Playbook & preparation for the RORC Caribbean 600 Playbook & preparation for the RORC Caribbean 600 Pressure over promise: Extracts from Brian Thompson's 600 Playbook The RORC Caribbean 600 is a race of fine margins. Across countless tactical corners, preparation, positioning and playbook calls will decide who thrives. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Feb 18:17 GMT This was a fishing net This was a fishing net The Henri-Lloyd Bergen line uses pioneering NetPlus® recycled nylon Born from the sea, we feel a responsibility to protect it. Our Bergen line uses pioneering NetPlus® recycled nylon, transforming discarded fishing nets into high-performance fabric. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 Feb 16:30 GMT Brand-new GP Watercraft website Brand-new GP Watercraft website Living and breathing the mantra 'Crafted for Performance. Shaped by Experience.' GP Watercraft work, live and breathe the mantra 'Crafted for Performance. Shaped by Experience.' by GP Watercraft Posted 20 Feb 16:00 GMT Last chance for early bird entries Last chance for early bird entries For historic 2026 Royal Escape Race Sailors are being urged to secure their place in the 2026 Royal Escape Race, with early bird entry pricing closing on 28 February 2026 for one of the South Coast's most distinctive offshore challenges. by Sussex Yacht Club Posted 20 Feb 14:43 GMT McIntyre Mini Globe fleet sets off on the last leg McIntyre Mini Globe fleet sets off on the last leg 2300-miles from Recife, Brazil to the finish line in Antigua On Thursday 19th February 2026 at 2pm local time, eleven ALMA Class Globe 580 Mighty Mini's racing in the McIntyre Mini Globe Race set sail from Recife in Brazil on the last 2300-mile leg of a 24,000-mile solo race around the planet. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 20 Feb 13:11 GMT Seldén Launches Dinghy Website & E-Commerce Store Seldén Launches Dinghy Website & E-Commerce Store Launching at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Seldén will officially launch its new dedicated dinghy website and e-commerce platform, dinghy.seldenmast.com, which will be going live this Saturday at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. by Seldén Mast Posted 20 Feb 12:00 GMT Plenty to celebrate with Ovington Boats Plenty to celebrate with Ovington Boats At the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 Tomorrow sees the start of the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026! We are excited to be there with lots of exciting offers, updates and products on our stand, so do stop by and chat with the team. by Ovington Boats Posted 20 Feb 10:30 GMT The World's Toughest Race? The World's Toughest Race? Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Update after Stage 6 The Clipper Round the World Race is what many regard as true ocean racing. Exposed to the elements on deck in traditionally shaped displacement yachts. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Feb 09:30 GMT Learn more about the world of epoxy Learn more about the world of epoxy At the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show When you admire all of the boats at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, taking place on the 21st and 22nd February 2026, you may not realise just how many have been constructed, restored or repaired using PRO-SET® or WEST SYSTEM® epoxies. by Wessex Resins & Adhesives Posted 20 Feb 08:30 GMT 18ft Skiff Club Championship Finale this Sunday 18ft Skiff Club Championship Finale this Sunday Last race before the 2026 Giltinan Championship When the Australian 18 Footers League fleet lines up on Sunday for the final race of the Club Championship, it will be the last opportunity for each team to test their form against rivals in race conditions for the Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 20 Feb 06:48 GMT Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane overall Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane overall Alessandro Marega becomes first Italian to win Finn Gold Cup Alessandro Marega has won the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup after an incredible week of world class sailing at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 Feb 05:47 GMT UK Nacra 15 Class set for the Dinghy Show UK Nacra 15 Class set for the Dinghy Show Are you a Junior or Youth sailor thinking about your next class? Are you a Junior or Youth sailor thinking about your next class? Do you like to sail FAST? Are you looking for a friendly fleet with plenty of opportunities to attend International events? by Roger Cerrato Posted 20 Feb 05:28 GMT RORC Nelson's Cup overall RORC Nelson's Cup overall Come-from-behind IMA maxi victory for Leopard 3 Antigua saved the best for last with trade winds edging into the high teens for