Snipe Worlds at Mahon, Spain Day 4 Snipe Worlds at Mahon, Spain Day 4 Shake-Up after three more races in Mahón After no races were completed yesterday, three races were sailed today in Mahón, bringing the total number of completed races to six and significantly restructuring the leaderboard. by SnipeToday Posted 25 Sep 17:40 BST America's Cup: Luna Rossa lead - Day 1 America's Cup: Luna Rossa lead - Day 1 Luna Rossa, the home team and dominant team in yesterday's Practice racing lead the overnight points Luna Rossa, the home team and dominant team in yesterday's Practice racing lead the overnight points after just two races were sailed on Naples Bay. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 25 Sep 17:09 BST Hannah Brewis Interview Hannah Brewis Interview Journey from Clipper Race First Mate, to Skipper, to Deputy Race Director When it comes to the Clipper Race, Hannah Brewis has done it all. Starting as a First Mate during the Covid-affected race, on to Skipper in the last edition, and now she is the Deputy Race Director. by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Sep 16:30 BST Cape 31 Mediterranean Series in Hyères Day 2 Cape 31 Mediterranean Series in Hyères Day 2 Heavy weather tests the fleet on epic day two in Hyères Day two of the Cape 31 Mediterranean Series finale delivered a completely different test in Hyères, with the 20-boat fleet taking on big easterly breeze, steep seas and some of the most demanding conditions of the season. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 25 Sep 16:07 BST St. Croix to welcome sailors for 2026 ISCA Worlds St. Croix to welcome sailors for 2026 ISCA Worlds Elite international competition at one of the Caribbean's premier sailing destinations The U.S. Virgin Islands will welcome sailors from around the world to St. Croix November 4-14 for the 2026 ISCA World Championship, bringing elite international competition to the waters of one of the Caribbean's premier sailing destinations. by International Sunfish Class Association Posted 25 Sep 15:07 BST Tropical Storm Gonzalo hits McIntyre GGR fleet Tropical Storm Gonzalo hits McIntyre GGR fleet Five-metre seas, gusts up to 55 knots and sudden wind shifts threaten solo sailors near Cabo Verde Five-metre seas, gusts up to 55 knots and sudden wind shifts threaten solo sailors near Cabo Verde. GGR Window Live brings the drama ashore, while a major new statistics platform prepares to launch on Saturday. by Golden Global Race Posted 25 Sep 14:43 BST Porquerolles to host the 2027 IRC Europeans Porquerolles to host the 2027 IRC Europeans Taking place from 3 to 9 May 2027 as part of the Porquerolle's Race The Yacht Club de France Racing Division has decided to entrust the Yacht Club de Porquerolles with the organisation of the 2027 IRC European Championship (CEIRC 2027). by Soazig Gueho Posted 25 Sep 13:51 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez kick-off on Saturday Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez kick-off on Saturday On Saturday at 9am Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez village will open doors to competitors and the public Saturday, September 26 at 09:00 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez village will open its doors to competitors and the public. More than 3,500 crew members from around the world are expected to gather for a unique spectacle. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 25 Sep 12:14 BST Merlin Rocket De May and Thames Series at Hampton Merlin Rocket De May and Thames Series at Hampton Strong gusts made for some entertaining sailing for the spectators Over the weekend of 19th and 20th September, Hampton Sailing Club hosted two days of Merlin Rocket racing, with the De May Vintage Series on Saturday followed by the Thames Series on Sunday. by Stuart Jenkins Posted 25 Sep 11:09 BST Noble Marine RS100 Nationals at Brixham Noble Marine RS100 Nationals at Brixham A closely fought championship on the English Riviera 22 RS100s were welcomed by Brixham YC's friendly volunteers to the English Riviera for what was to be a closely fought championship. The bookies had made their predictions, but with strong offshore winds forecast, there was plenty of potential for upsets. by Jake Bowhay Posted 25 Sep 10:54 BST 300 days until the Rolex Fastnet Race 2027 300 days until the Rolex Fastnet Race 2027 Setting sail once more for Cherbourg-en-Cotentin The Normandy region is set to take the international offshore racing world by storm. Building on the success of the centenary celebrations, local stakeholders and the RORC have officially confirmed the return of the world's largest offshore sailing event. by Association Arrivée Fastnet Cherbourg Posted 25 Sep 10:43 BST Heritage Day - Flying the flag high Heritage Day - Flying the flag high Shaking off the cobwebs in ideal sailing conditions off Durban A small fleet of seven yachts ventured offshore to celebrate Heritage Day and participate in the RNR Regatta. by Sophie Thompson Posted 25 Sep 08:42 BST ILCA Master Europeans day 4 ILCA Master Europeans day 4 Early start brings two races for most fleets Racing began early on Thursday, with sailors rigging their boats on the beach at La Baule as the sun came up. The first warning signal was scheduled for 09:00, though it took a few extra minutes to get away as courses were adjusted. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 25 Sep 07:34 BST America's Cup: Luna Rossa wins all three practice America's Cup: Luna Rossa wins all three practice Luna Rossa Principal team won all three races with leads extending up to 500 metres While sailors often treat practice races with superstition — frequently avoiding a win — the Luna Rossa Principal team took a different approach, winning all three races with leads extending up to 500 metres. by America's Cup Media Posted 25 Sep 07:22 BST Fifty Years On: Marbleheads Return to Fleetwood Fifty Years On: Marbleheads Return to Fleetwood Celebrating 50 years since the first Fleetwood Marblehead Nationals Fleetwood is preparing for a very special weekend as the Marblehead fleet gathers to celebrate 50 years since the first Fleetwood Marblehead National Championship. by Nigel Barrow Posted 25 Sep 06:52 BST Melges 24 Worlds at Harbor Springs, USA Day 3 Melges 24 Worlds at Harbor Springs, USA Day 3 From Fog to Three More Winners as Wah Gwan Strengthens Grip A foggy morning gave way to another full day of close racing on Little Traverse Bay, with three races and plenty of movement in the standings at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 25 Sep 06:19 BST 44Cup World Championship Cowes Day 1 44Cup World Championship Cowes Day 1 One point separates the top three after the opening day Following the King's Cup, Wednesday's well-received charity event between the Royal Yacht Squadron and the RC44 class, the unseasonably fine weather on the Solent continued for the opening day of the 44Cup World Championship Cowes. by 44Cup Posted 25 Sep 00:31 BST America's Cup: French AC75 arrives in Naples America's Cup: French AC75 arrives in Naples Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez's is the first Challenger AC75 to arrive in Naples Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez's AC75 is the first Challenger to arrive in Naples, the venue for the 38th America's Cup. Following the AC75's arrival, practice racing ahead of AC Preliminary Regatta 2 got underway on the Bay of Naples. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 25 Sep 00:17 BST HRH The Princess Royal visits Royal Lymington YC HRH The Princess Royal visits Royal Lymington YC To celebrate more than 40 years of Wednesday Junior Sailing at the club Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Royal Lymington Yacht Club on Wednesday 23 September to celebrate the Club's much-loved Wednesday Junior Sailing programme and mark the Grand Finale of its 2026 season. by Kirsty Husband Posted 24 Sep 19:46 BST Cape 31 Mediterranean Series in Hyères Day 1 Cape 31 Mediterranean Series in Hyères Day 1 20 teams enjoying three thrilling races on the opening day The final round of the 2026 Cape 31 Mediterranean Series got off to a spectacular start today, with 20 teams enjoying three thrilling races in the conditions that make Hyères such a favourite among sailors. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 24 Sep 19:26 BST Cobham-Ultra GB2 set for Naples's racing debut Cobham-Ultra GB2 set for Naples's racing debut Looking to build on its breakthrough performance in Cagliari Cobham-Ultra GB2, formerly known as Athena Pathway, returns to America's Cup racing for the second Preliminary Regatta (PR2) in Naples, looking to build on its breakthrough performance in Cagliari (PR1) earlier this year. by Cobham-Ultra GB2 Posted 24 Sep 19:18 BST Zhik Launches New Season Range Zhik Launches New Season Range Built to work with the inshore layering system and performance dinghy range Some of Zhik's most established ranges are broadened for the new season, with new layers, youth sizing and new colourways across its wetsuits, the Daybreaker midlayer collection, Active PFD flotation and Surge footwear. by Zhik Posted 24 Sep 17:00 BST GB1 set to race in Naples for the first time GB1 set to race in Naples for the first time In the second Louis Vuitton America's Cup Preliminary Regatta GB1, the British America's Cup Team, is set for the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Preliminary Regatta, as the team takes to the water for the official practice race day. by GB1 Posted 24 Sep 16:32 BST A+T's Full Colour Display range A+T's Full Colour Display range Designed to provide clear and reliable data across a wide variety of yacht installations A+T's Full Colour Display range has been designed to provide clear and reliable data across a wide variety of yacht installations. by A+T Instruments Posted 24 Sep 14:50 BST ILCA Master Europeans day 3 ILCA Master Europeans day 3 Unstable winds limit racing Day 3 began with a short postponement ashore. The Delta flag was raised at 12:30, but unstable wind on the course forced a further postponement out on the water, which lasted until 15:00. When the breeze finally arrived, both courses got racing under way. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 24 Sep 13:50 BST Henri-Lloyd Partners Scaramouche Sailing Trust Henri-Lloyd Partners Scaramouche Sailing Trust Last year, 400+ students participated in the programme on approximately 2,500 sailing days Henri-Lloyd is pleased to announce its official partnership with Scaramouche Sailing Trust, a UK based charity that creates life changing opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds through the power of sailing. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 Sep 12:44 BST America's Cup: Team Australia exclusive America's Cup: Team Australia exclusive Three times America's Cup champion Glenn Ashby, updates on Team Australia's progress In this exclusive interview, three-time America's Cup winner Glenn Ashby, Head of Performance and Design, updates on Team Australia's progress from both sides of the Tasman. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 24 Sep 12:43 BST Streaker Inlands at Grafham Water Streaker Inlands at Grafham Water Two days of challenging conditions Two days of challenging conditions at Grafham Water SC gave the heavy weather masters a chance to shine at the Hartley Boats Streaker Inland Championship. by Neil Firth Posted 24 Sep 11:13 BST Allen 29er GP1 at Weymouth Allen 29er GP1 at Weymouth UK Class Association's 29th season of racing visits the Olympic venue again This GP season marks the UK 29er Class Association's 29th season of racing. It's an exciting moment for the class as we look forward to sharing many amazing moments with our sailors and followers throughout the coming year. by Louis Hiscocks & Claude Young Posted 24 Sep 10:40 BST Cadet Class responds to Firefly Inlands Report! Cadet Class responds to Firefly Inlands Report! It was genuinely touching to see grown adults so keen to try sailing a Cadet single-handed We read your Firefly Inland Championship report with great interest. It was genuinely touching to see grown adults so keen to try sailing a Cadet single-handed. by The Cadet Class Posted 24 Sep 10:24 BST J Class set for spectacular Saint-Tropez showdown J Class set for spectacular Saint-Tropez showdown At the upcoming Autumn showcase, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez For the first time in more than five years there will be three J Class yachts racing head-to-head from their own class start at the upcoming Autumn showcase, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. by J Class Association Posted 24 Sep 07:54 BST Melges 24 Worlds at Harbor Springs, USA Day 2 Melges 24 Worlds at Harbor Springs, USA Day 2 Two bullets send Wah Gwan to the top Harbor Springs served up another lively day for the 49-boat fleet on Wednesday, with changing conditions, three more races and a new name at the top of the standings. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 24 Sep 07:42 BST RC44 King's Cup RC44 King's Cup RYS Commodore and Chris Bake's Team Aqua claim the trophy Despite the late September date, Mother Nature and the Solent turned it on during Wednesday with sun and solid breeze for the practice racing for the 2026 44Cup World Championship Cowes. by 44Cup Posted 24 Sep 07:09 BST Sponsors are the lifeblood of skiff sailing Sponsors are the lifeblood of skiff sailing Without it, many in the Manly fleet would be unable to compete at the level they do Some deals were plotted over Christmas party drinks, others came about through friendships or via an email blitz. by Adam Lucius Posted 24 Sep 06:55 BST 6M model yachts at Whitlingham, Norwich 6M model yachts at Whitlingham, Norwich Luckily weed was significantly absent 7 skippers arrived including 2 visitors, to be met with fairly strong SW with gusts double the relatively steady state. Sadly, due to rig failure only 6 started race 1. by Martin Smith Posted 23 Sep 21:31 BST ILCA Master Europeans day 2 ILCA Master Europeans day 2 Fleets catch up to schedule in La Baule Racing resumed today at the 2026 ILCA Master European Championships, starting around 13:00, half an hour behind schedule due to wind shifts. Conditions were stronger than on Day 1, with 8-11 knots and flat water for the start of racing. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 23 Sep 21:01 BST Merlin Rocket Inland Championship preview Merlin Rocket Inland Championship preview Next weekend at Oxford, sponsored by Allen There is the fact that eighty years of accruing an impressive selection of trophies, combined with generous sponsorship from Allen, means standout performances will be recognised right across the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze fleets. by Mark Stockbridge Posted 23 Sep 20:48 BST New foiling prototype for 2027 Mini Transat New foiling prototype for 2027 Mini Transat American offshore sailor Peter Gibbons-Neff launches 'Resolve' American offshore sailor Peter Gibbons-Neff has launched RESOLVE (USA 1137), a new fully foiling Classe Mini 6.50 prototype designed by renowned naval architect Sam Manuard and built by JPS Production in La Trinité-sur-Mer, France. by PGN Ocean Racing Posted 23 Sep 20:20 BST Snipe NW Championship at Budworth Snipe NW Championship at Budworth 79th open meeting loses a few regular attendees to the Worlds Despite losing five regular attendees to the date clash with the World Champs in Mahon, Budworth Sailing Club welcomed a strong fleet for the 79th Snipe Open. by Mark Antonelli Posted 23 Sep 19:20 BST P&B Solo Western Series at Teign Corinthian P&B Solo Western Series at Teign Corinthian The forecast was not encouraging Three visitors and ten local sailors came together for the annual TCYC Solo P&B Western Series Open Meeting at Coombe Cellars on the Teign estuary. Although sunny and warm the wind forecast was not encouraging ranging from 5 to 6 knots. by John Ewbank Posted 23 Sep 19:09 BST RS200 Northern Championship at Bassenthwiate RS200 Northern Championship at Bassenthwiate GMAC hosts final of the Sailing Chandlery RS200 Northern Tour The weekend kicked off with the renowned Bassenthwaite Friday Night! With a well-stocked bar, legendary Bassenthwaite toffee vodka, and excellent live music from our very own RS200 sailor Matthew Somerville and his band. by Ben Dearden & Alice Carter Posted 23 Sep 18:50 BST Salcombe Yacht Club Autumn Series Race 3 Salcombe Yacht Club Autumn Series Race 3 High winds and rain didn't stop hardy teams from taking to the water An afternoon of high winds and rain didn't stop four hardy teams from taking to the water on Saturday for the third instalment of the Autumn Series. by John Burn & David Greening Posted 23 Sep 18:03 BST Offshore Double Handed Worlds preview Offshore Double Handed Worlds preview The first qualifying races begin on Thursday in Marseille The 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship gets under way in Marseille, France, this week, with a highly competitive fleet of 17 teams representing 13 nations preparing to take to the water. by World Sailing Posted 23 Sep 15:15 BST K1 National Championships at Torbay K1 National Championships at Torbay Sunday's variable winds ensured that no lead was ever secure Thirty-two K1 sailors descended on Torbay Royal Yacht Club from 18th-20th September for the 2026 K1 National Championships, generously sponsored by Ovington Boats and Craftinsure. by Richard Sims Posted 23 Sep 13:49 BST Firefly Inlands at Rutland Firefly Inlands at Rutland Discovering the new Mark 6 transomless model? The Firefly Inlands 2026 was a qualifying round of the 2026 Craftinsure Vines Series, sailed at Rutland Sailing Club, sponsored by Craftinsure, with prizes generously provided by Marlow Ropes. by Will Pank, Steve Tylecote & Alex Baxter Posted 23 Sep 13:15 BST Royal Western YC announces 2028 dates Royal Western YC announces 2028 dates OSTAR and TWOSTAR races are among the toughest short-handed races in the world The Royal Western Yacht Club is delighted to announce that the next edition of the prestigious OSTAR and TWOSTAR races will start from Plymouth Sound on 7 May 2028. by Keith Davies Posted 23 Sep 11:52 BST The Kitchen Maker 2026-27 18ft skiff team The Kitchen Maker 2026-27 18ft skiff team Three regular competitors return to the 18s Three regular competitors in the Australian 18 Footers League's Sydney Harbour fleet for most of the past decade are returning after a two-year 'break' for family reasons and will crew The Kitchen Maker 18ft skiff in the club's upcoming 2026-27 season. by Frank Quealey Posted 23 Sep 10:10 BST Snipe Worlds at Mahon, Spain Day 1 Snipe Worlds at Mahon, Spain Day 1 The forecast for heavy breeze and rough seas delivered in full force The forecast for heavy breeze and rough seas delivered in full force for Day 1 of the Snipe World Championship, organized by SCIRA in collaboration with Club Marítimo Mahón. by SnipeToday Posted 23 Sep 06:04 BST