X-Yachts Solent Cup 2026 X-Yachts Solent Cup 2026 Standout racing and strong fleet performance on the Solent The X-Yachts Solent Cup 2026 delivered a memorable weekend of racing on the Solent. Although Saturday began with a two-hour postponement due to a lack of wind, the Race Committee successfully completed the full racing programme once the breeze arrived. by X-Yachts Posted 4 Jul 16:30 BST Round Mull Yacht Race at Oban Sailing Club Round Mull Yacht Race at Oban Sailing Club 94 nautical miles, taking in overnight stops in Tobermory and Bunessan In its 41st year, Oban Sailing Club's much anticipated annual Ardfern Yachts and Owen Sails sponsored Round Mull Yacht Race took place over the last weekend in June. by Steven Forteith Posted 4 Jul 16:16 BST Big wind Aegean 600 lies ahead for maxi favourites Big wind Aegean 600 lies ahead for maxi favourites A 25-knot Meltemi should propel the 10 maxi yachts competing off down the course The sixth Aegean 600 may be another brutal one. Following tomorrow's 1400 start from beneath the Temple of Poseidon at the tip of Greece's Sounion peninsula, a 25-knot Meltemi should propel the 10 maxi yachts competing off down the course. by International Maxi Association Posted 4 Jul 16:10 BST Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération sets a date Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération sets a date 15 to 20 skippers are due to come together in Lorient in September Every September, the Défi Azimut heralds the start of the autumn season for the IMOCA class. What is more, this three-act event will once again provide a showcase for the new generation of IMOCAs making their competitive debut. by Défi Azimut Posted 4 Jul 15:09 BST RS200 Cornish Championships at Restronguet RS200 Cornish Championships at Restronguet Sun shining, temperatures soaring, and the Carrick Roads glimmering The sun was shining, temperatures were soaring, and the Carrick Roads were glimmering - the stage was set for a perfect weekend of boating in Cornwall! by Henry Hallam Posted 4 Jul 13:56 BST Sea Cadets to fly UK flag at Tall Ships Races Sea Cadets to fly UK flag at Tall Ships Races Twenty-six sea cadets from across the UK will take to the international stage this summer Twenty-six sea cadets from across the UK will take to the international stage this summer to take part in this year's Tall Ships Races, forming one of the youngest crewing elements in the entire fleet. by Sea Cadets Posted 4 Jul 13:33 BST Attica warm-up race at the AEGEAN 600 Attica warm-up race at the AEGEAN 600 14 teams take advantage of perfect practice conditions Today's Attica Warm-up Race featured 14 teams that took advantage of perfect practice conditions to test themselves and their systems prior to the start of the AEGEAN 600 on Sunday. by AEGEAN 600 Posted 4 Jul 12:19 BST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki overall Dragon Europeans at Helsinki overall Corinthian triumph caps dramatic finale With only one race to go, every position mattered. While much of the fleet initially favoured the left-hand side of the course, it was the boats committing to the right that found the better pressure. by Sofie Parikka Posted 4 Jul 12:09 BST British Finn National Championship day 1 British Finn National Championship day 1 Matt Howard has taken the early lead in Brixham Matt Howard has taken the early lead at the Vaikobi British Finn National Championship at Brixham YC. He won the first two races before finishing a close second to Cameron Tweedle in the third race. by Robert Deaves Posted 4 Jul 11:21 BST 2026 Newport Bermuda Race prizegiving 2026 Newport Bermuda Race prizegiving Lifelong friendships, and the satisfaction of crossing the finish line after 636 miles at sea With many crews returned to homeport another unforgettable Newport Bermuda Race is in the books. For some, the memories will be of the trophies earned at the Prizegiving at Government House on Saturday. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 4 Jul 10:46 BST Melges 15 European Cup at Lake Garda Day 1 Melges 15 European Cup at Lake Garda Day 1 Simon and Katie Horsfield lead after 3 classic Ora races After a classic Garda day, the British pairing of Simon and Katie Horsfield lead the Melges 15 European Cup at Lake Garda, Italy after three races were held on the first day. by Editor Posted 4 Jul 06:54 BST D-Zero 2026 Nationals at Dalgety Bay D-Zero 2026 Nationals at Dalgety Bay An amazing welcome and sailing areas that provide a variety of challenging conditions The Harken Devoti D-Zero National Championship for 2026 was held at Dalgety Bay Sailing Club on the Fife coast north of Edinburgh in Scotland from the 25th to 28th of June. by David Valentine Posted 4 Jul 06:36 BST 505 UK Nationals and Pre-Worlds at HISC Day 1 505 UK Nationals and Pre-Worlds at HISC