Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Whitstable Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Whitstable Sunshine, a flooding tide, and a steady easterly F3 set a perfect racecourse After a week of water supply issues in town, Whitstable Yacht Club welcomed the Merlin Rocket fleet alongside a strong home Tasar contingent for a combined Silver Tiller open over the last May weekend. by James Wells & Anna Aylward Posted 3 Jun 17:26 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 update La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 update English Channel is showing all its harshness to the competitors Today, the English Channel is showing all its harshness to the competitors of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 3 Jun 15:43 BST Green light for FPT x Windy Days Podersdorf Green light for FPT x Windy Days Podersdorf Riders arriving early were welcomed by a run of all-time Podersdorf conditions FPT x Windy Days Podersdorf is officially under way starting today, and before competition has even begun, Lake Neusiedl has already delivered. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 3 Jun 15:06 BST Cowes Spring Classics 2026 Cowes Spring Classics 2026 Whooper crowned overall winner The 2026 Cowes Spring Classics concluded in spectacular style after a memorable weekend of competitive racing, elegant classic yachts and vibrant social celebrations on the Solent. by Mary Scott-Jackson Posted 3 Jun 14:31 BST Rolex TP52 World Championship 2026 Preview Rolex TP52 World Championship 2026 Preview The regatta is one of the most revered in world sailing and its title among the most coveted The 2026 edition of the Rolex TP52 World Championship will be held at the illustrious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, bringing together the finest grand prix sailing crews for an exacting week of elite competition. by Quinag Posted 3 Jun 13:25 BST Kelpies Cup and Three Bridges Muster at Port Edgar Kelpies Cup and Three Bridges Muster at Port Edgar Forth Yacht Clubs Association event is really taking off, with 51 boats The Kelpies Cup event underwent a bit of a revival in 2025 and now has really taken off in 2026 with a composite event hosted at Port Edgar Yacht Club (PEYC) near Edinburgh involving yacht cruisers, plus yacht and dinghy racers. by J Bull, T Kirchin, C Simpson, J Scott, P Sykes Posted 3 Jun 12:56 BST A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 2 A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 2 Sailing, in common with most sports, can both delight and disappoint in equal measure Sailing, in common with most sports, can both delight and disappoint in equal measure. Today was one of those days at the 2026 A-Cat European Championships, at the FRVM centre in Los Alcazares. by Gordon Upton Posted 3 Jun 11:24 BST GP14 Northern Bell and Midland Bell at Budworth GP14 Northern Bell and Midland Bell at Budworth One of the biggest GP14 events of the year, with an innovative regatta fleet The GP14 Open at Budworth proved, once again, to be a memorable day with 31 boats entered, an ideal force 3 westerly down the Mere and sailors of all ages and ability taking part. One of the biggest GP14 events of the year. by Mike Martin Posted 3 Jun 10:48 BST Marblehead Halfpenny Trophy at Littleton Marblehead Halfpenny Trophy at Littleton Phil Holliday wins GAMES 5 event It is not surprising that, with a huge amount of MYA membership input into the hugely successful IOM Worlds at Datchet earlier this month, enthusiasm for radio sailing was having a holiday and the entry to this annual event was just seven competitors. by Roger Stollery Posted 3 Jun 10:30 BST 2026 Dutch Water Week day 1 2026 Dutch Water Week day 1 Challenging conditions on the opening day in Almere The opening day was defined by the inherently fickle nature of the Dutch weather. Several showers passed over the racecourse just off the coast of Almere, causing treacherous changes. by Dutch Water Week Posted 3 Jun 10:15 BST Tasar TT at Whitstable Tasar TT at Whitstable Uncertain water supply to the club put off some competitors The first Tasar TT of 2026 over the weekend shared with the Merlin Rockets. One that locals and travellers alike were looking forward to. by Mark Barnes Posted 3 Jun 10:04 BST B&G Powers New Jon Buoy Smart Release System B&G Powers New Jon Buoy Smart Release System Life-saving breakthrough in partnership with Ocean Safety B&G has partnered with Ocean Safety to bring to market a breakthrough in man-overboard (MOB) response technology: the Jon Buoy Smart Release, the first ever Ocean Safety product to integrate directly with a vessel's navigation system. by B&G Posted 3 Jun 09:00 BST Southend Barge Match at Thorpe Bay Southend Barge Match at Thorpe Bay The weather could not have been better Thorpe Bay Yacht Club were delighted to again host the annual Southend Barge Match last Saturday. The weather could not have been better. Beautiful sunshine and our famous easterly sea breeze building nicely in the early morning. by Howard Warrington Posted 3 Jun 07:49 BST Clockwork back in time for 4th Rolex Sydney Hobart Clockwork back in time for 4th Rolex Sydney Hobart Mary Ann Harvey struggled to remember why she signed up when asked During the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart, Mary Ann Harvey, co-owner of the Sydney 38 Clockwork, struggled to remember why she signed up for the 628 nautical mile race for a fourth time. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 3 Jun 07:22 BST Normandy Channel Race 2026 Day 4 Normandy Channel Race 2026 Day 4 Epic ride in the English Channel for the Class40s The Class40 LEGALLAIS reached the Wolf Rock lighthouse on the southwest tip of England in the lead. Wednesday, June 3 at 05:03: SOGESTRAN-SEAFRIGO rounded the mark off Dieppe in the lead. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Jun 07:13 BST Tom Dolan forced to retire while leading the fleet Tom Dolan forced to retire while leading the fleet Running aground at 00:16 on the Chaussée de Sein during La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 While leading the fleet alongside Loïs Berrehar (Banque Populaire), Tom Dolan (Kingspan) ran aground at 00:16 on the Chaussée de Sein, just a few cable lengths from Beg ar C'hale, off the Île de Sein. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 3 Jun 05:54 BST Irish Flying Fifteen Northern Championship Irish Flying Fifteen Northern Championship Shifty, tactical, cloudy conditions over two days at Strangford Lough The short blast of summer that had provided long sunny days didn't last until the weekend 30/31 May 2026, however the predicted rain didn't materialise so the fleet of 18 Flying fifteens enjoyed shifty, tactical, cloudy conditions. by Niall Bradshaw Posted 2 Jun 22:10 BST The New York Sail Grand Prix Start Collision The New York Sail Grand Prix Start Collision Video Analysis and Reaction On Sunday at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix there was a collision involving three teams in the final seconds before the Race 3 start. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Jun 20:43 BST 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Day 1 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Day 1 RORC and YCCS team take early lead The Range Rover Sardinia Cup got under way in style this morning, as 20 boats lined up for the start at 11 a.m. sharp. The historic regatta organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is back on the calendar after a 14-year hiatus. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 2 Jun 20:33 BST Natioanl 12s at Whitefriars Natioanl 12s at Whitefriars Open Meeting, Vintage Championships and Training Day Training kicked off with a briefing in the club house by Graham Camm on the structure and plans for the day, following which the nine boats were split into two groups based on ability and experience. by Ed Willett Posted 2 Jun 20:23 BST 2026 ILCA 6 Masters Worlds at Athens, Greece Day 2 2026 ILCA 6 Masters Worlds at Athens, Greece Day 2 Another two races in classic Athens sea-breeze conditions The second day of the 2026 ILCA 6 Masters World Championship delivered another two races in classic Athens sea-breeze conditions, allowing the fleet to complete four races in total and further shape the leaderboard across all divisions. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 2 Jun 18:47 BST SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa & Oceania Qualifier Day 1 SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa & Oceania Qualifier Day 1 Storming start for Seychelles, before storm hits the lake The wait was over! Racing in the SSL Gold Cup Africa and Oceania Qualifier began today on Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland. by SSL Media Posted 2 Jun 17:46 BST Whoopee for Whooper at the Cowes Spring Classics Whoopee for Whooper at the Cowes Spring Classics A double win for the 1939 Laurent Giles one-off Bermudan sloop "Whoopee for Whooper!" with a double win for the 1939 Laurent Giles one-off Bermudan sloop owned and skippered by Giovanni Belgrano at the Cowes Spring Classics. by Ingrid Abery Posted 2 Jun 17:33 BST ILCA open meeting at Chipstead ILCA open meeting at Chipstead The old rumour has been well and truly laid to rest The old rumour that the Chipstead Open was a recipe for a gentle drift round the lake in light to no wind seems to have been well and truly laid to rest, as for yet another year in succession, the meeting was blessed with a good westerly breeze. by John Masters Posted 2 Jun 16:17 BST Three Rivers Race 2026 Three Rivers Race 2026 117 starters challenged by light winds on the Norfolk Broads This year's Three Rivers Race was a true test of endurance for all those taking part, with the average length of time spent on the water being over 21 hours for finishers. by Holly Hancock Posted 2 Jun 14:23 BST Bacardi announces 100th edition of the Bacardi Cup Bacardi announces 100th edition of the Bacardi Cup 2027 Bacardi Series dates also released In 2027, Bacardi celebrates the 100th edition of the Bacardi Cup, the longest-running partnership in the history of sailing. What began in 1927 as a 13-boat regatta in Havana, Cuba has grown into one of the sport's most revered institutions. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 2 Jun 13:45 BST Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Starcross Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Starcross Do not use your head to deal with spinnaker poles during gybes Seven visitors added to six boats from the very active Merlin fleet at Starcross YC, giving a range of experience from current leaders of the ST series to recent graduates of the highly successful Rutland training weekend. by Mike & Jane Calvert Posted 2 Jun 13:12 BST Home Waters, World Dreams Home Waters, World Dreams Anton Gießner's Road to the RS Aero Youth Worlds 2026 At just 17 years old, Anton Gießner is the reigning RS Aero 5 German Youth Champion. This summer, he joins the line up at the RS Aero Youth World Championship, 20-24 July. As part of the wider RS Games 2026, this event carries extra significance. by RS Sailing Posted 2 Jun 12:00 BST Comet Association Championship at Nottingham Comet Association Championship at Nottingham Club offers some of the finest river sailing in the country The Nottingham Sailing Club was a wonderful host for the 2026 Comet Association Championship, which is an annual two day event. The club was founded in 1955 at its present location on the West Bridgford bank of the River Trent. by Comet Class Association Posted 2 Jun 11:45 BST A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 1 A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 1 A popped shoulder, a blown knee and a superb port tack flyer The opening day of a Championships can be slower starting affairs, as sailors are reluctant to push their boats too much for fear of snapping something early. No so in this fleet, as they have totally hit the water running. Race mode engaged from the gun. by Gordon Upton Posted 2 Jun 11:18 BST Rooster RS Feva National Championship overall Rooster RS Feva National Championship overall Fancy dress makes up for times the wind was absent Sunday morning saw blazing sunshine, as sailors arrived they tinkered with their boats and out came the fancy dress costumes for our Feva Fancy Dress Day. As the morning progressed we saw more and more wonderful costumes. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 2 Jun 10:33 BST The tech curve… The tech curve… It just marches on. Slide rule and Hewlett Packard be damned, these vessels are a tour de force It just marches on. The latest launchings for solo/crewed, mono/multi masterpieces are a tour de force when it comes to material science, electronics, engineering, physics, especially hydro and aerodynamics. Slide rule and Hewlett Packard be damned. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 2 Jun 09:30 BST Normandy Channel Race 2026 Day 3 Normandy Channel Race 2026 Day 3 Battle at the top at Wolf Rock After a challenging exit from the Solent, but a magnificent spectacle at sunrise, which could have trapped a good portion of the fleet, the Class40s were able to begin their descent down the southwest coast of England towards Land's End. by Sirius Events Posted 2 Jun 08:20 BST Erica Lush aboard Hope forced to retire Erica Lush aboard Hope forced to retire From La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 While sailing in 36th position off the coast of Île de Ré, American skipper Erica Lush notified Race Direction of her retirement at 6:49 a.m. this Tuesday morning, following the tearing of her mainsail. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 2 Jun 07:37 BST Greenwich Yacht Club fundraising race for the RNLI Greenwich Yacht Club fundraising race for the RNLI Raises £1,800 for RNLI Tower Lifeboat Station Greenwich Yacht Club's third annual fundraising cruiser race took place on Sunday May 10. 