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 00:44 PST 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 13 Feb 21:35 PST 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 13 Feb 20:00 PST 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 15:49 PST US Sailing announces US Sailing Awards winners US Sailing announces US Sailing Awards winners The Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy is US Sailing's most prestigious award US Sailing is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy and the Kevin Burnham Memorial Award, which were presented at the New York Yacht Club Champion's Dinner in New York City. by US Sailing Posted 13 Feb 14:54 PST 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 11:37 PST 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 11:19 PST 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 10:42 PST 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 08:24 PST 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 06:00 PST 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 05:50 PST 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 05:00 PST 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 04:22 PST US Sailing announces winners US Sailing announces winners Of the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards US Sailing is proud to announce the winners of the prestigious 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards. by US Sailing Posted 12 Feb 21:39 PST 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 12 Feb 20:51 PST 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 12 Feb 19:46 PST 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 12 Feb 17:17 PST SDYC's Women's Winter Invitational returns SDYC's Women's Winter Invitational returns Invitation-only event celebrates competition, camaraderie, and the advancement of women in sailing San Diego Yacht Club's annual Women's Winter Invitational Regatta (WWIR) returns to the La Playa Basin in San Diego February 14-15, 2026. by Karina Sandhu, SDYC Posted 12 Feb 14:59 PST 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 13:19 PST 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 12:36 PST 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 10:30 PST 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 09:22 PST 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 08:25 PST 2026 Melges 24 Midwinters Preview 2026 Melges 24 Midwinters Preview The regatta officially launches the 2026 North American Sailing Series Winter fades and the Melges 24 season comes roaring to life February 13-15, 2026, as the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series returns to St. Petersburg, hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 12 Feb 06:57 PST 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 06:30 PST 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 06:03 PST 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 03:19 PST 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 01:12 PST 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 11 Feb 23:39 PST Marine Auctions: February Online Auctions Marine Auctions: February Online Auctions Bidding to Open on Friday 21st February at 5am AEST The bidding will Open on Friday 21st February at 5am AEST and will close on Thursday 27th Febraury 2026 at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 11 Feb 23:15 PST 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 11 Feb 21:27 PST 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 11 Feb 19:20 PST U.S. SailGP Team Unveils Star-Studded Video U.S. SailGP Team Unveils Star-Studded Video Featuring Celebrity Ownership Group ahead of NZ GP The U.S. SailGP Team today released a new launch film ahead of the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, offering a first look at the vision shaping the next chapter of the American high performance racing team. by Sam Sterling Posted 11 Feb 13:03 PST 2026 Corsair Nationals to be held in San Francisco 2026 Corsair Nationals to be held in San Francisco Hosted by the Bay Area Multihull Association (BAMA) Mark your calendar, get ready for three days of championship racing on the legendary waters of San Francisco Bay. Join the racing fleet or cruise alongside - all sailors are welcome to experience, spectate, and celebrate trimaran excellence. by Richard Allen Posted 11 Feb 12:25 PST NWSA/SCYA Women's Sailing Conference Registration NWSA/SCYA Women's Sailing Conference Registration Taking place March 20th to 22nd at Long Beach Yacht Club, California The National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) and Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) have collaborated to bring the Women's Sailing Conference to Long Beach, California. by National Women's Sailing Association Posted 11 Feb 10:58 PST 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 10:06 PST 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 09:42 PST Spring Boat Show at X-Yachts Spring Boat Show at X-Yachts The focus is fully on the yachts in Haderslev, Denmark Experience X-Yachts up close this spring. We're excited to invite you to a brand-new event for 2026: a special spring edition of our In-House Boat Show, taking place on March 7th, 2026 from 11 AM to 4 PM at the X-Yachts yard in Haderslev. by X-Yachts Posted 11 Feb 08:30 PST Rooster Supertherm Rooster Supertherm Advanced wetsuits for cold sailing Staying motivated through the colder months starts with staying comfortable. If you're warm, flexible, and unrestricted, you'll sail longer — and get more from every session. by Rooster Posted 11 Feb 04:00 PST Just three weeks until the 470 Europeans Just three weeks until the 470 Europeans Nearly 60 teams from 21 nations set for the first major regatta of 2026 in Vilamoura Just over three weeks remain until the first major meeting of the world's best 470 sailors in the 2026 season. From 6 to 14 March, the Portuguese sailing venue of Vilamoura will host the 470 Europeans. by Prow Media Posted 11 Feb 02:59 PST