2026 Women's International Championship overall 2026 Women's International Championship overall Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick and Team Vigilant Cap Dominant Week with Historic Victory On the final day, Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick and Team Vigilant looked surprisingly mortal as they battled through a dying breeze for the final three races of the regatta. by New York Yacht Club Posted 20 Sep 07:03 BST Rolex Swan Cup overall Rolex Swan Cup overall Record-breaking event concludes in Porto Cervo Porto Cervo bid farewell in the best possible way to the more than 1,800 sailors taking part in the 23rd edition of the Rolex Swan Cup, with a perfect day of racing under clear skies and a north-easterly breeze building from an initial eight knots to 12. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 20 Sep 06:46 BST Victory goes to Macif in the 48 Heures Azimut Victory goes to Macif in the 48 Heures Azimut Sam Goodchild has been almost untouchable this year It was well ahead of croissant time when Sam Goodchild made it back to Lorient La Base this morning. by Défi Azimut Posted 19 Sep 19:23 BST Aussies top Group B 'Light-Wind Soldier's Course' Aussies top Group B 'Light-Wind Soldier's Course' After the opening day of the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix The BONDS Flying Roos have finished the opening day of the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix at the top of Group B after navigating an unforgiving day of light-wind racing on Lake Geneva. by Olivia Hogan Posted 19 Sep 19:13 BST 'Street Fighting' in Geneva 'Street Fighting' in Geneva As Emirates GBR Battle Through Tricky Opening Day Emirates GBR battled through an unpredictable opening day of the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix in Geneva, ending the day on a high with a second-place finish in their final fleet race. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 19 Sep 19:06 BST Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Swiss Light Up Shifty Opening Day on Lake Geneva A light, shifty opening day on Lake Geneva saw five different winners in five fleet races. The Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team gave the crowds a reason to cheer, finishing on the podium in two of three fleet races. by SailGP Posted 19 Sep 19:00 BST 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy overall 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy overall Matt Howard wins after a spectacular week on the Côte d'Azur Matt Howard has won the 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy in Bandol after a spectacular week on the Côte d'Azur with wind, waves, sunshine and rosé. Charlie Cumbley took second with Tim Petetin third. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Sep 17:52 BST 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup overall 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup overall A spectacular final in Portorož, Slovenia The 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup 2026 came to a spectacular final in Portorož, Slovenia, with three races held off the coast of Piran today in challenging north-easterly bora winds and a wavy race course. by International 470 Class Association Posted 19 Sep 17:36 BST RYA Yachtmaster of the Year Announced RYA Yachtmaster of the Year Announced Tom Stierle presented with award by Mike Golding at Southampton International Boat Show The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has announced Tom Stierle as the recipient of the RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2025 award, recognising his outstanding sailing skill, knowledge and seamanship. by RYA Press Office Posted 19 Sep 17:00 BST Charter your way into the serious fun Charter your way into the serious fun At the 2027 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta You don't have to own a race boat or even arrive with a full crew to experience the legendary sailing and shoreside atmosphere of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 19 Sep 16:45 BST K6 National Championship at Weymouth K6 National Championship at Weymouth Defending champions lift the trophy again Thirteen K6 entered this year's National Championship with entrants travelling from across England to compete over three days in Weymouth Bay, superbly hosted by Weymouth Sailing Club. The forecast looked good with winds strengthening over the weekend. by John Tabor Posted 19 Sep 16:35 BST Plym Yacht Club Yacht Havens Friday Series 3 Plym Yacht Club Yacht Havens Friday Series 3 22 boats sailed across both fleets The final Plym Yacht Club Friday Series finished this week, concluding the Summer evening series' in Plymouth. Sponsored by Yacht Havens, 22 boats sailed across both fleets. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 19 Sep 16:19 BST RC44s gear up for 16th World Championship RC44s gear up for 16th World Championship Taking place next week on the Solent, out of Cowes The 2026 World Championship for the RC44s will take place next week on the Solent, out of Cowes, where the high performance one design class is once again being hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron and Team Aqua owner Chris Bake. by 44Cup Posted 19 Sep 10:59 BST Noble Marine RS600 Nationals at Brixham day 2 Noble Marine RS600 Nationals at Brixham day 2 Thursday's big day out in Torbay had taken its toll on boats and bodies Day 2 dawned with the forecast of slightly less wind from a direction further to the south-west. Unfortunately for some, Thursday's big day out in Torbay had taken its toll on boats and bodies. by George Smith Posted 19 Sep 09:10 BST Sam Goodchild wins the 48 Heures Azimut Sam Goodchild wins the 48 Heures Azimut Completing the 556-mile course in 1 day, 14 hours, 48 minutes and 21 seconds It was once again the perfect race for Sam Goodchild. After taking the lead from the start in the Groix channel, Macif Santé Prévoyance rounded both marks of the race's 560-mile grand triangle course in first place. by Défi Azimut Posted 19 Sep 07:47 BST 2026 Women's International Championship Day 4 2026 Women's International Championship Day 4 A Day on Hold Sets Up a Thrilling Final Day Despite an abundance of patience, the wind never stabilized to the point that the Race Committee for the 2026 Women's International Championship presented by State Street Investment Management and SPY was comfortable sending the sailors up the course. by New York Yacht Club Posted 19 Sep 01:15 BST Rolex Swan Cup Day 3 Rolex Swan Cup Day 3 Mistral wind delivers another spectacular day The Mistral set the tone once again for the third and penultimate day of racing at the 23rd Rolex Swan Cup, blowing at 16 knots for the opening starts and reaching 22 knots, with gusts of 25, during the closing stages on the windward-leeward course. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 18 Sep 22:30 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez expects fleet of 253 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez expects fleet of 253 The giants take centre stage From September 26 through October 4, Saint-Tropez will once again transform into the world capital of yachting, pulsing to the rhythm of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, organised by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 18 Sep 21:41 BST RORC Season's Points Championship RORC Season's Points Championship Bellino makes it four Few sporting championships can match its geographical reach. In 2026, the RORC Season's Points Championship took competitors across eight major bodies of water — from the Mediterranean and Atlantic to the Caribbean. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 18 Sep 20:21 BST Zenith National Championships at Poole day 1 Zenith National Championships at Poole day 1 It was howling, but the three fleets are made of stern stuff Today was not for the faint-hearted - 30-knot gusts greeted 40 boats from the exciting new breed of boats from the Hartley Boats stable: 27 Zeniths, six Zens and seven Zenith IIs. by Paddy Lewis Posted 18 Sep 19:51 BST Sunsail Funding the Future winner announced Sunsail Funding the Future winner announced A record-breaking 85 entries, a 35% increase on 2025 Sunsail, the global yacht charter and sailing holiday provider, has announced Paignton Sailing Club as the winner of its 2026 ‘Funding the Future' initiative, awarding the club a £6,000 grant during the Southampton International Boat Show. by Sunsail Posted 18 Sep 19:01 BST Loreto Rodriguez wins Young Journalist of the Year Loreto Rodriguez wins Young Journalist of the Year Recognising outstanding emerging talent in marine journalism and media Loreto Rodriguez has been named the Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA) Young Journalist of the Year 2026, sponsored by Henri-Lloyd, recognising outstanding emerging talent in marine journalism and media. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 18 Sep 18:51 BST America's Cup Hall of Fame induction on October 16 America's Cup Hall of Fame induction on October 16 Noted sailors and innovators Glenn Ashby, Peter Isler and Lowell North among those to be honored The Herreshoff Museum and the America's Cup Hall of Fame will next month induct four more sailing legends to the America's Cup Hall of Fame: Glenn Ashby, the Beken Dynasty, Peter Isler and Lowell North. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 18 Sep 18:46 BST SailGP Grand Final race tightens on Lake Geneva SailGP Grand Final race tightens on Lake Geneva As Martine Grael joins U.S. SailGP Team SailGP returns to Lake Geneva this weekend as teams prepare for one of the final tests of the 2026 Season. In a venue known for complex, changeable breeze, Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team driver Sébastien Schneiter is banking on a home advantage. by SailGP Posted 18 Sep 18:39 BST 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy Day 3 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy Day 3 Perfect score for Matt Howard on the third day in Bandol Beautiful Bandol continues to gift OK Dinghy fleet perfect conditions with three more races in 10-20 knots, 27 degrees, sunny skies and amazing hospitality. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Sep 17:51 BST Sandhopper Nationals 2026 at Maylandsea Bay Sandhopper Nationals 2026 at Maylandsea Bay 12 crews from 3 sailing clubs race on the River Blackwater 12 crews from 3 sailing clubs assembled at Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club on the River Blackwater for the 2026 Sandhopper Nationals, with the prospect of close racing in this lively and increasingly popular keelboat. by Kevin Whittle Posted 18 Sep 16:11 BST America's Cup: Kiwis fire broadside at Norths America's Cup: Kiwis fire broadside at Norths ETNZ's Grant Dalton has issued a strong response to reports from USA of Court action by North Sails Emirates Team New Zealand CEO, Grant Dalton has issued a strong response to reports from USA of Court action by North Sails over a sail design patent that has been granted to the five-time America's Cup champions. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 18 Sep 14:47 BST 24 Hours of Sailing, Cake and Capsizes 24 Hours of Sailing, Cake and Capsizes Tudor SC takes on the Southport 24 Hour Race The Southport 24 race is exactly what it sounds like. A 24-hour sailing race, a team of sailors, a lot of wind, very little sleep and, in our case, rather a lot of cake. by Hannah Barnes Posted 18 Sep 14:25 BST Emirates GBR Ready for Crucial Geneva event Emirates GBR Ready for Crucial Geneva event Dylan Fletcher's team look to Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix this weekend Reigning Rolex SailGP Champions Emirates GBR return to action this weekend at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix, with the battle for a place in the Season Grand Final intensifying. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 18 Sep 13:09 BST 96th Otter Week 96th Otter Week Over 80 sailors aged between 6 and 18 took part in racing and shore activities At the end of July this year, the Corinthian Otters hosted their annual Otter Week! This year marked the 96th anniversary of the event, yet it is by no means less popular now than in 1930. by Joseph Bowd Posted 18 Sep 11:16 BST Wood, Water and Wild Places Wood, Water and Wild Places The wooden boat adventures for all Four leading UK wooden-boat adventure providers to take part in a special panel at Southampton Boat Show on the Wooden Boat Stage — 1500 - 20th September. by Belinda Joslin Posted 18 Sep 11:01 BST The Ocean Race Atlantic - a stunning debut The Ocean Race Atlantic - a stunning debut A tremendous race on the water with just 27 minutes separating the top four boats This month, for the first time in its 53-year history, The Ocean Race staged a point to point transatlantic race from New York to Lorient, France. by The Ocean Race Posted 18 Sep 10:39 BST Noble Marine RS600 Nationals at Brixham day 1 Noble Marine RS600 Nationals at Brixham day 1 Huge squalls, fish and chips, and the famous pig racing It was clear from early in the morning that the first day of the 2026 RS600 Nationals would be a good one, with sunshine, 15-20 knots and relatively flat water. by Will Russell Posted 18 Sep 10:24 BST 16th Défi Azimut day 3 16th Défi Azimut day 3 Front rolling in There has been a change of scene in the waters of the Coureaux de Groix between Lorient and the island of Groix. Yesterday's sunshine and flat seas have given way to cloudy skies this Thursday, with the race zone stirred up by a sizeable chop. by Défi Azimut Posted 18 Sep 10:18 BST Seldén UK Sponsor IRC Autumn Championship Seldén UK Sponsor IRC Autumn Championship Taking place on Race Week 2 of the 45th Hamble Winter Series Hamble Winter Series is delighted to announce that Seldén UK will be sponsoring the Hamble IRC Autumn Championship this year. The IRC Autumn Championship will take place on the 10th and 11th of October 2026, Race Week 2 of the 45th Hamble Winter Series. by Trevor Pountain Posted 18 Sep 08:30 BST "Unemployed" Grael to sail against old team "Unemployed" Grael to sail against old team In the revolving door of SailGP crew rosters, more changes have occurred since Grael exited Brazil. In the revolving door of SailGP crew rosters, more changes have occurred since the exit on Monday, of Martine Grael, the foundation skipper of Mubadala Brazil. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 18 Sep 07:22 BST 2026 Women's International Championship Day 3 2026 Women's International Championship Day 3 Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick and Team Vigilant Extend Lead While Fresh Faces Claim Wins Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick and Team Vigilant Extend Lead While Fresh Faces Claim Wins by New York Yacht Club Posted 18 Sep 06:02 BST McIntyre Golden Globe Race Day 11 McIntyre Golden Globe Race Day 11 So far, so good... 301 to go? Guillou's masthead repair, Lawless's determined pursuit and a fast-recovering chasing fleet mark eight days of Atlantic contrasts—with another windless trap threatening from behind. by Golden Global Race Posted 17 Sep 21:13 BST Rolex Swan Cup Day 2 Rolex Swan Cup Day 2 A perfect day of racing, with sunshine and a Mistral win The 23rd Rolex Swan Cup produced a perfect day of racing, with sunshine and a Mistral wind of between 16 and 26 knots giving all classes the ideal conditions that have made the Costa Smeralda and the La Maddalena Archipelago a prized regatta destination. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 17 Sep 21:05 BST 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy Day 2 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy Day 2 Matt Howard takes the lead in Bandol Matt Howard has taken the lead at the OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy in Bandol, France, after three races were held from 10.00 before the strong afternoon winds arrived. Tim Petetin is down to second with Charlie Cumbley up to third. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 Sep 19:29 BST 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup day 3 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup day 3 One race and two storms around Portorož The third day of the 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup 2026 in Portorož was dominated by heavy rain, unstable winds and two thunderstorms. by International 470 Class Association Posted 17 Sep 17:56 BST RYA refreshed Together on Water strategy RYA refreshed Together on Water strategy Ambitious vision to double participation and connect more people to the water The RYA and British Sailing have today unveiled the refreshed Together on Water strategy, setting out an ambitious ten-year vision to connect more people than ever before with the water and the benefits it brings. by RYA Press Office Posted 17 Sep 16:51 BST Tideway Firefly Inlands at Rutland Preview Tideway Firefly Inlands at Rutland Preview The entry list already stands at 44 boats The swarm heads to Rutland Water this weekend and, for once, the forecast is firmly on our side. Proper breeze is on the way for the Inland Championship, and the entry list already stands at 44 boats. by Alex Baxter Posted 17 Sep 16:24 BST Flying Fifteens in the Aldeburgh Summer Regatta Flying Fifteens in the Aldeburgh Summer Regatta Several younger FF sailors snapping at the heels of more seasoned racers Aldeburgh Yacht Club hosted another fantastic Summer Regatta (23 - 28 August), with Flying Fifteens contesting morning and afternoon series across the week. We were delighted to welcome two visiting boats — Justin Waples of RCYC and Greg Wells of HISC. by Oliver Scott Posted 17 Sep 14:47 BST Lymington Town SC's singlehander open is soon Lymington Town SC's singlehander open is soon Solo, RS Aero and Contender fleets will race on 3rd October On Saturday October 3rd, Lymington Town Sailing Club is hosting our final Open Meeting of the 2026 season for Solos, RS Aeros and Contenders. by Chris Arnell Posted 17 Sep 13:46 BST Défi Azimut Speed Runs Défi Azimut Speed Runs Sam Goodchild on Macif Santé Prévoyance clocks 32.1 knot average speed As the fleet of 17 IMOCAs gathered together for the Runs Azimut close to Lorient, the wind gradually filled in offshore of the island of Groix, where the battle for the fastest time was in full swing. by Défi Azimut Posted 17 Sep 10:51 BST Experience a voyage of discovery with Sunsail Experience a voyage of discovery with Sunsail Explore the Med by boat with Sunsail's expert guidance When you book a sailing holiday, the view changes every day. Exploring an area by yacht changes your perspective, gives you freedom to explore, flexibility to choose your route and a sense of discovery. by Sarah Heron Posted 17 Sep 09:00 BST Dragon East Coast Championship 2026 Dragon East Coast Championship 2026 Two days of close and competitive racing on the River Medway The 2026 East Coast Dragon Championship delivered two days of close and competitive racing on the River Medway, with the full six-race series run by Medway Yacht Club over the weekend of 12-13 September. by Jamie Blair Posted 17 Sep 08:54 BST