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Team Australia to race in 38th America's Cup
Representing the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club
© Team Australia Challenge
Zenith Inland Championship at Blithfield
21 entries only a year after the first boat was launched
© Sam Bunn
Bonds Flying Roos Bermuda Masterclass
Australian team extend championship lead
© Jason Ludlow for SailGP
Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Overall
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2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5
2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5
‘Man Overboard!' leaves Dutch hopes of 4th world title hanging by a thread
A brief moment of ‘Man Overboard!' while leading a race might have done for the hopes of Bart Lambriex and Floris van de Werken to win their fourth 49er world title. New Zealand leads with Australia second, going into the Final Day of the 49ers.
by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team
Posted 16 May 23:48 BST
IOM World Championship 2026 Officially Opened
IOM World Championship 2026 Officially Opened
84 skippers from 28 nations have gathered at Datchet Water Sailing Club
The flags are up, the boats have been measured, the robo-buoys have their gyroscopes humming, the race team is ready and the weather is very British.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 16 May 22:07 BST
57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec - one day to go
57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec - one day to go
A fleet of 36 sailors will set off solo from Perros-Guirec on Sunday
Spectators will need to rise a little earlier than usual to witness the start of the first leg of this legendary race, which each year reveals some of sailing's greatest talents.
by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Posted 16 May 19:42 BST
2026 Etchells Worlds in the books
2026 Etchells Worlds in the books
Full list of recaps, photos, and award winners
Five incredible days of racing in San Diego are officially in the books as the 2026 International Etchells World Championship came to a close yesterday with the crowning of 2026 World Champions and the presentation of awards across the fleet.
by Etchells Class
Posted 16 May 19:30 BST
Rooster Warehouse Sale | 5–6 June
Rooster Warehouse Sale | 5–6 June
Discover sample stock, past-season favourites, one-off items and reduced sailing gear
Join us at Rooster HQ for two days of exclusive bargains. Discover sample stock, past-season favourites, one-off items and reduced sailing gear that you won't usually find online.
by Rooster
Posted 16 May 16:30 BST
Drheam-Cup: ten years and two stunning locations
Drheam-Cup: ten years and two stunning locations
Enough to offer dream conditions for the tenth anniversary of the race
2026 edition of the DRHEAM-CUP/GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE DE COURSE AU LARGE will connect two iconic ports in the French sailing world: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, which has been faithful to the race since 2018, and Lorient, hosting the finish for the first time.
by Drheam Cup
Posted 16 May 16:05 BST
The Aegean Regatta returns for the 2026 edition
The Aegean Regatta returns for the 2026 edition
This year's edition connects four distinctive island destinations
The Aegean Regatta returns in 2026, once again setting sail across the Aegean on a unique journey of sport, culture, and discovery of Greece's maritime heritage.
by Aegean Regatta
Posted 16 May 15:11 BST
Finn Class News - May 2026
Finn Class News - May 2026
Gdynia Racing Guide Webinar, new Finntalks, FINNFARE, AGM update
Gdynia Racing Guide Webinar, new Finntalks, FINNFARE, AGM update
by Robert Deaves
Posted 16 May 13:40 BST
The GJW Spotlight
The GJW Spotlight
Regular maintenance and repairs to your boat will help it look and performing at its best
Ensuring that you carry out regular maintenance and repairs to your boat will help keep your vessel looking and performing at its best. On top of that, it could extend its lifespan and catch any issues in their tracks before they cause further problems.
by GJW Direct
Posted 16 May 12:00 BST
505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 2
505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 2
Another cold, wet day at the northern end of Lake Garda
Day 2 of the 505 Euro Cup in Riva on the stunning Northern end of Lake Garda saw another cold, wet day. I am sure most of the fleet feared that we would not get to race, but around 3pm the PRO informed the fleet that he intended to start us at 4pm.
by Mike Holt
Posted 16 May 08:36 BST
Bough Beech RS Feva Open
Bough Beech RS Feva Open
Medium-sized Kentish sailing club attempts to impersonate Welsh National Sailing Academy
Medium-sized Kentish sailing club attempts to impersonate Welsh National Sailing Academy; doesn't quite manage it. Bough Beech did its level best to masquerade as Plas Heli on Saturday the 9th of May.
