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ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Top Ten Set
Elliot Hanson grabs the lead ahead of the Final Races
© Jordan Roberts / Down Under Sail
Platoon Aviation win Royal Cup
Dream second place for Brazil's Crioula team
© Nico Martinez / 52 Super Series
Poole Week 2026 concludes
Wind stops play on the final day
© David Harding / www.sailingscenes.com
Merlin Rocket Nationals conclude
A big wind finish in Portland Harbour
© Rob O'Neill
Bonds Flying Roos Stretch Championship Lead
With Fifth Win of 2026 Season in Sassnitz, Germany
© Jason Ludlow for SailGP
2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 5
2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 5
Elliot Hanson Grabs the Lead as the Top 10 is set for the Final Races
The Elimination Series concluded on Saturday at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship after eleven races for the top ten sailors, who will compete for the medals tomorrow in the Final Series.
by Agustín Argüelles
Posted 30 Aug 06:24 BST
52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero overall
52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero overall
Platoon Aviation win Royal Cup for a fourth time, dream second place for Brazil's Crioula team
While Harm Müller-Spreer's German flagged Platoon Aviation ran away with the regatta title, Eduardo and Renato Plass and their tightly knit Crioula team from Brazil's Valeros do Sul YC in Porto Alegre secured a dream second place.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 29 Aug 20:32 BST
Hornet Nationals at Shoreham Day 1
Hornet Nationals at Shoreham Day 1
50 knot gusts put paid to any chance of sailing
All fifteen boats arrived over the Friday with more hope than expectation of sailing today. Most just put their mast up, put the cover back on, and headed for a curry in Shoreham town centre.
by Gavin Poulloin
Posted 29 Aug 20:03 BST
2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik overall
2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik overall
Robert Scheidt and Austin Sperry crowned champions
Five-time Olympic medalist Robert Scheidt (BRA) and 2008 Olympian Austin Sperry (USA) are the new Star European Champions, producing a flawless final day to capture one of the most prestigious titles in international sailing.
by ISCYRA
Posted 29 Aug 19:57 BST
Melges 24 Pre-Worlds Regatta kicks off
Melges 24 Pre-Worlds Regatta kicks off
The final road to Harbor Springs Melges 24 Worlds begins today
It is a truly international Melges 24 weekend. While Europe's leading teams are arriving in Tønsberg, Norway, for next week's Melges 24 European Championship, the spotlight in North America turns to Little Traverse Bay, where racing begins today.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 29 Aug 19:16 BST
Rooster set for the Southampton Boat Show
Rooster set for the Southampton Boat Show
The marquee will soon be up, the kit carefully unwrapped, hopefully the weather will behave...
It's that time of year again. The marquee will soon be up, the kit carefully unwrapped, the weather will hopefully be behaving itself, and Southampton will be ready for ten days of all things boats.
by Rooster Sailing
Posted 29 Aug 17:00 BST
Noble Marine RS400 Nationals 2026 Runners & Riders
Noble Marine RS400 Nationals 2026 Runners & Riders
Hayling Island set for a heavyweight RS400 showdown
There are few better places to settle a dinghy sailing argument than Hayling Island. From 10-13 September, HISC welcomes the RS400 fleet for the 2026 Noble Marine National Championship, with four days and ten races scheduled to decide the class champion.
by Sam Knight
Posted 29 Aug 16:23 BST
Public tribute to celebrate Charlie Dalin
Public tribute to celebrate Charlie Dalin
On Tuesday, September 15th in Concarneau
A lively and musical public tribute will celebrate the memory of Charlie Dalin on Tuesday, September 15th in Concarneau.
by Hommage à Charlie Dalin
Posted 29 Aug 13:59 BST
Poole Week 2026 overall
Poole Week 2026 overall
A Windy Way To End The Week
Friday was going to be windy. Everyone knew that. The question was just how windy, especially as many of the forecasts had under-estimated the strength on Thursday.
by David Harding
Posted 29 Aug 12:44 BST
Tasar European Championship 2026 Form Guide
Tasar European Championship 2026 Form Guide
The fleet is set for Hythe and Saltwood Sailing Club in early September
The Tasar fleet head to Hythe and Saltwood Sailing Club on the 3rd of September for their European Championships. The event will be held over three days with three races per day for a full series.
by Mark Barnes
Posted 29 Aug 11:41 BST
Settimana delle Bocche returns to YCCS in 2027
Settimana delle Bocche returns to YCCS in 2027
The event will take place as part of the YCCS's 60th anniversary celebrations
The Offshore Racing Congress is pleased to share the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's announcement that the historic Settimana delle Bocche will return to the Club's sporting calendar in 2027.
