Updated IRC Race Management Guidelines Updated IRC Race Management Guidelines Detailed advice to organisers of IRC racing The IRC Rating Authority has published an updated edition of its IRC Race Management Guidelines, giving event organisers practical, IRC-specific support when planning and delivering racing at every level. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 5 Nov 15:42 GMT Tom Partridge appointed Royal Thames YC Commodore Tom Partridge appointed Royal Thames YC Commodore Following the Club's AGM on 28 October 2026 The Royal Thames Yacht Club has appointed Tom Partridge as its new Commodore for a three-year term, following the Club's AGM on 28 October 2026. by Robin Tott Posted 5 Nov 15:36 GMT World Sailing Equipment Development Programme World Sailing Equipment Development Programme Application and selection process confirmed World Sailing has confirmed the application and selection process for its Equipment Development Programme, established as part of its partnership with World Sailing Development Partner, leading marine manufacturer FarEast. by World Sailing Posted 5 Nov 15:17 GMT A+T Instruments power 10% of top superyachts A+T Instruments power 10% of top superyachts 50% of the 100 largest sailing yachts in the world are A+T customers 50% of the 100 largest sailing yachts in the world are A+T customers. 10% of the 1,000 largest sailing yachts have full A+T systems on board. by A+T Instruments Posted 5 Nov 12:00 GMT 2026 Henri-Lloyd Racing Series Final 2026 Henri-Lloyd Racing Series Final High pressure brought a chilly northerly breeze over the weekend With a new sponsor on board, the 2026 Henri-Lloyd Racing Series (Prometheus Sailing Racing Series) took place over several weekends throughout the year. by Terry Hunt Posted 5 Nov 11:51 GMT Musto Skiff Winter Open 2026 at Itchenor Musto Skiff Winter Open 2026 at Itchenor Day one brought bright skies with a gentle warmth With the sun setting on the summer season and the hardy sailors readying themselves for winter sailing, this was the perfect transitional event. Itchenor SC welcomed 16 Musto Skiffs for the final gathering of this year's UK class events calendar. by Steve Robson Posted 5 Nov 10:09 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 4 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 4 The next big challenge is a deep depression now forming north of the Azores The 2026 Route du Rhum is proving a complete challenge for its solo skippers, with retirements throughout the six classes and three capsizes in the multihulls. But thankfully, all the skippers involved are safe. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 5 Nov 09:37 GMT RS400 & RS200 Frostie Series at RNIYC Week 1 RS400 & RS200 Frostie Series at RNIYC Week 1 Welcoming back the RS200 class back to join the racing with the RS400 fleet In the 20th year of the Frosite Series at Royal North of Ireland YC, we welcomed back the RS200 class back to join the racing with the RS400 fleet. by Andrew Vaughan Posted 5 Nov 07:27 GMT Waldringfield Cadet Open Waldringfield Cadet Open Six races completed in challenging but enjoyable light winds Nineteen boats gathered at Waldringfield for the Cadet Open on Sunday 1 November, with six races completed in challenging but enjoyable light winds. by Harry Pynn Posted 5 Nov 07:15 GMT 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 5 Preview 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 5 Preview Only five points separate the leading four teams in the series With just two more races left to sail in the SIXT Spring 18ft Skiff Championship, only five points separate the leading four teams in a series where there is no discard available. by Frank Quealey Posted 5 Nov 06:55 GMT Three storms in 10 days for the McIntyre GGR Fleet Three storms in 10 days for the McIntyre GGR Fleet Winds above 60 knots, broken gear, a skipper knocked unconscious and an unforgiving test Three storms in 10 days, winds above 60 knots, broken gear, a skipper knocked unconscious and an unforgiving test of the human mind. The Atlantic was only the beginning. The Southern Ocean lies ahead. by Golden Global Race Posted 5 Nov 06:19 GMT Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds Day 1 Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds Day 1 107 competitors from 24 nations competing in Ibiza, Spain The pursuit of the first X-15 World Championship titles began in Ibiza, Spain on Wednesday 4 November, bringing together 107 competitors from 24 nations for a defining moment in X-15 wingfoiling. by Ava Hider Posted 5 Nov 05:46 GMT 2027 Fireball Nationals to be held at Saundersfoot 2027 Fireball Nationals to be held at Saundersfoot Heading to the popular seaside resort in June After a hugely successful Nationals and Worlds this