by Alastair Moppett
Posted 16 May 06:50 BST
KSSA Opening Splash at Downs
KSSA Opening Splash at Downs
A challenging early-season KSSA opener off Deal
Downs Sailing Club hosted a challenging early-season KSSA opener off Deal, with light airs and a strong tide putting sailors and race team to the test - while offering a timely preview ahead of the NSSA National Youth Regatta later this summer.
by Anna Candy
Posted 16 May 06:43 BST
2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego overall
2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego overall
Mayo Wins Third Straight Worlds with Magpie
History was made off the coast of San Diego this afternoon as James Mayo, Paul Cayard, and Ben Lamb aboard Magpie AUS 1526 won race 9 of the 2026 Etchells World Championship, securing their place as the 2026 Champions.
by Etchells Class
Posted 16 May 05:40 BST
2026 Formula Kite World Championships day 5
2026 Formula Kite World Championships day 5
Fortune favours the brave on the penultimate day
The shifty conditions of Day 5 brought plenty of opportunity for the riders during the final fleet races of the regatta. After a drizzly start to the morning, the weather soon cleared to deliver a steadily increasing breeze right on time for racing.
by International Kiteboarding Association
Posted 15 May 20:47 BST
2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4
2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4
Tactical Chess at Warp Speed: Antipodean and German Surge in Quiberon
If yesterday's action in the Bay of Quiberon was a brutal test of survival—a day of capsizes, crashes, pitch-poles, and sailors literally reversing across the finish line to stay upright—today was a sophisticated game of high-speed chess.
by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team
Posted 15 May 19:01 BST
Diverse, wide-open La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Diverse, wide-open La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Everyone is eager to cast off and fully commit to this opening leg towards Vigo
In just two days, 36 sailors, women and men, will set off on the 57th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. For this 2027 edition, the scenery changes with a start scheduled very early in the season.
by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Posted 15 May 18:53 BST
73rd Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 Preview
73rd Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 Preview
Over a 130 yachts from around the world are set to race
The Loro Piana Giraglia is organized by Yacht Club Italiano in collaboration with Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, under the guidance of the Federazione Italiana Vela and the Fédération Française de Voile.
by Yacht Club Italiano
Posted 15 May 18:32 BST
Rooster title sponsor HISC multi-class open
Rooster title sponsor HISC multi-class open
The Flying Fifteen, Fireball, 505 and Merlin event will be on 6-7 June
Hayling Island Sailing Club is delighted to announce that Rooster will be the title sponsor of our upcoming Open Meeting for the Flying Fifteen, Fireball, 505 and Merlin classes from Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th June 2026.
by Hayling Island Sailing Club
Posted 15 May 16:40 BST
2000 Millennium Series Round 2 at Oxford
2000 Millennium Series Round 2 at Oxford
The simple art of counting to 3!
Ten visiting boats joined home 2000's for a very eventful game of snakes and ladders at a blustery Oxford Sc on May 10th for round 2 of the West Country Boat Repair 2000 Millennium Series.
by Pete Vincent
Posted 15 May 16:12 BST
Welsh Sailing Dragon Series at Port Dinorwic
Welsh Sailing Dragon Series at Port Dinorwic
RYA Pathway training paying off
The second round of North Wales Dragon Series took place at Felinheli/Port Dinorwic on 10th May. With a forecast for new racers on 8-10 kt throughout the week promising ideal conditions and organisers were confident of a successful event.
by Ken Newing
Posted 15 May 15:02 BST
Henri-Lloyd Explorer skorts, shorts and trousers
Henri-Lloyd Explorer skorts, shorts and trousers
Ideal for life on and off the water
Henri-Lloyd's Explorer range is a collection of high-performance shorts, trousers and skorts engineered for active users looking for style, comfort, and durability in all situations.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 15 May 12:00 BST
RS200s at the Waldringfield Easter Egg
RS200s at the Waldringfield Easter Egg
22 boats turned up for the fun and games of sailing on the River Deben
Good Friday, a good day for sailing as some would say. 22 boats turned up for the fun and games of sailing on the River Deben at Waldringfield Sailing Club for the annual open event opener of the Easter Egg.