15 boats raced to Erith Reach and back in favourable conditions of a north-east wind. by Clive Reffell Posted 2 Jun 07:22 BST Dragon Fleet Set for Cowes Classics Regatta Dragon Fleet Set for Cowes Classics Regatta The largest fleet among the 21 classes taking part The Dragon class is preparing for another strong showing at the 2026 Cowes Classics Regatta, with 15 and counting Dragons entered for this year's event, the largest fleet among the 21 classes taking part. by Emma York Posted 2 Jun 06:09 BST MYA Scottish District IOM Travellers Round 2 MYA Scottish District IOM Travellers Round 2 Twelve IOM skippers gathered at Paisley Model Yacht Club Twelve IOM skippers from across Scotland and one from south of the border assembled at Barshaw Park, Paisley for the second round of the 2026 MYA Scottish District's IOM Travellers series. by David Smith Posted 2 Jun 06:03 BST RS700 Rooster National Tour Event 3 at Dabchicks RS700 Rooster National Tour Event 3 at Dabchicks Quite the contrast to last year In quite the contrast to last year, the RS700 fleet descended on Mersea Island with the promise of sunshine, big tides and a favourable wind forecast. by Sam Caslin Posted 2 Jun 05:53 BST Bembridge Sailing Club Late May Keelboat Racing Bembridge Sailing Club Late May Keelboat Racing The lightest of zephyrs from the unreliable north on Saturday The lightest of zephyrs from the unreliable north, and as it was only a few days after a busy bank holiday, meant that there were no Redwing takers for Saturday's racing. by Robin Joy & Mike Samuelson Posted 2 Jun 05:41 BST 2026 Vortex Nationals at Yorkshire Dales 2026 Vortex Nationals at Yorkshire Dales Jonathan Lister returns to take the win Jonathan Lister from the home club, after a 3 year medical lay off came back on form to win the 2026 championship. He joined boats from London and four from Scotland to enjoy the fabulous sunshine and force 3-5 all weekend. by Phil Whitehead Posted 1 Jun 21:28 BST 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Practice Race 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Practice Race Ten international teams competing, with a total of 20 boats Everything is ready in Porto Cervo for the grand return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup. After a 14-year hiatus, one of the regattas that shaped the history of the YC Costa Smeralda returns with a new club-team format, featuring two boats per team. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 1 Jun 21:16 BST Merlin Rocket Youth Championship at Fishers Green Merlin Rocket Youth Championship at Fishers Green A challenging light wind day for the sailors Having sailed single-handed dinghies since the age of six - working my way through the Optimist and ILCA fleets and even representing GBR at the ILCA 4 Europeans in Slovenia - I'm no stranger to competitive racing. by George Hutcheon Posted 1 Jun 17:54 BST Catapult TT at Bassenthwaite Catapult TT at Bassenthwaite Gareth Ede gets back into his stride After a challenging first event at Carsington Gareth Ede got back into his stride at Bassenthwaite with four wins out of six. by Stuart Ede Posted 1 Jun 17:45 BST Momentum Builds Towards Rio Momentum Builds Towards Rio As SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa and Oceania Qualifier Opens The Road to Rio and the countdown to SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 continues over the next two weeks in the stunning surroundings of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland with two sets of Qualifiers. by SSL Media Posted 1 Jun 17:31 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Day 2 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Day 2 The poker game is underway The morning has significantly tightened the competition on this final leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. After hours of effort to build a gap, the frontrunners have seen much of their advantage evaporate mile after mile. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 1 Jun 17:28 BST 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar Decided after one of the lightest, most protracted offshore races on record With Italy lacking isobars this final May weekend, the winners of the 17th edition of the 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar have been decided after one of the lightest, most protracted offshore races on record. by International Maxi Association Posted 1 Jun 17:03 BST World Sailing launches new Portrayal Guidelines World Sailing launches new Portrayal Guidelines A comprehensive document based on the IOC Portrayal Guidelines, 2026 Edition World Sailing has published its new World Sailing Portrayal Guidelines, a comprehensive document based on the IOC Portrayal Guidelines, 2026 Edition, with the aim of ensuring fair, equal, and respectful representation of athletes across all media platform by World Sailing Posted 1 Jun 16:58 BST Salcombe YC's Sailing Club Series race 6 Salcombe YC's Sailing Club Series race 6 A gloriously sunny day featuring a brisk flood tide Sixteen Soloists, mostly pensioners, showed up in their Solos for this race on a gloriously sunny day featuring a brisk flood tide. Conditions included a 10-12 knot breeze with a Westerly component. by Graham Cranford-Smith, Andrew Groves, Andy Savell Posted 1 Jun 14:34 BST