summer at Torquay, the Fireballs are heading to the popular seaside resort of Saundersfoot in South Wales for their 2027 National Championship. by UK Fireball Association) Posted 4 Nov 18:59 GMT Armel Le Cléac'h rescued Armel Le Cléac'h rescued From Maxi Banque Populaire XI Armel Le Cléac'h has just been rescued. While in second position in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, the Maxi Banque Populaire XI capsized this morning off the Azores. by Voile Banque Populaire Posted 4 Nov 18:02 GMT RS21 World Championship 2026 RS21 World Championship 2026 Showcasing a class growing across the globe The RS21 World Championship in Cannes (28-31 October 2026) wasn't just a battle for the world title, it was a snapshot of a class expanding at remarkable speed. by RS Sailing Posted 4 Nov 17:43 GMT A gruelling start for the two Sodebo trimarans A gruelling start for the two Sodebo trimarans In the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe After three days of racing on this gruelling Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, Thomas Coville and Léonard Legrand are well-positioned in their respective categories. by Sodebo Voile Posted 4 Nov 16:52 GMT GB1 and Circolo Canottieri Napoli partnership GB1 and Circolo Canottieri Napoli partnership Becoming the Official Naples Yacht Club of GB1 and GB2 GB1, the British team representing Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, the Challenger of Record for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, has announced a partnership with Circolo Canottieri Napoli. by GB1 Media Posted 4 Nov 16:26 GMT 2027 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show tickets on sale 2027 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show tickets on sale The countdown is on! RYA members and children aged 15 and under go free! The UK's biggest celebration of small-boat sailing and watersports is back at Farnborough International, bringing together thousands of sailors, windsurfers, foilers, wingers, paddleboarders and watersports enthusiasts for an unmissable weekend. by RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Posted 4 Nov 15:59 GMT Thomas Ruyant has been watching the tracker Thomas Ruyant has been watching the tracker Ex-winner of Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe interviewed Thomas Ruyant, who won the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe in the IMOCA Class four years ago, has been following the dramatic twists and turns of the current race and admits he has been hooked to his Tracker ever since the start on Sunday. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 4 Nov 13:05 GMT Enter for Tom Gruitt Emerging Photographer Award Enter for Tom Gruitt Emerging Photographer Award YJA launch competition where winner will receive practical support The YJA Tom Gruitt Emerging Photographer Award has been created in his memory to reflect something that mattered greatly in Tom's own career: the importance of being given an opportunity. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 4 Nov 12:50 GMT Ultim Maxi Banque Populaire XI capsizes Ultim Maxi Banque Populaire XI capsizes Armel Le Cléac'h reported as fine on board Erwan Steff, Team Manager of Team Banque Populaire, gives an update on the situation following the capsizing of the Maxi Banque Populaire XI. by Voile Banque Populaire Posted 4 Nov 11:06 GMT West Oxfordshire Firefly Open West Oxfordshire Firefly Open 23 teams for Craftinsure Vines Series Open On a foggy Halloween morning, 23 Fireflys were rigged and ready at the beautiful West Oxfordshire Sailing Club. After breakfast, and a briefing that left more questions than answers, the fleet launched into a light seven knots. by Chloe Harding Posted 4 Nov 10:59 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 3 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 3 This morning Francesca was 180 nautical miles behind the IMOCA leader Approaching the end of her third day at sea in the Route du Rhum, Francesca is tempering her joy at having climbed from seventh to third place overall over the last 24 hours with anxiety about what happens next. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 4 Nov 09:56 GMT AC Recon: Nov 3: Curious call by Kiwis AC Recon: Nov 3: Curious call by Kiwis Emirates Team New Zealand made a curious call on Tuesday ending a test session Emirates Team New Zealand made a curious call on Tuesday, ending a test session after just 3 hours 45 minutes. A perfect seabreeze was blowing. School kids were out sailing. But the America's Cup Defenders were heading home for an early shower. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 4 Nov 08:55 GMT Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Day 4 Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Day 4 Morning update: Everyone Has Their Limit Matthieu Perraut capsized yesterday, Tuesday, around 2200hrs. The skipper of the Ocean Fifty Elvest is doing well and is awaiting rescue, 400 miles north of the Azores. by Andi Robertson Posted 4 Nov 08:50 GMT Fishers Green Solo Open Fishers Green Solo Open Fortunate to have blue skies and sunshine Fishers Green held their annual Solo open on Saturday 31st October under blue skies and sunshine which was fortunate, as the next day gave no wind and cloud. by Godfrey Clark Posted 4 Nov 07:50 GMT Beck returns to InfoTrack for another shot Beck returns to InfoTrack for another shot Christian Beck's 100-foot maxi will contest the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Tech firm InfoTrack has reclaimed naming rights of Christian Beck's two-time Line Honours winning 100-foot maxi and announced a new charity partnership and star ambassador at a major launch ahead of the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 4 Nov 04:18 GMT Not done yet! Not done yet! Bring on the 2026 Sydney to Hobart. One Skipper is really keen to get amongst it once more... By any means, as it turns out. So what keeps a person coming back to a race that will, given half a chance, belt the bejesus out of you for the better part of two days when you are part of the pointy end of the fleet? Ask Christian Beck by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 3 Nov 23:00 GMT Antigua welcomes 44Cup to its 2027 Calendar Antigua welcomes 44Cup to its 2027 Calendar Antigua and Barbuda Yachting and Marine Association will host two events ABYMA welcomes the exciting announcement that the prestigious international 44Cup racing circuit will stage two events in Antigua in 2027, further strengthening an already impressive calendar of international yachting and marine events. by Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association Posted 3 Nov 21:41 GMT From Port Phillip Bay to World Championship start From Port Phillip Bay to World Championship start Warren Campbell's rebuilt J/24 will reach its home worlds this week After a capsize in gusts of more than 35 knots and a week underwater, Warren Campbell's rebuilt J/24 will reach its home World Championship after only a handful of training days together. by Carina Tomietto Posted 3 Nov 18:30 GMT Salcombe YC Winter Series race 1 Salcombe YC Winter Series race 1 10 Solo sailors came to the line Saturday 31st October saw ten Solo sailors come to the Salcombe Yacht Club starting line for the opening race of the Winter Series, in a variable force 3 westerly breeze on an ebb tide. by David Greening Posted 3 Nov 18:04 GMT Seldén launches Furlex 104TD Seldén launches Furlex 104TD A through-deck jib furling system for keelboats and small yachts Seldén is expanding its Furlex range with the launch of the new Furlex 104TD, a high-end furling system featuring precision-machined components in hard-anodised aluminium. by Seldén Mast Posted 3 Nov 17:00 GMT Charles Caudrelier turns back towards Lorient Charles Caudrelier turns back towards Lorient Maxi Edmond de Rothschild damaged the port foil in Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe Today, following major damage to the 32-metre trimaran's port foil, the defending Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe champion has been forced to turn back and head for the team's technical base in Lorient. by Gitana Team Posted 3 Nov 16:59 GMT Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe day 3 Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe day 3 Tom Laperche is setting a pace which Armel Le Cléac'h struggled to match today With the first big transition zone of the race behind them the ocean giants of Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe, the Ultim class, are making rapid progress on a southwesterly course. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 3 Nov 15:17 GMT A+T 500 series Wind Sensors A+T 500 series Wind Sensors Highest accuracy and faster response Every single aspect of the design has been studied to understand what makes for the best wind sensor, and how to deliver that information to sailors, be that using their existing processors and displays, or using A+T's own market-leading options. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Nov 12:30 GMT Women and Girls ILCA training at Grafham Women and Girls ILCA training at Grafham The day was led by head coach Charlotte Fensom It was another windy weekend at Grafham Water Sailing Club on Saturday, 10th October, for the latest Women and Girls ILCA training session. With Grafham set to host the upcoming Inland Championships, it was the perfect opportunity. by Christine Statham Posted 3 Nov 11:10 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 2 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 2 Holding seventh place in the IMOCA fleet Approaching the final hours of her second day at sea in the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum, Francesca is holding seventh place in the IMOCA fleet and is on a southwesterly heading about 600 miles north-northeast of Ponta Delgada in the Azores. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 3 Nov 10:01 GMT GP14 Youth and Masters Championships 2026 GP14 Youth and Masters Championships 2026 Light winds, big competition and a championship to remember Four races, shifting winds, a lively Saturday night and some hard-fought championship racing made for a memorable weekend as the GP14 fleet descended on The Chase Sailing Club for the 2026 Youth and Masters Championships. by Chris Anderson Posted 3 Nov 08:48 GMT Route du Rhum: Gitana 18 damaged Route du Rhum: Gitana 18 damaged The team is reporting that the Ultim 105ft foiling trimaran, Gitana 18 has suffered foil damage. The Gitana team is reporting that the Ultim 105ft foiling trimaran, Gitana 18 has suffered foil damage in the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe. The Gitana shore team is assessing the damage. by Gitana Team Posted 3 Nov 07:39 GMT Fresh Vaikobi drops. Ready for action. Fresh Vaikobi drops. Ready for action. Versatile new 55L surf bucket and all-weather lightweight jacket just launched We've just launched a versatile new 55L surf bucket, an all-weather lightweight jacket, 4 colours in our quick-connect leg leash, and upgraded race backpack. by Vaikobi Posted 3 Nov 05:43 GMT AC Recon Oct 30: Night sailing at Naples AC Recon Oct 30: Night sailing at Naples La Roche-Posay Racing Team sailed B1 off Naples for a short late afternoon session, the day after th After a rig setup session, on the previous day, Thursday, La Roche-Posay Racing Team took to the Golfo di Napoli, late in the day, before a contrary breeze became established. Also coverage of the rig check session. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 2 Nov 22:56 GMT Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe day 2 Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe day 2 Francis Joyon has capsized, and Quentin Le Nabour has been dismasted Francis Joyon has capsized aboard his ORMA trimaran, Océans. According to initial reports, the skipper has confirmed that he is uninjured. A rescue operation—coordinated with the race committee—has been launched by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 2 Nov 19:49 GMT 2027 World Sailing Championships Gdynia NoR 2027 World Sailing Championships Gdynia NoR This Notice of Race provides athletes, coaches, and Member National Authorities with essential info World Sailing has officially published the Notice of Race for the 2027 World Sailing Championships, set to take place in the city of Gdynia, Poland, in July 2027. by World Sailing Posted 2 Nov 18:36 GMT València and RCNV awarded the 2028 ORC Worlds València and RCNV awarded the 2028 ORC Worlds A major sporting and organisational challenge València and the Real Club Náutico de Valencia (RCNV) have been selected to host the 2028 ORC World Championship, one of the major international events in offshore and inshore yacht racing. by Pep Portas Posted 2 Nov 18:31 GMT Forestay versus Backstay Forestay versus Backstay The key to upwind performance, explained by Cyclops Marine When it comes to upwind performance, getting your rig setup right is fundamental to achieving optimal sail shape. Two of the most important loads to understand are forestay and backstay. by Cyclops Marine Posted 2 Nov 17:00 GMT The Football World Cup in Sailing hits Rio beaches The Football World Cup in Sailing hits Rio beaches 40 national teams, Olympic champions and some of the world's best sailors heading to Brasil On Sunday and Monday, three SSL47 racing yachts sailed past the iconic beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, while an aircraft towing a giant promotional banner announced the upcoming SSL Gold Cup 2026. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 2 Nov 16:49 GMT Eastern Seaboard Regatta 2026 Eastern Seaboard Regatta 2026 Royal Varuna YC was transformed into a vibrant cultural hub Long before the starting horn echoed over the Gulf of Thailand, the beach at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club transformed into a vibrant cultural hub. by Carlo Pagano Posted 2 Nov 15:21 GMT J/70 North American Championship 2026 J/70 North American Championship 2026 Annapolis YC members have much to celebrate Annapolis native James Golden has won the 2026 J/70 North American Championship aboard Sagara, sailing alongside his father, Jim Golden, Willem van Waay and Steve Hunt. by Hannah Noll Posted 2 Nov 14:18 GMT