More magic for thousands of young cancer survivors More magic for thousands of young cancer survivors Dame Ellen MacArthur's charity launches new boat "Magic will be created" for thousands of young people living through and beyond cancer after the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust launched its new specially adapted yacht on Wednesday 15th July. by Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Posted 20 Jul 20:32 BST International Six Metre Europeans Day 2 International Six Metre Europeans Day 2 Eau Vive moves into first in the Open Fleet with Erica stepping up to lead the Classics Jamie Hilton's SUI144 Eau Vive has moved into the overall lead in the Open fleet at the 2026 International Six Metre European Championships at the Société Nautique de Genève (SNG) after two more races on the event's second day. by International Six Metre Association Posted 20 Jul 19:15 BST Lanzarote 52 Super Series practice race Lanzarote 52 Super Series practice race Strong winds and choppy waves give 13-strong fleet insight into what lies ahead The strong winds and choppy waves off Lanzarote's Playa Papagayo gave the 13 strong 52 SUPER SERIES fleet a solid insight into what lies ahead at the Marina Rubicón Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 20 Jul 19:01 BST Weymouth Venue Guide from Steve Cockerill Weymouth Venue Guide from Steve Cockerill Covers the essentials you need to know about every wind direction Whether it's your first event in Weymouth or you've sailed there for years, a little local knowledge can make all the difference. Our Weymouth Venue Guide, put together by Rooster founder Steve Cockerill, covers the essentials you need to know. by Rooster Posted 20 Jul 17:00 BST Dragon South Coast Championship 2026 Dragon South Coast Championship 2026 Bluebottle retains title after a shifty Solent showdown The British Dragon Association South Coast Championship delivered two days of classic Solent racing, with the Royal Thames Yacht Club hosting a full six-race series in testing, tactical conditions. by Chris Grosscurth Posted 20 Jul 16:11 BST Lincoln IOM Summer Series round 8 Lincoln IOM Summer Series round 8 It was a day where consistent sailing showed The racing started promptly at 10.00 with Chris Elliott (OOD) and Darin Ballington spending over 30 minutes to set a challenging course in a very difficult wind direction that was swinging by 10-15 degrees. The weather was great. by Chris Elliott Posted 20 Jul 16:06 BST America's Cup: Race dates released America's Cup: Race dates released The format and dates of the 2027 Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series has been announced. The format and dates of the 2027 Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series and the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Match in Naples has been announced. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 20 Jul 15:20 BST Redwing Youth Nationals at Bembridge Redwing Youth Nationals at Bembridge Chetwood Cup and Norman Phillips Trophy contested Saturday afternoon saw nineteen Redwings entered for the inaugural Redwing Youth Nationals. Two races, the first for the Chetwood Cup (under30 helm), the second for the Norman Phillips Trophy (under 19 helm). by Mike Samuelson Posted 20 Jul 14:31 BST Craftinsure Supernova Traveller Series at Girton Craftinsure Supernova Traveller Series at Girton Thinking person's sailing Girton Sailing Club welcomed 20 Supernovas for their Craftinsure open meeting on 19 July. The weather was as near to perfect as it could get with wall to wall sunshine, temperatures in the mid 20s and a steady blowing 8-10 knots in the north. by Sam Mason Posted 20 Jul 14:10 BST Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 3 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 3 Freestyle continues to hit new heights Freestyle continues to hit new heights as a pulsing swell adds an extra dimension as Lennart Neubauer claims epic win ahead of Yentel Caers in one of highest scoring finals ever. by Chris Yates Posted 20 Jul 13:53 BST 40th Anniversary Regatta at Notts County 40th Anniversary Regatta at Notts County 58 craft sailed on Hoveringham Water four decades after the move from the River Trent The 2026 regatta was sponsored by Nautical Training and Dynamic Boat Works, 58 craft sailed. It is 40 years since the club moved from the River Trent at Stoke Bardolf to Hoveringham Water. by David Eberlin Posted 20 Jul 13:12 BST Cowes Week Is Coming Cowes Week Is Coming Packing for Cowes? Start with the pieces you'll reach for most Join us at the Henri-Lloyd Après party, daily from 14:00–17:00 at the Island Sailing Club Garden. The home of the post-race debrief, with drinks, food and race discussion throughout the week. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 Jul 12:00 BST Kiwi sets two world wing foil records Kiwi sets two world wing foil records New Zealander sets 12 and 24hrs world record wing foiling marks in Norway New Zealand wing foiler Jeremiah McDonald has achieved two distance record off the coast of Nordstranda, Norway, setting two world records during a single 24-hour attempt. by Insight Media Posted 20 Jul 11:50 BST IFCA Foiling European Championship day 5 IFCA Foiling European Championship day 5 Vrieswijk and Erzen dominate in St. Peter-Ording A total of 65 athletes from 16 nations competed on the North Sea for the IFCA Foiling European Championship titles, €40.000 in prize money, and valuable points towards the PWA World Ranking. by IFCA Posted 20 Jul 10:19 BST Armada Cup 2026 Start: Oli Dickinson Photo Gallery Armada Cup 2026 Start: Oli Dickinson Photo Gallery The fleet has set off from the Royal Western Yacht Club to San Sebastián The Armada Cup 2026 fleet has set off from the Royal Western Yacht Club, across Plymouth Sound, on their way to Donostia / San Sebastián on a 460-nautical-mile offshore passage. by Editor Posted 20 Jul 09:21 BST Contessa 32's revel in glorious conditions Contessa 32's revel in glorious conditions For 2026 Round the Island Race It is hard to recall a better day's racing round the Isle of Wight this year on Saturday 11 July. The Contessa 32 fleet certainly put on a show of force for the occasion with 24 entries in the race, providing excellent class racing. by Peter Binning (with thanks to Darren Ballard) Posted 20 Jul 09:03 BST 2026 Race Week at Newport 2026 Race Week at Newport Return to Form Scores KUAI Second IC37 National Championship Race Week at Newport seems to bring out the best in Daniel Thielman and his crew on the IC37 KUAI. And even then, it almost wasn't enough to claim a second IC37 National Championship in three years. by Stuart Streuli Posted 20 Jul 08:41 BST Mirror Nationals at Derwent Reservoir Preview Mirror Nationals at Derwent Reservoir Preview The strength of the class continues as we build The UK Mirror Nationals is being held at Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club in just a week's time (25-28th July). by Nick Charles Posted 19 Jul 21:45 BST International Six Metre Europeans Day 1 International Six Metre Europeans Day 1 Momo leads the Open fleet with Bribon ahead in the Classics The opening day at the International Six Metre 2026 European Championships at the Société Nautique de Genève (SNG) on Lake Geneva, Switzerland delivered two highly competitive races sailed in a shifting 6-7 knot northerly breeze. by International Six Metre Association Posted 19 Jul 21:31 BST 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race looking for crews 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race looking for crews Crew opportunities are currently available aboard Translated 9, Galiana, Explorer and Outlaw. Four confirmed teams offer professional and amateur sailors the opportunity to race more than 27,000 nautical miles around the world in the spirit of the original Whitbread Race. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 19 Jul 20:43 BST National Redwing Dinghy Championship at Looe National Redwing Dinghy Championship at Looe Fantastic weather greeted the fleet at the legendry home of the class A fine looking fleet of National Redwing dinghies assembled in Looe for the class national championships on July 4th and 5th. by Dan Jackson Posted 19 Jul 19:56 BST 2026 Tornado World Championship overall 2026 Tornado World Championship overall Strong winds bring racing to an early end as world champions are crowned The fifth and final day of the 2026 Tornado World Championship in Quiberon was brought to an early close as strong winds exceeding 30 knots swept across the race area, making racing unsafe. by International Tornado Class Association Posted 19 Jul 19:35 BST Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 2 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 2 Maaike Huvermann strikes hammer blow to lead Women's Freestyle Maaike Huvermann strikes hammer blow to lead Women's Freestyle, while Lennart Neubauer edges the closest of duels against Yentel Caers as Freestyle level goes through the roof. by Chris Yates Posted 19 Jul 18:48 BST Aegean Regatta returns for 25th edition Aegean Regatta returns for 25th edition A journey through the soul of the Eastern Aegean The Aegean Regatta returns for its 25th edition from 22 to 28 August 2026, once again taking sailors on a unique journey of sport, culture, and discovery across Greece's maritime heritage. by Aegean Regatta Posted 19 Jul 16:32 BST RS Games 2026 Day 1 RS Games 2026 Day 1 10 days. 915 RS sailors. 