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 29 Aug 11:28 BST
Solo Inlands at Grafham Water Preview
Solo Inlands at Grafham Water Preview
A very special 70th Anniversary edition of the event
Grafham Water is the venue for this very special 70th Anniversary edition of the Inland Championship and with just under two weeks to go, we have 43 pre entries.
by Will Loy
Posted 29 Aug 10:42 BST
Windsurfer LT Nationals 2026 at Christchurch
Windsurfer LT Nationals 2026 at Christchurch
The format is simple. Enter, Race, Banter.
After the success of last year's event we came back for more with even more entries and very different set of conditions.
by Roger Turner
Posted 29 Aug 07:46 BST
Comet Nationals at Chipstead
Comet Nationals at Chipstead
A superb entry of 50 Comets race at the Kent venue
Having the largest Comet fleet in the country it was inevitable that the Nationals would be hosted eventually by Chipstead SC.
by Comet Class Association
Posted 29 Aug 06:38 BST
Thomas Funke awarded SAS Sailor of the Year 2025
Thomas Funke awarded SAS Sailor of the Year 2025
Durban sailor is the recipient of the Owen Aisher Trophy
Durban sailor Thomas Funke is crowned SA Sailing's recipient of the Owen Aisher Trophy as the 2025 South African Sailor of the Year.
by Sophie Thompson
Posted 29 Aug 06:33 BST
AC Recon: Aug 28 - Burling coy on rudder
AC Recon: Aug 28 - Burling coy on rudder
Skipper Peter Burling reflects after 19 sailing days with Italian America's Cup challenger
Italian America's Cup Challenger Luna Rossa returned to test sail their AC75 on Friday. The session was cut short by light weather. Afterwards skipper Peter Burling reflected on where the Italians were up to at this stage of the campaign.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World
Posted 29 Aug 04:13 BST
Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals conclude
Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals conclude
A slightly reduced fleet on P&B Race Day
It was slightly reduced fleet at WPNSA that set sail in what the RO described as 17 knots of breeze upon launching despite this several boats elected not to take part in the final race., the course for the day ST3, with a beat of 0.9 and a bearing of 245.
by Ben Archer
Posted 28 Aug 20:49 BST
52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 4
52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 4
Platoon Aviation poised for first regatta win since the Royal Cup 2024
With a first and a fourth from the breeziest day of racing so far at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup, Germany's three times World Champions Platoon Aviation have staked a strong claim to their fourth Royal Cup.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 28 Aug 20:21 BST
2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 4
2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 4
Athanasios Kyfidis Storms Back as Ryan Lo Extends His Lead in Dún Laoghaire
The second day of the Elimination Series got under way today at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship, with two new races added to the scoreboard. Racing started at 12:00 as scheduled, in around 9 knots of wind.
by Agustín Argüelles
Posted 28 Aug 20:12 BST
Melges 24 family gathers in Tønsberg
Melges 24 family gathers in Tønsberg
For the 2026 European Championship
Tønsberg Seilforening, in cooperation with the Norwegian Melges 24 Class Association and the International Melges 24 Class Association, will host the 2026 Melges 24 European Championship.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 28 Aug 20:04 BST
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race Recap
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race Recap
Winners, survivors and extraordinary stories
Thirty-two boats, 182 sailors from five continents and 1,805 nm around Britain and Ireland. The numbers convey the scale of the 50th anniversary Race but barely begin to describe what unfolded after the starting cannon fired on 9 August 2026.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 28 Aug 17:35 BST
2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 3
2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 3
ohlhoff and Burzinski take today's bullet
With severe weather forecast to reach the IJsselmeer during the afternoon, the Race Committee made the most of the morning conditions, sending the fleet away on time at 12:00 for what would prove to be the only race of Day 3 at the 2026 Star Europeans.
