Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Over 200 paddlers entered in Barcolana Grado SUP Experience From the Gulf of Trieste to the Grado Lagoon and the Lago dei Tre Comuni, Barcolana58 presented by Generali is now in full swing, bringing water sports across Friuli Venezia Giulia today. by Barcolana Posted 3 Oct 18:37 BST iQFOiL U23 World Championships overall iQFOiL U23 World Championships overall Aimee Bright and Leonardo Tomasini crowned world champions in Puck Super-light Slalom delivers a dramatic Medal Series as Tomasini overturns Pilloni's lead and Bright completes a dominant week on the Bay of Puck by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 3 Oct 18:18 BST CIC Normandy Channel Race 2027 preview CIC Normandy Channel Race 2027 preview All signs point to continued success as the event moves closer to its 20th anniversary After a record-breaking 2026 edition—marked by unprecedented intensity and speed—the event is set to launch its 18th edition on Sunday, May 30, 2027. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Oct 16:30 BST Happy 25th Birthday to the K6 Happy 25th Birthday to the K6 Looking back at the 2001 Y&Y test and review, and how the class started Recently while clearing out my loft I came across a Yachts & Yachting test and review of the boat from back in February 2002. So I thought it would be timely to reflect on it and what they thought of it. by John Tabor Posted 3 Oct 14:52 BST Globe40 2028-2029 - Federico Waksman interview Globe40 2028-2029 - Federico Waksman interview The Uruguayan sailor had a historic victory in the 2023 Mini Transat After a historic victory in the 2023 Mini Transat, Uruguayan sailor Federico Waksman is continuing his offshore racing journey with a new challenge: the Globe40. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Oct 11:37 BST France win Offshore Double Handed Worlds France win Offshore Double Handed Worlds Thrilling final-race showdown in Marseille Thomas Andre and Colombe Julia (FRA01) have triumphed at the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship, winning the final race after a nail-biting battle that went right down to the wire. by World Sailing Posted 3 Oct 07:15 BST M32 World Championship day 3 M32 World Championship day 3 YoungBlood Climbs to the Top The M32 World Championship has a new leader. Miles Julien's YoungBlood climbed to the top Friday after a heavy-air day near Halfway Rock that delivered some of the most dramatic racing of the week. by M32 World Posted 3 Oct 00:23 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 5 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 5 Reckoning hour in the sun With at least two more wonderful races to be contested between now and Saturday evening, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez hit the home straight today under skies filled with promise. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 2 Oct 22:51 BST Maxi classes wide open Maxi classes wide open Going into final day of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez With a day lost due to a failing wind yesterday off the Baie de Pampelonne, today Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez's maxi race committee sent the Maxi 100 and Maxi Grand Prix racers off on a 28-mile coastal southwest towards Cavalaire-sur-Mer. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 2 Oct 22:18 BST J Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 4 J Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 4 Double bullet day for Svea sees them back on terms for Saturday decider Swedish flagged Svea won both of today's close, exciting races for the J Class at Les Voiles de Saint Tropez to set up what promises to be an engaging showdown with Rainbow for the prestigious annual regatta's final race Saturday. by J Class Association Posted 2 Oct 20:25 BST ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura overall ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura overall Brazil's Francisco "Kiko" Dal Ri crowned champion Brazil's Francisco "Kiko" Dal Ri, from Porto Alegre, has been crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Men's World Champion in Vilamoura after a final day that kept the title open until the last races. