Racing sailing, cruising, and leisure marine industry news updated every hourhttps://www.sail-world.com/Copyright YY Online Services Ltden-ukFri, 10 Apr 2026 15:16:04 GMTFri, 10 Apr 2026 15:16:04 GMT20https://www.sail-world.com/news/295143/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295143/?source=rssGuy NowellFri, 10 Apr 2026 15:01:13 GMT"Come for the sailing; stay for the scenery." There was an hour's wait from the scheduled start time, but then... it was all on!https://www.sail-world.com/news/295142/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295142/?source=rssEmirates GBR SailGP TeamFri, 10 Apr 2026 14:56:00 GMTThe Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is looking to defend its top spot on the 2026 Season leaderboard in Rio this weekend, as the championship makes its debut in South America.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295140/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295140/?source=rssCaroline RochfordFri, 10 Apr 2026 14:45:00 GMTThe GL52s were back in action yesterday for the second and final event of their 2026 Southern Series. In this beat down showdown, Katana, Windquest and Wizard are battling for top honors in both this event and the overal series title.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295122/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295122/?source=rssWeymouth Sailing ClubFri, 10 Apr 2026 14:36:00 GMTWeymouth Sailing Club (WSC) is throwing open its doors on Saturday, 16th May, inviting the local community to swap their walking shoes for deck shoes and experience the thrill of life on the water.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295137/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295137/?source=rssRobert DeavesFri, 10 Apr 2026 13:37:34 GMTNick Craig has returned to the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking List for the first time in two years. He replaces Andy Davis, who drops to second with former World No.1 Patric Mure remaining in third.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295136/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295136/?source=rssNational Firefly AssociationFri, 10 Apr 2026 13:21:00 GMTThe Tideway 80th Anniversary Nationals at Tenby Sailing Club have already exceeded last year's sold-out entry total, with over 40% of the helms under 21 and a new race-ready Ovington Firefly up for grabs in the anniversary raffle.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295134/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295134/?source=rssNic DouglassFri, 10 Apr 2026 12:26:00 GMTThe TP52 Australia fleet returns to racing this weekend, with the Super 40s sitting this one out. After a commanding run through the opening stages of the season, Matador TP52 has established itself as the benchmark.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295132/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295132/?source=rssVicky CoxFri, 10 Apr 2026 11:41:00 GMTPwllheli racing started at the Easter weekend but thanks to storm Dave, not exactly as planned.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295131/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295131/?source=rssMatthew WolstenholmeFri, 10 Apr 2026 10:54:00 GMTGusts in the mid 20's greeted the fleet on Sunday morning as we arrived at Bough Beech. Half the fleet ventured out to test the conditions, for many of them their first time sailing Snipes, while the race team debated on shore about abandoning the day.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295130/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295130/?source=rssSuellen Hurling/RNZYSFri, 10 Apr 2026 09:28:00 GMTEmirates Team New Zealand is the new naming partner of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Youth Training Programmehttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295129/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295129/?source=rssEd Gorman / IMOCA Globe SeriesFri, 10 Apr 2026 08:52:47 GMTAntoine Mermod, the President of the IMOCA Class, is looking forward to what will be his ninth season at the helm of the world's most exciting offshore ocean racing class, and says 2026 is going to be another action-packed year.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295127/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295127/?source=rssRegatta AsiaFri, 10 Apr 2026 08:35:00 GMTThe 23rd Samui Regatta returns to the Gulf of Thailand, inviting professional and aspiring sailors to compete in one of Asia's most iconic island destinations.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295115/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295115/?source=rssIan BrownFri, 10 Apr 2026 08:29:00 GMTAfter two false starts with heavy weather adversely affecting the Sunday sailing, Delph Sailing Club's 2026 sailing season finally got off to a bang with 22 sailors in 17 boats taking part in the first race of their ever popular Wednesday night A series.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295125/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295125/?source=rssSwitzerland SailGP TeamFri, 10 Apr 2026 07:27:31 GMTThe Switzerland SailGP Team makes its historic debut in Rio de Janeiro this weekend, as SailGP arrives in Brazil for the first time.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295121/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295121/?source=rssLouay Habib / Antigua Racing CupFri, 10 Apr 2026 04:33:00 GMTThe Antigua Racing Cup burst into life in full trade wind conditions off Antigua's south coast. The gradient easterly breeze in the high 'teens, with gusts topping 20 knots produced phenomenal tropical racing conditions.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295114/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295114/?source=rssSusan GhentThu, 09 Apr 2026 21:13:00 GMTThe first Hobie Week Exmouth was due to be held in April 2026 with a full week of sailing, social activities and local touring. A bucket list destination and a Hobie sailing event not to miss.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295111/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295111/?source=rssFrance SailGP TeamThu, 09 Apr 2026 18:08:03 GMTThe DS Automobiles SailGP Team France returns to racing at the ENEL Rio Sail Grand Prix, marking the first SailGP event ever held in South America.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295113/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295113/?source=rssFrancesca ClapcichThu, 09 Apr 2026 17:36:00 GMTTeam Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing is today announcing the full launch of its 2026 Purpose Program - a structured, action-oriented commitment to transforming diversity, belonging, and high performance in sailing.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295112/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295112/?source=rssGuy NowellThu, 09 Apr 2026 16:25:47 GMTIf your idea of good sailing is flat water, 12-15 kts of breeze, and traditional Asian sailing gear (shorts, t-shirt, and plenty of sun cream), then today was a bumper day.https://www.sail-world.com/news/295096/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/295096/?source=rssBermuda Race MediaThu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMTThe Newport Bermuda Race's partnership with Palm Beach Motor Yachts is expanding to provide race fans and sailors an opportunity to experience the race in a way that has never been done before.