ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1 ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Major Crash Takes New Zealand and France out of the event The opening day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland was cut short after two fleet races, due to a catastrophic collision between home-team Black Foils and DS Team France. by SailGP Posted 14 Feb 08:44 GMT Emirates GBR fifth after dramatic Opening Day Emirates GBR fifth after dramatic Opening Day As New Zealand's Black Foils and DS Team France Collision Halts Racing The first day of racing at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix ended with an early abandonment following a dramatic collision between the New Zealand's Black Foils and DS Team France SailGP Teams. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 14 Feb 08:34 GMT Severe crash in Auckland Sail Grand Prix Severe crash in Auckland Sail Grand Prix Two sailors taken to hospital, condition reported as stable Racing has been abandoned on day one of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix following a major collision between New Zealand and France. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Feb 05:35 GMT Vaikobi Launches the All-New VXPII PFD Vaikobi Launches the All-New VXPII PFD Next-Generation Performance, Hydration and Storage for Paddlers, Foilers and Sailors Vaikobi today announced the launch of the VXPII, the brand's second-generation PFD in the VXP range, delivering upgraded storage, hydration compatibility, improved visibility, and refined on-water comfort for paddlers, foilers and sailors. by Vaikobi Posted 14 Feb 04:00 GMT Shaw and Partners set sights on 18ft success Shaw and Partners set sights on 18ft success Supporting two brand new, Van Munster-built 18ft skiffs Shaw and Partners Financial Services has set a high target in its seventh season of 18 footer sponsorship with their support of two brand new, Van Munster-built 18ft skiff hulls which will contest the 2026 Giltinan World Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Feb 23:49 GMT 2026 ORC Rules and Sailor Services now online 2026 ORC Rules and Sailor Services now online Also available is the 2026 updates to the ORC's unique Sailor Services system The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is pleased to announce that the 2026 editions of ORC Rules and Regulations are available. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 13 Feb 19:37 GMT 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 2 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 2 The weather continues to dictate the regatta For the second consecutive day, no races were held in Palamós Bay, and for the second day running, despite several attempts, it was not possible to complete a single race. by Jaume Soler Posted 13 Feb 19:19 GMT 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 2 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 2 A second day without action as heavy winds continue The second day of the Olympic Week Comunitat Valenciana Youth, held at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia, was marked by heavy winds on the Valencian coast, forcing the cancellation of all scheduled races. by 29er Class Posted 13 Feb 18:42 GMT València Community Youth Olympic Week day 2 València Community Youth Olympic Week day 2 Second day without action as Valencia's winds keep control The second day of the Olympic Week Comunitat Valenciana Youth, held at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia, was marked by heavy winds on the Valencian coast, forcing the cancellation of all scheduled races. by Pep Portas Posted 13 Feb 16:24 GMT Ullswater Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta Preview Ullswater Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta Preview Two full days of racing promise tight competition With February's chill still in the air, sailors are already looking ahead to the promise of warmer days and fresh breezes on Ullswater. by Jack Allan Posted 13 Feb 16:15 GMT National Team Racing Championship preview National Team Racing Championship preview West Kirby to host the Prince Philip Trophy in March - applications are open Applications are open for the 2026 edition of the RYA/UKTRA National Team Racing Championship for the Prince Philip Trophy. by RYA/UKTRA Posted 13 Feb 15:22 GMT Service Health Check from Cyclops Service Health Check from Cyclops A new service option for existing customers Every load sensor from Cyclops is pre-calibrated, accurate to within 1%, and plug-and-play straight out of the box. They're tested to destruction, engineered with extreme durability for the harshest conditions, and waterproof beyond IP67 rating. by Cyclops Marine Posted 13 Feb 14:00 GMT SailGP: USA's Taylor Canfield reflects SailGP: USA's Taylor Canfield reflects "Coming from someone that's been in a pretty serious crash - it's a heart stopping moment." "As we crowd these race courses, it gets just more and more dangerous. And coming from someone that's been in a pretty serious crash - it's a heart stopping moment. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Feb 13:50 GMT Cowes Week opens entries for Bicentenary regatta Cowes Week opens entries for Bicentenary regatta The iconic sporting events prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary Cowes Week Ltd is pleased to announce that entries are now open for Cowes Week 2026, as one of Britain's most iconic sporting events prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary on the Solent. by Cowes Week Ltd Posted 13 Feb 13:48 GMT Seventieth Finn Gold Cup opened in Brisbane Seventieth Finn Gold Cup opened in Brisbane With a star-studded welcome gala at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron The 70th Finn Gold Cup, partnered by Porsche Centre Brisbane, was opened Friday evening at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 13 Feb 13:00 GMT Howth Round the Island Dinghy Race preview Howth Round the Island Dinghy Race preview Regarded as both exhilarating and occasionally gruelling, 46 entries are already confirmed The HYC Round the Island Dinghy Race returns on 7 March 2026, bringing the curtain down on the club's ever-popular Frostbite Series with one of the most anticipated events of the winter calendar. by Julie Manahan Posted 13 Feb 12:27 GMT American Magic's Terry Hutchinson on the Merger American Magic's Terry Hutchinson on the Merger Hutchinson describes the SailGP team acquisition as the "Rockwool American Magic" merger". It seems that DeVos - backer of American Magic in the 2021 and 2024 America's Cups, is staying true to his stated intention not to compete in the next America's Cup scheduled for July 2027. What is Harry Melges IV future directions? by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Feb 12:22 GMT Oxford Blue set to wrap up the Sailjuice Series Oxford Blue set to wrap up the Sailjuice Series Eighth event takes place on Valentine's Day, with more than 60 entries signed up The eighth and final event of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series takes place on Valentine's Day, with more than 60 entries signed up for the Oxford Blue. by Andy Rice Posted 13 Feb 11:36 GMT Haven KJ Specialist and Commercial relocate Haven KJ Specialist and Commercial relocate To a new office at Yacht Haven Quay Plymouth Haven Knox-Johnston's Specialist and Commercial divisions, part of Howden, have relocated to a new office at Yacht Haven Quay Plymouth. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 13 Feb 10:30 GMT Emirates GBR looks to continue winning streak Emirates GBR looks to continue winning streak At ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix this weekend The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is hoping to continue its winning streak at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix this weekend, as the world's fastest racing on water returns to Auckland on 14 and 15 February. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 13 Feb 09:32 GMT RS Elite Class and RS Sailing agree transition RS Elite Class and RS Sailing agree transition To independent class association management The RS Elite Class Association together with RS Sailing, are pleased to announce an exciting new chapter for the RS Elite Class, as RS Sailing supports a handover of the manufacturing rights, enabling the Elite Class to move forward independently. by Elite One Design Class Posted 13 Feb 08:13 GMT SailGP team purchase creates more speculation SailGP team purchase creates more speculation One of the worst kept secrets in sailing was confirmed just ahead of today's SailGP Media Conference One of the worst kept secrets in sailing was confirmed just ahead of today's SailGP Media Conference. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Feb 04:51 GMT SailGP: Lightning threat cans Practice SailGP: Lightning threat cans Practice The Practice Racing scheduled for Friday was cancelled after a forecast of lightning The Practice Racing scheduled for Friday at ITM NZ SailGP, was cancelled after a forecast of lightning - whuch didn't eventuate. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Feb 03:46 GMT Black Foils Set to Rejoin Fleet Black Foils Set to Rejoin Fleet As ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Returns The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will welcome 13 international teams to Auckland this weekend for high-speed, high-action stadium racing just meters from the shoreline – all set against the backdrop of one of sailing's most iconic cities. by SailGP Posted 13 Feb 01:17 GMT 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 1 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 1 Opening day postponed due to strong winds The 2026 edition of the Comunitat Valenciana Youth Olympic Week officially kicked off at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia (RCNV), one of the event's five host venues alongside RCN Dénia, RCR Alicante, RCN Torrevieja, and Marina Portet. by 29er Class Posted 12 Feb 21:19 GMT American Magic Acquires ROCKWOOL Racing SaiGP Team American Magic Acquires ROCKWOOL Racing SaiGP Team A major new chapter for the Danish team in the global sail racing championship SailGP announced today that the ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team has been acquired by leading sports investor and American Magic Co-Founder, Doug DeVos. by American Magic Posted 12 Feb 20:36 GMT Caribbean Racing season Caribbean Racing season A+T support & new product preview A widely used display product from a well know manufacturer has just been announced as End of Life so discontinued. A+T will preview its upgrade for this display during the Caribbean Regattas. by A+T Instruments