Coniston Sailing Club 2026 Open Regatta Coniston Sailing Club 2026 Open Regatta The racing gods graced us with glorious sunshine The racing gods graced us with glorious sunshine for our Coniston Sailing Club Open Regatta this year and, unusually, Coniston delivered one of those rare weekends where everything seemed to line up perfectly. by Cy Oldham Posted 29 May 15:50 BST Musto Skiffs at the Largs One Design Regatta 2026 Musto Skiffs at the Largs One Design Regatta 2026 A solid turnout for a great weekend of racing We had a solid turnout of eleven Musto Skiffs making the trip to Largs for a great weekend of racing hosted by Largs Sailing Club. It was a familiar northern fleet, with the usual suspects making the journey from around Scotland and the North East. by Jamie Hilton Posted 29 May 15:29 BST 2000 Millennium Series Round 3 at Castle Cove 2000 Millennium Series Round 3 at Castle Cove Class has adopted the slogan 'Fast, Family, Fun' and the club helped tremendously The 2000 Class has adopted the slogan 'Fast, Family, Fun' - on this Bank Holiday weekend blessed with beautiful sunshine but plagued with light winds two out of three wasn't bad. by Matt Sargent Posted 29 May 15:22 BST Emirates GBR 'focused on getting back on top' Emirates GBR 'focused on getting back on top' SailGP returns to New York this weekend Emirates GBR Driver Dylan Fletcher said the team was "focused on getting back on top" as SailGP returns to New York this weekend. The sixth event of the 2026 Season will see teams racing on the Hudson River. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 29 May 14:20 BST Tom Dolan leads after La Solitaire du Figaro Leg 2 Tom Dolan leads after La Solitaire du Figaro Leg 2 Mastering an unpredictable course that swung from total calm to 40-knot gusts Tom Dolan delivered a remarkable Second Leg of the Solitaire du Figaro, mastering an unpredictable course that swung from total calm to 40-knot gusts. by Tom Dolan - Kingspan Sailing Posted 29 May 14:18 BST Blackwater Sailing Club Open Day Blackwater Sailing Club Open Day A tremendous success, attracting around 250 visitors The Blackwater Sailing Club's recent Open Day proved to be a tremendous success, attracting around 250 visitors for a fantastic day of sailing, sunshine and family fun. by Gay Ayton Posted 29 May 14:02 BST Vendée Arctique is not a race to be taken lightly Vendée Arctique is not a race to be taken lightly IMOCA class talks to Sam Goodchild and Arnaud Boissières With four wins in the last five races, just about everything Sam Goodchild touches in sailing right now turns to gold. The IMOCA Globe Series defending champion prepares for the third edition of the Vendée Arctique-Les Sables D'Olonne by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 29 May 13:37 BST Merlin Rocket River Championships at Upper Thames Merlin Rocket River Championships at Upper Thames Event runs on patience, sunshine and consistency Three days of fabulous hot weather and light winds tested competitors and race officials alike this weekend at Upper Thames Sailing Club for the Merlin Rocket River Championships part of Bourne End Week 2026 from the 23rd to 25th May. by Pete & Debbie Walker Posted 29 May 12:54 BST A breakthrough moment for diversity in sailing A breakthrough moment for diversity in sailing Corneille Leprince has been selected for the RYA British Sailing Youth Team Corneille Leprince has been selected for the RYA British Sailing Youth Team. A breakthrough moment for diversity in sailing. His selection marks an important achievement for young people from disadvantaged and under-represented communities. by Scaramouche Sailing Trust Posted 29 May 12:00 BST High Pressure for 2026 IRC European Championship High Pressure for 2026 IRC European Championship Which took place during the International Paints Poole Regatta An extremely successful 2026 IRC European Championship took place during the International Paints Poole Regatta, on the south coast of the UK, over the May Bank Holiday weekend with high pressure bringing light winds and temperatures of up to 30°C. by RORC Rating Office Posted 29 May 11:45 BST Bosham SC Junior Regatta Bosham SC Junior Regatta Another impressive turnout of 88 boats took to the water Another impressive turnout of 88 boats took to the water for the 2026 Bosham Sailing Club Junior Regatta with prizes sponsored by Rooster. by Mike Storey Posted 29 May 11:15 BST Hanuman heading to Europe Hanuman heading to Europe An exciting future in the hands of a new owner The renowned J Class yacht Hanuman is in the middle of the Atlantic this week on course for a new home in Europe following her sale to a well known Italian yachtsman. by J Class Association Posted 29 May 10:47 BST UpWind by MerConcept wraps up a strong half season UpWind by MerConcept wraps up a strong half season Securing qualification for the Route du Rhum Following Acts 1 and 2 of the Ocean Fifty Series in Sainte-Maxime and Ajaccio, the UpWind by MerConcept project has completed an intense and promising first half of the season. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 29 May 10:25 BST Fishers Green Cadet Open Fishers Green Cadet Open Never a dull moment! The thing about a Sailing Regatta is there is never a dull moment. Too much wind? Too little wind? A jammy snodger and a turtle fouling up the start line? What? OK, maybe I got a bit carried away there. But you get the idea. by Angie Meyer Posted 29 May 08:51 BST Stones Boatyard Yawl & ILCA Open at Salcombe Stones Boatyard Yawl & ILCA Open at Salcombe A superb turnout in the Mecca of the Salcombe Ria on a glorious Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend 20 Salcombe Yawls comprised the Red fleet for the Stones Boatyard Yeti Open Meeting, in the Mecca of the Salcombe Ria on a glorious Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend. by J Meadowcroft, M Alexander, T Strauss & A Willcox Posted 29 May 08:00 BST 70th Anniversary Enterprise Nationals overall 70th Anniversary Enterprise Nationals overall Match racing tactics come into play on the final day With three races scheduled and only four points between the two leading boats there was still all to play for, resulting in match racing tactics being employed at various points during the racing. by Charles Morrish Posted 29 May 06:31 BST IMA Maxi Europeans Conclude IMA Maxi Europeans Conclude V, Jolt, Cippa Lippa X and Fra' Diavolo crowned champions The fourth and final day of inshore and coastal racing at the IMA Maxi European Championship in Sorrento saw the winners confirmed in the smaller classes while in Maxi 1 and Maxi Grand Prix today's final race proved the decider. by International Maxi Association Posted 28 May 23:08 BST Too cold for a rashie? Too warm for a thermal? Too cold for a rashie? Too warm for a thermal? Vaikobi base layer tops now come in a sleeveless tank and a short sleeve tee design Vaikobi base layer tops now come in a sleeveless tank and a short sleeve tee design - giving you versatility when the apparent temperature starts to drop. by Vaikobi Posted 28 May 21:30 BST IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Overall in Sorrento IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Overall in Sorrento V, Jolt, Cippa Lippa X and Fra Diavolo crowned Champions The IMA Maxi European Championship 2026 came to a close today in Sorrento, at the end of a spectacular week of racing in the Gulf of Naples as part of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 28 May 20:33 BST J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 3 J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 3 Hedgehog holds narrow lead after spectacular day in Marseille After two days defined by light and unpredictable breeze, the fleet at the 2026 J/70 Corinthian World Championship enjoyed the conditions they had been waiting for on Thursday. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 28 May 20:10 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Stage 2 concludes La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Stage 2 concludes A landmark win for Paul Loiseau moves him up to fourth place in the provisional overall standings After an intense and particularly demanding leg, Paul Loiseau (Région Bretagne - CMB Espoir) claimed victory this Thursday in Stage 2 of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, raced between Vigo and Pornichet. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 28 May 19:56 BST Firefly South Western Championship at Restronguet Firefly South Western Championship at Restronguet 36 boats drawn to Carrick Roads for three days with every mode of sailing Restronguet Sailing Club spent the late May bank holiday weekend hosting the Firefly South Western Championship, drawing 36 boats to Carrick Roads for three days of racing that delivered, with some enthusiasm, every conceivable mode of sailing. by Alex Baxter Posted 28 May 19:33 BST 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 2 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 2 Moat in the Blue division and Liberty Squared in the White division were today's winners The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta has so far offered participants back-to-back perfect days on the water. A Mistral wind of around 16 to 18 knots allowed the superyacht fleet to complete a 33-mile coastal race today. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 28 May 19:27 BST One month to go until Bangor Regatta One month to go until Bangor Regatta Royal Ulster YC has received over 40 entries already The countdown is well and truly on to Bangor Regatta. Hosted by Royal Ulster Yacht Club, Bangor Regatta 2026 will run from the 25th to the 28th June. The Organising Committee are really pleased to announce that they have over forty yachts entered. by Rory Flannigan Posted 28 May 19:19 BST RORC De Guingand Bowl Race 2026 Preview RORC De Guingand Bowl Race 2026 Preview A technical test with offshore bite The RORC De Guingand Bowl Race marks the seventh race in the 2026 RORC Season's Points Championship—the world's largest offshore racing series. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 28 May 19:18 BST 65th Three Rivers Race preview 65th Three Rivers Race preview 128 entrants prepare for Norfolk Broads test of seamanship this weekend Excitement is building for the 65th Three Rivers Race, sponsored by Yachtmaster Insurance and Panks, which is due to start from Horning Sailing Club this weekend 30-31st May 2026. by Holly Hancock Posted 28 May 16:11 BST The Richard Mille Fife Regatta 2026 Preview The Richard Mille Fife Regatta 2026 Preview An occasional and unique event held in Fairlie on the Clyde in Scotland Originating in 1998, The Fife Regatta is an occasional and unique event held in Fairlie on the Clyde in Scotland. Taking place at the historic site of the renowned Fife yacht yard, it unites classic yachts built there to sail and compete. by The Fife Regatta Posted 28 May 15:39 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Finish La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Finish Paul Loiseau (Region Bretagne - CMB Espoir) takes the win Paul Loiseau crossed the finish line in Pornichet as the winner* this Thursday, May 28 at 2:52:05 PM (French time). It took him 3 days, 22 hours, 52 minutes, and 5 seconds to complete the theoretical 450-mile course. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 28 May 15:27 BST X-Yachts evolve and expand operational platform X-Yachts evolve and expand operational platform Consilidating boatbuilding processes in Poland while Haderslev remains central to the business At X-Yachts, the production facilities in Poland have been part of X-Yachts for 15 years and remain an important element in how we work with capacity, quality assurance and scalability. by X-Yachts Posted 28 May 14:30 BST Maxi Edmond de Rothschild's debut flight Maxi Edmond de Rothschild's debut flight Starboard foil fitted to the Ultim trimaran 3 months after launching Fitted with its first foil - a Y-shaped pendulum appendage of unprecedented dimensions inspired by America's Cup monohulls - the 32-metre giant completed its first runs in full flight. by Gitana Team Posted 28 May 12:51 BST GP14 Midland Bell Travellers Series at Tamworth GP14 Midland Bell Travellers Series at Tamworth To the uninitiated the course board must have looked like some medieval harpsichord Our Midland Bell Travellers Series continued at Tamworth Sailing Club 16th of May 2026 with a joint Enterprise open meeting. The weather forecast predicted light winds from a base of three miles an hour rising to ten miles an hour. by Alex Snr & Bill Kenyon Posted 28 May 11:36 BST SailGP: Balanger gets his break SailGP: Balanger gets his break Enzo Balanger steps onto the DS Automobiles Team France F50 for the first time in raciing This weekend's Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix will mark Enzo Balanger's SailGP debut, with the French sailor stepping onto the DS Automobiles Team France F50 for the first time in racing conditions at one of the League's most unpredictable venues. by SailGP Media Posted 28 May 10:51 BST Zhik confirms Dinghy Hiking Performance leadership Zhik confirms Dinghy Hiking Performance leadership Built to help sailors hike harder for longer Zhik, the global high performance water sports brand trusted by Olympic and World Champions, continues to set the benchmark in dinghy hiking with a complete product system engineered around connection, support and sustained power. by Zhik Posted 28 May 05:55 BST Vertigo crew confirmed for Rolex Sydney Hobart Vertigo crew confirmed for Rolex Sydney Hobart Seven of his eight crew members locked in for the 81st edition by January Many yacht owners competing in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race don't finalise their crew until days out from the start. But not Timothy Olding, owner of the Summit 35 Vertigo, representing the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 28 May 04:56 BST SailGP: First image of new Black Foils F50 SailGP: First image of new Black Foils F50 It would seem that Black Foils fans will again see the Kiwi team, sailing at Canada SailGP, Halifax It would seem that Black Foils fans will again see the New Zealand team, sailing at Canada SailGP, Halifax in less than a month. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 28 May 00:10 BST IMA Maxi Europeans Day 3 IMA Maxi Europeans Day 3 Discards place fresh complexion on the results On day three of the IMA Maxi European Championship out of Sorrento, the 27 maxi yachts and trio of catamarans competing were sent off around the Gulf of Naples on coastal courses in a south to southwesterly wind that peaked at 14 knots. by International Maxi Association Posted 27 May 22:22 BST Rooster RS Feva Nationals Qualifying Series Rooster RS Feva Nationals Qualifying Series An electrifying buzz as the Plas Heli boat park became a hive of activity The first day of our 2026 Nationals burst to life with an electrifying buzz as the boat park became a hive of activity, with eager sailors rigging at the renowned Welsh Sailing Centre, Plas Heli in the town on Pwllheli in the picturesque North Wales. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 27 May 22:08 BST Switzerland heats up as teams ready for qualifiers Switzerland heats up as teams ready for qualifiers Only six days remain until the first races of the African and Oceanian Qualifiers Only six days remain until the first races of the African and Oceanian Qualifiers begin. Teams arrived in Switzerland on Monday to test the venue, familiarize themselves with the SSL yachts, and complete their final preparations ahead of the competition. by SSL Media Posted 27 May 21:50 BST 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 1 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 1 Perfect Porto Cervo sailing conditions, with a steady Mistral wind of around 14 knots Day one of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta delivered perfect sailing conditions, with a steady Mistral wind of around 14 knots. At 12.05 p.m., the 100-foot Dubois yacht Nostromo led the fleet away right on schedule. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 27 May 21:47 BST Solo Vintage Championship preview Solo Vintage Championship preview You could be forgiven for thinking you have walked through a wormhole... You could be forgiven for thinking you have walked through a wormhole back in time if you happen to pass by Leigh on Sea on Saturday May 30th, seeing a beach full of cutting edge timber-constructed Solos. by Will Loy Posted 27 May 19:50 BST IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Day 3 in Sorrento IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Day 3 in Sorrento Jethou takes the lead in the Maxi Grand Prix division IMA Maxi Europeans continued in the Gulf of Naples, organized by the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia in synergy with the IMA, in collaboration with the YC Italiano of Genoa and the Reale YC Canottieri Savoia, with the support of Rolex and Loro Piana. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 27 May 18:56 BST J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 2 J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 2 Celestial takes early lead as light Mediterranean breeze tests fleet The 2026 J/70 Corinthian World Championship continued Wednesday with another challenging day of light and variable conditions on the Golfe de Marseille, hosted by Club La Pelle and Union Nautique Marseillaise. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 27 May 18:50 BST RS Aero Spring Championship at Island Barn RS Aero Spring Championship at Island Barn How to use a single committee boat to run what is more like four open meetings together A perfect forecast of an 8 knot westerly, increasing to 12, allowing Island Barn to use its full east / width of 1 km, promised a good days racing. The class was probably a little tired from The National Champs a week earlier. by Mike Jones Posted 27 May 18:44 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 4 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 4 The rookies strike back When she started the second leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec from Vigo last Sunday, Marie Gendron (Kereis SNCF Voyageurs) would have signed up straight away to be leading the fleet. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 27 May 17:39 BST Phantom Craftinsure Super Series at Castle Cove Phantom Craftinsure Super Series at Castle Cove Sunday's forecast of almost nothing made some think of more beach-based plans The Castle Cove Phantom fleet of nine were joined by three talented visitors to sail in the beautiful Portland harbour in wonderful sunshine accompanied by warm breezes in what is part of the Craftinsure Super Series. by Richard Woodward Posted 27 May 16:50 BST #TeamMusto's Pam Lee and Will Harris join forces #TeamMusto's Pam Lee and Will Harris join forces Ambassadors race together in the CIC Normandy Channel Race Two of Musto's long-standing brand ambassadors, Irish offshore racer Pamela Lee and Team Malizia co-skipper Will Harris, will team up together to take on the 2026 CIC Normandy Channel Race which starts on 31 May 2026. by Musto Posted 27 May 16:30 BST Cadet class Peter Scott Trophy at Draycote Cadet class Peter Scott Trophy at Draycote GBR World Team decided at final selector Draycote hosted the second and final selector of the season, the Peter Scott Trophy, closing the World Team qualification series. Following the heavy weather seen at Grafham just three weeks earlier, Draycote delivered an entirely different challenge. by Sophie Davies Posted 27 May 16:03 BST Christchurch Ledge Race (but not) Christchurch Ledge Race (but not) The forecast was not looking good so Lymington Town's race officer changed course The forecast was not looking good to sail the Christchurch Ledge Race from some way out and so it proved. With about 3 knots and little prospect of an awful lot more, the Race Officer, Nick Hopwood, decided to delay for half an hour. by Pat Stables Posted 27 May 14:35 BST