Tideway 80th Firefly Nationals Entry Limit Raised Tideway 80th Firefly Nationals Entry Limit Raised Increased to 120 as demand smashes previous limit Amendment to Notice of Race confirmed as 2026 Tideway 80th Anniversary Nationals at Tenby Sailing Club approaches sold-out status and a race-ready Ovington Firefly up for grabs in the anniversary raffle (see T&C's on our website). by Alex Baxter Posted 15 Apr 16:32 BST Tom Dolan Braces for Spring Tide Chaos Tom Dolan Braces for Spring Tide Chaos In 800-mile Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Irish offshore sailor Tom Dolan is set to launch into the second event of his 2026 Figaro season this weekend, taking on the Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest double-handed race alongside long-time friend and renowned Figaro specialist Gildas Mahé. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 15 Apr 16:16 BST European Champion Matulja wins the Rogoznica Cup European Champion Matulja wins the Rogoznica Cup 77 sailors from 16 countries across four continents raced in Croatia Rogoznica served as the epicenter of elite model yacht racing from April 9 to 12, hosting the landmark 20th Rogoznica Cup, the Open Championship of Croatia for the IOM class. by JK Val Šibenik Posted 15 Apr 15:37 BST The world's most iconic places to sail The world's most iconic places to sail Few photographers understand the language of the sea as instinctively as Kurt Arrigo Few photographers understand the language of the sea as instinctively as Kurt Arrigo. Raised in Malta, with the Mediterranean as both backdrop and playground, he has spent the last two decades capturing some of sailing's most iconic moments. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Apr 14:30 BST Must-Do Flotilla Moments in the Med, up to 20% off Must-Do Flotilla Moments in the Med, up to 20% off Sunsail's pick of the most unmissable flotilla spots Flotilla holidays offer the unique opportunity to discover under-the-radar destinations, socialise with new people, and experience the Mediterranean in all its glory, all while embracing the peace of being on the water. by Sunsail Posted 15 Apr 14:30 BST Globe40 Leg 6 Finish in Lorient Globe40 Leg 6 Finish in Lorient Credit Mutuel winner, Belgium Ocean Racing - Curium a magnificent runner-up By crossing the finish line of the 6th and final leg of the GLOBE40 in Lorient, Ian Lipinski and Antoine Carpentier on CREDIT MUTUEL not only secured another (and 5th) leg victory but also an overall victory in this second edition of the GLOBE40. by Sirius Events Posted 15 Apr 14:27 BST Lorient to host The Ocean Race Atlantic finish Lorient to host The Ocean Race Atlantic finish The epic race will take the mixed-crew IMOCA fleet from New York to Lorient The epic race will take the mixed-crew IMOCA fleet from New York to Lorient, France on a new high-speed transatlantic route. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Apr 14:26 BST Discover Sailing at Dovestone Sailing Club Discover Sailing at Dovestone Sailing Club Enjoy a short sail with experts on Dovestone Reservoir There are spots available for Dovestone Sailing Club's annual Open Day on the 16th May this year. Discover Sailing 2026 is your chance to get out on the water for 30 minutes with an experienced sailor and see if the sport appeals to you. by Nik Lever Posted 15 Apr 13:08 BST Henri-Lloyd JOG Week 2026 Entries Open Henri-Lloyd JOG Week 2026 Entries Open Taking place in Dartmouth from Saturday 25 to Wednesday 29 July Entries are open for Henri-Lloyd JOG Week 2026, taking place in Dartmouth from Saturday 25 to Wednesday 29 July 2026. by Junior Offshore Group Posted 15 Apr 11:38 BST Fireball Pre Worlds in Torquay Preview Fireball Pre Worlds in Torquay Preview All part of the build up to the UK Nationals and Worlds in July Taking place in Torquay over the weekend of May 16th -17th is the Fireball Pre Worlds Open meeting, all part of the build up to the UK Nationals and Worlds in July. by Royal Torbay Yacht Club Posted 15 Apr 10:57 BST A new era for the International Maxi Association A new era for the International Maxi Association A fresh influx of maxi owners to its Board and a new President to steer the Association The International Maxi Association starts its 47th season of maxi yacht racing in 2026 with a fresh influx of maxi owners to its Board and a new President to steer the Association. by International Maxi Association Posted 15 Apr 10:30 BST 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Day 2 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Day 2 Action Builds in Los Alcázares The second day of racing at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy got under way promptly at 11:00, as sailors headed out for another full schedule on the waters of Mar Menor, Spain. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 15 Apr 10:04 BST Smart Rig Manager: "The Future of Yacht Ownership" Smart Rig Manager: "The Future of Yacht Ownership" Universal rig management on Garmin, Raymarine, and B&G for the first time Digitalisation has delivered huge benefits to yacht owners. Particularly when monitoring safe, efficient rig loading, but translating raw data into meaningful insights can be a barrier. by Cyclops Marine Posted 15 Apr 09:00 BST Flying 15 Europeans 2026 open for entries Flying 15 Europeans 2026 open for entries Around 50 boats expected at Club de Mar-Mallorca The Notice of Race (NoR) for the 2026 European Championships to be held in October at Club De Mar, Mallorca, is now available. by Flying 15 Spain Posted 15 Apr 08:50 BST Clean Sailors Expands Global ReSail Platform Clean Sailors Expands Global ReSail Platform Through Partnership Tackling Wetsuit Waste Clean Sailors, the organisation behind the innovative ReSail platform, today announced an exciting new partnership with Circular Flow, a leader in neoprene reuse solutions. by Clean Sailors Posted 15 Apr 07:11 BST University Sailing Sustainability Challenge University Sailing Sustainability Challenge Students championing sustainability in sailing were celebrated this weekend Students championing sustainability in sailing were celebrated this weekend at the British University Sailing Association (BUSA) Team Racing Nationals when the winners of the RYA Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge 2026 were announced. by The Green Blue Posted 15 Apr 06:29 BST Finn Northern Area Championships 2026 Finn Northern Area Championships 2026 A gusty and very windy weekend at West Riding The 2026 Northern Finn Championships were held at West Riding Sailing Club (WRSC) the weekend of the 11th/12th April. The club is very well known for its warm and friendly reception, and this year was no exception. by David Kitchen Posted 15 Apr 06:06 BST Epigen J/24 Worlds set for Melbourne, Australia Epigen J/24 Worlds set for Melbourne, Australia Sandringham Yacht Club is set to welcome an international fleet in November The Epigen J/24 World Championship 2026 will take place at Sandringham Yacht Club in Melbourne, Australia, welcoming an international fleet of competitors to one of sailing's most respected and enduring one-design classes. by Simon Grain Posted 14 Apr 22:45 BST Irish Match Racing Qualifier at Howth Irish Match Racing Qualifier at Howth With eight teams entered, including a visiting team from Poland, expectations were high The Irish Match Racing Association returned to Howth Yacht Club last weekend for an eagerly anticipated qualifying event. This fast-paced and highly tactical format continues to grow in popularity, testing the boat handling of these well practised teams. by Scorie Walls Posted 14 Apr 20:38 BST UK Nacra 15 Class Association Plymouth Demo Day UK Nacra 15 Class Association Plymouth Demo Day 10 young sailors from across the South West test sailed a Nacra 15 on Plymouth Sound Following on from a successful RYA Youth Nationals, on Sunday April 12th we welcomed 10 young sailors from across the South West to test sail a Nacra 15 on Plymouth Sound. by Roger Cerrato Posted 14 Apr 20:28 BST 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Easter Cup 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Easter Cup A total of 21 teams from 9 nations competed The Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the final stage of J/70 class winter circuit, the 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Easter Cup, from April 10 to 12, 2026. by Press CNCascais Posted 14 Apr 17:45 BST Miracles at Delph Miracles at Delph For the Northern Area Championship & Miracle Youth & Junior Nationals As in previous years, two races were held on the Saturday and three races on the Sunday. However, for the first time, as a new innovation, the Miracle Junior National Championships were staged alongside the Miracle Northerns. by Martin Bathe Posted 14 Apr 16:38 BST Merlin Rockets at Salcombe Merlin Rockets at Salcombe Wind, Sunshine and a Whole Lot of Action for Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars SW Series Open Salcombe welcomed 23 boats on Saturday 11th April with blue skies overhead and seriously windy conditions, with gusts punching well over 30 knots at times. by Caroline Gould Posted 14 Apr 16:26 BST Enterprises at Scammonden Water Enterprises at Scammonden Water A strong turnout of 21 boats for the Cock of the North Series Opener The Cock of the North series got underway at Scammonden