Stride Forward charity in Round the Island Race Stride Forward charity in Round the Island Race "We're not talking about our injuries. We're just people going for a sail." "The time on the boat, and the time on the water, has been the first time in the four years since my injuries, that I have felt more like that previous version of myself. We're not talking about our injuries. We're just people going for a sail." by Stride Forward Posted 16 Jul 20:24 BST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 3 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 3 Championship showdowns set as qualifying concludes Day 3 of the 65th Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta brought the qualifying series to a dramatic close, with the world's best Formula Kite and iQFOiL athletes securing their positions for Thursday's medal rounds. by Long Beach OCR Posted 16 Jul 18:31 BST 2026 Tornado World Championship day 2 2026 Tornado World Championship day 2 Quiberon delivered another exciting day Patience was the key on Day 2 of the 2026 Tornado World Championship as competitors waited ashore for the sea breeze to establish. With the wind proving slow to develop, the Race Committee displayed the "go flag" at 14:15, calling the fleet afloat. by Paul Bastard Posted 16 Jul 18:22 BST SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 3 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 3 Rio Tickets on the Line Lake Neuchâtel was sparkling on Thursday morning, and the wind filled in to allow racing to start at 11.30. With sunshine and breeze the SSL 47 yachts were gleaming, we were all set for another cracking day. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 16 Jul 17:44 BST Finn and Phantom joint open meeting preview Finn and Phantom joint open meeting preview Lee-on-the-Solent will welcome both clases... but first, imagine you're in the office... It's Thursday. You're sat at your desk - its hot outside and you're thinking about sailing, big skies, big seas, 12 - 18 knots of wind over the perfect waves at the perfect downwind angle. by Mark Spruce Posted 16 Jul 17:03 BST St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Registration Opens St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Registration Opens Champions Lead Next Generation The Notice of Race for the 47th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is now live on Yacht Scoring, and registration is officially open for sailors eager to secure their place in the Caribbean's biggest and most exciting sailing event: March 4-7, 2027. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 16 Jul 15:48 BST RS200 Nationals pre-championship boat checklist! RS200 Nationals pre-championship boat checklist! It could make the difference between a week spent racing and a week spent repairing The Nationals are coming. You've booked the accommodation, entered the event and hopefully spent some time on the water. But is your boat ready? by Cameron Harris Posted 16 Jul 15:30 BST Lark National Championship runners and riders Lark National Championship runners and riders Listing the top ten contenders and those to watch in the category prizes The Musto Lark Nationals (26th-29th July) revisits the iconic Cornish venue of Fowey for the first time in 32 years! Combined with a strong growth in the Lark fleet, this stunning venue has already attracted over 40 entries (31 last year). by Nigel Scott Posted 16 Jul 14:51 BST Essential Checks Before You Set Sail from InsureMy Essential Checks Before You Set Sail from InsureMy Don't leave the dock without these simple checks done! The summer's heat waves have seen perfect condition for getting afloat, whether you're planning coastal cruising, local racing, or longer offshore adventures. by Sarah Heron Posted 16 Jul 10:30 BST America's Cup: Brits have more legal fisticuffs America's Cup: Brits have more legal fisticuffs Ownership of the British AC75 still in dispute - Ratcliffe downplays headline issues The latest (and probably the last) Reply in the ongoing legal spat between Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Ben Ainslie has just been released by the UK Admiralty Court. The matter seems to be headed for a formal Hearing in January 2027. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 16 Jul 09:51 BST Sidmouth Scorpion Open Sidmouth Scorpion Open A weekend splashed out with a host of top-level sports events The weekend of 11-12 July 2026 splashed out with a host of top-level sports events, ranging from an England World Cup Quarter Final to the Wimbledon Finals. Most significant of all, however, was the Scorpion Class Open Meeting at Sidmouth Sailing Club. by Steve McCarthy Posted 16 Jul 09:01 BST Competition to Win a RS Zest Competition to Win a RS Zest A boat that welcomes everyone onto the water RS Sailing is celebrating the RS Games 2026, its flagship quadrennial regatta, by giving sailors everywhere the chance to win a brand-new RS Zest in a free-to-enter global competition. by RS Sailing Posted 16 Jul 08:30 BST 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 3 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 3 Roy Levy and Ariel Gal Move to the Top It was a long day in Gdynia on the third day of the Junior World Championships. The 470 sailors started racing as planned, but changing weather conditions affected the schedule. by International 470 Class Association Posted 16 Jul 07:26 BST Vaikobi 2mm LongJohns are back! Vaikobi 2mm LongJohns are back! Hurry in while your size is in stock Need a wetsuit that can keep up with high physical output in cool to cold conditions? Our 2mm LongJohn is now restocked and ready for you. by Vaikobi Posted 16 Jul 01:19 BST SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 2 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 2 Twist and Shout The early morning alarm clock in Grandson was the crack of thunder as a storm brought rain, hail and lightning to the lake, before clearing by daybreak. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 16 Jul 01:16 BST Solo class Nigel Pusinelli Trophy Solo class Nigel Pusinelli Trophy Among the competitors were some of the big hitters This would be one of those events where imperfect regatta organising collides with perfect weather, the result, a Championship that will last long in the memory of the few sailors that attended. by Will Loy Posted 15 Jul 22:14 BST Six Metre Swiss National Championship day 1 Six Metre Swiss National Championship day 1 Thunderstorm system puts paid to racing on Lake Geneva No races were completed on the opening day of the International Six Metre Swiss Championships, due to light and unstable winds left in the wake of a thunderstorm cell that moved through the region in the early afternoon, bringing squalls and heavy rain. by International Six Metre Association Posted 15 Jul 21:53 BST Southern Topper Spring Series finale at Stokes Bay Southern Topper Spring Series finale at Stokes Bay Warm weather and clear skies greeted the 30 keen sailors Warm weather and clear skies greeted the 30 keen Topper sailors at Stokes Bay on Saturday the 11th of June for the last Southern Traveller open in the series for 2026. by Reuben Wealthy Posted 15 Jul 19:04 BST MidSummer Medley Weekend at Ripon MidSummer Medley Weekend at Ripon Providing racing for a massive range of ages and experience levels Ripon Sailing Club held its MidSummer Medley over the 11th & 12th July, providing racing for a massive range of ages and experience levels across the weekend. by Lucy Priest Posted 15 Jul 18:28 BST Paul Meilhat and Mariana Lobato launch new IMOCA Paul Meilhat and Mariana Lobato launch new IMOCA 'United by the Ocean' is ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic French skipper Paul Meilhat and Portuguese co-skipper Mariana Lobato have launched the IMOCA boat they will race in The Ocean Race Atlantic (2026) and The Ocean Race around the world (2027) today in Lorient, France. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Jul 18:23 BST Fireball World Championship runners and riders Fireball World Championship runners and riders The migration has begun! Across Britain, Fireball sailors are beginning to point their cars towards Devon for the Fireball Worlds that start next week. The roads into Torbay are already filling with trailers, roof racks, and people failing to reverse a trailer. by UK Fireball Association Posted 15 Jul 16:05 BST Disability Awareness Day on the River Dart Disability Awareness Day on the River Dart Sailors demonstrate the Easy Access Pontoon and hoist at Dartmouth Two long-standing organisations based on the River Dart joined forces on Disability Awareness Day to showcase a partnership based on facilities and funding, displaying how people with disabilities can access and enjoy the water. by Lucy Baker-Kind Posted 15 Jul 13:48 BST Zhik's Dinghy Hiking Range Zhik's Dinghy Hiking Range The most Comprehensive and Inclusive System on the Market With dedicated women's and men's hiker suits, plus footwear, straps, Powerpads® and Carbon X Insoles, Zhik's complete system helps sailors build their fastest setup. by Zhik Posted 15 Jul 12:00 BST ILCA 6 Youth European Championships day 2 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships day 2 Shifty winds test the fleets in Thessaloniki Racing resumed as scheduled at 15:00 on Day 2 of the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy, with fleets heading back out onto both course areas in the Thermaic Gulf. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 15 Jul 10:43 BST Tango wins Etchells Europeans at Cork Week Tango wins Etchells Europeans at Cork Week Three excellent days of racing were provided by RO Ciarán McSweeney and his crew Tango, helmed by Chris Hampton of the Royal Brighton YC in Australia, crewed by Charlie Cumbley and Sam Haines, won the 2026 Etchells Europeans held recently during Cork Week counting 6 firsts and a third place to win by a considerable margin. by Michael McCann Posted 15 Jul 09:53 BST 72nd Junior Schools Championship at Itchenor 72nd Junior Schools Championship at Itchenor It was quite a sight to see 80 RS Fevas beating their way down the Reach Following the Senior Schools Championships, a fleet of old friends and fresh faces descended upon Itchenor Sailing Club for the Junior Schools Championships. It was quite a sight on Thursday morning to see 80 RS Fevas beating their way down. by Ryan Breach Posted 15 Jul 08:51 BST Rooster Southern Topper Traveller Spring Series Rooster Southern Topper Traveller Spring Series 62 sailors took part across the six events This year, an impressive 62 sailors took part in the Southern Topper Traveller Spring Series. Six events were hosted at Spinnaker, Oxford, Hamble River, Weymouth, Bosham and Stokes Bay Sailing Clubs, with competitors counting their best four results. by Emily Doughty & Sally Wilson Posted 15 Jul 08:34 BST 29th Waller-Harris Two-handed Triangle Race 29th Waller-Harris Two-handed Triangle Race With a reputation for combining serious racing with great camaraderie ashore When it comes to short-handed racing the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club's Waller-Harris 2-handed Triangle has established an enviable reputation for combining serious racing with great camaraderie ashore. by Bill Harris Posted 15 Jul 07:27 BST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 2 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 2 California Dreamin' Long Beach once again delivered world-class racing conditions Tuesday as sunshine, steady afternoon sea breezes and flat-water conditions challenged more than 100 of the world's top Olympic windsurfers and kiteboarders competing. by Long Beach OCR Posted 15 Jul 07:11 BST AC Recon: Is Luna Rossa about to shift gears? AC Recon: Is Luna Rossa about to shift gears? Italy continues to consolidate and build momentum towards the America's Cup Match in 12 months. Italian Challenger Luna Rossa has put in three good sailing days, in moderate to fresh breezes off the team base in Cagliari, Sardinia. The team continues to consolidate and build momentum towards the America's Cup Match in 12 months. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 15 Jul 01:09 BST Medway Regatta 2026 Medway Regatta 2026 48 boats from 16 clubs made it to Wilsonian SC Wilsonian Sailing Club was delighted to host its flagship event once again, the ever-growing Medway Regatta, welcoming 48 boats and sailors from 16 visiting clubs across the country. The event also incorporated a highly successful Vareo Open Meeting. by Steve James Posted 14 Jul 22:12 BST Round the Island Race photos from Paul Gibbins Round the Island Race photos from Paul Gibbins Story of the day, from the man behind the shots This year's Round the Island race was a gift for photographers. With the current heat wave and a welcome easterly breeze kicking in, the race promised every sailors cliche of fair winds and calm seas. by Paul Gibbins Photography Posted 14 Jul 20:12 BST SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 1 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 1 Smoothly Does It It was a scorching start to the day in Grandson as the teams made their final preparations and Regatta Director Paul Hutton-Ashkenny outlined the plan, including details on the new Cyclops load cells on the backstays to protect the boats. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 14 Jul 19:47 BST 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 2 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 2 The Gold Fleet cut has been decided after another exciting day of racing The Gold Fleet cut has been decided after another exciting day of racing at the 470 Junior Worlds. Two races were completed on Tuesday in excellent conditions, with sunshine and a steady 10-12-knot breeze providing a perfect stage for the championship. by International 470 Class Association Posted 14 Jul 18:46 BST 2026 Swiss National Championship begins tomorrow 2026 Swiss National Championship begins tomorrow Eight races are scheduled for the three-day event 50 International Six Metre crews have assembled at the Société Nautique de Genève on the eve of the 2026 Swiss National Championship, which begins tomorrow on Lake Geneva, Switzerland. by International Six Metre Association Posted 14 Jul 18:40 BST Revolution versus Evolution Revolution versus Evolution Two very different new IMOCAs getting ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic this September will see two examples of the very latest in IMOCA design-thinking face off against each other for the very first time. by The Ocean Race Posted 14 Jul 18:18 BST Welsh