by Will Taylor
Posted 15 May 11:20 BST
Australian excitement builds ahead of Tasar Worlds
Australian excitement builds ahead of Tasar Worlds
A record number of Tasar sailors will descend on the island of Okinawa, Japan
A record number of Tasar sailors will descend on the island of Okinawa, Japan this June to compete in the 2026 World Championships.
by Ryan Moreton
Posted 15 May 10:50 BST
The appeal of the Solitaire du Figaro never dies
The appeal of the Solitaire du Figaro never dies
This season several of IMOCA's established skippers are taking part
It's not unprecedented for top sailors in IMOCA to return to the Figaro class, but it's quite unusual and this season several of IMOCA's established skippers have been doing just that.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 15 May 09:54 BST
505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1
505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1
Three races held after cold temperatures and heavy rain greet the fleet
Day one brought conditions that most competitors would have preferred not to have seen. Cold temperatures and heavy rain. At the morning briefing the Race Team told competitors that they saw a window for racing between 1 and 3pm.
by Mike Holt
Posted 15 May 09:40 BST
Cape 31 Med Circuit Heads to Puntaldia
Cape 31 Med Circuit Heads to Puntaldia
Round 2 racing begins today in Sardinia
The Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit arrives in Sardinia this week for Round 2, hosted by Marina di Puntaldia and Yacht Club Marina Puntaldia from 15-17 May.
by Tor Tomlinson Cheney
Posted 15 May 06:48 BST
Challenger Travellers at Lochaber
Challenger Travellers at Lochaber
Enjoying the spectacular scenery around Fort William
Seven boats arrived on Friday afternoon to a great welcome from members of Lochaber Yacht Club who helped prepare the boats for the second event in the Scottish Challenger Traveller Series.
by Duncan Greenhalgh
Posted 15 May 05:43 BST
2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 4
2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 4
Mayo leads with one race left
Eight of nine races are now in the rearview at the 2026 Etchells World Championship. Race Day 4 was bright and sunny with a slightly lighter breeze than previous days in the regatta.
by Etchells Class
Posted 15 May 02:25 BST
Team Australia America's Cup launch videos
Team Australia America's Cup launch videos
Videos with key members of the team, Grant Simmer OAM, Glenn Ashby, and Tash Bryant
Team Australia's challenge for the 38th America's Cup was launched yesterday at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 14 May 23:02 BST
Musto Skiffs at the WPNSA Skiff Open
Musto Skiffs at the WPNSA Skiff Open
Conditions ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous
The Musto fleet enjoyed an outstanding weekend of training and racing at WPNSA in conditions ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous, with wind speeds on the racetrack from 4 to over 30 knots.
by Brian Greensmith
Posted 14 May 22:29 BST
2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3
2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3
Crash, Bang, Wallop! A tough day in the bay
High wind, big waves and monster current required some inventive sailing techniques on day three of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championship in Quiberon, France.
by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team
Posted 14 May 21:31 BST
ORC World Championship 2026 overall
ORC World Championship 2026 overall
World titles awarded in Sorrento after a week of great sailing
The 2026 ORC World Championship concluded today with the final inshore races. Two windward-leeward races were held in demanding conditions, with 15 to 17 knots of westerly breeze, gusts up to 25 knots, seas of 1.5 to 2 meters.
by Tre Golfi Sailing Week
Posted 14 May 21:21 BST
3rd Rutland Foil Festival preview
3rd Rutland Foil Festival preview
Switch, Skeeta, Nikki, Birdyfish S, IODA, Moth (Exocet) and iQFOiL demo boats available
Rutland Sailing Club is delighted to be hosting the 3rd RSC Foil Festival over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, 30-31 May 2026. This exciting weekend promises a fantastic mix of racing, on-water demonstrations, and social sailing.
by James Sainsbury
Posted 14 May 20:49 BST
IMA Maxi Europeans Preview
IMA Maxi Europeans Preview
Taking place out of Naples and Sorrento, Italy
One of the pinnacles of international maxi yacht racing will set sail next week with the fifth edition of the IMA Maxi European Championship taking place out of Naples and Sorrento, Italy.
