RS21s deliver One Design excitement in Monaco RS21s deliver One Design excitement in Monaco For the all-female Virginie Héroit Trophy RS21s were sailed for the first time for the Virginie Hériot Trophy, bringing high-energy one-design racing to this prestigious all-female regatta. by RS Sailing Posted 19 Oct 20:22 BST Monohull Line Honours for Black Jack 100 Monohull Line Honours for Black Jack 100 In the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Remon Vos' Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, crossed the finish line of the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race at 15:51:00 CEST on Monday 19 October to take Monohull Line Honours in an elapsed time of 51 hours 51 minutes. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 19 Oct 19:03 BST La Roche-Posay Racing Team leads the way La Roche-Posay Racing Team leads the way First AC75 to launch in Naples ahead of the 38th America's Cup La Roche-Posay Racing Team kicks off the 38th America's Cup in Naples. As the first team to launch its AC75 in the bay that will host the competition in 2027, the French Challenger marks a major milestone in its campaign. by La Roche-Posay Racing Team Posted 19 Oct 17:52 BST 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup overall 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup overall From debutant to champion, Hamilton makes history Bermuda Gold Cup debutant Christian Hamilton (GBR) and his Khumbu Racing Team of Ian Williams, Richard Sydenham and Jon Gundersen stunned World No 1 Chris Poole (USA) to lift the King Edward VII Trophy on Sunday as champions of the 74th edition. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 19 Oct 17:31 BST Finn European Masters at Los Alcazares day 1 Finn European Masters at Los Alcazares day 1 Filipe Silva wins opening race Filipe Silva from Portugal has won the opening race of the 2026 Finn European Masters at Los Alcazares, on the Mar Menor in Spain after a challenging day of light wind and threatening rainstorms. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Oct 17:24 BST Craftinsure Lark Traveller Series overall Craftinsure Lark Traveller Series overall The average turnout was a record 15 boats per event As another sailing season draws to a close, the Lark Class reflects on a record season, with 65 different boats entering across the 11 events in the Traveller Series. The average turnout was a record 15 boats per event. by Nigel Scott Posted 19 Oct 16:38 BST Nacra 17 fleet heads to València Nacra 17 fleet heads to València For the Nacra Cup València 2026 The Real Club Náutico de Valencia will host 24 teams from 17 countries at the Nacra Cup València 2026, bringing the Olympic Nacra 17 fleet to the city for the first time. by Pep Portas / RCNV Posted 19 Oct 15:56 BST Hamble Winter Series week 3 Hamble Winter Series week 3 A traveller exploded, sending ball bearings all over the cockpit For the first time in October the Weather Gods decided that Sunday would be a good day to go sailing. Perhaps it was the use of "Sea Angel" as a Committee Vessel that influenced their decision this week. by Trevor Pountain Posted 19 Oct 15:13 BST Experience a voyage of discovery with Sunsail Experience a voyage of discovery with Sunsail Enter now to win a sailing holiday in the Med When you book a sailing holiday, the view changes every day. Exploring an area by yacht changes your perspective, gives you freedom to explore, flexibility to choose your route and a sense of discovery. by Sarah Heron Posted 19 Oct 14:00 BST Türkiye Match Race Championship 2026 Türkiye Match Race Championship 2026 Five countries race in the latest stop on the European Match Race Tour Marmaris has hosted the Türkiye Match Race Championship and the European Match Race Tour's Türkiye stop as a single event. by Rana Akkurt / Rüzgar Üstü Posted 19 Oct 13:51 BST Lincoln IOM Winter Series round 2 Lincoln IOM Winter Series round 2 An inventive course was set that only required use of the SW quadrant of the lake The wind duly arrived from a Northerly direction today, as predicted, making course setting difficult. Darin rose to the occasion and was out in the boat and busy experimenting with the buoy positions for a suitable course before 9am. by Martyn Aspinall Posted 19 Oct 13:36 BST 15th Mussanah Race Week reaches midpoint 15th Mussanah Race Week reaches midpoint Fierce competition and elite standards drive action Intense racing and incredible talent shone through at the Barceló Mussanah Resort on the first day of competitive racing in the 15th Mussanah Race Week and the 3rd Arab Women's Sailing Championship as sailors in both events hit their stride. by Oman Sail Posted 19 Oct 13:26 