Star World Championship 2026 day 2 Star World Championship 2026 day 2 Will Stoud and Danny Cayard take today's race and the overall lead Light winds and challenging tactical conditions marked the second day of the 2026 Star World, with Americans Will Stout and Danny Cayard claiming an impressive victory in Race 2 and moving into the provisional overall lead in a fleet of 95 boats. by ISCYRA Posted 10 Nov 22:34 GMT Skiff Junior European Championships preview Skiff Junior European Championships preview 17 nations are ready in Vilamoura The 2026 Skiff Junior European Championships officially get under way today at Vilamoura Sailing, bringing together 49 boats, 98 sailors and 26 coaches from 17 countries. The opening day is dedicated to final preparations before racing begins. by Prow Media Posted 10 Nov 21:51 GMT Seldén launches CXe15 Seldén launches CXe15 An electric furling system for Code 0 and gennakers With the new CXe15, Seldén makes electric furling more accessible to a wider range of sailors. The new 12V system is operated by push buttons from the cockpit and is designed for sailing yachts up to approximately 37 feet. by Seldén Mast Posted 10 Nov 18:00 GMT Solent Super Series 2026 Round 3 - Lymington Solent Super Series 2026 Round 3 - Lymington Jumping Jellyfish sweeps to victory and opens a 9-point series lead Round 3 of the Solent Super Series managed to get 2 of the 3 scheduled races in under a less-than-optimistic forecast; 12 of the 15 entered teams made their way to the start line near Lepe. by Mark Angell Posted 10 Nov 17:56 GMT Entries open for Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo Entries open for Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo YC Costa Smeralda will host in May 2027 Entries are now officially open for the YCCS Superyacht Regatta via the online Preliminary Notice of Race. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 10 Nov 15:00 GMT International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 4 International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 4 No foiling possible, but the lowriders manage 2 races Day 4 unfortunately brought 3-10kts ESE which is a problematic breeze for the Melville Waters on the Swan River. The lowriders managed two races in the fickle breeze but at least they weren't being dismantled by the Freo Doctor like yesterday. by Sail-World.com and Down Under Sail Posted 10 Nov 11:41 GMT Class 5 and Mini Land Yacht Europeans 2026 overall Class 5 and Mini Land Yacht Europeans 2026 overall The weather has the last word Unfortunately, Saturday dawned misty and almost completely devoid of wind. The pilots and their yachts were held in the yacht park under a one-hour postponement while the race team assessed the conditions. by Nick Heather Posted 10 Nov 11:20 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 9 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 9 Contending with a total absence of the usual north-easterly trade winds After several days of very fast sailing in strong winds, the encountered a complete change of pace overnight. Yesterday's tropical low pressure system has moved away, leaving the sailors to contend with a total absence of the usual trade winds. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 10 Nov 09:45 GMT Star World Championship 2026 day 1 Star World Championship 2026 day 1 Altolaguirre brothers claim opening race Leandro and Lucas Altolaguirre take the first bullet after a thrilling battle with former World Champions Eric Doyle and Diego Negri on Biscayne Bay by ISCYRA Posted 10 Nov 09:28 GMT Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds - a great success Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds - a great success 107 riders from 24 nations raced in Ibiza Five inaugural world champions crowned in Ibiza as Olympic experience, emerging talent and a shared passion for wingfoiling unite an international fleet by Ava Hider Posted 10 Nov 09:18 GMT The Captain's Role The Captain's Role Making the whole greater than the sum of its parts The SSL Gold Cup Brasil is fast approaching, and it's the time to ensure crewwork is flawless and, most importantly, the individual sailors are galvanised into a team. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 9 Nov 18:51 GMT Fresh start expected in the Route du Rhum Fresh start expected in the Route du Rhum Light winds stand between leaders and the finish Guirec Soudée (Liamm) crossed the finish line in fourth place at 16:31:43 (UTC) this Monday. Very light wind conditions are expected across the Caribbean arc over the next 48 hours—a situation likely to reshuffle some of the packs. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 9 Nov 18:42 GMT Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2027 entries now open Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2027 entries now open Already looking ahead to next year with a new official website launched From May 6 to 20, international yacht racing returns to Naples and Sorrento, featuring the ORC Mediterranean Championship, the 72nd Regata dei Tre Golfi and the IMA Maxi European Championship by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 9 Nov 16:41 GMT International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 3 International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 3 A blowing the crabs out of the sand kind of day On Monday the Fremantle Doctor was, as they say, blowing the crabs out of the sand. The race committee elected to send the lowriders out in about 15 knots, however that quickly increased to winds in the 20 to 25 knot range. by Sail-World.com and Down Under Sail Posted 9 Nov 14:24 GMT Mulitiple incidents reshape the Golden Globe Race Mulitiple incidents reshape the Golden Globe Race Six of the 16 starters have retired, leaving 10 sailors racing towards Les Sables-d'Olonne In 1968, nine sailors started the inaugural Sunday Times Golden Globe Race. Only one finished: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston aboard SUHAILI. by Golden Global Race Posted 9 Nov 14:14 GMT Valérian Lebrun is Finn Class World No.1 Valérian Lebrun is Finn Class World No.1 There are three new entries in the top ten Valérian Lebrun, from France, has become the new Finn Class World No.1 in the latest World Rankings, WR 013, published November 2026. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Nov 14:11 GMT Corinthian Cup: Celebrating spirit of Admirals Cup Corinthian Cup: Celebrating spirit of Admirals Cup Introducing a new trophy to celebrate Corinthian tradition The Royal Ocean Racing Club will introduce the Corinthian Cup for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, recognising the best-scoring eligible team competing within defined limits on professional sailors. by RORC Posted 9 Nov 12:30 GMT Solo class End-Of-Season preview Solo class End-Of-Season preview Draycote event will also be the Super Series Finale Draycote Water is a fabulous venue (Inland Championship venue 2027) and the race team are always on-point (commentator's curse) so why not hitch up your Solo one more time this season for the final event of 2026. by Will Loy Posted 9 Nov 11:15 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 8 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 8 Still holding fifth place after another fast and furious night Francesca has had another fast and furious night on board 11th Hour Racing, hitting a maximum speed of of 23.9 knots [27.5mph | 44.3kmh] and covering 300 nautical miles [345 miles | 556km] over the last 24 hours. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 9 Nov 09:52 GMT Bala Sailing Club opens calendar for 2027 Bala Sailing Club opens calendar for 2027 Word is spreading about the great sailing at Llyn Tegid Bala Sailing Club has been operating on the shores of Llyn Tegid for over 70 years and, over the last few years, has hosted an increasing number of fleets as word has spread on its welcoming nature and great sailing. by Rob Sloggett Posted 9 Nov 09:06 GMT Route du Rhum Morning Update Route du Rhum Morning Update IMOCA podium set, Ocean 50 and Class40 leads open A 320-mile lead with 380 miles to go: Corentin Horeau (IMOCA) holds a substantial cushion but knows nothing is decided until the finish line. by Andi Robertson Posted 9 Nov 08:26 GMT 2026 International Ocean Safety at Sea Award 2026 International Ocean Safety at Sea Award Presented during the Cape Horners annual lunch in Portsmouth, UK The U.S. Coast Guard East District was presented with the 2026 International Ocean Safety at Sea Award, sponsored by Ocean Safety Ltd, at the Cape Horners annual lunch in Portsmouth, UK on 7th November. by Barry Pickthall Posted 9 Nov 06:42 GMT Bembridge Illusion Guy Fawkes Trophy 2026 Bembridge Illusion Guy Fawkes Trophy 2026 A light weekend for a change after the recent storms Paradoxically, after the strong winds of the past few weekends, Saturday dawned with sunshine and a gentle Force 2 from the NE. by Jeremy Spencer-Cooper Posted 9 Nov 06:19 GMT Star Worlds open in Miami Star Worlds open in Miami 95 teams from 17 nations gather at Coral Reef Yacht Club The 2026 Star World Championship Presented by Schoonmaker officially opened on Sunday in Miami, with 95 teams representing 17 nations gathering at Coral Reef Yacht Club for one of the most anticipated events on the international sailing calendar. by International Star Class Yacht Racing Association Posted 9 Nov 06:12 GMT AC Recon Nov 4-7: French frenzy AC Recon Nov 4-7: French frenzy On Saturday, La Roche-Posay Racing Team finally got a solid training session on the Golfo di Napoli On Saturday, La Roche-Posay Racing Team finally got a solid training session on the Golfo di Napoli, with a 5hr 30 min highly energetic 132tack/gybe session. It was their fourth session of the week. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 8 Nov 23:43 GMT X-Yachts Composites Shipyard Tour X-Yachts Composites Shipyard Tour I toured the yard with Torben Kornum to find out how these stunning yachts are made X-Yachts Composites is where all X-Yachts are manufactured. It's an advanced facility with innovative build techniques, including mould turning machines, advanced composites and vacuum infusion. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Nov 22:10 GMT Louis Burton finishes 3rd in the Route du Rhum Louis Burton finishes 3rd in the Route du Rhum Newcomer to the class completes the Ultim podium The 41 year old skipper from Saint Malo crossed the finish line this Sunday, November 8, at 1430hrs local time (1830hrs UTC). by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 8 Nov 22:02 GMT Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds overall Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds overall Five inaugural X-15 world champions crowned in Ibiza Five riders made X-15 history in Ibiza on Sunday, becoming the class's first world champions as late-afternoon racing brought the inaugural championship to a close. by Ava Hider Posted 8 Nov 21:57 GMT Thomas Coville finishes 2nd in the Route du Rhum Thomas Coville finishes 2nd in the Route du Rhum Underlining his incredible resilience and massive experience. French skipper Thomas Coville took second place on the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe, bringing his giant Ultim Sodebo UItim 3 across the finish line off Pointe-à-Pitre at 12:42.05 hrs local time (16:42.05hrs hrs UTC). by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 8 Nov 18:58 GMT Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja 2027 preview Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja 2027 preview The event will once again put the city on the international youth sailing calendar From 28 to 31 January 2027, the Real Club Náutico Torrevieja will host a new edition of this international regatta, which has already attracted 183 entries from 27 countries. by Prensa Sailing Comunicación Posted 8 Nov 15:44 GMT Scaramouche Sailing Trust seeking first Director Scaramouche Sailing Trust seeking first Director To lead the charity through its next evolutionary chapter The Scaramouche Sailing Trust is seeking their first Director to lead the charity through its next evolutionary chapter. by Scaramouche Sailing Trust Posted 8 Nov 14:58 GMT Strebor IOM Open 2026 Strebor IOM Open 2026 A good turnout considering the rather dire forecasts There was a good turnout of 17 boats for this year's Strebor considering the rather dire forecasts for between 1 and 4mph E/ESE. by Peter Baldwin Posted 8 Nov 14:54 GMT Golden Globe Race: Successful rescue of Guy Deboer Golden Globe Race: Successful rescue of Guy Deboer Recovered from Spirit approximately 870 miles east of Rio de Janeiro McIntyre Golden Globe Race sailor Guy deBoer has been recovered from his yacht SPIRIT in a Brazilian Navy rescue in the South Atlantic, approximately 870 miles east of Rio de Janeiro. by Golden Global Race Posted 8 Nov 14:18 GMT 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 5 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 5 Strong southerly winds, gusting to more than 30-knots, for the Chris Webb Memorial Trophy Strong southerly winds, gusting to more than 30-knots along the east coast of NSW, looked likely to force the abandonment of Race 5 of the 2026 SIXT Spring Championship on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 8 Nov 11:29 GMT RS Aero Europeans 2027 set for Dun Laoghaire RS Aero Europeans 2027 set for Dun Laoghaire National YC will provide four days of high-quality racing in August The International RS Aero Class is delighted to announce the 2027 RS Aero European Championship will take place at The National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland. by RS Sailing Posted 8 Nov 09:44 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 7 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 7 Francesca sailed fast all night, with average speeds of around 20 knots The end of the first week of the Route du Rhum continued to challenge the leading group of IMOCAs, with a gybe to the south followed by a rough night in the strong winds of an active tropical low pressure system. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 8 Nov 09:34 GMT Tom Laperche, SVR-Lazartigue wins Route du Rhum Tom Laperche, SVR-Lazartigue wins Route du Rhum Crossing the finish line in Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe Young French skipper Tom Laperche on the giant blue Ultim multihull SVR-Lazartigue crossed the finish line of the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe off Pointe a Pitre, this Saturday at 22 h 31 min 40 sec (local time) to complete a conclusive victory. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 8 Nov 05:34 GMT Guy de Boer requests urgent medical evacuation Guy de Boer requests urgent medical evacuation From Spirit in the South Atlantic during McIntyre GGR McIntyre Golden Globe Race entrant Guy de Boer has requested immediate medical evacuation from his yacht SPIRIT in the South Atlantic after reporting a sudden deterioration in his condition following an onboard accident earlier this week. by Golden Global Race Posted 8 Nov 04:18 GMT Gitana 18 arrives back in Lorient Gitana 18 arrives back in Lorient Returned to their home port of Lorient early on Saturday afternoon As Guadeloupe prepared to welcome Tom Laperche as Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe race winner, Charles Caudrelier and the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild returned to their home port of Lorient early on Saturday afternoon. by Gitana Team Posted 7 Nov 22:53 GMT Inspiring the next generation at X-15 Worlds Inspiring the next generation at X-15 Worlds Siren Sundby & Monika Mikkola join wingfoil riders to share advice on preparation and progression Olympic gold medallist Siren Sundby (NOR) and Olympian Monika Mikkola (FIN) joined experienced riders Kamil Manowiecki (POL), Romain Ghio (FRA) and Henry Myers (AUS) for an athlete Q&A at the first X-15 World Championship in Ibiza today. by Ava Hider Posted 7 Nov 21:43 GMT Get Ready for Winter Sailing Get Ready for Winter Sailing The temperature might be dropping, but there's still plenty of sailing to be done Whether you're training, racing or simply getting out on the water, the right kit makes all the difference. Discover why upgrading to a 4mm wetsuit could be the key to staying comfortable and making the most of your winter sailing. by Rooster Posted 7 Nov 18:30 GMT Hunts SC Splash & D-Zero Sprint Series Hunts SC Splash & D-Zero Sprint Series Blustery with sunshine, blue skies and a chill in the air Hunts Sailing Club welcomed the D-Zero and Splash fleets to their friendly blue lagoon club based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The forecast was blustery with sunshine, blue skies and a chill in the air for October. by Abby Freeley Posted 7 Nov 18:28 GMT Victory calling, course record likely Victory calling, course record likely Tom Laperche set to finish the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Tom Laperche (SVR) is today closing in on an historic victory on the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe solo ocean sprint across the Atlantic from Saint Malo to Guadeloupe. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 7 Nov 18:22 GMT Noble Marine ILCA 7 UK Inlands at Grafham Water Noble Marine ILCA 7 UK Inlands at Grafham Water Always a great (while cold) opportunity for some competitive racing The Inlands is always a great (while cold) opportunity for some competitive racing. Unfortunately, this year the weather was not on side. by Nathan Russell Posted 7 Nov 17:01 GMT Noble Marine ILCA 6 UK Inlands at Grafham Water Noble Marine ILCA 6 UK Inlands at Grafham Water Just over 80 ILCA 6s from all over the country took part Just over 80 ILCA 6s from all over the country gathered at Grafham Water Sailing Club for the Inland Championships on the Halloween weekend at the end of October / beginning of November. by Thomas Knight Posted 7 Nov 16:56 GMT Noble Marine ILCA 4 UK Inlands at Grafham Water Noble Marine ILCA 4 UK Inlands at Grafham Water The weather was offering little reward for such an early start The final event of the year was the much-anticipated Inlands at Grafham Water, Cambridgeshire's premier sailing venue. Despite the anticipation the weather was offering little reward for such an early start. by Henry Cruse Posted 7 Nov 16:44 GMT New film: triple amputee's Pacific solo voyage New film: triple amputee's Pacific solo voyage British Army veteran Craig Wood has released a film documenting this historic voyage British Army veteran Craig Wood, who overcame life-changing injuries to make history as the world's first triple amputee to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean, setting two Guinness World Records, has launched a film documenting this historic voyage. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 7 Nov 16:00 GMT International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 2 International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 2 Enzo Balanger extends his lead with three more races held Melville Waters, the broad, deep section of the Swan River in Perth, was unavailable until 1600 today, but by the time that rolled around we had a solid sea breeze, the Fremantle Doctor. by Sail-World.com and Down Under Sail Posted 7 Nov 15:16 GMT