by International Maxi Association
Posted 14 May 20:22 BST
Topper National Series event 4 at Hayling Island
Topper National Series event 4 at Hayling Island
Northern Irish correspondent reflects on GPS tracking and the calm of Topper Russ
Travelling from Northern Ireland to Hayling Island for the fourth event in the GBR National Series was really exciting, but also a bit nerve-wracking because the competition was so fierce. Every event seems to get tougher.
by Adam Green
Posted 14 May 17:40 BST
Scammonden Water SC open day preview
Scammonden Water SC open day preview
A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for all ages, this Saturday
Scammonden Water Sailing Club is inviting the local community to discover the excitement of sailing and life on the water at its Open Day on Saturday 16 May 2026, from 11am to 3pm.
by Luke Hartshorn
Posted 14 May 15:25 BST
A Class Catamaran European Championships preview
A Class Catamaran European Championships preview
19 nationalities arriving at the Mar Menor lagoon, south of Alicante
We are only a short time away from the Europeans again, and several sailors are onsite already. Geography and demographics are the trigger for when the Championships to be held. If the Worlds are being held outside Europe, it gets its own championships.
by Gordon Upton
Posted 14 May 14:58 BST
Solo Eastern Area Championship at Brightlingsea
Solo Eastern Area Championship at Brightlingsea
Forecast did not deter 27 sailors.... until the last race was announced
The forecast all week before the event was predicting racing on Sunday would be marginal and with conditions more like mid-February. That did not deter the 27 Solo sailors who had some very close racing in what turned out to be champagne conditions.
by Mark Maskell
Posted 14 May 11:38 BST
Get your Navigators & General Bass Week entry in!
Get your Navigators & General Bass Week entry in!
There are now just three weeks remaining to take advantage of the discounted entry
There are now just three weeks remaining (31 May) to take advantage of the discounted entry for Navigators & General Bass Week, taking place on 1-9 August.
by Bass Press
Posted 14 May 11:31 BST
Inaugural Zenith Inland Championship at Blithfield
Inaugural Zenith Inland Championship at Blithfield
Fantastic to see such a fast growing following only a year after the first boat was launched
The first-ever Zenith Inland Championships burst into life at Blithfield with 21 entries, including seven home boats, and a buzz around the dinghy park that made it clear this class is going places fast.
by Peter Slater & David Mathews
Posted 14 May 10:48 BST
ILCA East & Midlands Region Youth at Rutland
ILCA East & Midlands Region Youth at Rutland
Large oscillating shifts were where the biggest gains and losses could be made
This was the inaugural event for the combined East and Midlands regions of the new ILCA Regional Youth Series, sponsored by Rooster who kindly donated all of the fantastic generous prizes.
by Kieran Vanhoutte
Posted 14 May 09:33 BST
2026 Ash Trophy at Littleton Sailing Club
2026 Ash Trophy at Littleton Sailing Club
The link up with Littleton Sailing Club has been a great success
A lot has happened since the 2025 event when Guildford had no lake and hosted the event at Frensham Pond. The link up with Littleton Sailing Club has been a great success and the seven visitors were able to enjoy marvellous facilities at Littleton.
by Roger Stollery
Posted 14 May 05:46 BST
2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 3
2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 3
One point separates first and second
Day 3 of the 2026 Etchells World Championships is in the books and we officially have a championship as six races have been contested.
by Etchells Class
Posted 14 May 03:13 BST
Preliminary Cup Regatta in Naples postponed
Preliminary Cup Regatta in Naples postponed
America's Cup organisers have advised the postponement of the Preliminary Regatta in Naples.
