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Wrigley and Harris win 470 worlds
An incredible season for the British pair
© Junichi Hirai / 470 Worlds 2026
Pace Takes Line Honours
In the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026
© James Tomlinson / RORC
80th Anniversary Firefly Championship concludes
A week of smiles, fun, sunshine, sand and laughter at Tenby
© Mark Jardine
Irish crews crowned at GP14 Worlds
As Belfast Lough delivers a dramatic finale
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America's Cup: Auckland finale
America's Cup: Auckland finale
Emirates Team New Zealand - Day 21, Saturday, August 15, 2026 – Auckland, NZ
Emirates Team New Zealand wrapped up a two week long test block in Auckland on Saturday - enjoying a near optimal weather window.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World
Posted 18 Aug 02:11 BST
Allen Snipe UK Nationals at Burnham-on-Crouch
Allen Snipe UK Nationals at Burnham-on-Crouch
Great sailing, camping and amazing hospitality
The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham on Crouch proved to be a perfect venue for the 2026 Allen Snipe Class National Championship; great sailing, camping and amazing hospitality.
by Matthew Wolstenholme
Posted 17 Aug 19:56 BST
ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 4
ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 4
Strong Winds Mark Start of Final Series
The Final Series got underway at the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships on Monday, with two races completed for all fleets on Aarhus Bay. Both Delta flags were up by 10.00, allowing the sailors to head straight onto the water.
by Agustín Argüelles
Posted 17 Aug 19:40 BST
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 9
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 9
Varuna 6 finishes; class battles go to the wire
On Day 9 of the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, Jens Kellinghusen's Ker 56 Varuna 6 became the second monohull to complete the 1,805-nautical-mile course. All bar, three boats have rounded Muckle Flugga and class battles rage on in the marathon race.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 17 Aug 19:35 BST
Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Torquay Day 2
Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Torquay Day 2
A beautiful day in Torbay!
Two races were sailed on the second day of the Noble Marine National Championship, with the day sponsored by FM Sailing.
by Bethan Matthew
Posted 17 Aug 18:06 BST
Abersoch Mirror Week 2026 Day 1
Abersoch Mirror Week 2026 Day 1
Staring at tell-tales like they're trying to decode ancient scripts
The day began with light, fluky and very flaky winds - the sort of breeze that makes 73 Mirror crews stare at their tell-tales like they're trying to decode ancient scripts.
by An Extremely Enthusiastic Spectator
Posted 17 Aug 17:09 BST
Zenith Open at Bass Week
Zenith Open at Bass Week
Six boats made the trip to this beautiful corner of Lakeland
The first weekend of Bass Week 26 was a Zenith open and six boats made the trip to this beautiful corner of Lakeland from five different clubs.
by Dee Hutchins
Posted 17 Aug 16:17 BST
470 World Championship in Enoshima overall
470 World Championship in Enoshima overall
Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris claim the title after demanding Medal Races on the final day
The 2026 470 World Championship in Enoshima, Japan, has come to an end. British sailors Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris claimed the World Championship title after two very demanding Medal Races on the final day.
by International 470 Class Association
Posted 17 Aug 16:12 BST
Pwllheli Summer Series final round
Pwllheli Summer Series final round
A series designed to tempt those new to racing out in the bay
This weekend saw the last of the Pwllheli Summer Series, a series designed to tempt those new to racing out in the bay, whilst the hardened racers were still offshore and racing further afield.
by Vicky Cox
Posted 17 Aug 15:59 BST
Anglesey Offshore Dinghy Race 2026
Anglesey Offshore Dinghy Race 2026
A new course, a new format and forty-seven boats entered
The Anglesey Offshore Dinghy Race came back on Sunday 9 August after a year away, with a new course, a new format and forty-seven boats entered.
by Paul Halliwell
Posted 17 Aug 15:39 BST
Mudeford Comet Open
Mudeford Comet Open
Yet again the conditions were fantastic
The Comet class descended on Mudeford S.C on Saturday 15th August for their annual visit to round off Mudeford week. Yet again the conditions were fantastic... well for 2 out of the 3 races at least.