by ISCYRA
Posted 28 Aug 15:58 BST
Bronze Fleet at the RS2000 Nationals
Bronze Fleet at the RS2000 Nationals
Plus a report from RNSA's lucky sailors
Having been to most RS2000 Nationals since Rutland in 2003, we enter each year with the hope of improving on the previous year. It is usually the highlight of our Summer. A week away with friends we don't get to see much.
by Julie Boswell, Cameron & Emily
Posted 28 Aug 14:21 BST
Team Malizia takes on The Ocean Race Atlantic
Team Malizia takes on The Ocean Race Atlantic
Six teams from six nations will line up in NYC for 3,200nm sprint across North Atlantic to Lorient.
From launching their new Malizia 4 race yacht in France to crossing the Atlantic and sailing more than 6,500 nautical miles in less than two months, Team Malizia has been through a fast-paced period of testing and training.
by Team Malizia
Posted 28 Aug 14:19 BST
CVRDA open meeting at Bowmoor
CVRDA open meeting at Bowmoor
13 boats gather, including a rather nice wooden Gull and Enterprise number 15
An eclectic mix of Classic and vintage boats gathered at Bowmoor Sailing club over the weekend of 8th and 9th August for this year's CVRDA Open meeting. The usual suspects began to arrive as early as Friday afternoon.
by Ian Marshall
Posted 28 Aug 14:14 BST
AC Recon: Aug 26 - "Significant bow-up trim"
AC Recon: Aug 26 - "Significant bow-up trim"
"The new rudder ventilated and stalled during the bear-away. The boat trimmed bow-up significantly."
On one of these, the new rudder ventilated and stalled during the bear-away. The boat trimmed bow-up with a sharp angle of attack before falling back into the water. A new slow-motion video compilation of the 4sec long incident has been added.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World
Posted 28 Aug 12:48 BST
Craftinsure Supernova Travellers at Bartley
Craftinsure Supernova Travellers at Bartley
Rigging up under a blazing sun and a stronger than forecast breeze
On the morning of Sunday 2nd August, 13 competitors descended upon Bartley reservoir. With 11 home boats and 2 visiting sailors, the boat park was busy as everyone rigged up under a blazing sun and a stronger than forecast breeze.
by Sean Ricketts
Posted 28 Aug 12:36 BST
Streaker South-East Series at Arun
Streaker South-East Series at Arun
The forecast was presenting a day of two halves
Saturday 22nd August, Arun Yacht Club hosted their first Streaker dinghy open. The forecast was presenting a day of two halves. The morning promised a light northerly wind, later veering south to fill in with the sea breeze.
by Mark Nicholls
Posted 28 Aug 12:21 BST
Largs Regatta Festival 2026 Mid Week Series
Largs Regatta Festival 2026 Mid Week Series
Some exciting sailing in the fresh easterly wind
Largs Regatta Festival 2026 continued with three midweek races with some exciting sailing in the fresh easterly wind. Sponsored by insurance company Haven Knox-Johnston, it was all to sail for as the overall prize was a fantastic GoPro camera.
by Carolyn Elder
Posted 28 Aug 11:57 BST
In Memoriam: His Majesty King Harald V of Norway
In Memoriam: His Majesty King Harald V of Norway
World Sailing's President of Honour passes away
On behalf of the global sailing community, World Sailing mourns the passing of our revered President of Honour, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway.
by World Sailing
Posted 28 Aug 11:24 BST
IMOCA Class back with The Ocean Race Atlantic
IMOCA Class back with The Ocean Race Atlantic
The first clash between DMG MORI Sailing Team and Team Malizia
After a long hot summer, the IMOCA Class is back next week with The Ocean Race Atlantic, a trans-continental sprint featuring six mixed gender crews and an eagerly-awaited clash between two of the newest boats in the fleet.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 28 Aug 10:39 BST
Waldringfield Cadet Week 2026 Preview
Waldringfield Cadet Week 2026 Preview
Four days of racing, socialising and messing about on the water
Waldringfield Sailing Club, on Suffolk's River Deben, throws open its Cadet Week for another year this Friday, with four days of racing, socialising and messing about on the water for the junior double-handed class.
