Locals and foreign raiders in Locals and foreign raiders in For Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week Less than three months out from Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week, internationals, interstaters and locals, with a couple of rookies thrown in, are among the entries received so far for the 38th running of the regatta. by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 14 May 14:24 AEST 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 3 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 3 One point separates first and second Day 3 of the 2026 Etchells World Championships is in the books and we officially have a championship as six races have been contested. by Etchells Class Posted 14 May 12:13 AEST Preliminary Cup Regatta in Naples postponed Preliminary Cup Regatta in Naples postponed America's Cup organisers have advised the postponement of the Preliminary Regatta in Naples. The America's Cup organisers, acting on advice "from ACE Italy, stating that the ACP Board, following consultation with the Host venue, has decided it is not possible for ACP to hold the Naples Preliminary Regatta from 25-28 June 2026." by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 14 May 10:53 AEST Team Australia to race in 38th America's Cup Team Australia to race in 38th America's Cup Representing the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club with backing from John Winning and family The Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club lodges challenge for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, Naples by Team Australia Challenge Posted 14 May 06:53 AEST ORC World Championship 2026 Coastal Race ORC World Championship 2026 Coastal Race Different courses across classes, variable conditions, standings still open ahead of final day Day three of inshore racing at the ORC World Championship 2026, taking place between Naples and Sorrento from 7 to 14 May, featured the traditional coastal race around the island of Capri, adding further spectacle and complexity to the championship week. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 14 May 05:40 AEST Reflecting on my first solo IMOCA race Reflecting on my first solo IMOCA race Francesca Clapcich writes a few days after crossing the finish line A few days after crossing the finish line of the 1000 Race, I finally feel like I've got the brain space to sit down and actually take it all in. I've finished my first ever solo IMOCA race! by Francesca Clapcich Posted 14 May 05:22 AEST SSL Gold Cup Qualifiers Just Around the Corner SSL Gold Cup Qualifiers Just Around the Corner 20 days to go! Less than three weeks remain until the next crucial stage on the road to the Sailing Mundial. From June 2–11 in Switzerland, teams from Africa, Oceania, and Europe will battle for their golden tickets to the Football World Cup in Sailing. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 14 May 02:13 AEST 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 High-wind double win for British 49er James Grummett and Rhos Hawes put on a high-wind masterclass on day two of the 49er World Championship in Quiberon, France. Battling through breeze gusting over 25 knots, the British team won both of their heats in the yellow group of qualifying. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 14 May 01:56 AEST No autopilot, no shortcuts No autopilot, no shortcuts Why people seek the ultimate sailing endurance challenge What drives someone with no sailing experience to sign up for one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet? To race around the world on stripped-back, manual racing yachts? by Kathryn Pridie Posted 13 May 23:30 AEST North Sails & the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup North Sails & the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Announced as the Official Technical Apparel Sponsor North Sails, the world's leading sailmaker and ocean lifestyle brand, has announced it will be the Official Technical Apparel Sponsor of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, the world's oldest, continually contested, international sporting trophy. by North Sails Posted 13 May 18:00 AEST Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions The Online Bidding will start on Friday 22nd May The Online Bidding will start on Friday 22nd May and will close on Thursday 28th May at 2pm AEST. Some Boats Unreserved. by Marine Auctions Posted 13 May 17:15 AEST 27 entries for Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta 27 entries for Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta With crews flying in from all ports The 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) has to-date attracted 27 entries from New Zealand, Northern Territory, South Australia, NSW and Victoria, with crews flying in from all ports. by Di Pearson / AWKR media Posted 13 May 15:26 AEST 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 2 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 