by Andy Dale
Posted 17 Aug 15:23 BST
Contessa 32's celebrate 50 at Cowes Week 200
Contessa 32's celebrate 50 at Cowes Week 200
The irresistible allure of one design racing
There is an irresistible allure of one design racing, especially at Cowes Week. People just keep coming back to it year after year and try to win the thing (or just their bit of the thing, for there is something in it for everyone).
by Peter Binning
Posted 17 Aug 15:12 BST
Overy Staithe SC Mirror Open
Overy Staithe SC Mirror Open
It's been a busy few days at the club
It's been a busy few days at Overy Staithe SC, with the club hosting the final 'harbour' day of North West Norfolk Week on Friday 14 August, their Clinker Open over the weekend and then their Mirror Open, for the Timmy Roy Trophy, on Monday.
by Jennie Clark
Posted 17 Aug 15:05 BST
Wrigley and Harris crowned 470 World Champions
Wrigley and Harris crowned 470 World Champions
Completing an incredible season of success for the British partnership
Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris have been crowned 470 world champions in Enoshima, Japan, completing an incredible season of success for the British partnership.
by British Sailing Team
Posted 17 Aug 13:17 BST
Mersea Week 2026 overall
Mersea Week 2026 overall
An increased entry of 140 boats this year
Running from 9th until 14th August, the 52nd annual Mersea Week saw an increased entry of 140 boats this year, making it one of, if not the largest regatta on the East Coast.
by Chrissie Westgate
Posted 17 Aug 11:10 BST
Rooster SB2 Deck Trainers are back...
Rooster SB2 Deck Trainers are back...
Light on your feet. Tough on the deck.
Rooster have taken everything that made the original SB2 a favourite and focused on making them more durable, without losing the lightweight, quick-draining performance they were designed for.
by Rooster
Posted 17 Aug 07:30 BST
AC Recon: French sail four times in a week
AC Recon: French sail four times in a week
After losing a month following the capsize of their AC75, the French have sailed five days from ten.
After losing a month following the capsize of their AC75, the French America's Cup team have sailed five days in the past ten.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World
Posted 17 Aug 03:02 BST
Overy Staithe Clinker Open
Overy Staithe Clinker Open
The entry requirements are relatively simple
OSSC held their annual open meeting for clinker built boats over the weekend of 15 and 16 August 2026. The entry requirements are relatively simple - boats have to be of ribbed construction.
by Jennie Clark
Posted 16 Aug 20:53 BST
Team Racing World Championship overall
Team Racing World Championship overall
USA 1 from California win after an all American final
USA 1 from California are the 2026 Team Racing World Champions after defeating USA 2 from Massachusetts 3-0 in Sunday's final on Riddarfjärden. Great Britain claimed bronze after beating New Zealand 2-0, bringing four days of intense racing to a close.
by TRWC2026
Posted 16 Aug 20:47 BST
Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Torquay Day 1
Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Torquay Day 1
An action packed first day of racing
The 2026 Noble Marine RS200 UK Nationals is hosted by Royal Torbay Yacht Club who seem to have taken it upon themselves to host a record number of major sailing events in one season.
by Adam Catlow
Posted 16 Aug 19:32 BST
Step onboard with Ancasta this September
Step onboard with Ancasta this September
Multiple opportunities at home and abroad
This September, Ancasta is making it easier than ever for prospective boat owners to explore, compare and experience some of the world's leading power and sail brands, with a major presence at three premier boat shows across Europe.
by Ancasta
Posted 16 Aug 18:30 BST
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 8
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 8
Pace takes line honours: four chapters, one great adventure
Johnny Vincent's Volvo 70 Pace has completed the 50th anniversary RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, winning Monohull Line Honours after a race that combined raw speed, complex navigation and a deeply personal offshore journey for the owner.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 16 Aug 18:26 BST
ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 3
ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 3
Shifty Conditions Test Sailors
After a successful day of racing on Saturday, the Race Management hoped for another day full of races on Aarhus Bay as the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships continued on Sunday.
