Tesco car park dream turns to global race reality Tesco car park dream turns to global race reality Lake District teen's story is one of ambition, opportunity and speed William Wrigley, a 19 year old gap year student from St Bees, Lake District, has fast-tracked his way to ocean racer as he prepares to sail from Seattle, USA, back home to the UK in the final stages of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. by Clipper Race Posted 16 Apr 17:00 BST Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 preview Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 preview An exceptional line-up of 118 sailors promises a competitive edition Charles Caudrelier, Armel Le Cléac'h, Thomas Coville, Jérémie Beyou, Elodie Bonafous, Francis Joyon, Jean Le Cam. The most talented skippers are set to muster at the starting line for a legendary race, the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 16 Apr 16:46 BST Official Poole Regatta 2026 Rooster Clothing Shop Official Poole Regatta 2026 Rooster Clothing Shop Open for sailors to purchase custom regatta branded kit through Rooster, the official clothing partner for The International Paint Poole Regatta 2026 (23rd - 25th May) and 2026 IRC Poole European Championship (22nd - 25th May) have launched an online store for sailors to purchase custom regatta branded kit through. by Poole Regatta Posted 16 Apr 16:30 BST Title Sponsor secured for Sonata Nationals Title Sponsor secured for Sonata Nationals Hoping for 50 boats to attend 50th Anniversary event in Hamble The National Sonata Class Association is delighted to announce Goodall Roofing as the official Title Sponsor of the 2026 Sonata National Championships, taking place from 16th to 19th August 2026. by National Sonata Association Posted 16 Apr 15:51 BST ITCA Topper NS3 at Rutland ITCA Topper NS3 at Rutland The forecast predicted heavy wind, and it was right With 80 entries in the 5.3 fleet and 40 in the 4.2 fleet, we had some excellent racing, and impressive results from all. Considering the challenging conditions of 17 gusting 28 knots the race committee provided us with the perfect courses. by Freya Antonelli & Audrey Yang Posted 16 Apr 15:50 BST Meet the fleet: Zion Brandão and João Joppert Meet the fleet: Zion Brandão and João Joppert The Brazilian team have recently secured both the Brazilian National and South American titles Brazilian team Zion Brandão and João Joppert have recently secured both the Brazilian National and South American titles, confirming their place among the most promising teams on the circuit. by 29er Class Posted 16 Apr 15:37 BST Drheam-Cup: 2026, a top-class edition Drheam-Cup: 2026, a top-class edition Once again promising a top calibre field The 2026 edition of the DRHEAM-CUP/GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE DE COURSE AU LARGE (9/18 July) promises once again top calibre field, both in terms of quantity and quality by Drheam Cup Posted 16 Apr 15:07 BST Roof Rack Ready - Transporting Your Dinghy Roof Rack Ready - Transporting Your Dinghy If loading up feels simple, sailing becomes more accessible One of the biggest factors in how often people sail isn't always time, weather, or even location - it's transport flexibility. by RS Sailing Posted 16 Apr 14:30 BST Belfast Lough set to host the GP14 Worlds 2026 Belfast Lough set to host the GP14 Worlds 2026 Over 100 boats from across the world will be racing in Northern Ireland Belfast Lough is set to come alive with over 100 boats from across the world as the spectacular GP14 World Championships sail into Northern Ireland in August 2026 - promising a week-long celebration of world-class racing. by Angela Hunter Posted 16 Apr 14:19 BST Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 Opening with the Concours d'Elegance and single handed race Visitors to Nelson's Dockyard, in search of history and elegance, found themselves with a double treat. They found an historic dockyard gone back in time, bustling with activity, people rushing around with ropes and flags. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 16 Apr 14:09 BST OK class at Waldringfield's Easter Egg Regatta OK class at Waldringfield's Easter Egg Regatta Part of the Vaikobi OK Dinghy Travellers Series On 3/4th April, the OK dinghy returned to Waldringfield SC on the East Coast for their annual Easter Egg Regatta, the second round of the Vaikobi OK Travellers Series. It is now over 60 years that the OK class has been part of this multi-class regatta. by Simon Davis Posted 16 Apr 13:56 BST Streaker HD Sails Southern Paddle at Banbury Streaker HD Sails Southern Paddle at Banbury A podium finish for the only three boats able to stay upright The Streaker HD Sails Southern Paddle Series got off to a cracking start on a breezy day at Banbury Sailing Club. The testing conditions produced a well-deserved podium finish for the only three boats able to stay upright for the two races sailed! by Neil Firth Posted 16 Apr 13:36 BST 2026 Cervantes Trophy Race Preview 2026 Cervantes Trophy Race Preview RORC Offshore Racing returns to Europe Offshore racing with the Royal Ocean Racing Club returns to Europe for the early May Bank Holiday. The Cervantes Trophy Race starts on Saturday, 2nd of May. The course takes the fleet west off the RYS line Cowes to finish in Le Havre, Normandy. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 16 Apr 12:56 BST EVO Crew Collection: Performance in Sync EVO Crew Collection: Performance in Sync All-new EVO Waterproof Crew Jacket and EVO Crew Pro Lite UPF 50 Fast Dry Polo shirt Musto, the world's leading performance sailing brand, has launched its latest performance apparel: the all-new EVO Waterproof Crew Jacket and EVO Crew Pro Lite UPF 50 Fast Dry Polo shirt. by Musto Posted 16 Apr 12:00 BST One week to Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta One week to Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta Ullswater YC has seen a surge in entries across multiple fleets With just over a week to go until the Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta, excitement is really starting to build at Ullswater Yacht Club. What felt like a distant highlight back in February is now right on the horizon—and entries are coming in fast. by Jack Allan Posted 16 Apr 11:25 BST Loïs Berrehar and Charlotte Yven reunited Loïs Berrehar and Charlotte Yven reunited For 800 mile Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Trophy With the Solitaire du Figaro just under a month away, Loïs Berrehar will have one last opportunity to fine-tune his preparation. Starting Thursday, he will compete in the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Trophy. by Voile Banque Populaire Posted 16 Apr 10:27 BST Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Open Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Open Professional photographers worldwide are invited to submit their best photograph Founded in 2010, the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award continues to celebrate the most striking and powerful images captured every year in competitive sailing. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 16 Apr 08:46 BST Windsong class set for Overy Staithe this weekend Windsong class set for Overy Staithe this weekend the home of the designer John Owles and where the first boat was built This weekend the Windsong class will be racing in the glorious surroundings of Overy Staithe, the home of the designer John Owles and where the first boat was built. by Jennie Clark Posted 16 Apr 08:03 BST 470 fleet heads to the next Grand Slam test 470 fleet heads to the next Grand Slam test The Sailing Grand Slam season continues in Hyères The Sailing Grand Slam season continues as the 470 fleet now turns its focus from Palma de Mallorca to the French Riviera, where the Semaine Olympique Française – French Olympic Week 2026 will take place from 18 to 25 April in Hyères. by International 470 Class Association Posted 16 Apr 07:48 BST Team Malizia announces full crew line-up Team Malizia announces full crew line-up For The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Skipper Boris Herrmann (GER) will be joined by co-skippers Cole Brauer (USA), Justine Mettraux (SUI), Julien Villion (FRA), and onboard reporter Gauthier Lebec (FRA). by Team Malizia Posted 16 Apr 07:24 BST GP14 Midland Bell Travellers Series at Nantwich GP14 Midland Bell Travellers Series at Nantwich Preceeded by a training day led by Sam Watson The Midland Bell GP14 Travellers Series started on the 11th and 12th April making a splash at Nantwich & Border Counties Sailing Club with a training day led by Sam Watson, followed by the first open event of the year. by Sam Samuel & Oliver Dumbelton Posted 16 Apr 07:21 BST Tideway 80th Firefly Nationals Entry Limit Raised Tideway 80th Firefly Nationals Entry Limit Raised Increased to 120 as demand smashes previous limit Amendment to Notice of Race confirmed as 2026 Tideway 80th Anniversary Nationals at Tenby Sailing Club approaches sold-out status and a race-ready Ovington Firefly up for grabs in the anniversary raffle (see T&C's on our website). by Alex Baxter Posted 15 Apr 16:32 BST Tom Dolan Braces for Spring Tide Chaos Tom Dolan Braces for Spring Tide Chaos In 800-mile Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Irish offshore sailor Tom Dolan is set to launch into the second event of his 2026 Figaro season this weekend, taking on the Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest double-handed race alongside long-time friend and renowned Figaro specialist Gildas Mahé. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 15 Apr 16:16 BST European Champion Matulja wins the Rogoznica Cup European Champion Matulja wins the Rogoznica Cup 77 sailors from 16 countries across four continents raced in Croatia Rogoznica served as the epicenter of elite model yacht racing from April 9 to 12, hosting the landmark 20th Rogoznica Cup, the Open Championship of Croatia for the IOM class. by JK Val Šibenik Posted 15 Apr 15:37 BST The world's most iconic places to sail The world's most iconic places to sail Few photographers understand the language of the sea as instinctively as Kurt Arrigo Few photographers understand the language of the sea as instinctively as Kurt Arrigo. Raised in Malta, with the Mediterranean as both backdrop and playground, he has spent the last two decades capturing some of sailing's most iconic moments. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Apr 14:30 BST Must-Do Flotilla Moments in the Med, up to 20% off Must-Do Flotilla Moments in the Med, up to 20% off Sunsail's pick of the most unmissable flotilla spots Flotilla holidays offer the unique opportunity to discover under-the-radar destinations, socialise with new people, and experience the Mediterranean in all its glory, all while embracing the peace of being on the water. by Sunsail Posted 15 Apr 14:30 BST Globe40 Leg 6 Finish in Lorient Globe40 Leg 6 Finish in Lorient Credit Mutuel winner, Belgium Ocean Racing - Curium a magnificent runner-up By crossing the finish line of the 6th and final leg of the GLOBE40 in Lorient, Ian Lipinski and Antoine Carpentier on CREDIT MUTUEL not only secured another (and 5th) leg victory but also an overall victory in this second edition of the GLOBE40. by Sirius Events Posted 15 Apr 14:27 BST Lorient to host The Ocean Race Atlantic finish Lorient to host The Ocean Race Atlantic finish The epic race will take the mixed-crew IMOCA fleet from New York to Lorient The epic race will take the mixed-crew IMOCA fleet from New York to Lorient, France on a new high-speed transatlantic route. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Apr 14:26 BST Discover Sailing at Dovestone Sailing Club Discover Sailing at Dovestone Sailing Club Enjoy a short sail with experts on Dovestone Reservoir There are spots available for Dovestone Sailing Club's annual Open Day on the 16th May this year. Discover Sailing 2026 is your chance to get out on the water for 30 minutes with an experienced sailor and see if the sport appeals to you. by Nik Lever Posted 15 Apr 13:08 BST Henri-Lloyd JOG Week 2026 Entries Open Henri-Lloyd JOG Week 2026 Entries Open Taking place in Dartmouth from Saturday 25 to Wednesday 29 July Entries are open for Henri-Lloyd JOG Week 2026, taking place in Dartmouth from Saturday 25 to Wednesday 29 July 2026. by Junior Offshore Group Posted 15 Apr 11:38 BST Fireball Pre Worlds in Torquay Preview Fireball Pre Worlds in Torquay Preview All part of the build up to the UK Nationals and Worlds in July Taking place in Torquay over the weekend of May 16th -17th is the Fireball Pre Worlds Open meeting, all part of the build up to the UK Nationals and Worlds in July. by Royal Torbay Yacht Club Posted 15 Apr 10:57 BST A new era for the International Maxi Association A new era for the International Maxi Association A fresh influx of maxi owners to its Board and a new President to steer the Association The International Maxi Association starts its 47th season of maxi yacht racing in 2026 with a fresh influx of maxi owners to its Board and a new President to steer the Association. by International Maxi Association Posted 15 Apr 10:30 BST 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Day 2 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Day 2 Action Builds in Los Alcázares The second day of racing at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy got under way promptly at 11:00, as sailors headed out for another full schedule on the waters of Mar Menor, Spain. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 15 Apr 10:04 BST Smart Rig Manager: "The Future of Yacht Ownership" Smart Rig Manager: "The Future of Yacht Ownership" Universal rig management on Garmin, Raymarine, and B&G for the first time Digitalisation has delivered huge benefits to yacht owners. Particularly when monitoring safe, efficient rig loading, but translating raw data into meaningful insights can be a barrier. by Cyclops Marine Posted 15 Apr 09:00 BST Flying 15 Europeans 2026 open for entries Flying 15 Europeans 2026 open for entries Around 50 boats expected at Club de Mar-Mallorca The Notice of Race (NoR) for the 2026 European Championships to be held in October at Club De Mar, Mallorca, is now available. by Flying 15 Spain Posted 15 Apr 08:50 BST Clean Sailors Expands Global ReSail Platform Clean Sailors Expands Global ReSail Platform Through Partnership Tackling Wetsuit Waste Clean Sailors, the organisation behind the innovative ReSail platform, today announced an exciting new partnership with Circular Flow, a leader in neoprene reuse solutions. by Clean Sailors Posted 15 Apr 07:11 BST