2026 Vortex Nationals at Yorkshire Dales 2026 Vortex Nationals at Yorkshire Dales Jonathan Lister returns to take the win Jonathan Lister from the home club, after a 3 year medical lay off came back on form to win the 2026 championship. He joined boats from London and four from Scotland to enjoy the fabulous sunshine and force 3-5 all weekend. by Phil Whitehead Posted 1 Jun 21:28 BST 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Practice Race 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Practice Race Ten international teams competing, with a total of 20 boats Everything is ready in Porto Cervo for the grand return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup. After a 14-year hiatus, one of the regattas that shaped the history of the YC Costa Smeralda returns with a new club-team format, featuring two boats per team. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 1 Jun 21:16 BST Merlin Rocket Youth Championship at Fishers Green Merlin Rocket Youth Championship at Fishers Green A challenging light wind day for the sailors Having sailed single-handed dinghies since the age of six - working my way through the Optimist and ILCA fleets and even representing GBR at the ILCA 4 Europeans in Slovenia - I'm no stranger to competitive racing. by George Hutcheon Posted 1 Jun 17:54 BST Catapult TT at Bassenthwaite Catapult TT at Bassenthwaite Gareth Ede gets back into his stride After a challenging first event at Carsington Gareth Ede got back into his stride at Bassenthwaite with four wins out of six. by Stuart Ede Posted 1 Jun 17:45 BST Momentum Builds Towards Rio Momentum Builds Towards Rio As SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa and Oceania Qualifier Opens The Road to Rio and the countdown to SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 continues over the next two weeks in the stunning surroundings of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland with two sets of Qualifiers. by SSL Media Posted 1 Jun 17:31 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Day 2 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Day 2 The poker game is underway The morning has significantly tightened the competition on this final leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. After hours of effort to build a gap, the frontrunners have seen much of their advantage evaporate mile after mile. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 1 Jun 17:28 BST 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar Decided after one of the lightest, most protracted offshore races on record With Italy lacking isobars this final May weekend, the winners of the 17th edition of the 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar have been decided after one of the lightest, most protracted offshore races on record. by International Maxi Association Posted 1 Jun 17:03 BST Salcombe YC's Sailing Club Series race 6 Salcombe YC's Sailing Club Series race 6 A gloriously sunny day featuring a brisk flood tide Sixteen Soloists, mostly pensioners, showed up in their Solos for this race on a gloriously sunny day featuring a brisk flood tide. Conditions included a 10-12 knot breeze with a Westerly component. by Graham Cranford-Smith, Andrew Groves, Andy Savell Posted 1 Jun 14:34 BST Royal Escape Race 2026 hailed a success Royal Escape Race 2026 hailed a success Celebration and community spirit across the English Channel The 2026 Royal Escape Race brought sailors together for a memorable weekend of racing, celebration and community spirit across the English Channel. by Lucy Brooks Posted 1 Jun 14:18 BST Allen sponsors 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Allen sponsors 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island 80 boats are already entered from 10 different countries We are delighted to announce that Allen, one of the world's leading makers of high-performance sailing hardware, has come onboard to sponsor the 2026 505 World Championship at Hayling Island 2nd-11th July. by Chris Thorne Posted 1 Jun 12:00 BST A Class Catamaran Europeans Practice Race A Class Catamaran Europeans Practice Race Things now get serious at Mar Menor for the sailors representing 19 nations The European Championships starts to get serious now at the FVM centre in Los Alcázeras on the wonderful waters of the Spanish Mar Menor lagoon. Sunday saw the official practice race prior to Monday's event start. by Gordon Upton Posted 1 Jun 11:27 BST 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship preview 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship preview The unstoppable momentum of the OK Dinghy class continues The unstoppable momentum of the OK Dinghy class continues into 2026 with the second largest OK Dinghy World Championship of all time set to get under way at Skovshoved, Denmark next week. It has attracted an impressive 207 entries from 14 nations. by Robert Deaves Posted 1 Jun 11:16 BST Normandy Channel Race 2026 Day 2 Normandy Channel Race 2026 Day 2 First Express English Channel Crossing Departing at 2:00 PM on Sunday from the Caen-Ouistreham