Jura Scottish Series Day 1 Jura Scottish Series Day 1 Favourites don't have it easy An excellent first day of racing at the 2026 Jura Scottish Series saw competition at its most open for some years, many of 2025's winners discovering how hard they will need to push if they are to retain their class titles. by Andi Robertson Posted 22 May 21:13 BST 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi IMA Maxi Europeans day 1 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi IMA Maxi Europeans day 1 A spectacular start from the Bay of Santa Lucia The start of the 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi, the offshore race valid for the IMA Maxi European Championship, took place today at 13:30, after a short postponement caused by a temporary drop in wind pressure. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 22 May 20:42 BST 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec update 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec update Time for analysis and valuable feedback for the sailors after stage 1 After a long delivery sail to the port of Vigo from Cape Finisterre, the sailors finally had a chance to catch their breath and reflect on their race — their strengths, their weaknesses, and already look ahead to the second stage. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 22 May 20:41 BST Tudor Team Alinghi shows promise Tudor Team Alinghi shows promise On opening day of the LV 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Racing together for the first time as a crew, Paul Goodison, Phil Robertson, Nicolas Rolaz and Pietro Sibello showed improving consistency and solid boat handling against one of the strongest AC40 fleets assembled. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 22 May 20:36 BST 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series #2 day 1 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series #2 day 1 Unexpected breeze delivers a full opening day for the Melges 24 fleet in Trieste The second event of the 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series got under way in beautiful style in Trieste, where Yacht Club Adriaco and the Italian Melges 24 Class welcomed the international fleet for four races in classic Adriatic thermal conditions. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 22 May 20:35 BST WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 4 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 4 Exhausting schedule suits some, but not others Day 4 of the WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye in Urla delivered an action-packed schedule of short-course drama, although the tension began long before the fleet hit the water. by IWSA Media / Andy Rice Posted 22 May 20:16 BST Oliver Heer's next chapter begins Oliver Heer's next chapter begins New IMOCA is called 'Embrace The Challenge' Some sailors name their boats after places, people, or dreams. Oliver Heer named his after the principle that carried him through. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 22 May 20:00 BST Topper Southwest Traveller at Brixham Topper Southwest Traveller at Brixham Top four places all within one point of each other I was one of more than 20 Topper sailors who took part in the south-west Topper traveller event at Brixham YC. I was excited to sail at Brixham as I had already done an event here before, and the club was really friendly and had a great atmosphere. by Alex Murray Posted 22 May 19:09 BST A Fleet That Grew by Itself A Fleet That Grew by Itself An unexpected conversation with an RS Aero sailor whose club fleet has quietly exploded Paul Jackson called in to pick up a new toe-strap but the visit turned into one of those conversations that reminds you how fleets really grow: because sailors notice what works, talk to each other, and quietly make their own minds up. by RS Sailing & Paul Jackson Posted 22 May 18:00 BST RS600 Eurocup at Garda RS600 Eurocup at Garda With sunshine, Italian food and beautiful scenery, they were set for a great week The RS600 fleet decided to return to Lake Garda for their 2026 Eurocup after a brilliant time in 2024. This time, we were joined by the RS300s as well as some new RS600s who missed out last time. by Will Russell Posted 22 May 17:07 BST America's Cup: Big lead for young Italians - Day 1 America's Cup: Big lead for young Italians - Day 1 The Luna Rossa Youth and Womens team gave a big breeze sailing masterclass on their home waters. The Luna Rossa Youth and Womens team gave a big breeze sailing masterclass on their home waters of Cagliari, Sardina. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 22 May 16:30 BST Inside the ultimate endurance challenge Inside the ultimate endurance challenge "I don't think any of 100s of crew would disagree with me, there's no going back to who you were." What drives someone with no sailing experience to sign up for one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet? by Clipper Race Posted 22 May 14:30 BST Rooster SB1 Inshore range Rooster SB1 Inshore range The weight of your jacket doesn't always equal performance A lot of sailors assume heavier protection automatically means better performance, and in some conditions, heavier gear absolutely has its place. For a lot of inshore and keelboat sailing, there's a point where heavier kit can start working against you. by Rooster Posted 22 May 12:00 BST Entries are open for Poole Week 2026 Entries are open for Poole Week 2026 Early-bird entry rates run until the 31st May One of the south coast's biggest and best regattas for dinghies and small keelboats takes place once again in August, this year from 23rd to 28th (just before the Bank Holiday weekend). by David Harding Posted 22 May 10:39 BST America's Cup: Mod breeze - Day 1 at Cagliari America's Cup: Mod breeze - Day 1 at Cagliari A southerly breeze of 10-12kts is expected to prevail for the first day of fleet racing A southerly breeze of 10-12kts is expected to prevail for the first day of fleet racing on Day 1 of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta - Sardinia. Link to live and free YouTube feed here, plus weather, courses and crew lists. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 22 May 10:17 BST Lark Traveller's Series at Frensham Lark Traveller's Series at Frensham The club always serve the traditional (and delicious) tea at the end Once again the Larks were welcomed to Frensham as part of the 2026 Craftinsure Traveller's Series. by Stuart Hydon Posted 22 May 09:41 BST Supernova Scottish Nationals at St Mary's Loch Supernova Scottish Nationals at St Mary's Loch A weekend of frost, firepower and full-on survival sailing for 30 boats St Mary's Loch, set in the beautiful Scottish Borders, provided a stunning backdrop for the first ever Scottish Supernova Nationals. A fleet of 30 boats gathered for this historic event. by Andy MacDonald Posted 22 May 09:17 BST Switch to travelling light at global events! Switch to travelling light at global events! A new approach to international dinghy events The Switch foiling dinghy has taken off around the world, and the sailors are increasingly looking to take part in exciting events, whichever country they are happening in. by International Switch Class Association Posted 22 May 07:42 BST ORC Double-Handed Worlds 2026 Short Offshore Race ORC Double-Handed Worlds 2026 Short Offshore Race Close racing, tactical offshore conditions and impressive speed The opening championship challenge delivered close racing, tactical offshore conditions and impressive speed across all three ORC classes on the North Sea off Scheveningen. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 22 May 07:25 BST Dart 15 Summer TT at Thorpe Bay Dart 15 Summer TT at Thorpe Bay A weekend of properly mixed Estuary conditions The second Summer TT of 2026 brought the Dart 15 fleet to the Thames Estuary, where Thorpe Bay Yacht Club hosted twenty-three travellers and home sailors for a weekend of properly mixed Estuary conditions. by Daren Fitchew Posted 22 May 06:24 BST 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão Day 4 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão Day 4 Levante returns as Final Series beings in Portugal After a full day ashore on Wednesday, racing resumed on Thursday at the 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships in Portimão. Conditions proved far more favorable today, as the Levante settled earlier and strengthened steadily across Praia da Rocha. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 22 May 05:59 BST America's Cup: Images from Practice Day America's Cup: Images from Practice Day Images from the Practice Day at the AC Preliminary Regatta and the Official Opening at Cagliari Images from the Practice Day at the AC Preliminary Regatta and the Official Opening in Cagliari. Racing begins at 1513 local time or 1313hrs UTC. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 22 May 05:07 BST IOM World Championship 2026 Day 4 IOM World Championship 2026 Day 4 The cream rises to the top Even on a tricky day, the best sailors and those in form have a habit of finding their way to the top of the fleet. Boat speed helps, but the psychological edge that is gained through a winning run helps fuel further wins and top results. by Mark Jardine Posted 21 May 22:24 BST Globe40: A third chapter to be written in 2028/29 Globe40: A third chapter to be written in 2028/29 The excitement hasn't subsided after the epic finish in Lorient The excitement hasn't subsided after the epic finish in Lorient last April of the final leg of the GLOBE40, which also marked the end of the second edition. by Sirius Events Posted 21 May 18:59 BST Naples will begin the excitement in September Naples will begin