Restock Alert: 2mm Neo Socks Restock Alert: 2mm Neo Socks Nothing ends a winter session quicker than numb, freezing feet Nothing ends a winter session quicker than numb, freezing feet. That's exactly why the VCOLD 2mm Neoprene Socks sold out so fast last time. by Vaikobi Posted 4 Jun 22:31 BST Loro Piana Giraglia preview Loro Piana Giraglia preview 73rd edition will feature four days of inshore racing in Saint-Tropez The Loro Piana Giraglia is organised by Yacht Club Italiano in collaboration with Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, under the guidance of the Federazione Italiana Vela and the Fédération Française de Voile. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 4 Jun 22:15 BST Enterprise Scottish Area Championships preview Enterprise Scottish Area Championships preview Bluebell Series continues at East Lothian Following on from a highly successful National Championships, the Bluebell fleet now turns its attention to the next event in the Traveller Series as sailors make their way East to East Lothian Yacht Club in North Berwick for the Area Championships. by Claire Watson Posted 4 Jun 20:33 BST Hayling Island Open Youth Race Week preview Hayling Island Open Youth Race Week preview 15 races are scheduled plus a packed social calendar Hayling Island Sailing Club's Youth Race Week returns in 2026, proudly supported by Rooster as title sponsor. by Hayling Island Sailing Club Posted 4 Jun 19:56 BST Range Rover Sardinia Cup offshore race Range Rover Sardinia Cup offshore race Committee's decision to postpone proved to be the right one The long-distance offshore race in the Range Rover Sardinia Cup concluded this morning as participants completed the course of approximately 130 miles. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 4 Jun 18:56 BST ILCA open meeting at Bough Beech ILCA open meeting at Bough Beech This was clearly going to be a day for patience Bough Beech held their annual ILCA open event on the 30th May 2026 and as had been forecast, a gloriously sunny May day greeted the 21 enthusiastic sailors as did a distinct lack of wind. This was clearly going to be a day for patience. by Sam Boniface Posted 4 Jun 16:43 BST SSL Gold Cup Africa & Oceania Qualifier Overall SSL Gold Cup Africa & Oceania Qualifier Overall Saving the Best till Last on Golden Thursday The pressure on Lake Neuchâtel ramped up a notch on the final day with double points on offer. The racing was electric from the get go, with Tahiti Black Pearls going on the attack, pushing their main rivals Seychelles Vann Swet over the line early. by SSL Media Posted 4 Jun 15:54 BST America's Cup: Ainslie takes to fire escape America's Cup: Ainslie takes to fire escape Brits Cup team split before the 2024 America's Cup in Barcelona, and ended in an acrimonious divorce The Defence by Athena Racing reveals how and when the relationship between the two parties began to break down, before the 2024 America's Cup in Barcelona, and ended in a very acrimonious divorce in January 2025. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 4 Jun 15:44 BST Cup Spy: Emirates Team NZ resume AC75 testing Cup Spy: Emirates Team NZ resume AC75 testing America's Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand resumed its AC75 test program in the Gulf. America's Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, resumed its AC75 test program in the Hauraki Gulf today, June 4. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 4 Jun 12:29 BST Henri-Lloyd to open new store at Portsmouth Henri-Lloyd to open new store at Portsmouth Doors open at Gunwharf Quays on 11th June Henri-Lloyd is expanding its UK retail presence with the opening of a new store at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, on Thursday 11th June. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 4 Jun 12:00 BST Erica Lush Retires from La Solitaire du Figaro Erica Lush Retires from La Solitaire du Figaro Mainsail damaged while closing in on finish line American offshore sailor Erica Lush made the difficult decision to retire from the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec in the competition's third and final leg. Damage to the mainsail during a period of heavy wind could not be repaired on board. by Mark LeBeau Posted 4 Jun 11:49 BST 2026 Dutch Water Week day 2 2026 Dutch Water Week day 2 The top sailors wisely keep quiet about the weather forecast today From the moment the sailors arrived on the beach of Almere, the sailing weather was beautiful. With such a great start to the day, a vital piece of advice is: don't mention the weather, so as not to jinx the weather gods. by Dutch Water Week Posted 4 Jun 11:10 BST A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 3 A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 3 Helms nervously survey the chop, debating whether