bay, the 22 Class40s of the 17th edition of the CIC NORMANDY CHANNEL RACE headed towards the Saint-Marcouf Islands at the foot of the Cotentin Peninsula, the first waypoint. by Sirius Events Posted 1 Jun 08:40 BST Queen's Jubilee Jug at Overy Staithe Queen's Jubilee Jug at Overy Staithe Racing out to the lagoon on the evening tide on Saturday The club held the race for the Queen's Jubilee Jug on the evening tide on Saturday. Camilla Warner and Simon Wilson-Stephens were the race officers and set a course from the sea wall, out to the lagoon and back making the best of the evening breeze. by Jennie Clark Posted 1 Jun 06:33 BST Emirates GBR narrowly misses out on New York win Emirates GBR narrowly misses out on New York win After thrilling battle with Australia Emirates GBR narrowly missed out on a win at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix after the closest of battles with Australia's BONDS Flying Roos in the event final. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 1 Jun 04:22 BST NorthStar Takes a Bite of The Big Apple NorthStar Takes a Bite of The Big Apple Canadian team Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix Recap The NorthStar SailGP Team delivered an impressive performance at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, overcoming a disrupted opening day to secure a spot in the event's grand final and third place overall. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 1 Jun 04:05 BST SailGP: Flying Roos win a three-peat SailGP: Flying Roos win a three-peat A come-from-behind win capped a big day for the Roos who swapped a broken rudder before the start. The Bonds Flying Roos have claimed a third consecutive SailGP event victory, in a final that went down to the wire. The dramatic, come-from-behind win capped a remarkable day for the Australians who swapped a broken rudder before the start of Race 1. by SailGP Media Posted 1 Jun 02:47 BST SailGP: Another big pre-start crash- Day 2 SailGP: Another big pre-start crash- Day 2 Another big crash in SailGP takes USA out of contention in home Final Another major collision marred Day 2 of SailGP New York, involving three boats and taking all out of the race, but fortunately and surprisingly, the event organisers did not report any injuries. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 1 Jun 01:58 BST P&B Solo Southern Series Open at Dell Quay P&B Solo Southern Series Open at Dell Quay Sticking with the plan pays off Leading into the event a super light forecast gave the RO Peter Blow and Class Captain John Ellis a couple of sleepless nights, some procrastinating and various Plan B's but in the end they took the gamble to stick with it. by James Pound Posted 31 May 22:26 BST DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point week 8 DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point week 8 A B rig masterclass from Adrian Tomlinson Event 8 of East Kent's DF95 spring series saw a B rig masterclass from Adrian Tomlinson, winning all but 4 of the 15 races. by Peter Jackson Posted 31 May 22:14 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Start La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Start Alexis Thomas (Wings of the Ocean) rounded the buoy laid off the port of Pornichet in first place. In front of a large crowd gathered along the seawall, the 36 sailors set off from Pornichet for the final leg of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. At exactly 7:00 p.m., the start was given in ideal conditions. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 31 May 21:54 BST Classic Winsome wins RORC De Guingand Bowl Race Classic Winsome wins RORC De Guingand Bowl Race The fleet faced a proper offshore test where experience, handling, sharp decisions made difference A classic yacht, a double handed breakthrough and a line honours duel measured in seconds gave the 2026 RORC De Guingand Bowl Race a rich mix of seamanship, speed and tactical racing. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 31 May 18:27 BST Normandy Channel Race 2026 Start Normandy Channel Race 2026 Start 22 Class 40s set off from Caen/Ouistreham bay The 22 Class40s of the 17th CIC Normandy Channel Race set off from the Caen/Ouistreham bay today at 2:00 PM with around ten knots of wind and under beautiful Norman weather, a gradient of gray and blue, with a sky nuanced by bursts of sunshine. by Sirius Events Posted 31 May 18:08 BST Ewan McGregor joins Emirates GBR Ewan McGregor joins Emirates GBR For 'one hell of sailing lesson' in New York The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team hosted Scottish acting legend Ewan McGregor and his close friend Eric Strickland for a high-speed sailing session aboard their F50 race boat at the New York Sail Grand Prix on Saturday. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 31 May 16:34 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Starts Today La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Starts Today The Final Departure at 7pm The moment of truth has arrived for all 36 skippers competing in the final leg of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. This Sunday evening at 7:00 PM, the 36 sailors taking part in the 57th edition will set sail from Pornichet bound for Le Havre. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 31 May 16:10 BST New formats aim to secure sailing's Olympic future New formats aim to secure sailing's Olympic future This year, sailing fans can look forward to two medal races in the Olympic classes. Reliable competition schedules, maximum medal contenders on final day, and compelling understandable races—this is how the sport of sailing aims to secure its Olympic future even after the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, USA. by Kieler Woche Posted 31 May 15:48 BST 13th SESCA Antigua Sailing Day Regatta preview 13th SESCA Antigua Sailing Day Regatta preview Setting sail for another spectacular event in Suffolk The St Edmundsbury Sailing and Canoeing Association (SESCA) is thrilled to announce its 13th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta, to be held on Sunday, 28 June at Lackford Lake, Suffolk. by Mike Steele Posted 31 May 15:45 BST SailGP: Three boats - no points - Day 1 SailGP: Three boats - no points - Day 1 Three teams raced on the Hudson River in what was later deemed to be an exhibition sail Fresh and swirling winds made mincemeat of the Day 1 racing schedule for the Mudabala New York SailGP. After the racing event organisers decided no points would count toward the Event or 2026 Season standings by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 31 May 15:01 BST ILCA Showdown in Weymouth ILCA Showdown in Weymouth Can Micky Beckett beat 16 British Sailing Pathway sailors? British Sailing Team sailor Micky Beckett takes on 16 British Sailing Pathway sailors in Weymouth. Can one of Britain's top sailors stay ahead of the next generation, or do the pathway racers have enough speed to cause an upset? by James Eaves Posted 31 May 11:08 BST Musto Skiff 2026 Worlds GPS partnership Musto Skiff 2026 Worlds GPS partnership SailRacer GPS tracking will include all the main championship races The International Musto Skiff Class Association (IMSCA) has confirmed that it will once again partner with SailRacer to provide GPS tracking at the ACO Musto Skiff World Championship 2026, taking place in Carnac, France in early June. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 31 May 10:38 BST Gear that lets you send it – Sam Whaley's picks Gear that lets you send it – Sam Whaley's picks The Vaikobi gear he's wearing - and why it matters One of the most exciting names in foiling right now, Sam Whaley has made his mark at the front of the Switch class. Through every high speed manoeuvre and send - Sam relies on gear that can keep up. by Vaikobi Posted 31 May 08:30 BST Video: Bizarre first day at the New York SailGP Video: Bizarre first day at the New York SailGP Swirling Winds, Crane Issues, 3 Boats Racing Swirling winds in New York caused major problems launching the fleet of F50s at the Mubadala Sail Grand Prix, so only 4 boats made it on to the water, and that was rapidly reduced to just 3 when the Bonds Flying Roos nosedived, causing significant damage. by Mark Jardine Posted 31 May 06:36 BST SailGP: Survival of the Fastest - Day 1 SailGP: Survival of the Fastest - Day 1 Opening day of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix delivered a chaotic shootout Opening day of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix delivered a chaotic shootout as teams battered wet and wild conditions on the Hudson. Gusts of up to 40km/h wreaked havoc on the fleet – as only three teams competed due to extreme winds. by SailGP Media Posted 31 May 01:18 BST 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta overall 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta overall Silver Jubilee Cup goes to Moat and Liberty Squared The 2026 edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with the support of title sponsor Giorgio Armani for the fifth consecutive year, concluded with a final race that rewarded all. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 30 May 20:34 BST J/70 Corinthian World Championship overall J/70 Corinthian World Championship overall Alec Cutler's Hedgehog successfully defends the title Alec Cutler's Hedgehog (BER) successfully defended its title at the 2026 J/70 Corinthian World Championship, hosted by Club La Pelle and Union Nautique Marseillaise, claiming victory by a commanding 10-point margin. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 30 May 19:16 BST World Sailing Youth Olympic Games Training Camp World Sailing Youth Olympic Games Training Camp Propeling African sailors toward Dakar 2026 The wind, the waves, and a shared Olympic dream brought the historic coast of Tangier, Morocco, alive as the third World Sailing Youth Olympic Games (YOG) training camp delivered a vital week of development for 13 elite young sailors. by World Sailing Posted 30 May 17:57 BST Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 Preview Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 Preview More than a race, a living tradition The Loro Piana Giraglia is organised by Yacht Club Italiano in collaboration with Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, under the guidance of the Federazione Italiana Vela and the Fédération Française de Voile. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 30 May 17:14 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Preview La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Preview 36 skippers will set off from Pornichet on the final leg on Sunday at 7pm Tomorrow, Sunday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m., 36 skippers will set off on the final leg of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. The race between Pornichet and Le Havre is already shaping up to be intense and highly competitive. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 30 May 15:21 BST Strong local fleet for Six Metre 2026 Europeans Strong local fleet for Six Metre 2026 Europeans A local fleet of 12 yachts will take on entries from around Europe and the USA A local fleet of 12 International Six Metre yachts from the host club Société Nautique de Genève will take on entries from around the world this summer at the International Six Metre 2026 European Championships. by Justin Chisholm Posted 30 May 14:22 BST Freemantle Shorts and Falmouth Polo Freemantle Shorts and Falmouth Polo Henri-Lloyd's Perfect Pairing Whether you're on the water, at the marina or navigating everyday life, Henri-Lloyd's Freemantle shorts are the perfect addition to your summer essentials. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 30 May 12:00 BST World Sailing's 2026 Development Coach Scholarship World Sailing's 2026 Development Coach Scholarship Programme concludes in Portland World Sailing has wrapped up the 2026 Development Coach Scholarship, an intensive four-week residential programme delivered in partnership with the Andrew Simpson Foundation and held at the world-class Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy. by World Sailing Posted 30 May 11:25 BST International 14 Stericker weekend at Itchenor International 14 Stericker weekend at Itchenor Youth programme sailor has now won races in different boats across the last two weekends Seven boats raced each day at ISC as part of the ongoing Stericker series for International 14s. On day one we launched to slightly over the forecast 12knts, and were sent to dunes at the harbour mouth, returning to the start at Peacock. by James Cunnison Posted 30 May 09:49 BST SailGP: Fleets split for Day 1 SailGP: Fleets split for Day 1 With fresh winds expected the 12-boat SailGP fleet is expected to be split into two fleets of six. With fresh winds forecast to be gusting into the high 20kts in New York for the first day of racing in the Mubadala New York SailGP, the 12-boat fleet is expected to be split into two fleets of six. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 30 May 06:58 BST Noble Marine Solo Nation's Cup 2026 Preview Noble Marine Solo Nation's Cup 2026 Preview 45 pre-entries set for the Bay of Quiberon in France We are just one week away from the start of the Noble Marine Solo Nation's Cup (June 4-7) and with 45 pre-entries, the team at the Institut National du Nautisme in Quiberon are gearing up for four days of hot competition. by Will Loy Posted 30 May 06:00 BST Tamworth Enterprise Open Tamworth Enterprise Open A challenging day for the five-boat fleet The first Midland Area Enterprise Double Chine series event of 2026 took place at Tamworth Sailing Club on Saturday 16th May. The meeting was run jointly with one for the GP14 class. by Paul Young Posted 30 May 05:50 BST SailGP: Black Foils return confirmed for Canada SailGP: Black Foils return confirmed for Canada SailGP confirmed at that the Peter Burling skippered Black Foils will return for Canada SailGP As reported earlier in Sail-World, SailGP confirmed at today's media conference in New York, that Peter Burling skippered Black Foils would be back for the next event on the Season 6 calendar at Halifax. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 30 May 00:32 BST Unfinished business in the2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Unfinished business in the2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Two very different boats are early entries after retiring from last year's 80th edition Within minutes of entries opening for the 81st Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, two yachts secured spots – Grant Wharington and Adrian Seiffert's maxi Wild Thing 100 (AUS) and the Verdier 40 Vixen Racing (NZL), with Sharon Ferris-Choat at the helm. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 29 May 22:02 BST Disney+ Greenlights new Docuseries Disney+ Greenlights new Docuseries Following Bonds Flying Roos SailGP Team Disney+ has greenlit a new premium docuseries from Maximum Effort following SailGP's BONDS Flying Roos from Australia and world-famous co-owners Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, across a global racing season defined by speed, pressure and high stakes. by Disney+ Posted 29 May 21:00 BST