SailGP Arrives in València With Abu Dhabi in Sight SailGP Arrives in València With Abu Dhabi in Sight Thirteen international teams will contest the brand-new racecourse The Rolex SailGP Championship arrives in Spain this weekend - setting sail for the very first time in València. Thirteen international teams will contest the brand-new racecourse set between the city beach and the harbor breakwater. by SailGP Posted 5 Sep 07:10 BST Musto Skiffs at the Essex Sailing Championships Musto Skiffs at the Essex Sailing Championships The fleet decends on Stone Sailing Club over the August Bank Holiday weekend The Musto Skiff fleet descended on Stone Sailing Club over the August Bank Holiday weekend for three days of racing as part of theE ssex Sailing Championships 2026. by Eddie Bridle and Brennan Robinson Posted 5 Sep 06:53 BST The Ocean Race: MSIG Europe Update The Ocean Race: MSIG Europe Update Latest Updates and video from MSIG Europe in The Ocean Race Atlantic, from Days 1 and 2 Latest Updates and video from MSIG Europe in The Ocean Race Atlantic. Day 2 was a proper test on the nerves for Team MSIG Europe, forcing our first emergency op out on the foredeck. by MSIG Europe/compiled by Sail-World.com Posted 5 Sep 01:53 BST Ovington British OK Nationals at Tynemouth Day 2 Ovington British OK Nationals at Tynemouth Day 2 AP over A flown just before midday With the wind forecast to be stronger than for day one, PRO Nathan Batchelor and his team went out to survey the conditions, anchoring in the South Bay and giving a 1 hour postponement to 'see how things developed'. by Jennie Clark Posted 4 Sep 20:58 BST What the Firefly means to me - Steve Tylecote What the Firefly means to me - Steve Tylecote Racing through many eras of the class with truly generational sailing My first awareness of the class came long before I ever sailed one. I was reading Eric Twiname's Start to Win, poring over those amazing photographs of admittedly quite old Firefly's being sailed rudderless in howling conditions. by Steve Tylecote Posted 4 Sep 20:00 BST Osprey Nationals 2026 at Mount's Bay Day 2 Osprey Nationals 2026 at Mount's Bay Day 2 Fifty shades of grey, today but no mist thankfully Fifty shades of grey, today but no mist thankfully meaning that three championship races could be held. With the wind continuing to blow over the hills and out to sea the sailing was going to be tricky to say the least. by Kevin Francis Posted 4 Sep 19:47 BST Cape Horners recognise six more names Cape Horners recognise six more names Into the Cape Horn Hall of Fame - September 2026 Six new names are being added to the Cape Horn Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Les Sables d'Olonne, France, today (Friday 4th September) making a total of 51 famous Cape Horners now recognised since the awards were first introduced in 2021. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 4 Sep 19:22 BST Emirates GBR ready for Sail Grand Prix in Valencia Emirates GBR ready for Sail Grand Prix in Valencia Team are confident they can turn things around The Valencia Sail Grand Prix is the tenth event of the 2026 Season and will see SailGP's fleet of high-speed F50 catamarans race on the waters off one of the world's most renowned sailing cities for the first time. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 4 Sep 19:18 BST The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 3 The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 3 After a tough 24 hours Team Malizia still leads as top five vie for positioning There have been mixed fortunes for the six-strong fleet of IMOCA yachts competing in The Ocean Race Atlantic as the crews complete their second full day in the North Atlantic on the way from New York to Lorient, France. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 4 Sep 17:43 BST 10 days to go: The Azimut's new challenges 10 days to go: The Azimut's new challenges More than 15 solo sailors poised to take the start With more than 15 solo sailors poised to take the start, the Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération is proving to be a big draw for the runners and riders kicking off the autumn racing season. by Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération Posted 4 Sep 17:07 BST Stewart Brewing RS400 Scottish Championship Stewart Brewing RS400 Scottish Championship Held during the Aberdeen & Stonehaven Yacht Club annual regatta This year Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yacht Club hosted the RS400 Scottish Tour Championship over the weekend of 15-16 August as part of their annual regatta. Five RS400s entered to decide who - for this year at least - is the champion of the Scottish Fleet. by Angus Marshall Posted 4 Sep 16:56 BST P&B Phantom Nationals at Tenby Day 2 P&B