the Jib gave sailing one of its most recognisable silhouettes, a familiar sight in marinas and yacht clubs for decades. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Oct 04:00 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | D5 pics and vids Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | D5 pics and vids The final videos from Bow Caddy Media Yes, Cros and Dale certainly loved their second trip to Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, and the spectacular weather looked good for those who were not there... by Bow Caddy Media Posted 7 Oct 22:12 PDT 13ft Skiffs at Manly: Who will fill the void? 13ft Skiffs at Manly: Who will fill the void? A near record fleet is eager to win trophies after Bates and Sadlik depart The departure of decorated 13ft champions Heidi Bates and Orlando Sadlik to the 16s class has a near record fleet ready eager to fill the void and start some trophy hunting of their own. by Adam Lucius Posted 7 Oct 21:39 PDT 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 3 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 3 Aspire leads as racing finally gets underway Aspire leads as 5.5 Metre World Championship finally gets under way with three great races in 15-20 knots at Lavrion, Greece. Artemis took the opening race before Aspire won the next two. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Oct 21:11 PDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 3 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 3 From world records to race wins: Coxon shines in Portimão James Coxon's return to international sailing gathered momentum on day three, as the British sailor continues a remarkable journey from elite dinghy racing to record-breaking recumbent cycling and back to the water. by World Sailing Posted 7 Oct 20:07 PDT Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds Day 1 Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds Day 1 Darden's Baby Doll Opens with Three Straight Wins in New Orleans Glenn Darden's Baby Doll leads the 46-boat fleet after a strong opening day at the 2026 J/22 World Championship sponsored by Allstate Sugar Bowl, winning all three races to take an early eight-point lead. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 7 Oct 16:24 PDT Who is sailing the boat? Who is sailing the boat? Technology, AI, and the line offshore racing cannot afford to discover too late Well, the alternate headline is nowhere near as catchy. For it simply goes, ‘Technology, AI, and the line offshore racing cannot afford to discover too late.' So, accurate, yes. In-your-face? Definitely! by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 7 Oct 14:00 PDT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 2 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 2 Vayu's consistency pays with Valencia lead, Platoon make small gains in championship chase Vayu's consistency pays with Valencia lead, Platoon make small gains in championship chase. by 52 Super Series Posted 7 Oct 12:25 PDT Views of community on tech in offshore sailing Views of community on tech in offshore sailing World Sailing Oceanic & Offshore Committee undertakes a global survey The World Sailing Oceanic and Offshore Committee (OOC) is to undertake a global survey of the offshore racing community to seek views on the impact on the sport of developing technology. by World Sailing Posted 7 Oct 10:48 PDT McClennen claims Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup McClennen claims Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup The five-event series attracted 75 teams throughout the season After a season that carried Melges 24 fleet across some of the Great Lakes' most celebrated sailing venues, Quantum Sails Great Lakes Cup came to a fitting conclusion in Harbor Springs, where five months of racing culminated alongside Melges 24 Worlds. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 7 Oct 09:53 PDT AC Recon: Oct 6 - Italians resume AC75 testing AC Recon: Oct 6 - Italians resume AC75 testing After a month off the water, the Luna Rossa team rolled out the boat at 9:15hrs After a month off the water, the Luna Rossa team rolled out the boat at 9:15hrs preceded by the mast at 9:05hrs. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 7 Oct 07:46 PDT 18 Footer Racing Starts on Sunday 18 Footer Racing Starts on Sunday Young team prepares to defend two titles When the Australian 18 Footers League's season gets under way on Sydney Harbour next Sunday, the young Sixt 18ft skiff team of Jacob Marks, Alex Marinelli and Matt Doyle will be out to defend the Spring Championship title. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Oct 00:18 PDT America's Cup: ETNZ restarts in Auckland America's Cup: ETNZ restarts in Auckland Emirates Team New Zealand took to the Hauraki Gulf on Tuesday and again on Wednesday. Emirates Team New Zealand took to the Hauraki Gulf on Tuesday, recommencing their test and development program on Day 22 of their quota of 45 sailing days for 2026. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 7 Oct 00:14 PDT