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 2 Oct 20:13 BST Flying Fifteen Belgian Nationals Flying Fifteen Belgian Nationals We gathered a fine fleet of twelve boats. The Belgian Championship at Lake Plate Taille (SNEH) was held a bit earlier this year due to a scheduling conflict with the European Championship in Palma. by Alain Kinard Posted 2 Oct 20:05 BST J80 fleet set for the 2026–2027 Winter Series J80 fleet set for the 2026–2027 Winter Series Weather conditions in València could have a significant influence on the opening weekend The 2026-2027 season gets under way this weekend at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia, with close to 20 teams, six races scheduled and defending champions Solgreen back to lead the charge in a competitive national and international fleet. by Pep Portas Posted 2 Oct 19:47 BST Barcolana58 presented by Generali kicks off Barcolana58 presented by Generali kicks off 318 young sailors take to the water for the Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving In keeping with tradition, the flag-raising ceremony at the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano officially opened Barcolana58 presented by Generali. by Barcolana Posted 2 Oct 18:09 BST iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 5 iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 5 Bright and Pilloni lead the top ten into the medal series Maya Gysler and Stanislaw Trepczynski shine on the penultimate day as the top ten Men and Women secure their places in Saturday's Medal Series by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 2 Oct 17:31 BST RS Vareo Inlands at Milton Keynes RS Vareo Inlands at Milton Keynes Coaching on Friday, then the final event of the Rooster National Tour The RS Vareo Inland Championships for 2026 saw a return to Milton Keynes Sailing Club with sponsorship again from Illuminis Insight Software. This was also the final event of the Rooster National Tour for the class. by Paul North Posted 2 Oct 17:25 BST Ferrari Hypersail announces new operational hub Ferrari Hypersail announces new operational hub Livorno, Italy, will serve as headquarters for both shore-based and offshore operations Ferrari Hypersail - the innovative 100-foot full foiling monohull project designed to challenge the oceans - announces its new operational hub in Livorno, located within the Azimut Yachts' spaces. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 2 Oct 15:47 BST Beyond Assumptions Beyond Assumptions What Cyclops load data revealed about a mysterious dismasting The case of 'Bloom' highlights the growing importance of load monitoring in offshore sailing. Data recorded by a Cyclops load sensor demonstrates how objective measurements can lead to conclusions very different from initial assumptions. by Cyclops Marine Posted 2 Oct 14:30 BST RS800 contenders for Rooster National Tour finale RS800 contenders for Rooster National Tour finale Who is in the running for the podium With the final event of the RS800 Rooster National Tour coming up this weekend, it's a good chance to recap the season and find out who is in the running for the podium! by Blake Tudor Posted 2 Oct 13:00 BST 18ft Skiff 2026-27 season preview 18ft Skiff 2026-27 season preview Race 1 of the annual SIXT Spring Championship kicks things off The Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 season, which begins next Sunday (October 11) when the fleet lines up for Race 1 of the annual SIXT Spring Championship, should be one of the most exciting in recent times. by Frank Quealey Posted 2 Oct 12:30 BST Star class Vintage Gold Cup 2026 day 1 Star class Vintage Gold Cup 2026 day 1 Three races, three winners The 2026 Vintage Gold Cup got under way yesterday, October 1st, with three races in light and steady breeze, delivering close racing and three different winners on an ideal opening day for the fleet of classic wooden Stars. by ISCYRA Posted 2 Oct 11:45 BST European Grade 1 Series Victory for Bluebottle European Grade 1 Series Victory for Bluebottle Royal Dragon wins the prestigious Standfast Trophy Royal Racing Yacht Bluebottle (GBR 192) has brought an exceptional 2026 racing season to a fitting conclusion by winning the International Dragon Association's European Grade 1 Series and the prestigious Standfast Trophy. by Emma York Posted 2 Oct 11:23 BST RS Feva Grand Prix 1 at Draycote RS Feva Grand Prix 1 at Draycote Over half the fleet were attending their first GP Last weekend saw 26 RS Feva sailors arriving at Draycote Water SC for the first of this winter's Grand Prix series. It was very pleasing to see that over half the fleet were attending their first RS Feva Grand Prix. by Duncan West Posted 2 Oct 11:03 BST Enterprise Midland area series at Nottingham Enterprise Midland area series at Nottingham Double Chine trophy awarded to Matt Rawson as series concludes This event, the fourth in the 2026 Midland area Double chine series, was held on the River Trent on Sunday 20th September. The conditions were excellent with a good westerly wind and sunshine. by Paul Young Posted 2 Oct 10:47 BST D-Zero