Water with a strong turnout of 21 boats, all eager to kick off the season in style. While conditions proved challenging, spirits remained high both on and off the water. by Claire Watson Posted 14 Apr 16:17 BST Team-tested wetsuits for the '26 season Team-tested wetsuits for the '26 season Steamer, hiker or skiff suit? P&B have stacks of options available Steamer, hiker or skiff suit? With stacks of options available, choosing a new wetsuit can feel overwhelming. Our team-tested dinghy gear removes the guesswork. by P&B Posted 14 Apr 16:00 BST Yacht Time Correction Continues to Drive Growth Yacht Time Correction Continues to Drive Growth A key role in increasing participation in club-level racing for cruising yachts and cruiser-racers The Yacht Time Correction (YTC), powered by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Rating Office and supported by the RYA, continues to play a key role in increasing participation in club-level racing for cruising yachts and cruiser-racers across the UK. by RYA Press Office Posted 14 Apr 14:30 BST UpWind by MerConcept enters a pivotal season UpWind by MerConcept enters a pivotal season With 11th Hour Racing's continued support After two years of steady progression, UpWind by MerConcept is entering a defining phase in 2026. At its helm, French skipper Anne-Claire Le Berre, 44, from Brittany, is preparing to take on her most ambitious challenge yet. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 14 Apr 14:19 BST Grafham Water SC awarded RYA Pathway Club status Grafham Water SC awarded RYA Pathway Club status Highlighting the club's commitment to developing young sailors Grafham Water Sailing Club has been formally recognised as an RYA British Sailing Pathway Club, highlighting the club's commitment to developing young sailors and supporting the future of the sport. by Peter Gee Posted 14 Apr 13:45 BST Christchurch SC Junior Fundraising Mission Christchurch SC Junior Fundraising Mission To compete in the RORC Cervantes Trophy Race Ten intrepid juniors, from Christchurch Sailing Club (CSC), have signed up to do their very first offshore race with the Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT). by Lindsey Rayner Posted 14 Apr 13:40 BST Just in: Musto Jackets made to protect Just in: Musto Jackets made to protect Discover the new collection and get ready to perform at your best Musto coats and jackets push the boundaries of technical performance with the latest fabric technology. Discover the new collection and get ready to perform at your best, even in the toughest conditions. by Musto Posted 14 Apr 12:00 BST Solo Midland Area Series at Draycote Solo Midland Area Series at Draycote All sensible sailors spent race 3 on the beach 17 Solos participated in the 2026 Draycote open event which forms part of the Allen and CB Coverstore sponsored Midland area Solo series. by Jonathan Swain Posted 14 Apr 11:29 BST Royal Solent YC Contessa Regatta 2026 Preview Royal Solent YC Contessa Regatta 2026 Preview A packed programme afloat and ashore awaits competitors A packed programme afloat and ashore awaits competitors at this year's RSYC Contessa Regatta, taking place at the Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight from 26 – 28 June 2026. by Peter Le Masurier Posted 14 Apr 10:14 BST Thai Fiji Adventure 2026 Thai Fiji Adventure 2026 Short and long course catamaran racing in the Gulf of Thailand The rigged boats, the screaming Gulf of Thailand and the adrenaline on the starting line. This wasn't just a sailing competition; it was an all-out assault on the water. No one was here to play it safe, but to go hard or go down! by Carlo Pagano Posted 14 Apr 09:37 BST Argo Racing set to launch an Ultim-sized trimaran Argo Racing set to launch an Ultim-sized trimaran The design has been entrusted to VPLP Design, and the construction to Multiplast After sailing in recent years on the MOD70, the American team Argo Racing has announced the launch of an Ultim-sized trimaran by 2029, intended for a crewed record-breaking campaign. by Multiplast Posted 14 Apr 09:23 BST 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Day 1 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Day 1 First two races held on the Mar Menor The 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy kicked off on Monday in Los Alcázares, Spain, with the first two races held on the Mar Menor. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 14 Apr 08:02 BST America's Cup: Kiwis bolster sailing squads America's Cup: Kiwis bolster sailing squads Lena Sanderson and Serena Woodall join Womens and wider America's Cup sailing squad Serena Woodall and Helena (Lena) Sanderson will be central to the team's Women's America's Cup campaign while integrating into the wider sailing squad. by Hamish Hooper. Emirates Team Posted 14 Apr 07:25 BST 2000 Millennium Series Round 1 at Bough Beech 2000 Millennium Series Round 1 at Bough Beech Legends are made of this Round 1 of the West Country Boat Repairs 2000 Millennium Series at Bough Beech SC on April 11th attracted an excellent turnout of 24 boats and proved to be a most lively entertaining day of racing. by Pete Vincent Posted 14 Apr 06:40 BST WASZP Start of Seasons 2026 at Datchet Water WASZP Start of Seasons 2026 at Datchet Water Far from a gentle warm-up Datchet Water Sailing Club threw open the 2026 WASZP UK season in emphatic fashion this weekend, hosting the Start of Seasons event. With 30 sailors on the start line and gusty, shifty winds averaging 12-24 knots, it was far from a gentle warm-up. by Nici Hoyle Posted 13 Apr 19:36 BST K1 Northern Trophy at Carsington K1 Northern Trophy at Carsington A strong fleet of twenty sailors sail over the weekend A strong fleet of twenty K1 dinghy sailors from across the country converged on Carsington Sailing Club for the Northern Trophy, enjoying a weekend defined by close racing, great camaraderie, and a full spectrum of testing conditions. by Jeremy Hudson Posted 13 Apr 19:21 BST Notice of Race posted for 2026 AEGEAN 600 Notice of Race posted for 2026 AEGEAN 600 This now-legendary 605-mile circumnavigation of the Aegean Sea invites all eligible offshore teams Organizers at the Hellenic Ocean Racing Club (HORC) and Olympic Marine have announced the final version of the Notice of Race is now published for this year's edition of the AEGEAN 600 that starts on July 5, 2026. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 13 Apr 18:41 BST SailGP Venue vs. Revenue SailGP Venue vs. Revenue In 'Grandstand' sailing the race area is defined well in advance of the event SailGP finally got to land in South America, with the inaugural Rio Sail Grand Prix taking place over the weekend. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Apr 18:00 BST iQFOiL North Americans set for LA28 Olympic waters iQFOiL North Americans set for LA28 Olympic waters Long Beach to host key continental event at the future Olympic venue The 2026 iQFOiL North American Championship will take place in Long Beach, California, hosted by Alamitos Bay YC, bringing top athletes from across the continent to race in the very waters that will host the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic windsurfing events. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 13 Apr 16:57 BST Henri-Lloyd supports The Andrew Simpson Foundation Henri-Lloyd supports The Andrew Simpson Foundation Supporting its centres, yachting programmes and performance academy Henri-Lloyd has become the Official Clothing Partner to The Andrew Simpson Foundation supporting its centres, yachting programmes and performance academy. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 13 Apr 16:00 BST FM Sailing Northamptonshire Youth Series Preview FM Sailing Northamptonshire Youth Series Preview A Fresh (and Marsh) new look for youth sailing starts Saturday Now backed by FM Sailing, the newly named FM Sailing Northamptonshire Youth Series gets under way at Northampton Sailing Club on 18 April, promising a bigger and better season ahead. by Isaac Marsh Posted 13 Apr 15:29 BST Antigua Racing Cup 2026 overall Antigua Racing Cup 2026 overall A Dazzling New Chapter in Caribbean Racing The first edition of the Antigua Racing Cup has stamped its mark on the Caribbean racing calendar, delivering exactly what it set out to achieve: pure competition in paradise. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 13 Apr 15:04 BST RYA Youth National Championships 2026 RYA Youth National Championships 2026 More than 280 sailors compete at Hayling Island Britain's best young racing sailors battled it out at the RYA Youth National Championships on the south coast with a full range of conditions putting their skills to the test. by RYA Press Office Posted 13 Apr 12:06 BST From Juniors to Contenders From Juniors to Contenders A New Era in the 470 Fleet The 470 fleet is evolving fast, with a new generation already stepping up and challenging the top level. by International 470 Class Association Posted 13 Apr 08:55 BST Your 2026 Race Kit - Sorted Your 2026 Race Kit - Sorted The start of the season is always the same The start of the season is always the same — checking your kit, figuring out what still works, and what needs replacing. Rooster have broken your race kit down by layer — making it easier to choose what works for your sailing and the conditions. by Rooster Posted 13 Apr 07:30 BST