Get Ready for Winter Sailing Get Ready for Winter Sailing The temperature might be dropping, but there's still plenty of sailing to be done Whether you're training, racing or simply getting out on the water, the right kit makes all the difference. Discover why upgrading to a 4mm wetsuit could be the key to staying comfortable and making the most of your winter sailing. by Rooster Posted 7 Nov 18:30 GMT Hunts SC Splash & D-Zero Sprint Series Hunts SC Splash & D-Zero Sprint Series Blustery with sunshine, blue skies and a chill in the air Hunts Sailing Club welcomed the D-Zero and Splash fleets to their friendly blue lagoon club based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The forecast was blustery with sunshine, blue skies and a chill in the air for October. by Abby Freeley Posted 7 Nov 18:28 GMT Victory calling, course record likely Victory calling, course record likely Tom Laperche set to finish the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Tom Laperche (SVR) is today closing in on an historic victory on the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe solo ocean sprint across the Atlantic from Saint Malo to Guadeloupe. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 7 Nov 18:22 GMT Noble Marine ILCA 7 UK Inlands at Grafham Water Noble Marine ILCA 7 UK Inlands at Grafham Water Always a great (while cold) opportunity for some competitive racing The Inlands is always a great (while cold) opportunity for some competitive racing. Unfortunately, this year the weather was not on side. by Nathan Russell Posted 7 Nov 17:01 GMT Noble Marine ILCA 6 UK Inlands at Grafham Water Noble Marine ILCA 6 UK Inlands at Grafham Water Just over 80 ILCA 6s from all over the country took part Just over 80 ILCA 6s from all over the country gathered at Grafham Water Sailing Club for the Inland Championships on the Halloween weekend at the end of October / beginning of November. by Thomas Knight Posted 7 Nov 16:56 GMT Noble Marine ILCA 4 UK Inlands at Grafham Water Noble Marine ILCA 4 UK Inlands at Grafham Water The weather was offering little reward for such an early start The final event of the year was the much-anticipated Inlands at Grafham Water, Cambridgeshire's premier sailing venue. Despite the anticipation the weather was offering little reward for such an early start. by Henry Cruse Posted 7 Nov 16:44 GMT New film: triple amputee's Pacific solo voyage New film: triple amputee's Pacific solo voyage British Army veteran Craig Wood has released a film documenting this historic voyage British Army veteran Craig Wood, who overcame life-changing injuries to make history as the world's first triple amputee to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean, setting two Guinness World Records, has launched a film documenting this historic voyage. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 7 Nov 16:00 GMT International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 2 International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 2 Enzo Balanger extends his lead with three more races held Melville Waters, the broad, deep section of the Swan River in Perth, was unavailable until 1600 today, but by the time that rolled around we had a solid sea breeze, the Fremantle Doctor. by Sail-World.com and Down Under Sail Posted 7 Nov 15:16 GMT DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 6 DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 6 Clash of the Titans In East Kent RSC's 6th Open Autumn series event on 5th November there were fireworks as Adrian Tomlinson fought back against a handful of pretenders including little brother David (DT) and returning hero Dave Adams. by Peter Jackson Posted 7 Nov 15:08 GMT 2027 Royal Escape Race Entries Open 2027 Royal Escape Race Entries Open 50th Anniversary edition of one of the south coast's most distinctive sailing events Sussex Yacht Club has officially opened entries for the 2027 Royal Escape Race, inviting sailors to be part of a landmark year as the historic Brighton-to-Normandy offshore race celebrates its 50th anniversary. by Lucy Brooks Posted 7 Nov 15:05 GMT 44Cup to make its debut in Cartagena next week 44Cup to make its debut in Cartagena next week The final 44Cup of the season is taking place in the Murcia region of southern Spain In the last year the 44Cup has already visited two venues for the first time - Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands and Puntaldia in Sardinia. Next week it will visit a third - Cartagena in the Murcia region of southern Spain. by 44Cup Posted 7 Nov 11:56 GMT Hansa Class UK art prize draw Hansa Class UK art prize draw Supporting the team going to the World Championships at Lake Geneva If you love beautiful art, or simply want to support a great cause, please enter this prize draw. by Hansa Class UK Posted 7 Nov 11:50 GMT World Sailing