by Edd McArdle
Posted 28 Aug 08:26 BST
Hornet Nationals at Shoreham Preview
Hornet Nationals at Shoreham Preview
The class has seen a number of boats reappear recently
Saturday the 29th August sees the start of this year's 4-day Exe Sails Hornet Class National Championships at Shoreham-on Sea.
by Gavin Poulloin
Posted 28 Aug 07:44 BST
Poole Week 2026 Day 5
Poole Week 2026 Day 5
Is It Best From The West?
After four days of easterlies, it was a return to classic Poole Week conditions on the Thursday of Poole Week 2026: warm sun and a brisk south-westerly blowing across the harbour.
by David Harding
Posted 28 Aug 06:37 BST
Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 5
Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 5
Two sunny races out in Weymouth Bay on Barton Marine Race Day
Heavy rain and thunderstorms went through overnight, clearing away ready for 2 sunny races out in Weymouth Bay. The breeze filled in from the South West.
by Dave Lee and Starcross Yacht Club
Posted 28 Aug 06:29 BST
Team Francesca Clapcich touches down in New York
Team Francesca Clapcich touches down in New York
Now it's New York's turn!
After two incredible weeks of The Changemakers Tour visiting Boston and Newport, RI, Team Francesca Clapcich docked this morning at 8:00am in Brooklyn Marina, New York.
by Team Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing
Posted 27 Aug 19:51 BST
52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 3
52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 3
With two days to sail still, Platoon surges towards a fourth Royal Cup win in Lanzarote
Three times winners of the event's major trophy, Harm Müller-Spreer's Platoon Aviation have now built a solid seven points lead at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup after posting two second places today.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 27 Aug 19:48 BST
Melges 24 Pre-Worlds sets the stage
Melges 24 Pre-Worlds sets the stage
The fleet is set to race this weekend at Little Traverse Yacht Club
If Melges 24 U.S. Nationals revealed anything, it's that not one specific team is coming to Harbor Springs with a clear-cut, easy path to International Melges 24 Class' most prestigious trophy—the Melges Performance Sailboats Trophy, a.k.a. the Worlds.
by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 27 Aug 19:46 BST
International 14 Worlds at Kingston Day 5
International 14 Worlds at Kingston Day 5
A true America's Cup style ding dong
Four races done, and with a discard Andy Shaw and Rob Struckett are leading counting a 2,1,1, Glen Truswell and Ed 'McEnroe' Fitzgerald have a 1,1,2. This sets up a three race shoot out for the title, with Glen & Ed discarding a 9th.
by James Cunnison
Posted 27 Aug 19:45 BST
Highlights of the Summer Calendar at Blackwater SC
Highlights of the Summer Calendar at Blackwater SC
Club week and cadet week were very successful
Blackwater Sailing Club has celebrated another outstanding summer with the successful staging of its annual Cadet Week and Club Week, the flagship events that continue to be the highlight of the Club's calendar.
by Gay Ayton
Posted 27 Aug 19:33 BST
2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 3
2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 3
Big Movers and a New Leader as the Elimination Series Opens in Dún Laoghaire
The first day of the Elimination Series got underway today at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship, with two races completed as scheduled — under rain, fortunately not heavy.
by Agustín Argüelles
Posted 27 Aug 19:00 BST
RS400, RS200 and RS Feva Irish Nationals
RS400, RS200 and RS Feva Irish Nationals
50 degree shifts, ukuleles and top racing at Killaloe
50-degree shifts, ukuleles and top racing set the scene as Killaloe Sailing Club hosted a cracking RS Irish Nationals in testing, shifty conditions that ranged from nothing to fifteen knots.
by Robert Hastings
Posted 27 Aug 18:17 BST
Oxford Solo Open
Oxford Solo Open
A small fleet of eight boats with helms of mixed experience and age range
Saturday 22nd Aug saw the return to the Solo Class to Oxford Sailing Club for an Open Meeting shared with the British Moths and Lightning 368s.
