36R Vane Wood Cup and Woodhouse Trophy 36R Vane Wood Cup and Woodhouse Trophy A bit of a double bill weekend at Fleetwood The forecast was for a light breeze from the North East with occasional showers. Quite surprisingly, it remained dry throughout and the wind picked up a little towards the end of the day enabling us to use the second sail suit. by Tony Wilson Posted 13 May 22:52 BST Team Australia to race in 38th America's Cup Team Australia to race in 38th America's Cup Team Australia, with backing from John Winning and family, are the RPEYC challenger The Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club lodges challenge for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, Naples by Team Australia Challenge Posted 13 May 21:53 BST ORC World Championship 2026 Coastal Race ORC World Championship 2026 Coastal Race Different courses across classes, variable conditions, standings still open ahead of final day Day three of inshore racing at the ORC World Championship 2026, taking place between Naples and Sorrento from 7 to 14 May, featured the traditional coastal race around the island of Capri, adding further spectacle and complexity to the championship week. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 13 May 20:40 BST Reflecting on my first solo IMOCA race Reflecting on my first solo IMOCA race Francesca Clapcich writes a few days after crossing the finish line A few days after crossing the finish line of the 1000 Race, I finally feel like I've got the brain space to sit down and actually take it all in. I've finished my first ever solo IMOCA race! by Francesca Clapcich Posted 13 May 20:22 BST Noble Marine RS Vareo Nationals at Paignton Noble Marine RS Vareo Nationals at Paignton Michelle Collier-Brooks is crowned at POSH A warm sunny day welcomed the fleet of 11 RS Vareos to Paignton Sailing Club, for this year's Noble Marine National Championship, run alongside the annual POSH Regatta. The event was also round 2 of the 2026 Rooster National Tour. by Paul North & Luke Fisher Posted 13 May 19:39 BST Cotswold Wanderer Open Cotswold Wanderer Open Close racing at one of the most beautiful inland sailing clubs Cotswold Sailing Club is now a firm fixture on the Wanderer Class Owner's Association race circuit, having hosted the Wanderer Inland Nationals 2023, offering close racing at one of the most beautiful inland sailing clubs in the Cotswolds. by Leonie Milliner Posted 13 May 18:26 BST SSL Gold Cup Qualifiers Just Around the Corner SSL Gold Cup Qualifiers Just Around the Corner 20 days to go! Less than three weeks remain until the next crucial stage on the road to the Sailing Mundial. From June 2–11 in Switzerland, teams from Africa, Oceania, and Europe will battle for their golden tickets to the Football World Cup in Sailing. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 13 May 17:13 BST 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 High-wind double win for British 49er James Grummett and Rhos Hawes put on a high-wind masterclass on day two of the 49er World Championship in Quiberon, France. Battling through breeze gusting over 25 knots, the British team won both of their heats in the yellow group of qualifying. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 13 May 16:56 BST J Cup Europe 2026 Preview J Cup Europe 2026 Preview Setting Course for Cherbourg J Cup Europe returns in 2026. For this edition, the J fleet is heading to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin for three days of racing combining high level competition with the friendly spirit that defines the J Cup. by Nikki Curwen Posted 13 May 16:42 BST UK Finn Southern Championship at Bosham UK Finn Southern Championship at Bosham You're guaranteed three things when you go racing at Bosham... You're guaranteed three things when you go racing at Bosham... Finns, Shifts and a brilliant afternoon tea... by Cameron Tweedle Posted 13 May 15:22 BST No autopilot, no shortcuts No autopilot, no shortcuts Why people seek the ultimate sailing endurance challenge What drives someone with no sailing experience to sign up for one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet? To race around the world on stripped-back, manual racing yachts? by Kathryn Pridie Posted 13 May 14:30 BST Wembley ILCA Open Wembley ILCA Open A 15mph North Easterly blowing down the Welsh Harp gave a fantastic beat down the whole lake A 15mph North Easterly blowing down the Welsh Harp gave a fantastic beat down the whole lake then back to a two-mark leeward gate close to the dam wall. by Peter Crompton Posted 13 May 13:41 BST Melges 15 season builds toward inaugural Nationals Melges 15 season builds toward inaugural Nationals Get set for fast sailing in Torbay with opportunities to sail