Impala Nationals at the Torbay Royal Regatta Impala Nationals at the Torbay Royal Regatta The summer heatwave that had gripped the country continued The 2026 Hunter Impala National Championship arrived in Torbay as part of the Torbay Royal Regatta, bringing together ten entries from across the South Coast and beyond. by Katherine Hall Posted 26 Aug 10:13 BST Silver Fleet at the RS2000 Nationals Silver Fleet at the RS2000 Nationals Newcomers Adrian and Sally Miles were often in the right place at the right time The Silver Fleet enjoyed a week of friendly racing, with plenty of calls of "well done", and even a few of "after you" at turning marks! by Tim & Linda Hulley Posted 26 Aug 09:57 BST DF95 Nationals at Lincoln DF95 Nationals at Lincoln A weekend where patience, nerve and a feel for pressure bands mattered more than raw boat speed A weekend where patience, nerve and a feel for pressure bands mattered more than raw boat speed. by Nigel Barrow Posted 26 Aug 09:46 BST Oxford Lightning 368 Open Oxford Lightning 368 Open A joint event with the Solo and British Moth fleets The latest round of the Sanders Sails Travellers series took the Class back to Oxford Sailing Club on Saturday 22 August, a joint event with the Solo and British Moth fleets. Eight visitors joined two home boats to compete in 3 races during the day. by Caroline Hollier Posted 26 Aug 09:26 BST 1970s, a golden decade for Kiwi 18 footers 1970s, a golden decade for Kiwi 18 footers An incredible level of talented competitors and designers The 1970s was a wonderful decade of evolution in the 18 footers, with strong international fleets, an incredible level of talented competitors and designers, as well as some brilliant competition in World championship regattas. by Frank Quealey Posted 26 Aug 09:04 BST Poole Week 2026 Day 3 Poole Week 2026 Day 3 Up and Down, Round and Round Up and down, round and round: that pretty well sums up where the boats were going on the Tuesday of Poole Week, and what the wind was doing too. by David Harding Posted 26 Aug 07:01 BST 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 1 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 1 Exciting First Day of Racing Delivers Three Races in Dublin Bay Racing got underway today at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, with the first three races of the qualifying series completed. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 25 Aug 20:22 BST Solent Scow Championship at Bembridge Solent Scow Championship at Bembridge Rather pleasant conditions, unlike when the event was originally scheduled Sixteen Solent Scows entered the re-scheduled Solent Scow Championship organised this year by Bembridge SC with RIB assistance from Brading Haven SC on Saturday evening. by Mike Samuelson Posted 25 Aug 20:18 BST Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 3 Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 3 Perfect conditions on Portland Harbour allow a 3 race day Monday had definitely been too windy to race, which meant 3 races in the plan for Tuesday. Forecast was for an ESE average 16kts gusting 20, perfect conditions for Portland Harbour. by Tim Saxton Posted 25 Aug 20:12 BST 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 1 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 1 Vayu lead by three points ahead of Ergin Imre's Provezza After two races contested in a light, streaky offshore breeze which peaked at 12 knots, the Thai flagged Vayu of the Whitcraft family are the early leaders of the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 Aug 19:53 BST Countdown to the The Ocean Race Atlantic Countdown to the The Ocean Race Atlantic The new era of fully-crewed IMOCA racing starts in a week One week from today, six of the world's leading offshore sailing teams will depart New York City for the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic, a new transatlantic race with six teams competing including two new generation IMOCA boats. by The Ocean Race Posted 25 Aug 18:42 BST Int. 5.5 Metre Class - August 2026 Newsletter Int. 5.5 Metre Class - August 2026 Newsletter This autumn, the 5.5 Metre Class is heading to Greece The event will be hosted by the Yacht Club of Greece at Olympic Marine, close to Athens. The Yacht Club of Greece is one of the great names in Mediterranean sailing. by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Aug 18:06 BST Protect Your Investment Protect Your Investment The Real-Time Insurance Policy Your Boat Actually Needs Whatever you sail, your boat, rig, and sails represent a financial investment. Beyond the initial purchase, the cost of maintenance, insurance premiums and repair or replacement when damage occurs can make equipment failure an expensive proposition. by Cyclops Marine Posted 25 Aug 16:30 BST VX Air