BLT's Perfect Eight Seals Cork Week Overall Win BLT's Perfect Eight Seals Cork Week Overall Win Sam Laidlaw's Royal Yacht Squadron Quarter Tonner completed a perfect week Sam Laidlaw's Royal Yacht Squadron Quarter Tonner BLT completed a perfect Cork Week, winning all eight races sailed in IRC Three to win the overall prize for Cork Week, the Kinsale Kettle. by Louay Habib Posted 11 Jul 01:19 PDT J/70 U.S. Nationals 2026 at Santa Barbara Day 1 J/70 U.S. Nationals 2026 at Santa Barbara Day 1 Dime and Crester Deadlocked After Opening Day Santa Barbara delivered a classic summer afternoon for the opening day of the 2026 J/70 U.S. National Championship as 37 teams from California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Massachusetts and New York completed four races off Santa Barbara Yacht Club. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 10 Jul 20:25 PDT International Moth UK Nationals Day 2 International Moth UK Nationals Day 2 Four fantastic races for the fleet on Friday in a fourteen knot breeze After basking in the sunshine and bimbling on the boats while looking out on a millpond Portland Harbour on Thursday, the wind filled in as predicted on Friday to provide four fantastic races for the fleet in a fourteen knot breeze from the South East. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Jul 15:24 PDT 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 4 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 4 Consistency brings the biggest reward After yesterday's lay day, the wind decided to set some different tests for the 90 boats contesting the 505 World Championships at Hayling Island Sailing Club. by Chris Thorne Posted 10 Jul 14:58 PDT Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 5 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 5 Köster and Ruano reign at home In front of a home crowd at the world's most famous wave sailing arena, Gran Canaria's own Philip Köster and Daida Ruano Moreno claimed victory at the Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup, delivering a fairytale double for the island that built them. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 10 Jul 13:32 PDT J/70 U.S. Nationals 2026 begins this weekend J/70 U.S. Nationals 2026 begins this weekend A new chapter in West Coast J/70 sailing begins this weekend 38 teams from California, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, New York, and Arizona will gather at Santa Barbara YC for the J/70 U.S. Nationals, marking the largest West Coast showing of J/70s since the Class last held its World Championship in California. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 10 Jul 12:09 PDT 6th AEGEAN 600 day 6: All in (nearly) 6th AEGEAN 600 day 6: All in (nearly) They are expected to finish later tonight or in the early hours of tomorrow Last night and early this morning all but two remaining teams have finished the 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600, organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and Olympic Marine. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 10 Jul 11:50 PDT 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds overall 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds overall Saoncella, Stopchenko, Schleicher and Kabasakal claim the 2026 world titles The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships came to a thrilling conclusion today at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, where a week of world-class competition ended with spectacular Medal Series in all four categories. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 10 Jul 11:32 PDT Cape 31 Med circuit round 4 day 1 Cape 31 Med circuit round 4 day 1 La Pericolosa leads after opening day in Scarlino Round 4 of the Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit got under way in Scarlino today, with three races completed in beautiful Tuscan conditions to kick off what promises to be another closely fought regatta. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 10 Jul 11:20 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 4 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 4 Kiwis fly in the light stuff as the elimination battles heat up Day 4 brought the start of the elimination series for the 49er fleet — and another tricky, patchy forecast that turned racing into a game of chess. With the breeze light and unstable, today was all about finding the pressure. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 10 Jul 11:05 PDT 2026 29er World Championship Kiel overall 2026 29er World Championship Kiel overall France takes the title after a dramatic final day It was a day full of suspense, especially when it came to deciding the 2026 World Champions. A fierce battle unfolded between Argentina, Sweden, and France, keeping everyone on edge until the very last moment. by International 29er Class Posted 10 Jul 07:05 PDT Uber ORC B brings together Champions Uber ORC B brings together Champions One of the most open title battles of the 44 Copa del Rey Mapfre The Uber ORC B class will gather in the Bay of Palma the reigning ORC World Champion together with the winners of the Conde de Godó Trophy, Sandberg PalmaVela and the SM La Reina Trophy, in the 44 Copa del Rey Mapfre. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 10 Jul 05:36 PDT Yacht Racing Forum 2026 keynote speakers Yacht Racing Forum 2026 keynote speakers Sam Watson, CEO of North Technology Group, and Marzio Perrelli, CEO of The America's Cup announced The Yacht Racing Forum is delighted to announce that Sam Watson, CEO of North Technology Group, and Marzio Perrelli, CEO of The America's Cup, will deliver the opening keynote addresses at the 2026 Yacht Racing Forum. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 10 Jul 05:34 PDT Valerian Lebrun leads Finn Class WTF Grand Slam Valerian Lebrun leads Finn Class WTF Grand Slam 206 sailors have so far taken part in at least one event France's Valerian Lebrun is the half time leader in the inaugural World Tour for Finns Grand Slam Series after the first four legs have been completed. by Robert Deaves Posted 10 Jul 05:01 PDT Luxury race boat hits the market Luxury race boat hits the market Kuujjuaq can be raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. Auckland boutique brokerage McD Yachts is offering a high-performance yacht designed by a world-leading design office, capable of being raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. by Richard Gladwell Posted 10 Jul 04:47 PDT Cork Week 2026 Day 4 Cork Week 2026 Day 4 Momentum Builds on the Penultimate Day For Race Day Four on Thursday 9 July, Cork Week returned to a varied programme after Wednesday's Harbour Race. by Louay Habib Posted 10 Jul 01:00 PDT 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 5 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 5 Medal Series participats officially decided The 2026 World Championships reached a decisive milestone on Thursday at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, as the Opening Series came to an end and the athletes who will battle for the world titles in Friday's Medal Series were officially decided. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 10 Jul 00:48 PDT Keen rivalries set for 59th Governor's Cup Keen rivalries set for 59th Governor's Cup Including Youth Match Racing world champ and runner-up The Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship is always competitive. However, this year there will be a number of matches that will be intriguing to watch and especially important to the competitors involved. by Emily O'Connell Posted 9 Jul 23:03 PDT 6th AEGEAN 600 day 5 6th AEGEAN 600 day 5 HORC and Olympic Marine will still have another 22 teams to finish After a fitful 24 hours of frustrating fluky wind, the Meltemi has come back (mostly) for another 16 teams to finish by sunset today at the AEGEAN 600. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 9 Jul 13:46 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 Light, shifty and technical - the Baltic changes the game As predicted, Day 3 brought a very different Eckernförde. The big breeze of the opening days gave way to much lighter, shifty conditions that turned the racing technical and demanding — a day for patience, lane management and reading the water. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 9 Jul 12:54 PDT 2026 Finn European Masters preview 2026 Finn European Masters preview Heading to Mar Menor this October Five years after the hugely successful 2021 Finn World Masters, the Finn fleet will return to the Mar Menor, in Murcia, Spain, this October for the 2026 Finn European Masters. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Jul 12:26 PDT New recruits & cool graphics at Moth UK Nationals New recruits & cool graphics at Moth UK Nationals Sunshine, portents and Lightning McQueen designs There are several newcomers this year and finding out their route into the foiling Moth class is fascinating. Amongst them is Grant Blake from Oxford Sailing Club, who has bought a second-hand Exocet and added some great looking graphics to the boat. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Jul 08:56 PDT Alexia Barrier to be first solo woman in an ULTIM Alexia Barrier to be first solo woman in an ULTIM In the history of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe After setting the first round-the-world record with an all-female crew for the Jules Verne Trophy, French woman Alexia Barrier is extending her horizons once again by entering the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe at the helm of IDEC SPORT - CIC. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 9 Jul 08:48 PDT 30 Yrs of Olympic ILCA Sailing: Santiago Lange 30 Yrs of Olympic ILCA Sailing: Santiago Lange "Atlanta 1996 taught me how to do the next ones" As part of ILCA's "30 Years of Olympic ILCA Sailing" series, we speak with sailors who competed in the class's Olympic debut and reflect on what that experience means three decades on. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 9 Jul 07:09 PDT 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 3 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 3 Germans turn up the heat Like the previous few days of the 505 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen, Wednesday dawned bright and sunny but even warmer. by Chris Thorne Posted 9 Jul 03:36 PDT Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 1 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 1 Bringing the world's leading riders to the thermal breezes of Gizzeria The Wingfoil Racing World Cup has reached Calabria for the first time, bringing the world's leading riders to the thermal breezes of Gizzeria for the fourth stop of a season that is gathering momentum with every event. by IWSA Media Posted 9 Jul 02:58 PDT Cape 31 Med circuit round 4 preview Cape 31 Med circuit round 4 preview As the fleet arrives in Scarlino this weekend the battle for the title is more open than ever As the Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit arrives in Scarlino this weekend for Round 4, the battle for the 2026 title is more open than ever, with a season-high 17 international teams preparing to take to the water. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 9 Jul 02:42 PDT Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 4 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 4 Javier Escribano crowned U18 Boys Champion Families and their talented kids shone brightly at the Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup 2026. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 9 Jul 02:01 PDT Cork Week 2026 Day 3 Cork Week 2026 Day 3 Harbour race takes centre stage, after eerie blanket of thick fog Race Day Three at Cork Week began under an eerie blanket of thick fog, with racing delayed as sea mist engulfed Cork Harbour and its approaches. Eventually, a south-westerly breeze swept through to lift the curtain. by Louay Habib Posted 9 Jul 01:33 PDT 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 5 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 5 Gold and Silver fleets have now completed six races in the Finals series Another perfectly on-schedule day in Kiel, especially for the Gold and Silver fleets, which have now completed six races in the Finals series. All eyes are now on the final day, where the 2026 29er World Champions will be crowned. by International 29er Class Posted 8 Jul 20:56 PDT All nations confirmed for 2026 Team Racing Worlds All nations confirmed for 2026 Team Racing Worlds Stockholm to host the event - the first time ever in Europe The starting field is now complete. All 12 nations have confirmed their participation in the 2026 Team Racing World Championship for keelboats, to be held in Stockholm on 12-16 August. by World Sailing Posted 8 Jul 20:34 PDT Tiedemann Classics Regatta Tiedemann Classics Regatta The 2026 Classic Yacht Challenge Series has officially started The last weekend in June marked the official start of the Northeast classic sailing season with the first event of this year's CYCS: The New York Yacht Club Tiedemann Classics Regatta. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 8 Jul 16:25 PDT Entry open for 2027 Block Island Race Week Entry open for 2027 Block Island Race Week 32nd edition of the event set for June 21-25 Today, the Storm Trysail Club announced that entry for the 32nd edition of Block Island Race Week (BIRW) is now open. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 8 Jul 14:37 PDT 6th AEGEAN 600 day 4 6th AEGEAN 600 day 4 Thrills and spills shifting towards intense concentration and focus The thrills and spills of the first three days of racing in the AEGEAN 600 is starting to shift towards intense concentration and focus as light air descends on the race course, especially at its western end near the finish. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 8 Jul 13:09 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 A longer commute for the sailors, but as they say, that's part of the game Day 2 of the 2026 European Championship began bright and early, with the first fleets launching at 9:30 AM to make the long trip out to the racecourse. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 8 Jul 12:22 PDT 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 3 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 3 Eight qualifiers earn their place in the main draw The Challenger rounds are where dreams are made and hearts are broken - it all went down at the Home of the Wind today at the Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup 2026. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 8 Jul 11:44 PDT Mini round the world race for the maxi class Mini round the world race for the maxi class Near photo finishes, calms, sudden gusts, joy, terror and amazing scenery in the Aegean 600 With near photo finishes, calms, strong winds, sudden gusts, joy, terror and some amazing scenery, this year's Aegean 600 was like a mini round the world race for the 10 maxi yachts competing within the record-sized fleet of 71. by International Maxi Association Posted 8 Jul 11:25 PDT 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 4 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 4 Another day of intense heat and challenging thermal conditions The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships continued today, with another day of intense heat and challenging thermal conditions testing the world's best young windsurfers as the Qualifying Series approached its decisive stages. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 8 Jul 11:12 PDT Guy deBoer on the 2026 GGR Guy deBoer on the 2026 GGR A Q&A with Guy deBoer on the Golden Globe Race 2026 American Guy deBoer is unlikely to forget September 18, 2022. He was competing in the GGR 2022, when an prolonged exhaustion coincided with an windshift, and Spirit, his Tashiba 36, ran aground. Now, four years later, deBoer is preparing for the GGR 2026. by David Schmidt Posted 8 Jul 08:00 PDT America's Cup: French AC75 catches fire America's Cup: French AC75 catches fire French AC75 catches fire after capsize AC75 during practice session after "systems issue" French capsize AC75 off Lorient during a practice session after they "experienced a systems issue". The AC75 was righted, but it was very bow-down, indicating a major ingress of water into the bow area. Smoke was emitted from the half-sunk boat. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 8 Jul 07:03 PDT