the excitement in September Second Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta dates announced From September 24 to 27, 2026, Naples will officially begin to experience the excitement of the America's Cup with a Preliminary Regatta that promises a spectacular show and serves as a preview of the main event in 2027. by ACP Media Posted 21 May 18:05 BST Dylan Fletcher and Hannah Mills must battle Dylan Fletcher and Hannah Mills must battle British sailing legends preparing to compete against each other GB1, skippered by Dylan Fletcher MBE, will represent Britain's senior team while Athena Pathway, skippered by Hannah Mills OBE, will represent the British women and youth team at the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia. by GB1 Posted 21 May 17:34 BST Tre Golfi Sailing Week IMA Maxi European kicks off Tre Golfi Sailing Week IMA Maxi European kicks off One of the great classics returns with 27 Maxi Yachts and a Multihull Trophy One of the most anticipated events of the international sailing season is about to get under way: the 2026 IMA Maxi European Championship, taking place from 22 to 28 May between Naples and Sorrento as part of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 21 May 15:45 BST Entries are open for SB20 World Championship Entries are open for SB20 World Championship Battle of the Titans this October in Hyères Registration is officially open for the SB20 World Championship, paving the way for a "Battle of the Titans" this October in Hyères. Known for its demanding breeze and legendary open-water racecourse. by Anna Zyk / SB20 Class Posted 21 May 15:04 BST D-Zeros in the Largs One-Design Regatta D-Zeros in the Largs One-Design Regatta 19 entries put them ahead of the other classes With just a few days to go, the D-Zeros were leading the entry numbers and with a final push and the awareness of a great weekend forecast, the entries were boosted to 19 D-Zero, some way ahead of other classes. by David Valentine Posted 21 May 14:45 BST Barton Bulkhead Glands now in stock Barton Bulkhead Glands now in stock A highly robust, water and vapour proof seal for cables, pipes and hoses The Barton Bulkhead Gland is easy to install and provides a highly robust water and vapour proof seal where electrical cables, pipes, hoses and control lines pass through a bulkhead. by Barton Marine Posted 21 May 14:30 BST EAORA triumph for Warrior in RORC North Sea Race EAORA triumph for Warrior in RORC North Sea Race Simon Farren and Ben Harden finish fifth overall Congratulations to Simon Farren and Ben Harden, competing two-handed in Simon's A40 Warrior, for winning the Charlie Mills Memorial Trophy for the best performing East Anglian Offshore Racing Association boat in the RORC North Sea Race. by Paul Wood Posted 21 May 14:22 BST America's Cup Preliminary Regatta underway America's Cup Preliminary Regatta underway Eight AC40s, five teams, and the first racing benchmark on the Road to Naples 2027. Today's opening Press Conference marked the formal beginning of the first Preliminary Regatta of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup cycle, with the focus now firmly shifting from preparation to competition in Cagliari. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 21 May 13:12 BST 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec stage 1 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec stage 1 Tom Dolan (Kingspan) claims victory in Vigo in style Two years after his first victory in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, Irish sailor Tom Dolan aboard Kingspan wins the opening stage*. Everything came together this morning to deliver the perfect finish from the sea. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 21 May 11:54 BST British Finn National Championship preview British Finn National Championship preview Brixham to host the fleet in July For the second consecutive year, the British Finn Association is proud to announce that Vaikobi Ocean Performance has secured headline sponsorship of the Finn National Championship. This year the event will be hosted by Brixham Yacht Club. by Russell New Posted 21 May 11:20 BST America's Cup: Media Conference - Cagliari America's Cup: Media Conference - Cagliari The teams that will compete in the first regatta on the ‘Road to Naples' here in Sardinia After all the build-up and with the iconic America's Cup and Louis Vuitton Cup trophies on stage, the teams that will compete in the first regatta on the ‘Road to Naples' here in Sardinia, faced the world's media and a global audience. by ACP Media Posted 21 May 10:50 BST ORC Double-Handed World Championship preview ORC Double-Handed World Championship preview Kicks off with the Short Offshore Race in The Hague A fleet of 29 double-handed teams from seven nations is competing across three ORC classes, featuring boats with valid ORC DH International certificates ranging from 418.0 to 630.0 APH s/NM. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 21 May 09:20 BST Tideway Dinghy Derby preview Tideway Dinghy Derby preview Spectacle returns to the Thames, supporting life-changing programme for young people For the first time in half a century, 80 dinghies are set to race ten miles up and down the River Thames as part of the Tideway Dinghy Derby supporting a life changing sailing programme for young people. by Ranelagh SC Posted 21 May 08:56 BST 2026 Phantom Inlands at Grafham Water 2026 Phantom Inlands at Grafham Water Rigging in the sunshine and catching up with old friends Rigging in the sunshine and catching up with old friends, before the early briefing with PRO Peter Curtis and a special guest from the government to help educate us on non-native species, killer shrimp. by Richard Nurse Posted 21 May 07:46 BST America's Cup: Brits go down the mine America's Cup: Brits go down the mine Athena Racing had a spectacular, out of control nose-dive, during Practice Racing in Sardinia Athena Racing (GBR), with a mix of Youth and Women sailors, nosedived and capsized on the first day of Practice racing in Sardinia, ahead of the start of the first Preliminary Regatta of the 38th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 21 May 04:03 BST RS300 Eurocup at Garda RS300 Eurocup at Garda Disclaimer - this report is long because there was too much fun to condense it Disclaimer - this report is long. We've had a brilliant time and there's too much fun to condense into anything shorter! by Peter Mackin Posted 20 May 20:42 BST French La Roche-Posay Racing Team set in Cagliari French La Roche-Posay Racing Team set in Cagliari For the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia With 24 hours to go before the first fleet races, the French La Roche-Posay Racing Team is preparing to face its first real test against the competition it will face in the 38th America's Cup. by La Roche-Posay Racing Team Posted 20 May 20:06 BST Eye on the Prize with Cyclops Eye on the Prize with Cyclops The contenders optimised for the IRC European Championships This weekend, Poole Regatta plays host to a spectacular edition of the IRC European Championship, as over 50 entries prepare to descend on the South Coast. For the teams gathered, the challenge is as much about versatility as it is about raw speed. by Cyclops Marine Posted 20 May 18:00 BST 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series continues 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series continues Trieste and YC Adriaco ready to welcome the fleet The second leg of the 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series is fast approaching. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 20 May 16:09 BST 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec day 3 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec day 3 The Cape Finisterre Headache After squalls and low-pressure systems, the fleet is now facing a high-pressure system that is severely slowing the skippers' progress toward Cape Finisterre and the port of Vigo, the finish of this first leg. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 20 May 15:36 BST RORC Myth of Malham Race preview RORC Myth of Malham Race preview All boats will be equipped with satellite tracking this weekend The RORC Myth of Malham Race returns with a potent fleet for one of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's most respected offshore tests. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 May 14:16 BST 505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva overall 505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva overall Paul Brotherton and James Fawcett take the victory Day three at the 505 Euro Cup on Lake Garda and again overcast skies and the threat of rain in the forecast did not make for high expectations for the 43 boats from 10 countries. However, as he had all event, the PRO knows the weather. by Mike Holt Posted 20 May 14:03 BST Scottish Streaker travellers at St Mary's Loch Scottish Streaker travellers at St Mary's Loch Perhaps the highest and most scenic club in the UK The second event in the HD sails Scottish Streaker traveller series was held at St Mary's Loch SC on May 16th. St Mary's loch is probably the highest and most scenic club in the UK. It is also a long way south being close to the border. by David Parkin Posted 20 May 13:30 BST Merlin Rocket Women's Championship at Northampton Merlin Rocket Women's Championship at Northampton Close racing, great quality coaching and a fantastic social atmosphere After weeks of unpredictable weather, the dinghy park quickly filled with Dryrobes, woolly hats and plenty of discussion in the busy women's changing rooms about exactly how many layers would be required. by Rebecca Videlo & Lorna Glen Posted 20 May 13:05 BST