2 Double Bullets for Flying Higher The second day of the 2026 Etchells World Championship opened under a thick marine layer settled across the Coronado Roads Race Course. An unusual weather pattern for San Diego in May kept sailors guessing throughout the morning. by Etchells Class Posted 13 May 14:06 AEST America's Cup: Kiwis announce AC40 teams America's Cup: Kiwis announce AC40 teams ETNZ has confirmed the two crews for in Sardinia, next week. Blair Tuke moves into strategic role. Emirates Team NZ has confirmed the two crews that will spearhead the team's campaign at the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia, scheduled for 21–24 May 2026. Three-time America's Cup winner Blair Tuke moves into an off-the-water "speed" role. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 13 May 14:04 AEST America's Cup: Teams expand to seven America's Cup: Teams expand to seven Australian 2027 America's Cup Challenge to be launched at Royal Prince Edward YC The formal announcement of the Australian 2027 America's Cup Challenge will be made on Thursday at an invitation-only lunch at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. The club is located on Sydney's exclusive Pt Piper. It is a first-time Cup challenger. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 13 May 13:06 AEST 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 Surprise Leaders, New Partnerships and Home Advantage At only her second World Championship at senior level, 20 year old Melania Henke finds herself in the lead after day one of the 49erFX World Championship in Quiberon, France. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 13 May 09:28 AEST The shorts that end seat pain The shorts that end seat pain Why customers are raving about Vaikobi Edge padded shorts The Edge Shorts are built to protect your seat, legs, and hips while enhancing comfort and performance. by Vaikobi Posted 13 May 05:30 AEST ORC World Championship 2026 Inshore Series Day 2 ORC World Championship 2026 Inshore Series Day 2 Summer Storm extends in Class 0, Ran consolidates in Class A The ORC World Championship 2026, taking place between Naples and Sorrento from 7 to 14 May, continued at full pace today with the second day of inshore racing, once again delivering action and tight competition across all classes. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 13 May 05:03 AEST The Same, But Different The Same, But Different A packed schedule coming up with a diverse range of events I am so enjoying reading all the event news now the season has begun in earnest in the UK. The sun has been plentiful throughout April and May, encouraging everyone to get back out on the water. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 May 03:00 AEST Britain's Athena Pathway announces crew Britain's Athena Pathway announces crew For the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia Athena Pathway, the team representing Great Britain in the Women's and Youth America's Cup events, is proud to announce its race crew for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, set to take place in Cagliari, Italy. by Athena Pathway Posted 13 May 02:51 AEST GB1 announces race crew GB1 announces race crew For the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia GB1, Britain's challenger for the America's Cup, will return to racing next week for the debut event of the 38th America's Cup (AC38), as the first Preliminary Regatta gets under way in Cagliari, Sardinia, from 21-24 May 2026. by GB1 Posted 13 May 00:49 AEST 2026 Formula Kite World Championships day 1 2026 Formula Kite World Championships day 1 Atlantic storms deliver dramatic opening day The Formula Kite World Championships have arrived in Portugal for the first time, with Viana do Castelo, just north of Porto, hosting kitefoiling's biggest event of the year. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 12 May 23:22 AEST The Défi Paprec, gateway to the elite The Défi Paprec, gateway to the elite Giving young sailors the chance to race alongside La Solitaire du Figaro Few offshore sailing races in the world can claim to offer skippers the opportunity to measure themselves against the very highest level of competition in real-life conditions. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 12 May 21:25 AEST 2026 Fireball Worlds Legends Night 2026 Fireball Worlds Legends Night Calling all ex-Fireball sailors As all sailors know, good socials are just as important as the actual sailing for a successful sailing championship. For the 2026 Fireball World Championships a full social programme is being put together, including a Fireball Legends night. by UK Fireball Association Posted 12 May 20:47 AEST NZ to host 2028 ILCA Worlds NZ to host 2028 ILCA Worlds NZ will host an Olympic-class sailing world championship for the first time in almost a decade New Zealand will host an Olympic-class sailing world championship for the first time in almost a decade when Auckland stages the Women's ILCA 6 and Men's ILCA 7 World Championship in early 2028. by Yachting New Zealand Posted 12 May 19:29 AEST 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Overall 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Overall A promising result for the 2nd edition The last Class40s left the Mucem basin on Monday to reach their home ports in the Mediterranean, and in particular Port Camargue, where a hub of activity is developing for the series. by Sirius Events Posted 12 May 19:14 AEST Aussie Skiffs and Cats Ready to Pounce in Quiberon Aussie Skiffs and Cats Ready to Pounce in Quiberon he Australian team will field 11 entries across the three Olympic classes Australia's top skiff and multihull sailors are set to take on the world this week as the Nacra 17, 49er and 49erFX World Championships get under way in Quiberon, France. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 12 May 15:34 AEST 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 1 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 1 Two Races and Mixed Results on the Opening Day After a brief morning postponement under San Diego's signature "May Gray" marine layer, racing officially got under way Monday at the 2026 Etchells World Championship hosted by San Diego Yacht Club. by Etchells Class Posted 12 May 15:01 AEST Australians Ready to Fly at Formula Kite Worlds Australians Ready to Fly at Formula Kite Worlds Racing kicks off Tuesday for Breiana Whitehead and Oscar Timm on Portugal's Western coast Australia's Breiana Whitehead and Oscar Timm are primed for action as the Formula Kite World Championships kick off this week on Portugal's Western coast. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 12 May 10:10 AEST 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Opens 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Opens Racing gets under way tomorrow in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon The 2026 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championship gets under way tomorrow in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, on the rugged Atlantic coast of Brittany, and the setting alone promises drama. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 12 May 07:17 AEST Built For Sun, Spray & Movement Built For Sun, Spray & Movement Zhik hats are quick-dry, secure, and ready for long days on and around the water New hats have landed, built for sun, spray, and movement. Quick-dry, secure, and ready for long days on and around the water. by Zhik Posted 12 May 05:30 AEST ORC Worlds 2026 inshore racing gets underway ORC Worlds 2026 inshore racing gets underway Summer Storm leads in Class 0, Ran wins in Class A in Sorrento Following the offshore race of the 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi, the ORC World Championship 2026 entered its inshore phase today, with an intense and technically challenging opening day in the waters of the Gulf of Naples. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 12 May 04:12 AEST KDY Women's Match Race 2026 overall KDY Women's Match Race 2026 overall Denmark's Lea Vogelius and her WOW Racing crew win the title Denmark's Lea Vogelius and her WOW Racing crew of Louise Ulrikkeholm, Sille Christensen, Josefine Rasmussen, Joan Hansen and Maria Juul delivered a standout performance on home waters to win the 2026 KDY Women's Match Race. by Women's WMRT Posted 12 May 01:50 AEST Pittwater Decider for 2026 Pallas Capital Gold Cup Pittwater Decider for 2026 Pallas Capital Gold Cup The final act of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup will be held this weekend The final act of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup will be held this weekend at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, with the 2026 series set to be decided in a closely contested finale. by Nic Douglass Posted 11 May 15:43 AEST Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Day 2 - Teams reflect Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Day 2 - Teams reflect Australia's Flying Roos secure their third win from five events, others will look in the mirror. Australia's Flying Roos secured their third win from five events. However there was some soul-searching amongst the team who had been handily placed, but failed to step up. Includes full replays from both days and highlights plus interviews. by Sail-World.com Posted 11 May 13:07 AEST 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego starts Monday 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego starts Monday Seventy-six teams from 11 nations set to compete in packed fleet The competition is set to begin at San Diego Yacht Club as the 2026 Etchells World Championship officially gets underway this week, welcoming 76 teams from 11 countries for one of the world's premier one-design sailing regattas. by Etchells Class Posted 11 May 12:56 AEST Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Overall Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Overall