Posted 12 Feb 18:30 GMT Dart 15 Winter TT at Datchet Water Dart 15 Winter TT at Datchet Water Mild and finally dry conditions The Dart 15 fleet returned once again to Datchet for this, their fourth Winter TT of the season. After a prolonged spell of grey, cold and wet weather, thirteen competitors arrived to mild and finally dry conditions. by Jenny Ball Posted 12 Feb 17:29 GMT Port de Andratx to make Princesa Sofía even bigger Port de Andratx to make Princesa Sofía even bigger The sixth venue adding to the considerable structure of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca Port de Andratx will become the sixth venue for the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels with the addition of disabled sailing to the competition program for the 55th edition of the showcase Spanish regatta. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 12 Feb 17:22 GMT València Community Youth Olympic Week day 1 València Community Youth Olympic Week day 1 High winds keep the fleet ashore The first day of the Comunitat Valenciana Youth Olympic Week at RCN Valencia ended without any racing. As expected, strong winds along the Valencian coast kept the fleet ashore. by Pep Portas Posted 12 Feb 16:25 GMT Experience the Advantage of the Right Materials Experience the Advantage of the Right Materials Your sails work harder than any other part of your boat Your sails work harder than any other part of your boat. North experts help you choose the material that delivers the control, power, and consistency you need, no matter the conditions. by North Sails Posted 12 Feb 14:30 GMT 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 1 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 1 Day one racing suspended due to wind alert The first day of the 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy-20 Nations Cup saw all races scheduled for today cancelled due to the wind weather alert issued by the Government of Catalonia. by Jaume Soler Posted 12 Feb 14:03 GMT SailGP: No rule change after Fremantle fracas SailGP: No rule change after Fremantle fracas Despite the concerns of Black Foils skipper, there will be no changes on collision avoidance rules. No rule changes have been made following a spectacular collision, 90 seconds into Race 1, where the Swiss Sail GP team sliced the Kiwis' stern section off just behind the aft crossbeam, missing helmsman Peter Burling by just a metre. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 12 Feb 11:19 GMT MGR Fleet Conquers South Atlantic to Recife MGR Fleet Conquers South Atlantic to Recife Only 2500 miles to History! The McIntyre Mini Globe Race's fourth and final leg delivered its most varied phase yet as the fleet traversed the South Atlantic from the remote outpost of Saint Helena to the vibrant Brazilian coast at Recife. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 12 Feb 09:12 GMT RORC Nelson's Cup Series 2026 Preview RORC Nelson's Cup Series 2026 Preview Race ready in Antigua As the final inshore proving ground before the start of the RORC Caribbean 600, the series blends short, intense coastal racing with one of the most distinctive courses in the region, the Antigua 360. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 12 Feb 07:39 GMT 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games overall 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games overall Light winds decide the final day in Lanzarote Medal Series partially completed as Finn Hawkins and Emma Wilson are crowned overall winners of the iQFOiL International Games. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 12 Feb 05:27 GMT SailGP: All eyes on Auckland in wake of Fremantle SailGP: All eyes on Auckland in wake of Fremantle Sharon Brettkelly talks with Sail-World's Richard Gladwell about the upcoming SailGP event Sharon Brettkelly, one of the presenters, for The Detail talks with Richard Gladwell, Sail-World's NZ Editor about recent developments in SailGP, following the first event in Fremantle, and New Zealand's chances of holding further SailGP events. by Sharon Brettkelly, The Detail Posted 12 Feb 03:20 GMT Boats, sails and communities to discover Boats, sails and communities to discover At the 2026 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Whether you're considering a new boat purchase, looking to improve your performance through sails and setup advice, or you're keen to tap into the knowledge and community offered by Class Associations, our exhibitors have so much expertise to share. by RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Posted 11 Feb 19:30 GMT València Community Youth Olympic Week Preview València Community Youth Olympic Week Preview 278 sailors from 18 countries in the 29er fleet The Real Club Náutico de Valencia (RCNV), one of the host venues alongside RCN Dénia, RCR Alicante, RCN Torrevieja, and Marina Portet, will begin its series of regattas on Thursday, February 12. The event will run through Sunday, February 15. by Pep Portas Posted 11 Feb 18:06 GMT 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy preview 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy preview Several changes compared to recent editions The 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy - 19 Nations Cup begins a new chapter with several changes compared to recent editions. by Jaume Soler Posted 11 Feb 17:42 GMT