Luna Rossa wins in Sardinia in sensational fashion Luna Rossa wins in Sardinia in sensational fashion Terrific regatta, terrific organisation It was a day that a Hollywood script writer would find hard to write, but for the hometown favourites Luna Rossa it was one of both high elation and brutal disappointment in front of their incredible fans. by ACP Media Posted 24 May 19:55 BST GB1 secure a race win on final day in Sardinia GB1 secure a race win on final day in Sardinia Athena Pathway have a difficult afternoon in America's Cup Preliminary Regatta The final day of racing in Sardinia once again delivered glamour conditions, the 14-17 knot south-easterly winds providing perfect racing. by GB1 Posted 24 May 18:45 BST IMA Maxi Europeans enters its second phase IMA Maxi Europeans enters its second phase Final Regata dei Tre Golfi classes decided While on Saturday morning the faster Maxi 1 and Maxi Grand Prix yachts crossed the Naples finish line of the Regata dei Tre Golfi, the offshore race of the IMA Maxi Europeans, it was only at 2245 last night that Giuseppe Puttini's Shirlaf arrived. by International Maxi Association Posted 24 May 18:37 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Start La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Start Heading for Pornichet in tricky conditions The skippers competing in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec have just started the second leg between Vigo, Spain, and Pornichet on France's Loire-Atlantique coast — a 450-nautical-mile course that already promises to be as strategic. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 24 May 18:27 BST A solid finish for Tudor Team Alinghi A solid finish for Tudor Team Alinghi At the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Tudor Team Alinghi closed out the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia with a more competitive final-day performance, showing improved pace, communication and consistency across the final two fleet races on the gulf of angels. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 24 May 18:15 BST America's Cup: Luna Rossa has a home win America's Cup: Luna Rossa has a home win Race 7 started in sensational fashion with the disqualification of the series leader, Race 7 started in sensational fashion with the disqualification of the series leader, and home crowd favourite. Luna Rossa Women and Youth were judged to be premature starters. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 24 May 18:00 BST Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2 overall Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2 overall No racing possible on the final day as TAKI 4 secures overall victory in Trieste Italy's TAKI 4, helmed by Niccolò Bertola, claimed victory at the second event of the 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series, and the first Act of the Italian Melges 24 Tour Trofeo Gaudi, which concluded today at Yacht Club Adriaco in Trieste. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 24 May 17:22 BST America's Cup: Light winds - Day 3 at Cagliari America's Cup: Light winds - Day 3 at Cagliari The official forecast for Day 3 of the AC Preliminary Regatta - Sardinia, is similar to Day 2 The official forecast for Day 3 of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta - Sardinia, is similar to Day 2. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 24 May 13:49 BST RNLI's data shows Gen Z underestimate risk RNLI's data shows Gen Z underestimate risk We may see more incidents at the coast, so remember 'Float to Live' This week, the RNLI launched its Float to Live campaign and issued safety advice as new research reveals that Gen Z significantly underestimate risk at the coast. In 2024, there were 193 accidental drowning fatalities in the UK. by RNLI Posted 24 May 13:46 BST WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye overall WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye overall Picot and Manowiecki finish on top in Urla The final day of the WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye in Urla delivered some difficult racing under an unstable sky. Early morning rain threatened to kill the wind, but a building breeze allowed race management to press ahead. by IWSA Media / Andy Rice Posted 24 May 13:08 BST Henri-Lloyd Archive Sale Henri-Lloyd Archive Sale New lines have landed, including best sellers from previous seasons and summer essentials New lines have just landed, including best sellers from previous seasons and summer essentials. Limited availability across selected styles. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 May 12:00 BST International Paint Poole Regatta Day 1 International Paint Poole Regatta Day 1 Fun in the sun on Saturday With a light offshore breeze of 5 to 8 knots in the morning, and a thermal breeze developing in the afternoon, the International Paint Poole Regatta 2026 started under scorching sunshine. This was also the second day of the IRC European Championships. by Poole Regatta Posted 24 May 11:59 BST ILCA Senior Europeans and European Trophy ILCA Senior Europeans and European Trophy Dramatic final day for Senior, Open and Youth fleets in Kaštela The final day of the championship delivered everything sailing fans could hope for — unstable breeze, constant shifts in pressure, and intense battles across all fleets. Conditions changed dramatically throughout the day. by Agustín Argüelles / EurILCA Posted 24 May 10:47 BST RORC Myth of Malham Race Start Photo Gallery RORC Myth of Malham Race Start Photo Gallery Martin Augustus was out on the water as the fleet left the Solent Martin Augustus was out on the water as the fleet left the Solent on the scorching late May Bank Holiday weekend. by Martin Augustus Posted 24 May 08:30 BST Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 preview Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 preview Light weather conditions forecast along the Iberian coast and across the Bay of Biscay 36 solo sailors will once again set off on a sprint that could well feel like a long offshore migration under sail. Light weather conditions along the Iberian coast and across the Bay of Biscay are set to make life difficult for the sailors once again. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 24 May 08:14 BST Major hydraulic issue for GB1 on day 2 Major hydraulic issue for GB1 on day 2 But teammates in Athena Pathway take a race win in Sardinia The British women and youth America's Cup team, Athena Pathway, secured a race win on day two of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, while the British senior team, GB1, was forced to sit out due to a boat issue. by GB1 Posted 24 May 07:02 BST Vive la V12! Alexis Carre wins the IOM Worlds Vive la V12! Alexis Carre wins the IOM Worlds A sailing masterclass and tribute to the late designer at Datchet Water After a fantastic Friday, we were all hoping for another day which would surpass the forecast and provide us with a thrilling conclusion to what has been a spectacular IOM World Championship at Datchet Water Sailing Club. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 May 01:08 BST Youthful talent shines in beautiful Sardinia Youthful talent shines in beautiful Sardinia A testing racecourse where reading the oscillating pressure accurately was everything After yesterday's wind and waves, the sailors in the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta, Sardinia faced a different challenge on a testing racecourse where reading the pressure accurately was everything. by ACP Media Posted 24 May 00:51 BST Luna Rossa's Preliminary Regatta Sardinia day 2 Luna Rossa's Preliminary Regatta Sardinia day 2 Three very different races, requiring versatility, adaptability, and constant focus A packed Saturday both on shore and on the water in Cagliari for the second and penultimate day of the Preliminary Regatta Sardinia. by Luna Rossa Challenge Posted 24 May 00:37 BST IMA Maxi European Championship concludes IMA Maxi European Championship concludes Offshore prizes to Galateia and North Star The Maxi One and Maxi Grand Prix classes today finished the Regata dei Tre Golfi, the opening offshore race of the IMA Maxi European Championship. by International Maxi Association Posted 23 May 23:53 BST 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão overall 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão overall Spectacular Medal Series conclude six days of racing in Portugal The 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships came to a thrilling conclusion today in Portimão, Portugal, with spectacular Medal Series racing deciding the new European Champions after six demanding days on the Atlantic waters of Praia da Rocha. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 23 May 23:25 BST Jura Scottish Series Day 2 Jura Scottish Series Day 2 Hat trick of race wins for Living on the Etch at Tarbert Winds were lighter as sunshine blessed the second day of racing at the 2026 Jura Scottish Series on Loch Fyne. Changing gears was important but picking the favoured side of the first upwind was very often the foundation for success. by Andi Robertson Posted 23 May 22:48 BST Tudor Team Alinghi learning the hard way Tudor Team Alinghi learning the hard way At the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Tudor Team Alinghi faced a challenging second day at the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, as lighter-than-expected winds and unstable conditions created a difficult afternoon on the gulf of angels. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 23 May 19:21 BST 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series #2 day 2 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series #2 day 2 TAKI 4 dominates day 2 in Trieste with three straight race wins Another spectacular day on the Adriatic delivered three more races for the Melges 24 European Sailing Series fleet in Trieste, where YC Adriaco and the Italian Melges 24 Class continue to host the second event of the European season. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 23 May 19:03 BST 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi Finish 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi Finish Galateia is once again the star of the IMA Maxi Europeans opening offshore race Galateia is once again the star of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week. The Wally 100 owned by David Leuschen and Chris Flowers claimed line honours in the 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi for the second consecutive year, the offshore race opening the IMA Maxi Europeans. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 23 May 18:15 BST 2026 ORC DH Worlds Long Offshore Race day 2 2026 ORC DH Worlds Long Offshore Race day 2 Long Offshore Race enters second day with tight battles across all classes The three-class fleet racing in the 2026 ORC Double Handed Worlds Long Offshore Race got off to a solid start off the beach in Scheveningen, and is making good progress towards finishes expected in the late hours tonight. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 23 May 18:05 BST America's Cup: Young Italians keep control - Day 1 America's Cup: Young Italians keep control - Day 1 The Luna Rossa Womens and Youth team tightened their grip at the top of the standings. The Luna Rossa Womens and Youth team tightened their grip at the top of the standings after two days of racing in the first Preliminary Regatta in the 38th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 23 May 17:16 BST National 12 90th Anniversary celebration preview National 12 90th Anniversary celebration preview Come and celebrate at Whitefriars SC in May or at Royal Harwich YC in July Come and celebrate N1 Gipsy's 90th birthday at the Royal Harwich YC over the weekend of the 18th & 19th July! This event will include more Blood Red National Series racing as well as Vintage and 4 Plank racing. by Graham Camm Posted 23 May 15:43 BST 2027 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta update 2027 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta update Pre-registration is open and three yachts have already signed up Pre-registration for the 2027 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is now open, and we invite owners, captains, crews, and friends to join us once again in Antigua for another unforgettable celebration of classic yachting. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 23 May 14:11 BST Steering the Course 2026 returns Steering the Course 2026 returns World Sailing encourages sailors around the world to 'Give to Gain' Steering the Course, World Sailing's global women's sailing festival, is back this year with two opportunities to celebrate and promote women's sailing, inspire women and girls to discover the sport, and bring the community together. by World Sailing Posted 23 May 14:10 BST Cowes Week announces North Sails as title sponsor Cowes Week announces North Sails as title sponsor New partnership sees return of the iconic fireworks for the Bicentenary Regatta New partnership sees the return of the iconic fireworks for the North Sails Cowes Week Bicentenary regatta. by North Sails Posted 23 May 12:00 BST Kieler Woche feedback optimizes service quality Kieler Woche feedback optimizes service quality Sailors from up to 60 nations are once again expected to attend Kieler Woche is significantly improving service quality for all participants and setting new standards in digital communication. The modernization of its visibility goes hand in hand with enhanced sporting quality in the sailing regatta. by Kieler Woche Posted 23 May 11:15 BST America's Cup: Easing breeze - Day 2 at Cagliari America's Cup: Easing breeze - Day 2 at Cagliari The PredictWind forecast concurs with the official one, but shows the breeze beginning to ease The official forecast for Day 2 of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta - Sardinia, is similar to Day 1. The PredictWind forecast concurs with the official one, but shows the breeze beginning to ease an hour after the start. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 23 May 10:56 BST Tenby Regatta preview Tenby Regatta preview Including the annual race around Caldey Island Tenby Sailing Club is hosting its annual regatta and Osprey open meeting on June 13th and 14th 2026. by Dan Jackson Posted 23 May 10:38 BST Vaikobi's most reviewed gear - why they love it Vaikobi's most reviewed gear - why they love it Built for the water. 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Designed to perform on and off the water, the Vaikobi UV Ocean Tech Hooded Top is the ultimate combination of sun protection, comfort, and versatility. by Vaikobi Posted 23 May 07:30 BST IRC European Championships underway IRC European Championships underway Opening races at the International Paint Poole Regatta 2026 Starting their Bank Holiday Weekend early, the International Paint Poole Regatta 2026 is hosting the IRC Europeans, with racing taking place in Poole Bay. by Poole Regatta Posted 23 May 06:07 BST 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão Day 5 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão Day 5 Medal Series Line-Up for iQFOiL Europeans decided The 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships reached the end of the Final Series on Friday in Portimão, setting the stage for Saturday's decisive Medal Race Series, where the European titles will be awarded live from Praia da Rocha. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 23 May 05:38 BST Women and Youth reign supreme in stunning Sardinia Women and Youth reign supreme in stunning Sardinia "Some of the best racing I've done for a long, long time" Sardinia sparkled on the opening day of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta, with near perfect 'champagne conditions' of 16-21 knots that challenged the very best sailors in the world. by ACP Media Posted 22 May 23:30 BST Luna Rossa's Preliminary Regatta Sardinia day 1 Luna Rossa's Preliminary Regatta Sardinia day 1 The first day ends with excellent results for both Luna Rossa teams The first day of the Preliminary Regatta Sardinia ends with excellent results for both Luna Rossa teams. by Luna Rossa Challenge Posted 22 May 22:56 BST Capsize and gear failure challenge Brits on day 1 Capsize and gear failure challenge Brits on day 1 America's Cup Preliminary Regatta brings capsize and gear failure for Fletcher and Mills Both British America's Cup teams faced challenges on the opening day of the Preliminary Regatta Sardinia on Friday, as the women's and youth team, Athena Pathway, suffered a capsize and the senior team, GB1, was forced to retire. by GB1 Posted 22 May 22:54 BST IOM World Championship 2026 Day 5 IOM World Championship 2026 Day 5 Some of the best days sailing come along when very little is expected from them Some of the best days sailing come along when very little is expected from them, but then the conditions over-deliver. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 May 22:30 BST IOM Worlds 2026 Race 5 Heat A Crash Sequence IOM Worlds 2026 Race 5 Heat A Crash Sequence Heat A had more than its fair share of incidents on Day 5 at Datchet Water Heat A had more than its fair share of incidents, including a leeward gate gust that caused havoc for various yachts. It's tricky to explain it in words, so hopefully this sequence of photos I took explains things better. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 May 22:26 BST Jura Scottish Series Day 1 Jura Scottish Series Day 1 Favourites don't have it easy An excellent first day of racing at the 2026 Jura Scottish Series saw competition at its most open for some years, many of 2025's winners discovering how hard they will need to push if they are to retain their class titles. by Andi Robertson Posted 22 May 21:13 BST 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi IMA Maxi Europeans day 1 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi IMA Maxi Europeans day 1 A spectacular start from the Bay of Santa Lucia The start of the 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi, the offshore race valid for the IMA Maxi European Championship, took place today at 13:30, after a short postponement caused by a temporary drop in wind pressure. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 22 May 20:42 BST 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec update 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec update Time for analysis and valuable feedback for the sailors after stage 1 After a long delivery sail to the port of Vigo from Cape Finisterre, the sailors finally had a chance to catch their breath and reflect on their race — their strengths, their weaknesses, and already look ahead to the second stage. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 22 May 20:41 BST Tudor Team Alinghi shows promise Tudor Team Alinghi shows promise On opening day of the LV 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Racing together for the first time as a crew, Paul Goodison, Phil Robertson, Nicolas Rolaz and Pietro Sibello showed improving consistency and solid boat handling against one of the strongest AC40 fleets assembled. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 22 May 20:36 BST 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series #2 day 1 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series #2 day 1 Unexpected breeze delivers a full opening day for the Melges 24 fleet in Trieste The second event of the 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series got under way in beautiful style in Trieste, where Yacht Club Adriaco and the Italian Melges 24 Class welcomed the international fleet for four races in classic Adriatic thermal conditions. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 22 May 20:35 BST WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 4 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 4 Exhausting schedule suits some, but not others Day 4 of the WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye in Urla delivered an action-packed schedule of short-course drama, although the tension began long before the fleet hit the water. by IWSA Media / Andy Rice Posted 22 May 20:16 BST