by Agustín Argüelles
Posted 16 Aug 17:19 BST
J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship overall
J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship overall
Yupi Wins Second Consecutive Title, Soffe Takes Corinthian Title
Joan Cardona Mendez's Yupi (ESP) has successfully defended its title at the 2026 J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship, hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 16 Aug 16:18 BST
America's Cup: Tudor Alinghi revealed
America's Cup: Tudor Alinghi revealed
Tudor Alinghi reveal their AC75's reconstruction in this build facility tour.
Tudor Team Alinghi reveal their above and below-decks reconstruction with their AC75 stripped to a bare carbon shell in the shed in Italy, midway through the rebuild for the 38th America's Cup.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 16 Aug 14:51 BST
Dell Quay Sailing Club Junior Week 2026
Dell Quay Sailing Club Junior Week 2026
An adventure on every wave!
Earlier in the summer we saw over 50 juniors hit the water every day for Dell Quay Sailing Clubs annual Junior Week, and what a week it was!
by James Pound
Posted 16 Aug 14:18 BST
Abersoch Mirror Week 2026 Preview
Abersoch Mirror Week 2026 Preview
Gearing up to be the largest gathering of red sails the bay for a long while
Abersoch Mirror Week 2026 is gearing up to be the largest gathering of red sails the bay has seen since the era when shoulder pads were big, perms were bigger, and half of today's parents were small sailors being launched into the surf.
by A Keen Spectator
Posted 16 Aug 13:54 BST
470 World Championship in Enoshima day 5
470 World Championship in Enoshima day 5
Top 10 Teams Selected for the Medal Series
Another three races were completed in the Gold Fleet and two in the Silver Fleet, with the top 10 teams qualifying for the Medal Series of the World Championship in Enoshima, Japan. Tomorrow, the Final Stage of the racing will begin.
by International 470 Class Association
Posted 16 Aug 12:06 BST
Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 1
Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 1
Fresh trade winds make for a spectacular start
The trade winds arrived in force for the first day of racing at Hamilton Island Race Week 2026, with over 25 knots of breeze and bumpy conditions giving sailors a serious workout in the Around the Islands Race.
by Hamilton Island Race Week
Posted 16 Aug 10:37 BST
Two Amazing Venues, One Fleet
Two Amazing Venues, One Fleet
RS500 Class Sets Course for a Blockbuster 2027
The International RS500 Class Association is delighted to confirm a stand-out British summer for the RS500 fleet in 2027, with back-to-back championship action on home waters.
by RS Sailing
Posted 16 Aug 09:28 BST
Klaipeda ORC Europeans 2026 overall
Klaipeda ORC Europeans 2026 overall
DIXI 5 and Garmin Team Pro4u Celebrate their ORC European titles in Klaipeda
Sunshine, national flags, champagne and celebrations both on the water and at the dock marked the final day of the Klaipeda ORC European Championship, where Denmark's DIXI 5 and Sweden's Garmin Team Pro4u were crowned the 2026 ORC European champions.
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 16 Aug 09:12 BST
2026 Formula Wing World Championships day 5
2026 Formula Wing World Championships day 5
Two new world champions crowned in Istanbul
A day of drama on the Bosphorus produced two new world champions as Italy's Alessandro Tomasi and France's Vaina Picot claimed the men's and women's Formula Wing titles in a thrilling finale to the World Championships in Istanbul.
by IWSA Media
Posted 15 Aug 23:11 BST
Team Racing World Championship day 3
Team Racing World Championship day 3
Four teams secure their place in the medal fight
After the third day of racing at the Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm, USA 1, USA 2, Great Britain and New Zealand have established themselves in a league of their own.
