Barton Bunny at the Norfolk Punt Club Barton Bunny at the Norfolk Punt Club The risk of turbulent weather was always going to be quite high With a relatively early Easter weekend this year, the risk of turbulent weather was always going to be quite high. by Alastair Drew Posted 7 Apr 16:51 BST Olympic class racing, Caribbean racing, Globe40 Olympic class racing, Caribbean racing, Globe40 Important times to be speed checking against rivals The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics might still be more than two years over the horizon, but for Olympic hopefuls and medal-ceremony contenders alike, these are important times to be speed checking against rivals. by David Schmidt Posted 7 Apr 16:00 BST Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts both new and old Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts both new and old The 47th edition has already attracted a positive burst of entries With six months to go before its spectacular start in Grand Harbour, the 47th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race has already attracted a positive burst of entries. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 7 Apr 14:11 BST Duck Boat Challenge at Frensham Duck Boat Challenge at Frensham A way of bringing together club sailors with members of Sailability Now on our third year the race was conceived by Frensham Pond Sailing Club as a way of bringing together club sailors with members of Sailability for close, combative racing in Hansa 303 keelboats easily recognisable by the bright sail colours. by David Innes Posted 7 Apr 12:56 BST America's Cup: Marzio Perrelli to head ACP America's Cup: Marzio Perrelli to head ACP America's Cup Partnership (ACP) has now confirmed Marzio Perrelli as CEO As reported in Sail-World and some Italian media in mid-February, the America's Cup Partnership (ACP) has now confirmed former Sky Italy as Executive Vice President, Marzio Perrelli as Chief Executive Officer. by ACP/Sail-World Posted 7 Apr 10:15 BST Hansa Worlds to be held at Sciez-sur-Léman, France Hansa Worlds to be held at Sciez-sur-Léman, France Set on the shores of Europe's largest lake in May 2027 The Hansa World Championship, held every two years, will come to France for the first time since its creation in 2007. Set on the shores of Europe's largest lake, at Sciez-sur-Léman from May 1 to 8, 2027 by Agence TB Press Posted 7 Apr 08:45 BST Topper 5.3 National Training Squad at the WPNSA Topper 5.3 National Training Squad at the WPNSA Focus on high-performance sailing in waves and stronger breeze Over the recent Topper National Training, we trained at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), Carsington Water, and Grafham Water, experiencing a full range of conditions that pushed both performance and consistency. by Brooke Browning Posted 7 Apr 06:20 BST Globe40 Leg 6 Update Globe40 Leg 6 Update Fierce Strategies and Competitions on the Road to Lorient Having set off a week ago from Recife, Brazil, the eight competitors in the final leg of the 2025/2026 GLOBE40 have already encountered several different conditions. by Sirius Events Posted 7 Apr 05:59 BST Antigua Racing Cup starts on Wednesday Antigua Racing Cup starts on Wednesday Inaugural event bursts onto the Caribbean scene This week, the inaugural Antigua Racing Cup will burst onto the Caribbean scene, blending cutting-edge race technology with Antigua's spectacular natural racecourse. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 7 Apr 01:36 BST Mission Accomplished! Mission Accomplished! Keeping it in the family was always really the main mission. Just ask him… Keeping it in the family was always really the main mission. Just ask him… Now at 138 days and some change, Tristan Gourlay has shaved a fair old chunk off the 179 days and change his dad, Ken, set 19 and a bit years ago. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 6 Apr 23:00 BST Easter Races at Overy Staithe Easter Races at Overy Staithe A large number of boats and sailors make their way back to the creek The start of the 2026 season saw a large number of boats and sailors making their way back to the creek to enjoy three days of racing with very varied conditions. by Andy Turner Posted 6 Apr 18:52 BST Solway Yacht Club launches 2026 season into a gale Solway Yacht Club launches 2026 season into a gale Sailing gets a blast from Storm Dave! After being laid up over the winter, members were keen their yachts back on the water, whether cruising to distant parts or close racing round the Rough Firth and the Solway. As Easter approached, the ominous forecast of Storm Dave drew closer. by Ian Purkis Posted 6 Apr 18:46 BST Lincoln IOM Summer Series Round 1 Lincoln IOM Summer Series Round 1 A reduced fleet today of eight happy skippers With a gaggle of Lincoln boats competing at the Datchet Nationals we had a reduced fleet today of eight happy skippers. by Colin Helliwell Posted 6 Apr 17:53 BST Mach 6.5 / Open 7.50 at Spi Ouest-France overall Mach 6.5 / Open 7.50 at Spi Ouest-France overall Dimension Polyant and Banque Populaire triumph in Quiberon Bay Open 7.50: Banque Populaire, a well-deserved victory through consistent performance by Class Open Mach Posted 6 Apr 14:31 BST 2026 RORC Easter Challenge overall 2026 RORC Easter Challenge overall Coaching, competition and class winners The Royal Ocean Racing Club's training regatta, the RORC Easter Challenge supported by North Sails, came to a conclusion on Easter Sunday with two races held in brilliant sunshine in the Solent. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 6 Apr 09:35 BST Larks at the Waldringfield Easter Egg Larks at the Waldringfield Easter Egg Second event of the 2026 Craftinsure Lark Traveller Series The second event of the 2026 Craftinsure Lark Traveller Series got under way over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, as 14 Larks descended on Waldringfield for the ever-popular Easter Egg. by Samuel Bailey Posted 6 Apr 09:28 BST 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle overall 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle overall The 42 teams racing have enjoyed tight and interesting racing in varied conditions The third and final day of the first 505 Euro Cup of 2026 concluded in La Rochelle on Sunday, hosted by La Rochelle Nautique, a lovely club on the West Coast of France. The 42 teams racing have enjoyed tight and interesting racing in varied conditions. by Mike Holt Posted 6 Apr 09:14 BST It's new season boat bimbling time! It's new season boat bimbling time! Offers across the P&B yacht rope range Your boat's about ready to go on the water, P&B are here to add a little extra boost to your boat bimbling before you launch, with offers across P&B's yacht rope range. by P&B Posted 6 Apr 08:30 BST POSH 2026 entries open POSH 2026 entries open The Paignton Open for Single Handed Dinghies is taking place on 9th and 10th May Paignton Sailing Club is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the prestigious POSH (Paignton Open for Single Handed Dinghies) event, scheduled to take place on 9th and 10th May 2026. by Paignton SC Posted 6 Apr 06:45 BST 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta overall 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta overall Privateer, Cachondo, Papi & Boogie Board Bandits are Class Winners Colorful spinnakers on the IC24 class boats popped up like Easter bonnets on parade on the third and final day of racing at the 2026 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). by Carol Bareuther Posted 6 Apr 06:39 BST 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon overall 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon overall An intense and demanding week of racing The 4th stage of the 2026 29er Eurocup in Carnon has officially come to an end after an intense and demanding week of racing. by 29er Class Posted 5 Apr 22:48 BST 2026 RORC Easter Challenge Day 2 2026 RORC Easter Challenge Day 2 Responsive racing in changing conditions Day Two of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's training regatta, the RORC Easter Challenge supported by North Sails, delivered another sporty day on the Solent with 12 to 20 knots of gusty south westerly breeze. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 5 Apr 11:00 BST 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon Day 3 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon Day 3 Leaderboard take shape ahead of the final day The 2026 29er Eurocup in Carnon reaches its thrilling conclusion today. After three days of challenging and shifty conditions, French crews continue to dominate the leaderboard, with Mostini / Bunel leading overall, followed by Madec / Gendrot. by 29er Class Posted 5 Apr 10:54 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Prize Giving 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Prize Giving Swedes Emil Järudd and Hanna Jonsson award the Sofia Trophy as overall winners The awards ceremony for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels brought the curtain down on a thrilling edition, which saw the debut of new competition formats ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 5 Apr 07:48 BST 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 2 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 2 The sunshine breaks through on the west coast of France Day 2 of the 505 Euro Cup in La Rochelle, France saw a change of conditions, from the rain and fresh breeze of Friday, to a lighter southerly and a warmer and eventually sunny day. The change of weather also brought a change to the leaderboard. by Mike Holt Posted 5 Apr 07:13 BST 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Day 2 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Day 2 Privateer, Cachondo, ISCA, and Boobie Board Bandits Lead Puerto Rico's Marco Teixidor is already thinking about his tactics and strategy going into Sunday's last day of sailing in the 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). by Carol Bareuther Posted 5 Apr 04:03 BST Enel Rio SailGP: Will ask plenty of Questions Enel Rio SailGP: Will ask plenty of Questions Racing on the Stadium course in the Rio 2016 Olympics, saw reputations made and destroyed. SailGP