RS Aero Spring Championship at Island Barn RS Aero Spring Championship at Island Barn How to use a single committee boat to run what is more like four open meetings together A perfect forecast of an 8 knot westerly, increasing to 12, allowing Island Barn to use its full east / width of 1 km, promised a good days racing. The class was probably a little tired from The National Champs a week earlier. by Mike Jones Posted 27 May 18:44 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 4 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 4 The rookies strike back When she started the second leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec from Vigo last Sunday, Marie Gendron (Kereis SNCF Voyageurs) would have signed up straight away to be leading the fleet. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 27 May 17:39 BST Phantom Craftinsure Super Series at Castle Cove Phantom Craftinsure Super Series at Castle Cove Sunday's forecast of almost nothing made some think of more beach-based plans The Castle Cove Phantom fleet of nine were joined by three talented visitors to sail in the beautiful Portland harbour in wonderful sunshine accompanied by warm breezes in what is part of the Craftinsure Super Series. by Richard Woodward Posted 27 May 16:50 BST #TeamMusto's Pam Lee and Will Harris join forces #TeamMusto's Pam Lee and Will Harris join forces Ambassadors race together in the CIC Normandy Channel Race Two of Musto's long-standing brand ambassadors, Irish offshore racer Pamela Lee and Team Malizia co-skipper Will Harris, will team up together to take on the 2026 CIC Normandy Channel Race which starts on 31 May 2026. by Musto Posted 27 May 16:30 BST Cadet class Peter Scott Trophy at Draycote Cadet class Peter Scott Trophy at Draycote GBR World Team decided at final selector Draycote hosted the second and final selector of the season, the Peter Scott Trophy, closing the World Team qualification series. Following the heavy weather seen at Grafham just three weeks earlier, Draycote delivered an entirely different challenge. by Sophie Davies Posted 27 May 16:03 BST Christchurch Ledge Race (but not) Christchurch Ledge Race (but not) The forecast was not looking good so Lymington Town's race officer changed course The forecast was not looking good to sail the Christchurch Ledge Race from some way out and so it proved. With about 3 knots and little prospect of an awful lot more, the Race Officer, Nick Hopwood, decided to delay for half an hour. by Pat Stables Posted 27 May 14:35 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec start postponed La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec start postponed Leg 3 pushed back a day, after seeing Leg 2's weather conditions Due to the weather conditions encountered by the fleet during Leg 2 of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, between Vigo and Pornichet, the ETA of the leading competitors is now expected from late Thursday afternoon onwards. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 27 May 14:17 BST Contender traveller series at Poole Contender traveller series at Poole Huge thank you to the RO, who didn't have an easy job on either day The third round of the Contender traveller series returned south to take place on the 9th and 10th May in Poole, warmly welcomed by Poole Yacht Club. by James Spikesley Posted 27 May 13:23 BST Golden Globe Race offers 24/7 livestream Golden Globe Race offers 24/7 livestream One-way live window into selected yachts racing around the world The 2026 Golden Globe Race will give followers something never before seen in solo around-the-world racing: a 24/7 one-way live window into selected yachts racing around the world, without giving sailors any modern communication or navigation advantage. by Golden Globe Race Posted 27 May 13:15 BST New Luggage from Musto New Luggage from Musto Built to Travel Further Tough enough for the journey ahead, holdalls and luggage are must-have accessories for life on the water. by Musto Posted 27 May 12:00 BST RS200 Northern Tour at Staunton Harold RS200 Northern Tour at Staunton Harold Pattern of wind was continually fading and then coming through in pulses The sun was out in full force for the third event in the 2026 Sailing Chandlery sponsored RS200 Northern Tour hosted by Staunton Harold SC on Saturday, 23rd May. Four visitors joined six home boats for the event. by Jon Ward Posted 27 May 11:34 BST Vasco da Gama Ocean Race overall Vasco da Gama Ocean Race overall Durban yachts duel their way down the Wild Coast to East London Only two seconds separated the front runners in this year's 55th Vasco da Gama Ocean Race that started offshore of Durban on Sunday 24 May. by Sophie Thompson Posted 27 May 11:09 BST Solo Midland Area Series at South Staffs Solo Midland Area Series at South Staffs A classic tour of the pond incorporated two upwind legs