to go out or not It was back to business as usual today after the sailor's traumas of Tuesday. The overnight high winds from the Northeast had left a decent bit of chop though, and this was arriving onshore to scare people. by Gordon Upton Posted 4 Jun 10:03 BST Scottish Open Challenger Championship at Prestwick Scottish Open Challenger Championship at Prestwick A new venue for the class, and on the sea too! Eleven Challengers with eager, but slightly apprehensive, sailors and helpers arrived at Prestwick SC to prepare for the Scottish Open Challenger Championship. The apprehension was because this was a new venue for Challengers and on the sea to boot! by Duncan Greenhalgh Posted 4 Jun 09:37 BST 2026 Portimão X-15 Wingfoil Series 2026 Portimão X-15 Wingfoil Series Spectacular One Design Racing in Portugal The Portimão 2026 X-15 Wingfoil Series delivered two days of close and highly competitive racing, bringing together riders from 17 nations to compete on identical X-15 equipment in the class's unique one design format. by Ava Hider Posted 4 Jun 08:43 BST Optos Scottish Schools Brown Cup preview Optos Scottish Schools Brown Cup preview Loch Earn SC looking forward to welcoming around 60 young sailors Loch Earn Sailing Club is looking forward to welcoming around 60 young sailors to the 2026 Scottish Schools Brown Cup on Monday 8 June 2026. by Scottish School Sailing Posted 4 Jun 08:04 BST Sailing Grand Slam and Foiling Week join forces Sailing Grand Slam and Foiling Week join forces The collaboration begins with co-branded initiatives around Foiling Week Malcesine Organisers of the Sailing Grand Slam and Foiling Week announce a strategic collaboration to grow the future of high-performance sailing, designed to strengthen connections across the rapidly evolving worlds of foiling sailing, windfoiling and kitefoiling. by We Are Foiling Posted 4 Jun 07:17 BST Santa Maria Cup Day 1 Santa Maria Cup Day 1 Racing in Stage 2 of 2026 Womens World Match Racing Tour underway The opening day of the Santa Maria Cup, Stage 2 of the 2026 Women's World Match Racing Tour, delivered a thrilling start on the waters of Annapolis as ten of the world's top women match racing teams battled for early supremacy. by Women's WMRT Posted 4 Jun 06:41 BST Nicolas Lunven, the winning comeback Nicolas Lunven, the winning comeback Crowned champion in the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec By finishing fourth in the final leg of the 57th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec between Pornichet and Le Havre, Nicolas Lunven (PRB) secured overall victory ahead of Alexis Thomas (Wings of the Ocean) and Paul Morvan (Foricher-French Touch). by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 4 Jun 05:48 BST 2026 Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship Day 1 2026 Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship Day 1 Stormy opening races on Lake Balaton, Hungary The 2026 Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship got underway in dramatic fashion on Lake Balaton, where thunderstorms, shifting winds and a storm warning tested both sailors and race officials before a single opening race could be completed. by International Star Class Posted 4 Jun 05:38 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 finish La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 finish Paul Morvan (Foricher – French Touch) crosses the finish line in Le Havre, Normandy Paul Morvan crossed the finish line in Le Havre, Normandy, as the winner on Thursday, June 4, at 1:17:57 a.m. (French time). by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 4 Jun 02:36 BST Yachting World Dayboats at Avon Yachting World Dayboats at Avon The annual migration from the coast to Gloucestershire The annual migration of YWDB's from the coast to Gloucestershire took place at the weekend with nine boats competing in a calm and beautifully sunny event. There was very little wind, a fair bit of current, and it was extremely hot. by Simon Bullingham Posted 3 Jun 22:13 BST Supernova Traveller Series at Cardiff Bay Supernova Traveller Series at Cardiff Bay Welsh Dragon event keeps Race Officer and team busy The Supernova fleet enjoyed a challenging and highly competitive day of racing on a wonderful sunny day in Cardiff Bay. With the Welsh Dragon event delivering shifting winds, multiple course changes and close racing throughout the fleet. by David Cann Posted 3 Jun 21:56 BST I don't know what hurts the most today I don't know what hurts the most today Irish Figaro skipper Tom Dolan speaks about running aground The sea is generous with moments of triumph, but it can turn in an instant. On Tuesday night, while leading both the third and final leg of the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec and the overall standings, Irish skipper Tom Dolan ran