Victory for Ben Crafoord's youth team Victory for Ben Crafoord's youth team Some of the best young talent as the 18ft Skiff racing begins on Sydney Harbour next month The Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 season fleet will feature some of the best young sailing talent in Australia when the 18ft skiffs racing begins on Sydney Harbour next month. by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Sep 12:33 BST Cruising in Croatia video series Episode 6 Cruising in Croatia video series Episode 6 What Is a Flotilla Sailing Holiday? What happens when a professional sailor swaps racing and finish lines for a week sailing as part of a flotilla? by Royal Yachting Association Posted 6 Sep 12:00 BST Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 4 Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 4 "It is impossible to rest onboard, we are just trying to keep everyone in one piece" The conditions are absolutely brutal onboard 11th Hour Racing on day four of The Ocean Race Atlantic, but Francesca, Alberto, Will, and Elodie have not taken their collective foot off the gas and have increased their lead at the front of the fleet. by Ed Gorman for Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 6 Sep 10:21 BST Hornet Nationals at Shoreham overall Hornet Nationals at Shoreham overall A superb event at 'the home of real sea sailing' The 15 boats competing were subject to a very well run championship by Shoreham SC and shared with the National 12s. The first day was quickly blown off with reports of 50 knot gusts on Worthing pier. by Hornet Class Association Posted 6 Sep 09:48 BST Tasar Europeans at Hythe and Saltwood Days 1 & 2 Tasar Europeans at Hythe and Saltwood Days 1 & 2 Enjoying a real mix of conditions at the very hospitable club The Tasar Europeans have been enjoying a real mix of conditions at the very hospitable Hythe & Saltwood. With visitors from Holland and Germany, there is an international flavour to the fleet, plus all the top UK boats. by Nick Craig Posted 6 Sep 09:30 BST P&B Phantom Nationals at Tenby Day 3 P&B Phantom Nationals at Tenby Day 3 Glamour Saturday Delivers Drama, Recalls, Black Flags and a New Championship Leader After two days of survival sailing, many in the fleet were expecting a gentler introduction to Day 3. Following a brief postponement, competitors launched from the picturesque Tenby harbour in shorts and T-shirts under blue skies and warm sunshine. by Andy Pyett Posted 6 Sep 05:52 BST Osprey Nationals 2026 at Mount's Bay Day 3 Osprey Nationals 2026 at Mount's Bay Day 3 A leisurely start with a strong pull to the local coffee shop for most The day started at a leisurely pace with only a very slight hint of wind and a strong pull to the local coffee shop for most. by Kevin Francis Posted 6 Sep 05:36 BST Finn Grand Slam Leg 6 at beautiful Silvaplana Finn Grand Slam Leg 6 at beautiful Silvaplana Undoubtedly the most beautiful destination on the 2026 World Tour Undoubtedly the most beautiful destination on the 2026 World Tour for Finns Grand Slam, Leg 6: Grand Slam Silvaplana runs from 3-6 September. 54 Finn sailors from eight nations are taking part. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Sep 20:14 BST Emirates GBR in the Hunt Emirates GBR in the Hunt After Improved Opening Day in Valencia With the 2026 Season entering its decisive final stages, the window of opportunity is narrowing as the Brits look to rediscover the form that took them to the title last season. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 5 Sep 19:28 BST Spain Sail Grand Prix | Valencia Day 1 Spain Sail Grand Prix | Valencia Day 1 Los Gallos and Bonds Flying Roos Set the Pace Los Gallos top the table after a dominant opening day in Valencia – wowing the home crowd with consecutive race wins. Red Bull Italy showed some of their best form in recent events, closing the day just one point behind the Bonds Flying Roos in Group A. by SailGP Posted 5 Sep 19:21 BST Ovington British OK Nationals at Tynemouth Day 3 Ovington British OK Nationals at Tynemouth Day 3 Good to get three races in today after Friday's day off After a day off due to high winds yesterday it was good to get three races in today at the Ovington OK Nationals and bring the programme a bit more back in line. by Jennie Clark Posted 5 Sep 19:07 BST Flying Roos claim early edge on Valencia debut Flying Roos claim early edge on Valencia debut "We're really happy. To have a 2-1-4 in those conditions, we've got to be happy." The BONDS Flying Roos mastered tricky conditions to claim top spot after a challenging opening day in Valencia, as the race for a place in the Abu Dhabi SailGP Grand Final heats up. by Bree Purvis Posted 5 Sep 18:37 BST The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 4 The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 4 The toughest day yet Life for the crews onboard the six IMOCA boats competing in The Ocean Race Atlantic has gone from hard to harder over the past day. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 5 Sep 18:01 BST 40+ years sailmaking, 1 good reason to choose P&B 40+ years sailmaking, 1 good reason to choose P&B Here's why it's worth acting now, not just bookmarking for later You've seen the sale. Here's why it's worth acting now, not just bookmarking for later. by P&B Posted 5 Sep 16:00 BST Gordon Burgis awarded British Empire Medal Gordon Burgis awarded British Empire Medal For services to Jersey's sailing community Pioneering surfer and sailor Gordon Burgis was awarded his British Empire Medal for services to Jersey's sailing community in a presentation at Government House. by Jersey Evening Post & RCIYC Posted 5 Sep 15:48 BST Norfolk Punt Club Centenary Barton Regatta Norfolk Punt Club Centenary Barton Regatta Three days of sailing and celebration over the August Bank Holiday weekend August 2026 has been a busy month at the Norfolk Punt Club, it being the club's centenary year. As previously reported there was a bumper turnout at the annual Punt Championships, immediately after which 80+ Juniors took part in Junior Training week. by Dick Roe Posted 5 Sep 15:40 BST SailGP Valencia: Sprint leg critical on Day 1 SailGP Valencia: Sprint leg critical on Day 1 Processional sailing on after sprint leg decides winners in Valencia - Day 1 Predictions that there would be no passing lanes after the end of the Sprint Leg, proved to be prophetic after the first day of racing in the Spain Sail Grand Prix at Valencia. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 5 Sep 15:28 BST Noble Marine RS700 Nationals at Torbay Day 2 Noble Marine RS700 Nationals at Torbay Day 2 Higgins maintains perfect record as RS700s battle through three-race day Day two of the Noble Marine RS700 National Championship at Royal Torbay Yacht Club saw the fleet face three races in a busy day on the water, with Rob Higgins continuing his remarkable run of form. by Laurie Callaghan Posted 5 Sep 15:27 BST 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland highlights 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland highlights Outstanding winners, but the enduring story of 2026 was its sailors Highlights of the 50th anniversary RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. Thirty-two boats, 182 sailors from five continents and 1,805 nautical miles around Britain and Ireland. by RORC Posted 5 Sep 13:44 BST Noble Marine RS800 Nationals at Torbay Day 2 Noble Marine RS800 Nationals at Torbay Day 2 A windier day than it looked from the shore Day two of the RS800 Nationals brought a windier day than it looked from the shore, with the fleet seeing 13-20 knots across the three races. The stronger breeze made for some fast and physical racing, with plenty of changes at the front of the fleet. by Louis Johnson Posted 5 Sep 13:34 BST Noble Marine RS500 Nationals at Torbay Day 2 Noble Marine RS500 Nationals at Torbay Day 2 An appropriately feisty out in the bay The offshore breeze looked rather less convincing than the forecast suggested, but once the fleet left the shelter of Torquay Harbour, it proved appropriately feisty out in the bay. by Emma McEwen Posted 5 Sep 13:29 BST 2026 Melges 24 Europeans overall 2026 Melges 24 Europeans overall Two returning champions add their names to the trophies after nine races The Melges 24 family gathered at Tønsberg Seilforening on Friday afternoon to celebrate the conclusion of the 2026 Melges 24 European Championship and honour its new Overall and Corinthian champions. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 5 Sep 12:22 BST 2026 Rolex Swan Cup Preview 2026 Rolex Swan Cup Preview An exceptional blend of competition and camaraderie The Rolex sailing calendar demonstrates the depth and breadth of the brand's commitment to the sport. The close relationship is unrivalled in yachting, encompassing offshore races, grand prix competitions and events that embrace the finest traditions. by Quinag Posted 5 Sep 11:53 BST RaceFlow 2.0 now available RaceFlow 2.0 now available An updated web platform that brings ORC's Weather-Routed Scoring The Offshore Racing Congress is pleased to announce RaceFlow 2.0, an updated web platform that brings ORC's Weather-Routed Scoring (WRS) available for use by race committees and scoring officers. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 5 Sep 11:38 BST Team Malizia back at full speed Team Malizia back at full speed In The Ocean Race Atlantic after assessing & solving technical issue This Saturday morning at approximately 04:30 UTC, Team Malizia informed its shore team that an impact to the port foil of Malizia 4, likely involving a small marine mammal or large fish. by Team Malizia Posted 5 Sep 09:26 BST Deadpool vs. Wolverine! Deadpool vs. Wolverine! Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman race ahead of the Spain Sail Grand Prix On Friday, ahead of the Spain Sail Grand Prix this weekend in Valencia, Hollywood heavyweights Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman settled their rivalry the only way they could. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Sep 08:59 BST Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 3 Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 3 Taking the lead of the six-strong fleet The third day at sea for 11th Hour Racing has seen Francesca and her crew - Elodie-Jane Mettraux, Alberto Bona, and Will Harris - take the lead for the first time in the race, with the boat smashing along in the Gulf Stream at over 30 knots of boatspeed. by Ed Gorman for Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 5 Sep 08:53 BST DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 6 DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 6 12 skippers compete over 14 races with all still to play for in the series In winds between 13 and 18 knots 12 DF95s competed over 14 races with all still to play for in the series. Most switched between B and C rigs as squalls came though the course of just over 100m set by Rob Owens. by Peter Jackson Posted 5 Sep 07:42 BST Australia team set for the iQFOiL Worlds Australia team set for the iQFOiL Worlds Bringing Olympic Experience and Rising Talent to Weymouth, UK The iQFOiL World Championships will get under way next week in Weymouth, United Kingdom, with 186 athletes from 41 nations set to compete across the Men's and Women's divisions. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 5 Sep 07:33 BST SailGP Arrives in València With Abu Dhabi in Sight SailGP Arrives in València With Abu Dhabi in Sight Thirteen international teams will contest the brand-new racecourse The Rolex SailGP Championship arrives in Spain this weekend - setting sail for the very first time in València. Thirteen international teams will contest the brand-new racecourse set between the city beach and the harbor breakwater. by SailGP Posted 5 Sep 07:10 BST Musto Skiffs at the Essex Sailing Championships Musto Skiffs at the Essex Sailing Championships The fleet decends on Stone Sailing Club over the August Bank Holiday weekend The Musto Skiff fleet descended on Stone Sailing Club over the August Bank Holiday weekend for three days of racing as part of theE ssex Sailing Championships 2026. by Eddie Bridle and Brennan Robinson Posted 5 Sep 06:53 BST The Ocean Race: MSIG Europe Update The Ocean Race: MSIG Europe Update Latest Updates and video from MSIG Europe in The Ocean Race Atlantic, from Days 1 and 2 Latest Updates and video from MSIG Europe in The Ocean Race Atlantic. Day 2 was a proper test on the nerves for Team MSIG Europe, forcing our first emergency op out on the foredeck. by MSIG Europe/compiled by Sail-World.com Posted 5 Sep 01:53 BST Ovington British OK Nationals at Tynemouth Day 2 Ovington British OK Nationals at Tynemouth Day 2 AP over A flown just before midday With the wind forecast to be stronger than for day one, PRO Nathan Batchelor and his team went out to survey the conditions, anchoring in the South Bay and giving a 1 hour postponement to 'see how things developed'. by Jennie Clark Posted 4 Sep 20:58 BST What the Firefly means to me - Steve Tylecote What the Firefly means to me - Steve Tylecote Racing through many eras of the class with truly generational sailing My first awareness of the class came long before I ever sailed one. I was reading Eric Twiname's Start to Win, poring over those amazing photographs of admittedly quite old Firefly's being sailed rudderless in howling conditions. by Steve Tylecote Posted 4 Sep 20:00 BST Osprey Nationals 2026 at Mount's Bay Day 2 Osprey Nationals 2026 at Mount's Bay Day 2 Fifty shades of grey, today but no mist thankfully Fifty shades of grey, today but no mist thankfully meaning that three championship races could be held. With the wind continuing to blow over the hills and out to sea the sailing was going to be tricky to say the least. by Kevin Francis Posted 4 Sep 19:47 BST Cape Horners recognise six more names Cape Horners recognise six more names Into the Cape Horn Hall of Fame - September 2026 Six new names are being added to the Cape Horn Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Les Sables d'Olonne, France, today (Friday 4th September) making a total of 51 famous Cape Horners now recognised since the awards were first introduced in 2021. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 4 Sep 19:22 BST Emirates GBR ready for Sail Grand Prix in Valencia Emirates GBR ready for Sail Grand Prix in Valencia Team are confident they can turn things around The Valencia Sail Grand Prix is the tenth event of the 2026 Season and will see SailGP's fleet of high-speed F50 catamarans race on the waters off one of the world's most renowned sailing cities for the first time. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 4 Sep 19:18 BST The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 3 The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 3 After a tough 24 hours Team Malizia still leads as top five vie for positioning There have been mixed fortunes for the six-strong fleet of IMOCA yachts competing in The Ocean Race Atlantic as the crews complete their second full day in the North Atlantic on the way from New York to Lorient, France. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 4 Sep 17:43 BST 10 days to go: The Azimut's new challenges 10 days to go: The Azimut's new challenges More than 15 solo sailors poised to take the start With more than 15 solo sailors poised to take the start, the Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération is proving to be a big draw for the runners and riders kicking off the autumn racing season. by Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération Posted 4 Sep 17:07 BST Stewart Brewing RS400 Scottish Championship Stewart Brewing RS400 Scottish Championship Held during the Aberdeen & Stonehaven Yacht Club annual regatta This year Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yacht Club hosted the RS400 Scottish Tour Championship over the weekend of 15-16 August as part of their annual regatta. Five RS400s entered to decide who - for this year at least - is the champion of the Scottish Fleet. by Angus Marshall Posted 4 Sep 16:56 BST P&B Phantom Nationals at Tenby Day 2 P&B Phantom Nationals at Tenby Day 2 Briddon extends championship lead as Tenby turns up the pressure Tenby Sailing Club served up another demanding day for competitors at the P&B Phantom National Championships, with strong westerly winds, Atlantic swell and a shifty racecourse continuing to test the fleet. by Andy Pyett Posted 4 Sep 16:49 BST Noble Marine RS800 Nationals at Torbay Day 1 Noble Marine RS800 Nationals at Torbay Day 1 Sunshine, 15 knots and lovely flat water The first day of racing at RTYC delivered wonderful RS800 conditions that the fleet revelled in. Sunshine, 15 knots and lovely flat water gave the teams a perfect start to the regatta. by Hugh Shone Posted 4 Sep 16:44 BST Noble Marine RS500 Nationals at Torbay Day 1 Noble Marine RS500 Nationals at Torbay Day 1 Sunshine, flat water and a gusty Force 4 produced a fantastic racetrack Glamour conditions greeted the RS500 fleet in Torbay for Day 1 of the 2026 Noble Marine National Championship. Sunshine, flat water and a gusty Force 4 produced a fantastic racetrack for the two scheduled races. by Emma McEwan Posted 4 Sep 16:38 BST Enterprise Masters and Scottish Nationals Enterprise Masters and Scottish Nationals Scottish Bluebell series goes to St Mary's Loch A fleet representing clubs from all points north, south, east and west gathered for the Enterprise Masters and Scottish Nationals held at St Mary's Loch SC on the August bank holiday weekend. by Charles Morrish, Loz Young & Dan Swaffield Posted 4 Sep 15:44 BST X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2026 X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2026 Mark Your Calendars, taking place 7-8 November in Haderslev Join us for an inspiring weekend dedicated to X-Yachts. Discover an impressive selection of brand-new and pre-owned yachts, explore our latest collections and services, and meet representatives from X-Yachts and our trusted partners. by X-Yachts Posted 4 Sep 14:30 BST Burnham Week 2026 Day 6 Burnham Week 2026 Day 6 The day decisive for the overall Midweek Series results The windy conditions, with patches of sunny weather, saw the day boats visit up the river, while the big boats had the rest of the river to play with, on the 6th day of Burnham Week. by Petru Balau Posted 4 Sep 14:21 BST 2027 Cowes Etchells Fleet Calendar 2027 Cowes Etchells Fleet Calendar The season champion will be determined over one single series through 8 events From changes to our season championship structure, to keeping on the road with the European Championships being held in Lake Garda, and our UK showcase event at the Etchells National Championship, it promises to be another belter of a season. by Ted Blowers Posted 4 Sep 13:34 BST Meet with A+T this September Meet with A+T this September Talk to the team, see a demo of the new HFD5, or collect spare parts A+T is heading to Porto Cervo for the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Hugh will be on site during the event, available to discuss upcoming projects and instrument requirements, with wind spares available and a demo of the new HFD5 Full Colour Display. by A+T Instruments Posted 4 Sep 12:00 BST