ahead of the main event The 2026 season was a bit stop-start, with too much wind at time and too little at others, but things are really ramping up with fleets building in Lymington and Warsash, and other locations joining the fun later in the year... by Melges UK Posted 13 May 12:00 BST Supernova Northern Traveller Series at Ripon Supernova Northern Traveller Series at Ripon The leaders disappeared off into the distance as leaders do Ripon Sailing Club welcomed 11 visitors for the Open with rain, a total lack of wind and a chill in the air despite what had been a reasonable forecast. by Martin Barrett Posted 13 May 11:44 BST Swan 75 True wins the 2026 Antigua Bermuda Race Swan 75 True wins the 2026 Antigua Bermuda Race It was an unusual race weather-wise It was a long race. Three of the seven boats did not make the 8-day time limit for the 935-mile race, including Rock n' Roll, who were 8 miles from the finish when the clock ran out in the longest offshore race in the Western Atlantic. by Antigua Bermuda Race Posted 13 May 11:24 BST Contender Northern Championship at Yorkshire Dales Contender Northern Championship at Yorkshire Dales Sailors from south coast met by warm, sunny conditions which belied Grimwith's reputation Sailors travelled up from as far as the south coast to be met by warm, sunny conditions which belied Grimwith's reputation. The forecast was for light and variable winds on Saturday but picking up on Sunday. by Martin Metcalf Posted 13 May 10:07 BST Norfolk Punt 2026 season opener Norfolk Punt 2026 season opener The weekend began on the Friday with a filming day for the centenary documentary film The 9th and 10th of May saw the first Norfolk Punt open event of the year. Hosted by the Norfolk Punt Club, the weekend began on the Friday with a filming day for the documentary film being created about the class in the club's centenary year. by Max Dixey Posted 13 May 06:35 BST 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 2 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 2 Double Bullets for Flying Higher The second day of the 2026 Etchells World Championship opened under a thick marine layer settled across the Coronado Roads Race Course. An unusual weather pattern for San Diego in May kept sailors guessing throughout the morning. by Etchells Class Posted 13 May 05:06 BST America's Cup: Kiwis announce AC40 teams America's Cup: Kiwis announce AC40 teams ETNZ has confirmed the two crews for in Sardinia, next week. Blair Tuke moves into strategic role. Emirates Team NZ has confirmed the two crews that will spearhead the team's campaign at the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia, scheduled for 21–24 May 2026. Three-time America's Cup winner Blair Tuke moves into an off-the-water "speed" role. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 13 May 05:04 BST America's Cup: Teams expand to seven America's Cup: Teams expand to seven Australian 2027 America's Cup Challenge to be launched at Royal Prince Edward YC The formal announcement of the Australian 2027 America's Cup Challenge will be made on Thursday at an invitation-only lunch at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. The club is located on Sydney's exclusive Pt Piper. It is a first-time Cup challenger. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 13 May 04:06 BST 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 Surprise Leaders, New Partnerships and Home Advantage At only her second World Championship at senior level, 20 year old Melania Henke finds herself in the lead after day one of the 49erFX World Championship in Quiberon, France. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 13 May 00:28 BST P&B Solo Western Series at Dittisham P&B Solo Western Series at Dittisham Windy conditions keep part of the fleet ashore Well, it was forecast to be windy with typical Dittisham sunshine, and both came in heaps! James Dodd assembled the sailors for the briefing, which he delivered with his fingers crossed behind his back that the wind wouldn't increase above 24knots. by Stuart Hydon Posted 12 May 22:12 BST UKLA East ILCA Grand Prix at Waldringfield UKLA East ILCA Grand Prix at Waldringfield The beautiful and unspoilt River Deben provided a picturesque backdrop Waldringfield Sailing Club was delighted to host the first UKLA East ILCA Grand Prix event of the season on Sunday 3rd May, with 27 competitors from eight different clubs. The beautiful and unspoilt River Deben provided a picturesque backdrop. by Harry Ogden Posted 12 May 20:42 BST The shorts that end seat pain The shorts that end seat pain Why customers are raving about Vaikobi Edge padded shorts The Edge Shorts are built to protect your seat, legs, and hips while enhancing comfort and performance. by Vaikobi Posted 12 May 20:30 BST ORC World Championship 2026 Inshore Series Day 2 ORC World Championship 2026 Inshore Series Day 2 Summer Storm extends in Class 0, Ran consolidates in Class A The ORC World Championship 2026, taking place between Naples and Sorrento from 7 to 14 May, continued at full pace today with the second day of inshore racing, once again delivering action and tight competition across all classes. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 12 May 20:03 BST RS800 Rooster National Tour at WPNSA Skiff Open RS800 Rooster National Tour at WPNSA Skiff Open The racing was tighter than the results suggest What a surprisingly good weekend of sailing. It's been a while since your correspondent sailed the 800, having temporarily defected to the B14 ahead of their Europeans and Global champs in June at Royal Torbay. by Ralph Singleton Posted 12 May 19:03 BST The Same, But Different The Same, But Different A packed schedule coming up with a diverse range of events I am so enjoying reading all the event news now the season has begun in earnest in the UK. The sun has been plentiful throughout April and May, encouraging everyone to get back out on the water. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 May 18:00 BST Britain's Athena Pathway announces crew Britain's Athena Pathway announces crew For the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia Athena Pathway, the team representing Great Britain in the Women's and Youth America's Cup events, is proud to announce its race crew for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, set to take place in Cagliari, Italy. by Athena Pathway Posted 12 May 17:51 BST Tom Dolan set for La Solitaire du Figaro Tom Dolan set for La Solitaire du Figaro Arriving with renewed energy and a deep appreciation for competing once again Irish solo offshore sailor Tom Dolan and 2024 Solitaire du Figaro champion, will return to this iconic start line on Sunday 17 May. by Tom Dolan - Kingspan Sailing Posted 12 May 16:17 BST GB1 announces race crew GB1 announces race crew For the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia GB1, Britain's challenger for the America's Cup, will return to racing next week for the debut event of the 38th America's Cup (AC38), as the first Preliminary Regatta gets under way in Cagliari, Sardinia, from 21-24 May 2026. by GB1 Posted 12 May 15:49 BST 2026 Phantom Inlands at Grafham Preview 2026 Phantom Inlands at Grafham Preview All set for tactical battles served up with a proper dose of Phantom banter It's time for the Optimum Time Phantom Inland Championship and Craftinsure Super Series event! The Phantom fleet descends on Grafham Water this weekend for two days of great inland racing, tactical battles served up with a proper dose of Phantom banter. by Andy Pyett Posted 12 May 15:08 BST 2026 RORC North Sea Race Preview 2026 RORC North Sea Race Preview A serious offshore test with strong tides, sandbanks and commercial traffic The world's largest offshore racing series, the RORC Season's Points Championship, continues on 15 May. First raced in 1931, the RORC North Sea Race is one of the Club's longest standing offshore races, linking the UK and the Netherlands. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 12 May 14:39 BST 505 Fleet Heads to Garda for Euro Cup Showdown 505 Fleet Heads to Garda for Euro Cup Showdown The combination promises an exciting week of fast, tactical and spectacular racing The international 505 Euro Cup series continues this month with one of its most anticipated events — the upcoming regatta at Lake Garda, widely regarded as one of the world's great sailing venues and a true mecca for competitive dinghy racing. by Michael Quirk Posted 12 May 14:36 BST 2026 Formula Kite World Championships day 1 2026 Formula Kite World Championships day 1 Atlantic storms deliver dramatic opening day The Formula Kite World Championships have arrived in Portugal for the first time, with Viana do Castelo, just north of Porto, hosting kitefoiling's biggest event of the year. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 12 May 14:22 BST The Défi Paprec, gateway to the elite The Défi Paprec, gateway to the elite Giving young sailors the chance to race alongside La Solitaire du Figaro Few offshore sailing races in the world can claim to offer skippers the opportunity to measure themselves against the very highest level of competition in real-life conditions. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 12 May 12:25 BST 2026 Fireball Worlds Legends Night 2026 Fireball Worlds Legends Night Calling all ex-Fireball sailors As all sailors know, good socials are just as important as the actual sailing for a successful sailing championship. For the 2026 Fireball World Championships a full social programme is being put together, including a Fireball Legends night. by UK Fireball Association Posted 12 May 11:47 BST Flying Fifteens at Dovestone Flying Fifteens at Dovestone Including a fine pie supper, and entertainment from shanty singers Surrounded by the stunning Pennine hills boats gathered for the annual Dovestone Flying Fifteen open meeting. On Saturday, using the fleet PY handicaps, three races were sailed back-to-back. by David McKee Posted 12 May 11:02 BST NZ to host 2028 ILCA Worlds NZ to host 2028 ILCA Worlds NZ will host an Olympic-class sailing world championship for the first time in almost a decade New Zealand will host an Olympic-class sailing world championship for the first time in almost a decade when Auckland stages the Women's ILCA 6 and Men's ILCA 7 World Championship in early 2028. by Yachting New Zealand Posted 12 May 10:29 BST 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Overall 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Overall A promising result for the 2nd edition The last Class40s left the Mucem basin on Monday to reach their home ports in the Mediterranean, and in particular Port Camargue, where a hub of activity is developing for the series. by Sirius Events Posted 12 May 10:14 BST RS100 Rooster National Tour at POSH RS100 Rooster National Tour at POSH No-one objected to missing 20 kts wind with 3 metre swell Paignton supplied sunshine, 8-10 knots of north-easterly winds reducing over the day for Saturday, and the prospect of rough weather on Sunday. The RO planned 4 races for the Saturday but 3 were achieved due to dropping wind. by Mostyn Evans Posted 12 May 08:35 BST RS21 UK & IE Cup Round 2 RS21 UK & IE Cup Round 2 Flat-Water Glamour to Bramble Bank Mayhem! The RS21 UK & IE Cup returned to the Royal Southern Yacht Club for Round 2 of the 2026 series, 8-10 May, delivering three days of racing as part of the club's prestigious May Regatta. by RS Sailing Posted 12 May 07:25 BST Streaker Open at Hunts Streaker Open at Hunts The sun was shining with the lake a tropical blue Hunts Sailing Club welcomed fourteen sailors from the Streaker Class to their very friendly club. The sun was shining with the lake a tropical blue. by Steve Bishop and Simon Maskell Posted 12 May 07:18 BST Phantom Open at Stone Phantom Open at Stone Eastern Series Opener and Craftinsure Super Series event The opening event of the 2026 Phantom Eastern Series also doubled as a Craftinsure Super Series event and attracted a strong fleet of fifteen boats to Stone Sailing Club over the weekend of 9th-10th May. by Warren Martin Posted 12 May 06:56 BST Hawley Lake Comet Open Hawley Lake Comet Open Making a weekend of it after the Silver Wing open With over 20 opens during the season, we try to pair some events, so that travellers can easily make a weekend of it. And so it was for this weekend, when many of Saturday's participants at Silver Wing, turned up at the Hawley Lake on the following day. by Steve Gregory (C231) Posted 12 May 06:29 BST 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 1 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 1 Two Races and Mixed Results on the Opening Day After a brief morning postponement under San Diego's signature "May Gray" marine layer, racing officially got under way Monday at the 2026 Etchells World Championship hosted by San Diego Yacht Club. by Etchells Class Posted 12 May 06:01 BST 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Opens 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Opens Racing gets under way tomorrow in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon The 2026 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championship gets under way tomorrow in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, on the rugged Atlantic coast of Brittany, and the setting alone promises drama. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 11 May 22:17 BST Built For Sun, Spray & Movement Built For Sun, Spray & Movement Zhik hats are quick-dry, secure, and ready for long days on and around the water New hats have landed, built for sun, spray, and movement. Quick-dry, secure, and ready for long days on and around the water. by Zhik Posted 11 May 20:30 BST ORC Worlds 2026 inshore racing gets underway ORC Worlds 2026 inshore racing gets underway Summer Storm leads in Class 0, Ran wins in Class A in Sorrento Following the offshore race of the 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi, the ORC World Championship 2026 entered its inshore phase today, with an intense and technically challenging opening day in the waters of the Gulf of Naples. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 11 May 19:12 BST