aground. by Tom Dolan - Kingspan Sailing Posted 3 Jun 21:45 BST Solo open meeting at Leigh-on-Sea Solo open meeting at Leigh-on-Sea A good westerly wind greeted sailors to the Thames Estuary This year's Solo Open Meeting, the tenth which the LSC have run, followed on from the previous day's Vintage Championships saw a small but relative competitive fleet of much newer boats combined with the remnants of yesterday's older boats. by Colin Walker Posted 3 Jun 21:01 BST Solo Vintage Championship at Leigh-on-Sea Solo Vintage Championship at Leigh-on-Sea Sail numbers from 33xx to 44xx are fine examples of the class of yesteryear Eight visitors and nine club members entered for this the eighth Solo Vintage Championship at this club, again well supported by Rooster Sailing. by Colin Walker Posted 3 Jun 20:01 BST SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa & Oceania Qualifier Day 2 SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa & Oceania Qualifier Day 2 All Square Ahead of Golden Thursday With the threat of storms gone and the rain clearing a beautiful 10 to 13 knot from the South West, all was set on Lake Neuchâtel for a perfect day's sailing. by SSL Media Posted 3 Jun 19:07 BST Cape 31 Med circuit round 3 preview Cape 31 Med circuit round 3 preview 15 teams set to line up in Bonifacio, Corsica, for the biggest event so far The Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit returns to action this weekend in Bonifacio, Corsica, with 15 teams set to line up for the biggest event of the 2026 season so far. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 3 Jun 19:01 BST B&G joins Francesca Clapcich as official supplier B&G joins Francesca Clapcich as official supplier As a B&G Ambassador, Francesca will benefit from B&G's 70-year expertise B&G®, the world leader in sailing electronics, has joined Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing as an official supplier, supporting the Italian American skipper in her campaign to race in the 2028 Vendée Globe. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 3 Jun 18:15 BST Normandy Channel Race 2026 Finish Normandy Channel Race 2026 Finish Guillaume Pirouelle and Jules Ducelier take the win at 4:20 PM in Ouistreham Guillaume Pirouelle and Jules Ducelier on SOGESTRAN - SEAFRIGO are the overall winners of the 17th edition of the CIC NORMANDY CHANNEL RACE by crossing the finish line of the 17th CIC NORMANDY CHANNEL RACE today at 4:20 PM in Ouistreham. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Jun 18:10 BST Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Whitstable Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Whitstable Sunshine, a flooding tide, and a steady easterly F3 set a perfect racecourse After a week of water supply issues in town, Whitstable Yacht Club welcomed the Merlin Rocket fleet alongside a strong home Tasar contingent for a combined Silver Tiller open over the last May weekend. by James Wells & Anna Aylward Posted 3 Jun 17:26 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 update La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 update English Channel is showing all its harshness to the competitors Today, the English Channel is showing all its harshness to the competitors of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 3 Jun 15:43 BST Green light for FPT x Windy Days Podersdorf Green light for FPT x Windy Days Podersdorf Riders arriving early were welcomed by a run of all-time Podersdorf conditions FPT x Windy Days Podersdorf is officially under way starting today, and before competition has even begun, Lake Neusiedl has already delivered. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 3 Jun 15:06 BST Cowes Spring Classics 2026 Cowes Spring Classics 2026 Whooper crowned overall winner The 2026 Cowes Spring Classics concluded in spectacular style after a memorable weekend of competitive racing, elegant classic yachts and vibrant social celebrations on the Solent. by Mary Scott-Jackson Posted 3 Jun 14:31 BST Rolex TP52 World Championship 2026 Preview Rolex TP52 World Championship 2026 Preview The regatta is one of the most revered in world sailing and its title among the most coveted The 2026 edition of the Rolex TP52 World Championship will be held at the illustrious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, bringing together the finest grand prix sailing crews for an exacting week of elite competition. by Quinag Posted 3 Jun 13:25 BST Kelpies Cup and Three Bridges Muster at Port Edgar Kelpies Cup and Three Bridges Muster at Port Edgar Forth Yacht Clubs Association event is really taking off, with 51 boats The Kelpies Cup event underwent a bit of a revival in 2025 and now has really taken off in 2026 with a composite event hosted at Port Edgar Yacht Club (PEYC) near Edinburgh involving yacht cruisers, plus yacht and