55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall Thrilling Finals showdowns as ten Sofía titles decided on glorious Bay of Palma The sun shone and the sea breeze blew exactly as per the script for a blockbuster finale to Palma, Mallorca's giant 55 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels, the curtain raiser to the 2026 Olympic classes season. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 4 Apr 17:19 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall Titles decided after a week of tight racing and a few late twists It was a big final day at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, with titles decided across all three Olympic fleets after a week of tight racing and a few late twists. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 4 Apr 16:35 BST Antigua Racing Cup Preview Antigua Racing Cup Preview High-tech racing with a pinch of Antiguan flair This April, the inaugural Antigua Racing Cup will burst onto the Caribbean scene, blending cutting-edge race technology with Antigua's spectacular natural racecourse. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 4 Apr 14:40 BST Fly the flag! Fly the flag! Musto launches Emirates GBR SailGP Team merchandise range British performance sailing brand Musto has launched an exclusive new range of Emirates GBR SailGP Team merchandise, celebrating the speed, innovation, and national pride behind one of the most exciting teams in the global SailGP league. by Musto Posted 4 Apr 12:00 BST 2026 RORC Easter Challenge Day 1 2026 RORC Easter Challenge Day 1 Strong Breeze and Fast Learning Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) training regatta, the RORC Easter Challenge supported by North Sails, kicked off on Easter Friday with windy conditions in the Solent. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 4 Apr 11:48 BST J/24 European at Trelleborg Båtsällskap Preview J/24 European at Trelleborg Båtsällskap Preview International Sailing Competition Comes to Gislövs Läge In August 2026, the international sailing world will turn its attention to Gislövs Läge, just outside Trelleborg. Trelleborgs Båtsällskap will host the J/24 European Championship, marking the largest event in the club's history. by Monica Persson Posted 4 Apr 11:20 BST Spring Fling at Ripon Sailing Club Spring Fling at Ripon Sailing Club Getting the main season off to a flying start The weekend of 28/29th March saw Ripon Sailing Club get the main season off to a flying start with its Spring Fling. The weekend opened with a short course racing event running alongside Easter ROTTERS. by Lucy Priest Posted 4 Apr 10:33 BST MAC 24 Hour Challenge at Milnerton Aquatic Club MAC 24 Hour Challenge at Milnerton Aquatic Club 24 hour sailors put to the test in light conditions 24 teams started the MAC 24 Hour Challenge at noon on Saturday 28th March 2026, at Milnerton Aquatic Club, Cape Town, South Africa. by Mark Algra Posted 4 Apr 10:25 BST Glenn Ashby SailGP Team France for Rio Glenn Ashby SailGP Team France for Rio Replacing Leigh McMillan as he recovers from a shoulder injury Glenn Ashby is set to join the DS Automobiles SailGP Team France as wing trimmer from the Rio Sail Grand Prix, replacing Leigh McMillan as he recovers from a shoulder injury sustained following the Auckland incident. by France SailGP Team Posted 4 Apr 09:58 BST Nurture a lifelong passion for sailing Nurture a lifelong passion for sailing Encouraging the next generation of sailors is a passion of P&B's P&B's expansion of class and event partnerships throughout the '26 season shows commitment to the development of youth sailors – while offering the best selection of junior clothing and chandlery designed to boost performance and enjoyment on the water. by P&B Posted 4 Apr 08:30 BST 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 Top 10 teams selected: 470 fleet ready for the Medal Series The final day of the elimination series concluded in excellent conditions in the Bay of Palma. Despite a short delay in the morning, two races were completed smoothly, setting the stage for the Medal Series. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 08:17 BST ILCA 7s at the WPNSA ILCA 7s at the WPNSA ILCA UK Ovington Boats National Open Event 3 at WPNSA The third ILCA UK National Open event was held at WPNSA. 