Noble Marine RS400 Nationals 2026 Day 3 Noble Marine RS400 Nationals 2026 Day 3 The fleet were excited to get out into the forecasted building breeze An earlier start for day 3 of the RS400 Nationals. With 4 races planned, the fleet were excited to get out into the forecasted building breeze. by Alastair Rimmer Posted 12 Sep 19:05 BST 2026 Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff Nationals day 3 2026 Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff Nationals day 3 The forecast had been threatening all weekend, with squalls well over 30 knots predicted If Day 2 was about surviving a lumpy sea state, Day 3 was about surviving full stop. by Euan Hurter and Andy Tarboton Posted 12 Sep 18:53 BST 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA overall 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA overall Tamar Steinberg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) crowned world champions in Weymouth Tamar Steinberg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) are the 2026 iQFOiL World Champions, claiming the sport's biggest titles after a fast and decisive Medal Series on the final day of racing in Weymouth and Portland. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 12 Sep 18:27 BST Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Preview Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Preview Record-breaking fleet set, 31 days to go 28 teams from 12 nations are set to descend on Saint-Tropez for the first-ever Cape 31 Gold Cup — the largest fleet in class history, with more still possible. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 12 Sep 17:24 BST DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 7 DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 7 Sixteen races were sailed in up to 17 knots Sixteen races were sailed in up to 17 knots, mostly perfect for A rigs with a few gusts and lulls. Rob Owens broke his mast early on and did Race Offficer duty, Dave Tomlinson (DT) set the course. by Peter Jackson Posted 12 Sep 16:55 BST Tom Semmens British Sailing Youth Team Selection Tom Semmens British Sailing Youth Team Selection After an exceptional summer marked by major international results It has been an exceptional summer for Tom Semmens of Paignton Sailing Club, marked by major international results, a successful step up into a new class, and selection for the British Sailing Youth Team for the winter programme. by Vanessa Ripley Posted 12 Sep 15:41 BST The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis finish in Lorient The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis finish in Lorient MSIG Europe, was the only boat in the fleet fitted with a straight keel and daggerboards. The New Zealand crew have finished The Ocean Atlantic, coming home in sixth place. MSIG Europe, is the only boat in the fleet fitted with a straight keel and daggerboards which put it at a significant disadvantage in foiling conditions. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 Sep 15:00 BST Melges 24 Worlds strongly supported by community Melges 24 Worlds strongly supported by community Harbor Springs rallies behind an international fleet bound for Little Traverse Bay With just a week remaining before the start of the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, the pressure is building and the pace of preparation is accelerating on every front. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 12 Sep 14:22 BST Noble Marine RS600 Nationals - Runners and Riders Noble Marine RS600 Nationals - Runners and Riders The fleet is set to return to Brixham Yacht Club After all the adrenaline of Garda and Warsash a few months ago, it's been a quiet summer, but the RS600 Nationals are right around the corner. by Will Russell Posted 12 Sep 12:38 BST Wooden Boat Stage at the Southampton Boat Show Wooden Boat Stage at the Southampton Boat Show Putting young people at the heart of the UK's traditional boatbuilding future The Wooden Boat Stage returns to the Southampton International Boat Show with a larger presence and a clear mission: to inspire the next generation of boatbuilders & demonstrate that traditional wooden boatbuilding offers a rewarding and creative career. by Debbie Glanville Posted 12 Sep 11:03 BST Globe40 2028-2029 Interview: Jonas Gerckens Globe40 2028-2029 Interview: Jonas Gerckens "The Globe40 is a perfect mix of adventures, encounters and competition" Five months after the finish of the Globe40, Jonas Gerckens looks back on an extraordinary adventure... and is already looking ahead to the next one! by Sirius Events Posted 12 Sep 10:54 BST Pattaya set for the 2027 OK Dinghy Worlds Pattaya set for the 2027 OK Dinghy Worlds World-class sailing returns to the Royal Varuna Yacht Club The world's elite single-handed sailors will set sail for the Gulf of Thailand as Pattaya's renowned Royal Varuna Yacht Club (RVYC) in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand officially hosts the 2027 OK Dinghy World Championship. by