lands in Rio for its long-awaited South American debut, where iconic scenery meets wildly unpredictable racing. by SailGP Media Posted 5 Apr 02:07 BST Mach 6.5 / Open 7.50 at Spi Ouest-France Day 2 Mach 6.5 / Open 7.50 at Spi Ouest-France Day 2 Sportboats shine in Quiberon Bay Quiberon Bay provided a very pleasant setting this Saturday for the Open 7.50 and Mach 6.5 classes at the Spi Ouest-France Banque Populaire Grand Ouest regatta. by Class Open Mach Posted 4 Apr 19:17 BST 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia overall 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia overall Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona win “at home” The 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, held last week in Palma Bay, marked the opening event of this year's Sailing Grand Slam. Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona won the regatta. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 18:47 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall Thrilling Finals showdowns as ten Sofía titles decided on glorious Bay of Palma The sun shone and the sea breeze blew exactly as per the script for a blockbuster finale to Palma, Mallorca's giant 55 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels, the curtain raiser to the 2026 Olympic classes season. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 4 Apr 17:19 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall Titles decided after a week of tight racing and a few late twists It was a big final day at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, with titles decided across all three Olympic fleets after a week of tight racing and a few late twists. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 4 Apr 16:35 BST Antigua Racing Cup Preview Antigua Racing Cup Preview High-tech racing with a pinch of Antiguan flair This April, the inaugural Antigua Racing Cup will burst onto the Caribbean scene, blending cutting-edge race technology with Antigua's spectacular natural racecourse. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 4 Apr 14:40 BST Fly the flag! Fly the flag! Musto launches Emirates GBR SailGP Team merchandise range British performance sailing brand Musto has launched an exclusive new range of Emirates GBR SailGP Team merchandise, celebrating the speed, innovation, and national pride behind one of the most exciting teams in the global SailGP league. by Musto Posted 4 Apr 12:00 BST 2026 RORC Easter Challenge Day 1 2026 RORC Easter Challenge Day 1 Strong Breeze and Fast Learning Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) training regatta, the RORC Easter Challenge supported by North Sails, kicked off on Easter Friday with windy conditions in the Solent. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 4 Apr 11:48 BST J/24 European at Trelleborg Båtsällskap Preview J/24 European at Trelleborg Båtsällskap Preview International Sailing Competition Comes to Gislövs Läge In August 2026, the international sailing world will turn its attention to Gislövs Läge, just outside Trelleborg. Trelleborgs Båtsällskap will host the J/24 European Championship, marking the largest event in the club's history. by Monica Persson Posted 4 Apr 11:20 BST Spring Fling at Ripon Sailing Club Spring Fling at Ripon Sailing Club Getting the main season off to a flying start The weekend of 28/29th March saw Ripon Sailing Club get the main season off to a flying start with its Spring Fling. The weekend opened with a short course racing event running alongside Easter ROTTERS. by Lucy Priest Posted 4 Apr 10:33 BST MAC 24 Hour Challenge at Milnerton Aquatic Club MAC 24 Hour Challenge at Milnerton Aquatic Club 24 hour sailors put to the test in light conditions 24 teams started the MAC 24 Hour Challenge at noon on Saturday 28th March 2026, at Milnerton Aquatic Club, Cape Town, South Africa. by Mark Algra Posted 4 Apr 10:25 BST Glenn Ashby SailGP Team France for Rio Glenn Ashby SailGP Team France for Rio Replacing Leigh McMillan as he recovers from a shoulder injury Glenn Ashby is set to join the DS Automobiles SailGP Team France as wing trimmer from the Rio Sail Grand Prix, replacing Leigh McMillan as he recovers from a shoulder injury sustained following the Auckland incident. by France SailGP Team Posted 4 Apr 09:58 BST Nurture a lifelong passion for sailing Nurture a lifelong passion for sailing Encouraging the next generation of sailors is a passion of P&B's P&B's expansion of class and event partnerships throughout the '26 season shows commitment to the development of youth sailors – while offering the best selection of junior clothing and chandlery designed to boost performance and enjoyment on the water. by P&B Posted 4 Apr 08:30 BST 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 Top 10 teams selected: 470 fleet ready for the Medal Series The final day of the elimination series concluded in excellent conditions in the Bay of Palma. Despite a short delay in the morning, two races were completed smoothly, setting the stage for the Medal Series. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 08:17 BST