2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 Tactical Chess at Warp Speed: Antipodean and German Surge in Quiberon If yesterday's action in the Bay of Quiberon was a brutal test of survival—a day of capsizes, crashes, pitch-poles, and sailors literally reversing across the finish line to stay upright—today was a sophisticated game of high-speed chess. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 15 May 19:01 BST Diverse, wide-open La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Diverse, wide-open La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Everyone is eager to cast off and fully commit to this opening leg towards Vigo In just two days, 36 sailors, women and men, will set off on the 57th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. For this 2027 edition, the scenery changes with a start scheduled very early in the season. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 15 May 18:53 BST 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 Preview 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 Preview Over a 130 yachts from around the world are set to race The Loro Piana Giraglia is organized by Yacht Club Italiano in collaboration with Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, under the guidance of the Federazione Italiana Vela and the Fédération Française de Voile. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 15 May 18:32 BST Rooster title sponsor HISC multi-class open Rooster title sponsor HISC multi-class open The Flying Fifteen, Fireball, 505 and Merlin event will be on 6-7 June Hayling Island Sailing Club is delighted to announce that Rooster will be the title sponsor of our upcoming Open Meeting for the Flying Fifteen, Fireball, 505 and Merlin classes from Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th June 2026. by Hayling Island Sailing Club Posted 15 May 16:40 BST 2000 Millennium Series Round 2 at Oxford 2000 Millennium Series Round 2 at Oxford The simple art of counting to 3! Ten visiting boats joined home 2000's for a very eventful game of snakes and ladders at a blustery Oxford Sc on May 10th for round 2 of the West Country Boat Repair 2000 Millennium Series. by Pete Vincent Posted 15 May 16:12 BST Welsh Sailing Dragon Series at Port Dinorwic Welsh Sailing Dragon Series at Port Dinorwic RYA Pathway training paying off The second round of North Wales Dragon Series took place at Felinheli/Port Dinorwic on 10th May. With a forecast for new racers on 8-10 kt throughout the week promising ideal conditions and organisers were confident of a successful event. by Ken Newing Posted 15 May 15:02 BST Henri-Lloyd Explorer skorts, shorts and trousers Henri-Lloyd Explorer skorts, shorts and trousers Ideal for life on and off the water Henri-Lloyd's Explorer range is a collection of high-performance shorts, trousers and skorts engineered for active users looking for style, comfort, and durability in all situations. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 May 12:00 BST RS200s at the Waldringfield Easter Egg RS200s at the Waldringfield Easter Egg 22 boats turned up for the fun and games of sailing on the River Deben Good Friday, a good day for sailing as some would say. 22 boats turned up for the fun and games of sailing on the River Deben at Waldringfield Sailing Club for the annual open event opener of the Easter Egg. by Will Taylor Posted 15 May 11:20 BST Australian excitement builds ahead of Tasar Worlds Australian excitement builds ahead of Tasar Worlds A record number of Tasar sailors will descend on the island of Okinawa, Japan A record number of Tasar sailors will descend on the island of Okinawa, Japan this June to compete in the 2026 World Championships. by Ryan Moreton Posted 15 May 10:50 BST The appeal of the Solitaire du Figaro never dies The appeal of the Solitaire du Figaro never dies This season several of IMOCA's established skippers are taking part It's not unprecedented for top sailors in IMOCA to return to the Figaro class, but it's quite unusual and this season several of IMOCA's established skippers have been doing just that. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 15 May 09:54 BST 505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1 505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1 Three races held after cold temperatures and heavy rain greet the fleet Day one brought conditions that most competitors would have preferred not to have seen. Cold temperatures and heavy rain. At the morning briefing the Race Team told competitors that they saw a window for racing between 1 and 3pm. by Mike Holt Posted 15 May 09:40 BST Cape 31 Med Circuit Heads to Puntaldia Cape 31 Med Circuit Heads to Puntaldia Round 2 racing begins today in Sardinia The Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit arrives in Sardinia this week for Round 2, hosted by Marina di Puntaldia and Yacht Club Marina Puntaldia from 15-17 May. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 15 May 06:48 BST Challenger Travellers at Lochaber Challenger Travellers at Lochaber Enjoying the spectacular scenery around Fort William Seven boats arrived on Friday afternoon to a great welcome from members of Lochaber Yacht Club who helped prepare the boats for the second event in the Scottish Challenger Traveller Series. by Duncan Greenhalgh Posted 15 May 05:43 BST 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 4 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 4 Mayo leads with one race left Eight of nine races are now in the rearview at the 2026 Etchells World Championship. Race Day 4 was bright and sunny with a slightly lighter breeze than previous days in the regatta. by Etchells Class Posted 15 May 02:25 BST Team Australia America's Cup launch videos Team Australia America's Cup launch videos Videos with key members of the team, Grant Simmer OAM, Glenn Ashby, and Tash Bryant Team Australia's challenge for the 38th America's Cup was launched yesterday at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 14 May 23:02 BST Musto Skiffs at the WPNSA Skiff Open Musto Skiffs at the WPNSA Skiff Open Conditions ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous The Musto fleet enjoyed an outstanding weekend of training and racing at WPNSA in conditions ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous, with wind speeds on the racetrack from 4 to over 30 knots. by Brian Greensmith Posted 14 May 22:29 BST 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3 Crash, Bang, Wallop! A tough day in the bay High wind, big waves and monster current required some inventive sailing techniques on day three of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championship in Quiberon, France. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 14 May 21:31 BST ORC World Championship 2026 overall ORC World Championship 2026 overall World titles awarded in Sorrento after a week of great sailing The 2026 ORC World Championship concluded today with the final inshore races. Two windward-leeward races were held in demanding conditions, with 15 to 17 knots of westerly breeze, gusts up to 25 knots, seas of 1.5 to 2 meters. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 14 May 21:21 BST 3rd Rutland Foil Festival preview 3rd Rutland Foil Festival preview Switch, Skeeta, Nikki, Birdyfish S, IODA, Moth (Exocet) and iQFOiL demo boats available Rutland Sailing Club is delighted to be hosting the 3rd RSC Foil Festival over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, 30-31 May 2026. This exciting weekend promises a fantastic mix of racing, on-water demonstrations, and social sailing. by James Sainsbury Posted 14 May 20:49 BST IMA Maxi Europeans Preview IMA Maxi Europeans Preview Taking place out of Naples and Sorrento, Italy One of the pinnacles of international maxi yacht racing will set sail next week with the fifth edition of the IMA Maxi European Championship taking place out of Naples and Sorrento, Italy. by International Maxi Association Posted 14 May 20:22 BST Topper National Series event 4 at Hayling Island Topper National Series event 4 at Hayling Island Northern Irish correspondent reflects on GPS tracking and the calm of Topper Russ Travelling from Northern Ireland to Hayling Island for the fourth event in the GBR National Series was really exciting, but also a bit nerve-wracking because the competition was so fierce. Every event seems to get tougher. by Adam Green Posted 14 May 17:40 BST Scammonden Water SC open day preview Scammonden Water SC open day preview A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for all ages, this Saturday Scammonden Water Sailing Club is inviting the local community to discover the excitement of sailing and life on the water at its Open Day on Saturday 16 May 2026, from 11am to 3pm. by Luke Hartshorn Posted 14 May 15:25 BST A Class Catamaran European Championships preview A Class Catamaran European Championships preview 19 nationalities arriving at the Mar Menor lagoon, south of Alicante We are only a short time away from the Europeans again, and several sailors are onsite already. Geography and demographics are the trigger for when the Championships to be held. If the Worlds are being held outside Europe, it gets its own championships. by Gordon Upton Posted 14 May 14:58 BST Solo Eastern Area Championship at Brightlingsea Solo Eastern Area Championship at Brightlingsea Forecast did not deter 27 sailors.... until the last race was announced The forecast all week before the event was predicting racing on Sunday would be marginal and with conditions more like mid-February. That did not deter the 27 Solo sailors who had some very close