Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Start Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Start 107 yachts carrying 945 sailors representing 55 countries set sail from Grand Harbour The 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race burst into life today as 107 yachts carrying 945 sailors representing 55 countries set sail from Malta's magnificent Grand Harbour. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 17 Oct 17:57 BST A-Cat Worlds at Tampa, Florida Preview A-Cat Worlds at Tampa, Florida Preview Some 79 of the top floaters and flyers are set for Davis Island Yacht Club In a couple of weeks' time, some 79 of the top floaters and flyers on the A-Class Cat will assemble at the Davis Island YC, Tampa, Florida for the A-Cat 2026 World Championships. by Gordon Upton Posted 17 Oct 17:13 BST DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 3 DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 3 The forecast SW 12-20+ knots barely exceeded 15 but B rigs prevailed The forecast SW 12-20+ knots barely exceeded 15 but B rigs prevailed. With 3 away at the Globals,13 competitors took part in the 3rd event of the East Kent club's DF95 autumn series, completing 16 races, started from the car park area. by Peter Jackson Posted 17 Oct 16:57 BST Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez overall Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez overall Eker Süzme Crowned First Cape 31 Gold Cup Champions as Django Climb to Second Ahmet Eker's Eker Süzme are the first Cape 31 Gold Cup champions after four days and ten races in Saint-Tropez, winning by 17 points in a record 28-entry fleet. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 17 Oct 16:37 BST Charity cycle trip in memory of a Squib sailor Charity cycle trip in memory of a Squib sailor Reflections on an epic challenge that became the most fabulous journey Founded in 2004 as a Macmillan resource centre in Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, Mesothelioma UK is a national charity dedicated to supporting people affected by mesothelioma through expert care, information, and advocacy. by Mark Hogan Posted 17 Oct 16:29 BST Ferrari Hypersail Technology and Innovations Ferrari Hypersail Technology and Innovations We speak to the team and take a look Ferrari Hypersail is a project like no other, and has brought together experts from automotive, aeronautics, and of course the marine world, to build a yacht which is teeming with new ideas and new engineering. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Oct 14:45 BST Building skills at the Sailia BIG Weekend in Wales Building skills at the Sailia BIG Weekend in Wales More than 80 delegates signed up to stretch or refresh their skills More than 80 delegates signed up to take part in the Salia BIG Weekend 2026 in Wales to stretch or refresh their skills, try something new or begin their journey towards becoming an instructor. by Paula Irish Posted 17 Oct 14:11 BST ORC Europeans raise bar for sustainable sailing ORC Europeans raise bar for sustainable sailing Achieving the highest international sustainability certificate The 2026 ORC European Championship, held in Klaipeda in August for the first time in Lithuania, has earned international recognition by receiving the highest Platinum-level certification under the global Clean Regattas sustainability programme. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 17 Oct 11:39 BST ILCA U21 Europeans at Bodrum overall ILCA U21 Europeans at Bodrum overall Caracciolo (ITA) and Krupski (ESP) crowned champions Ginevra Caracciolo ITA and Karol Krupski Teterycz ESP were crowned 2026 ILCA Under-21 European champions in Bodrum on Friday, in the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 respectively, on the sixth and final day of racing. by Agustín Argüelles / EurILCA Posted 17 Oct 09:38 BST 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 3 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 3 Gold Cup heavyweights fight back to secure final eight spots The big fish in the Bermuda Gold Cup repechage pond all made it through to the quarter-finals on day three of competition in Hamilton Harbour. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 17 Oct 07:51 BST Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 3 Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 3 Eker Süzme stretchs lead as Khumbu moves up to second Turkey's Eker Süzme have extended their lead at the first Cape 31 Gold Cup after three days of racing in Saint-Tropez, and go into the final day 17 points clear in the record 28-boat fleet. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 16 Oct 22:14 BST A Race Against the Weather A Race Against the Weather The 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race starts tomorrow For the 107 yachts and around 940 sailors preparing for the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race, the waiting is almost over. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 16 Oct 18:01 BST Record maxi fleet set for Rolex Middle Sea Race Record maxi fleet set for Rolex Middle Sea Race The start in Malta's Grand Harbour one of the most dramatic in the sport The opening event in the International Maxi Association's 2026-27 Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge sets sail at 1100 tomorrow, Saturday with the RMYC's Rolex Middle Sea Race. Among the 108 competing yachts a giant maxi fleet of 22 is taking part. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 16 Oct 16:46 BST WorldSailing Inclusion Championship - History made WorldSailing Inclusion Championship - History made The event offered limitless opportunities for all athletes. Forty nations, 222 athletes, the World Sailing Inclusion Championships, 4-10 October 2026, will go down in history as the biggest para inclusive event that's ever been run by World Sailing. by RS Sailing Posted 16 Oct 15:12 BST Cobham-Ultra GB2 names British Squad Cobham-Ultra GB2 names British Squad For the Youth America's Cup in Naples Cobham-Ultra GB2 has confirmed the eight young sailors who will represent Great Britain at the Youth America's Cup in Naples in 2027, with the final four racing crew to be selected from the squad ahead of the event. by Cobham-Ultra GB2 Posted 16 Oct 14:12 BST Notts County Winter Series 2026 Preview Notts County Winter Series 2026 Preview The whole series fee includes keeping your boat at club We know of one or two local clubs in the East Midlands have very little water, so we bought they may like to know Notts County has lots. by David Eberlin Posted 16 Oct 13:40 BST AC Recon: Oct 14 & 15 - Top Guns in Sardinia AC Recon: Oct 14 & 15 - Top Guns in Sardinia Luna Rossa put in two consecutive days in ideal sailing and foiling conditions off Cagliari Luna Rossa put in two long five hour sailing days in Sardinia, getting the most out of the perfect conditions for AC75 sailing. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 16 Oct 11:52 BST Ferrari Hypersail hull complete Ferrari Hypersail hull complete And the technology that will make the boat fly Ferrari Hypersail project - the innovative 100-foot flying monohull designed to challenge the oceans - is entering the final construction phase with the hull now fully painted and the livery complete. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 16 Oct 11:01 BST Champions, challengers and a new generation Champions, challengers and a new generation Maltese sailors will be among the 108-boat fleet setting out on the 606nm Rolex Middle Sea Race With around 80 Maltese sailors competing in the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race, the home fleet brings former overall winners, ambitious challengers and generations of sailing heritage to one of the world's great offshore races. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 16 Oct 10:26 BST ILCA U21 Europeans at Bodrum Day 5 ILCA U21 Europeans at Bodrum Day 5 Strong breeze helps the event catch up on the schedule A steady breeze of 12 to 16 knots allowed racing to catch up on day 5 of the 2026 ILCA Under-21 European Championships & Open European Trophy in Bodrum. by Agustín Argüelles / EurILCA Posted 16 Oct 07:48 BST Yacht Racing Forum programme highlights Yacht Racing Forum programme highlights Discover why you shouldn't miss the event The Yacht Racing Forum will return to Amsterdam on 19-20 November, bringing together the people who shape the sport of sailing and yacht racing. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 16 Oct 07:23 BST 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 2 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 2 Newcomers thrive to make Quarter-Finals Inexperience proved no barrier to success as the first four skippers sailed into the quarter-finals of the World Match Racing Tour's Bermuda Gold Cup in Hamilton Harbour. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 16 Oct 06:23 BST Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 2 Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 2 Eker Süzme Take Command as Khumbu and G-Spot Claim Bullets Turkey's Eker Süzme lead the first Cape 31 Gold Cup after the second day of racing in Saint-Tropez, closing a three-race day with a win to open a ten-point lead in the record 28-boat fleet. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 16 Oct 06:07 BST Final call: up to 15% off P&B sails Final call: up to 15% off P&B sails Last day for up to 15% off sails Still need a cover? P&B's 10% off covers continues until 31 October, so you've got a bit longer to protect your boat before winter. by P&B Posted 15 Oct 19:18 BST ILCA Midlands & East Youth Series at Oulton Broad ILCA Midlands & East Youth Series at Oulton Broad Thrilling finale to a superb summer of competitive youth racing A superb summer of competitive youth racing reached its climax as Waveney and Oulton Broad Yacht Club (WOBYC) hosted the latest leg of the ILCA UK Rooster Regional Youth Series - Midlands & East Region. by Lucas Rooke Posted 15 Oct 18:39 BST Inclusion Championships showcase global growth Inclusion Championships showcase global growth Among those attending was PIC First Vice President Leila Marques Mota PLY The 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portimão, Portugal, showcased the growing strength, diversity and international reach of Para Inclusive sailing, bringing together athletes from across the globe for a celebration of inclusive sport. by World Sailing Posted 15 Oct 16:11 BST Miguel Chapuis win Tiree World Cup Miguel Chapuis win Tiree World Cup World title contenders under pressure as the next generation rises The legendary Tiree Wave Classic has delivered a spectacular Finals Day, with Spain's Miguel Chapuis claiming a sensational victory at the 2026 4-STAR World Cup Challenger, defeating some of the biggest names in windsurfing and shaking up the battle. by World Windsurf Tour Posted 15 Oct 15:50 BST 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 1 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 1 Scandinavian duo shine on the opening day Denmark's Jeppe Borch and Sweden's Oscar Engström made a flying start to the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup, mastering lighter winds in the new fleet of Fareast 28R keelboats to share the lead after a fiercely contested opening day of racing. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 15 Oct 12:12 BST AC Recon: Oct 14: A 40yr Cup veteran's view AC Recon: Oct 14: A 40yr Cup veteran's view Tont Rae, veteran Team New Zealand crew shares his thoughts on Sailing Day 26 on the AC75. On Thursday Tony Rae was back in the front-line aboard Chase One, as they followed Taihoro on her 26th day of on the water training/testing in the campaign aimed at Defending the 38th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 15 Oct 09:58 BST Swarkestone Streaker Open Swarkestone Streaker Open Light winds for the Midland Series event On Saturday 3rd October, seven visitors were welcomed to Swarkestone Sailing Club, joined by three home boats, for the latest round of the Streaker Midland Series. by David Moore Posted 15 Oct 07:49 BST 2026 RS800 Rooter National Tour concludes 2026 RS800 Rooter National Tour concludes Six events spanning the south coast and inland waters of the UK The 2026 RS800 Rooster National Tour has concluded after six events spanning the south coast and inland waters of the UK, with Monique Vennis-Ozanne and Hugh Shone crowned overall champions following a remarkably consistent season. by Laurie Callaghan Posted 15 Oct 07:42 BST 18 Footers League Club Championship Preview 18 Footers League Club Championship Preview Racing starts on Sunday on Sydney Harbour When Race 1 of the Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship is sailed on Sydney Harbour next Sunday (October 18) it will be the first championship-style race on the way to the 2027 Giltinan World Championship, which will be conducted in March. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Oct 06:49 BST ILCA U21 Europeans at Bodrum Day 4 ILCA U21 Europeans at Bodrum Day 4 Lightning, swell and a fading breeze Race day 4 of the 2026 ILCA Under-21 European Championships & Open European Trophy in Bodrum was dominated by the weather again, with lightning, rain, strong gusts and a fading breeze all in the space of a few hours. by Agustín Argüelles / EurILCA Posted 15 Oct 06:39 BST RS Aero North American Championship 2026 RS Aero North American Championship 2026 With all four rigs competing, the championship offered a real test of adaptability The 2026 RS Aero North American Championship brought together sailors from the United States, Canada and Ireland, with US-based sailors also representing Italy, Poland and Colombia, for three days of competitive racing at Cedar Point Yacht Club. by Sophie Crosbie Posted 14 Oct 20:33 BST Goodchild has unfinished Route du Rhum business Goodchild has unfinished Route du Rhum business It's a race he has never managed to finish Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe - the 13th staging of the classic solo transatlantic race - has attracted a strong field of 22 IMOCA entries, among them the Class's top performer over last two seasons, Sam Goodchild on board MACIF Santé Prévoyance. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 14 Oct 20:28 BST 2025 podium set for Epigen J/24 Worlds 2026 2025 podium set for Epigen J/24 Worlds 2026 John Bertrand AO is patron as returning champions and young crews prepare for Port Phillip The top three boats from the 2025 J/24 World Championship are entered for a rematch on Port Phillip. The Epigen J/24 World Championship 2026 will bring 202 competitors in 38 teams from 10 countries to Sandringham Yacht Club. by Carina Tomietto Posted 14 Oct 20:26 BST Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 1 Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 1 Hatari Wins Opening Race The first Cape 31 Gold Cup got under way in Saint-Tropez today, with Marcus Brennecke's Hatari taking Race 1 in a light and shifty breeze. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 14 Oct 18:11 BST Yachting Malta Coastal Race Yachting Malta Coastal Race Balthasar Powers to Victory The Yachting Malta Coastal Race got under way on schedule on Wednesday 14 October, with a 30-nautical-mile course starting from Marsamxett Harbour, rounding Comino and returning to Marsamxett. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 14 Oct 17:41 BST Portimão to build new training centre Portimão to build new training centre After hosting the World Sailing Inclusion Championships Racing at the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships may have concluded in Portimão, Portugal, but plans for a new Para Inclusive Sailing Training and Development Centre in the city look set to provide a lasting legacy for the sport. by World Sailing Posted 14 Oct 17:35 BST 2026 Netley SC RS200 Club Championship 2026 Netley SC RS200 Club Championship Quick turnarounds to keep everyone on their toes Saturday 10th October saw 10 RS200's come to the start line for the 2026 Netley SC RS200 Club Championship. The forecast didn't disappoint and once the clouds went through, the wind stabilised(ish) in a NW direction, getting up into the low to mid 20kts. by Terry Hunt Posted 14 Oct 17:22 BST Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 concludes Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 concludes Razjaren is overall winner; Storm Capital claims Corinthian title The 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series has concluded after a wide-ranging season of close racing at some of Europe's leading sailing venues. Razjaren of Croatia secured the Overall title, while Norway's Storm Capital claimed the Corinthian crown. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 14 Oct 17:18 BST John Gilmour Manuel: 1938-2026 John Gilmour Manuel: 1938-2026 Scotland and Canada lose a champion sailor who served as an international judge and umpire The sailing world on both sides of the Atlantic has lost an iconic figure from the world of Dragon, Metre-boat and match- and team-race sailing as well as international judging and umpiring with the death of John Gilmour Manuel. by Malcolm McKeag Posted 14 Oct 16:29 BST Olympic Sailing and the Importance of Pathways Olympic Sailing and the Importance of Pathways The classes and events that should be in the Olympics is always a contentious topic The classes and events that should be in the Olympics is always a contentious topic. Every type of dinghy, keelboat or board has its fans, and they will argue the point for its inclusion with fervour. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Oct 14:30 BST Allspars Final Fling Dinghy Regatta news Allspars Final Fling Dinghy Regatta news Looking to bring back the ever-popular Round Breakwater Race, weather permitting We've been working hard with the team at Royal Western Yacht Club to make this year's event the best Final Fling yet. by Keith Davies Posted 14 Oct 14:04 BST Round the Island Race partners with Henri-Lloyd Round the Island Race partners with Henri-Lloyd A shared history in sailing. A shared ambition for its future. The Island Sailing Club is delighted to announce Henri-Lloyd as an Official Partner of the Club and the 2027 Round the Island Race. by Justin Cooper Posted 14 Oct 12:52 BST 420 Class expanded European Circuit calendar 420 Class expanded European Circuit calendar Ten regattas across Europe will form the 2nd edition of the 420 European Circuit The International 420 Class Association has announced the calendar for the 2026-2027 European Circuit, confirming an expanded programme of 10 regattas following the successful introduction of the series during the 2025-2026 season. by International 420 Class Association Posted 14 Oct 12:50 BST First ever Hansa TT at Papercourt First ever Hansa TT at Papercourt 26 boats enjoyed the day, competing in four classes It was the best of days. It was an amazing day. Papercourt Sailing Club were hosting their first ever Hansa TT event. No 11 in the 12 event series of open meetings held around the country. by Niall Maynard Posted 14 Oct 10:59 BST Rolex Middle Sea Race: The battle for line honours Rolex Middle Sea Race: The battle for line honours Speed, power and the weather wildcard Black Jack 100 returns to defend her title against seven former round-the-world racing yachts while, as always, the unpredictable Mediterranean weather will have the final say in determining whether the course record can be challenged. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 14 Oct 10:02 BST