welcomes new sustainability experts World Sailing welcomes new sustainability experts To strengthen sport's positive impact World Sailing is pleased to announce two key appointments to its Sustainability team, with Anne-Cécile Turner joining as Head of Sustainability and Alejandro Bacot Tamayo becoming Sustainability Manager. by World Sailing Posted 7 Nov 10:57 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 6 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 6 This morning, 11th Hour Racing was holding fifth position 350 nm behind the leader Corentin Horeau After the events of yesterday, when Francesca lost use of her bowsprit, she has fully recovered her energy, drive, and positive outlook and this morning was talking about her clear goal of trying to finish this race in the best position possible. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 7 Nov 08:57 GMT Class 5 and Mini Land Yacht Europeans 2026 day 2 Class 5 and Mini Land Yacht Europeans 2026 day 2 More excellent wind and beach conditions Day two dawned even colder on Terschelling, but the competitors were once again rewarded with excellent wind and beach conditions. by Nick Heather Posted 7 Nov 08:26 GMT J/70 World Council confirms 2028 championships J/70 World Council confirms 2028 championships Three championships added to the 2028 program The J/70 International Class World Council has confirmed the following 2028 Championships: by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 6 Nov 21:46 GMT U25 RS Aero European Team Racing day 1 U25 RS Aero European Team Racing day 1 Italy leads both groups after unbeaten opening day in Cagliari Sunshine and good breeze in Cagliari for the U25 RS Aero European Team Racing Championship. Both Italian teams complete the opening round robin undefeated, with defending champion Monaco and Lithuania among the leading contenders. by Elena Giolai Posted 6 Nov 20:16 GMT ORC finishes strong in 2026, looks ahead to 2027 ORC finishes strong in 2026, looks ahead to 2027 Based on year-to-date statistics, the system has once again seen growth 57th ORC General Meeting concluded with delegates from around the world conferring to address the needs of their constituents who race boats as varied as Sportboats to Superyachts in the world's largest fair, scientific, transparent system of handicapping by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 6 Nov 19:30 GMT Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe day 6 Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe day 6 Black Friday for some, golden Saturday awaits Laperche With a little over 500nm to run to the finish line off Pointe-à-Pitre and a lead of nearly 400 miles over second placed Thomas Coville, victory in the 13th edition seems all but assured for Tom Laperche, (SVR Lazartigue). by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 6 Nov 18:03 GMT RS Sailing Secures Long-Term Investment RS Sailing Secures Long-Term Investment Part of the next stage of RS's strategic growth plan Swedish marine investor Fredriksborgs Förvaltnings AB and the owners of Rototek Ltd join forces to invest in the world's leading dinghy brand, RS Sailing, as part of the next stage of RS's strategic growth plan. by RS Sailing Posted 6 Nov 16:41 GMT A fantastic and busy summer for GP Watercraft A fantastic and busy summer for GP Watercraft From coaching sailors at international events to supporting the next generation of young racers It's been a fantastic summer for GP Watercraft, with a busy calendar of international championships, junior and youth coaching, and plenty happening behind the scenes as our retail business continues to grow. by GP Watercraft Posted 6 Nov 15:53 GMT International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 1 International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 1 The Fremantle Doctor left it until late in the day to appear The Fremantle Doctor left it until late in the day to appear, but when it did come in there was a superb breeze for the foilers to knock in three great races. by Sail-World.com and Down Under Sail Posted 6 Nov 13:40 GMT Class 5 and Mini Land Yacht Europeans 2026 day 1 Class 5 and Mini Land Yacht Europeans 2026 day 1 58 sailors race on the beach at Terschelling, Netherlands Pilots began arriving on Terschelling over the weekend, keen to make the most of a few days of practice ahead of the 2026 Class 5 and Mini Yacht European Championships, which run from 4-7 November. by Nick Heather Posted 6 Nov 13:34 GMT Can anyone catch Corentin Horeau? Can anyone catch Corentin Horeau? After five days at sea in the tough 13th Route du Rhum Thousands of race fans around the world have been watching the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe and wondering why so many skippers and boats are getting into difficulties in the middle section of the race. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 6 Nov 12:49 GMT 2026 J/24 Worlds opens at Sandringham YC 2026 J/24 Worlds opens at Sandringham YC Port Phillip Bay delivered an exacting first test for the J/24 World Championship fleet today. Light and unstable conditions tested the international J/24 fleet in today's Invitation Race before competitors from 10 nations came together for a Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony and Parade of Nations at Sandringham Yacht Club. by Carina Tomietto Posted 6 Nov 12:33 GMT New Zealand Sailor of the Year winners New Zealand Sailor of the Year winners Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush named as the New Zealand Sailor of the Year Kiwi sailors Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have capped off a great year on the water by scooping three awards at the 2026 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards, including sharing the coveted title of Sailor of the Year. by Yachting New Zealand Posted 6 Nov 12:26 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 5 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 5 Bowsprit failure as 11th Hour Racing was holding third position in rough conditions During her fifth night at sea in the Route du Rhum, Francesca experienced a serious setback when the bowsprit on 11th Hour Racing broke as the boat was reaching at speed at a position about 450 nautical miles west of Horta in the Azores. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 6 Nov 12:00 GMT Route du Rhum Video Update Route du Rhum Video Update Ultim Banque Populaire XI skipper rescue, complex weather systems cause chaos Armel Le Cle´ac'h was rescued from the upturned Maxi Banque Populaire XI by the crew of Palexpo, a Panamanian cargo ship, and is safe and well on board. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Nov 10:37 GMT Halloween ROTTERS at Ripon Halloween ROTTERS at Ripon End of Season Awards for under 16s who have been having a lot of fun in dinghies The main aim of the day was to complete 3 races for the Towers Cup (open to all sailors under 16) and the MiniHelm trophy (open to all sailors in Yr6 and below), with supported sailing and joyrides available for our Pirates and Beginners. by Lucy Priest Posted 6 Nov 10:21 GMT Plym YC Autumn Series Plym YC Autumn Series The end of another successful year of racing in Plymouth Sound 21 boats sailed across both fleets, with a wide variety of courses and conditions that truly embodied the weather throughout the season, but also the versatile race offering at the Plym. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 6 Nov 09:18 GMT Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Day 6 Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Day 6 Italian skipper Ambrogio Beccari forced to retire from the race after a heavy fall Italian skipper Ambrogio Beccaria has been forced to retire: after a heavy fall inside his cockpit last night—while holding fifth place in the 60-foot monohull class—the skipper of Allagrande Mapei is suffering from severe back pain. by Andi Robertson Posted 6 Nov 08:32 GMT Manly16s Club Championships heat 4 Manly16s Club Championships heat 4 Do you believe things happen for a reason? Do you believe things happen for a reason? Buckingham Marine Services skipper Daniel Turner certainly does after a chance meeting with an old sailing mate changed the course of Saturday's third club championship heat of the season. by Adam Lucius Posted 6 Nov 06:09 GMT Bartley Beast 2026/2027 first round cancelled Bartley Beast 2026/2027 first round cancelled The opener will now take place on 5th December 2026 It is with regret that Bartley Sailing Club has chosen to cancel the first round of the Bartley Beast due to adverse weather forecasts. by Mark Reddington Posted 6 Nov 06:04 GMT AC Recon: Nov 5: Lighter breeze tests Kiwis AC Recon: Nov 5: Lighter breeze tests Kiwis ETNZ rolled out of the shed on Thursday morning for their likely last day of this training block With a wet and variable weather system forecast to roll in over the weekend ETNZ rolled out of the shed at 0910 Thursday morning for their likely last day of this training block. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 6 Nov 05:42 GMT SailGP: Jake Pye signs with BlackFoils SailGP: Jake Pye signs with BlackFoils Ahead of the start of the Transfer Season, top foiling sailor Jake Pye signs with BlackFoils Ahead of the start of the Transfer Season, top foiling sailor Jake Pye signs with BlackFoils. He is currently training with the team at the SailGP facility in Pensacola. by James Rigby/Black Foils Posted 6 Nov 03:33 GMT P&B Black Friday starts today P&B Black Friday starts today It's the best time of year to sort your kit The boat's in the shed, the frostbite series is on, and it's the best time of year to sort your kit. Our Black Friday sale is live now, and it runs all the way to Cyber Monday. by P&B Posted 5 Nov 20:07 GMT ARC+ start delayed due to weather conditions ARC+ start delayed due to weather conditions The first leg of the Rally was due to leave for the Cape Verde islands on Sunday The first leg of the Rally was due to leave Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to the Cape Verde islands on Sunday 8 November, but two low pressure weather systems close to the Canary Islands are set to cause atypical conditions on the planned departure date. by World Cruising Club Posted 5 Nov 20:03 GMT Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe day 5 Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe day 5 Catch 'Coco' if you can? Since making his escape two days ago, when he outsmarted the two class leaders, Italy's Ambrogio Beccaria and Franco-Brit Sam Goodchild, French skipper Corentin Horeau has built what looks like a secure lead at the front of the 21 boat IMOCA fleet. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 5 Nov 18:22 GMT Enzo Balanger set to defend Moth Worlds title Enzo Balanger set to defend Moth Worlds title Racing starts Friday in Perth, Australia One year after becoming the first French sailor in history to win the Moth World Championship, Enzo Balanger returns to the international elite of the class in Perth, Australia, determined to defend his world title. by K-Challenge Posted 5 Nov 17:10 GMT Halloween Spooks the Young Guns at Chipstead Halloween Spooks the Young Guns at Chipstead Quite a few sailors turned up in fancy dress! At the end of every season we run the Young Guns event at Chipstead SC, giving all the Chipmates the opportunity to put everything they have learnt during the season into practice in a two-race series. by Simon Gillow & Rebecca Asker Posted 5 Nov 16:16 GMT Updated IRC Race Management Guidelines Updated IRC Race Management Guidelines Detailed advice to organisers of IRC racing The IRC Rating Authority has published an updated edition of its IRC Race Management Guidelines, giving event organisers practical, IRC-specific support when planning and delivering racing at every level. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 5 Nov 15:42 GMT Tom Partridge appointed Royal Thames YC Commodore Tom Partridge appointed Royal Thames YC Commodore Following the Club's AGM on 28 October 2026 The Royal Thames Yacht Club has appointed Tom Partridge as its new Commodore for a three-year term, following the Club's AGM on 28 October 2026. by Robin Tott Posted 5 Nov 15:36 GMT World Sailing Equipment Development Programme World Sailing Equipment Development Programme Application and selection process confirmed World Sailing has confirmed the application and selection process for its Equipment Development Programme, established as part of its partnership with World Sailing Development Partner, leading marine manufacturer FarEast. by World Sailing Posted 5 Nov 15:17 GMT A+T Instruments power 10% of top superyachts A+T Instruments power 10% of top superyachts 50% of the 100 largest sailing yachts in the world are A+T customers 50% of the 100 largest sailing yachts in the world are A+T customers. 10% of the 1,000 largest sailing yachts have full A+T systems on board. by A+T Instruments Posted 5 Nov 12:00 GMT 2026 Henri-Lloyd Racing Series Final 2026 Henri-Lloyd Racing Series Final High pressure brought a chilly northerly breeze over the weekend With a new sponsor on board, the 2026 Henri-Lloyd Racing Series (Prometheus Sailing Racing Series) took place over several weekends throughout the year. by Terry Hunt Posted 5 Nov 11:51 GMT Musto Skiff Winter Open 2026 at Itchenor Musto Skiff Winter Open 2026 at Itchenor Day one brought bright skies with a gentle warmth With the sun setting on the summer season and the hardy sailors readying themselves for winter sailing, this was the perfect transitional event. Itchenor SC welcomed 16 Musto Skiffs for the final gathering of this year's UK class events calendar. by Steve Robson Posted 5 Nov 10:09 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 4 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 4 The next big challenge is a deep depression now forming north of the Azores The 2026 Route du Rhum is proving a complete challenge for its solo skippers, with retirements throughout the six classes and three capsizes in the multihulls. But thankfully, all the skippers involved are safe. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 5 Nov 09:37 GMT RS400 & RS200 Frostie Series at RNIYC Week 1 RS400 & RS200 Frostie Series at RNIYC Week 1 Welcoming back the RS200 class back to join the racing with the RS400 fleet In the 20th year of the Frosite Series at Royal North of Ireland YC, we welcomed back the RS200 class back to join the racing with the RS400 fleet. by Andrew Vaughan Posted 5 Nov 07:27 GMT