to be tactically demanding Round 3 (I think) of the Solo Midland Area Series, sponsored by Allen and CB Trailer and Coverstore, took place at South Staffs SC on Saturday 16th May. Eleven home boats were joined by five visitors. by Jonny Coate Posted 27 May 10:15 BST Vintage/Classic International 14s at Rickmansworth Vintage/Classic International 14s at Rickmansworth Anyone expecting the racing to be gentle was in for a surprise Eleven boats, made up of seven classics and four vintage came to Rickmansworth SC to take part in a three race series including a main trophy race sailed over two days. The Saturday was shared with a Firefly open meeting. by Alastair Wilson Posted 27 May 09:02 BST SailGP returns to New York SailGP returns to New York F50 fleet set to race against the backdrop of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty Kicking off the city's blockbuster summer of sports, SailGP returns to the world's greatest stage this weekend for the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31), marking the sixth stop of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship. by SailGP Posted 27 May 08:20 BST Finn Gold Cup 2028 awarded to the WPNSA Finn Gold Cup 2028 awarded to the WPNSA The home of the London 2012 Olympic sailing competition has witness epic Finn battles over the years It is with much excitement that we are delighted to announce that the 2028 Finn Gold Cup has been awarded to Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA). by British Finn Association and the WPNSA Posted 27 May 07:02 BST Normandy Channel Race 2026 Preview Normandy Channel Race 2026 Preview Teams between renewal and experience After a record-breaking 2025 edition with 32 crews, 2026 is dedicated to solo sailing, with the Route du Rhum on the horizon for the Class40, which will be the largest class in terms of participation. by Sirius Events Posted 27 May 06:47 BST Tight battles at the top at IMA Maxi Europeans Tight battles at the top at IMA Maxi Europeans Especially considering it is a fleet of very different maxi yachts in Sorrento Considering it is a fleet of very different maxi yachts, the playing field levelled by the IRC rating rule, competition remains ultra-tight at the IMA Maxi European Championship in Sorrento. by International Maxi Association Posted 27 May 05:42 BST All set at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta All set at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta Mediterranean superyacht season set to get underway with the start of racing tomorrow The 2026 edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta officially opens today, with the skippers' briefing followed by a welcome cocktail on the panoramic terrace at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 26 May 20:34 BST ORC Europeans in Klaipeda preview ORC Europeans in Klaipeda preview Teams from across Europe are preparing for a championship summer in Lithuania Less than a week remains to enter the 2026 ORC European Championship in Klaipeda, Lithuania, using the Early Bird entry fee advantage, which expires on 1 June. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 26 May 20:22 BST Squib Northerns at Royal North of Ireland YC Squib Northerns at Royal North of Ireland YC Sunshine, shifts and snakes-and-ladders racing across six races A fleet of 20 boats gathered for a challenging and entertaining weekend of racing in 5-15 knots of warm wind and sunshine. Despite the pleasant conditions, the breeze proved uncharacteristically shifty, making racing exceptionally tactical. by Lindsay Nolan Posted 26 May 18:36 BST IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Day 2 in Sorrento IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Day 2 in Sorrento Light and unstable conditions continue to challenge the fleet in the Gulf of Naples Racing resumed today off Sorrento for the second day of inshore competition at the IMA Maxi European Championship 2026, once again marked by light and unstable breeze that tested tacticians and crews throughout the day. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 26 May 18:34 BST Whitstable YC RNLI Pursuit Race Whitstable YC RNLI Pursuit Race After 'Transition to Racing' session which brings improving sailors into mainstream racing This year's RNLI 90 minute pursuit race took place on a hot and sunny Bank Holiday Monday with a light breeze forecast and a strong ebb tide. The RNLI's B Class lifeboat stood by the racing and a collection was taken in aid of the local RNLI station. by Steve Gray Posted 26 May 18:08 BST Championships shine, AC wakes, SailGP adapts Championships shine, AC wakes, SailGP adapts So much has been going on that it's tricky to even know where to start What a week for sailing! So much has been going on that it's tricky to even know where to start. There have been so many highlights, both in terms of the events I attended in the UK and what has been happening further afield. by Mark Jardine Posted 26 May 18:00 BST J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 1 J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 1 Spectacular conditions on the waters off Marseille The 2026 J/70 Corinthian Worlds officially opened with spectacular conditions on the waters off Marseille, France, as competitors representing 20 nations gathered for the first day of racing hosted by Club La Pelle and Union Nautique Marseillaise. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 26 May 17:06 BST Breaking new ground at British Classic Week Breaking new ground at British Classic Week Talking with Regatta Chairman, Giovanni Belgrano Since taking over as British Classic Yacht Club Regatta Chairman in 2024, Giovanni Belgrano has sought to breath fresh life into British Classic Week, this year taking place out of Cowes Yacht Haven over 20-25 July. by Helen Porter Posted 26 May 16:39 BST Bellino wins RORC Myth of Malham Bellino wins RORC Myth of Malham Line Honours went to Botin 56 Khumbu, skippered by Guy Gillon Rob Craigie's Sun Fast 3600 Bellino, racing two handed with RORC Commodore Deb Fish, won the 2026 RORC Myth of Malham Race overall after IRC time correction. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 26 May 16:25 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 3 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 3 Time for the fleets to regroup After being split apart, the two fleets are coming back together. It is a situation everyone had been waiting for and one that is reshuffling the cards, with Adrien Hardy providing the perfect example. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 26 May 16:16 BST P&B Solo class South Series at Spinnaker P&B Solo class South Series at Spinnaker A record 28 boats entered with 13 visitors In broken sunshine on 16 May, Spinnaker hosted the third round of the P&B Solo South Series. A record 28 boats entered with 13 visitors. A gradient South West wind should have given an unusually consistent wind. by Keith McQuillin Posted 26 May 15:53 BST GJW Direct Phantom Super Series 2025 overall GJW Direct Phantom Super Series 2025 overall At last the prize-giving was finally held The 2025 Phantom Super Series, sponsored by GJW Direct saw competitive racing across seven venues, showcasing the best of single-handed sailing in the UK. by Andy Smith Posted 26 May 14:11 BST 70th Anniversary Enterprise Nationals day 3 70th Anniversary Enterprise Nationals day 3 The happiest boat on the water is always the all-girl team of 15-year olds Celebrating its 70th anniversary, the Enterprise Class has also seen the highest attendance at its South Shields four-day National Championships since 2019. The event has drawn in a number of people new to the class. by Alice Driscoll Posted 26 May 10:44 BST International Paint Poole Regatta Overall International Paint Poole Regatta Overall Scorching racing, including the IRC European Championship Saturday was hot, Sunday was blazing, and Monday went into meltdown as the UK registered its hottest May day ever, with 34.8 degrees measured in London. by Mark Jardine Posted 26 May 07:27 BST Snakes & ladders round Capri at IMA Maxi Europeans Snakes & ladders round Capri at IMA Maxi Europeans The opening day of inshore and coastal racing A dramatic anti-clockwise lap of Capri launched the opening day of inshore and coastal racing at the IMA Maxi European Championship. by International Maxi Association Posted 26 May 05:04 BST Countdown to the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart begins Countdown to the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart begins Entries to the world-famous event opened today With seven months to go before the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, entries to the world-famous event opened today, Tuesday 26 May. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 26 May 04:37 BST Inaugural Bembridge Redwing National Championship Inaugural Bembridge Redwing National Championship Gunston Trophy contested, and BOD racing too Notwithstanding it was forecast, wall to wall sunshine made for a memorable inaugural Redwing Nationals over the late May Bank holiday. The big question was, was the breeze going to hold up and provide champagne sailing conditions? by Mike Samuelson & Jos Coad Posted 25 May 22:13 BST ORC Double-Handed World Championship overall ORC Double-Handed World Championship overall Challenging North Sea Regatta conditions deliver worthy champions The fifth edition of the ORC Double-Handed World Championship concluded in Scheveningen, the Netherlands, after four days of offshore racing on the North Sea, where 29 double-handed teams from eight nations battled for the 2026 world titles. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 25 May 21:53 BST IMA Maxi Europeans first inshore day in Sorrento IMA Maxi Europeans first inshore day in Sorrento Tactical racing in light conditions across the Gulf of Naples After the offshore challenge of the 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi, the 2026 IMA Maxi Europeans entered its inshore phase in the waters off Sorrento, with the first coastal race of the series delivering tactical and closely fought racing across all classes. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 25 May 21:42 BST Jura Scottish Series overall Jura Scottish Series overall It's a popular local triumph as Nevilles win The north of Britain's most prestigious annual regatta, Jura Scottish Series, may have started in chilly spring temperatures and grey skies last Friday but Loch Fyne and the Kintyre peninsula delivered a blistering hot Monday Bank Holiday finale. by Andi Robertson Posted 25 May 19:32 BST Lymington Town SC 80th Anniversary Celebrations Lymington Town SC 80th Anniversary Celebrations Wall-to-wall activities for everyone, from age 2 to 82 Lymington Town SC is celebrating its 80th Anniversary throughout 2026 with lots of special events. Last weekend was the Big Celebration Weekend, with wall-to-wall activities for everyone, from age 2 to 82. And the weather gods were so kind. by Heather Chipperfield Posted 25 May 19:12 BST La Roche-Posay Racing Team finishes fourth La Roche-Posay Racing Team finishes fourth A promising first regatta in Cagliari Fourth after the eight fleet races of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, the French team concluded its first official competition in the AC40 class with a remarkable improvement. by La Roche-Posay Racing Team Posted 25 May 19:02 BST Osprey Scottish and Northern Championship Osprey Scottish and Northern Championship Runing as part of the annual Coniston Regatta This Osprey event took place as part of the annual Coniston Regatta sponsored by Toplex and a host of other generous local firms. 80 dinghies took to the water and the Ospreys contributed 10% of the entries. The event overall was a resounding success. by Alec Mamwell Posted 25 May 16:55 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 2 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 2 Two seasoned sailors and a young talent are leading the way The trio leading the way today — made up of two seasoned sailors and a young talent who already claimed a stage victory in 2025 during his rookie season — managed to carve out a small breakaway on the 2nd day of 2nd leg of the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 25 May 16:46 BST Butterfield Jersey Regatta open for entries Butterfield Jersey Regatta open for entries Incorporating the IRC Channel Islands Championship Scheduled for Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th September 2026, entries are open for the combined clubs' Butterfield Jersey Regatta for cruiser/racer, sportsboat, dayboat, dinghy and sport-catamaran classes. by Bill Harris Posted 25 May 15:16 BST DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point week 7 DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point week 7 Back to perfect A rig conditions in a 6-12 knot SW breeze and sunshine Spring Series 7 was back to perfect A rig conditions in a 6-12 knot SW breeze and sunshine. With some of the 17 entries still on duty the Datchet IOM worlds 12 members attended. Ralph Wilkinson was non-racing RO, getting 16 races in. by Peter Jackson Posted 25 May 14:22 BST SailGP to Make Rome Debut in 2027 SailGP to Make Rome Debut in 2027 The first event of a three-year partnership will take place in September 2027 The global sail racing championship will arrive in Italy's capital city on September 11-12, 2027, in the first event of a three-year partnership with the City of Rome and the Lazio Region. by SailGP Posted 25 May 13:34 BST XR 41 shines across major regattas XR 41 shines across major regattas It has been an exceptional month for the XR 41 It has been an exceptional month for the XR 41, with outstanding results across a series of major regattas throughout Europe — a clear demonstration of the yacht's competitive edge and versatility. by X-Yachts Posted 25 May 12:00 BST 70th Anniversary Enterprise Nationals day 2 70th Anniversary Enterprise Nationals day 2 No racing was possible on Saturday but Sunday saw all three fleets out No racing was possible on Saturday but on Sunday the event got under way with three races by Charles Morrish Posted 25 May 11:16 BST International Paint Poole Regatta Day 2 International Paint Poole Regatta Day 2 Hot racing on the hottest day of the year (so far) After a two hour postponement ashore to allow the sea breeze to assert itself, and maybe help some of the late night revellers to recover, the sailors made their way out to their respective course areas on the hottest day of the year. by Mark Jardine Posted 25 May 10:18 BST