49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 Light, shifty and technical - the Baltic changes the game As predicted, Day 3 brought a very different Eckernförde. The big breeze of the opening days gave way to much lighter, shifty conditions that turned the racing technical and demanding — a day for patience, lane management and reading the water. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 9 Jul 20:54 BST Chris Bertish calls off TransCat Expedition Chris Bertish calls off TransCat Expedition After 3 years of preparation, he chooses safety over ego while keeping his mission alive South African Speaker, Author and Ocean Pioneer, Chris Bertish, has announced that he is officially calling off his much-anticipated TransCat Expedition 2026, a solo trans-Pacific beach catamaran crossing, after extensive testing, consultation. by Chris Bertish Posted 9 Jul 20:39 BST 2026 Finn European Masters preview 2026 Finn European Masters preview Heading to Mar Menor this October Five years after the hugely successful 2021 Finn World Masters, the Finn fleet will return to the Mar Menor, in Murcia, Spain, this October for the 2026 Finn European Masters. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Jul 20:26 BST Junior Camel Week at Rock preview Junior Camel Week at Rock preview Under 18 years old and a dinghy racer, or novice racer but would like to have a go? The week is all about Junior racing, plus fun sailing races and social activities for competitors and their families. We have Race Coaches who will be on the water helping you with racing tips and advice. Why not have a go? by Roger Deane Posted 9 Jul 19:16 BST Tideway ILCA 6 Masters UK Nationals at Parkstone Tideway ILCA 6 Masters UK Nationals at Parkstone Superb racing conditions that would give any venue in the world a run for its money Parkstone Yacht Club put on a wonderful event: top-class racing, two days in the bay and one in the harbour, fabulous food, incredibly friendly members, and all set against the extraordinary backdrop of Poole Harbour. by ILCA UK Posted 9 Jul 17:43 BST New recruits & cool graphics at Moth UK Nationals New recruits & cool graphics at Moth UK Nationals Sunshine, portents and Lightning McQueen designs There are several newcomers this year and finding out their route into the foiling Moth class is fascinating. Amongst them is Grant Blake from Oxford Sailing Club, who has bought a second-hand Exocet and added some great looking graphics to the boat. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Jul 16:56 BST Alexia Barrier to be first solo woman in an ULTIM Alexia Barrier to be first solo woman in an ULTIM In the history of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe After setting the first round-the-world record with an all-female crew for the Jules Verne Trophy, French woman Alexia Barrier is extending her horizons once again by entering the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe at the helm of IDEC SPORT - CIC. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 9 Jul 16:48 BST Mirror Weekend at Hunts Mirror Weekend at Hunts Two contrasting days with a lot of wind and then very little The Hunts Mirror Weekend gave us two contrasting days of a lot of wind and very little! With a smaller fleet than usual due to some missing regulars, five boats overall braved the gusts on Saturday and practised starts, short races and windy conditions. by Hannah Rose Posted 9 Jul 16:02 BST 30 Yrs of Olympic ILCA Sailing: Santiago Lange 30 Yrs of Olympic ILCA Sailing: Santiago Lange "Atlanta 1996 taught me how to do the next ones" As part of ILCA's "30 Years of Olympic ILCA Sailing" series, we speak with sailors who competed in the class's Olympic debut and reflect on what that experience means three decades on. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 9 Jul 15:09 BST 25th Cransley Comet Open 25th Cransley Comet Open With the famous spread of refreshments to weigh everyone down In between 2 heatwaves, Cransley Sailing Club held their 25th Comet Open on Saturday 27th June 2026. And what a glorious day it was, 18 boats registered, a full reservoir, a lively Force 3-5 from the north and water at 19 degrees! by Nigel Austin Posted 9 Jul 12:53 BST 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 3 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 3 Germans turn up the heat Like the previous few days of the 505 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen, Wednesday dawned bright and sunny but even warmer. by Chris Thorne Posted 9 Jul 11:36 BST Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 1 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 1 Bringing the world's leading riders to the thermal breezes of Gizzeria The Wingfoil Racing World Cup has reached Calabria for the first time, bringing the world's leading riders to the thermal breezes of