by Tony Thresher
Posted 27 Aug 17:19 BST
2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 2
2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 2
Negri and Lambertenghi strike, Scheidt and Sperry fight back
Another beautiful day greeted the fleet at the 2026 Star European Championship, although this time Medemblik showed a more familiar face. Grey skies and a fresh easterly breeze welcomed sailors to the racecourse in the morning.
by ISCYRA
Posted 27 Aug 16:59 BST
Topper Swallows & Amazons on the River Dart
Topper Swallows & Amazons on the River Dart
Sailors of all ages experienced an unforgettable day
Setting off from Dittisham Sailing Club under the watchful eye of Arthur Marshall, the sailors navigated their way up the river, skillfully zigzagging through fluctuating winds to reach a bend just above Stoke Gabriel.
by Vanessa Ripley
Posted 27 Aug 15:21 BST
Challengers at Loch Earn
Challengers at Loch Earn
Final event in the Sailability Scotland Traveller Series
Six visiting Challengers made their way to Loch Earn Sailing Club for the final event in Sailability Scotland's 2026 Challenger Traveller Series. Unfortunately, while there was a Challenger available for Liz Eaton, she was unable to come.
by Duncan Greenhalgh
Posted 27 Aug 14:13 BST
Mumbles Osprey Open
Mumbles Osprey Open
Some last-minute racing ahead of the Nationals in Cornwall
As the National Championship at Mount's Bay fast approaches, seven teams gathered at Mumbles for some last-minute racing ahead of what promises to be a big four days in Cornwall next week.
by Paddy Lewis
Posted 27 Aug 13:56 BST
The Ocean Race Atlantic: 50/50 gender-equal crews
The Ocean Race Atlantic: 50/50 gender-equal crews
On 1st September, The Ocean Race will reach a landmark moment
The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic is one of the few sports to introduce a 50/50 mandate, which will see each of the six IMOCA sailing teams crewed by two men and two women.
by The Ocean Race Atlantic
Posted 27 Aug 13:49 BST
Rooster set for the Southampton Boat Show
It's that time of year again. The marquee will soon be up, the kit carefully unwrapped, the weather will hopefully be behaving itself, and Southampton will be ready for ten days of all things boats.
VX Air Test Sail - Thrills without the Spills
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.
Four reasons to attend the Yacht Racing Forum 2026
The annual B2B conference dedicated to the sport of sailing will once again bring together the sport's leading personalities from around the world for two days of conferences, networking and business.
Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. II
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
New: Henri-Lloyd Merino Core 160
Meet the new Merino Core 160. Crafted from premium 160g Merino wool for natural comfort, timeless style and everyday versatility.
2026 Fireball World Championship Aftermovie
The 2026 Fireball World Championship, hosted by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club, saw 85 boats competing with sailors from 14 nations represented.
Protect Your Investment
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.
Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. 1
And yes, as the pictures show, this is all about Gitana 18, the maxi Edmond de Rothschild. Not some new wonder pill. No matter how many ways you distill it, those three propositions about performance are entirely what the new Ultim is all about.
Back in Stock - World's Best Offshore System
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.
Back where it belongs
At the end of the day, bicentenaries are just a nice round number, but the effect they can have on events are quite extraordinary. They galvanise people to come together, to push harder, to put on a show and, most of all, attend.
Vaikobi UV Rashies Are Back!
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.
Never say die!
Katie Spithill is the complete personification of the message, Never Say Die. As she says of herself, “Definitely. It is always there and available, and we are always fighting.”
Ian Holtedahl-Finlay joins Henri-Lloyd
Henri-Lloyd is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Holtedahl-Finlay as Corporate Sales Manager, strengthening its growing corporate and teamwear division.
When Sailing Events Become Festivals
This week I'm at Travemünder Woche, the huge sailing and seaside festival in Germany, which is steeped in tradition, but is putting sailing in front of a vast audience.
Musto Coastal Sailing Jackets
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.
The Cat Shot
May 14, 2026 may well have been when the fighter was 'thrown' off the front of the carrier, as it were. Aviator saluted the Shooter, who then tapped the deck, and a couple of seconds later you disappear over the bow, only to climb back out into free air.