Vaikobi UV Rashies Are Back! Vaikobi UV Rashies Are Back! All-day sun protection starts with a good rashie All-day sun protection starts with a good rashie. Vaikobi's rashie range is lightweight, UPF50+ and built to move, with full arm and neck coverage that won't restrict your stroke whether you're paddling, surfing, sailing or foiling. by Vaikobi Posted 24 Aug 21:30 BST Summer update from ILCA-land Summer update from ILCA-land It's easy in ILCA-land to focus mainly or entirely on the racing It's easy in ILCA-land to focus mainly or entirely on the racing. Who's done what and where with ILCA 4 and 6 Youth Worlds recently finished in Aarhus and ILCA 6 and 7 Senior Worlds about to kick off in Dun Laoghaire there has been a lot to shout about. by Neil Collingridge Posted 24 Aug 20:34 BST Lakes Mortgages RS2000 Nationals at Brightlingsea Lakes Mortgages RS2000 Nationals at Brightlingsea A Pascoe starts on the wrong foot... literally Day 1 didn't start how I had planned... Seven days prior to the nationals Tristan fractured his ankle. Opening scene of the boat park, Tristan on his yellow crutches, foot in fracture boot, being lifted into the boat and wheeled down Brightlingsea slip. by Sam Pascoe Posted 24 Aug 20:02 BST GP14 Midland Bell at Trimpley GP14 Midland Bell at Trimpley Consistent winds were an unusual feature for this glorious but notoriously shifty location Trimpley Sailing club opened its door to GP14 sailors on the 11th July, for their annual contribution towards the long-running Midland Bell series. by Ben Roberts Posted 24 Aug 19:45 BST 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero Practice 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero Practice Set to be much more manageable than last month's high winds regatta Conditions for this week's Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup look set to be much more manageable than last month's high winds, edge of control, regatta which was contested about 20kms west on Lanzarote's south coast. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Aug 19:41 BST Winners crowned at Twintip Youth Worlds Winners crowned at Twintip Youth Worlds Titles decided in blend of Freestyle and Big Air disciplines The 2026 winners have been crowned in the pioneering GKA Youth Twintip World Championships after five days of spell-binding action in a mix of conditions at St Peter-Ording, Germany, that challenged the teenaged athletes to the full. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 24 Aug 18:49 BST Ian Holtedahl-Finlay joins Henri-Lloyd Ian Holtedahl-Finlay joins Henri-Lloyd Appointed as their new Corporate Sales Manager Henri-Lloyd is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Holtedahl-Finlay as Corporate Sales Manager, strengthening its growing corporate and teamwear division. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 Aug 16:00 BST Bermuda Gold Cup unveils expanded 12-skipper field Bermuda Gold Cup unveils expanded 12-skipper field Bringing the world's leading men's and women's match racing sailors The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club has closed invitations for the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup and confirmed the field striving to win the King Edward VII Gold Cup, the oldest match racing trophy for one-design keelboats in the world. by WMRT Posted 24 Aug 15:55 BST Youngest team at the GP14 World Championship Youngest team at the GP14 World Championship Somehow surviving The youngest helm and crew combination in the GP14 fleet were acknowledged for their exceptional performance at their second-ever GP14 event at the award ceremony on 14th August 2026 by Andrew Johnson, Vice President of the GP14 Class Association. by Sarah Reynolds Posted 24 Aug 13:16 BST International 14 Team Racing World Championship International 14 Team Racing World Championship A British perspective on the the Pre-Worlds event in Kingston, Canada The International 14 team racing Worlds has been an event since the 1960s, when teams visiting to race in the UK one race Nationals (the Prince of Wales Cup*) decided to test their boats against the British. by James Cunnison Posted 24 Aug 12:11 BST RS21 Nationals at Torbay Royal Regatta Days 1 & 2 RS21 Nationals at Torbay Royal Regatta Days 1 & 2 Fantastic racing in sunny and picturesque Tor Bay The Race committee positioned the fleet in the middle of the sunny and picturesque Torbay, giving the 2026 RS21 National fleet the best possible chance of finding the best wind in the light and shifty conditions for Race One of the championship. by Roger Phillips & Dave Exley Posted 24 Aug 11:15 BST B14 Nationals at Mumbles overall B14 Nationals at Mumbles overall Tiebreaker at the top decides the title The Pathfinder Homes B14 National Championship 2026 concluded at Mumbles Yacht Club after the weather had the final say. by Lucy Loughton Posted 24 Aug 10:26 BST America's Cup: INEOS says "No" to AC75 deal America's Cup: INEOS says "No" to AC75 deal A request for the use of the British AC75 in 2027 America's Cup was "declined ...outright". The positions of the parties involved in the legal action stemming from the 2024 British America's Cup, appear to have hardened in an amended Defence file by Athena Racing. The matter seems unlikely to end in a hug and a handshake. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 24 Aug 10:17 BST 21st Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta awards ceremony 21st Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta awards ceremony Angelo Randazzo Challenge Trophy presented to the overall winner, Arkas Blue Moon The 21st edition of the Palermo-Montecarlo, the offshore sailing regatta of the Circolo della Vela Sicilia, in collaboration with the Yacht Club de Monaco and the YC Costa Smeralda, concluded in style, with the participation of 39 boats from 11 nations. by Palermo-Montecarlo Posted 24 Aug 10:01 BST Lowestoft Sea Week 2026 Lowestoft Sea Week 2026 Visitors from USA, Sweden and Finland joined the mostly Broadland sailors A glorious Sea Week, hosted by the Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club, was enjoyed from Sunday to Thursday by at least 60 sailors in Squibs and Broads One Designs. by Jenny and Bryan Riley Posted 24 Aug 09:27 BST Wearn Sets Sights on Third ILCA7 World Title Wearn Sets Sights on Third ILCA7 World Title Nine Australian athletes are set to take on the 2026 Men's ILCA7 Worlds in Dún Laoghaire Nine Australian athletes are set to take on the 2026 Men's ILCA7 World Championships in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland this week, with six days of racing ahead on Dublin Bay. Headlining the Australian contingent is double Olympic Champion Matt Wearn. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 24 Aug 07:35 BST Largs Regatta Festival opening weekend Largs Regatta Festival opening weekend It was a very light weather weekend for the opening races It was a very light weather weekend for the opening races of Largs Regatta Festival 2026 sponsored by Saturn Sails. by Carolyn Elder Posted 24 Aug 06:51 BST Poole Week 2026 Day 1 Poole Week 2026 Day 1 Sunshine and shifts The sun was shining, the temperatures returned to near-tropical (well, almost) and a south-easterly breeze of 10-12 knots was waiting to greet the 150-odd dinghies and keelboats as they headed out into the harbour. by David Harding Posted 24 Aug 06:32 BST 2026 Skoda Formula Wing Youth Worlds concludes 2026 Skoda Formula Wing Youth Worlds concludes Dramatic finals crown Huang and Turienzo in Urla, Turkiye Qibin Huang of China and Argentina's Catalina Turienzo have been crowned the 2026 Skoda Formula Wing Youth World Champions after a dramatic final day in Urla, Turkiye, with both titles decided in races packed with incidents. by IKA Media Posted 23 Aug 22:44 BST Emirates GBR 'disappointed' with result Emirates GBR 'disappointed' with result At Rockwool Germany Sail Grand Prix Emirates GBR Driver Dylan Fletcher MBE said the team was 'disappointed' with its result at the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix, after fine margins saw the team miss out on the event final. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 23 Aug 20:48 BST NorthStar Claims 2nd in Sassnitz NorthStar Claims 2nd in Sassnitz At the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix The NorthStar SailGP Team delivered an outstanding performance on Germany's Baltic coast this weekend, securing second place at the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix in Sassnitz. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 23 Aug 20:24 BST Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 1 Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 1 A SE breeze which was remarkably consistent in strength and direction Two races were sailed on day one of the Aspire Merlin Rocket National Championships at WPNSA and today was P&B Race Day. by John Meadowcroft Posted 23 Aug 20:16 BST Bonds Flying Roos Stretch Championship Lead Bonds Flying Roos Stretch Championship Lead Fifth Win of 2026 Season in Sassnitz, Germany Tom Slingsby's Bonds Flying Roos ended a two-event wait for a Final with a flawless win on the Baltic Sea, as NorthStar took second and Los Gallos third. Australia moved 14 points clear at the top of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship standings. by SailGP Posted 23 Aug 17:15 BST Musto Coastal Sailing Jackets Musto Coastal Sailing Jackets Your first line of defense Coastal sailing requires thoughtful preparation and reliable gear. While conditions may be less extreme than the open ocean, sudden weather changes, shifting winds, and spray from choppy seas still demands protection that doesn't compromise. by Musto Posted 23 Aug 16:09 BST SailGP: Flying Roos take the cash at Sassnitz SailGP: Flying Roos take the cash at Sassnitz Flying Roos were ashore and on their way to the podium while the other three teams were still racing The Flying Roos were in the "clubhouse" and on their way to pick up the winner's trophy, while the other three teams were still racing for second place in a bizarre Event Final at SailGP Germany. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 23 Aug 15:50 BST Russell-Cooke Silicon Cup Regatta 2026 Preview Russell-Cooke Silicon Cup Regatta 2026 Preview The IT industry's biggest charity sailing event The IT industry's biggest charity sailing event, the Russell-Cooke Silicon Cup Regatta, returns on 15-16 September 2026. This year marks an exciting new chapter for the event as competitors gather at its new home in Ocean Village, Southampton. by Adrianna Szczypkowska Posted 23 Aug 13:36 BST 2026 Tornado Europeans - Meeting the crews 2026 Tornado Europeans - Meeting the crews The battle will take place on beautiful Lake Garda With the 2026 Tornado Europeans less than two weeks away, we're excited to introduce the crews that have already registered and are getting ready to race on Lake Garda. by International Tornado Class Association Posted 23 Aug 11:27 BST Noble Marine Albacore Nationals Runners & Riders Noble Marine Albacore Nationals Runners & Riders Racing starts on Friday at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club With the Noble Marine Albacore Nationals at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club just under a week away it falls to me, in the time-honoured tradition, to take a look at some of the Runners & Riders for this event. by Mike Banner Posted 23 Aug 10:20 BST Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 overall Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 overall Champions crowned at 41st Hamilton Island Race Week The champions of Hamilton Island Race Week presented by American Express have been crowned, bringing the 41st edition of the iconic Whitsundays regatta to a close. by Hamilton Island Race Week Posted 23 Aug 07:02 BST Inside the 11th Dakhla Downwind Challenge Inside the 11th Dakhla Downwind Challenge Five stages, one unforgettable route There's a particular kind of magic that happens when a kite, a rider, and 500 kilometres of raw Atlantic coastline collide. by Dakhla Downwind Challenge Posted 23 Aug 06:48 BST SailGP: Roos and Kiwis lead Sassnitz - Day 1 SailGP: Roos and Kiwis lead Sassnitz - Day 1 Black Foils and the Bonds Flying Roos top the points standings in Groups A and B Black Foils and the Bonds Flying Roos top the points standings in Groups A and B, respectively, after a high-octane Day 1 at the Rockwool Germany Sail Grand Prix. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 23 Aug 00:18 BST 2026 Formula Kite Youth Worlds Update 2026 Formula Kite Youth Worlds Update Battles intensify ahead of Sunday's Medal Series Catalina Turienzo and Gian Stragiotti will start tomorrow's Formula Kite Youth World Championship Medal Series as the leading qualifiers after a final day of intense racing that saw dreams of reaching the finals decided by the narrowest of margins. by IKA Media Posted 22 Aug 22:35 BST International Dragon Edinburgh Cup overall International Dragon Edinburgh Cup overall Graham Bailey and Bluebottle win the title with a race to spare The 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix concluded with two final races in light airs: races six and seven of the series. Both were tricky affairs, with super-shifty northerlies that taxed the tacticians and kept the mark layers busy. by British Dragon Association Posted 22 Aug 20:11 BST B14 Nationals at Mumbles Day 2 B14 Nationals at Mumbles Day 2 A much anticipated sea breeze and beautiful flat water With a much anticipated sea breeze and beautiful flat water, the fleet were eager to get started, with the hope of 4 races. by Lucy Loughton Posted 22 Aug 18:45 BST Emirates GBR's fastest speed in 'hectic conditions Emirates GBR's fastest speed in 'hectic conditions On Day 1 of the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team recorded its fastest ever speed on Race Day 1 of the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix in Sassnitz on Saturday. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 22 Aug 18:25 BST France Set New SailGP Speed Record France Set New SailGP Speed Record On Wild Opening Day in Sassnitz Six races, five different winners and a new speed record: the fastest racecourse in the world lived up to the name on opening day of the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix. by SailGP Posted 22 Aug 18:09 BST Roos top Germany Opener and Speed Records Broken Roos top Germany Opener and Speed Records Broken The Aussies' 1-1-6 scorecard secured first place in Group B The BONDS Flying Roos mastered wild conditions on SailGP's "fastest racecourse in the world" to finish the opening day of the Germany Sail Grand Prix at the top of Group B. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 22 Aug 17:16 BST Cadet UK Nationals 2026 at Plash Heli Cadet UK Nationals 2026 at Plash Heli A week of two very different halves The 2026 International Cadet UK National Championships at Plas Heli, Pwllheli, proved to be a week of two very different halves. What began with two days of frustratingly light winds eventually developed into some excellent and challenging racing. by UK National Cadet Class Association Posted 22 Aug 16:36 BST Abersoch Mirror Week 2026 overall Abersoch Mirror Week 2026 overall If you ever needed proof that Mirror sailors thrive on drama, Friday delivered it in style If you ever needed proof that Mirror sailors thrive on drama, Friday 21st August delivered it in style. by An extremely impressed spectator Posted 22 Aug 16:25 BST New Western Solent live webcam New Western Solent live webcam Lymington Yacht Haven launches new service to Solent boaters Lymington Yacht Haven is pleased to announce the launch of a new live webcam installed on the Royal Lymington Yacht Club Starting Platform at the end of the Lymington River, offering live views of the Western Solent for boaters. by Lymington Yacht Haven Posted 22 Aug 14:08 BST 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 14 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 14 Jetpack powers to class win as British Soldier completes the mission Two very different crews delivered two of the biggest stories on Day 14 of the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Aug 11:41 BST 76th CentoMiglia Internazionale del Garda preview 76th CentoMiglia Internazionale del Garda preview Olympic bronze medallist Jo Richards returns Entries continue to come in for the 5-6 September race organised by Circolo Vela Gargnano, bringing boats and names closely linked to the history of the event back to Lake Garda. by Elena Giolai Posted 22 Aug 11:21 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez gathering momentum Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez gathering momentum A Celebration on a Grand Scale Working throughout the summer, the teams at the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez are putting the finishing touches to the organisation and the guest list that make Les Voiles such a unique event. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 22 Aug 11:18 BST Bart's Bash is back! Bart's Bash is back! Bringing sailors and watersports enthusiasts together for a global celebration on the water Bart's Bash is back, bringing sailors and watersports enthusiasts together for a global celebration on the water - and you can be a part of it. Whether it's a yacht, dinghy, windsurf, paddleboard, canoe or kayak, if it floats, bring it! by The Bart's Bash Team Posted 22 Aug 10:54 BST Seldén supports Emerging Nations Seldén supports Emerging Nations Through the 470 World Championships Ahead of the 470 World Championships, the 470 Class organised an Emerging Nations Clinic in Enoshima, providing developing teams with a valuable opportunity to prepare for the challenges of championship-level racing. by International 470 Class Association Posted 22 Aug 08:30 BST Melges 15 UK Nationals Preview Melges 15 UK Nationals Preview Superb Solent racing, fantastic Charter Package available! GP Watercraft are delighted to announce the Melges 15 UK National Championship will now be held at Warsash Sailing Club between the 18th and 20th September. by GP Watercraft Posted 21 Aug 20:45 BST Phantom National Championship runners and riders Phantom National Championship runners and riders Sprucey's annual form guide It's an odd time for your humble turf accountant and sailing raconteur. Some say the country is going to the dogs and, sadly for me, Walthamstow lost the dogs some years ago. by Mark Spruce Posted 21 Aug 20:39 BST From Dublin Bay's Startline From Dublin Bay's Startline Who to Watch at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Matt Wearn AUS arrives in Dun Laoghaire on a perfect season, Willem Wiersema NED arrives as the defending champion, and 141 sailors from 45 nations arrive ready to make sure neither of them has it easy. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 21 Aug 20:10 BST