Inland Championship at Grafham D-Zero Inland Championship at Grafham A weekend of full blooded, high energy racing that tested boat handling, nerve and stamina Grafham Water served up a weekend of full blooded, high energy racing that tested boat handling, nerve and stamina in equal measure. With a punchy breeze sweeping across the lake, the D-Zero sailors were treated. by Gordon Stewart & David Valentine Posted 2 Oct 10:01 BST B14 TT at Whitstable B14 TT at Whitstable Saturday night was party night, with the Dead Pelicans The B14 flying circus headed to Whitstable for what was going to be a busy weekend. The weekend was sponsored by Shepherd Neame brewery and Holiday Cottages. Forecast was not great, but in 2026 we all have got used to that. by Mark Barnes Posted 2 Oct 08:37 BST Which rocks you on about? Which rocks you on about? Australia is part of the 38th America's Cup. So where are they at? Australia is part of the 38th America's Cup. Given the seconf Preliminary Regatta has just occurred, where is Team Australia at? Best ask CEO, Grant Simmer OAM by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 2 Oct 07:00 BST WASZP Welsh Championship at Bala WASZP Welsh Championship at Bala This time there was no shortage of breeze Sixteen WASZPs entered the Welsh Championship at Bala, rescheduled from August when a lack of wind stopped play. This time there was no shortage of breeze. by Nici Hoyle Posted 2 Oct 04:52 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 4 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 4 Various challenges laid down between competitors in the Club 55 Yacht Cup Rainy Thursday, happy Thursday! On this very special day given over to informal gatherings in the playful spirit championed by the Nioulargue, the enthusiasm of the crews signed up triumphed over the damp conditions and elusive breeze. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 2 Oct 03:51 BST SailGP: The $6million team? SailGP: The $6million team? Flying Roos could lift their earnings to just under USD $ 6 million after the final two events SailGP has reached new heights in prize money, with the Bonds Flying Roos, having won five of the 11 events and being clear Season 6 leaders, could lift their earnings to just under USD $ 6 million after the final two events in the UAE in November. by Miranda Blazeby, SailGP Posted 2 Oct 03:04 BST M32 World Championship day 2 M32 World Championship day 2 Scoreboard Shuffler: Tuuci Holds Lead as Rated X Closes In Rated X wins the day, Dingbat takes two bullets and ChinaOne.Ningbo comes alive as the championship reaches its halfway point in Newport. by M32 World Posted 2 Oct 00:42 BST America's Cup: Team Australia unwrapped America's Cup: Team Australia unwrapped America's Cup newcomers Team Australia seem to be in a confident, if hectic place at the moment With the clock now counting down on the official America's Cup website – and showing 230days until the start of racing in Naples, newcomers Team Australia seem to be in a confident, if hectic place at the moment. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 2 Oct 00:27 BST J Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 3 J Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 3 Lack of wind prevents racing Today the winds proved too light and too unsettled for racing to take place for the J Class fleet at the giant Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez regatta. The three teams on Svea, Rainbow and Hanuman waited patiently in the intermittent drizzle. by J Class Association Posted 1 Oct 20:49 BST ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura day 5 ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura day 5 Francisco Dal Ri now has a two-point lead to take into the final day Brazil's Francisco Dal Ri will take a two-point advantage over compatriot Erik Scheidt into the final day of the 2026 ILCA 6 Men's World Championship after another full day of racing in Vilamoura. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 1 Oct 20:43 BST Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia day 1 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia day 1 Sean Herbert and Vaina Picot made the strongest possible starts Sean Herbert and Vaina Picot made the strongest possible starts to the latest round of the Wingfoil Racing World Cup as racing got under way at Poetto Beach on Sardinia's south-east coast. by IWSA Media Posted 1 Oct 20:29 BST Scandinavian Gold Cup on hold for 5.5m fleet Scandinavian Gold Cup on hold for 5.5m fleet Due to the extreme weather conditions, racing has been abandoned The 2026 Scandinavian Gold Cup was opened on Wednesday evening at Olympic