Barton's Rising Star Ralph Hadley set for 2026 Barton's Rising Star Ralph Hadley set for 2026 After a superb 2025 season with results in the Topper class on both the UK and International stage Young sailor Ralph Hadley had a superb 2025 season with results in the Topper class on both the UK and International stage, so I caught up with him at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show to find out more. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Mar 16:30 GMT Staunton Blaster 2026 Staunton Blaster 2026 30 boats for third event in the East Midlands Mini Series Staunton Harold Sailing Club hosted the third and penultimate event of the four-part East Midlands Mini Series over the weekend of 28 February / 1 March. Competitors travelled from Notts County Sailing Club, Burton Sailing Club and Ogston Sailing Club. by Nigel Pepperdine Posted 2 Mar 15:58 GMT Noble Marine Solo Winter Championship preview Noble Marine Solo Winter Championship preview Gearing up to welcome the Solo fleet to Pitsford Reservoir Northampton Sailing Club are gearing up to welcome the Solo fleet to Pitsford Reservoir for the North Sails season curtain raiser on Saturday March 7 and with a balmy 12 degrees and winds from the South at 8 knots, we hope to see a healthy attendance. by Will Loy Posted 2 Mar 15:43 GMT 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race Registration Open 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race Registration Open One of offshore sailing's most celebrated challenges The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) is pleased to confirm that the Notice of Race for the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race is now available online, with entries officially open for one of offshore sailing's most celebrated challenges. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 2 Mar 14:18 GMT Miles of Smiles Miles of Smiles How Duncan Hepplewhite's hours on the M6 keep sailors happy Sailingfast has grown over the past 20 years, building a reputation of professionalism which is respected by sailors up and down the UK. At its core are Duncan and Emma Hepplewhite, the husband and wife team who live and breathe the business. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Mar 12:00 GMT UK Women's Keelboat Team Racing Champs entry open UK Women's Keelboat Team Racing Champs entry open Top level event to be hosted by the Royal Thames Yacht Club Entries are live for the UK Women's Keelboat Team Racing Championship. The event, hosted by the Royal Thames Yacht Club at London's Queen Mary Reservoir, will be run over the weekend of 25th & 26th April. by Jack Fenwick Posted 2 Mar 10:45 GMT 2026 CraftInsure Lark Class Winter Championship 2026 CraftInsure Lark Class Winter Championship A weekend of close, tactical racing at Barnt Green The 2026 CraftInsure Lark Class Winter Championship at Barnt Green Sailing Club delivered a weekend of close, tactical racing in shifting late winter conditions. by Ed Bradburn Posted 2 Mar 10:07 GMT Lincoln I.O.M Winter Series round 11 Lincoln I.O.M Winter Series round 11 A top suit kind of day What a great day for racing, mainly sunshine great breeze that increased during the morning, but remained a top suit kind of day. by Mick Chamberlain Posted 2 Mar 09:26 GMT Benjamin & Sam's Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series Benjamin & Sam's Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series A highly enjoyable series for the son and father team in their 2000 Hopefully this article doesn't cause me and Benjamin as much hassle as my last one. For the moment we will stick to adult racing together and I will leave him to follow the RYA Pathway at the correct ages. by Sam Pascoe Posted 2 Mar 05:51 GMT Salcomber Yacht Club 2026 Commissioning Race Salcomber Yacht Club 2026 Commissioning Race Racing back underway after a slightly shorter than usual winter break Here we go again... After a slightly shorter than usual winter break, Batson Boat Park was once again a hive of activity as 19 boats rigged up and launched into a blissfully empty harbour. by John Burn Posted 2 Mar 05:25 GMT Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech overall Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech overall A fantastic 88 entries over the series The final day of the 2026 Bough Beech Youth Icicle, Youthcicle to its friends, played out on a fine, literally can't get any later February afternoon. by Alastair Moppett Posted 1 Mar 19:47 GMT Optiorange 2026 in Valencia overall Optiorange 2026 in Valencia overall Finland's Sisu Selio and Spain's Mª Antonia Peñalver crowned champions The Optiorange 2026 now has new owners. Finland's Sisu Selio (Brando Seglare) and Spain's Mª Antonia Peñalver (CN Mar Menor Los Alcázares) have been proclaimed champions of the eighth edition. by Pep Portas Posted 1 Mar 19:18 GMT ORC Double-Handed Europeans open ORC Double-Handed Europeans open 53 boats from six nations begin the 2026 season at the 40th 200 Millas A2 The ORC Double-Handed European Championship 2026 officially begins today in Altea, marking the fourth edition of the continental title and forming part of the 40th anniversary edition of the 200 Millas A2, organized by Altea Sailing Club. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 1 Mar 17:44 GMT Anniversary Classes at the Dinghy Show Anniversary Classes at the Dinghy Show We speak to a number of classes celebrating significant anniversaries The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 saw over 9,000 people visit Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in the UK over the weekend of 21st & 22nd February to take in the feast of boats on display. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Mar 16:24 GMT Downs SC to host P&B NSSA National Schools Regatta Downs SC to host P&B NSSA National Schools Regatta Event to be held in July in association with the Kent Schools Sailing Association Downs Sailing Club, in association with the Kent Schools Sailing Association (KSSA), is delighted to announce that it will host the NSSA National Schools Regatta 2026, supported by headline sponsor Pinnell & Bax. by Anna Candy Posted 1 Mar 13:47 GMT HISC Magic Marine Optimist Open Meeting Preview HISC Magic Marine Optimist Open Meeting Preview Another bumper fleet is expected in May at Hayling Island After last year's fantastic turnout, Hayling Island Sailing Club and Magic Marine are teaming up once again in 2026 to deliver their annual Optimist Open Meeting. by George Charlton Posted 1 Mar 13:07 GMT Sydney SailGP podium streak ends for Flying Roos Sydney SailGP podium streak ends for Flying Roos Amid unusually challenging conditions on Sydney Harbour Tom Slingsby's hopes of securing a Podium Final appearance at his home event fell short, with the BONDS Flying Roos missing qualification for the Final at the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix for the first time since the league's inception. by Bree Purvis Posted 1 Mar 12:55 GMT Emirates GBR continues podium streak Emirates GBR continues podium streak WIth second-place finish at Sydney Sail Grand Prix Emirates GBR has continued its podium streak at the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, after a second-place finish on Sydney Harbour. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 1 Mar 12:06 GMT KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Overall KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Overall Canfield leads U.S. SailGP Team to Historic Win The U.S. SailGP Team has won the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, sailing to victory ahead of Emirates GBR in second and Los Gallos in third. It marks the team's first event win since Cádiz in Season 4, and Canfield's first ever in SailGP. by SailGP Posted 1 Mar 10:33 GMT SailGP: Their Finest Hour - Why USA won in Sydney SailGP: Their Finest Hour - Why USA won in Sydney All-USA team answers critics with a well executed strategy in fickle Sydney breeze. The USA SailGP team, skippered by matchracing champion, Taylor Canfield answered their long-standing critics with an emphatic win in the Final of KPMG SailGP Sydney. However it wasn't the Finest Hour for the TV/Video coverage of the finish. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World Posted 1 Mar 08:24 GMT DF95 Winter Series at Barton's Point week 4 DF95 Winter Series at Barton's Point week 4 Big waves and 30+ knot winds for the fleet After a cold wet winter, 16 members came to Sheppey on 26th February for promised warm dry conditions, but the sun hardly showed and 20-30+ knot winds with big waves persisted (38kts recorded nearby). by Peter Jackson Posted 1 Mar 07:33 GMT Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura overall Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura overall Winners decided in the 470, 49er, 49erFX, ILCA 7 and ILCA 6 classes The 8th Portugal Grand Prix – Round 2 concluded Saturday in Vilamoura, with final races sailed in a northerly breeze that stabilized through the afternoon, allowing the majority of the scheduled program to be completed. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 1 Mar 07:10 GMT Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Six crews crossed the famous shores of this remote Chilean island on Saturday February 28, 2026, will be remembered by the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 as the day the crews of the race rounded Cape Horn, a milestone marked by symbolic passages. by Sirius Events Posted 1 Mar 05:44 GMT 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Worthy of its legacy 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Worthy of its legacy Each year the subtle changes to the trade winds write a different script The eleven islands of the course have not changed, yet each year the subtle changes to the trade winds write a different script, as does the profound experience of the international alumni of sailors that take part. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 28 Feb 19:03 GMT Australians at KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Australians at KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Jensen stars in green and gold debut as Flying Roos fire on home waters The BONDS Flying Roos delivered a powerful opening day performance on Sydney Harbour, with Olympic gold medallist Iain 'Goobs' Jensen making an impressive debut for the Australians at the record-seventh KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix. by Bree Purvis Posted 28 Feb 15:41 GMT Supporting next generation of elite female coaches Supporting next generation of elite female coaches Applications are now open for the Women in Sport High Performance Pathway (WISH) Programme World Sailing is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Women in Sport High Performance Pathway (WISH) Programme, a unique initiative designed to increase female representation in elite sport coaching. by World Sailing Posted 28 Feb 14:51 GMT KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Day 1 KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Spain seize sunset lead Spain were the form team on day one in Sydney, sailing into the sunset with two wins in four fleet races. Those unafraid to make bold, decisive moves were rewarded around the split Shark Island racetrack. by SailGP Posted 28 Feb 11:35 GMT Emirates GBR fourth after Race Day 1 Emirates GBR fourth after Race Day 1 Patchy conditions cause havoc at the Sydney Sail Grand Prix Emirates GBR is currently in fourth place after the first day of racing at the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix as patchy conditions caused havoc on the harbour. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 28 Feb 11:26 GMT SailGP: Consistent Spain leads after Day 1 SailGP: Consistent Spain leads after Day 1 2024 Olympic Gold medalist, Diego Botin found more gold at the end of several rainbows in Sydney. Los Gallos, Spain's SailGP team, sailed a consistent opening day to lead the points table, after the first day of racing in a squirrely breeze on Sydney Harbour. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World Posted 28 Feb 10:34 GMT Torque Quick-Release Harness Back in stock Torque Quick-Release Harness Back in stock Quick to release, quick to sell out Make the shift to the torque quick-release trapeze harness. by Vaikobi Posted 28 Feb 06:11 GMT Introducing the INS300 Introducing the INS300 Zhik's new inshore jacket The INS300 is Zhik's new inshore jacket. Engineered with 2-layer construction, water-resistant zippers throughout, and micro-fleece lined torso for warmth and comfort. by Zhik Posted 27 Feb 22:00 GMT Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 3 Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 3 A northerly breeze sets the tone A northerly breeze set the tone for the third day of the 8th Portugal Grand Prix – Round 2, with racing conducted under progressively stable conditions off the coast of Vilamoura. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 27 Feb 21:28 GMT Over 700 teams set for Trofeo Princesa Sofía Over 700 teams set for Trofeo Princesa Sofía The trickle of registrations has not stopped with a month to go The level of registrations received so far for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels points to another massive edition. More than 700 teams from 56 countries have already registered to compete in the first scoring event. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 27 Feb 21:25 GMT Optiorange 2026 in Valencia day 2 Optiorange 2026 in Valencia day 2 Qualifying round closed out and the Gold Group is now set The Optiorange completed its second day, finishing the necessary races to close the qualifying round and move on to the final series, which will be held this Saturday and Sunday. by Pep Portas Posted 27 Feb 19:19 GMT Leopard 3 IRC overall RORC Caribbean 600 winner Leopard 3 IRC overall RORC Caribbean 600 winner No remaining competitor able to better her corrected time The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to confirm that the Farr 100 Leopard 3 has been declared the overall winner under IRC for the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 27 Feb 18:37 GMT 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC Two Report 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC Two Report Richard Dilley's Grand Soleil 46 Belladonna claims IRC Two victory The largest class in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 was IRC Two and it proved to be a battle of stamina and steady execution with as much as five days and nights of trade wind racing for the class and highly competitive pressure among the front runners. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 27 Feb 15:14 GMT Cork Week Expands Coastal Fleet Eligibility Cork Week Expands Coastal Fleet Eligibility To Welcome More Competitors The Royal Cork Yacht Club has announced an expansion of the entry criteria for the Coastal Fleet at Cork Week 2026, scheduled for 6th-10th July. by Michael McCann Posted 27 Feb 14:50 GMT 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane overall 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane overall Brendan Casey becomes first Australian to win Finn World Masters Brendan Casey, from Australia, has become the first Australian ever to win the Finn World Masters. Two more races were sailed Friday at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 27 Feb 14:18 GMT 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC One Report 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC One Report Nine minutes on the clock for Rikki's triumph IRC One delivered one of the closest corrected-time battles of the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600. After nearly three days of relentless trade wind racing, the outcome hinged until the final gruelling beat to Antigua from Redonda. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 27 Feb 13:41 GMT Cyclops load sensors for the Weekend Warriors! Cyclops load sensors for the Weekend Warriors! How everyday sailors can find the groove quicker by knowing the numbers We've seen how Cyclops load sensors are being used more and more by some of the top dinghy and keelboat sailors and campaigns, but it's actually the Weekend Warriors who could benefit most from them! by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Feb 12:00 GMT Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta preview Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta preview The sixth edition is poised to push the competitive bar higher than ever The sixth edition of Ibiza JoySail is beginning to take shape with the confirmation of the first thirteen superyachts set to compete from 17 to 20 September in the waters of Ibiza and Formentera. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 27 Feb 11:32 GMT Sustainability takes Centre Stage Sustainability takes Centre Stage Sail design competition raises awareness thanks to Christchurch SC team "Ocean Warrior" was the winning design in a Oppie Sail Design competition organised by the Christchurch Sailing Club Sustainability Team, led by Rear Commodore Sustainability, David Riley, in conjunction with the Junior Sailing team. by Richard Phillips Posted 27 Feb 11:12 GMT Emirates GBR prepare to defend Sydney SailGP title Emirates GBR prepare to defend Sydney SailGP title After 'spectacular' win on the harbour last season The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is preparing to defend its Sydney title this weekend, after a "spectacular" win on the harbour last season. Emirates GBR Strategist Hannah Mills OBE said the team was "buzzing to be back" in Sydney. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 27 Feb 10:58 GMT Bacardi Rolls Out Red Carpet for Over 200 Boats Bacardi Rolls Out Red Carpet for Over 200 Boats 99th Bacardi Cup and 2026 Bacardi Invitational Regatta set to begin in Miami Each winter, the sailing world converges on one place: Miami. The 99th Bacardi Cup runs March 2-7 on Biscayne Bay, marking nearly a century of partnership between Bacardi and the Star Class. Racing unfolds across six days. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 27 Feb 07:37 GMT SailGP: Practice cancelled in Sydney SailGP: Practice cancelled in Sydney Two high profile coaching additions have been made; French set to race in Event 4. Practice racing has been cancelled today in Sydney. Two high profile coaching additions have been made by the Italian and Danish teams for Sydney.The French team DS Automobiles, will race in Event 4, in Rio de Janerio on April 12-13. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 27 Feb 06:58 GMT 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Catamaran capsizes 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Catamaran capsizes Cata Sensation, a TS42 catamaran RORC Caribbean 600 race, has capsized in 40kt winds At approximately 2130hrs, Cata Sensation, a TS42 catamaran participating in the RORC Caribbean 600 race, capsized about 16 nautical miles west of St. John's Harbour with six people onboard. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 26 Feb 22:58 GMT Optiorange 2026 in Valencia Preview Optiorange 2026 in Valencia Preview Turkey's Cengiz Eren Güvenç is setting the pace The opening day at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia was dominated by the Levante wind, which allowed two races to be completed, though they ran behind schedule. by Pep Portas Posted 26 Feb 20:47 GMT Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 2 Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 2 High-Level Competition Intensifies The second day of the 8th Portugal Grand Prix - Round 2 delivered another full schedule of racing in Vilamoura. Sailors faced stable breeze during part of the day before lighter and more technical conditions developed later in the afternoon. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 26 Feb 19:58 GMT