racing in what turned out to be champagne conditions. by Mark Maskell Posted 14 May 11:38 BST Get your Navigators & General Bass Week entry in! Get your Navigators & General Bass Week entry in! There are now just three weeks remaining to take advantage of the discounted entry There are now just three weeks remaining (31 May) to take advantage of the discounted entry for Navigators & General Bass Week, taking place on 1-9 August. by Bass Press Posted 14 May 11:31 BST Inaugural Zenith Inland Championship at Blithfield Inaugural Zenith Inland Championship at Blithfield Fantastic to see such a fast growing following only a year after the first boat was launched The first-ever Zenith Inland Championships burst into life at Blithfield with 21 entries, including seven home boats, and a buzz around the dinghy park that made it clear this class is going places fast. by Peter Slater & David Mathews Posted 14 May 10:48 BST ILCA East & Midlands Region Youth at Rutland ILCA East & Midlands Region Youth at Rutland Large oscillating shifts were where the biggest gains and losses could be made This was the inaugural event for the combined East and Midlands regions of the new ILCA Regional Youth Series, sponsored by Rooster who kindly donated all of the fantastic generous prizes. by Kieran Vanhoutte Posted 14 May 09:33 BST 2026 Ash Trophy at Littleton Sailing Club 2026 Ash Trophy at Littleton Sailing Club The link up with Littleton Sailing Club has been a great success A lot has happened since the 2025 event when Guildford had no lake and hosted the event at Frensham Pond. The link up with Littleton Sailing Club has been a great success and the seven visitors were able to enjoy marvellous facilities at Littleton. by Roger Stollery Posted 14 May 05:46 BST 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 3 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 3 One point separates first and second Day 3 of the 2026 Etchells World Championships is in the books and we officially have a championship as six races have been contested. by Etchells Class Posted 14 May 03:13 BST Preliminary Cup Regatta in Naples postponed Preliminary Cup Regatta in Naples postponed America's Cup organisers have advised the postponement of the Preliminary Regatta in Naples. The America's Cup organisers, acting on advice "from ACE Italy, stating that the ACP Board, following consultation with the Host venue, has decided it is not possible for ACP to hold the Naples Preliminary Regatta from 25-28 June 2026." by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 14 May 01:53 BST 36R Vane Wood Cup and Woodhouse Trophy 36R Vane Wood Cup and Woodhouse Trophy A bit of a double bill weekend at Fleetwood The forecast was for a light breeze from the North East with occasional showers. Quite surprisingly, it remained dry throughout and the wind picked up a little towards the end of the day enabling us to use the second sail suit. by Tony Wilson Posted 13 May 22:52 BST Team Australia to race in 38th America's Cup Team Australia to race in 38th America's Cup Representing the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club with backing from John Winning and family The Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club lodges challenge for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, Naples by Team Australia Challenge Posted 13 May 21:53 BST ORC World Championship 2026 Coastal Race ORC World Championship 2026 Coastal Race Different courses across classes, variable conditions, standings still open ahead of final day Day three of inshore racing at the ORC World Championship 2026, taking place between Naples and Sorrento from 7 to 14 May, featured the traditional coastal race around the island of Capri, adding further spectacle and complexity to the championship week. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 13 May 20:40 BST Reflecting on my first solo IMOCA race Reflecting on my first solo IMOCA race Francesca Clapcich writes a few days after crossing the finish line A few days after crossing the finish line of the 1000 Race, I finally feel like I've got the brain space to sit down and actually take it all in. I've finished my first ever solo IMOCA race! by Francesca Clapcich Posted 13 May 20:22 BST Noble Marine RS Vareo Nationals at Paignton Noble Marine RS Vareo Nationals at Paignton Michelle Collier-Brooks is crowned at POSH A warm sunny day welcomed the fleet of 11 RS Vareos to Paignton Sailing Club, for this year's Noble Marine National Championship, run alongside the annual POSH Regatta. The event was also round 2 of the 2026 Rooster National Tour. by Paul North & Luke Fisher Posted 13 May 19:39 BST Cotswold Wanderer Open Cotswold Wanderer Open Close racing at one of the most beautiful inland sailing clubs Cotswold Sailing Club is now a firm fixture on the Wanderer Class Owner's Association race circuit, having hosted the Wanderer Inland Nationals 2023, offering close racing at one of the most beautiful inland sailing clubs in the Cotswolds. by Leonie Milliner Posted 13 May 18:26 BST SSL Gold Cup Qualifiers Just Around the Corner SSL Gold Cup Qualifiers Just Around the Corner 20 days to go! Less than three weeks remain until the next crucial stage on the road to the Sailing Mundial. From June 2–11 in Switzerland, teams from Africa, Oceania, and Europe will battle for their golden tickets to the Football World Cup in Sailing. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 13 May 17:13 BST 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 High-wind double win for British 49er James Grummett and Rhos Hawes put on a high-wind masterclass on day two of the 49er World Championship in Quiberon, France. Battling through breeze gusting over 25 knots, the British team won both of their heats in the yellow group of qualifying. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 13 May 16:56 BST J Cup Europe 2026 Preview J Cup Europe 2026 Preview Setting Course for Cherbourg J Cup Europe returns in 2026. For this edition, the J fleet is heading to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin for three days of racing combining high level competition with the friendly spirit that defines the J Cup. by Nikki Curwen Posted 13 May 16:42 BST UK Finn Southern Championship at Bosham UK Finn Southern Championship at Bosham You're guaranteed three things when you go racing at Bosham... You're guaranteed three things when you go racing at Bosham... Finns, Shifts and a brilliant afternoon tea... by Cameron Tweedle Posted 13 May 15:22 BST No autopilot, no shortcuts No autopilot, no shortcuts Why people seek the ultimate sailing endurance challenge What drives someone with no sailing experience to sign up for one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet? To race around the world on stripped-back, manual racing yachts? by Kathryn Pridie Posted 13 May 14:30 BST Wembley ILCA Open Wembley ILCA Open A 15mph North Easterly blowing down the Welsh Harp gave a fantastic beat down the whole lake A 15mph North Easterly blowing down the Welsh Harp gave a fantastic beat down the whole lake then back to a two-mark leeward gate close to the dam wall. by Peter Crompton Posted 13 May 13:41 BST K6 Keelboat in Safe Hands K6 Keelboat in Safe Hands Weathermark Sailboats and the Class Association announce the acquisition of the K6 moulds Weathermark Sailboats in conjunction with the K6 Class Association is excited to announce the acquisition of the K6 moulds, continuing the company's ongoing commitment to performance sailing. by K6 Class Association Posted 13 May 13:12 BST Melges 15 season builds toward inaugural Nationals Melges 15 season builds toward inaugural Nationals Get set for fast sailing in Torbay with opportunities to sail ahead of the main event The 2026 season was a bit stop-start, with too much wind at time and too little at others, but things are really ramping up with fleets building in Lymington and Warsash, and other locations joining the fun later in the year... by Melges UK Posted 13 May 12:00 BST Supernova Northern Traveller Series at Ripon Supernova Northern Traveller Series at Ripon The leaders disappeared off into the distance as leaders do Ripon Sailing Club welcomed 11 visitors for the Open with rain, a total lack of wind and a chill in the air despite what had been a reasonable forecast. by Martin Barrett Posted 13 May 11:44 BST Swan 75 True wins the 2026 Antigua Bermuda Race Swan 75 True wins the 2026 Antigua Bermuda Race It was an unusual race weather-wise It was a long race. Three of the seven boats did not make the 8-day time limit for the 935-mile race, including Rock n' Roll, who were 8 miles from the finish when the clock ran out in the longest offshore race in the Western Atlantic. by Antigua Bermuda Race Posted 13 May 11:24 BST Contender Northern Championship at Yorkshire Dales Contender Northern Championship at Yorkshire Dales Sailors from south coast met by warm, sunny conditions which belied Grimwith's reputation Sailors travelled up from as far as the south coast to be met by warm, sunny conditions which belied Grimwith's reputation. The forecast was for light and variable winds on Saturday but picking up on Sunday. by Martin Metcalf Posted 13 May 10:07 BST Norfolk Punt 2026 season opener Norfolk Punt 2026 season opener The weekend began on the Friday with a filming day for the centenary documentary film The 9th and 10th of May saw the first Norfolk Punt open event of the year. Hosted by the Norfolk Punt Club, the weekend began on the Friday with a filming day for the documentary film being created about the class in the club's centenary year. by Max Dixey Posted 13 May 06:35 BST