by TRWC2026
Posted 15 Aug 19:52 BST
470 World Championship in Enoshima day 4
470 World Championship in Enoshima day 4
Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris take the lead after the first day of Gold Fleet racing
The British duo of Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris lead the Gold Fleet after a strong first day, with Japan's Tetsuya Isozaki and Yurie Seki in second overall.
by International 470 Class Association
Posted 15 Aug 18:39 BST
Hansa UK Nationals at the WPNSA
Hansa UK Nationals at the WPNSA
Held as part of the Inclusive Games
This year's Hansa National Championships were held as part of the Inclusive Games which were hosted by WPNSA with support from the RYA and Chesil Sailability.
by David Durston
Posted 15 Aug 17:48 BST
ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 2
ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 2
Three races completed as winds return
After a slow start to the Qualifying Series on Friday, the sailors made up for some of the lost racing today as stronger and more consistent winds allowed three races to be completed on Aarhus Bay.
by Agustín Argüelles
Posted 15 Aug 17:27 BST
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 7
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 7
Pace powers south as Palanad 4 seizes IRC lead
The marathon RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race enters its seventh day with six boats now round Muckle Flugga, the most northerly point of the 1,805nm course.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 15 Aug 15:55 BST
Miracle Nationals at Abersoch overall
Miracle Nationals at Abersoch overall
Huge congratulations to Nick and Lynn Smith on their second consecutive nationals win
Huge congratulations to Nick and Lynn Smith on their second consecutive nationals win, despite swapping helm and crew configuration!
by Hannah Metcalfe-Smith
Posted 15 Aug 15:28 BST
Finn Class WTF Grand Slam continues
Finn Class WTF Grand Slam continues
Swedish, Danish and Swiss Championships are next
After a six week break since the British Championship, the 2026 World Tour for Finns (WTF) Grand Slam reopens next week with Leg 5 in Varberg, Sweden.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 15 Aug 14:19 BST
Around Britain by Sail
Around Britain by Sail
Nestor Montagu is sailing solo around the entire coastline of Great Britain
At just 19, British sailor Nestor Montagu is sailing solo around the entire coastline of Great Britain, without the shortcut of the Caledonian Canal. Behind him now lie some of the country's most remote and exposed waters.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 15 Aug 09:30 BST
80th Anniversary Firefly Nationals at Tenby
80th Anniversary Firefly Nationals at Tenby
A week of smiles, fun, sunshine, sand and laughter
It has been a week of smiles, fun, sunshine, sand and laughter, and a true celebration of what is making the class so popular with young and old alike.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 15 Aug 09:12 BST
Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. 1
Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. 1
Nothing looks like the maxi Edmond de Rothschild. Nothing. So let's take a deep dive...
And yes, as the pictures show, this is all about Gitana 18, the maxi Edmond de Rothschild. Not some new wonder pill. No matter how many ways you distill it, those three propositions about performance are entirely what the new Ultim is all about.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 15 Aug 08:00 BST
GP14 World Championship overall
GP14 World Championship overall
Irish Crews Crowned as Belfast Lough Delivers Dramatic Finale
Ireland celebrated a memorable home victory on Friday as Ger Owens of Wicklow Sailing Club and Mel Morris from East Antrim Sailing Club were crowned GP14 World Champions 2026, following a thrilling week of racing on Belfast Lough.
by Angela Hunter
Posted 15 Aug 06:44 BST
Team Racing World Championship day 2
Team Racing World Championship day 2
USA still lead, but New Zealand show their strength
After two days of racing, the battle at the top of the Team Racing World Championship remains wide open.
by TRWC2026
Posted 14 Aug 23:40 BST
Klaipeda ORC Europeans 2026 day 5
Klaipeda ORC Europeans 2026 day 5
Lithuanian double and Estonia's SHADOW victory define the Volfas Engelman Leg
Lithuania's KETURI VEJAI and RHINO celebrated a home one-two in Class AB, while Estonia's SHADOW mastered the lighter conditions to win Class C in Friday's Volfas Engelman Leg at the Klaipeda ORC European Championship 2026.
