A-Class Catamaran Worlds 2026 - midweek update A-Class Catamaran Worlds 2026 - midweek update Race 5 was the trigger for discards to kick in, and the horrors of day 1 can be forgotten Race five was the trigger for discards to kick in at the Worlds, and the horrors of day 1 can be removed if lucky, and this shook both tables about somewhat. On the Open course, the 4-8kt wind is rather sub-optimal for most foilers. by Davis Island Yacht Club Posted 13 Nov 13:28 GMT SERTEC Lightning Protection technology SERTEC Lightning Protection technology Technical Marine Supplies launching new solution at Metstrade The new SERTEC CMCE Micro takes a preventative approach to managing static charge on exposed marine structures. by Technical Marine Supplies Posted 13 Nov 12:00 GMT 44Cup Cartagena 2026 day 1 44Cup Cartagena 2026 day 1 One of the severest wave states the class has ever seen in 20 years of racing Following Storm Charles' crossing of Spain's Murcia region in the early hours, this morning the 44Cup fleet tentatively made its way out of Cartegena to be greeted by 20 knot winds and one of the severest wave states the class has seen. by 44Cup Posted 13 Nov 11:11 GMT First woman to win the IMOCA Globe Series First woman to win the IMOCA Globe Series Francesca Clapcich makes history - 8th in the Route du Rhum seals the title Italian-American offshore sailor, Francesca Clapcich, onboard 11th Hour Racing, has finished the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, in eighth place, clinching the IMOCA Globe Series championship title - the first time a woman has won. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 13 Nov 10:51 GMT SailGP: Black Foils complete Pensacola camp SailGP: Black Foils complete Pensacola camp New Zealand's Black Foils head to Dubai next week on the back of a training camp in Pensacola. New Zealand's Black Foils head to Dubai next week on the back of a training camp that has moved the team forward on the water and brought them closer together off it. by James Rigby/Black Foils Posted 13 Nov 10:43 GMT A Lifetime in the RS Family - Sally Campbell A Lifetime in the RS Family - Sally Campbell From her first pink RS200 to keeping the Class Associations running smoothly From her first pink RS200 to decades of friendships, and keeping the RS Class Associations running smoothly, Sally Campbell has helped shape the very community that makes RS Sailing special. by RS Sailing Posted 13 Nov 09:00 GMT Clapcich crowned IMOCA Globe Series champion Clapcich crowned IMOCA Globe Series champion The first time a female sailor has been crowned champion Francesca Clapcich has won the 2026 IMOCA Globe Series - the first time a female sailor has been crowned champion. The series win comes on the strength of a run of results for the Italian-American sailor based on the season's four flagship events. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 13 Nov 08:19 GMT After a high-caliber IMOCA podium After a high-caliber IMOCA podium Lessons drawn from the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Following the victory of Corentin Horeau (MACSF), with Boris Herrmann (Malizia 4) and Elodie Bonafous (Association Petits Princes-Quéguiner) rounding out the podium, IMOCA finishers have been arriving in Guadeloupe at a steady pace. by IMOCA Posted 13 Nov 08:05 GMT SailGP: Australia chase big payday SailGP: Australia chase big payday Bonds Flying Roos have the chance to win almost USD$7million from Season 6 SailGP looks set to follow the lead of F1, and stage their final two events of the year in the Middle East, as scheduled. Three teams will contest the Grand Final in Abu Dhabi with a winner-take-all prize of USD$2million on offer. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 13 Nov 02:40 GMT Dragon Asia Pacific Championship contenders Dragon Asia Pacific Championship contenders Twenty of the world's top 32 Dragon helms are competing ahead of the Worlds The inaugural Dragon Asia Pacific Championship opens in less than a week, on 17 November. The World Championship follows from 21 to 29 November. by Hong Kong Dragon Worlds Posted 12 Nov 23:50 GMT SSL Gold Cup Pan-American Qualifiers Underway SSL Gold Cup Pan-American Qualifiers Underway With the iconic backdrop of Sugarloaf Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer There was a short delay waiting for the wind to settle, but it was a joy to see the first SSL racing in Rio as the SSL Gold Cup 2026 Pan-American Qualifiers got under way. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 12 Nov 23:15 GMT AC Recon Nov 11: French find Naples seaway AC Recon Nov 11: French find Naples seaway On Wednesday, the La Roche-Posay Racing Team had another extended session on Golfo di Napoli On Wednesday, the La Roche-Posay Racing Team had another extended session on Golfo di Napoli, encountering a 1-metre seaway plus small chop - the largest experienced since the team's arrival in the 2027 America's Cup venue. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 12 Nov 23:06 GMT Star World Championship 2026 day 4 Star World Championship 2026 day 4 Another unpredictable day on Biscayne Bay shakes up the standings Four races, four days of challenging conditions and another shake-up at the 2026 Star World Championship Presented by Schoonmaker. Argentina's Leandro and Lucas Altolaguirre claimed their second victory of the championship today. by ISCYRA Posted 12 Nov 22:42 GMT JOG Celebrates 2026 Season JOG Celebrates 2026 Season 35% growth in race entries and a record 840 members JOG Yacht Racing concluded a successful 2026 season with a record 840 members, up 7% from 785 in 2025. Total race entries also increased by 35%, from 703 to 946, including JOG Week. by Cat Platts Posted 12 Nov 20:39 GMT IRC Measurement Manual gets major update IRC Measurement Manual gets major update Good measurement, greater confidence Accurate measurement is the foundation of an accurate IRC rating. The IRC Rating Authority has published a major rewrite of the IRC Measurement Manual, giving measurers, Rule Authorities and boat owners clearer practical guidance. by RORC Rating Office Posted 12 Nov 20:00 GMT Roof of the World Regatta 2027 preview Roof of the World Regatta 2027 preview Tajikistan has one of the best mountain lakes on the planet Lake Karakul, Turkic for "Black Lake", lies high in the Pamir Mountains of eastern Tajikistan, within Tajik National Park. At 3914 metres above sea level, it is the largest natural lake in the country and sits along the legendary Pamir Highway. by Andre Koster Posted 12 Nov 19:48 GMT Goodchild misses IMOCA podium by 11 minutes Goodchild misses IMOCA podium by 11 minutes At the end of Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe For Franco-Brit Sam Goodchild, fourth place into Guadeloupe this morning concluded what proved to be a very challenging Route du Rhum - Destination Gudeloupe, suffering too many technical problems to be able to operate at close to maximum potential. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 12 Nov 19:07 GMT RYA Scotland Connected Conference RYA Scotland Connected Conference 65 different organisations represented, with 27% of attendees under age 26 There was a definite buzz in Stirling earlier this month, as more than 140 people from across the Scottish sailing community came together on for the RYA Scotland Connected Conference on 1 November, sharing ideas. by RYA Scotland Posted 12 Nov 18:01 GMT Henri-Lloyd makes Christmas gifting plain sailing Henri-Lloyd makes Christmas gifting plain sailing A collection of nautical-inspired gifts From practical accessories and cosy winter knitwear to technical sailing apparel, Henri-Lloyd's collection offers the perfect present for those who love life on and around the water. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 12 Nov 17:00 GMT International Moth Worlds 2026 overall International Moth Worlds 2026 overall France's Enzo Balanger wins the foiling title down under For the final day of the Acton Belle Property International Moth Worlds 2026 at Mounts Bay Sailing Club on the Swan River, Perth, Australia, the Fremantle Doctor was back on form, providing a sea breeze from the south west - just as it should be. by Sail-World.com and Down Under Sail Posted 12 Nov 15:16 GMT Enzo Balanger claims 2nd Moth Worlds title Enzo Balanger claims 2nd Moth Worlds title From Akademy K-Challenge to the top of the world The K-Challenge sailor retains his world title in Perth, Australia, a year after his historic first victory. The result marks another milestone for the Akademy K-Challenge graduate, who also competes in the SailGP and America's Cup programmes. by K-Challenge Posted 12 Nov 14:59 GMT Osprey Class Association Boat Osprey Class Association Boat "Six Pack" is available for hire throughout the winter months The Osprey Class Association boat "Six Pack" is available for hire throughout the winter months. by Osprey Class Association Posted 12 Nov 14:10 GMT Salcombe YC Winter Series race 3 Salcombe YC Winter Series race 3 The race, if you could call it that, began with a good deal of sitting still The forecast in the week leading up to Saturday's race looked particularly unfavourable. The problem was sunshine, warmth and an almost complete absence of wind. It's a rare sight to see Prawle Point recording zero knots, but there it was. by John Burn Posted 12 Nov 13:50 GMT A+T Instruments ATP Processors A+T Instruments ATP Processors At the heart of every good yacht system is the processor At the heart of every good yacht system is the processor. the ATP processor from A+T Instruments is compatible with all devices and all displays that are on the market. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Nov 12:30 GMT Scottish Sailor Dominates Lowrider Worlds Scottish Sailor Dominates Lowrider Worlds Paul Hignett claims International Moth title after 35 years in the fleet For a sailor, a world championship win must be the pinnacle of achievement. Rarely has that peak been achieved after over thirty-five years of sailing within that fleet. by Tom Foxall Posted 12 Nov 12:20 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 11 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 11 180 nm from her waypoint at the north-west corner of Guadeloupe The wind finally returned last night for Francesca and 11th Hour Racing following a slow, almost calm day. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 12 Nov 11:45 GMT Venues announced for Open Team Racing Worlds Venues announced for Open Team Racing Worlds World Sailing selects hosts for 2027 and 2028 keelboat 2v2 events World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, is pleased to confirm the venues for the 2027 and 2028 World Sailing Team Racing Worlds, with the championship set to visit Australia and Switzerland over the next two editions. by World Sailing Posted 12 Nov 11:01 GMT Boris Herrmann (Malizia 4) second in IMOCA class Boris Herrmann (Malizia 4) second in IMOCA class In the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Finishing in early morning rain German skipper Boris Herrmann added to his growing list of solo Transatlantic successes today when he took second place in the IMOCA class on the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 12 Nov 10:24 GMT Boris Herrmann Takes Second Place in Route du Rhum Boris Herrmann Takes Second Place in Route du Rhum Team Malizia's IMOCA arrived Thursday morning at 04:10 local time Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann finished 2nd in the IMOCA class in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe 2026 by Team Malizia Posted 12 Nov 09:36 GMT Innovative Barton Modular Clutch System Innovative Barton Modular Clutch System Launching at METSTRADE this month An all-new Modular Clutch System (MCS 1000) will be launched by Barton Marine at METSTRADE 2026. The precision engineered MCS 1000 product line is a unique and cutting-edge design with multiple benefits for OEMs, riggers, dealers and end users. by Barton Marine Posted 12 Nov 09:00 GMT Manly 16s: Getting the band back together Manly 16s: Getting the band back together When you're enjoying it, the results will usually come The fun had gone out of sailing for the crew onboard Geochemical Assessments as they counted down the days until the end of last season. by Adam Lucius Posted 12 Nov 08:58 GMT 44cup heading into Cartagena grand finale 44cup heading into Cartagena grand finale Topping the leaderboard are two teams in close contention The final event of the 44Cup sets sail from Cartagena in the Murcia region of southern Spain. This is occurring thanks to the generous support of the Ayuntamiento de Cartagena, Gobierno Región de Murcia and the Autoridad Portuaria de Cartagena. by 44Cup Posted 12 Nov 08:22 GMT Flying 15/Soling South African Nationals preview Flying 15/Soling South African Nationals preview Midmar Dam hosts two keelboat classes this weekend Two classes of one-design boats head to Midmar Dam to compete in their Nationals, hosted by Henley Midmar Yacht Club this weekend from 14 - 15 November. by Sophie Thompson Posted 11 Nov 23:32 GMT Star World Championship 2026 day 3 Star World Championship 2026 day 3 German duo bounce back with a commanding win on Biscayne Bay The Star World Championship reached its halfway point today with another challenging race on Biscayne Bay. Max Kohlhoff and Ole Burzinski (GER) claimed a convincing victory in Race 3. by ISCYRA Posted 11 Nov 21:53 GMT 1 minute 46 seconds 1 minute 46 seconds That's all that separated the Route du Rhum Ocean50 and IMOCA winners In a remarkable finish which resulted in two new records being set, the leaders of the Ocean50 class and the IMOCA class in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe crossed the finish line in Pointe-à-Pitre separated by just 1 minute and 46 seconds. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Nov 21:18 GMT Youth and Experience Unite Youth and Experience Unite Ahead of the SSL Gold Cup Pan-American Qualifiers Ahead of the main event in the Copa do Mundo da Vela is the final qualifier for the SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026. Eight teams from the Pan-American region are vying for the final three tickets to the Finals. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 11 Nov 17:55 GMT Lightning 368 Rum & Mince Pies at West Oxfordshire Lightning 368 Rum & Mince Pies at West Oxfordshire End of season open meeting fitted in between the storms With Storm Austin passing through on Friday night and Storm Boelo due to arrive on Saturday afternoon there were many people who decided that conditions would be too much and dropped out before the event. by Simon Hopkins Posted 11 Nov 17:20 GMT ClubSwan 28 Gold Cup 2026 preview ClubSwan 28 Gold Cup 2026 preview The final event of the season, in Fort Lauderdale The ClubSwan 28 Gold Cup 2026 is under way in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where the European and American fleets have come together for the first time to celebrate the end of an outstanding season. by Nautor Swan Posted 11 Nov 17:04 GMT Skiff Junior European Championships day 1 Skiff Junior European Championships day 1 No boats went out in Vilamoura The 2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior European Championships got under way at Vilamoura Sailing this week, bringing together 49 boats, 98 sailors and 26 coaches from 17 countries. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 11 Nov 15:45 GMT Corentin Horeau interviewed after IMOCA victory Corentin Horeau interviewed after IMOCA victory First ever attempt at the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe A decisive move backed up by speed and a consistent attack gives Horeau the title and a race record. Facing a very unusual, atypical weather picture Corentin Horeau won the IMOCA class on his first-ever Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 11 Nov 15:36 GMT Meet X-Yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2027 Meet X-Yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2027 Showcasing two yachts that bring together sailing performance and Danish design Join us at boot Düsseldorf from 23-31 January 2027, where we will be showcasing two yachts that bring together sailing performance and Danish design. by X-Yachts Posted 11 Nov 14:30 GMT RORC Transatlantic Race 2027 monohull battle RORC Transatlantic Race 2027 monohull battle Swedish connections, Canadian ambition and an Anglo-Australian Volvo 70 rivalry The battle for Monohull Line Honours in the 2027 RORC Transatlantic Race is taking shape, with an international line-up of high-performance boats confirmed and further entries expected ahead of the start on Sunday 10 January. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 11 Nov 12:59 GMT South Windermere SC is on the move again South Windermere SC is on the move again Gradually going further north Just slightly further to the north, on the east bank, is Tower Wood Outdoor Education Centre, owned and operated by Lancashire County Council. After some discussion the head of the centre came up with a plan to accommodate SWSC. by Mark Fearnley Posted 11 Nov 11:53 GMT Topper European Championships 2026 Topper European Championships 2026 This was a particularly special event, with 94 sailors taking to the water The International Topper Class returned to Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) for the 2026 International Topper European Championships. by Jess Ewing Posted 11 Nov 10:43 GMT International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 5 International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 5 Three races held in a shifty south easterly breeze After no racing was possible for the foilers on Tuesday at Mounts Bay Sailing Club on the Swan River, three very shifty races were held on Wednesday in a morning South Easterly breeze. by Sail-World.com and Down Under Sail Posted 11 Nov 09:48 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 10 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 10 It's been a slow motion 24 hours for Francesca on 11th Hour Racing and the bulk of the IMOCA fleet It's been a slow motion 24 hours for Francesca on 11th Hour Racing and the bulk of the IMOCA fleet. They have been becalmed for long periods and Francesca averaged only 1.9 knots [2.2mph | 3.52 kmh] of boat speed over the last 24 hours. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 11 Nov 09:46 GMT RYA National Match Racing Championship RYA National Match Racing Championship Top teams duel for the title at Queen Mary Sailing Club Eleven teams duelled for supremacy in ideal conditions at London's Queen Mary Sailing Club for the RYA National Match Racing Championship. by Paula Irish Posted 11 Nov 09:11 GMT Wild Day on the Harbour for the 18s Wild Day on the Harbour for the 18s Great sailing by talented young sailors The Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 season has some of the most talented young sailors in its ranks and their talent was on display last Sunday when they took on the 30+ knots of southerly wind on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 11 Nov 08:29 GMT