The America's Cup organisers, acting on advice "from ACE Italy, stating that the ACP Board, following consultation with the Host venue, has decided it is not possible for ACP to hold the Naples Preliminary Regatta from 25-28 June 2026."
by Richard Gladwell Sail-World
Posted 14 May 01:53 BST
36R Vane Wood Cup and Woodhouse Trophy
36R Vane Wood Cup and Woodhouse Trophy
A bit of a double bill weekend at Fleetwood
The forecast was for a light breeze from the North East with occasional showers. Quite surprisingly, it remained dry throughout and the wind picked up a little towards the end of the day enabling us to use the second sail suit.
by Tony Wilson
Posted 13 May 22:52 BST
Team Australia to race in 38th America's Cup
Team Australia to race in 38th America's Cup
Representing the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club with backing from John Winning and family
The Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club lodges challenge for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, Naples
by Team Australia Challenge
Posted 13 May 21:53 BST
ORC World Championship 2026 Coastal Race
ORC World Championship 2026 Coastal Race
Different courses across classes, variable conditions, standings still open ahead of final day
Day three of inshore racing at the ORC World Championship 2026, taking place between Naples and Sorrento from 7 to 14 May, featured the traditional coastal race around the island of Capri, adding further spectacle and complexity to the championship week.
by Tre Golfi Sailing Week
Posted 13 May 20:40 BST
Reflecting on my first solo IMOCA race
Reflecting on my first solo IMOCA race
Francesca Clapcich writes a few days after crossing the finish line
A few days after crossing the finish line of the 1000 Race, I finally feel like I've got the brain space to sit down and actually take it all in. I've finished my first ever solo IMOCA race!
by Francesca Clapcich
Posted 13 May 20:22 BST
Rooster Warehouse Sale | 5–6 June
Join us at Rooster HQ for two days of exclusive bargains. Discover sample stock, past-season favourites, one-off items and reduced sailing gear that you won't usually find online.
Team Australia America's Cup launch videos
Team Australia's challenge for the 38th America's Cup was launched yesterday at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club.
The GJW Spotlight
Ensuring that you carry out regular maintenance and repairs to your boat will help keep your vessel looking and performing at its best. On top of that, it could extend its lifespan and catch any issues in their tracks before they cause further problems.
The Same, But Different
I am so enjoying reading all the event news now the season has begun in earnest in the UK. The sun has been plentiful throughout April and May, encouraging everyone to get back out on the water.
Henri-Lloyd Explorer skorts, shorts and trousers
Henri-Lloyd's Explorer range is a collection of high-performance shorts, trousers and skorts engineered for active users looking for style, comfort, and durability in all situations.
Sunsail Funding the Future Initiative
Sunsail has launched this year's Funding the Future Initiative, now in its third year of supporting grassroots sailing clubs. Previous winners include West Lancashire Yacht Club (2024) and Otley Sailing Club (2025).
Melges 15 season builds toward inaugural Nationals
The 2026 season was a bit stop-start, with too much wind at time and too little at others, but things are really ramping up with fleets building in Lymington and Warsash, and other locations joining the fun later in the year...
Close Encounters…
To know Jim Close, aka Jimbo, or Mumbles, is to have an experience (Boom. Boom. Basil Brush). It's not a reflection. It's a casting of vision. Yes. What a trip. Part acid. Part journey through space. Part adventure in existentialism.
The shorts that end seat pain
The Edge Shorts are built to protect your seat, legs, and hips while enhancing comfort and performance.
Rotters and Colanders
In these times it's all too easy to fall back on old adages about sailing, saying the costs are too high, it's elitist and things are in decline, but there are some incredible bright spots which blow preconceptions about sailing out of the water.
Built For Sun, Spray & Movement
New hats have landed, built for sun, spray, and movement. Quick-dry, secure, and ready for long days on and around the water.
Two things
So, there's an axiom that states, the first time something occurs it's happenstance. The next is circumstance, and the third is enemy action. Now on paper, and under that ruling, that makes this here Ed the latter. Hhhmmmm.
GP Watercraft Spring Update
As the European sailing season gets fully under way, it's already been a busy and exciting start to the year for the team at GP Watercraft and the athletes we support across the international circuit.
SailGP Venue vs. Revenue
SailGP finally got to land in South America, with the inaugural Rio Sail Grand Prix taking place over the weekend.
Ancasta strengthens bluewater expertise
Ancasta International Boat Sales has strengthened its position in the bluewater yacht sector with the appointment of offshore sailing specialist Harry Lightfoot as Brokerage Manager of its Hamble office.
Mission Accomplished!
Keeping it in the family was always really the main mission. Just ask him… Now at 138 days and some change, Tristan Gourlay has shaved a fair old chunk off the 179 days and change his dad, Ken, set 19 and a bit years ago.