Comet Nationals at Chipstead Comet Nationals at Chipstead A superb entry of 50 Comets race at the Kent venue Having the largest Comet fleet in the country it was inevitable that the Nationals would be hosted eventually by Chipstead SC. by Comet Class Association Posted 29 Aug 06:38 BST Thomas Funke awarded SAS Sailor of the Year 2025 Thomas Funke awarded SAS Sailor of the Year 2025 Durban sailor is the recipient of the Owen Aisher Trophy Durban sailor Thomas Funke is crowned SA Sailing's recipient of the Owen Aisher Trophy as the 2025 South African Sailor of the Year. by Sophie Thompson Posted 29 Aug 06:33 BST AC Recon: Aug 28 - Burling coy on rudder AC Recon: Aug 28 - Burling coy on rudder Skipper Peter Burling reflects after 19 sailing days with Italian America's Cup challenger Italian America's Cup Challenger Luna Rossa returned to test sail their AC75 on Friday. The session was cut short by light weather. Afterwards skipper Peter Burling reflected on where the Italians were up to at this stage of the campaign. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 29 Aug 04:13 BST Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals conclude Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals conclude A slightly reduced fleet on P&B Race Day It was slightly reduced fleet at WPNSA that set sail in what the RO described as 17 knots of breeze upon launching despite this several boats elected not to take part in the final race., the course for the day ST3, with a beat of 0.9 and a bearing of 245. by Tim Saxton Posted 28 Aug 20:49 BST 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 4 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 4 Platoon Aviation poised for first regatta win since the Royal Cup 2024 With a first and a fourth from the breeziest day of racing so far at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup, Germany's three times World Champions Platoon Aviation have staked a strong claim to their fourth Royal Cup. by 52 Super Series Posted 28 Aug 20:21 BST 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 4 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 4 Athanasios Kyfidis Storms Back as Ryan Lo Extends His Lead in Dún Laoghaire The second day of the Elimination Series got under way today at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship, with two new races added to the scoreboard. Racing started at 12:00 as scheduled, in around 9 knots of wind. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 28 Aug 20:12 BST Melges 24 family gathers in Tønsberg Melges 24 family gathers in Tønsberg For the 2026 European Championship Tønsberg Seilforening, in cooperation with the Norwegian Melges 24 Class Association and the International Melges 24 Class Association, will host the 2026 Melges 24 European Championship. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 28 Aug 20:04 BST RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race Recap RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race Recap Winners, survivors and extraordinary stories Thirty-two boats, 182 sailors from five continents and 1,805 nm around Britain and Ireland. The numbers convey the scale of the 50th anniversary Race but barely begin to describe what unfolded after the starting cannon fired on 9 August 2026. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 28 Aug 17:35 BST 2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 3 2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 3 ohlhoff and Burzinski take today's bullet With severe weather forecast to reach the IJsselmeer during the afternoon, the Race Committee made the most of the morning conditions, sending the fleet away on time at 12:00 for what would prove to be the only race of Day 3 at the 2026 Star Europeans. by ISCYRA Posted 28 Aug 15:58 BST Bronze Fleet at the RS2000 Nationals Bronze Fleet at the RS2000 Nationals Plus a report from RNSA's lucky sailors Having been to most RS2000 Nationals since Rutland in 2003, we enter each year with the hope of improving on the previous year. It is usually the highlight of our Summer. A week away with friends we don't get to see much. by Julie Boswell, Cameron & Emily Posted 28 Aug 14:21 BST Team Malizia takes on The Ocean Race Atlantic Team Malizia takes on The Ocean Race Atlantic Six teams from six nations will line up in NYC for 3,200nm sprint across North Atlantic to Lorient. From launching their new Malizia 4 race yacht in France to crossing the Atlantic and sailing more than 6,500 nautical miles in less than two months, Team Malizia has been through a fast-paced period of testing and training. by Team Malizia Posted 28 Aug 14:19 BST CVRDA open meeting at Bowmoor CVRDA open meeting at Bowmoor 13 boats gather, including a rather nice wooden Gull and Enterprise number 15 An eclectic mix of Classic and vintage boats gathered at Bowmoor Sailing club over the weekend of 8th and 9th August for this year's CVRDA Open meeting. The usual suspects began to arrive as early as Friday afternoon. by Ian Marshall Posted 28 Aug 14:14 BST AC Recon: Aug 26 - "Significant bow-up trim" AC Recon: Aug 26 - "Significant bow-up trim" "The new rudder ventilated and stalled during the bear-away. The boat trimmed bow-up significantly." On one of these, the new rudder ventilated and stalled during the bear-away. The boat trimmed bow-up with a sharp angle of attack before falling back into the water. A new slow-motion video compilation of the 4sec long incident has been added. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 28 Aug 12:48 BST Craftinsure Supernova Travellers at Bartley Craftinsure Supernova Travellers at Bartley Rigging up under a blazing sun and a stronger than forecast breeze On the morning of Sunday 2nd August, 13 competitors descended upon Bartley reservoir. With 11 home boats and 2 visiting sailors, the boat park was busy as everyone rigged up under a blazing sun and a stronger than forecast breeze. by Sean Ricketts Posted 28 Aug 12:36 BST Streaker South-East Series at Arun Streaker South-East Series at Arun The forecast was presenting a day of two halves Saturday 22nd August, Arun Yacht Club hosted their first Streaker dinghy open. The forecast was presenting a day of two halves. The morning promised a light northerly wind, later veering south to fill in with the sea breeze. by Mark Nicholls Posted 28 Aug 12:21 BST Largs Regatta Festival 2026 Mid Week Series Largs Regatta Festival 2026 Mid Week Series Some exciting sailing in the fresh easterly wind Largs Regatta Festival 2026 continued with three midweek races with some exciting sailing in the fresh easterly wind. Sponsored by insurance company Haven Knox-Johnston, it was all to sail for as the overall prize was a fantastic GoPro camera. by Carolyn Elder Posted 28 Aug 11:57 BST In Memoriam: His Majesty King Harald V of Norway In Memoriam: His Majesty King Harald V of Norway World Sailing's President of Honour passes away On behalf of the global sailing community, World Sailing mourns the passing of our revered President of Honour, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. by World Sailing Posted 28 Aug 11:24 BST IMOCA Class back with The Ocean Race Atlantic IMOCA Class back with The Ocean Race Atlantic The first clash between DMG MORI Sailing Team and Team Malizia After a long hot summer, the IMOCA Class is back next week with The Ocean Race Atlantic, a trans-continental sprint featuring six mixed gender crews and an eagerly-awaited clash between two of the newest boats in the fleet. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 28 Aug 10:39 BST Waldringfield Cadet Week 2026 Preview Waldringfield Cadet Week 2026 Preview Four days of racing, socialising and messing about on the water Waldringfield Sailing Club, on Suffolk's River Deben, throws open its Cadet Week for another year this Friday, with four days of racing, socialising and messing about on the water for the junior double-handed class. by Edd McArdle Posted 28 Aug 08:26 BST Hornet Nationals at Shoreham Preview Hornet Nationals at Shoreham Preview The class has seen a number of boats reappear recently Saturday the 29th August sees the start of this year's 4-day Exe Sails Hornet Class National Championships at Shoreham-on Sea. by Gavin Poulloin Posted 28 Aug 07:44 BST Poole Week 2026 Day 5 Poole Week 2026 Day 5 Is It Best From The West? After four days of easterlies, it was a return to classic Poole Week conditions on the Thursday of Poole Week 2026: warm sun and a brisk south-westerly blowing across the harbour. by David Harding Posted 28 Aug 06:37 BST Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 5 Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 5 Two sunny races out in Weymouth Bay on Barton Marine Race Day Heavy rain and thunderstorms went through overnight, clearing away ready for 2 sunny races out in Weymouth Bay. The breeze filled in from the South West. by Dave Lee and Starcross Yacht Club Posted 28 Aug 06:29 BST Team Francesca Clapcich touches down in New York Team Francesca Clapcich touches down in New York Now it's New York's turn! After two incredible weeks of The Changemakers Tour visiting Boston and Newport, RI, Team Francesca Clapcich docked this morning at 8:00am in Brooklyn Marina, New York. by Team Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing Posted 27 Aug 19:51 BST 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 3 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 3 With two days to sail still, Platoon surges towards a fourth Royal Cup win in Lanzarote Three times winners of the event's major trophy, Harm Müller-Spreer's Platoon Aviation have now built a solid seven points lead at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup after posting two second places today. by 52 Super Series Posted 27 Aug 19:48 BST Melges 24 Pre-Worlds sets the stage Melges 24 Pre-Worlds sets the stage The fleet is set to race this weekend at Little Traverse Yacht Club If Melges 24 U.S. Nationals revealed anything, it's that not one specific team is coming to Harbor Springs with a clear-cut, easy path to International Melges 24 Class' most prestigious trophy—the Melges Performance Sailboats Trophy, a.k.a. the Worlds. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 27 Aug 19:46 BST International 14 Worlds at Kingston Day 5 International 14 Worlds at Kingston Day 5 A true America's Cup style ding dong Four races done, and with a discard Andy Shaw and Rob Struckett are leading counting a 2,1,1, Glen Truswell and Ed 'McEnroe' Fitzgerald have a 1,1,2. This sets up a three race shoot out for the title, with Glen & Ed discarding a 9th. by James Cunnison Posted 27 Aug 19:45 BST Highlights of the Summer Calendar at Blackwater SC Highlights of the Summer Calendar at Blackwater SC Club week and cadet week were very successful Blackwater Sailing Club has celebrated another outstanding summer with the successful staging of its annual Cadet Week and Club Week, the flagship events that continue to be the highlight of the Club's calendar. by Gay Ayton Posted 27 Aug 19:33 BST 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 3 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 3 Big Movers and a New Leader as the Elimination Series Opens in Dún Laoghaire The first day of the Elimination Series got underway today at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship, with two races completed as scheduled — under rain, fortunately not heavy. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 27 Aug 19:00 BST RS400, RS200 and RS Feva Irish Nationals RS400, RS200 and RS Feva Irish Nationals 50 degree shifts, ukuleles and top racing at Killaloe 50-degree shifts, ukuleles and top racing set the scene as Killaloe Sailing Club hosted a cracking RS Irish Nationals in testing, shifty conditions that ranged from nothing to fifteen knots. by Robert Hastings Posted 27 Aug 18:17 BST Oxford Solo Open Oxford Solo Open A small fleet of eight boats with helms of mixed experience and age range Saturday 22nd Aug saw the return to the Solo Class to Oxford Sailing Club for an Open Meeting shared with the British Moths and Lightning 368s. by Tony Thresher Posted 27 Aug 17:19 BST 2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 2 2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 2 Negri and Lambertenghi strike, Scheidt and Sperry fight back Another beautiful day greeted the fleet at the 2026 Star European Championship, although this time Medemblik showed a more familiar face. Grey skies and a fresh easterly breeze welcomed sailors to the racecourse in the morning. by ISCYRA Posted 27 Aug 16:59 BST Topper Swallows & Amazons on the River Dart Topper Swallows & Amazons on the River Dart Sailors of all ages experienced an unforgettable day Setting off from Dittisham Sailing Club under the watchful eye of Arthur Marshall, the sailors navigated their way up the river, skillfully zigzagging through fluctuating winds to reach a bend just above Stoke Gabriel. by Vanessa Ripley Posted 27 Aug 15:21 BST Challengers at Loch Earn Challengers at Loch Earn Final event in the Sailability Scotland Traveller Series Six visiting Challengers made their way to Loch Earn Sailing Club for the final event in Sailability Scotland's 2026 Challenger Traveller Series. Unfortunately, while there was a Challenger available for Liz Eaton, she was unable to come. by Duncan Greenhalgh Posted 27 Aug 14:13 BST Mumbles Osprey Open Mumbles Osprey Open Some last-minute racing ahead of the Nationals in Cornwall As the National Championship at Mount's Bay fast approaches, seven teams gathered at Mumbles for some last-minute racing ahead of what promises to be a big four days in Cornwall next week. by Paddy Lewis Posted 27 Aug 13:56 BST The Ocean Race Atlantic: 50/50 gender-equal crews The Ocean Race Atlantic: 50/50 gender-equal crews On 1st September, The Ocean Race will reach a landmark moment The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic is one of the few sports to introduce a 50/50 mandate, which will see each of the six IMOCA sailing teams crewed by two men and two women. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 27 Aug 13:49 BST Four reasons to attend the Yacht Racing Forum 2026 Four reasons to attend the Yacht Racing Forum 2026 Business. Networking. Knowledge. Fun. The annual B2B conference dedicated to the sport of sailing will once again bring together the sport's leading personalities from around the world for two days of conferences, networking and business. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 27 Aug 13:37 BST Your tender - the link between boat and shore Your tender - the link between boat and shore the essential link between boat and shore Whether your yacht or motor boat is anchored or on a mooring and you can't walk ashore, your tender becomes an essential link between boat and shore. by LiTime Posted 27 Aug 12:00 BST Torbay Royal Regatta 2026 Torbay Royal Regatta 2026 Three scheduled days of racing and socialising (plus an additional day for the RS21 nationals) Teams from across the country converged on the Royal Torbay Yacht Club, hosts of the latest edition of Torbay Royal Regatta, for three scheduled days of racing and socialising (plus an additional day's racing for the RS21 nationals). by Royal Torbay Yacht Club Posted 27 Aug 11:56 BST 2027 RORC Griffin Offshore Pathway zoom webinar 2027 RORC Griffin Offshore Pathway zoom webinar Helping the next generation take its first steps offshore Griffin creates new opportunities for ambitious young sailors while inviting RORC Members and supporters to help the next generation take its first steps offshore. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 27 Aug 10:38 BST Cardigan Bay Regatta at New Quay, Wales Cardigan Bay Regatta at New Quay, Wales Sparkling conditions and fresh breezes The delightful and picturesque New Quay Bay enjoyed sparkling conditions and fresh breezes for the 150th Cardigan Bay Regatta. The numbers of all competitors were on a par with those of previous years. by Chris Seal Posted 27 Aug 09:41 BST 100th Anniversary Norfolk Punt Championship 100th Anniversary Norfolk Punt Championship A celebratory atmosphere as the Norfolk Punt Club The weekend of the 22nd-23rd of August saw sailors from across the country and beyond congregating on Barton Broad in Norfolk to compete in the Norfolk Punt Championship. by Andrew Friend Posted 27 Aug 07:02 BST Ocean Fifty fleet set for the Route du Rhum Ocean Fifty fleet set for the Route du Rhum On the edge thrills are guaranteed The high speed, light Ocean Fifty multihull bring the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe a unique experience, concentrated, high octane sport requiring full-on continuous commitment. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 27 Aug 06:33 BST Poole Week 2026 Day 4 Poole Week 2026 Day 4 A Game of Snakes and Ladders Whatever else it might be, racing in dinghies and keelboats (and yachts too, for that matter) is never predictable. It's true that the best sailors tend to rise to the top, but it doesn't mean that they run away with it every time. by David Harding Posted 27 Aug 05:55 BST Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 4 Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 4 Ranelagh Trophy and Crews' Race day An exciting day out on Winder Boats Wednesday. Firstly because it is the Ranelagh Trophy, where the top 21 boats get "Champagne" courtesy of Winder Boats, and second because the wind was lighter than Tuesday and there wasn't much hiking to be had. by Megan Pascoe Posted 26 Aug 21:05 BST 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 2 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 2 Qualifying Ends in Style in Dublin Bay The second day of races at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship concluded today with both scheduled races completed, bringing the Qualifying Series to a close as planned, with five races now on the scoreboard. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 26 Aug 20:37 BST 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 2 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 2 Circuit leaders Sled had another tough day Still racing in light, shifty offshore breezes Ergin Imre's Provezza and Harm Müller Spreer's Platoon now share the lead at the top of the 13 boat fleet at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup. by 52 Super Series Posted 26 Aug 20:05 BST 2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 1 2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 1 Scheidt and Sperry open with a bullet, Szabo and Iverson lead The 2026 Star European Championship got underway today on the IJsselmeer with two highly tactical races in conditions that surprised even the most experienced competitors. by ISCYRA Posted 26 Aug 17:50 BST Welsh Sailing OnBoard Festival 2026 at Bala Welsh Sailing OnBoard Festival 2026 at Bala 70 youth and junior competitors in a fun weekend of racing and games with aims A sold out OnBoard Festival hosted by Welsh Sailing | Hwylio Cymru at Lake Bala saw 70 youth and junior competitors making the most of the sunshine for a fun weekend of racing and games with aims. by RYA Cymru Wales Posted 26 Aug 16:45 BST