Sailing Dragon Series at Llandudno Welsh Sailing Dragon Series at Llandudno Including a fantastic achievement and a glimpse of an exciting future Llandudno Sailing Club was delighted to welcome the Dragon Series to the North Wales coast on Saturday 11 July 2026, with nineteen young sailors taking to the water for a fantastic day of close, competitive racing. by Llandudno Sailing Club Posted 14 Jul 18:02 BST Up to 50% off Gill and Musto at P&B Up to 50% off Gill and Musto at P&B Stock won't last Summer racing is here. If your kit needs upgrading, now's the time. Worn gloves? Boots falling apart? Planning ahead for autumn? Winter wetsuits and thermal layers are cheaper now than they'll be in September. by P&B Posted 14 Jul 17:00 BST 2026 RORC Round Britain & Ireland Race preview 2026 RORC Round Britain & Ireland Race preview The 2026 edition is particularly significant, marking the 50th anniversary of the race With less than a month before the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Round Britain and Ireland Race (start Sunday 9 August), the fleet is taking shape. So far, 30 teams from 11 nations and over 140 sailors will take on the 1800nm non-stop race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 14 Jul 15:13 BST Support grows for Dragon Edinburgh Cup Support grows for Dragon Edinburgh Cup 45 teams from 11 nations confirm participation 45 entries from 11 nations have already signed up to participate in the British Dragon Association's 2026 Edinburgh Cup and the International Dragon Association's UK Grand Prix, the joint highest entry for the event in 20 years. by British Dragon Association Posted 14 Jul 13:45 BST Round the Island Race roll of honour from LTSC Round the Island Race roll of honour from LTSC Lymington Town sailors on the podium and even winning the Gold Roman Bowl Congratulations to all Lymington Town Sailing Club members who took part in this year's Round the Island Race. A truly wonderful weekend of sailing at one of the UK's most iconic races. by Heather Chipperfield Posted 14 Jul 13:32 BST Sail the Odyssey with Sunsail Sail the Odyssey with Sunsail New Lefkas bareboat itinerary inspired by the Odyssey Sunsail, featured in The Odyssey with Dan Snow – a new documentary on 5, launches a new Lefkas bareboat itinerary inspired by the journey. by Sunsail Posted 14 Jul 12:00 BST Grafham Asymmetric Challenge 2026 Grafham Asymmetric Challenge 2026 A view from the committee boat A fleet of 26 boats arrived at Grafham to a forecast that race officers dream of: sunshine and a 15-20 knot breeze. With the wind expected from the north-north-east, both the start and finish were positioned close to the clubhouse. by Peter Gee & Race Team Posted 14 Jul 10:55 BST The Cat Shot The Cat Shot Fall over the bow and rely on sheer horsepower to get you away. Decent AC parallel me thinks... May 14, 2026 may well have been when the fighter was 'thrown' off the front of the carrier, as it were. Aviator saluted the Shooter, who then tapped the deck, and a couple of seconds later you disappear over the bow, only to climb back out into free air. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 14 Jul 10:00 BST Scottish Supernova Cup at Port Edgar Scottish Supernova Cup at Port Edgar A dense 'Haar' obscures views of the three bridges A healthy fleet of ten Supernovas including five visiting boats from Castle Semple SC, arrived at Port Edgar and peered into a dense East Coast Haar obscuring any views of the three bridges. by Andrew Macdonald Posted 14 Jul 09:41 BST RS Sailing Shares Championship Checklist RS Sailing Shares Championship Checklist Getting you ready for the RS Games at at Travemünder Woche With just one week to go until the first racing begins at the RS Games 2026, sailors across Europe are busy packing, prepping and getting ready for the biggest celebration of RS Sailing at Travemünder Woche, 16-26 July 2026. by RS Sailing Posted 14 Jul 09:00 BST Flying Fifteen National Championship overall Flying Fifteen National Championship overall Proper championship conditions arrive for the final day of the event Competitors at the UK Flying Fifteen National Championship woke to clear, sunny skies on the final morning — though some may have wished for a little more sleep after an evening of live music and the England-Norway World Cup match. by UK Flying Fifteen Association Posted 14 Jul 08:28 BST Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit in Scarlino Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit in Scarlino Stella Maris Goes Back-to-Back in Another Thriller The Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit produced another unforgettable weekend in Scarlino as 17 international teams battled through three days of spectacular racing, with Stella Maris claiming their second consecutive event victory. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 14 Jul 07:41 BST