Test Sail - Thrills without the Spills VX Air Test Sail - Thrills without the Spills Taking the modern single trapeze doublehander for a spin on Portland Harbour The VX Air is a high performance two-person, single-trapeze dinghy designed by Brian Bennett, Ross Weene, and Mackay Boats. The hull is 4.78 metres long, that's 15 foot 8 inches, and has a beam of 1.74 metres, or 5 foot 9 inches. by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Aug 14:30 BST Irish Flying Fifteen Western Championship Irish Flying Fifteen Western Championship Connemara hosted a cracking event including Galway Hooker racing Flying Fifteens Connemara hosted a cracking Western Championships. On Friday evening the visiting sailors were invited to race a pair of legendary Galway Hookers setting up a weekend of tight racing and good company. by Niall Bradshaw Posted 25 Aug 13:57 BST Bas de Waal takes lead in Finn Grand Slam Bas de Waal takes lead in Finn Grand Slam Britain's John Greenwood moves up to second after Varberg Championship Bas de Waal, from The Netherlands, has taken the overall lead after Leg 5 of the 2026 Word Tour for Finns Grand Slam. 44 Finns ventured to the Varberg Grand Slam in Sweden for seven races in a range of conditions from 5 to 25 knots. by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Aug 13:51 BST Germany hosts big finish in Kite-Surf & Hyrdrofoil Germany hosts big finish in Kite-Surf & Hyrdrofoil North Sea resort town of Sylt to crown World Champions in two disciplines as season closes World titles will be decided in two disciplines at the GKA Kite World Cup Sylt, with the season's final Kite-Surf showdown taking place alongside a one-off Hydrofoil Big Air World Championship. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 25 Aug 13:36 BST Back in Stock - World's Best Offshore System Back in Stock - World's Best Offshore System Ocean Pro from Henri-Lloyd, developed in partnership with Sam Goodchild Ocean Pro is the most advanced offshore system on the water, shaped by years of development and a close partnership with two-time IMOCA Champion Sam Goodchild. It's been proven in some of the world's harshest oceans. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 25 Aug 12:00 BST International 14 Worlds at Kingston Days 1 to 4 International 14 Worlds at Kingston Days 1 to 4 The race management and local volunteers have been nothing short of exceptional Writing on Monday, August 24th, we have reached Race Day 4 of the 2026 International 14 World Championship, hosted in legendary style by the Canadian I14 fleet and CORK/Sail Kingston. by Adam Ovington & Stu Keegan Posted 25 Aug 09:51 BST Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. II Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. II Alphabet Soup - When it comes to appendages, we've had so many letters of the alphabet already When it comes to appendages, we've had so many letters of the alphabet already; C, T, L, J etc. The U rudders have always intrigued me. The answer lies in the higher flight of Gitana 18, meaning the rudders too are a half to one metre longer by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 25 Aug 09:00 BST Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 2 Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 2 AP over A in high winds on Barton Marine Race Day, but plenty still going on Monday 24th August, day 2 of the Aspire Merlin Rocket National Championships and Barton Marine Race Day! by Tom and Ed Low Posted 25 Aug 07:41 BST Poole Week 2026 Day 2 Poole Week 2026 Day 2 The East Wind Doth Blow For a while on Monday morning, it looked as though any racing would be unlikely on Day 2 of Poole Week. Eurus (the god of the east wind) was letting rip. by David Harding Posted 25 Aug 07:29 BST America's Cup: INEOS says "No" to AC75 deal America's Cup: INEOS says "No" to AC75 deal A request for the use of the British AC75 in 2027 America's Cup was "declined ...outright". The positions of the parties involved in the legal action stemming from the 2024 British America's Cup, appear to have been crystallised in an amended Defence file by Athena Racing. The matter seems unlikely to end in a hug and a handshake. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 25 Aug 07:21 BST 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Officially Open 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Officially Open Everything now in place for racing to begin on Tuesday in Dublin Bay The 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship was officially opened today, with everything now in place for racing to begin tomorrow in Dublin Bay. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 24 Aug 22:55 BST Vaikobi UV Rashies Are Back! Vaikobi UV Rashies Are Back! All-day sun protection starts with a good rashie All-day sun protection starts with a good rashie. Vaikobi's rashie range is lightweight, UPF50+ and built to move, with full arm and neck coverage that won't restrict your stroke whether you're paddling, surfing, sailing or foiling. by Vaikobi Posted 24 Aug 21:30 BST Summer update from ILCA-land Summer update from ILCA-land It's easy in ILCA-land to focus mainly or entirely on the racing It's easy in ILCA-land to focus mainly or entirely on the racing. Who's done what and where with ILCA 4 and 6 Youth Worlds recently finished in Aarhus and ILCA 6 and 7 Senior Worlds about to kick off in Dun Laoghaire there has been a lot to shout about. by Neil Collingridge Posted 24 Aug 20:34 BST Lakes Mortgages RS2000 Nationals at Brightlingsea Lakes Mortgages RS2000 Nationals at Brightlingsea A Pascoe starts on the wrong foot... literally Day 1 didn't start how I had planned... Seven days prior to the nationals Tristan fractured his ankle. Opening scene of the boat park, Tristan on his yellow crutches, foot in fracture boot, being lifted into the boat and wheeled down Brightlingsea slip. by Sam Pascoe Posted 24 Aug 20:02 BST GP14 Midland Bell at Trimpley GP14 Midland Bell at Trimpley Consistent winds were an unusual feature for this glorious but notoriously shifty location Trimpley Sailing club opened its door to GP14 sailors on the 11th July, for their annual contribution towards the long-running Midland Bell series. by Ben Roberts Posted 24 Aug 19:45 BST 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero Practice 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero Practice Set to be much more manageable than last month's high winds regatta Conditions for this week's Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup look set to be much more manageable than last month's high winds, edge of control, regatta which was contested about 20kms west on Lanzarote's south coast. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Aug 19:41 BST Winners crowned at Twintip Youth Worlds Winners crowned at Twintip Youth Worlds Titles decided in blend of Freestyle and Big Air disciplines The 2026 winners have been crowned in the pioneering GKA Youth Twintip World Championships after five days of spell-binding action in a mix of conditions at St Peter-Ording, Germany, that challenged the teenaged athletes to the full. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 24 Aug 18:49 BST Ian Holtedahl-Finlay joins Henri-Lloyd Ian Holtedahl-Finlay joins Henri-Lloyd Appointed as their new Corporate Sales Manager Henri-Lloyd is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Holtedahl-Finlay as Corporate Sales Manager, strengthening its growing corporate and teamwear division. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 Aug 16:00 BST Bermuda Gold Cup unveils expanded 12-skipper field Bermuda Gold Cup unveils expanded 12-skipper field Bringing the world's leading men's and women's match racing sailors The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club has closed invitations for the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup and confirmed the field striving to win the King Edward VII Gold Cup, the oldest match racing trophy for one-design keelboats in the world. by WMRT Posted 24 Aug 15:55 BST Youngest team at the GP14 World Championship Youngest team at the GP14 World Championship Somehow surviving The youngest helm and crew combination in the GP14 fleet were acknowledged for their exceptional performance at their second-ever GP14 event at the award ceremony on 14th August 2026 by Andrew Johnson, Vice President of the GP14 Class Association. by Sarah Reynolds Posted 24 Aug 13:16 BST International 14 Team Racing World Championship International 14 Team Racing World Championship A British perspective on the the Pre-Worlds event in Kingston, Canada The International 14 team racing Worlds has been an event since the 1960s, when teams visiting to race in the UK one race Nationals (the Prince of Wales Cup*) decided to test their boats against the British. by James Cunnison Posted 24 Aug 12:11 BST RS21 Nationals at Torbay Royal Regatta Days 1 & 2 RS21 Nationals at Torbay Royal Regatta Days 1 & 2 Fantastic racing in sunny and picturesque Tor Bay The Race committee positioned the fleet in the middle of the sunny and picturesque Torbay, giving the 2026 RS21 National fleet the best possible chance of finding the best wind in the light and shifty conditions for Race One of the championship. by Roger Phillips & Dave Exley Posted 24 Aug 11:15 BST B14 Nationals at Mumbles overall B14 Nationals at Mumbles overall Tiebreaker at the top decides the title The Pathfinder Homes B14 National Championship 2026 concluded at Mumbles Yacht Club after the weather had the final say. by Lucy Loughton Posted 24 Aug 10:26 BST 