Day 1 Champagne sailing but no fridges The first day of the 505 UK National Championship, which also is serving as a pre-World Championship warm up for many top sailors from around the world, dawned with limited promise for good sailing. by Chris Thorne Posted 4 Jul 06:16 BST DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 1 DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 1 A tricky 13-16 knots with 12 skippers completing 16 races The last East Kent Radio Sailing Club DF95 Spring series even was cancelled at the height of the heat wave leaving Adrian Tomlinson the winner from Dave Adams and Peter Jackson. David Tomlinson had equal points to Peter but no event wins to Peter's two. by Peter Jackson Posted 4 Jul 05:55 BST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Open 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Open 399 athletes from 36 nations set to compete over 8 days of racing in Costa Brava The world's top young windsurfers have arrived on Spain's Costa Brava as the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships officially get under way at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 3 Jul 21:51 BST 29er Worlds 2026 officially open in Kiel 29er Worlds 2026 officially open in Kiel Flags, face paint and a full house as 276 teams from 35 nations celebrate in Kiel Racing may not start until tomorrow, but there was no standing still at the Olympic Sailing Center in Kiel today. by International 29er Class Posted 3 Jul 20:39 BST Melges 24 European Series at Lake Garda Day 1 Melges 24 European Series at Lake Garda Day 1 Strambapapà takes early lead as Melges Reunion opens The Melges Reunion got under way in classic Lake Garda fashion as the famous Ora breeze arrived almost on cue after a calm morning, allowing three excellent races to be completed on the opening day of the 2026 Italian Melges 24 Nationals. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 3 Jul 20:14 BST GKSS MatchCup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy Day 4 GKSS MatchCup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy Day 4 Set for a thrilling Championship Saturday in Marstrand The Marstrand is set for a thrilling Championship Saturday at the GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy final, with hometown star Oscar Engström and American match racing ace Chris Poole/ Riptide Racing advancing to the Open Match Cup final. by WMRT Posted 3 Jul 18:22 BST Monex Welsh Topper Championships at Llandegfedd Monex Welsh Topper Championships at Llandegfedd 35 Welsh sailors and 5 strong visitors from across the border What a weekend! The annual Monex Welsh Topper championships held at Llandegfedd Lake, this time also featuring ILCAs, drew 35 Welsh sailors and 5 strong visitors across the border. by Zoe Morley (event competitor, aged 15) Posted 3 Jul 17:15 BST Goss and Dinelli reunite for offshore race Goss and Dinelli reunite for offshore race 30 years after legendary Southern Ocean rescue Thirty years after one of the most celebrated rescues in maritime history, Pete Goss MBE and French yachtsman Raphaël Dinelli will reunite at sea as crew mates in the 2026 Drheam Cup offshore race. by Stuart Elford Posted 3 Jul 17:07 BST Island Offshore Race to the Arctic Leg 3 Finish Island Offshore Race to the Arctic Leg 3 Finish The fleet has reached Sandnessjøen after completing the longest and most tactical leg of the race The fleet in the inaugural Island Offshore Race to the Arctic has reached Sandnessjøen after completing the longest and most tactical leg of the race. by Race to the Arctic Posted 3 Jul 16:22 BST Royal Solent Yacht Club Contessa Regatta 2026 Royal Solent Yacht Club Contessa Regatta 2026 Over thirty Contessa yachts came to Yarmouth last weekend Over thirty Contessa yachts came to Yarmouth last weekend from all over the south coast and further afield for the fourth annual RSYC Contessa Regatta. by Claire Hallett Posted 3 Jul 15:59 BST AC Recon: France takes on an Atlantic seaway AC Recon: France takes on an Atlantic seaway France and Italy both sailed in the backend of the week, and for the French their final session Botín, new to the AC75, said he was still getting used to the sail and foil control systems and how they work together, and attributed the early difficulty to swell and a current against the wind. It was also a big day for Brit Leigh McMillan. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 3 Jul 15:24 BST Hispania Faces the Challenge Hispania Faces the Challenge Following Vesper's Winning Legacy at the Copa del Rey Mapfre The TP52 Hispania, the Spanish Navy's new training boat, will be one of the major attractions at the 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre. Her debut in the Bay of Palma has generated considerable anticipation and immediately presents the team with a double challenge. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 3 Jul 15:06 BST What To Wear For Summer Sailing What To Wear For Summer Sailing Warm weather doesn't always mean warm water Warm weather doesn't always mean warm water. A lightweight wetsuit provides extra insulation without restricting movement, helping you stay comfortable during longer sessions on the water. by P&B Posted 3 Jul 12:00 BST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 4 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 4 Tusse Tallberg Takes Finland to Victory as Light Winds Set Up a Thrilling Final Day The penultimate day of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki tested competitors with light and unpredictable conditions. The Race Committee planned two races but made it clear that completing even one would be a challenge. by Sofie Parikka Posted 3 Jul 10:04 BST Enterprises at Largo Bay Enterprises at Largo Bay Third event of the Scottish Bluebell Series and the Scottish Masters The third event of the Bluebell series was held over a windy weekend. As usual at Largo the RO set a triangle/sausage course. The wind refused to play for the first 20 minutes or so and the start was delayed before it eventually filled in from offshore. by Charles Morrish Posted 3 Jul 09:29 BST Preparations underway ahead of the AEGEAN 600 Preparations underway ahead of the AEGEAN 600 The record turnout of 73 entries from 21 nations are assembling The team members representing this year's record turnout of 73 entries from 21 nations are assembling now here at Olympic Marine in their final preparations for Sunday's start of the AEGEAN 600. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 2 Jul 22:44 BST Formula Kite Youth Europeans & Open Masters Day 1 Formula Kite Youth Europeans & Open Masters Day 1 Everything on the line: First points on the board as title races begin in Gizzeria Light winds gradually gave way to a strengthening thermal breeze as racing got under way at the Formula Kite Youth European Championships and KiteFoil Open Masters World Championships. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 2 Jul 21:31 BST Melges reunion returns to Lake Garda Melges reunion returns to Lake Garda 30 Melges 24s, Italian Championship and Melges 15 European debut headline a spectacular weekend Fraglia Vela Riva on Garda Lake once again becomes the home of the Melges Reunion this weekend, hosting-together with the Italian Melges 24 Class and the International Melges 24 Class Association-the 7th event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 2 Jul 21:24 BST Thailand & Italy on 52 Super Series 2027 Calendar Thailand & Italy on 52 Super Series 2027 Calendar Racing in Asia for the first time in its history The 52 Super Series will race in Asia for the first time in its history during 2027 when two regattas will be hosted in Thailand in February and March. by 52 Super Series Posted 2 Jul 19:46 BST 29er World Championship 2026 Kicks Off Tomorrow 29er World Championship 2026 Kicks Off Tomorrow While the opening ceremony isn't until tomorrow evening, the venue is already buzzing The 2026 29er World Championship is officially underway at the Kiel-Schilksee Olympic Sailing Center, and while the opening ceremony doesn't take the stage until tomorrow evening, the venue is already buzzing. by International 29er Class Posted 2 Jul 19:32 BST Gurnard Club Championships Gurnard Club Championships 50 boats take part in a range of classes over the weekend Gurnard Sailing Club hosted its annual Club Championships last weekend, which incorporated an RS500 Open Meeting. by Luke Bradley Posted 2 Jul 19:20 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Preview 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Preview 115 teams from more than 25 countries are currently entered The International 49er Class Association, in collaboration with the Royal Yacht Club Hollandia and the Dutch High Performance Sailing Classes, announces the current entry list for the 2026 Junior World Championships. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 2 Jul 19:09 BST Osmotech UK Cowes–Alderney Race with JOG Osmotech UK Cowes–Alderney Race with JOG Light airs and plenty of patience required The forecast ahead of the Osmotech Cowes-Alderney Race suggested it was unlikely to be a quick crossing. Thursday evening's weather briefing pointed towards light and variable conditions, with arrival times in Alderney looking anything but predictable. by JOG Posted 2 Jul 18:24 BST GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D3 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D3 High Winds Halt Marstrand Showdown as Quarterfinals Hang in Balance A strong weather front sweeping across Sweden's west coast brought racing to an abrupt halt on Thursday, leaving the quarterfinal