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 14 Aug 21:08 BST
2026 Formula Wing World Championships day 4
2026 Formula Wing World Championships day 4
World titles set for thrilling showdown
The top nine places in the World Championship Medal Series have been decided after another testing day of shifty, gusty conditions on the Bosphorus.
by IWSA Media
Posted 14 Aug 20:55 BST
Golden Globe Race arrives in Les Sables-d'Olonne
Golden Globe Race arrives in Les Sables-d'Olonne
The adventure is becoming very real
Sixteen of the 17 provisional entrants in the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race are now in Les Sables-d'Olonne for the final countdown to their extraordinary solo, non-stop and unassisted race around the world.
by Golden Globe Race
Posted 14 Aug 19:05 BST
J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship day 3
J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship day 3
Yupi maintains commanding lead after nine races
The J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship, hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club, completed three more races Friday, bringing the Championship total to nine.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 14 Aug 18:46 BST
Rooster SB2 Deck Trainers are back...
Rooster have taken everything that made the original SB2 a favourite and focused on making them more durable, without losing the lightweight, quick-draining performance they were designed for.
Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. 1
And yes, as the pictures show, this is all about Gitana 18, the maxi Edmond de Rothschild. Not some new wonder pill. No matter how many ways you distill it, those three propositions about performance are entirely what the new Ultim is all about.
Step onboard with Ancasta this September
This September, Ancasta is making it easier than ever for prospective boat owners to explore, compare and experience some of the world's leading power and sail brands, with a major presence at three premier boat shows across Europe.
Back where it belongs
At the end of the day, bicentenaries are just a nice round number, but the effect they can have on events are quite extraordinary. They galvanise people to come together, to push harder, to put on a show and, most of all, attend.
Around Britain by Sail
At just 19, British sailor Nestor Montagu is sailing solo around the entire coastline of Great Britain, without the shortcut of the Caledonian Canal. Behind him now lie some of the country's most remote and exposed waters.
Never say die!
Katie Spithill is the complete personification of the message, Never Say Die. As she says of herself, “Definitely. It is always there and available, and we are always fighting.”
Latest addition to Seldén's Roller Bearing Blocks
We are pleased to introduce RBB50, the latest addition to our range of roller bearing blocks. Featuring a 50mm sheave, the RBB50 is a compact, high-performance block designed for demanding, dynamic applications.
When Sailing Events Become Festivals
This week I'm at Travemünder Woche, the huge sailing and seaside festival in Germany, which is steeped in tradition, but is putting sailing in front of a vast audience.
Back in stock: Waterproof Key Pouch
One unexpected swim shouldn't leave you with a soaked car key. The Waterproof Key Pouch is back in stock.
The Cat Shot
May 14, 2026 may well have been when the fighter was 'thrown' off the front of the carrier, as it were. Aviator saluted the Shooter, who then tapped the deck, and a couple of seconds later you disappear over the bow, only to climb back out into free air.
Allen Enters Third Generation of Family Ownership
Allen Brothers (Fittings) Ltd has entered its third generation of family ownership, with Richard Allen taking over as Managing Director. Richard's mother, Lindsay Allen, will remain with the company as Director.
Think Destination, Do it Different
Attending and reporting on a myriad of events - which has admittedly eaten into my own sailing time - does give a unique perspective on what is working and what isn't in this day and age.
Henri-Lloyd are UPWIND's Official Clothing Partner
Henri-Lloyd has been named the Official Clothing Partner of UPWIND, the new offshore sailing development programme created by MerConcept.
Take the long way home
It was an email from Rob Brown OAM that was the genesis for The Kings of the Lowriders. During the calls that ensued, Michael 'Spiesy' Spies name came up.
Ancasta strengthens European presence
Ancasta International Boat Sales has strengthened its European presence with the opening of new offices in The Netherlands and Montenegro, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to supporting yacht owners, buyers and sellers.
Tideway Dinghy Derby Video
It's been a long, long time since this race was last held. 1977 in fact when 300 boats took part during the Queen's Silver Jubilee.