Phantom Nationals at Tenby Day 2 Briddon extends championship lead as Tenby turns up the pressure Tenby Sailing Club served up another demanding day for competitors at the P&B Phantom National Championships, with strong westerly winds, Atlantic swell and a shifty racecourse continuing to test the fleet. by Andy Pyett Posted 4 Sep 16:49 BST Noble Marine RS800 Nationals at Torbay Day 1 Noble Marine RS800 Nationals at Torbay Day 1 Sunshine, 15 knots and lovely flat water The first day of racing at RTYC delivered wonderful RS800 conditions that the fleet revelled in. Sunshine, 15 knots and lovely flat water gave the teams a perfect start to the regatta. by Hugh Shone Posted 4 Sep 16:44 BST Noble Marine RS500 Nationals at Torbay Day 1 Noble Marine RS500 Nationals at Torbay Day 1 Sunshine, flat water and a gusty Force 4 produced a fantastic racetrack Glamour conditions greeted the RS500 fleet in Torbay for Day 1 of the 2026 Noble Marine National Championship. Sunshine, flat water and a gusty Force 4 produced a fantastic racetrack for the two scheduled races. by Emma McEwan Posted 4 Sep 16:38 BST Enterprise Masters and Scottish Nationals Enterprise Masters and Scottish Nationals Scottish Bluebell series goes to St Mary's Loch A fleet representing clubs from all points north, south, east and west gathered for the Enterprise Masters and Scottish Nationals held at St Mary's Loch SC on the August bank holiday weekend. by Charles Morrish, Loz Young & Dan Swaffield Posted 4 Sep 15:44 BST X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2026 X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2026 Mark Your Calendars, taking place 7-8 November in Haderslev Join us for an inspiring weekend dedicated to X-Yachts. Discover an impressive selection of brand-new and pre-owned yachts, explore our latest collections and services, and meet representatives from X-Yachts and our trusted partners. by X-Yachts Posted 4 Sep 14:30 BST Burnham Week 2026 Day 6 Burnham Week 2026 Day 6 The day decisive for the overall Midweek Series results The windy conditions, with patches of sunny weather, saw the day boats visit up the river, while the big boats had the rest of the river to play with, on the 6th day of Burnham Week. by Petru Balau Posted 4 Sep 14:21 BST 2027 Cowes Etchells Fleet Calendar 2027 Cowes Etchells Fleet Calendar The season champion will be determined over one single series through 8 events From changes to our season championship structure, to keeping on the road with the European Championships being held in Lake Garda, and our UK showcase event at the Etchells National Championship, it promises to be another belter of a season. by Ted Blowers Posted 4 Sep 13:34 BST Meet with A+T this September Meet with A+T this September Talk to the team, see a demo of the new HFD5, or collect spare parts A+T is heading to Porto Cervo for the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Hugh will be on site during the event, available to discuss upcoming projects and instrument requirements, with wind spares available and a demo of the new HFD5 Full Colour Display. by A+T Instruments Posted 4 Sep 12:00 BST Mirror Welsh Championship at Bala Mirror Welsh Championship at Bala Four hardy Mirror sailors turned up with young crews in tow A slightly depleted entry for day one of the Welsh Championship 2026, but four hardy Mirror sailors turned up with young crews in tow. by Dave Kent Posted 4 Sep 10:22 BST Francesca Clapcich at The Ocean Race Atlanic day 2 Francesca Clapcich at The Ocean Race Atlanic day 2 "it's uncomfortable riding, especially inside" The second day at sea in The Ocean Race Atlantic onboard 11th Hour Racing has seen Francesca and her crew maintain third position in the six-strong fleet as the charge to the east continues, with around 2,500 nm still to sail to the finish at Lorient. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 4 Sep 10:15 BST Ovington British OK Nationals at Tynemouth Day 1 Ovington British OK Nationals at Tynemouth Day 1 Matt Howard takes the early lead with two bullets The first day of the Ovington sponsored OK Nationals, hosted by Tynemouth Sailing Club, saw the fleet racing in the North Bay in a fresh westerly breeze, gusting 27 knots. by Jennie Clark Posted 4 Sep 07:46 BST British Soling Nationals 2026 at Lochaber British Soling Nationals 2026 at Lochaber Saturday morning began exceptionally quiet, with very little wind The last weekend of August has traditionally seen Lochaber Yacht Club (LYC) host the British Soling National Championship, and this year was no exception. by Karen Dean Posted 4 Sep 07:13 BST 2026 Melges 24 Europeans day 4 2026 Melges 24 Europeans day 4 Razjaren defends the title with a race to spare Ante Cesic and the crew of CRO 867 Razjaren, with the owner Lukasz Podniesinski, have successfully defended their Melges 24 European Championship title. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 4 Sep 06:49 BST Osprey Nationals 2026 at Mount's Bay Day 1 Osprey Nationals 2026 at Mount's Bay Day 1 Like gorillas in the mizzle down in deepest Cornwall It was like gorillas in the mizzle down in deepest Cornwall as the Osprey Class began the 2026 Nationals event at Mount's Bay Sailing Club. by Kevin Francis Posted 4 Sep 06:14 BST P&B Phantom Nationals at Tenby Day 1 P&B Phantom Nationals at Tenby Day 1 Harry Briddon leads the way after action-packed opening day The 2026 P&B Phantom National Championships got under way at Tenby Sailing Club in classic Pembrokeshire conditions, with a lively sea breeze, Atlantic swell and close racing producing an entertaining opening day for the fleet. by Andy Pyett Posted 4 Sep 05:40 BST How Extracted Results create extra motivation How Extracted Results create extra motivation Compare your scores during the Navigators & General Sailjuice Winter Series The Sailjuice Winter Series enters Season 18 with a new title sponsor - Navigators & General - and a new website offers lots of opportunities to compare and contrast your performance with other dinghy racers in the UK. by Andy Rice Posted 4 Sep 02:41 BST Burnham Week 2026 Day 5 Burnham Week 2026 Day 5 Excitement on John Torrance Memorial Trophy day The second day of the Midweek Series and fifth day overall brought increasing winds and threats of rain, yet the fleets fought tooth and nail for their spots. by Petru Balau Posted 3 Sep 19:28 BST The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 2 The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 2 Team Malizia sets the pace The day after a hard-fought start in demanding conditions, the six crews in The Ocean Race Atlantic are now battling through light winds in search of the fastest route. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 3 Sep 14:56 BST Henri-Lloyd layers for changeable days Henri-Lloyd layers for changeable days Made for unpredictable forecasts Lightweight midlayers and packable waterproofs built for changeable days. Easy to layer, breathable on the move and ready when the rain rolls in. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 3 Sep 14:30 BST £500,000 sustainable development grant programme £500,000 sustainable development grant programme Communities across Scotland urged to apply Crown Estate Scotland's Sustainable Communities Fund has opened for its seventh round of applications, offering grants to eligible grass-roots projects across Scotland. by Crown Estate Scotland Posted 3 Sep 14:19 BST Who to Watch at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Who to Watch at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Reigning World Champion Louise Cervera is back to defend her title Reigning World Champion Louise Cervera is back to defend her title, joined by fellow 2025 medalists Agata Barwinska, Silver medalist in Qingdao, and Eve McMahon IRL, whose Bronze was Ireland's first-ever senior World Championship medal in the class. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 3 Sep 13:26 BST 15% off Winches and 12.5% off Furlers at Harken UK 15% off Winches and 12.5% off Furlers at Harken UK Orders can be placed by directly or at the Southampton Boat Show Harken UK is offering 15% off the RRP on winches and 12.5% off the RRP on furlers for a limited time only. Discount will apply from 1 September to 2 November 2026. by Harken UK Posted 3 Sep 12:00 BST K1 fleet at the Bala Lake August Regatta K1 fleet at the Bala Lake August Regatta Set against the majestic backdrop of Llyn Tegid Set against the majestic backdrop of Llyn Tegid, which with its balmy waters after the hot summer felt like North Wales's very own Lake Como, Bala Sailing Club hosted an outstanding Bank Holiday Regatta from August 29th to 31st. by Doug McCuster Posted 3 Sep 11:55 BST Eight Days Offshore Gives Kingspan Ultimate Test Eight Days Offshore Gives Kingspan Ultimate Test An incredibly wet and windy offshore L'Adventura Leg 1 "Other than my ears still ringing from the hum of our new keel, we are very happy with the performance from the renovations of the boat, the race certainly lived up to the name, in those conditions it really was an adventure," says Tom Dolan. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 3 Sep 11:41 BST Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 2 Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 2 The boats negotiate a light wind patch in the Gulf Stream After one day racing in The Ocean Race Atlantic, Francesca and her crew on 11th Hour Racing are handily placed in third position in the six-strong Ocean Race Atlantic fleet, as the boats negotiate a light wind patch in the Gulf Stream. by Ed Gorman Posted 3 Sep 10:37 BST J/24 Europeans at Trelleborg, Sweden J/24 Europeans at Trelleborg, Sweden Italy's naval team, La Superba, win the title Italy's naval team, La Superba, won the J/24 Europeans in Sweden through ITA 416, skippered by Ignazio Bonanno. Twenty boats and crew met up in charming Gislöv on the Swedish south coast to sail 10 races that would decide the European champions of 2026. by Ola Tedin Posted 3 Sep 10:21 BST 50th Anniversary Sonata Nationals 50th Anniversary Sonata Nationals The regatta brought a 28-strong fleet to the Solent The Goodall Roofing 2026 Sonata National Championship marked a historic golden jubilee for the Hunter Sonata class, celebrating 50 years since David Thomas designed the beloved 23ft cruiser-racer. by National Sonata Association Posted 3 Sep 09:00 BST Waldringfield Cadet Week 2026 Waldringfield Cadet Week 2026 A Week of Progress Waldringfield's Cadet Week has always been about the journey as much as the racing, and this year's series brought that theme into sharp focus. by Harry Pynn Posted 3 Sep 08:29 BST Thomas Hansson-Mild back at OK Dinghy No.1 Thomas Hansson-Mild back at OK Dinghy No.1 Back at the top for the first time since December 2023 Thomas Hansson-Mild, from Sweden, has retaken the lead at the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking for the first time since December 2023, as the class heads into a packed Autumn programme. by Robert Deaves Posted 3 Sep 08:13 BST Inaugural VX One Worlds set for Miami in 2027 Inaugural VX One Worlds set for Miami in 2027 Hosted by Shake-A-Leg Miami in Coconut Grove in April Registration is now open for the inaugural VX One World Championship, which will bring the world's best VX One sailors to Miami, Florida, from 5 to 10 April 2027. by Nic Douglass Posted 3 Sep 07:33 BST RS Vareos at the Bala Lake August Regatta RS Vareos at the Bala Lake August Regatta Three days of racing on the largest lake in Wales August Bank Holiday weekend saw the RS Vareo fleet join the Bala Sailing Club August Regatta for three days of racing on Wales' largest lake. This was event 4 for the 2026 RS Vareo Rooster National Tour. by Paul North Posted 3 Sep 06:31 BST 2026 Melges 24 Europeans day 3 2026 Melges 24 Europeans day 3 Melgina Takes the Lead After a Demanding Four-Race Day in Tønsberg After Tuesday's racing was cancelled due to a lack of wind, the 2026 Melges 24 European Championship returned in spectacular fashion on Wednesday. Four races were completed in strong winds and high waves, pushing the sailors and their boats to the limit. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 3 Sep 05:57 BST ILCA South Youth Series event 2 at Paignton ILCA South Youth Series event 2 at Paignton Saturday racing changed into a strong wind training session for the few who braved it The second instalment of the Rooster ILCA South Regional Youth series was hosted by Paignton Sailing Club (PSC) over the weekend of 29th and 30th August. Having promised glorious sunshine and English Riveria 'après sail' fun, the forecast looked grim. by Sean Semmens Posted 2 Sep 21:39 BST Phantoms at Burnham Week 2026 Phantoms at Burnham Week 2026 Only half a week before the Nationals, but a great tune-up The Burnham Week regatta over the bank holiday weekend kicked off with free drinks in the Corinthian yacht club,which the fleet of three accepted, normally Burnham week is 2 weeks before the Nationals but this year was only half a week before. by Bill Taylor Posted 2 Sep 21:12 BST Scotland through the eyes of the Clipper Race crew Scotland through the eyes of the Clipper Race crew Conversations with round-the-world sailors during their Scottish stopover Ten bright masts reached towards a rare blue sky on Oban's North Pier. Flags and fairy lights framed the bustle of the 25/26 Clipper Round The World Race crews following their 3,300 nautical mile haul from Washington DC to Scotland's west coast. by Alice Pollard Posted 2 Sep 20:14 BST Eddie Bridle Interview - Musto Skiff Class Eddie Bridle Interview - Musto Skiff Class Heading to Scotland for Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff Nationals is reigning UK Champion, Eddie Bridle. Later this month, the Musto Skiff fleet will arrive in North Berwick for the 2026 UK National Championship. The four-day regatta brings together some of the best sailors in the class from across the UK. by GBR Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 2 Sep 20:05 BST Burnham Week 2026 Day 4 Burnham Week 2026 Day 4 A chance to unwind and ease into the rest of the week? After an action packed Bank Holiday Weekend, the first day of the midweek series looked like a chance to unwind and ease into the rest of the week. by Petru Balau Posted 2 Sep 19:24 BST