Marine, in Lavrion, Greece, but due to the extreme weather conditions, all racing has been abandoned for at least the first two days. by Robert Deaves Posted 1 Oct 20:10 BST iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 4 iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 4 Bright and Pilloni stay in control as course racing returns in Puck Four different winners shake up the Men's fleet, while Aimee Bright takes three bullets on a perfect day of Course Racing on the Bay of Puck by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 1 Oct 18:44 BST RS Aero Delivered to Competition Winner RS Aero Delivered to Competition Winner Noble Marine celebrate 30 years in the business with 'Win a Boat' Delivery days are always special at RS Sailing, but this particular RS Aero delivery earlier this month was especially memorable. Clare Greeno was the lucky winner of Noble Marine Insurance's Win A Boat prize draw at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. by RS Sailing Posted 1 Oct 17:00 BST Princess Royal meets Sea Cadets from across UK Princess Royal meets Sea Cadets from across UK Her Royal Highness takes to the water at Southport Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visits National Sailing and Windsurfing Regatta as cadet and volunteer receive top honours by Sea Cadets Posted 1 Oct 16:36 BST Albacore North American Championship at CORK Albacore North American Championship at CORK Barney Harris has been collecting trophies all summer like Thanos with infinity stones The 2026 Albacore North American Championships brought the fleet of Canadian and American sailors to Kingston, Ontario, for three days of racing from September 25 to 27. The regatta was more than capably hosted by CORK / Sail Kingston. by Steph Mah Posted 1 Oct 14:02 BST RS200 Inland Championship at Draycote RS200 Inland Championship at Draycote Rooster National Tour concludes The RS200 inland championships took place at Draycote Water Sailing Club as the final event of the 2026 Rooster Championship Tour. Fourteen boats gathered for the busy weekend schedule with 8 races planned. by Joseph Tubb Posted 1 Oct 13:02 BST Community & industry to meet at Yacht Racing Forum Community & industry to meet at Yacht Racing Forum A conference open to everyone passionate about sailing The Yacht Racing Forum 2026 will once again bring together the CEOs, decision-makers, sailors, event organisers, designers, engineers and industry leaders who are shaping the future of yacht racing. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 1 Oct 12:00 BST M32 World Championship day 1 M32 World Championship day 1 Four different teams won races on the opening day Four different teams won races on the opening day of the 2026 M32 World Championship, delivering an immediate reminder of the depth of this fleet. by M32 World Posted 1 Oct 11:47 BST Hansa European Championships in Barcelona Hansa European Championships in Barcelona British team win Trofeo PAM for the top scoring nation A team of British sailors have returned with an impressive team prize from the Hansa European Championships held at the Barcelona International Sailing Centre. The Trofeo PAM honours Marsilio "PAM" Pasotti. by David Durston Posted 1 Oct 10:49 BST Enterprise Scottish Bluebell Series at Forfar Enterprise Scottish Bluebell Series at Forfar The evening's ceilidh was complemented by a great variety of delicious home-made dishes The final round of the Bluebell series was sailed at Forfar SC in very varied conditions. Wind WSW F4 to 5. by Charles Morrish & Paul Young Posted 1 Oct 09:50 BST RS800s at the Soak Insure Tide Ride RS800s at the Soak Insure Tide Ride Hayling Island host penultimate Rooster National Tour event The Tide Ride is not like any other event. Short races, a winner-takes-all final, epic currents and a somewhat relaxed interpretation of certain unnecessary rules (Rule 42, for example) make this one of the most entertaining events on the calendar. by Bryan Ormond Posted 1 Oct 09:03 BST Warm up in a Vaikobi Hooded Change Towel Warm up in a Vaikobi Hooded Change Towel Designed to make changing quick, comfortable and private Whether you've just finished a paddle, a surf, or a day on the boat - getting changed doesn't have to mean standing in the wind with a towel wrapped around you. by Vaikobi Posted 1 Oct 07:30 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 3 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 3 The midway point in the picturesque town Wednesday marks the midway point in this year's edition of Les Voiles in the picturesque town of St Tropez in the south of France. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 1 Oct 05:50 BST