Gizzeria for the fourth stop of a season that is gathering momentum with every event. by IWSA Media Posted 9 Jul 10:58 BST 61st Folkboat Week Preview 61st Folkboat Week Preview Iconic sailing event returns to Yarmouth from 22–28 August 2026 The Royal Solent Yacht Club is proud to once again host Folkboat Week 2026, sponsored by Lymington Yacht Haven, from 22 to 28 August 2026. by David & Teresa Fox Posted 9 Jul 10:52 BST Cape 31 Med circuit round 4 preview Cape 31 Med circuit round 4 preview As the fleet arrives in Scarlino this weekend the battle for the title is more open than ever As the Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit arrives in Scarlino this weekend for Round 4, the battle for the 2026 title is more open than ever, with a season-high 17 international teams preparing to take to the water. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 9 Jul 10:42 BST Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 4 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 4 Javier Escribano crowned U18 Boys Champion Families and their talented kids shone brightly at the Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup 2026. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 9 Jul 10:01 BST Cork Week 2026 Day 3 Cork Week 2026 Day 3 Harbour race takes centre stage, after eerie blanket of thick fog Race Day Three at Cork Week began under an eerie blanket of thick fog, with racing delayed as sea mist engulfed Cork Harbour and its approaches. Eventually, a south-westerly breeze swept through to lift the curtain. by Louay Habib Posted 9 Jul 09:33 BST 2000 Class Adopts RS Branding and New Name 2000 Class Adopts RS Branding and New Name Moving forward with new boats being branded as the RS2000 The 2000 Class Association has announced that, following a Committee vote held in April 2026, the class will officially adopt the "RS" branding of manufacturer RS Sailing into its logo and class identity. by RS Sailing Posted 9 Jul 08:30 BST Stride Forward charity to compete for first time Stride Forward charity to compete for first time Sailors with serious physical trauma leading to disability prepare for Round the Island Race Stride Forward is a national charity that offers mentoring programmes and support for people who have suffered serious physical trauma leading to disability. This year, for the first time, Stride Forward is competing in the Round the Island Race. by Stride Forward Posted 9 Jul 07:57 BST 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 5 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 5 Gold and Silver fleets have now completed six races in the Finals series Another perfectly on-schedule day in Kiel, especially for the Gold and Silver fleets, which have now completed six races in the Finals series. All eyes are now on the final day, where the 2026 29er World Champions will be crowned. by International 29er Class Posted 9 Jul 04:56 BST All nations confirmed for 2026 Team Racing Worlds All nations confirmed for 2026 Team Racing Worlds Stockholm to host the event - the first time ever in Europe The starting field is now complete. All 12 nations have confirmed their participation in the 2026 Team Racing World Championship for keelboats, to be held in Stockholm on 12-16 August. by World Sailing Posted 9 Jul 04:34 BST 6th AEGEAN 600 - Wind lightening on Day 2 6th AEGEAN 600 - Wind lightening on Day 2 Thrills and spills shifting towards intense concentration and focus The thrills and spills of the first three days of racing in the AEGEAN 600 is starting to shift towards intense concentration and focus as light air descends on the race course, especially at its western end near the finish. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 8 Jul 21:09 BST Solo Nigel Pusinelli Trophy preview Solo Nigel Pusinelli Trophy preview Combined with Southern Championship at Felpham Looking ahead to the Nigel Pusinelli and Southern Area champs at Felpham this weekend, it certainly looks like it's going to be a hot one! Firstly, apologies for the clash with the Goodwood Festival of Speed. by Will Loy & Guy Mayger Posted 8 Jul 20:26 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 A longer commute for the sailors, but as they say, that's part of the game Day 2 of the 2026 European Championship began bright and early, with the first fleets launching at 9:30 AM to make the long trip out to the racecourse. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 8 Jul 20:22 BST 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 3 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 3 Eight qualifiers earn their place in the main draw The Challenger rounds are where dreams are made and hearts are broken - it all went down at the Home of the Wind today at the Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup 2026. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 8 Jul 19:44 BST The Mini Transat returns to La Rochelle in 2027 The Mini Transat returns to La Rochelle in 2027 Opening a new chapter in its history As it approaches its 50th anniversary, the Mini Transat, set to start on September 12, 2027, is opening a new chapter in its history. One of the most iconic solo offshore races will make its return to La Rochelle as its departure port. by Mini Transat Posted 8 Jul 19:30 BST Mini round the world race for the maxi class Mini round the world race for the maxi class Near photo finishes, calms, sudden gusts, joy, terror and amazing scenery in the Aegean 600 With near photo finishes, calms, strong winds, sudden gusts, joy, terror and some amazing scenery, this year's Aegean 600 was like a mini round the world race for the 10 maxi yachts competing within the record-sized fleet of 71. by International Maxi Association Posted 8 Jul 19:25 BST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 4 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 4 Another day of intense heat and challenging thermal conditions The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships continued today, with another day of intense heat and challenging thermal conditions testing the world's best young windsurfers as the Qualifying Series approached its decisive stages. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 8 Jul 19:12 BST Streaker Nationals at Sunderland form guide Streaker Nationals at Sunderland form guide Don't expect Martin Penty to have it all his own way The Streaker fleet is heading to Sunderland Yacht Club this weekend to escape the worst of the latest heatwave... and to contest the Noble Marine Streaker National Championships. by Neil Firth Posted 8 Jul 18:20 BST Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week 2026 Days 3 & 4 Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week 2026 Days 3 & 4 Very light wind morning races, with a sea breeze filling in during the afternoon A light and fickle breeze in the morning on day 3 made for a hugely unpredictable morning race, with the fleet splitting early between the Town and Portlemouth shores. by John Burn Posted 8 Jul 17:26 BST British Keelboat League event at Rutland preview British Keelboat League event at Rutland preview #rockupandrace in RS21s this August The British Keelboat League is returning to Rutland Sailing Club for another weekend of fast and fun racing at the premier inland venue on 8th and 9th August 2026. by British Keelboat League Posted 8 Jul 16:54 BST America's Cup: French AC75 catches fire America's Cup: French AC75 catches fire French AC75 catches fire after capsize AC75 during practice session after "systems issue" French capsize AC75 off Lorient during a practice session after they "experienced a systems issue". The AC75 was righted, but it was very bow-down, indicating a major ingress of water into the bow area. Smoke was emitted from the half-sunk boat. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 8 Jul 15:03 BST Rooster RS200 Summer Champs at the Lord Birkett Rooster RS200 Summer Champs at the Lord Birkett 24 RS200s sailed the event as part of a combined entry of over 220 boats The RS200 Summer Championships, which forms part of the Rooster sponsored Championship Tour, took place at Ullswater Yacht Club as part of the 2026 Lord Birkett Trophy event. by Jon Ward and Chris Pickles Posted 8 Jul 13:28 BST Cascais J/70 Summer Cup 2026 concludes Cascais J/70 Summer Cup 2026 concludes One final opportunity to refine boat handling and test race strategies ahead of the Worlds The Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the Cascais J/70 Summer Cup from July 3rd to 5th, welcoming 17 teams from 7 nations for what proved to be the final major regatta in Cascais ahead of the 2026 J/70 World Championship, scheduled for September. by Press CNCascais Posted 8 Jul 13:21 BST Fresh Layers For Longer with Polygiene® Fresh Layers For Longer with Polygiene® Featured across selected Henri-Lloyd T shirts, polos and performance layers Polygiene® technology helps garments stay fresher for longer by reducing odour build-up. Featured across selected Henri-Lloyd T shirts, polos and performance layers. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Jul 12:00 BST Tideway ILCA 7 Masters UK Nationals at Parkstone Tideway ILCA 7 Masters UK Nationals at Parkstone Age categories all raced together, which might seem unfair, but results say otherwise With three days of spectacular racing now complete, it's time to look back on a truly memorable ILCA UK Masters Nationals. Let's begin by recognising the overall podium finishers in each fleet. by ILCA UK Posted 8 Jul 11:53 BST 2026 Fireball Worlds - Entries close 17th July 2026 Fireball Worlds - Entries close 17th July Get your entry in now to join the 85 boats already signed up It's hard to believe but after nearly two years of planning the Fireball World Championships 2026 in Torbay are almost upon us. by UK Fireball Association Posted 8 Jul 11:46 BST Swan Porto Rafael Challenge Swan Porto Rafael Challenge A memorable debut in Sardinia The inaugural Swan Porto Rafael Challenge has already established itself as one of the standout events of the ClubSwan Racing season, combining spectacular racing with the unique charm of one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful sailing destinations. by Nautor Swan Posted 8 Jul 11:25 BST Cork Week 2026 Day 2 Cork Week 2026 Day 2 Sunshine, Sea Breeze and a Fastnet Thriller Brilliant sunshine greeted competitors for Race Day Two at Cork Week 2026 on Tuesday 7 July, with Crosshaven and Cork Harbour bathed in summer light from early morning. by Louay Habib Posted 8 Jul 10:18 BST GP14 Midland Bell Series at Midland SC GP14 Midland Bell Series at Midland SC Sometimes you need to let discretion be the better part of valour The forecast promised a consistent south westerly wind, at between 12 to 18 knots with dry and sunny intervals punctuating the cloudy conditions and this set the scene for a potentially great days sailing at Midland Sailing Club. by Mike Homer Posted 8 Jul 09:53 BST RS400s at the Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy RS400s at the Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy Spectacular scenery and the extraordinary number of boats on the start line make the event unique The third leg of the 2026 Trident UK RS400 Northern Tour was held at the annual Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy at Ullswater Yacht Club. by Hamish Gledhill Posted 8 Jul 09:06 BST Dell Quay Sailing Club 2026 Regatta Dell Quay Sailing Club 2026 Regatta If that well known lager did sailing regattas... What a day we had - superb 10-15 knot SW breeze, not a cloud in the sky, super warm temperatures and as stated by many other sailors over the years, the best Regatta tea in the harbour - perfect! by James Pound Posted 8 Jul 07:14 BST 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 2 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 2 Australians on the march The 505 fleet at Hayling Island was once again greeted with near perfect conditions as they set out for Races 3 and 4 of the 2026 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen. by Chris Thorne Posted 8 Jul 05:45 BST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 3 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 3 Gold fleets take centre stage in Costa Brava The event reached the halfway mark on Tuesday at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, with sailors once again greeted by brilliant sunshine, intense summer temperatures and conditions very similar to those experienced on the previous racing day. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 8 Jul 05:37 BST First finishers in the 6th AEGEAN 600 First finishers in the 6th AEGEAN 600 Line honours for Claudio Demartis's Reichel/Pugh 90 Prosecco Doc Shockwave 3 While having to struggle through a few holes in the latter portion of the course, the Aegean's Meltemi winds held strong enough last night and today to allow the first finishers of the AEGEAN 600 to arrive in near-record time. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 7 Jul 23:01 BST Commodore's Invitational at Royal Anglesey YC Commodore's Invitational at Royal Anglesey YC 11 clubs from the region enjoyed trying out the local Fife design keelboats This weekend at the RAYC we hosted the first Commodore's Invitational where eleven clubs from the region were invited to race the local one-design Fife keelboats who celebrate their 100th anniversary this year. by Antony Robinson Posted 7 Jul 20:33 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 The Baltic Turns It On in Eckernförde The first day of racing at the 2026 European Championship delivered exactly what the fleet came for. Three races were scheduled for every fleet across all three classes, and the Baltic served up a full day of tough, exhausting — and brilliant — racing. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 7 Jul 20:20 BST West Kirby Star class Classic Boat Challenge West Kirby Star class Classic Boat Challenge The average age of the boats was well over 80 years The West Kirby Sailing Club Star Class annual Classic Boat Challenge was originally created to invite other clubs sailing classic wooden boats in the North West to come together and sail the iconic West Kirby Stars on the Dee estuary. by Bernie Hailwood & Nick Ledingham Posted 7 Jul 19:26 BST 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 4 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 4 Heavy wind shakes up the leaderboard As forecasted, Day 4 started with some delays—but not for the Gold and Silver fleets. by International 29er Class Posted 7 Jul 19:17 BST