Zhik Surge X Zhik Surge X The first waterproof race shoe is here For years, competitive sailors have faced an impossible trade-off: the agility of a race shoe, or dry feet. Now you can have both. Introducing the Surge X. The first waterproof race shoe for sailing. by Zhik Posted 8 Mar 15:00 PDT Qualified. Determined. Passionate. Focussed. Qualified. Determined. Passionate. Focussed. And experienced, to boot. Joining the dots was both a pleasure and natural job for Jessica. Little wonder that it is all working out, then. And it is only the beginning! Take a former Australian Sailing Team member who has her Barrenjoey Pin, who's also an Environmental Scientist and certified teacher with over 10 years of experience... by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 8 Mar 14:00 PDT Cayard and Kleen win the 99th Bacardi Cup Cayard and Kleen win the 99th Bacardi Cup A dogfight for the ages After 45 years of chasing one of sailing's most storied trophies, Paul Cayard finally won the Bacardi Cup. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 8 Mar 11:45 PDT Thailand in January and February 2027 Thailand in January and February 2027 Ideal racing destination for ILCA and OK Dinghy sailors The Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand has recently completed three successful events - the Open Thailand ILCA Nationals, the Varuna Masters, and the Open Thailand OK Dinghy Nationals. by Morten Jakobsen Posted 8 Mar 10:05 PDT 2026 470 European Championships Preview 2026 470 European Championships Preview The atmosphere is heating up After two days of registration and measurements, the atmosphere in the boat park is heating up. Fifty-three teams from 20 nations will begin the battle for the European title on Monday. by International 470 Class Association Posted 8 Mar 09:50 PDT Global Solo Challenge 2nd edition 2027-28 launch Global Solo Challenge 2nd edition 2027-28 launch Institutions and sailors gathered in Vigo as momentum builds toward 2027 The gathering brought together skippers from the first edition of the GSC, sailors preparing their campaigns for the 2027-2028 race, representatives of maritime institutions and local authorities, and members of Galicia's vibrant sailing community. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 8 Mar 09:21 PDT Forging Forward: Stories of Skill and Resilience Forging Forward: Stories of Skill and Resilience This International Women's Day, we honor that independent spirit We have always known that women in sailing have the skill, the grit, and the brilliance to conquer the water on their own. And behind every athlete forging forward is a constellation of forces moving with her. by North Sails Posted 8 Mar 09:00 PDT Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 3 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 3 Full Tilt in the Trades Fast, physical and tactically engaging, Race 2 provided another impressive showcase of superyacht racing in Antigua's legendary trade wind conditions. What a spectacle! by Louay Habib Posted 8 Mar 08:53 PDT Vigo to host the 2027 J/70 Corinthian Worlds Vigo to host the 2027 J/70 Corinthian Worlds The event will bring together the world's top teams in one of Europe's most renowned sailing venues The International J/70 Class Association has awarded the 2027 J/70 Corinthian World Championship to Vigo, Spain. The event will be hosted by the Real Club Náutico de Vigo in collaboration with the Spanish J/70 Class Association. by J/70 International Class Posted 8 Mar 08:44 PDT Built for those who thrive in the extremes Built for those who thrive in the extremes Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro is engineered 18% lighter than comparable systems Developed alongside elite offshore sailors and proven in the harshest marine environments, Ocean Pro redefines offshore protection — engineered 18% lighter than comparable systems, without compromise. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Mar 05:00 PDT Seawolf takes IRC Overall in Rolex China Sea Race Seawolf takes IRC Overall in Rolex China Sea Race A historic win for William Liu's Ker 42 Custom The Rolex China Sea Race has come to a close, with William Liu's Ker 42 Custom Seawolf crowned IRC Overall Champion, Philip Turner's R/P 66 Team Alive-Rampage taking Line Honours and Tiger Mok marking history as the first solo competitor. by Vivian Ngan Posted 8 Mar 04:54 PDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 2 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 2 Totally opposite conditions to the opening race but the result was the same Race 2 produced conditions totally opposite to those of the opening race but the result was the same as the outstanding defending champion Yandoo team took the honours with another display of brilliant crew work on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 8 Mar 03:35 PDT Musto Skiff 2025 Class Survey Report Published Musto Skiff 2025 Class Survey Report Published Questions on the boat experience, training weekends, and event circuits This latest survey included a class member vote on the future integration of the Small Mainsail X at organised events, and questions on the boat experience, training weekends, and event circuits. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 8 Mar 01:12 PDT Over 470 women set for the Princesa Sofía Mallorca Over 470 women set for the Princesa Sofía Mallorca Including the Youth World Sailor of the Year More than 470 of the best Olympic class sailing specialists will compete from 27 March to 4 April in the 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 8 Mar 00:25 PDT POLA Harbor Cup at Los Angeles Day 2 POLA Harbor Cup at Los Angeles Day 2 Trio of races see Charleston cling to the lead Strong gusting breeze forced a nearly four-hour postponement of racing on Day Two of the 2026 Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup here today. by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 7 Mar 20:06 PDT 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 2 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 2 Strong winds and tactical racecourses kept sailors on their toes Day 3 of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta delivered some of the most dramatic racing of the week so far, as strong winds and tactical racecourses kept sailors on their toes around the island. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 7 Mar 19:28 PDT Doyle Sails RNI: Ragnar holds overall Lead - Leg 2 Doyle Sails RNI: Ragnar holds overall Lead - Leg 2 Ragnar sailed by Brett Elliott and James Glidden have moved into the overall lead after Leg 2. Ragnar, a Sunfast 3300 sailed by Brett Elliott and James Glidden, has finished second on the 476nm Leg 2 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race, backing up their second place in Leg 1, and putting them into the overall lead. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 7 Mar 18:56 PST Puerto Rico "Wind Warriors Windsurf World Wave Tou Puerto Rico "Wind Warriors Windsurf World Wave Tou Solidifying the island's status as a premier global destination for the sport Following its sixth successful edition, the Puerto Rico "Wind Warriors" Windsurf World Wave Tour event, presented by @VoyTuristeando has solidified the island's status as a premier global destination for the sport. by Irene Kravitz Correa Posted 7 Mar 15:32 PST Rhody Regatta to benefit Meals on Wheels Rhody Regatta to benefit Meals on Wheels Race around Conanicut Island will benefit Meals on Wheels of Newport County The fourth annual Rhody Regatta, hosted by the International Yacht and Athletic Club (IYAC) on Saturday, May 30, will help kick off the 2026 sailing season on Narragansett Bay. by Barby MacGowan Posted 7 Mar 07:55 PST 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Preview 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Preview IRC, CSA & One-Design Classes Invited With one month to go, the 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for April 2–5, 2026, is gearing up to deliver the high-quality racing sailors count on, served up with the relaxed, beachside setting of the St. Thomas Yacht Club. by Carol Bareuther Posted 7 Mar 07:08 PST Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 2 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 2 Squalls, strategy and stunning yachts Trade winds, turquoise water and a spectacular pursuit start set the stage for the first race of the 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Series along Antigua's dramatic south and west coasts. by Louay Habib Posted 7 Mar 07:03 PST Rolex Swan Cup returns to Porto Cervo Rolex Swan Cup returns to Porto Cervo The event once again brings together the international Swan fleet for a week of racing & celebration The Rolex Swan Cup returns to the waters of Porto Cervo for its 23rd edition, marking a milestone year as Nautor Swan celebrates its 60th anniversary. by Nautor Swan Posted 7 Mar 06:34 PST Countdown to Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Countdown to Antigua Sailing Week 2026 One of the Caribbean's most recognizable sailing events for more than half a century For more than half a century, Antigua Sailing Week has been one of the Caribbean's most recognizable sailing events. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 7 Mar 06:03 PST Porsche Centre Brisbane Finn championships success Porsche Centre Brisbane Finn championships success Many bodies may be broken and a few egos destroyed & boats are showing signs of wear After an incredible three weeks of Finn sailing at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, many bodies may be broken and a few egos destroyed & boats are showing signs of wear, but the collective pride of a monumental achievement will survive. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Mar 03:50 PST Global Solo Challenge sailors gather in Vigo Global Solo Challenge sailors gather in Vigo Momentum builds toward the 2027 start The gathering brought together skippers from the first edition of the Global Solo Challenge, sailors preparing their campaigns for the 2027-2028 race, representatives of maritime institutions and local authorities. by Marco Nannini Posted 7 Mar 03:23 PST America's Cup Rialto: Kiwis close to sailing AC75 America's Cup Rialto: Kiwis close to sailing AC75 The Kiwis are expected to sail their AC75 next week. New episode of America's Cup Legal. ACP hiring. Emirates Team NZ are expected to launch their re-purposed AC75 and start next week. It is claimed in social media that the New York Attorney General has asked the current Trustee, RNZYS, to comment on the ACP complaint. ACP has made a key appointment. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 7 Mar 01:26 PST JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 1 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 1 A day dominated by light wind strength and a number of changes of direction The opening race of the JJ Giltinan 18ft skiff World Championship 2026, presented by The Winning Group, produced a day dominated by light wind strength and a number of changes of direction which made for many surprising performances throughout the fleet. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Mar 01:17 PST Enter now to win PredictWind DataHub and Sub Enter now to win PredictWind DataHub and Sub Your last chance to win the ultimate prize: PredictWind DataHub and Pro-subscription Your last chance to win the ultimate prize: a 12-month PredictWind Professional subscription and DataHub®, the ultimate GPS tracker and smart device. - Closes Sunday March 8 (NZT) by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 7 Mar 00:39 PST Effortless Upgrades for Huge Benefits Effortless Upgrades for Huge Benefits Now's the time to upgrade the details that make a real difference If you've started your boat prep, now's the time to upgrade the details that make a real difference. by Rooster Posted 7 Mar 00:30 PST Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 3 Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 3 How to understand how to prevent boat damage, seasickness and crew fatigue In Part 3 of the five part PredictWind series, James Evenson (Sailing Zingaro) tells you how to understand how to prevent boat damage, seasickness and crew fatigue, this is the foundation of all weather routing. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 6 Mar 23:52 PST 99th Bacardi Cup Day 5 99th Bacardi Cup Day 5 Cayard Holds Narrow Lead as Scheidt Forces Final-Day Showdown The 99th Bacardi Cup is headed for a final-day showdown. Will we see a Paul Cayard vs. Robert Scheidt match race? Just two teams are left in contention for the 99th Bacardi Cup title: Paul Cayard / Frithjof Kleen and Robert Scheidt / Austin Sperry. by Hannah Lee Noll & Ana Stewart Posted 6 Mar 22:30 PST 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 2 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 2 The legendary Around the Island Race returned in spectacular fashion The legendary Around the Island Race returned in spectacular fashion on Day 2 of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, delivering thrilling tactics, high speeds, and unforgettable moments on the water. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 6 Mar 20:00 PST POLA Harbor Cup at Los Angeles Day 1 POLA Harbor Cup at Los Angeles Day 1 Charleston Cougars take early lead The College of Charleston Cougars took an early lead on Day One of the Port of Los Angles Harbor Cup regatta with a solid record of 1-1-1-3 in the first four races of the 10-race, three-day series. by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 6 Mar 19:44 PST Full bore and the real deal - Mark Bradford Full bore and the real deal - Mark Bradford Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show One of Season Four is now live - Squark - MD North Sails AUS Known internationally as Squark, North Sails Australia's MD, Mark Bradford, comes onto Season Four of Bulwarks and Bulldust to talk Olympic Classes, TP52s, Supermaxis, OD classes, OTB Classes, Cruising Vessels, and the very latest in sail making. by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 6 Mar 19:07 PST Musto Skiff Mainsail X Vote results Musto Skiff Mainsail X Vote results The survey report is due to be published this weekend At the close of the 2025 sailing season, the Musto Skiff class launched their annual 2025 Class Survey, which included a class member vote on the future integration of the small Mainsail X at organised events. by Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 6 Mar 09:17 PST Discover the Barton HB1 Continuous Line Furler Discover the Barton HB1 Continuous Line Furler Designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in all conditions Recently launched, the Barton Marine Continuous Line Furler is designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in all conditions - even the most challenging. by Barton Marine Posted 6 Mar 08:30 PST Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 1 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 1 Hetairos Smashes Round Antigua Record The first day of racing at the 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) delivered spectacular sailing conditions with two standalone races: the 48.31nm Round Antigua Race and the 33.51nm Half-Island Race. by Louay Habib Posted 6 Mar 07:45 PST World Sailing celebrates International Women's Day World Sailing celebrates International Women's Day Highlighting the stories of six volunteers from The Magenta Project World Sailing is marking this year's International Women's Day by encouraging more people to be allies and mentors for women in sailing. by World Sailing Posted 6 Mar 06:21 PST 2026 Rolex China Sea Race finish 2026 Rolex China Sea Race finish Team Alive-Rampage takes Line Honours Phillip Turner and Noel Chan's Reichel/Pugh 66 Team Alive-Rampage crossed the finish line at Subic Bay on Friday 6 March at 13:15:08, claiming Line Honours in the 2026 Rolex China Sea Race from Hong Kong to Subic Bay. by Vivian Ngan Posted 6 Mar 02:47 PST JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Invitation Race JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Invitation Race An absorbing contest which wasn't decided until the final one hundred metres The traditional Invitation Race got the JJ Giltinan Trophy under way in a 8-10 knot SE breeze on Sydney Harbour today and produced an absorbing contest which wasn't decided until the final one hundred metres of the long South-East course. by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Mar 01:02 PST