26 ILCA 7 sailors took part. It was a very breezy weekend and huge thanks go to the race and safety teams as well as all volunteers that made this event safe and fun. by Leo Yates & ILCA UK Posted 4 Apr 06:51 BST 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Day 1 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Day 1 St. Thomas Shows Its 'Best Sailing in the World' Conditions If there were a brochure showcasing the best place in the world to sail, today would have been the day to create it in St. Thomas. Ideal conditions set the stage for the opening day, delivering an almost flawless experience for competitors. by Carol Bareuther Posted 4 Apr 03:06 BST 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon Day 2 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon Day 2 Full schedule completed with tight racing across the fleet Day 2 of Eurocup 4 delivered a full and intense racing schedule. After one race was recovered for the Red and Purple fleets, the Race Committee successfully completed four additional races for the entire fleet. by 29er Class Posted 3 Apr 22:39 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 5 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 5 American pair Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid lead the 49er fleet American pair Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid lead the 49er fleet after a valuable recovery from an early start in second of the skiffs' three races today. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Apr 21:43 BST Mach 6.5 / Open 7.50 at Spi Ouest-France Day 1 Mach 6.5 / Open 7.50 at Spi Ouest-France Day 1 A challenging start with overcast skies, passing showers, and a breeze of 17 to 23 knots The regatta began this Friday in challenging conditions. Overcast skies, passing showers, and a steady breeze of 17 to 23 knots: the Spi Ouest-France Banque Populaire Grand Ouest regatta didn't hold back in hosting its first races. by Class Open Mach Posted 3 Apr 21:24 BST 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 1 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 1 Three races for the 43 boats racing from 7 countries The first event of the 2026 505 Euro Cup kicked off in La Rochelle France today with 43 boats racing from 7 countries. The weather was chilly with a moderate breeze out of the west to test the teams. by Mike Holt Posted 3 Apr 21:16 BST Wearn in Gold Medal Contention Wearn in Gold Medal Contention On Return to International Racing at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía In his return to major international competition for the first time since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Matt Wearn will fight for gold at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, capping off an impressive week of racing in Palma, Mallorca. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 3 Apr 21:05 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 5 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 5 Palma Set to Deliver Classic Sofía Finale After a week of racing in challenging offshore winds Saturday's medal showdowns for the 10 Olympic class titles at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels look set to be blessed with perfect conditions. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 3 Apr 20:57 BST DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point week 1 DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point week 1 12 skippers race in a maximum wind of 14 knots In a maximum 14 knot wind, easing all day, twelve DF95 skippers attended the first East Kent Spring Series event at Barton's Point. The fleet was well behaved and used A rigs all day with rotating race officer duty earning average points. by Peter Jackson Posted 3 Apr 17:03 BST Early bird entry closes 10th April Early bird entry closes 10th April To the International Paint Poole Regatta and IRC Europeans 2026 Don't miss the early bird discount and submit your entry now and enjoy stunning racing in Poole Bay. by Poole Regatta Posted 3 Apr 14:51 BST Lambay Races Return to Howth Yacht Club Lambay Races Return to Howth Yacht Club A standout fixture in the club's racing calendar returns Howth Yacht Club is delighted to announce the return of the much-anticipated Lambay Races, taking place on Saturday 30th May. by Howth Yacht Club Posted 3 Apr 14:33 BST Quatro Maui Pro at Ho'okipa Day 3 Quatro Maui Pro at Ho'okipa Day 3 Youth & experience shine in Maui Day 3 of the Quatro Maui Pro delivered a full showcase of the sport's depth and future, as all Junior, Pro Junior, and Masters divisions were completed in clean head to logo high surf under light winds at the iconic Ho'okipa Beach Park. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 3 Apr 13:55 BST Hyde Sails - We've got you covered! Hyde Sails - We've got you covered! As well as sails, Hyde also produce covers, foil bags and accessories for many classes With the arrival of the start of the sailing season, many of us will be starting to check and prepare our boats. Alongside our wide range of One Design Sails, we also produce covers, foil bags and accessories for many classes. by Hyde Sails Posted 3 Apr 12:00 BST ILCA 6s at the WPNSA ILCA 6s at the WPNSA 2026 ILCA UK Ovington Boats National Open Event 3 79 ILCA 6 sailors took part. It was a very breezy weekend and huge thanks go to the race and safety teams as well as all volunteers that made this event safe and fun. by Jon Emmett & ILCA UK Posted 3 Apr 11:52 BST Scammonden Water Enterprise Open Preview Scammonden Water Enterprise Open Preview A strong fleet expected for the Northern Series Opening Event The Northern Series for the 70th anniversary of iconic Enterprise Dinghy is proudly hosted by Scammonden Water Sailing Club on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April 2026, with a strong fleet of sailors expected to compete on the dramatic Pennine reservoir. by Luke Hartshorn Posted 3 Apr 11:27 BST Dartmouth Sailing Week Youth Sailors Class Dartmouth Sailing Week Youth Sailors Class Launched in partnership with OneSails GBR The 'OneSails Next Generation Class' aims to celebrate and grow youth participation at one of the UK's most prestigious regattas. by Cat Platts Posted 3 Apr 11:04 BST HISC Optimist Easter Race Camp 2026 HISC Optimist Easter Race Camp 2026 Thirteen enthusiastic Optimist sailors took to the water each day Set against the picturesque backdrop of England's south coast, Hayling Island Sailing Club (HISC) hosted its annual Optimist Easter Race Camp from 31st March to 2nd April 2026. by Melvyn Cooper Posted 3 Apr 10:12 BST 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle begins 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle begins Close to 45 boats have assembled from across Europe, Australia and the USA After two days of organised training, run by the French 505 Class, leg one of the the 505 Euro Cup series is about to start in La Rochelle, France. Close to 45 boats from across Europe, Australia and the USA have assembled. by Mike Holt Posted 3 Apr 09:19 BST ILCA 4s at the WPNSA ILCA 4s at the WPNSA 2026 ILCA UK Ovington Boats National Open Event 3 71 ILCA 4 sailors took part. It was a very breezy weekend and huge thanks go to the race and safety teams as well as all volunteers that made this event safe and fun. by Sam Mason & ILCA UK Posted 3 Apr 06:46 BST 10th Round the Rocks Race 10th Round the Rocks Race Roundabout, Black Pearl & Peacemaker Podium Finishers A half dozen boats cast off on one of the world's most beautiful island tours. That is, the fleet circumnavigated the neighboring 19-square-mile island of St. John, home of the Virgin Islands National Park, in the 10th Round the Rocks Race. by Carol Bareuther Posted 3 Apr 03:01 BST 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon Day 1 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon Day 1 Stage 4 kicks off with strong conditions and a full fleet The fourth stage of the 2026 29er Eurocup officially got under way today in Carnon, delivering a challenging opening day defined by shifty breeze and building wind conditions, reaching 20-25 knots by the afternoon. by 29er Class Posted 3 Apr 00:04 BST New ZhikMotion™ Styles Have Landed New ZhikMotion™ Styles Have Landed Built for cooler days on and off the water Built for cooler days on and off the water, the ZhikMotion™ range delivers adaptable warmth, wind resistance, spray protection and all-day comfort when conditions shift. by Zhik Posted 2 Apr 21:15 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 4 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 4 Price is right... In the 49er Skiff class the lead has alternated between top duos from the USA and Australia who spent time training together within a big group working out of Torbay, north of Auckland. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 2 Apr 20:55 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 4 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 4 Sofía racers head into final chance to make Saturday's medal finale Day 4 of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels continued with the offshore, unpredictable winds which have continued to confound athletes as the showcase Olympic regatta heads into the penultimate day, Friday. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 2 Apr 19:19 BST 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 4 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 4 Leaderboard Tightens Behind Dominant Spanish Leaders in Palma The second day of the elimination series brought afternoon racing, with two races completed successfully. From light morning winds to a strong offshore breeze later on. by International 470 Class Association Posted 2 Apr 18:34 BST DELTA Line 60mm block from Polarwave DELTA Line 60mm block from Polarwave The future of high-performance hardware The Delta 60mm from Polarwave is the result of 18 months of development with 1 goal in mind: To design and manufacture the strongest and best performing mid size block for Grand Prix Racing. by Daniel Henderson Posted 2 Apr 14:30 BST Tre Golfi Sailing Week sets historic entry record Tre Golfi Sailing Week sets historic entry record 211 yachts entered across the ORC, Maxi and Multihull fleets Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 has reached a historic milestone, setting a new all-time participation record with 211 yachts entered across the ORC, Maxi and Multihull fleets. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 2 Apr 14:04 BST Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d'Olonne Preview Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d'Olonne Preview The first names announced for an already promising line-up At a press briefing held on 2 April, the Vendée Arctique - Les Sables d'Olonne revealed the first names of the skippers entered for its 2026 edition, as well as the race management team that will ensure the sailors' safety. by Vendée Arctique Posted 2 Apr 12:40 BST Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 4 Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 4 An early start for the fleet on Saturday It was an early start for the Fast Handicap fleet on Saturday, with racing brought forward to 10am thanks to ongoing dredging work in the Harbour—nothing like a bit of industrial encouragement to get sailors out of bed. by John Burn Posted 2 Apr 12:34 BST The Elegance of Luxury Performance The Elegance of Luxury Performance Step aboard the X4.9 MkII and experience pure sailing pleasure Step aboard the X4.9 MkII and experience pure sailing pleasure. This new video from Palma captures the yacht's powerful performance, elegant lines, and effortless handling. A beautiful showcase of what defines modern X-Yachts craftsmanship. by X-Yachts Posted 2 Apr 12:00 BST Quatro Maui Pro at Ho'okipa Day 2 Quatro Maui Pro at Ho'okipa Day 2 Roediger reigns and Hunter makes history Bernd Roediger claims men's crown in a final of former champions; Marine Hunter defends Maui Spring Title at World Windsurfing Tour's First 5-Star Event of 2026 by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 2 Apr 11:56 BST Keyhaven Yacht Club Open Morning on 18th April Keyhaven Yacht Club Open Morning on 18th April Come and visit the little club with a big personality Keyhaven Yacht Club is a little club with a big personality. Nestled behind Hurst Castle, our friendly sailing club enjoys the sheltered bay and calmer sea created by the historic castle. by Keyhaven Yacht Club Posted 2 Apr 10:47 BST America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 1 - A six hour day America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 1 - A six hour day Updated: ETNZ clocked up another long day on the Hauraki Gulf, in a 12-18kt breeze. Updated: The America's Cup Defender clocked up another six hour day on the Hauraki Gulf, in a 12-18kt onshore breeze. Not entirely sure whether it is Day 8 or Day 9 for the Kiwis, but they're certainly off to a good start. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 2 Apr 10:22 BST Marlow Ropes Joins SailGP as Official Supplier Marlow Ropes Joins SailGP as Official Supplier Joining the championship through the end of the 2027 Season SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, today announced a new global partnership with leading British manufacturer Marlow Ropes, who joins the championship as the Official Rope Supplier through the end of the 2027 Season. by SailGP Posted 2 Apr 10:16 BST RYA launches WaveMakers in Portsmouth RYA launches WaveMakers in Portsmouth To help widen access to sailing's talent pathway The RYA is expanding its WaveMakers programme to Portsmouth in partnership with the Andrew Simpson Foundation, marking the next step in its work to identify and develop high-potential young sailors from under-represented communities. by RYA Press Office Posted 2 Apr 09:30 BST 2027 World Sailing Championship dates confirmed 2027 World Sailing Championship dates confirmed Setting up what promises to be one an exciting year World Sailing is pleased to confirm the dates for the 2027 World Sailing Championships, setting up what promises to be one of the most exciting years in the sport's history. by World Sailing Posted 2 Apr 09:00 BST Chew Valley Lake Scorpion Open Chew Valley Lake Scorpion Open Bright sunshine made rigging pleasant, but the wind had teeth Fifteen Scorpions descended on Chew Valley Lake SC for the first Silver Scorpion event of 2026. Bright sunshine made rigging up a pleasant experience and looking out across the water it was clear there was wind aplenty. by John Tailby Posted 2 Apr 07:03 BST