Racing sailing, cruising, and leisure marine industry news updated every hourhttps://www.sail-world.com/Copyright YY Online Services Ltden-ukSun, 12 Jul 2026 10:02:56 GMTSun, 12 Jul 2026 10:02:56 GMT20https://www.sail-world.com/news/297941/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297941/?source=rssMarina Militare Nastro Rosa TourSun, 12 Jul 2026 09:59:23 GMTAfter countless breathtaking starts, 30-knot runs, grueling calms, and light breezes, the 2026 Giro d'Italia a Vela crowns its champions in Genoa for both the offshore and inshore races.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297940/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297940/?source=rssUK Flying Fifteen AssociationSun, 12 Jul 2026 09:57:18 GMTThe UK Flying Fifteen fleet, along with several boats from Ireland and one from Australia, have gathered at Tees & Hartlepool Yacht Club for their 2026 National Championship. It's been over thirty years since a F15 championship has been held at the club.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297936/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297936/?source=rssCovadonga MuñozSun, 12 Jul 2026 09:55:00 GMTA sailing boat that won regattas 100 years ago repeats its victory in the Big Boat category of the Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297937/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297937/?source=rssChris ThorneSun, 12 Jul 2026 09:29:00 GMTIt came as no surprise to the competitors in the 2026 505 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen, to wake on the final morning to find the weather hot and sunny, and with a stiff breeze across Chichester Harbour.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297935/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297935/?source=rss49er and Nacra 17 SailingSun, 12 Jul 2026 08:46:26 GMTThe leaderboards were shaken in every class, the jury had a busy evening, and Sunday's Finals — just two races, with all scores now adjusted so that no boat carries a gap bigger than 9 points — promise a genuinely open fight for every title.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297934/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297934/?source=rssTom HicksSun, 12 Jul 2026 08:18:11 GMTAs many wake up a little later than usual on Sunday morning after watching the England vs. Norway football match, here are some stunning images by Tom Hicks of the fleet enjoying the superb conditions.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297929/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297929/?source=rssRichard HanbySun, 12 Jul 2026 06:36:00 GMTDay 2 of the Noble Marine Streaker National Championship at Sunderland YC began with an overcast sky. Light winds were forecast all day and races 2 and 3 of the championship were completed before the breeze switched off completely.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297930/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297930/?source=rssJulie & Christopher HowellSun, 12 Jul 2026 02:37:00 GMTPatience paid off on Saturday at the 2026 J/70 U.S. National Championship as competitors waited ashore for the marine layer to lift before the Santa Barbara seabreeze filled in.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297931/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297931/?source=rssChicago Yacht ClubSat, 11 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMTThe 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust is fully under way after 208 Racing Division boats started Saturday morning in ideal upwind conditions.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297926/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297926/?source=rssMark JardineSat, 11 Jul 2026 21:59:00 GMTIf Friday was fantastic, then Saturday was stunning, as Portland Harbour put the calms of Thursday into distant memory with a cracking 12 knot breeze, gusting up to 14 in the afternoon.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297928/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297928/?source=rssMatt WhiteSat, 11 Jul 2026 21:06:09 GMTThis year's 'exceptional' Round the Island Race has been hailed as one of the best in years. Over 800 boats gathered at the Royal Yacht Squadron line this morning (Saturday) for the 95th edition of the iconic race.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297894/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297894/?source=rssJohn BurnSat, 11 Jul 2026 17:56:09 GMTAs we all know, this was far from Tom and Rachael's first rodeo. If there's one thing we've learnt from watching them race throughout the week, it's their remarkable ability to remain calm and composed, whatever the conditions or whatever unfolds.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297927/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297927/?source=rssMartin AugustusSat, 11 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMTMartin Augustus has kindly shared his shots from the start of the RTIR at Cowes this morning. The sunshine definitely helped make everything sparkle.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297924/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297924/?source=rssInternational 470 Class AssociationSat, 11 Jul 2026 17:38:14 GMTThe 2026 470 Junior World Championship will take place in Gdynia, Poland, from 11 to 17 July 2026 as part of Gdynia Sailing Days, the largest sailing festival in the Baltic region and Northern Europe.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297923/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297923/?source=rssRodos CupSat, 11 Jul 2026 17:29:00 GMTIn a magnificent closing ceremony that included dinner, music, dancing, singing, lots of fun, a nautical atmosphere, and an awards presentation, the 29th Rhodes Cup concluded on Friday evening in the Rhodes marina.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297933/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297933/?source=rssGran Canaria Windsurf World CupSat, 11 Jul 2026 16:45:00 GMTPozo Izquierdo beach once again became the heart of Spanish windsurfing with the staging of the Spanish Wave Windsurfing Cup, as part of the 38th Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297925/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297925/?source=rssIngrid AberySat, 11 Jul 2026 16:17:13 GMTIngrid Abery was out on the water in the spectacular conditions to catch the Round the Island Race fleet as they exited the Western Solent, past Hurst Castle and on to the Needles. Enjoy her fantastic photos!https://www.sail-world.com/news/297921/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297921/?source=rssMaguelonne TurcatSat, 11 Jul 2026 15:28:00 GMTThe organisation of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, whose 28th edition will take place from 26 September to 4 October, is built on proven experience and a constant attention to detail.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297922/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297922/?source=rssRoger ProctorSat, 11 Jul 2026 11:56:00 GMTRoger Proctor, youngest son of the world-renowned yacht and dinghy designer, Ian Proctor, is delighted to announce that IPD is supporting four of Ian's great grandchildren to participate in the World Championship.https://www.sail-world.com/news/297918/?source=rsshttps://www.sail-world.com/news/297918/?source=rssTim JeffreysSat, 11 Jul 2026 09:50:00 GMTTim Jeffreys caught the action in the Solent as the fleet of over 800 yachts set off from Cowes for the Round the Island Race 2026.