SSL Gold Cup 2026 Qualifying Series line-up SSL Gold Cup 2026 Qualifying Series line-up 66 national teams, of which 40 qualify for the Grand Final in Rio With 255 days to go until the second edition of the SSL Gold Cup, described as the Football World Cup in Sailing, the final qualification events are taking shape. by Star Sailors League Posted 9 Mar 17:20 GMT 9 Hour Race at Henley Midmar, South Africa 9 Hour Race at Henley Midmar, South Africa With a 6 hour option for junior sailors Nearly 50 colourful craft took to the water to compete in this year's Henley Midmar Yacht Club's 9 Hour Race. by Sophie Thompson Posted 9 Mar 16:53 GMT Allen Solo Winter Championship 2026 Allen Solo Winter Championship 2026 A new season, new faces with dreams, new boats and sails If you did not follow the action via the Solo reporting WhatsApp group then this report, embellished with exaggerations and imagination will try and do justice to the event. by Will Loy Posted 9 Mar 15:43 GMT Must-Do Flotilla Moments in the Med and 15% off Must-Do Flotilla Moments in the Med and 15% off Sunsail's pick of the most unmissable flotilla spots Flotilla holidays offer the unique opportunity to discover under-the-radar destinations, socialise with new people, and experience the Mediterranean in all its glory, all while embracing the peace of being on the water. by Sunsail Posted 9 Mar 14:30 GMT Brassed Off Cup returns to Howth YC Brassed Off Cup returns to Howth YC Good Friday event is the perfect spring shake-off for Optimist sailors Howth Yacht Club's much-loved Brassed Off Cup is back and set to sail in just a few weeks on Good Friday. The event promises the perfect spring shake-off for Optimist sailors, kicking off the season with energy, excitement, and friendly rivalry. by Julie Manahan Posted 9 Mar 13:17 GMT Inside Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro Inside Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro The Design & Development Story Ocean Pro is the result of 11,520 hours of engineering and 50,000 nautical miles at sea — developed alongside elite sailors and tested in the harshest conditions. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 9 Mar 12:00 GMT EurILCA Team Racing European Championship preview EurILCA Team Racing European Championship preview To be held in Athens, Greece from 10-13 December We are proud to announce that the 2026 EurILCA Team Racing European Championship will be held in Athens, Greece from 10-13 December 2026, once again co-organised with the Yacht Club of Greece. by Agustín Argüelles / EurILCA Posted 9 Mar 10:11 GMT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 lay day JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 lay day Races 3 and 4 are predicted to have less dramatic conditions than Race 2 Race 2 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship was a wild day with incredible conditions ranging from a start in 20-plus knots of Southerly wind to finishing in blindingly heavy rain and no wind for the winner, Yandoo. by Frank Quealey Posted 9 Mar 09:27 GMT Chichester YC 2026 Snowflake Series overall Chichester YC 2026 Snowflake Series overall Two tactically demanding races on Sunday to conclude the series The final day of the 2026 Snowflake Series delivered a welcome break from the winter rain, even if the sky remained stubbornly grey. A light easterly breeze of 7-10 knots settled across the harbour, setting the stage for two tactically demanding races. by Mark Green Posted 9 Mar 06:34 GMT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ relaunch AC75 America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ relaunch AC75 Emirates Team New Zealand officially relaunch their AC75, Taihoro in Auckland Emirates Team New Zealand officially relaunched their AC75, Taihoro in front of friends, families, sponsors, and long-time supporters, gathered at the Wynyard Point base in Auckland. by Emirates Team Posted 9 Mar 06:28 GMT 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta overall 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta overall 30+ Knots for the Grand Finale The strongest winds arrived for the Grand Finale of the 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, delivering powerful winds and dramatic racing. If the fleet thought Day 3 was breezy, Day 4 showed up with something to prove. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 9 Mar 04:31 GMT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ ready to sail America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ ready to sail Kiwis reveal repurposed AC75 and strategy for Naples - and the areas for gain in the AC75. Emirates Team New Zealand have revealed how they see the 38th America's Cup shaping up at a media session ahead of their AC75 being splashed, probably on Tuesday. We talk with Nathan Outteridge, Andy Maloney, Jo Aleh and Dan Bernasconi. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 9 Mar 04:08 GMT Zhik Surge X Zhik Surge X The first waterproof race shoe is here For years, competitive sailors have faced an impossible trade-off: the agility of a race shoe, or dry feet. Now you can have both. Introducing the Surge X. The first waterproof race shoe for sailing. by Zhik Posted 8 Mar 22:00 GMT Qualified. Determined. Passionate. Focussed. Qualified. Determined. Passionate. Focussed. And experienced, to boot. Joining the dots was both a pleasure and natural job for Jessica. Little wonder that it is all working out, then. And it is only the beginning! Take a former Australian Sailing Team member who has her Barrenjoey Pin, who's also an Environmental Scientist and certified teacher with over 10 years of experience... by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 8 Mar 21:00 GMT Cayard and Kleen win the 99th Bacardi Cup Cayard and Kleen win the 99th Bacardi Cup A dogfight for the ages After 45 years of chasing one of sailing's most storied trophies, Paul Cayard finally won the Bacardi Cup. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 8 Mar 18:45 GMT Magique et Terrible Magique et Terrible The All-Women RS21 Crew Reshaping The Sport from the Inside Out There's a moment in sailing when everything falls quiet. The sails power-up, the boat accelerates, and the crew moves instinctively. No words are needed - just trust, timing, and the synergy of the team. by RS Sailing Posted 8 Mar 18:30 GMT 5th edition of The Grand Tour stage 1 5th edition of The Grand Tour stage 1 The first documented sailing voyage on the Ganges in the urban area of Varanasi The fifth edition of The Grand Tour Sailing develops around the theme of Time, chosen as the guiding element of a journey that unites exploration, scientific research, territorial valorization and cultural promotion. by Manuel Vlacich Posted 8 Mar 17:11 GMT Thailand in January and February 2027 Thailand in January and February 2027 Ideal racing destination for ILCA and OK Dinghy sailors The Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand has recently completed three successful events - the Open Thailand ILCA Nationals, the Varuna Masters, and the Open Thailand OK Dinghy Nationals. by Morten Jakobsen Posted 8 Mar 17:05 GMT 2026 470 European Championships Preview 2026 470 European Championships Preview The atmosphere is heating up After two days of registration and measurements, the atmosphere in the boat park is heating up. Fifty-three teams from 20 nations will begin the battle for the European title on Monday. by International 470 Class Association Posted 8 Mar 16:50 GMT Global Solo Challenge 2nd edition 2027-28 launch Global Solo Challenge 2nd edition 2027-28 launch Institutions and sailors gathered in Vigo as momentum builds toward 2027 The gathering brought together skippers from the first edition of the GSC, sailors preparing their campaigns for the 2027-2028 race, representatives of maritime institutions and local authorities, and members of Galicia's vibrant sailing community. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 8 Mar 16:21 GMT Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 3 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 3 Full Tilt in the Trades Fast, physical and tactically engaging, Race 2 provided another impressive showcase of superyacht racing in Antigua's legendary trade wind conditions. What a spectacle! by Louay Habib Posted 8 Mar 15:53 GMT Vigo to host the 2027 J/70 Corinthian Worlds Vigo to host the 2027 J/70 Corinthian Worlds The event will bring together the world's top teams in one of Europe's most renowned sailing venues The International J/70 Class Association has awarded the 2027 J/70 Corinthian World Championship to Vigo, Spain. The event will be hosted by the Real Club Náutico de Vigo in collaboration with the Spanish J/70 Class Association. by J/70 International Class Posted 8 Mar 15:44 GMT Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 1 Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 1 Although boring at times, sailing in Salcombe is always better than not sailing in Salcombe! A dull grey day, with a 5-10 knot ENE breeze and a spring low tide, probably had a lot to do with the low turnout in the Fast Handicap for the first race of the Spring Series. by John Burn & David Greening Posted 8 Mar 15:12 GMT Built for those who thrive in the extremes Built for those who thrive in the extremes Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro is engineered 18% lighter than comparable systems Developed alongside elite offshore sailors and proven in the harshest marine environments, Ocean Pro redefines offshore protection — engineered 18% lighter than comparable systems, without compromise. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Mar 12:00 GMT Seawolf takes IRC Overall in Rolex China Sea Race Seawolf takes IRC Overall in Rolex China Sea Race A historic win for William Liu's Ker 42 Custom The Rolex China Sea Race has come to a close, with William Liu's Ker 42 Custom Seawolf crowned IRC Overall Champion, Philip Turner's R/P 66 Team Alive-Rampage taking Line Honours and Tiger Mok marking history as the first solo competitor. by Vivian Ngan Posted 8 Mar 11:54 GMT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 2 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 2 Totally opposite conditions to the opening race but the result was the same Race 2 produced conditions totally opposite to those of the opening race but the result was the same as the outstanding defending champion Yandoo team took the honours with another display of brilliant crew work on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 8 Mar 10:35 GMT Navigators & General Bass Week Preview Navigators & General Bass Week Preview Renowned for competitive racing and a fantastic social programme for all the family For decades Bass Week has attracted visitors from across the country, renowned for competitive racing, a fantastic social programme for all the family, stunning views of the fells, and arguably the best vantage point of Skiddaw mountain. by Bass Press Posted 8 Mar 10:06 GMT Musto Skiff 2025 Class Survey Report Published Musto Skiff 2025 Class Survey Report Published Questions on the boat experience, training weekends, and event circuits This latest survey included a class member vote on the future integration of the Small Mainsail X at organised events, and questions on the boat experience, training weekends, and event circuits. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 8 Mar 09:12 GMT Over 470 women set for the Princesa Sofía Mallorca Over 470 women set for the Princesa Sofía Mallorca Including the Youth World Sailor of the Year More than 470 of the best Olympic class sailing specialists will compete from 27 March to 4 April in the 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 8 Mar 08:25 GMT 40th 200 Millas A2 decides ORC DH European titles 40th 200 Millas A2 decides ORC DH European titles Champions crowned after the decisive long offshore race The sailing week in Altea concluded on Saturday with a double celebration: the winners of the 40th anniversary edition of the 200 Millas A2 were confirmed alongside the new ORC Double-Handed European Champions by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 8 Mar 08:17 GMT Tom Dolan set for 2026 Figaro season opener Tom Dolan set for 2026 Figaro season opener Lining up for the Solo Guy Cotten in Concarneau Irish solo offshore sailor Tom Dolan will return to competition on Monday 9 March as he lines up for the Solo Guy Cotten in Concarneau, the opening event of the 2026 Figaro season. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 8 Mar 08:14 GMT 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 3 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 3 Strong winds and tactical racecourses kept sailors on their toes Day 3 of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta delivered some of the most dramatic racing of the week so far, as strong winds and tactical racecourses kept sailors on their toes around the island. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 8 Mar 03:28 GMT Puerto Rico "Wind Warriors Windsurf World Wave Tou Puerto Rico "Wind Warriors Windsurf World Wave Tou Solidifying the island's status as a premier global destination for the sport Following its sixth successful edition, the Puerto Rico "Wind Warriors" Windsurf World Wave Tour event, presented by @VoyTuristeando has solidified the island's status as a premier global destination for the sport. by Irene Kravitz Correa Posted 7 Mar 23:32 GMT 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Preview 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Preview IRC, CSA & One-Design Classes Invited With one month to go, the 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for April 2–5, 2026, is gearing up to deliver the high-quality racing sailors count on, served up with the relaxed, beachside setting of the St. Thomas Yacht Club. by Carol Bareuther Posted 7 Mar 15:08 GMT Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 2 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 2 Squalls, strategy and stunning yachts Trade winds, turquoise water and a spectacular pursuit start set the stage for the first race of the 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Series along Antigua's dramatic south and west coasts. by Louay Habib Posted 7 Mar 15:03 GMT Rolex Swan Cup returns to Porto Cervo Rolex Swan Cup returns to Porto Cervo The event once again brings together the international Swan fleet for a week of racing & celebration The Rolex Swan Cup returns to the waters of Porto Cervo for its 23rd edition, marking a milestone year as Nautor Swan celebrates its 60th anniversary. by Nautor Swan Posted 7 Mar 14:34 GMT Countdown to Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Countdown to Antigua Sailing Week 2026 One of the Caribbean's most recognizable sailing events for more than half a century For more than half a century, Antigua Sailing Week has been one of the Caribbean's most recognizable sailing events. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 7 Mar 14:03 GMT Go behind the scenes of the Boat Building Academy Go behind the scenes of the Boat Building Academy The annual Open Day is in Lyme Regis on 25th April Visitors are invited to enjoy a free, behind-the-scenes look at traditional boatbuilding in action at the Boat Building Academy (BBA) Open Day on Saturday April 25. by Boat Building Academy Posted 7 Mar 13:39 GMT Porsche Centre Brisbane Finn championships success Porsche Centre Brisbane Finn championships success Many bodies may be broken and a few egos destroyed & boats are showing signs of wear After an incredible three weeks of Finn sailing at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, many bodies may be broken and a few egos destroyed & boats are showing signs of wear, but the collective pride of a monumental achievement will survive. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Mar 11:50 GMT Global Solo Challenge sailors gather in Vigo Global Solo Challenge sailors gather in Vigo Momentum builds toward the 2027 start The gathering brought together skippers from the first edition of the Global Solo Challenge, sailors preparing their campaigns for the 2027-2028 race, representatives of maritime institutions and local authorities. by Marco Nannini Posted 7 Mar 11:23 GMT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 1 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 1 A day dominated by light wind strength and a number of changes of direction The opening race of the JJ Giltinan 18ft skiff World Championship 2026, presented by The Winning Group, produced a day dominated by light wind strength and a number of changes of direction which made for many surprising performances throughout the fleet. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Mar 09:17 GMT Effortless Upgrades for Huge Benefits Effortless Upgrades for Huge Benefits Now's the time to upgrade the details that make a real difference If you've started your boat prep, now's the time to upgrade the details that make a real difference. by Rooster Posted 7 Mar 08:30 GMT Dragon Force 65 Racing at Spinnaker Dragon Force 65 Racing at Spinnaker The driving rain, howling wind and stream filled roads didn't put off a strong audience The driving rain, howling wind and stream filled roads didn't put off a strong audience of 20 Dragon Force 65 sailors for a fascinating talk with Nigel Barrow on tweaking and tuning your boat. by Steve Bullmore Posted 7 Mar 07:08 GMT DF95 Winter Series at Barton's Point week 5 DF95 Winter Series at Barton's Point week 5 Spring hit East Kent with 12 boats competing in perfect weather Spring hit East Kent with 12 boats competing in perfect weather with a 6-8 knot wind with only a few bends, only dying for the short lunch break after 8 races. by Peter Jackson Posted 7 Mar 06:43 GMT 99th Bacardi Cup Day 5 99th Bacardi Cup Day 5 Cayard Holds Narrow Lead as Scheidt Forces Final-Day Showdown The 99th Bacardi Cup is headed for a final-day showdown. Will we see a Paul Cayard vs. Robert Scheidt match race? Just two teams are left in contention for the 99th Bacardi Cup title: Paul Cayard / Frithjof Kleen and Robert Scheidt / Austin Sperry. by Hannah Lee Noll & Ana Stewart Posted 7 Mar 06:30 GMT 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 2 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 2 The legendary Around the Island Race returned in spectacular fashion The legendary Around the Island Race returned in spectacular fashion on Day 2 of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, delivering thrilling tactics, high speeds, and unforgettable moments on the water. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 7 Mar 04:00 GMT An epic weekend for 24 Christchurch female sailors An epic weekend for 24 Christchurch female sailors Out on the Solent with the Tallships Youth Trust With World Women's day approaching this weekend, it's apt that 24 female sailors from Christchurch Sailing Club have just returned from an epic weekend afloat in the Solent with the Tallships Youth Trust. by Clare de la Feuillade Posted 6 Mar 18:57 GMT Musto Skiff Mainsail X Vote results Musto Skiff Mainsail X Vote results The survey report is due to be published this weekend At the close of the 2025 sailing season, the Musto Skiff class launched their annual 2025 Class Survey, which included a class member vote on the future integration of the small Mainsail X at organised events. by Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 6 Mar 17:17 GMT