This year's reader survey is about to close This year's reader survey is about to close Your chance to tell us all about your life on the water At YachtsandYachting.com and Sail-World.com we are passionate about participation and we'd love to find out more about how when and where you sail, what inspires you to get out on the water, and what kit you use when at sea. by Sarah Heron Posted 5 Mar 18:00 GMT Schools BKL Championship preview Schools BKL Championship preview The largest event in British Keelboat League history will take place this weekend The largest event in British Keelboat League history will take place on the waters of Queen Mary Reservoir this weekend, 7th & 8th February. Twenty-two teams representing thirteen Schools will compete in the Royal Thames Yacht Club's Sonars. by Jack Fenwick Posted 5 Mar 15:27 GMT Diego Botín & Florian Trittel to continue in 49er Diego Botín & Florian Trittel to continue in 49er Combining the America's Cup with LA28 Olympic campaign Diego Botín and Florian Trittel have reached this stage of their careers at the very top of the sport. In October 2025, off the coast of Cagliari, they captured the one title that had eluded them in the 49er class: the world championship gold medal. by 49er Class Posted 5 Mar 13:15 GMT 2026 Rolex China Sea Race day 2 2026 Rolex China Sea Race day 2 It was a tough night for some entries After slipping quietly out of Victoria Harbour, the boats sailed straight into a potent easterly flow and building seas, transforming the race from a gentle start into a full-throttle push across open water. by Vivian Ngan Posted 5 Mar 12:50 GMT Fleet Prepares for the 200 Millas A2 Fleet Prepares for the 200 Millas A2 The Decisive Long Offshore Race of the 2026 ORC Double-Handed Europeans The fleet of the 2026 ORC Double-Handed European Championship is preparing for its main challenge today as the sailors line up for the 200 Millas A2, the 200-mile Long Offshore Race that forms the decisive stage of the championship. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 5 Mar 09:59 GMT 400 miles to McIntyre Mini Globe Finish in Antigua 400 miles to McIntyre Mini Globe Finish in Antigua A world first race many thought impossible is reaching its conclusion The McIntyre Mini Globe race is a world first race many thought impossible. The McIntyre Golden Globe Race pushes 36ft yachts solo around the world in 212 days. The Vendée Globe 60ft yachts fly solo around in 65 days. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 5 Mar 07:54 GMT Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Closing gap expected among the leaders After a successful rounding of Cape Horn last weekend, the competitors in the 5th leg of the GLOBE40 have begun a challenging ascent of the South Atlantic. by Sirius Events Posted 5 Mar 06:49 GMT International boost for JJ Giltinan Worlds International boost for JJ Giltinan Worlds USA challenge adds another country to the 2026 championship The 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship, presented by The Winning Group, received a last-minute boost with the entry of the first USA 18 footer team to contest the championship for seven years. by Frank Quealey Posted 5 Mar 06:39 GMT 99th Bacardi Cup Day 3 99th Bacardi Cup Day 3 Hat Trick for Cayard and Kleen Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen are undefeated with a 1-1-1 scoreline at the 99th Bacardi Cup. Three days in, and it's been a test of endurance. by Hannah Lee Noll & Ana Stewart Posted 5 Mar 06:25 GMT A Hundred Boats and 38 Nations Gather A Hundred Boats and 38 Nations Gather For the 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Excitement for the 46th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is in full force as teams made their way to the Port de Plaisance Regatta Village for Registration Day. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 5 Mar 02:23 GMT Sam Goodchild heading for a 100% solo season Sam Goodchild heading for a 100% solo season MACIF Santé Prévoyance finishing a meticulous winter refit In a month the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance will return to the water after a meticulous winter refit at the MerConcept shipyard in Concarneau. There is barely time to get reacquainted with the boat before the first major event looms: the 1000 Race. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 4 Mar 21:57 GMT Vaikobi Duffel Bags built for marine environments Vaikobi Duffel Bags built for marine environments Need to carry a load of gear, and keep wet and dry separated? Need to carry a load of gear, and keep wet and dry separated? Meet our 2 duffel bags: built for marine environments. by Vaikobi Posted 4 Mar 20:30 GMT 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships bids open 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships bids open World Sailing is inviting MNAs, venues, organisations and cities to submit bids World Sailing is inviting Member National Authorities (MNAs), venues, organisations and cities to submit bids for the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships, the primary Olympic qualification event for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 4 Mar 17:09 GMT The Henri-Lloyd Warsash Spring Championship The Henri-Lloyd Warsash Spring Championship A new format and a new energy in 2026 The Warsash Spring Series has been a staple of many sailors' calendars since it was founded in 1984, when it was known as the Silver Salver, with racing mainly taking place on Sundays. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 4 Mar 12:00 GMT 2026 Rolex China Sea Race underway 2026 Rolex China Sea Race underway Asia's preeminent offshore sailing event set sail today at 1120hrs from Victoria Harbour Asia's preeminent offshore sailing event, the Rolex China Sea Race 2026, set sail today at 1120hrs from Victoria Harbour. An impressive fleet of 20 yachts began the iconic 565nm passage from Hong Kong to Subic Bay, Philippines. by Vivian Ngan Posted 4 Mar 11:23 GMT Frensham Frenzy 2026 Frensham Frenzy 2026 A good breeze for the start of March I was reading the list of Frensham Frenzy winners from the trophy on the Saturday before this year's Frenzy. There have been a wide variety of winners from OKs, Solos, 2.4mRs, ILCAs, Larks, Fevas and a Tera. by Megan Pascoe Posted 4 Mar 09:45 GMT Landmark Study by The Magenta Project Landmark Study by The Magenta Project Two-Thirds Report Discrimination across sailing and the Marine Industry The Magenta Project, in collaboration with 11th Hour Racing and World Sailing, has today released the results of the 2x25 Review. by The Magenta Project Posted 4 Mar 09:35 GMT Rooster ITCA Southern Travellers at Spinnaker Rooster ITCA Southern Travellers at Spinnaker A challenging and exciting day of racing for the 27 sailors A damp morning greeted 27 Southern sailors for the first Southern Area Traveller of the season, hosted by Spinnaker Sailing Club on 1st March 2026. by Monty Lewis & Emily Doughty Posted 4 Mar 09:04 GMT 99th Bacardi Cup Day 2 99th Bacardi Cup Day 2 Cayard and Kleen Go Two for Two The 99th Bacardi Cup delivered another classic Biscayne Bay test on Tuesday, as a steady 13 to 15 knots from the east powered the fleet through Race two of six. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 4 Mar 06:16 GMT ORC Double-Handed Europeans Day 1 ORC Double-Handed Europeans Day 1 Powerful opening test in Altea as Short Offshore Race launches the event The 2026 ORC Double-Handed European Championship opened today in demanding Mediterranean conditions, as the fleet tackled a 37nm Short Offshore Race off Altea in winds gusting up to 35 knots. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 3 Mar 21:11 GMT Shows, Spectating and Season Highlights Shows, Spectating and Season Highlights The Dinghy Show, Sydney SailGP and upcoming JJ Giltinan Trophy make for a packed schedule It feels like my feet didn't hit the ground at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. The event, held on the penultimate weekend of February in Farnborough, traditionally fires the starting signal for the UK season, and was as busy as I ever remember it. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Mar 20:00 GMT 'Cruising the Isles of Scilly' webinar 'Cruising the Isles of Scilly' webinar A firm favourite for many cruising sailors For many cruising sailors, the Isles of Scilly are a firm favourite. With clear turquoise water, sheltered anchorages, white sand beaches and an abundance of plants and wildlife, they offer an experience that feels far removed from the mainland. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 3 Mar 18:00 GMT Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series overall Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series overall Series comes to a dramatic close after 14 races The HYC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series came to a dramatic close on Sunday 1st March, with final standings decided across the fleets. With 14 races completed over 7 weekends (two lost to bad weather), sailors can now take a well-earned rest. by Conor Murphy Posted 3 Mar 13:53 GMT Marlow Fusion+ launched Marlow Fusion+ launched We chat to Marlow's Jack Ginty & 470 sailors Hannah Bristow & James Taylor Marlow Ropes are thrilled to launch Excel Fusion+, a cutting-edge upgrade to their renowned Excel Fusion line. Excel Fusion+ has been developed in response to extensive user feedback from sailors, riggers, and industry professionals. by Marlow Ropes Posted 3 Mar 12:00 GMT 2026 Rolex China Sea Race starts Wednesday 2026 Rolex China Sea Race starts Wednesday This year's lineup features entries from all over the world The anticipation is palpable