the third and final day of racing for the IMA Maxi class at the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Nelson's Cup held off Antigua's English Harbour. by International Maxi Association Posted 20 Feb 02:55 GMT B14 UK class looking ahead at 2026 B14 UK class looking ahead at 2026 European and Global Championships in Torbay, plus new carbon fibre boom The B14 Class Association has confirmed Pathfinder Homes as title sponsor for the Pathfinder Homes B14 European and Global Championships, set to take place in Torquay UK from 17-26 June 2026. by Ryan Gerrish Posted 19 Feb 20:24 GMT Musto launches new Championship Collection Musto launches new Championship Collection Showcasing the new range at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show this weekend British performance sailing brand Musto will be showcasing its new Championship Collection at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, taking place 21-22 February, introducing a purpose-built range designed for the next generation of competitive dinghy sailors. by Musto Posted 19 Feb 16:00 GMT The Mini 6.50 fleet joins 'La Larga' The Mini 6.50 fleet joins 'La Larga' At the 22nd edition of Sandberg PalmaVela The 22nd edition of Sandberg PalmaVela strengthens its sporting profile with the inclusion of the Mini 6.50 fleet in "La Larga", the iconic offshore race organised by the Real Club Náutico de Palma. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 19 Feb 15:24 GMT ILCA UK set for the Dinghy Show ILCA UK set for the Dinghy Show There will be plenty to talk about on the ILCA stand There will be plenty to talk about on the ILCA stand (M20) at this weekend's Dinghy Show. by ILCA UK Posted 19 Feb 15:09 GMT Fresh kit, fast fun Fresh kit, fast fun Boardsports must-sees at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show No matter if you're windsurf-obsessed, wingfoil-curious, paddleboard-proud or ready to go electric, the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show is the ultimate toy shop for boardsports fans. by RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Posted 19 Feb 14:30 GMT Dinghy cruising rallies to Chichester Harbour Dinghy cruising rallies to Chichester Harbour Cobnor Activities Centre is reporting a growing interest in dinghy cruising Cobnor Activities Centre is reporting a growing interest in dinghy cruising, which the Dinghy Cruising Association describes as 'increasingly fashionable". by Liz Rushall Posted 19 Feb 14:12 GMT Rafa Trujillo inducted to Finn Class Hall of Fame Rafa Trujillo inducted to Finn Class Hall of Fame During the closing ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup Rafa Trujillo has been inducted into the Finn Class Hall of Fame during the closing ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Feb 13:37 GMT ORC Worlds entries reach 118 boats ORC Worlds entries reach 118 boats With 25 maxis confirmed for Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 Entries for the ORC World Championship, the flagship event of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026, will officially close on 28 February. To date, 118 boats are entered, confirming the event as one of the most important and best-attended fixtures. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 19 Feb 12:45 GMT University Sailing League round 3 at Rutland University Sailing League round 3 at Rutland Combined British Keelboat League event sees fantastic socials Rutland Sailing Club hosted the latest stand-alone rounds of both the British Keelboat League and University Sailing League, delivering 25 races across two sharply contrasting days and a weekend that combined tight racing, winter weather and socials. by Matt Taylor Posted 19 Feb 11:31 GMT GP14 season ahead of the Worlds GP14 season ahead of the Worlds What's on at Belfast Lough this season As anticipation builds toward the GP14 World Championships on Belfast Lough this August, the 2026 GP14 season gets off to a flying start with the RNIYC Spring Series. The series marks the first major event in a packed and exciting calendar. by Gerry Reid Posted 19 Feb 10:37 GMT Price Reductions, Innovations and Competitions Price Reductions, Innovations and Competitions Barton Marine is a must visit at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 Popular staples like their high performing Barton Race Blocks, robust Kevlar Cam Cleats and carbon fibre Tiller Extensions through to the extremely accurate and now lower priced Windicator, sleek Continuous Line Furler and vast accessories range. by Barton Marine Posted 19 Feb 07:02 GMT 2026 Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 Preview 2026 Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 Preview Another Round, Please Biscayne Bay heats up again February 20-22 as Bacardi Winter Series Event No.2 brings the J/70 and Melges 24 fleets back for round two of the 2026 Miami campaign. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 19 Feb 00:52 GMT RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2: Deep Blue double RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2: Deep Blue double Less boisterous in Antigua with the sun out and generally flat water After day one's maelstrom, the second day of racing for the IMA Maxi class at the RORC Nelson's Cup in Antigua was less boisterous, with the sun out, generally flat water and a moderate breeze that topped out at 15 knots. by International Maxi Association Posted 19 Feb 00:43 GMT 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2 Battles and razor-thin margins For the second day of racing at the 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Series, the easterly breeze was a steady 16 knots, marginally stronger than the first day, but in comparison to a rainy opener, the glorious Caribbean sunshine lasted throughout. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Feb 00:18 GMT SailGP: "Limit drastically escalated situation" SailGP: "Limit drastically escalated situation" Peter Burling says a foil system limit "drastically escalated the situation" just before collision Black Foils skipper Peter Burling says a foil system limit on their port foil, "drastically escalated the situation" ahead of the high speed collision with DS Automobiles, in Race 3 of ITM NZ SailGP in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 19 Feb 00:09 GMT When It Matters, Trust Zhik When It Matters, Trust Zhik The 2026 Collection has Landed Built through athlete collaboration, relentless testing and responsible design, the 2026 Collection sets a new benchmark across the water. A world's first. New technical innovations. Classics re-engineered. When it matters, performance is not negotiable. by Zhik Posted 18 Feb 23:30 GMT SailGP: Kiwis and French to miss Sydney SailGP: Kiwis and French to miss Sydney New Zealand and France will not compete at next weekend's KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix New Zealand and France will not compete at next weekend's KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, following the high-speed collision between the two F50s in Auckland. by SailGP.com Posted 18 Feb 23:18 GMT Globe40 Leg 5 Start Globe40 Leg 5 Start The Horn Totem and the steep climb back to Brazil Today at 2:20 PM local time (5:20 PM UTC), the competitors in the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 set off from Valparaiso Bay in 25 knots of wind and bright sunshine for the 5th leg of the race. by Sirius Events Posted 18 Feb 20:46 GMT RORC Caribbean 600 - From titans to trailblazers RORC Caribbean 600 - From titans to trailblazers Nearly 500 sailors from 40 different countries around the world will be competing Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 promises another compelling chapter of magnificent offshore racing in the Caribbean. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 18 Feb 19:39 GMT Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 2 Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 2 Four Decades of Sailing Carved in Ice With the wind refusing to cooperate on Lake Mälaren today, racing at the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships remained on hold. But a quiet racecourse doesn't mean a quiet community. by Marina Psychogyiou Posted 18 Feb 17:50 GMT Albacore class at the RYA Dinghy Show Albacore class at the RYA Dinghy Show Two boats within a few metres of each other, though only one is upright On the water Albacores are known for close competitive racing, however even on land at the RYA dinghy and watersports show at Farnborough this weekend you can also see two Albacores within a few metres of each other! by Mike Banner Posted 18 Feb 17:42 GMT Ancasta dates for your diary Ancasta dates for your diary New and used yachts for sale, Sell your boat with Ancasta The best way to discover which yacht truly suits your needs is to step aboard and experience it firsthand, exploring the layout, living spaces, helm position, cabins, and all the details that make each model unique. by Ancasta Posted 18 Feb 16:30 GMT Bartley Beast Series Finale Bartley Beast Series Finale January's cancelled event goes ahead, with sun instead of snow On the first sunny day of the year, 16 double-handers arrived at Bartley for the last leg of the Bartley Beast. Bracing themselves for cold temperatures, the sailors found the sunshine a welcome relief. by Jon Bellamy & Anna Aylward Posted 18 Feb 16:09 GMT Showcasing the longevity of the Europe class Showcasing the longevity of the Europe class At the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show The Europe class is set to make a strong impression at this weekend's RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, exhibiting a beautifully restored boat built in the late 1980's, ahead of an exciting 2026 season! by Ben Harris / UK Europe Class Association Posted 18 Feb 15:08 GMT Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 4 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 4 Conditions change and points tighten on penultimate day Anders Pedersen's lead at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup has been reduced to just one point with one day left to sail after two more races were completed on Wednesday. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Feb 15:00 GMT Manly Club Championship Update Manly Club Championship Update How times are changing... and fast Almost 100 years of Manly 16ft Skiff Club history is a race away from being turned on its head after Red Pumps Red tightened its grip on the 2025/26 club championship with back-to-back podium finishes at the weekend. by Adam Lucius Posted 18 Feb 13:23 GMT Bough Beech Icicle Series day 7 Bough Beech Icicle Series day 7 The penultimate day got off to a soggy start The penultimate day of Bough Beech SC's Icicle series got off to a soggy start with rain persisting until the early afternoon. A Notice to Competitors warned that another attempt to sail the postponed Race 10 would be made after the lunch break. by Nick Marden Posted 18 Feb 13:02 GMT Pascoes take out the Oxford Blue Pascoes take out the Oxford Blue Father and son win eighth and final event of Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series Ben and Sam Pascoe won the eighth and final event of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series, sailing their 2000 dinghy to victory in the Oxford Blue. Crewed by his father Sam at 10 years old Ben Pascoe becomes the youngest winner of an event in the Series. by Andy Rice Posted 18 Feb 11:33 GMT XOD Class set for RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show XOD Class set for RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Thom Board's beautifully restored Lucrezia X140 will be on display The XOD Class Association will be exhibiting at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026 on stand C42. On display will be Thom Board's beautifully restored Lucrezia X140. by Rory Paton Posted 18 Feb 11:11 GMT Hyde Sails in attendance at RYA Dinghy Show Hyde Sails in attendance at RYA Dinghy Show Ben McGrane and John Brooks are available to speak to Our team are preparing to get another season under way and will be in attendance over the weekend to speak with both trade and retail customers. by Hyde Sails Posted 18 Feb 09:00 GMT SailGP: French and Kiwi F50 hulls joined SailGP: French and Kiwi F50 hulls joined The still usable pieces of the DS Automobiles and Black Foils F50s have been reassembled The still usable pieces of the DS Automobiles and Black Foils F50s have been reassembled at the Southern Spars facility in Avondale, West Auckland. - new images by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Feb 07:48 GMT Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 1 Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 1 Rumm Sets the Tone in Västerås The first day of racing in Västerås opened with light but steady winds — just enough for the fleets to stretch their legs and ease into championship mode. Conditions allowed the kite fleet to complete a full programme of six course races. by Marina Psychogyiou Posted 18 Feb 07:40 GMT SailGP: Black Foils update SailGP: Black Foils update Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, co-founders of the Black Foils update on the team's situation Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, co-founders of the Black Foils update on the team's situation following the collision incident, soon after the start on Saturday. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Feb 03:09 GMT 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 1 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 1 Squalls, sunshine and protest shape the opening salvo Day 1 of the RORC Nelson's Cup delivered two contrasting windward leeward contests off Fort Charlotte, Race 1 began under a heavy rain squall that destabilised the easterly breeze and reduced pressure, while Race 2 was sailed in classic Antiguan sunshine. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 18 Feb 00:55 GMT RORC Nelson's Cup Day 1: Two seasons in one day RORC Nelson's Cup Day 1: Two seasons in one day Five yachts are competing in the IMA Maxi class Antigua is renowned for its brisk trade winds and lively Atlantic swell, those taking part in today's first IMA Maxi races in the RORC Nelson's Cup instead found themselves soaked and bewildered as a squall passed through reducing visibility to zero. by International Maxi Association Posted 18 Feb 00:13 GMT