21st Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta awards ceremony 21st Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta awards ceremony Angelo Randazzo Challenge Trophy presented to the overall winner, Arkas Blue Moon The 21st edition of the Palermo-Montecarlo, the offshore sailing regatta of the Circolo della Vela Sicilia, in collaboration with the Yacht Club de Monaco and the YC Costa Smeralda, concluded in style, with the participation of 39 boats from 11 nations. by Palermo-Montecarlo Posted 24 Aug 10:01 BST Lowestoft Sea Week 2026 Lowestoft Sea Week 2026 Visitors from USA, Sweden and Finland joined the mostly Broadland sailors A glorious Sea Week, hosted by the Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club, was enjoyed from Sunday to Thursday by at least 60 sailors in Squibs and Broads One Designs. by Jenny and Bryan Riley Posted 24 Aug 09:27 BST Wearn Sets Sights on Third ILCA7 World Title Wearn Sets Sights on Third ILCA7 World Title Nine Australian athletes are set to take on the 2026 Men's ILCA7 Worlds in Dún Laoghaire Nine Australian athletes are set to take on the 2026 Men's ILCA7 World Championships in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland this week, with six days of racing ahead on Dublin Bay. Headlining the Australian contingent is double Olympic Champion Matt Wearn. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 24 Aug 07:35 BST Largs Regatta Festival opening weekend Largs Regatta Festival opening weekend It was a very light weather weekend for the opening races It was a very light weather weekend for the opening races of Largs Regatta Festival 2026 sponsored by Saturn Sails. by Carolyn Elder Posted 24 Aug 06:51 BST Poole Week 2026 Day 1 Poole Week 2026 Day 1 Sunshine and shifts The sun was shining, the temperatures returned to near-tropical (well, almost) and a south-easterly breeze of 10-12 knots was waiting to greet the 150-odd dinghies and keelboats as they headed out into the harbour. by David Harding Posted 24 Aug 06:32 BST 2026 Skoda Formula Wing Youth Worlds concludes 2026 Skoda Formula Wing Youth Worlds concludes Dramatic finals crown Huang and Turienzo in Urla, Turkiye Qibin Huang of China and Argentina's Catalina Turienzo have been crowned the 2026 Skoda Formula Wing Youth World Champions after a dramatic final day in Urla, Turkiye, with both titles decided in races packed with incidents. by IKA Media Posted 23 Aug 22:44 BST Emirates GBR 'disappointed' with result Emirates GBR 'disappointed' with result At Rockwool Germany Sail Grand Prix Emirates GBR Driver Dylan Fletcher MBE said the team was 'disappointed' with its result at the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix, after fine margins saw the team miss out on the event final. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 23 Aug 20:48 BST NorthStar Claims 2nd in Sassnitz NorthStar Claims 2nd in Sassnitz At the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix The NorthStar SailGP Team delivered an outstanding performance on Germany's Baltic coast this weekend, securing second place at the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix in Sassnitz. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 23 Aug 20:24 BST Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 1 Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 1 A SE breeze which was remarkably consistent in strength and direction Two races were sailed on day one of the Aspire Merlin Rocket National Championships at WPNSA and today was P&B Race Day. by John Meadowcroft Posted 23 Aug 20:16 BST Bonds Flying Roos Stretch Championship Lead Bonds Flying Roos Stretch Championship Lead Fifth Win of 2026 Season in Sassnitz, Germany Tom Slingsby's Bonds Flying Roos ended a two-event wait for a Final with a flawless win on the Baltic Sea, as NorthStar took second and Los Gallos third. Australia moved 14 points clear at the top of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship standings. by SailGP Posted 23 Aug 17:15 BST Musto Coastal Sailing Jackets Musto Coastal Sailing Jackets Your first line of defense Coastal sailing requires thoughtful preparation and reliable gear. While conditions may be less extreme than the open ocean, sudden weather changes, shifting winds, and spray from choppy seas still demands protection that doesn't compromise. by Musto Posted 23 Aug 16:09 BST SailGP: Flying Roos take the cash at Sassnitz SailGP: Flying Roos take the cash at Sassnitz Flying Roos were ashore and on their way to the podium while the other three teams were still racing The Flying Roos were in the "clubhouse" and on their way to pick up the winner's trophy, while the other three teams were still racing for second place in a bizarre Event Final at SailGP Germany. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 23 Aug 15:50 BST