WASZP Start of Seasons 2026 at Datchet Water WASZP Start of Seasons 2026 at Datchet Water Far from a gentle warm-up Datchet Water Sailing Club threw open the 2026 WASZP UK season in emphatic fashion this weekend, hosting the Start of Seasons event. With 30 sailors on the start line and gusty, shifty winds averaging 12-24 knots, it was far from a gentle warm-up. by Nici Hoyle Posted 13 Apr 19:36 BST K1 Northern Trophy at Carsington K1 Northern Trophy at Carsington A strong fleet of twenty sailors sail over the weekend A strong fleet of twenty K1 dinghy sailors from across the country converged on Carsington Sailing Club for the Northern Trophy, enjoying a weekend defined by close racing, great camaraderie, and a full spectrum of testing conditions. by Jeremy Hudson Posted 13 Apr 19:21 BST Notice of Race posted for 2026 AEGEAN 600 Notice of Race posted for 2026 AEGEAN 600 This now-legendary 605-mile circumnavigation of the Aegean Sea invites all eligible offshore teams Organizers at the Hellenic Ocean Racing Club (HORC) and Olympic Marine have announced the final version of the Notice of Race is now published for this year's edition of the AEGEAN 600 that starts on July 5, 2026. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 13 Apr 18:41 BST SailGP Venue vs. Revenue SailGP Venue vs. Revenue In 'Grandstand' sailing the race area is defined well in advance of the event SailGP finally got to land in South America, with the inaugural Rio Sail Grand Prix taking place over the weekend. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Apr 18:00 BST iQFOiL North Americans set for LA28 Olympic waters iQFOiL North Americans set for LA28 Olympic waters Long Beach to host key continental event at the future Olympic venue The 2026 iQFOiL North American Championship will take place in Long Beach, California, hosted by Alamitos Bay YC, bringing top athletes from across the continent to race in the very waters that will host the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic windsurfing events. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 13 Apr 16:57 BST Henri-Lloyd supports The Andrew Simpson Foundation Henri-Lloyd supports The Andrew Simpson Foundation Supporting its centres, yachting programmes and performance academy Henri-Lloyd has become the Official Clothing Partner to The Andrew Simpson Foundation supporting its centres, yachting programmes and performance academy. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 13 Apr 16:00 BST FM Sailing Northamptonshire Youth Series Preview FM Sailing Northamptonshire Youth Series Preview A Fresh (and Marsh) new look for youth sailing starts Saturday Now backed by FM Sailing, the newly named FM Sailing Northamptonshire Youth Series gets under way at Northampton Sailing Club on 18 April, promising a bigger and better season ahead. by Isaac Marsh Posted 13 Apr 15:29 BST Antigua Racing Cup 2026 overall Antigua Racing Cup 2026 overall A Dazzling New Chapter in Caribbean Racing The first edition of the Antigua Racing Cup has stamped its mark on the Caribbean racing calendar, delivering exactly what it set out to achieve: pure competition in paradise. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 13 Apr 15:04 BST RYA Youth National Championships 2026 RYA Youth National Championships 2026 More than 280 sailors compete at Hayling Island Britain's best young racing sailors battled it out at the RYA Youth National Championships on the south coast with a full range of conditions putting their skills to the test. by RYA Press Office Posted 13 Apr 12:06 BST From Juniors to Contenders From Juniors to Contenders A New Era in the 470 Fleet The 470 fleet is evolving fast, with a new generation already stepping up and challenging the top level. by International 470 Class Association Posted 13 Apr 08:55 BST Your 2026 Race Kit - Sorted Your 2026 Race Kit - Sorted The start of the season is always the same The start of the season is always the same — checking your kit, figuring out what still works, and what needs replacing. Rooster have broken your race kit down by layer — making it easier to choose what works for your sailing and the conditions. by Rooster Posted 13 Apr 07:30 BST Formula Wing Europeans 2026 at Naples overall Formula Wing Europeans 2026 at Naples overall France celebrates double gold France have secured both the men's and women's titles at the Formula Wing European Championships, sealing a dominant double gold. by IWSA Media Posted 13 Apr 06:40 BST A difficult event in Rio for Emirates GBR A difficult event in Rio for Emirates GBR But the team retain second place in the 2026 SailGP Championship The second and final day proved to be a challenging day for the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team across all three fleet races. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 13 Apr 06:31 BST Aussies make history in Brazil Aussies make history in Brazil As first-ever champions of the Rio Sail Grand Prix The Bonds Flying Roos have made history as the inaugural champions of the ENEL Rio Sail Grand Prix, delivering a near-perfect Super Sunday performance to surge to the top of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship leaderboard. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 13 Apr 06:06 BST Globe40 Leg 6 Update Globe40 Leg 6 Update Final sprint for all towards Lorient What will everyone feel when they leave Groix and Pen Men to their right after having left them to their left 30,000 miles ago? Between these two moments, they will have covered a whole world. by Sirius Events Posted 13 Apr 05:52 BST SailGP Rio: Four straight wins for Australia SailGP Rio: Four straight wins for Australia The Bonds Flying Roos won four straight races on the second day of racing at SailGP Rio. The Bonds Flying Roos won four straight races on the second day of racing at SailGP Rio. That included the three qualifying races sailed, plus the final - a feat unprecedented in the six seasons of SailGP League racing. Full replay here. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 12 Apr 22:59 BST Burghfield SC National 12 Sprint Series Burghfield SC National 12 Sprint Series A highly unpredictable day on the water The National 12 class had a highly unpredictable day on the water at Burghfield Sailing Club. It was an excellent start to the N12 season, with no time to hang onto any winter cobwebs. by Isobel Stewart Posted 12 Apr 16:38 BST Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 overall Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 overall Melgina secures Opatija win after three days of early starts and tight racing The 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series opened in Opatija with a regatta defined by early starts, narrow wind windows, and tightly contested racing, ultimately decided after a single final race on Sunday morning. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 12 Apr 16:26 BST Antigua Racing Cup 2026 Day 3 Antigua Racing Cup 2026 Day 3 Trade Wind Rhythm, Caribbean Blues The penultimate day of racing at the Antigua Racing Cup was delayed due to allow a big rain squall to pass through. The wind speed and direction was in a state of flux all day. The first race of the day started in sub-ten knots. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 12 Apr 07:09 BST Tough day in Rio for the Emirates GBR SailGP Team Tough day in Rio for the Emirates GBR SailGP Team As the SailGP Championship made its debut on Guanabara Bay The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team endured a tough opening day in Rio de Janeiro as the SailGP Championship made its debut on Guanabara Bay. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 12 Apr 01:27 BST Formula Wing Europeans 2026 at Naples Day 4 Formula Wing Europeans 2026 at Naples Day 4 Medal Series awaits Europe's top riders With just one day remaining, the stage is set for a dramatic conclusion to the 2026 Formula Wing European Championships in Naples, Italy. by IWSA Media Posted 11 Apr 23:54 BST SailGP Rio: Tight at the top - Day 1 SailGP Rio: Tight at the top - Day 1 USA continues their excellent form of Season 6 - in second overall after four races. The Bonds Flying Roos lead the fleet with 28 points after the opening four fleet races of the Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix. A red-hot U.S. SailGP Team is close behind in second (27 points), while Artemis SailGP Team round out the podium group. by SailGP Media Posted 11 Apr 23:48 BST Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Preview Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Preview Excitement is building as classic yachts converge on English Harbour Excitement is building as classic yachts converge on English Harbour. With over 50 yachts registered this year it's going to be another unforgettable week on and off the water. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 11 Apr 18:45 BST 29ers at the 2026 RYA Youth National 29ers at the 2026 RYA Youth National Hayling Island delivered a typically uncompromising test for the fleet Hayling Island delivered a typically uncompromising test for the 29er fleet at the 2026 RYA Youth National Championships, where a 43 boat fleet lined up in the opening phase of selection for the Youth Sailing World Championships. by Rebecca Hutchinson Posted 11 Apr 18:15 BST Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 Day 2 Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 Day 2 Sunrise racing and first discard shake up leaderboard with MELGINA on top and Corinthians in the mix An early sunrise start proved decisive on Day 2 of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 opener, where a proactive call from the organisers-YC Croatia and the Croatian Melges 24 Class-allowed the fleet to capitalise on a narrow morning breeze window. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 11 Apr 17:57 BST Tom Slingsby reveals all including his next Cup Tom Slingsby reveals all including his next Cup Interview: America's Cup winner, Olympic Gold medalist, and multiple SailGP Grand Final winner America's Cup winner, Olympic Gold medalist, and multiple SailGP Grand Final winner, Tom Slingsby spoke recently at Sydney's Double Bay Sailing Club. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 11 Apr 14:06 BST Hayling Island Sailing Club Open Day on 4th May Hayling Island Sailing Club Open Day on 4th May This free-to-attend event is open to all ages and abilities HISC will be opening their doors to the local community. This free-to-attend event is open to all ages and abilities and will offer visitors the chance to try sailing and discover watersports, in a welcoming, safe and family-friendly environment. by HISC Posted 11 Apr 11:22 BST 2026 Cannes Malta Race announced 2026 Cannes Malta Race announced Connecting two of the Mediterranean's most celebrated sailing destinations The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) and the Cannes Yacht Club have announced the launch of the 2026 Cannes Malta Race, a compelling offshore event that connects two of the Mediterranean's most celebrated sailing destinations. by Royal Malta YC & Cannes YC Posted 11 Apr 08:02 BST DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point week 2 DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point week 2 A building breeze for the fleet in Kent With storms heading South East towards Kent for the second Spring series event 12 still entered and 13 races were run in a pleasant but shifty 5 knots, building to 15 by 1pm. by Peter Jackson Posted 11 Apr 07:49 BST Antigua Racing Cup 2026 Day 2 Antigua Racing Cup 2026 Day 2 Trade wind rhythm, Caribbean blues The Antigua Racing Cup was once again blessed with solid breeze for the second day of the regatta but with a subtle difference to the opening day. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 11 Apr 05:21 BST Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 Day 1 Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 Day 1 Youth, patience and precision define opening day in Opatija CRO-A-SAIL takes early lead after three races in demanding and shifting Adriatic conditions. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 10 Apr 23:56 BST Vaikobi Full Zip Hooded Towel Vaikobi Full Zip Hooded Towel Not your average beach poncho Vaikobi's Hooded Change Towels are designed for those who don't stop when conditions turn. by Vaikobi Posted 10 Apr 22:30 BST USA 18ft Skiff Challenge - a brief history USA 18ft Skiff Challenge - a brief history 2026 saw first US competitor at JJ Giltinan World Championship since 2019 The participation of Mikey Radziejowski, David Liebenberg and Daniel Roberts at the 2026 JJ Giltinan Championship marked the return of a USA competitor at the championship for the first time since Katie Love skippered Panasonic Lumix in 2019. by Frank Quealey Posted 10 Apr 22:02 BST Three new 52 SUPER SERIES teams Three new 52 SUPER SERIES teams Among the 14 boats starting the season at Puerto Portals When the five regatta 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season starts there will be three new teams among the 14 boats representing 11 different nations competing on the legendary Bay of Palma at Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 10 Apr 16:44 BST Emirates GBR looking to defend top spot in Rio Emirates GBR looking to defend top spot in Rio As Mills returns to golden memories and Fletcher chases Olympic redemption The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is looking to defend its top spot on the 2026 Season leaderboard in Rio this weekend, as the championship makes its debut in South America. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 10 Apr 15:56 BST Weymouth Sailing Club Public Open Day on May 16th Weymouth Sailing Club Public Open Day on May 16th Experience the thrill of life on the water Weymouth Sailing Club (WSC) is throwing open its doors on Saturday, 16th May, inviting the local community to swap their walking shoes for deck shoes and experience the thrill of life on the water. by Weymouth Sailing Club Posted 10 Apr 15:36 BST 60th OK Dinghy World Rankings 60th OK Dinghy World Rankings Nick Craig back on top Nick Craig has returned to the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking List for the first time in two years. He replaces Andy Davis, who drops to second with former World No.1 Patric Mure remaining in third. by Robert Deaves Posted 10 Apr 14:37 BST Firefly Nationals smashes last year's entry limit Firefly Nationals smashes last year's entry limit Youth Leading the Charge for the 80th Anniversary event at Tenby The Tideway 80th Anniversary Nationals at Tenby Sailing Club have already exceeded last year's sold-out entry total, with over 40% of the helms under 21 and a new race-ready Ovington Firefly up for grabs in the anniversary raffle. by National Firefly Association Posted 10 Apr 14:21 BST Pwllheli SC's season is underway Pwllheli SC's season is underway Thanks to storm Dave, events were not exactly as planned Pwllheli racing started at the Easter weekend but thanks to storm Dave, not exactly as planned. by Vicky Cox Posted 10 Apr 12:41 BST Snipes at Bough Beech Snipes at Bough Beech Racing for the Junior, Women's and Under 30 Nationals 2026 Gusts in the mid 20's greeted the fleet on Sunday morning as we arrived at Bough Beech. Half the fleet ventured out to test the conditions, for many of them their first time sailing Snipes, while the race team debated on shore about abandoning the day. by Matthew Wolstenholme Posted 10 Apr 11:54 BST An action-packed 2026 season ahead for IMOCA An action-packed 2026 season ahead for IMOCA With five races including the Vendée Arctique, The Ocean Race Atlantic and the Route du Rhum Antoine Mermod, the President of the IMOCA Class, is looking forward to what will be his ninth season at the helm of the world's most exciting offshore ocean racing class, and says 2026 is going to be another action-packed year. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 10 Apr 09:52 BST Wednesday night A Series at Delph Race 1 Wednesday night A Series at Delph Race 1 2026 sailing season finally got off to a bang After two false starts with heavy weather adversely affecting the Sunday sailing, Delph Sailing Club's 2026 sailing season finally got off to a bang with 22 sailors in 17 boats taking part in the first race of their ever popular Wednesday night A series. by Ian Brown Posted 10 Apr 09:29 BST Antigua Racing Cup 2026 Day 1 Antigua Racing Cup 2026 Day 1 A Blistering Opening Day The Antigua Racing Cup burst into life in full trade wind conditions off Antigua's south coast. The gradient easterly breeze in the high 'teens, with gusts topping 20 knots produced phenomenal tropical racing conditions. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 10 Apr 05:33 BST DS Automobiles SailGP Team France back in action DS Automobiles SailGP Team France back in action A reshuffled line-up following the Auckland incident The DS Automobiles SailGP Team France returns to racing at the ENEL Rio Sail Grand Prix, marking the first SailGP event ever held in South America. by France SailGP Team Posted 9 Apr 19:08 BST Team Francesca Clapcich launches Purpose Program Team Francesca Clapcich launches Purpose Program The team has launched two free, evidence-based programs now open to sailing schools Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing is today announcing the full launch of its 2026 Purpose Program - a structured, action-oriented commitment to transforming diversity, belonging, and high performance in sailing. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 9 Apr 18:36 BST PRO-SET® Epoxies and Ovington Boats PRO-SET® Epoxies and Ovington Boats We speak to David Johnson, Hamish Cook and Nathan Batchelor Boat building, regardless of whether the main material used is wood, fibreglass, carbon fibre, or a combination of them all, relies on epoxy for laminating, bonding and infusion. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Apr 14:30 BST Chichester Hadron H2 and Phantom Open Preview Chichester Hadron H2 and Phantom Open Preview Entry for both events is open Chichester Yacht Club is looking forward to welcoming sailors for the Hadron H2 and Phantom class Open Meeting later this month, with two fleets lined up for spring racing on Chichester Harbour. by Mark Green Posted 9 Apr 14:13 BST 27th Annual Jackson Cup preview 27th Annual Jackson Cup preview A total of eight teams will compete in the event at Boston Yacht Club Sailors from some of the most prestigious yacht clubs across the USA and the UK are converging on Marblehead later this month as the Boston Yacht Club opens its racing season with the 27th annual Jackson Cup team race regatta. by Vicki Staveacre Posted 9 Apr 13:51 BST