Racing sailing, cruising, and leisure marine industry news updated every hourhttps://www.sail-world.com/Copyright YY Online Services Ltden-ukThu, 27 Aug 2026 05:02:44 GMTThu, 27 Aug 2026 05:02:44 GMT20https://www.sail-world.com/news/299205/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299205/?source=rssDavid HardingThu, 27 Aug 2026 04:55:41 GMTWhatever else it might be, racing in dinghies and keelboats (and yachts too, for that matter) is never predictable. It's true that the best sailors tend to rise to the top, but it doesn't mean that they run away with it every time.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299204/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299204/?source=rssJulie & Christopher HowellThu, 27 Aug 2026 04:46:13 GMTAfter a patient start ashore, the 2026 J/111 North American Championship officially got under way Wednesday at Youngstown Yacht Club, with three races completed for the 14-team fleet.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299182/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299182/?source=rssZhikWed, 26 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMTThis Father's Day, give him gear built to perform on the water. Whether he sails, paddles or rows, find the upgrade he'll reach for every time he heads out.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299203/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299203/?source=rssMegan PascoeWed, 26 Aug 2026 20:05:00 GMTAn exciting day out on Winder Boats Wednesday. Firstly because it is the Ranelagh Trophy, where the top 21 boats get "Champagne" courtesy of Winder Boats, and second because the wind was lighter than Tuesday and there wasn't much hiking to be had.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299202/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299202/?source=rssAgustín ArgüellesWed, 26 Aug 2026 19:37:18 GMTThe second day of races at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship concluded today with both scheduled races completed, bringing the Qualifying Series to a close as planned, with five races now on the scoreboard.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299198/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299198/?source=rss52 Super SeriesWed, 26 Aug 2026 19:05:00 GMTStill racing in light, shifty offshore breezes Ergin Imre's Provezza and Harm Müller Spreer's Platoon now share the lead at the top of the 13 boat fleet at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299194/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299194/?source=rssISCYRAWed, 26 Aug 2026 16:50:33 GMTThe 2026 Star European Championship got underway today on the IJsselmeer with two highly tactical races in conditions that surprised even the most experienced competitors.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299193/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299193/?source=rssRYA Cymru WalesWed, 26 Aug 2026 15:45:00 GMTA sold out OnBoard Festival hosted by Welsh Sailing | Hwylio Cymru at Lake Bala saw 70 youth and junior competitors making the most of the sunshine for a fun weekend of racing and games with aims.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299183/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299183/?source=rssInternational Sunfish Class AssociationWed, 26 Aug 2026 14:37:00 GMTThe U.S. Virgin Islands will welcome sailors from around the world to St. Croix November 4-14 for the 2026 ISCA World Championship, bringing elite international competition to the waters of one of the Caribbean's premier sailing destinations.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299175/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299175/?source=rssKen ClaytonWed, 26 Aug 2026 14:25:00 GMTThe annual Champagne Challenge yacht race from Exmouth to Brixham, organised by Exe Sailing Club (ESC), will take place on Saturday 5 September 2026. It will again be sponsored by global real estate consultancy, Knight Frank.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299188/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299188/?source=rssBermuda Race MediaWed, 26 Aug 2026 13:51:00 GMTThe Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) along with US Sailing has completed its review of the F-TCF scoring error that manifested during the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299191/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299191/?source=rssHenri-LloydWed, 26 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMTMeet the new Merino Core 160. Crafted from premium 160g Merino wool for natural comfort, timeless style and everyday versatility.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299187/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299187/?source=rssWorld SailingWed, 26 Aug 2026 12:51:00 GMTWorld Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, is pleased to announce the lead Race Official appointments for the LA28 Olympic Sailing Competition.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299190/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299190/?source=rssRoss WatsonWed, 26 Aug 2026 12:49:52 GMTLast year we travelled to Loch Venachar wondering if we would get afloat given the forecast for strong winds, but we did despite the wind howling down the loch. This year a dozen of us travelled with the completely opposite worry.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299152/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299152/?source=rssOliver Heer Ocean RacingWed, 26 Aug 2026 12:27:41 GMTEmbrace The Challenge will get its first opportunity to measure performance against the IMOCA fleet when Oliver Heer Ocean Racing lines up for The Ocean Race Atlantic from New York on 1 September.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299181/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299181/?source=rssEmma YorkWed, 26 Aug 2026 11:17:17 GMTGBR833 Louise Racing, representing the Royal Ocean Racing Club, has won the 2026 Marblehead Trophy in Cowes, concluding a historic first staging of the prestigious inter-club Dragon competition in the UK.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299178/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299178/?source=rssYacht Club Costa SmeraldaWed, 26 Aug 2026 10:44:00 GMTAs part of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's 60th anniversary celebrations in 2027, the Settimana delle Bocche is set to return to the Club's sporting calendar.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299150/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299150/?source=rssQuinagWed, 26 Aug 2026 10:39:00 GMTFor more than 40 years, the world's top yacht designers, leading sailors and most passionate owners have gathered each September on the north-east coast of the Italian island of Sardinia. The lure has been the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299179/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299179/?source=rssBCAWed, 26 Aug 2026 10:33:00 GMT2026 sees the Contender class to return to Cornwall for the National Championship, Mount's Bay Sailing Club will be the host in the beautiful setting next to St Michael's Mount.https://www.sail-world.com/news/299176/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/299176/?source=rssTF35 TrophyWed, 26 Aug 2026 10:20:00 GMT2026 TF35 Trophy season resumes this Thursday on Lake Geneva with the Mailly Grand Prix. Three days of Grand Prix racing will be followed by a Sunday long-distance race, and with seven teams still in contention, the second half of the season is wide open.