Bonds Flying Roos Extend Championship Lead With Bermuda Masterclass Australia strengthened its grip on the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship with a commanding victory on Bermuda's Great Sound – their second in two events. Germany by Deutsche Bank secured a breakthrough Final appearance. by SailGP Posted 11 May 06:56 AEST 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Finish 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Finish Victory by 10 minutes and 15 seconds after 5 days and 23 hours of racing It was by 10 minutes and 15 seconds, after 5 days, 23 hours, and 19 minutes of racing, that the PHARE 40 team (No. 142) of Mathieu Claveau and François Verdier claimed the Trophy for the 2nd edition of the CIC Med Channel Race. by Sirius Events Posted 10 May 18:16 AEST Vaikobi Bump Hats are back in stock Vaikobi Bump Hats are back in stock Lightweight, form-fitting protection and confidence for high-intensity watersports The Vaikobi Impact Protection Series delivers lightweight, form-fitting protection and confidence for high-intensity watersports. by Vaikobi Posted 10 May 16:00 AEST SB20 Tasmanian Schools Championship Overall SB20 Tasmanian Schools Championship Overall The Friends' School wins in shifting and at times testing conditions Hobart's River Derwent provided shifting and at times testing conditions for the fleet in the 2026 SB20 Tasmanian Schools Championship. by Jane Austin / SB20Aus Posted 10 May 15:41 AEST SIXT 18ft skiff team's success SIXT 18ft skiff team's success 2025-26, a season of victory & consistency The young Sixt 18ft team of Jacob Marks, Alex Marinelli and Matt Doyle took their impressive record to another level during the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 season when they took out both the Season Point Score and Spring Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 10 May 15:23 AEST Tight racing in Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series #1 Tight racing in Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series #1 Tactical showcase for the first event in the Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series at Lake Rotoiti The Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series #1 at Lake Rotoiti turned on a tactical showcase over the weekend of May 2-3, providing an intense freshwater battle for the opening round of the series. by Gareth Howard - Elliott 5.9 Association Posted 10 May 14:24 AEST Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Australia and Spain locked at the top after a fast and furious opening day The Bonds Flying Roos and Los Gallos top the table – tied on points (32 each) – after a fast and furious opening day of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix. by SailGP Posted 10 May 12:40 AEST KDY Women's Match Race 2026 Day 3 KDY Women's Match Race 2026 Day 3 All set for an all-Scandinavian final in Denmark The opening stage of the 2026 Women's World Match Racing Tour will conclude with an all-Scandinavian final as Sweden's Anna Östling and Wings Sailing prepare to take on Denmark's Lea Vogelius/ WOW Racing at the KDY Women's Match Race. by Women's WMRT Posted 10 May 10:11 AEST SailGP Bermuda: A wild Day 1 on the Great Sound SailGP Bermuda: A wild Day 1 on the Great Sound Super-sub Glenn Ashby breaks leg in fresh breezes on Bermuda's Great Sound. Bermuda turned on a top day with fresh 15kt breezes and flat water making for excellent racing. Three different race winners along with breakages and injuries. Glenn Ashby breaks leg. Includes Interviews and Highlights. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 10 May 06:28 AEST Puerto Portals 52 SuperSeries Sailing Week overall Puerto Portals 52 SuperSeries Sailing Week overall Bowman's last minute mast climb saves Sled's victory Winners of the last regatta of 2025, Takashi Okura's Sled sealed victory at this season's opening event, Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week, with an excellent first and a third on a challenging race track in an offshore breeze. by 52 Super Series Posted 10 May 05:08 AEST Summer Storm dominates ORC Worlds offshore race Summer Storm dominates ORC Worlds offshore race Line honours, overall victory on corrected time for the TP52 of American owner Andrew Berdon The 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi, which started yesterday from the Bay of Santa Lucia in Naples at 17:00, has concluded, marking the offshore race of the ORC World Championship 2026 and a central moment of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 10 May 05:05 AEST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall Two spectacular final days on Lake Garda Trentino bring the event to a strong finish The iQFOiL International Games Youth & Junior in Torbole concluded on Saturday on Lake Garda Trentino with the Medal Series, following two final days that delivered wind, racing and spectacular action. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 10 May 04:20 AEST