Carlo Pagano Posted 12 Sep 09:06 BST Hadron H2 Nationals at Keyhaven Day 1 Hadron H2 Nationals at Keyhaven Day 1 Newcomer Tim Blackmore leads after the opening day The first day of the 2026 Hadron H2 National Championships presented PRO Dougal Henshall with several challenges, not least of which were the oscillating westerly wind and, in the later stages, the fast ebbing spring tide. by Keith Callaghan Posted 12 Sep 08:49 BST Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 4 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 4 Ultimate conditions in Porto Cervo In the blustery conditions the two world championship classes each sailed two windward-leewards. by International Maxi Association Posted 12 Sep 07:24 BST Top Kiwi iQFoil sailor switches to Australia Top Kiwi iQFoil sailor switches to Australia Top Kiwi board sailer, Stella Bilger has obtained Australian citizenship ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Top Kiwi board sailer, Stella Bilger has obtained Australian citizenship, by virtue of her mother's birthright, and has taken up the opportunity to represent Australia at the 2026 World Championships and possible 2028 Olympic representation. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 12 Sep 04:18 BST 10% Off Vaikobi Car Accessories 10% Off Vaikobi Car Accessories The ultimate trip ready trio Save car travel headaches and save 10% when you bundle all three Vaikobi car accessories. by Vaikobi Posted 11 Sep 23:30 BST 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 5 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 5 Charlotte Rose Leads Top 10 Into Saturday's Final Series The Elimination Series concluded today for the top ten sailors at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship, who will contest tomorrow's Final Series for the medals. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 11 Sep 23:01 BST Noble Marine RS400 Nationals 2026 Day 2 Noble Marine RS400 Nationals 2026 Day 2 Silver Linings and a fleet full of smiles Not going to lie, that day-one briefing had us quietly wondering whether we'd ever see dry land again. We're silver-fleet sailors from a tiny Nottinghamshire gravel pit, so Hayling Bay felt... large. by Nicola Willars Posted 11 Sep 21:19 BST J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal Day 4 J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal Day 4 A three-way fight for the crown in Cascais Solberg is in the lead, but Golison is just one point behind. Heaton sits four points off the top, and the title race is going down to the wire. by Press CNCascais Posted 11 Sep 21:18 BST OK Dinghy Europeans in Bruinisse Day 2 OK Dinghy Europeans in Bruinisse Day 2 Two wind directions and still no clear favourite Friday was always going to be a challenging for the race committee. With a forecasted change in wind direction of around 60 degrees over the course of the day, it was up to Jaco de Bat and his team to get the first race away before rain clouds arrived. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Sep 21:16 BST Türk Telekom Formula Kite Europeans day 5 Türk Telekom Formula Kite Europeans day 5 The final cut: big battles and new faces lock in tomorrow's medal series The final battle for places in Saturday's Medal Series at the 2026 Türk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships delivered relentless intensity in Akyaka, with four races completed today. by IKA Media Posted 11 Sep 21:16 BST 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Lake Garda Day 2 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Lake Garda Day 2 Norway's Otto leads the 5.5 Metre Multi Nations as racing finally gets underway at Malcesine Otto (NOR 68, Bent Christian Wilhelmsen, Lasse Berthelsen, Herve Cunningham) lead the 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Malcesine after three races were sailed on Friday. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Sep 21:12 BST 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 5 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 5 Top Ten Locked In for Saturday's Medal Series It was the longest day yet at the 2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships, as light and unstable winds stretched the Men's final day of qualification over more than four hours of Sprint Slalom racing. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 11 Sep 19:54 BST Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 4 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 4 Northstar III clinches the Rolex IMA Maxi Grand Prix World Championship with a race to spare Strong mistral winds once again set the conditions for the fourth and penultimate day of racing at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, with breeze ranging from 18 to 23 knots and gusts of 28 knots. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 11 Sep 19:46 BST 2026 Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff Nationals day 2 2026 Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff Nationals day 2 A spectacular day in North Berwick with sunshine, big waves, and plenty more spills North Berwick turned on a spectacular day for the second day of the Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff National Championship, with sunshine, big waves, and plenty more spills. by Euan Hurter and Dan Trotter Posted 11 Sep 19:39 BST One last challenge for Sam Goodchild on Macif One last challenge for Sam Goodchild on Macif Before the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe After a strong start to the season, highlighted by a victory in the 1000 Race and a second-place finish in the Vendée Arctique, Sam Goodchild is approaching the final stretch before the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe with ambition. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 11 Sep 17:12 BST Firefly at 80: Anniversary raffle lifts turnouts Firefly at 80: Anniversary raffle lifts turnouts Club fleets that had gone quiet are back out racing The National Firefly Class Association's 80th anniversary boat draw was designed to get Fireflys sailing again, not simply to find one lucky winner. Club fleets that had gone quiet are back out racing. by National Firefly Association Posted 11 Sep 16:17 BST Class40 fleet set for the Route du Rhum Class40 fleet set for the Route du Rhum The biggest and most open class Class 40 is again the biggest division in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe and in many respects it's a microcosm of everything the key elements of the race's DNA. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 11 Sep 15:40 BST GBR IRC National Championship at Dartmouth GBR IRC National Championship at Dartmouth Challenging Conditions during Dartmouth Regatta Sailing Week The 2026 GBR IRC National Championship was held as part of the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Sailing Week during the final week of August. by RORC Rating Office Posted 11 Sep 15:33 BST Devon Eyes RWYC Autumn Series Preview Devon Eyes RWYC Autumn Series Preview Offering classes for IRC, VPRS, YTC and Devon Yawls Sunday the 6th of September sees the start of the Devon Eyes Autumn Series at the Royal Western Yacht Club. Offering classes for IRC, VPRS, YTC and Devon Yawls with two races scheduled each Sunday of the series. by Keith Davies Posted 11 Sep 15:21 BST RNZYS to host Youth and Womens MR Worlds RNZYS to host Youth and Womens MR Worlds Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron to host 2027 World Sailing Youth & Women's Match Racing Worlds World Sailing has announced that the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) in Auckland, New Zealand, has been selected to host the 2027 World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds and the 2027 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds. by World Sailing Posted 11 Sep 15:00 BST P&B Phantom Nationals at Tenby overall P&B Phantom Nationals at Tenby overall Better Late Than Never... Following four fantastic days of racing on the Welsh Riviera, I fully intended to get this report written whilst travelling for work. The plan was simple: charge the laptop at Heathrow, write the report and bask in the glow of another brilliant event. by Andy Pyett Posted 11 Sep 14:07 BST 25 years between two continents 25 years between two continents Bosphorus Cup prepares for milestone edition For 25 years, racing yachts have been granted a rare opportunity to compete on one of the most extraordinary stretches of water in the world. by Quinag Posted 11 Sep 11:32 BST Allspars Final Fling Dinghy Regatta Preview Allspars Final Fling Dinghy Regatta Preview An end-of-season regatta a favourite among dinghy sailors across the UK For the ninth year running, the Allspars Final Fling Dinghy Regatta returns on the 17th & 18th October 2026. Bringing with it the excitement, camaraderie and competitive spirit that have made this end-of-season regatta a favourite. by Keith Davies Posted 11 Sep 11:29 BST 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 4 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 4 Choppy Conditions and a Reshuffled Leaderboard on Dublin Bay Three races were completed on Thursday despite tricky, ever-changing conditions. Racing started at 11:00 as scheduled in 16–19 knots of wind and a metre of swell, but the breeze swung up and down between 7 and 19 knots throughout the afternoon. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 11 Sep 10:35 BST Thrilling finale to The Ocean Race Atlantic Thrilling finale to The Ocean Race Atlantic Paul Meilhat and his crew on United by the Ocean claim victory The inaugural The Ocean Race Atlantic from New York to Lorient just got better and more exciting with every successive mile before reaching its climax with a remarkable victory for Paul Meilhat and his crew on United by the Ocean. by Ed Gorman Posted 11 Sep 10:23 BST Devon Eyes Salcombe Yawl Autumn Open 2026 Devon Eyes Salcombe Yawl Autumn Open 2026 Thirteen Red Fleet Yawls, lucky for some it turns out Thirteen Red Fleet Yawls, lucky for some it turns out, foregathered for the Devon Eyes sponsored Autumn open meeting. by G.Cranford-Smith Posted 11 Sep 08:27 BST OK Dinghy Europeans at Bruinisse Day 1 OK Dinghy Europeans at Bruinisse Day 1 Andy Davis leads after the opening two races After a wet start to the event on Wednesday, the sun finally broke through to deliver glorious sailing conditions for the opening two races of the 2026 OK Dinghy European Championship in Bruinisse. by Maryn Wilkes Posted 11 Sep 06:47 BST Noble Marine RS400 Nationals 2026 Day 1 Noble Marine RS400 Nationals 2026 Day 1 Olympians, elite sailors and more national champions than you could shake a stick at Sun and a building breeze greeted the fleet of 57 boats for day one of the RS400 national championship. It was indeed a star-studded fleet with Olympians, elite sailors and more national champions than you could shake a stick at. by Paul Hilliar Posted 11 Sep 06:40 BST J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal Day 3 J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal Day 3 A challenging day for the frontrunners It was a challenging day for the frontrunners at the J/70 World Championship in Cascais, as moving the racecourse closer to the shore resulted in a very different scenario to that experienced in previous days. by Press CNCascais Posted 11 Sep 06:31 BST Embrace the Challenge finish 5th Embrace the Challenge finish 5th Crossing the The Ocean Race Atlantic line in the early hours of Friday morning Oliver Heer's Embrace the Challenge Team (SUI) sailed across the finishing line in Lorient in fifth place in the early hours of Friday morning, at 01:36:17 UTC / 03:36:17 CEST. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 11 Sep 05:54 BST Team Australia seven-person crew for 38th AC Team Australia seven-person crew for 38th AC Olympic medallists, America's Cup winners and world and SailGP champions named to race Team Australia today have unveiled an elite Australian sailing team featuring Olympic medallists, America's Cup winners, world champions and SailGP champions to spearhead the nation's return to the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup in Naples in 2027. by Team Australia Challenge Posted 10 Sep 22:02 BST 70th Anniversary Solo Inland Championship 70th Anniversary Solo Inland Championship 62 sailors have arrived at Grafham, but only Andy Wilde departed with the title 62 Solo sailors have arrived at Grafham Water Sailing Club, their one mission, if they should accept, to take the title back home. Some have no hope, many do not really care and a few will be disappointed if they do not succeed. by Will Loy Posted 10 Sep 21:37 BST Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 3 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 3 Breeze On in Porto Cervo Following Wednesday's layday, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup community awoke this morning to Porto Cervo in a different mood; the sky overcast thanks to a passing front, more breeze and, mercifully, less heat. by International Maxi Association Posted 10 Sep 20:46 BST The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Finish The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Finish United by the Ocean claims victory in historically close finish Paul Meilhat's United by the Ocean (FRA) has won the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic after a neck-and-neck battle along the French coast today with Francesca Clapcich's second-placed 11th Hour Racing (USA). by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 10 Sep 20:24 BST Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 3 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 3 Mistral arrives, gusting at up to 25 in some sections of the courses Sardinia's renowned Mistral wind brought an intense day at the 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, with 16 knots recorded on the starting line at 12 noon CEST, building to 22 knots and gusting at up to 25 in some sections of the courses. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 10 Sep 20:21 BST 2026 Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff Nationals day 1 2026 Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff Nationals day 1 Sunshine, heavy rain squalls, offshore breeze and plenty of drama North Berwick delivered a classic opening day for the Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff National Championship: sunshine, heavy rain squalls, offshore breeze and plenty of drama. by Euan Hurter Posted 10 Sep 20:19 BST Supernovas at the Loch Lomond Dinghy Weekend Supernovas at the Loch Lomond Dinghy Weekend An excellent weekend of fun and learning for all Five Scottish Supernova sailors registered for the Loch Lomond Dinghy Weekend from both Castle Semple and Port Edgar. Unfortunately, Calum didn't manage to get there but did post a picture of his space saver spare wheel on the car to explain why. by Andrew Macdonald Posted 10 Sep 19:49 BST