University Sailing Sustainability Challenge University Sailing Sustainability Challenge Students championing sustainability in sailing were celebrated this weekend Students championing sustainability in sailing were celebrated this weekend at the British University Sailing Association (BUSA) Team Racing Nationals when the winners of the RYA Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge 2026 were announced. by The Green Blue Posted 15 Apr 06:29 BST Finn Northern Area Championships 2026 Finn Northern Area Championships 2026 A gusty and very windy weekend at West Riding The 2026 Northern Finn Championships were held at West Riding Sailing Club (WRSC) the weekend of the 11th/12th April. The club is very well known for its warm and friendly reception, and this year was no exception. by David Kitchen Posted 15 Apr 06:06 BST America's Cup: Kiwis bolster sailing squads America's Cup: Kiwis bolster sailing squads Lena Sanderson and Serena Woodall join Womens and wider America's Cup sailing squad Serena Woodall and Helena (Lena) Sanderson will be central to the team's Women's America's Cup campaign while integrating into the wider sailing squad. by Hamish Hooper. Emirates Team Posted 15 Apr 06:01 BST Epigen J/24 Worlds set for Melbourne, Australia Epigen J/24 Worlds set for Melbourne, Australia Sandringham Yacht Club is set to welcome an international fleet in November The Epigen J/24 World Championship 2026 will take place at Sandringham Yacht Club in Melbourne, Australia, welcoming an international fleet of competitors to one of sailing's most respected and enduring one-design classes. by Simon Grain Posted 14 Apr 22:45 BST Irish Match Racing Qualifier at Howth Irish Match Racing Qualifier at Howth With eight teams entered, including a visiting team from Poland, expectations were high The Irish Match Racing Association returned to Howth Yacht Club last weekend for an eagerly anticipated qualifying event. This fast-paced and highly tactical format continues to grow in popularity, testing the boat handling of these well practised teams. by Scorie Walls Posted 14 Apr 20:38 BST UK Nacra 15 Class Association Plymouth Demo Day UK Nacra 15 Class Association Plymouth Demo Day 10 young sailors from across the South West test sailed a Nacra 15 on Plymouth Sound Following on from a successful RYA Youth Nationals, on Sunday April 12th we welcomed 10 young sailors from across the South West to test sail a Nacra 15 on Plymouth Sound. by Roger Cerrato Posted 14 Apr 20:28 BST 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Easter Cup 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Easter Cup A total of 21 teams from 9 nations competed The Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the final stage of J/70 class winter circuit, the 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Easter Cup, from April 10 to 12, 2026. by Press CNCascais Posted 14 Apr 17:45 BST Miracles at Delph Miracles at Delph For the Northern Area Championship & Miracle Youth & Junior Nationals As in previous years, two races were held on the Saturday and three races on the Sunday. However, for the first time, as a new innovation, the Miracle Junior National Championships were staged alongside the Miracle Northerns. by Martin Bathe Posted 14 Apr 16:38 BST Merlin Rockets at Salcombe Merlin Rockets at Salcombe Wind, Sunshine and a Whole Lot of Action for Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars SW Series Open Salcombe welcomed 23 boats on Saturday 11th April with blue skies overhead and seriously windy conditions, with gusts punching well over 30 knots at times. by Caroline Gould Posted 14 Apr 16:26 BST Enterprises at Scammonden Water Enterprises at Scammonden Water A strong turnout of 21 boats for the Cock of the North Series Opener The Cock of the North series got underway at Scammonden Water with a strong turnout of 21 boats, all eager to kick off the season in style. While conditions proved challenging, spirits remained high both on and off the water. by Claire Watson Posted 14 Apr 16:17 BST Team-tested wetsuits for the '26 season Team-tested wetsuits for the '26 season Steamer, hiker or skiff suit? P&B have stacks of options available Steamer, hiker or skiff suit? With stacks of options available, choosing a new wetsuit can feel overwhelming. Our team-tested dinghy gear removes the guesswork. by P&B Posted 14 Apr 16:00 BST Yacht Time Correction Continues to Drive Growth Yacht Time Correction Continues to Drive Growth A key role in increasing participation in club-level racing for cruising yachts and cruiser-racers The Yacht Time Correction (YTC), powered by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Rating Office and supported by the RYA, continues to play a key role in increasing participation in club-level racing for cruising yachts and cruiser-racers across the UK. by RYA Press Office Posted 14 Apr 14:30 BST