BST My Story: Circumnavigators My Story: Circumnavigators Why They Chose to Circumnavigate the Globe The Clipper Race doesn't claim to be a Hollywood experience, but what you see on screen could be mistaken for CGI. From desolate wilderness to the most extreme weather conditions and the relentlessness of pushing an ocean racing yacht to its limits. by Clipper Race Posted 19 Oct 12:00 BST Palnackie Race 2026 at Solway Palnackie Race 2026 at Solway As always, the best pursuit races end with the closest possible finish After another successful sailing season at the Solway Yacht Club, it was the final event of the year, the rescheduled Palnackie Race. Coming hot on the heels of a great two-day ILCA 4, 6 & 7 training session. by Ian Purkis Posted 19 Oct 11:19 BST Aloha Classic to decide who leads into Chile Aloha Classic to decide who leads into Chile Second-last wave event of the World Windsurf Tour Germany's Lina Erpenstein leads the rankings, with compatriot Maria Behrens second and France's Marine Hunter third - the same three riders who filled the podium at April's event in Hawaii. by World Windsurf Tour Posted 19 Oct 10:49 BST America's Cup Hall of Fame adds Glenn Ashby America's Cup Hall of Fame adds Glenn Ashby Recognised for a career that helped shape how the modern America's Cup is sailed Team Australia's Head of Performance & Design, Glenn Ashby, has been inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame, joining the Class of 2026 alongside the Beken Dynasty, Peter Isler and Lowell North. by Jacqueline O'Neill Posted 19 Oct 10:13 BST Bembridge Illusion Picnic Hamper 2026 Bembridge Illusion Picnic Hamper 2026 Certainly a bit chillier than we have grown accustomed to It was certainly a bit chillier than we have grown accustomed to, however lots of sunshine and a F4 Northerly which ensured some close racing on Saturday afternoon. by Mike Samuelson Posted 19 Oct 06:12 BST SB20 World Championship fleet set for racing SB20 World Championship fleet set for racing An International Fleet takes to the water in Hyères Nearly 70 SB20 teams took to the water for the official practice day of the SB20 World Championship in Hyères, at 2pm. by Patsy Sarly Posted 19 Oct 05:57 BST New: Zhik Youth Superwarm® Performance Top New: Zhik Youth Superwarm® Performance Top Warm, comfortable and free to move, from the first race to the last Built to keep young sailors warm through cold conditions and long days on the water. With the same performance features trusted by elite athletes, it pairs 3/2mm Superwarm® neoprene with a quick-dry fleece lining to hold in heat. by Zhik Posted 19 Oct 03:00 BST The Stories That Keep Us Sailing The Stories That Keep Us Sailing Sharing a few stories from Rooster Riders As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, there's still plenty to keep us inspired to get out on the water. by Rooster Posted 18 Oct 20:00 BST P&B OK Dinghy Southern Championship at Poole P&B OK Dinghy Southern Championship at Poole A nett score of just 2 points for winner Nick Craig Nick Craig took the P&B OK Dinghy Southern Championship at Poole Yacht Club with a nett score of just 2 points, ahead of Baabiil'o La Fleur and Ed Bradburn. by Ed Bradburn Posted 18 Oct 19:00 BST Feva and ILCA Chichester Harbour Series Preview Feva and ILCA Chichester Harbour Series Preview Exciting racing, spirited competition and unbeatable convenience Everything you love about the harbour series is back: exciting racing, spirited competition and unbeatable convenience. by Itchenor Sailing Club Posted 18 Oct 18:52 BST What next for Olympic sailing? What next for Olympic sailing? We speak to Sailingfast's Duncan Hepplewhite If there is anyone in the UK who gets to see exactly what is happening in the UK sailing scene and what is attracting sailors to the sport, then it's Sailingfast's Duncan Hepplewhite. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Oct 18:00 BST Finns head south for European Masters titles Finns head south for European Masters titles The third time the class has hosted a major championship in Los Alcazares While many expected a hot and sunny autumn excursion, it has so far not been the case every day with significant rain and 'low' temperatures over the weekend following the arrival of a huge weather system over Spain. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Oct 17:56 BST Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Day 2 Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Day 2 Black Jack in Command as Artie Dares to Dream Remon Vos' Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has taken command of the battle for line honours in the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 18 Oct 17:40 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, Through The Lens Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, Through The Lens Renowned marine photographer Kurt Arrigo was there to capture sailing history For nine days, 253 yachts spanning more than a century of sailing history gathered off Saint-Tropez. Renowned marine photographer Kurt Arrigo was there to capture the contrast between centenarian classics, elegant schooners and modern racing yachts. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 18 Oct 16:00 BST The Globe40 through the eyes of Jean-Marie Liot The Globe40 through the eyes of Jean-Marie Liot Jean-Marie Liot is opening up his archives. What if you relived the Globe40 round-the-world adventure through the eyes of the photographer who captured it? by Sirius Events Posted 18 Oct 14:30 BST Horning Sailing Club Autumn Passage Race Horning Sailing Club Autumn Passage Race Conditions a complete contrast to the race in 2025 Now in its fourth year, Horning Sailing Club's Autumn Passage Race has established itself as a popular fixture on the Broads calendar, drawing 36 entries for this year's race. by Holly Hancock Posted 18 Oct 10:37 BST 2027 will see centenary of the International 14 2027 will see centenary of the International 14 Fourteens are Forever - with a full 100 years of continuous, documented development However grand last year's milestones may be, they pale against the BIG birthday bash that will be being celebrated next year, as 2027 will see the centenary of that most iconic of classes, the International 14. by Dougal Henshall Posted 18 Oct 10:32 BST 18ft Skiff Club Race 1 & SIXT Spring Champs Race 2 18ft Skiff Club Race 1 & SIXT Spring Champs Race 2 The skiff team race for the Alf Beashel Memorial Trophy on Sydney Harbour Race 1 of the eleven-race Australian 18 Footers League's Club Championship was sailed in a light Easterly breeze over a three-lap windward-leeward course on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 18 Oct 09:04 BST New Vaikobi Lightweight Fremantle Jacket New Vaikobi Lightweight Fremantle Jacket The all-year-round layer that's light enough to pack down small - but still blocks wind & rain A high fleece-lined neck, waterproof outer, and adjustable cuffs and waist keep you warm, while a fine mesh lining and lightweight breathable fabrication keep you comfortable all day, all year. by Vaikobi Posted 18 Oct 08:30 BST McIntyre Golden Globe Race: Pat Lawless retires McIntyre Golden Globe Race: Pat Lawless retires After Solent Rig Failure Irish skipper Pat Lawless, the oldest skipper in the race at 70, sailing SILVERMINES HYDRO, has retired from the race after reporting a serious failure of his Solent rig while lying just over 100 nautical miles behind race leader Damien Guillou. by Golden Global Race Posted 18 Oct 08:28 BST Osprey Inland Championship 2026 at Blithfield Osprey Inland Championship 2026 at Blithfield Club delivers a weekend of spectacular sailing The Osprey Inland Championships at Blithfield Sailing Club delivered a weekend of spectacular sailing, with blazing sunshine, powerful westerly winds, sudden squalls and exhilarating high-speed action providing a fitting finale to the class's 2026 season. by Peter Slater Posted 18 Oct 07:55 BST Tempest World Championship in Cannes Preview Tempest World Championship in Cannes Preview German hat-trick at the event Among the forty crews present for the 61st Tempest World Championship, the German delegation was the largest, and left Cannes with the first three places. by Jean-François Cutugno Posted 18 Oct 07:53 BST 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 4 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 4 Poole and Hamilton set for Gold Cup showdown A new champion will be crowned at the 2026 World Match Racing Tour Bermuda Gold Cup with first-time finalists Chris Poole [USA] and Christian Hamilton (GBR) making it into the final two. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 18 Oct 05:39 BST Valletta's Grand Harbour provided the stage Valletta's Grand Harbour provided the stage As the 47th edition of the 606-nautical-mile Rolex Middle Sea Race gets underway Valletta's imperious Grand Harbour provided the stage for the start of the 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race earlier today. by Quinag Posted 17 Oct 18:50 BST Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Start Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Start 107 yachts carrying 945 sailors representing 55 countries set sail from Grand Harbour The 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race burst into life today as 107 yachts carrying 945 sailors representing 55 countries set sail from Malta's magnificent Grand Harbour. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 17 Oct 17:57 BST A-Cat Worlds at Tampa, Florida Preview A-Cat Worlds at Tampa, Florida Preview Some 79 of the top floaters and flyers are set for Davis Island Yacht Club In a couple of weeks' time, some 79 of the top floaters and flyers on the A-Class Cat will assemble at the Davis Island YC, Tampa, Florida for the A-Cat 2026 World Championships. by Gordon Upton Posted 17 Oct 17:13 BST DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 3 DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 3 The forecast SW 12-20+ knots barely exceeded 15 but B rigs prevailed The forecast SW 12-20+ knots barely exceeded 15 but B rigs prevailed. With 3 away at the Globals,13 competitors took part in the 3rd event of the East Kent club's DF95 autumn series, completing 16 races, started from the car park area. by Peter Jackson Posted 17 Oct 16:57 BST Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez overall Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez overall Eker Süzme Crowned First Cape 31 Gold Cup Champions as Django Climb to Second Ahmet Eker's Eker Süzme are the first Cape 31 Gold Cup champions after four days and ten races in Saint-Tropez, winning by 17 points in a record 28-entry fleet. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 17 Oct 16:37 BST Charity cycle trip in memory of a Squib sailor Charity cycle trip in memory of a Squib sailor Reflections on an epic challenge that became the most fabulous journey Founded in 2004 as a Macmillan resource centre in Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, Mesothelioma UK is a national charity dedicated to supporting people affected by mesothelioma through expert care, information, and advocacy. by Mark Hogan Posted 17 Oct 16:29 BST Ferrari Hypersail Technology and Innovations Ferrari Hypersail Technology and Innovations We speak to the team and take a look Ferrari Hypersail is a project like no other, and has brought together experts from automotive, aeronautics, and of course the marine world, to build a yacht which is teeming with new ideas and new engineering. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Oct 14:45 BST Building skills at the Sailia BIG Weekend in Wales Building skills at the Sailia BIG Weekend in Wales More than 80 delegates signed up to stretch or refresh their skills More than 80 delegates signed up to take part in the Salia BIG Weekend 2026 in Wales to stretch or refresh their skills, try something new or begin their journey towards becoming an instructor. by Paula Irish Posted 17 Oct 14:11 BST ORC Europeans raise bar for sustainable sailing ORC Europeans raise bar for sustainable sailing Achieving the highest international sustainability certificate The 2026 ORC European Championship, held in Klaipeda in August for the first time in Lithuania, has earned international recognition by receiving the highest Platinum-level certification under the global Clean Regattas sustainability programme. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 17 Oct 11:39 BST ILCA U21 Europeans at Bodrum overall ILCA U21 Europeans at Bodrum overall Caracciolo (ITA) and Krupski (ESP) crowned champions Ginevra Caracciolo ITA and Karol Krupski Teterycz ESP were crowned 2026 ILCA Under-21 European champions in Bodrum on Friday, in the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 respectively, on the sixth and final day of racing. by Agustín Argüelles / EurILCA Posted 17 Oct 09:38 BST 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 3 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 3 Gold Cup heavyweights fight back to secure final eight spots The big fish in the Bermuda Gold Cup repechage pond all made it through to the quarter-finals on day three of competition in Hamilton Harbour. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 17 Oct 07:51 BST Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 3 Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 3 Eker Süzme stretchs lead as Khumbu moves up to second Turkey's Eker Süzme have extended their lead at the first Cape 31 Gold Cup after three days of racing in Saint-Tropez, and go into the final day 17 points clear in the record 28-boat fleet. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 16 Oct 22:14 BST A Race Against the Weather A Race Against the Weather The 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race starts tomorrow For the 107 yachts and around 940 sailors preparing for the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race, the waiting is almost over. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 16 Oct 18:01 BST