battles poised as high winds forced officials to suspend competition. by WMRT Posted 2 Jul 17:11 BST Musto Skiff UK Nationals Registration Open Musto Skiff UK Nationals Registration Open Sailors of all ages and experience levels are invited to take part The Musto Skiff fleet will head to Scotland this September for the Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff National Championship, hosted by East Lothian Yacht Club (ELYC) in North Berwick. by Natalie Hilton Posted 2 Jul 13:25 BST Scottish Streaker Championship at Chanonry Scottish Streaker Championship at Chanonry A stunning location on the north shore of the Moray Firth The Scottish Streaker Championship was held at Chanonry SC on June 27 and 28. Chanonry is a small club in a stunning location on the north shore of the Moray Firth looking south towards Inverness airport. by David Parkin Posted 2 Jul 13:12 BST A memorable weekend for the X-Yachts Community A memorable weekend for the X-Yachts Community Midsummer holds a special place in Scandinavian culture Midsummer holds a special place in Scandinavian culture, and this year it truly showed its best side as 15 X-Yachts and a total of 80 guests gathered in Juelsminde for the annual Community Event from June 19-21. by X-Yachts Posted 2 Jul 12:00 BST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 3 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 3 Sweden's Young Dragons Stun the Fleet as Germany Climbs to Overall Lead Day three of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki delivered another day of sunshine, shifting winds, and plenty of tactical mindgames — with two contrasting races that reshuffled the standings and produced one of the stories of the regatta so far. by Sofie Parikka Posted 2 Jul 11:40 BST LA28 Olympic Games Technical Delegate appointments LA28 Olympic Games Technical Delegate appointments Approved by World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport, has approved the appointment of two Technical Delegate positions for the LA28 Olympic sailing competition. by World Sailing Posted 2 Jul 11:35 BST America's Cup Recon: France has short sail America's Cup Recon: France has short sail France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since 2024. France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since they competed in the 2024 America's Cup regattas in Barcelona. It would appear that there were some gremlins, which is to be expected. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 2 Jul 11:25 BST Pwllheli 10 Hour Race Pwllheli 10 Hour Race Sadly, a testing Round Ireland race meant some of fleet didn't manage to arrive in time Sadly, a testing Round Ireland race this year meant that some of fleet didn't manage to arrive home till just after the inaugural Pwllheli 10 hour race on Saturday. The race was perfect for racers and cruisers alike. by Vicky Cox Posted 2 Jul 10:13 BST Round the Island entry deadline looms Round the Island entry deadline looms The late entry fee will apply from this Saturday The entry deadline for this year's Round the Island Race is fast approaching. While people can enter until Wednesday 8 July, from this Saturday, 4th July, the late entry fee - up to more than 50 percent more expensive - will apply. by Matt White Posted 2 Jul 09:19 BST RYA Eric Twiname Youth & Junior Team Racing RYA Eric Twiname Youth & Junior Team Racing Applications Open for the Championships at Oxford Sailing Club in October The countdown is on! Applications are open for the RYA Eric Twiname Youth & Junior Team Racing Championships 2026. Exciting, tactical, sociable! This youth sailing event is a firm favourite in the UK racing calendar. by RS Sailing Posted 2 Jul 08:10 BST Challengers at Bardowie Loch Challengers at Bardowie Loch Sailability Scotland SCIO Traveller Series T4 - Duncan's Regatta Duncan's Regatta took place at Bardowie Loch during the weekend 27--28 June. Duncan's Regatta is so called because this Challenger event has been generously sponsored by Duncan Yacht Chandlers in Glasgow for many years. by Duncan Greenhalgh Posted 2 Jul 06:02 BST Scottish Solo Championship at Chanonry Scottish Solo Championship at Chanonry Tea and bacon rolls on arrival whilst overlooking the sailing area from the club balcony After a very successful one day event at Chanonry in 2024 the Scottish Solo fleet returned for the HD Sails Scottish Championship on June 27/28. The fleet was somewhat depleted due to some regulars running the regatta at Largo Bay. by Ross Watson Posted 2 Jul 05:44 BST Gurnard RS500 Open Gurnard RS500 Open A fantastic and challenging weekend for the sailors That only four boats finished the final race on Sunday fails to tell the story of what was a fantastic and challenging weekend enjoyed by eight crews at Gurnard SC. by Luke Watson Posted 2 Jul 05:34 BST