dinghy racers. by J Bull, T Kirchin, C Simpson, J Scott, P Sykes Posted 3 Jun 12:56 BST A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 2 A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 2 Sailing, in common with most sports, can both delight and disappoint in equal measure Sailing, in common with most sports, can both delight and disappoint in equal measure. Today was one of those days at the 2026 A-Cat European Championships, at the FRVM centre in Los Alcazares. by Gordon Upton Posted 3 Jun 11:24 BST GP14 Northern Bell and Midland Bell at Budworth GP14 Northern Bell and Midland Bell at Budworth One of the biggest GP14 events of the year, with an innovative regatta fleet The GP14 Open at Budworth proved, once again, to be a memorable day with 31 boats entered, an ideal force 3 westerly down the Mere and sailors of all ages and ability taking part. One of the biggest GP14 events of the year. by Mike Martin Posted 3 Jun 10:48 BST Marblehead Halfpenny Trophy at Littleton Marblehead Halfpenny Trophy at Littleton Phil Holliday wins GAMES 5 event It is not surprising that, with a huge amount of MYA membership input into the hugely successful IOM Worlds at Datchet earlier this month, enthusiasm for radio sailing was having a holiday and the entry to this annual event was just seven competitors. by Roger Stollery Posted 3 Jun 10:30 BST 2026 Dutch Water Week day 1 2026 Dutch Water Week day 1 Challenging conditions on the opening day in Almere The opening day was defined by the inherently fickle nature of the Dutch weather. Several showers passed over the racecourse just off the coast of Almere, causing treacherous changes. by Dutch Water Week Posted 3 Jun 10:15 BST Tasar TT at Whitstable Tasar TT at Whitstable Uncertain water supply to the club put off some competitors The first Tasar TT of 2026 over the weekend shared with the Merlin Rockets. One that locals and travellers alike were looking forward to. by Mark Barnes Posted 3 Jun 10:04 BST B&G Powers New Jon Buoy Smart Release System B&G Powers New Jon Buoy Smart Release System Life-saving breakthrough in partnership with Ocean Safety B&G has partnered with Ocean Safety to bring to market a breakthrough in man-overboard (MOB) response technology: the Jon Buoy Smart Release, the first ever Ocean Safety product to integrate directly with a vessel's navigation system. by B&G Posted 3 Jun 09:00 BST Southend Barge Match at Thorpe Bay Southend Barge Match at Thorpe Bay The weather could not have been better Thorpe Bay Yacht Club were delighted to again host the annual Southend Barge Match last Saturday. The weather could not have been better. Beautiful sunshine and our famous easterly sea breeze building nicely in the early morning. by Howard Warrington Posted 3 Jun 07:49 BST Clockwork back in time for 4th Rolex Sydney Hobart Clockwork back in time for 4th Rolex Sydney Hobart Mary Ann Harvey struggled to remember why she signed up when asked During the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart, Mary Ann Harvey, co-owner of the Sydney 38 Clockwork, struggled to remember why she signed up for the 628 nautical mile race for a fourth time. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 3 Jun 07:22 BST Normandy Channel Race 2026 Day 4 Normandy Channel Race 2026 Day 4 Epic ride in the English Channel for the Class40s The Class40 LEGALLAIS reached the Wolf Rock lighthouse on the southwest tip of England in the lead. Wednesday, June 3 at 05:03: SOGESTRAN-SEAFRIGO rounded the mark off Dieppe in the lead. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Jun 07:13 BST Tom Dolan forced to retire while leading the fleet Tom Dolan forced to retire while leading the fleet Running aground at 00:16 on the Chaussée de Sein during La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 While leading the fleet alongside Loïs Berrehar (Banque Populaire), Tom Dolan (Kingspan) ran aground at 00:16 on the Chaussée de Sein, just a few cable lengths from Beg ar C'hale, off the Île de Sein. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 3 Jun 05:54 BST Irish Flying Fifteen Northern Championship Irish Flying Fifteen Northern Championship Shifty, tactical, cloudy conditions over two days at Strangford Lough The short blast of summer that had provided long sunny days didn't last until the weekend 30/31 May 2026, however the predicted rain didn't materialise so the fleet of 18 Flying fifteens enjoyed shifty, tactical, cloudy conditions. by Niall Bradshaw Posted 2 Jun 22:10 BST The New York Sail Grand Prix Start Collision The New York Sail Grand Prix Start Collision Video Analysis and Reaction On Sunday at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix there was a collision involving three teams in the final seconds before the Race 3 start. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Jun 20:43 BST