at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) as crews prepare to compete in the renowned 2026 Rolex China Sea Race. by Vivian Ngan Posted 3 Mar 11:46 GMT Merlin Rocket Youth Training event 2 Merlin Rocket Youth Training event 2 Understanding the role of sail controls whilst on the water On a fresh and breezy Saturday morning (28th February 2026) the second Merlin Rocket Youth Training Session took place at Fishers Green Sailing Club. Six of us took part in three boats. by Francesca Dean Posted 3 Mar 09:56 GMT Sam Goodchild and Henri-Lloyd Ocean PRO Sam Goodchild and Henri-Lloyd Ocean PRO His rise in the IMOCA class has made him one of the most highly respected stars of offshore sailing Sam Goodchild has spent nearly as much time sailing as he has ashore in the past few years. His rise in the IMOCA class has made him one of the most highly respected stars of offshore sailing. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Mar 08:30 GMT Proven champions start ORC Double-Handed Europeans Proven champions start ORC Double-Handed Europeans 37-mile Short Offshore Race in strong conditions will kick off the ORC DH Championship 2026 A fleet of 50 double-handed yachts from seven nations has assembled on the Mediterranean shore for the 4th edition of ORC Double-Handed European Championship, staged in conjunction with the historic 40th anniversary edition of 200 Millas A2 offshore race. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 3 Mar 07:02 GMT Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Racing Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Racing A personal partnership with Australia's 18s When the 27-boat fleet lines up for Race 1 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds, one of the leading teams in the regatta will be Vaikobi, skippered by Kirk Mitchel, with Andrew Stephenson on the sheet and Daniel Barnett in the bow. by Frank Quealey Posted 3 Mar 06:52 GMT Topper Winter Regatta at Island Barn Topper Winter Regatta at Island Barn A strong fleet of 36 boats enjoy a cracking day's sailing After a week of light wind forecasts, the isobars closed up on Friday evening and we had 15 knots gusting 20 for Race 1, with 36 Toppers on the start line. There were twenty five Topper 5.3s, nine 4.2s, and two 6.4s. by Mike Jones, Race Officer Posted 3 Mar 06:12 GMT 99th Bacardi Cup Day 1 99th Bacardi Cup Day 1 77 Stars power across Biscayne Bay on the Opening Day The 99th Bacardi Cup opened Monday with champagne sailing and a close finish that set the tone for the week ahead. On a 15 to 17 knot champagne day, 77 Star teams charged off the line on Biscayne Bay for the first of six scheduled races. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 3 Mar 06:05 GMT Superyacht Challenge Antigua Ready to Set Sail Superyacht Challenge Antigua Ready to Set Sail An exceptional fleet is set for four days of spirited racing The 15th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua returns to Nelson's Dockyard, bringing together an exceptional fleet for four days of spirited racing in Antigua with laid-back parties in one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. by Louay Habib Posted 2 Mar 22:19 GMT Barton's Rising Star Ralph Hadley set for 2026 Barton's Rising Star Ralph Hadley set for 2026 After a superb 2025 season with results in the Topper class on both the UK and International stage Young sailor Ralph Hadley had a superb 2025 season with results in the Topper class on both the UK and International stage, so I caught up with him at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show to find out more. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Mar 16:30 GMT Staunton Blaster 2026 Staunton Blaster 2026 30 boats for third event in the East Midlands Mini Series Staunton Harold Sailing Club hosted the third and penultimate event of the four-part East Midlands Mini Series over the weekend of 28 February / 1 March. Competitors travelled from Notts County Sailing Club, Burton Sailing Club and Ogston Sailing Club. by Nigel Pepperdine Posted 2 Mar 15:58 GMT Noble Marine Solo Winter Championship preview Noble Marine Solo Winter Championship preview Gearing up to welcome the Solo fleet to Pitsford Reservoir Northampton Sailing Club are gearing up to welcome the Solo fleet to Pitsford Reservoir for the North Sails season curtain raiser on Saturday March 7 and with a balmy 12 degrees and winds from the South at 8 knots, we hope to see a healthy attendance. by Will Loy Posted 2 Mar 15:43 GMT 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race Registration Open 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race Registration Open One of offshore sailing's most celebrated challenges The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) is pleased to confirm that the Notice of Race for the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race is now available online, with entries officially open for one of offshore sailing's most celebrated challenges. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 2 Mar 14:18 GMT Miles of Smiles Miles of Smiles How Duncan Hepplewhite's hours on the M6 keep sailors happy Sailingfast has grown over the past 20 years, building a reputation of professionalism which is respected by sailors up and down the UK. At its core are Duncan and Emma Hepplewhite, the husband and wife team who live and breathe the business. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Mar 12:00 GMT UK Women's Keelboat Team Racing Champs entry open UK Women's Keelboat Team Racing Champs entry open Top level event to be hosted by the Royal Thames Yacht Club Entries are live for the UK Women's Keelboat Team Racing Championship. The event, hosted by the Royal Thames Yacht Club at London's Queen Mary Reservoir, will be run over the weekend of 25th & 26th April. by Jack Fenwick Posted 2 Mar 10:45 GMT 2026 CraftInsure Lark Class Winter Championship 2026 CraftInsure Lark Class Winter Championship A weekend of close, tactical racing at Barnt Green The 2026 CraftInsure Lark Class Winter Championship at Barnt Green Sailing Club delivered a weekend of close, tactical racing in shifting late winter conditions. by Ed Bradburn Posted 2 Mar 10:07 GMT Lincoln I.O.M Winter Series round 11 Lincoln I.O.M Winter Series round 11 A top suit kind of day What a great day for racing, mainly sunshine great breeze that increased during the morning, but remained a top suit kind of day. by Mick Chamberlain Posted 2 Mar 09:26 GMT Benjamin & Sam's Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series Benjamin & Sam's Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series A highly enjoyable series for the son and father team in their 2000 Hopefully this article doesn't cause me and Benjamin as much hassle as my last one. For the moment we will stick to adult racing together and I will leave him to follow the RYA Pathway at the correct ages. by Sam Pascoe Posted 2 Mar 05:51 GMT Salcombe Yacht Club 2026 Commissioning Race Salcombe Yacht Club 2026 Commissioning Race Racing back underway after a slightly shorter than usual winter break Here we go again... After a slightly shorter than usual winter break, Batson Boat Park was once again a hive of activity as 19 boats rigged up and launched into a blissfully empty harbour. by John Burn Posted 2 Mar 05:25 GMT Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech overall Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech overall A fantastic 88 entries over the series The final day of the 2026 Bough Beech Youth Icicle, Youthcicle to its friends, played out on a fine, literally can't get any later February afternoon. by Alastair Moppett Posted 1 Mar 19:47 GMT Optiorange 2026 in Valencia overall Optiorange 2026 in Valencia overall Finland's Sisu Selio and Spain's Mª Antonia Peñalver crowned champions The Optiorange 2026 now has new owners. Finland's Sisu Selio (Brando Seglare) and Spain's Mª Antonia Peñalver (CN Mar Menor Los Alcázares) have been proclaimed champions of the eighth edition. by Pep Portas Posted 1 Mar 19:18 GMT ORC Double-Handed Europeans open ORC Double-Handed Europeans open 53 boats from six nations begin the 2026 season at the 40th 200 Millas A2 The ORC Double-Handed European Championship 2026 officially begins today in Altea, marking the fourth edition of the continental title and forming part of the 40th anniversary edition of the 200 Millas A2, organized by Altea Sailing Club. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 1 Mar 17:44 GMT Anniversary Classes at the Dinghy Show Anniversary Classes at the Dinghy Show We speak to a number of classes celebrating significant anniversaries The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 saw over 9,000 people visit Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in the UK over the weekend of 21st & 22nd February to take in the feast of boats on display. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Mar 16:24 GMT Downs SC to host P&B NSSA National Schools Regatta Downs SC to host P&B NSSA National Schools Regatta Event to be held in July in association with the Kent Schools Sailing Association Downs Sailing Club, in association with the Kent Schools Sailing Association (KSSA), is delighted to announce that it will host the NSSA National Schools Regatta 2026, supported by headline sponsor Pinnell & Bax. by Anna Candy Posted 1 Mar 13:47 GMT HISC Magic Marine Optimist Open Meeting Preview HISC Magic Marine Optimist Open Meeting Preview Another bumper fleet is expected in May at Hayling Island After last year's fantastic turnout, Hayling Island Sailing Club and Magic Marine are teaming up once again in 2026 to deliver their annual Optimist Open Meeting. by George Charlton Posted 1 Mar 13:07 GMT