Radio A Nationals at Fleetwood Radio A Nationals at Fleetwood Many recruits were battered, bruised, and fatigued from the previous week Olly Murray (A Class Captain) had been wheeling and dealing yachts by buying or loaning, to ensure a good solid entry for the Radio A Nationals and to his credit this produced an excellent entry of 28 boats. by Mark Rose Posted 10 Aug 12:45 BST Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco day 2 Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco day 2 Six races after two days on Garda Three more races were completed in a southerly breeze of around 13 to 14 knots. Italy's Valerio Pucci scored three wins and moved into the lead in Cadet Division B. by Elena Giolai Posted 10 Aug 11:38 BST Europe class European Championship at Biscarrosse Europe class European Championship at Biscarrosse French sailor wins at French venue The Centre Nautique Biscarrosse Olympique hosted the Europe Class European Championship from 2 to 8 August 2026. Among 118 competitors from ten nations, it was French sailor Cyril Richard who was crowned European Champion. by AFE Posted 10 Aug 10:22 BST Hadron H2 Travellers series at Burghfield Hadron H2 Travellers series at Burghfield The institutional H2 curry duly took place in the evening Burghfield sailing club hosted the sixth event in the 2026 Hadron H2 calendar last weekend, sharing the blue inland waters of BSC with the Streaker Class. Meteorologists among you may recall that the Azores high was still omnipresent. by Chris Brown Posted 10 Aug 09:25 BST Morgan Cup Team Race at the New York Yacht Club Morgan Cup Team Race at the New York Yacht Club Host club claims first victory at the event for the first time in 11 years For the first time in more than a decade, the New York Yacht Club emerged victorious at the Morgan Cup Team Race. by Stuart Streuli Posted 10 Aug 08:51 BST ILCA 4 Youth Worlds overall ILCA 4 Youth Worlds overall Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling emerged as the big winners Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling emerged as the big winners as 448 young sailors wrapped up the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championship in Aarhus after a demanding week of strong winds, sunshine and intense racing on Aarhus Bay. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 10 Aug 07:38 BST 80th Anniversary Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 1 80th Anniversary Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 1 The next generation lead the way The Firefly class is on the up, with a host of younger sailors joining the class having been introduced to the boat through university team racing, as well as some who started sailing with their parents, and are now campaigning their own boats. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Aug 22:42 BST Abersoch Dinghy Week 2026 Abersoch Dinghy Week 2026 The bay gave competitors the full menu of conditions Abersoch Dinghy Week 2026 delivered everything we love about this event: big fleets, big winds, big socials, and only a sprinkling of rain that we will continue to describe as "character-building". by Mike Crompton Posted 9 Aug 21:28 BST GP14 World Championship day 1 GP14 World Championship day 1 Weather tests fleet on dramatic opening day The opening day of racing at the 2026 GP14 World Championships on Belfast Lough delivered a stern test for competitors and race officials alike, as rapidly changing weather conditions forced organisers to abandon the first championship race. by Angela Hunter Posted 9 Aug 20:43 BST Comet Trio Mark 1 Nationals at Exe overall Comet Trio Mark 1 Nationals at Exe overall Thanks to the number of people who so willingly gave their time to make it a success Day 3 of the Noble Marine Comet Trio Nationals beckoned with all to play for. The race officer delayed the start waiting for the wind to change direction and settle in. A much appreciated decision as the competitors had a lovely time. by Caroline McAusland Posted 9 Aug 20:28 BST Swallow class at Cowes Week 2026 Swallow class at Cowes Week 2026 Sunshine-soaked days and a full-on social programme A fabulous week with fourteen Swallows enjoying mostly benign breezes, the usual tidal current challenges, sunshine-soaked days and a full-on social programme! by Paul Giles Posted 9 Aug 20:21 BST RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 1 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 1 32 boats, crewed by 182 sailors from 5 continents, made a clean start The 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race started with cannon fire from the Royal Yacht Squadron Line in Cowes, marking the start of one of offshore sailing's greatest challenges. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 9 Aug 20:01 BST P&B Solo National Championship day 3 P&B Solo National Championship day 3 Davenport only 1 point ahead of Cumbley and Butler after 10 races It was heartening to hear that many of the more mature sailors had picked up or agitated old injuries, after all, why should I be the only one suffering. by Will Loy Posted 9 Aug 19:05 BST Klaipeda ORC Europeans 2026 officially open Klaipeda ORC Europeans 2026 officially open Europe's leading offshore teams gather in Lithuania The wait is over. After three years of preparation, the Klaipeda ORC European Championship 2026 has officially opened, bringing leading offshore racing teams from across Europe to Lithuania's port city. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 9 Aug 17:35 BST Emsworth SC achieves Platinum Environmental Award Emsworth SC achieves Platinum Environmental Award Junior Regatta hits highest level of recognition for environmentally responsible sailing Emsworth Sailing Club is delighted to announce that its 2026 Junior Regatta has been awarded Platinum Clean Regattas accreditation through the Sailors for the Sea programme, the highest level of recognition for environmentally responsible sailing events. by Caroline Fisk Posted 9 Aug 15:33 BST SVG Sailors Show Remarkable Progress SVG Sailors Show Remarkable Progress At Central American and Caribbean Games 2026 The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association is celebrating an impressive performance by young sailors Scarlett Hadley and Kai Marks Dasent, who proudly represented the nation in the i420 Class at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 9 Aug 14:35 BST ILCA Women's Coaching Programme at King George SC ILCA Women's Coaching Programme at King George SC In dinghy sailing, friction is the enemy of control In dinghy sailing, friction is the enemy of control. Trying to muscle an ILCA downhaul in 27 knots using an old, unloved club boat's 2:1 system is a losing battle; the physical resistance simply blocks the sailor from depowering the rig. by Abi Woodman Posted 9 Aug 13:45 BST Greenwich YC plans more RNLI fundraising Greenwich YC plans more RNLI fundraising Handing over £1,800 to Tower Lifeboat Station, and planning the next event Greenwich Yacht Club has made a payment of £1,800 to Tower Lifeboat Station, the proceeds of a fundraising yacht race held on the River Thames in May 2026 in aid of the RNLI. by Clive Reffell Posted 9 Aug 11:47 BST Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines shortlisted Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines shortlisted For the 2026 Sport Positive Awards in the Biodiversity category The Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines, co-authored by World Sailing and the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG), have been shortlisted for the 2026 Sport Positive Awards in the Biodiversity category. by World Sailing Posted 9 Aug 10:36 BST GP14 World Championship starts today GP14 World Championship starts today More than 100 boats and over 200 sailors have gathered at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club No sooner is the music preparing to fade from Belfast's historic Fleadh than another major international event is taking centre stage, as the 2026 GP14 World Championships officially begin today at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club. by Angela Hunter Posted 9 Aug 09:12 BST Sail On, Katie! Sail On, Katie! Remembering the SB20 Class Legend Katie Jackson (née Ashworth) It is with profound sadness that the SB20 UK Class Association shares the news of the passing of our dear friend, dedicated leader and class pioneer - Katie Jackson (née Ashworth), following a battle with cancer. by Anna Zyk Posted 9 Aug 09:08 BST New Vaikobi high cut boots for sailing New Vaikobi high cut boots for sailing When the pressure's on - your footwear becomes the critical connection between you and your boat. Our NEW Vaikobi Wave Flex High Cut Boot has been engineered for exceptional grip, flexibity, and ankle support. by Vaikobi Posted 9 Aug 08:00 BST 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre Prize Giving 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre Prize Giving King Felipe of Spain presents the trophies The Royal Palace of La Almudaina hosted the ceremony to honour the winning teams of this 44th edition. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 9 Aug 07:14 BST Australian Sailing Team 5-week LA block concludes Australian Sailing Team 5-week LA block concludes Training and competition for the squads on the LA 2028 Olympic waters The San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta wrapped up today in Los Angeles, marking the conclusion of a five-week training and competition block for the Australian Sailing Team National Squads on the LA 2028 Olympic waters. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 9 Aug 06:29 BST AC Recon: Mid-winter testing in Kiwiland. AC Recon: Mid-winter testing in Kiwiland. Emirates Team NZ resumed their AC75 sailing program on Wednesday after a two-month break. Emirates Team NZ resumed their AC75 sailing program on Wednesday after a two-month break. It was expected that there would be some changes, but no changes were recorded in component serial numbers on the Recon team's declaration sheet. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 9 Aug 02:24 BST North Sails Cowes Week day 7 North Sails Cowes Week day 7 Seven days of stunning racing produce a host of winners There are many faces to a typical day at Cowes Week. Wet and windy. Wet and windless. Sunny and windless. Sunny and a perfect breeze. by Cowes Week Ltd Posted 8 Aug 23:21 BST RS21s Make Their Cowes Week Debut RS21s Make Their Cowes Week Debut RS21 UK & IE Cup and Round 3 of the RS21 EuroCup at the 200th edition of the regatta Being part of the North Sails Cowes Week 200th Regatta is a proud moment for the RS21 International Class, with the fleet racing alongside more than 600 boats at one of sailing's most iconic events. by RS Sailing Posted 8 Aug 21:28 BST Comet Trio Mark 1 Nationals at Exe day 2 Comet Trio Mark 1 Nationals at Exe day 2 A lighter breeze with ESE 8/9 knots forecasted Day 2 dawned at the Noble Marine Comet Trio National Championship held at Exe Sailing Club with the promise of a lighter breeze with ESE 8/9 knots forecasted. by Caroline McAusland Posted 8 Aug 21:07 BST 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre overall 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre overall Vudu laid to rest a full year of hurt when they clinched the Abanca ORC 0 title Finishing with a second place just behind Hispania, the Spanish Navy's ORC 52 skippered by King Felipe, Mauro Gestri's Italian team on Vudu laid to rest a full year of hurt when they clinched the Abanca ORC 0 title today. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 8 Aug 20:56 BST ILCA 4 Youth Worlds day 5 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds day 5 Conditions were milder on Aarhus Bay as the Final Series got underway After several days of strong winds and disrupted racing, conditions were milder on Aarhus Bay as the Final Series got underway at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 8 Aug 20:36 BST XOD Captain's Cup at Cowes Week overall XOD Captain's Cup at Cowes Week overall A perfect sea breeze filled in as forecast for the final race After some delay and a bit of paddling the fleet arrived at Hill Head for a committee boat start. A perfect sea breeze filled in as forecast and a navigational race track set. by Rory Paton Posted 8 Aug 20:11 BST Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco Day 1 Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco Day 1 Almost 600 young sailors from 44 nations are racing on Lake Garda Almost 600 children and young sailors from all over the world, 44 nations represented and an entire community of families, coaches and supporters gathered on Garda Trentino. by Elena Giolai Posted 8 Aug 19:47 BST Portishead CC members attend Cork Week Portishead CC members attend Cork Week Including a delivery trip across the Irish Sea, carefully bringing a single oar There is something special about taking a boat out of the Bristol Channel and into offshore waters. During the last week in June four Portishead Cruising Club boats made the epic voyage across the Irish Sea to race in Cork Week. by Tim Pearson Posted 8 Aug 19:37 BST Bembridge SC Keelboat Racing before Cowes Week Bembridge SC Keelboat Racing before Cowes Week Just around the corner from the Isle of Wight's eipicentre Five Redwings and seven One-Designs started on time from Janson in a brisk (12 to 15 knots) SE'erly breeze. The course for the former was Tara, Derrick twice to port finishing at Under Tyne. by Mike Samuelson et al Posted 8 Aug 17:26 BST National Redwing Inland Championship 2026 National Redwing Inland Championship 2026 Wood does the double at Llys-Y-Fran reservoir After a successful nations championship in Looe the Redwing fleet descended on Llys-Y-Fran reservoir in beautiful Pembrokeshire, over the weekend of August 1/2nd for their Inland event. by Dan Jackson Posted 8 Aug 15:59 BST New owner and crew put Hanuman through her paces New owner and crew put Hanuman through her paces The team has recently spent a week training in Palma The new crew of Hanuman recently spent a week training in Palma along with the beautiful J Class yacht's new owner, Italian Giovanni Lombardi Stronati. by J Class Association Posted 8 Aug 15:51 BST The legacy of the Melges 24 European Championship The legacy of the Melges 24 European Championship In a few weeks time, two more names will be engraved into that legacy in Tønsberg When the inaugural Melges 24 European Championship was held in Barcelona in 1996, few could have imagined that it would become one of the most prestigious titles in international one-design sailing. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 8 Aug 15:06 BST P&B Solo National Championship day 2 P&B Solo National Championship day 2 Robust wave patterns provide some challenge to the largely land locked sailors The day dawned like any other 2026 Torbados Summer day, buckets of sunshine and a gentle breeze though its northerly direction hinted that this heatwave might soon be over, until the next one. by Will Loy Posted 8 Aug 14:58 BST Back where it belongs Back where it belongs The bicentenary has reinvigorated Cowes Week At the end of the day, bicentenaries are just a nice round number, but the effect they can have on events are quite extraordinary. They galvanise people to come together, to push harder, to put on a show and, most of all, attend. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Aug 14:00 BST Cruising in Croatia video series Episode 4 Cruising in Croatia video series Episode 4 Croatia's greatest treasures aren't always found on the water Croatia's coastline is breathtaking, but its greatest treasures aren't always found on the water. In this episode bad weather changes our plans, giving us the perfect excuse to step ashore and discover Croati's incredible history. by Royal Yachting Association Posted 8 Aug 12:00 BST AC Recon: French get renewed momentum AC Recon: French get renewed momentum La Roche-Posay Racing Team recorded the most on-foil run time of the campaign. Maelenn Lemaitre: "Right now I'm a bit tired because after sailing all day I learned so much. I have all this data in my mind, and right now even my name is quite hard to remember!" by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 8 Aug 10:43 BST DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 4 DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 4 Some skippers away at Cowes Week, but other faces appeared In fabulous sunny max A rig weather 14 races were sailed by 12 skippers despite Paul Woodward and Dave Tomlinson being away winning trophies at Cowes Week. But Dave's big bro Adrian was finally back from being smoked in France. by Peter Jackson Posted 8 Aug 09:44 BST Challenger Travellers at Loch Venachar Challenger Travellers at Loch Venachar Who has right of way when a flying boat lands? Eleven competitors entered the fifth event in Sailability Scotland's Challenger Traveller series which was held at the ever popular venue of Loch Venachar Sailing Club. Sailors and their helpers arrived on Thursday and Friday. by Duncan Greenhalgh Posted 8 Aug 09:29 BST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17s at San Pedro OCR Day 3 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17s at San Pedro OCR Day 3 Top ten up for grabs on final day of Qualifying The race to compete in Saturday's Final is on at San Pedro OCR as shifting leaderboards and narrow point margins across the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets set the stage for a decisive final day of qualifying at the future L.A. 2028 Olympic venue. by Meredith Glacken Posted 8 Aug 00:05 BST Comet Trio Mark 1 Nationals at Exe day 1 Comet Trio Mark 1 Nationals at Exe day 1 19 boats treated to perfect sailing conditions There were 19 entries and the competitors were treated to perfect sailing conditions - a steady breeze, waves & sunshine - what more could you ask for? by Caroline McAusland Posted 7 Aug 23:41 BST ILCA 4 Youth Worlds day 4 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds day 4 Time on the water exceeds six hours, so the fleet are sent in After Wednesday's racing was cut short by increasing winds and the entire fleet remained ashore on Thursday, sailors were finally able to return to Aarhus Bay today for Day 4 of the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championship. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 7 Aug 23:26 BST One month till McIntyre Golden Globe Race One month till McIntyre Golden Globe Race A 17-entrant provisional fleet gathers in Les Sables-d'Olonne for final checks With 30 days remaining before the start, skippers from around the world are converging on Les Sables-d'Olonne for the final phase of preparation for sailing's original and most gruelling solo, non-stop, unassisted around-the-world challenge. by Golden Globe Race Posted 7 Aug 21:01 BST 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre day 4 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre day 4 Italian Mauro Gestri and crew lead Abanca ORC Class 0 into the final day Fourth in the same class last year at just over one year since he started grand prix big boat sailing, Italian Mauro Gestri and crew lead Abanca ORC Class 0 into the last day of 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre after solid day counting two second places. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 7 Aug 19:52 BST