30 nations. One massive event. With world-class racing, live music, vibrant shoreside entertainment and RS socials almost every evening, this is the biggest celebration of RS Classes and the inspiring sailors who sail them. by RS Sailing Posted 19 Jul 13:53 BST ILCA 6 Youth European Championships overall ILCA 6 Youth European Championships overall A dramatic finale on Saturday in Thessaloniki, Greece The 2026 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy came to a close on Saturday in Thessaloniki, with a dramatic final day of racing that had a little bit of everything. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 19 Jul 13:42 BST Streaker Southern Championship preview Streaker Southern Championship preview Burghfield to host on 8th August Originally founded in 1956 as the AWRE SC (Atomic Weapons Research Establishment Sailing Club), Burghfield Sailing Club has since grown to become one of the largest inland sailing clubs in the country. by Peter Blackman Posted 19 Jul 10:44 BST This bump hat saved my head! This bump hat saved my head! "My wife is very happy that I wear it every time I'm on the water." "I'm currently using your orange Bucket Bump Hat and it's saved me multiple times. My wife is very happy that I wear it every time I'm on the water." by Vaikobi Posted 19 Jul 09:39 BST Australia's Gold Medal Class Gets to Work Australia's Gold Medal Class Gets to Work Lining up on the LA 2028 waters to continue a remarkable legacy Australia has won the past four Olympic gold medals in the men's one-person dinghy event, and this week the Australian Sailing Team's National Squad will line up on the waters where they will chase a fifth and continue that remarkable legacy. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 19 Jul 09:13 BST Malizia 4 Race Yacht Christened in Lorient Malizia 4 Race Yacht Christened in Lorient Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia Celebrate on Saturday Team Malizia and skipper Boris Herrmann officially christened their new IMOCA boat, Malizia 4, on Saturday in Lorient, marking an important milestone for the team as it prepares for an exciting racing schedule and celebrates its 10th anniversary. by Team Malizia Posted 19 Jul 09:05 BST 2026 Tornado World Championship day 4 2026 Tornado World Championship day 4 A major change to the leaderboard Day 4 delivered four fantastic races, all completed on schedule, with race durations of around 33-34 minutes. Starting in 8-10 knots and building up to 14-17 knots before easing slightly for the final race. by International Tornado Class Association Posted 18 Jul 22:14 BST IFCA Foiling European Championship day 4 IFCA Foiling European Championship day 4 Amado Vrieswijk dominates Fin Slalom Winds of six to seven Beaufort battered the North Sea on Day 4 of the California Windsurf Cup St. Peter-Ording. After two days dedicated to Foiling, Saturday finally saw the Fin Slalom fleet take to the water. by IFCA Posted 18 Jul 21:02 BST 2026 Contender Worlds at Medemblik 2026 Contender Worlds at Medemblik A tale of two winds and all directions Day one of the Worlds was ripping, with 20 to 25 knots right off the hop. There was clearly some PTSD happening as no one was rushing to get his or her boat into the water. by Ed Presley and Steph Mah Posted 18 Jul 18:48 BST 60 XOD entries so far for Cowes Week 60 XOD entries so far for Cowes Week Competing for the coveted Captain's Cup This year there are five youth bursaries entered, teams all under 25. The XOD Class has paid for the mooring and entry, with members kindly lending their boats. by Rory Paton Posted 18 Jul 18:29 BST New Chapter for Scaramouche New Chapter for Scaramouche Scaramouche 2 ushers in a new era for the GCA sailing programme We are beginning a new chapter. Everyone who has supported the GCA sailing programme and seen the flagship 'Scaramouche' in action, understands the central role she has played in increasing diversity and inclusion in sailing. by Scaramouche Sailing Trust Posted 18 Jul 17:58 BST International Six Metre Europeans start tomorrow International Six Metre Europeans start tomorrow Locals and visitors amongst the favourites Having yesterday completed the Swiss Championships on Lake Geneva, the 50 crews making up the Open (20) and Classic (30) fleets spent today ashore at the Société Nautique de Genève making final preparations ahead of the Europeans. by International Six Metre Association Posted 18 Jul 17:46 BST ILCA 6 Youth European Championships day 5 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships day 5 Late Start But Two Races Completed in Light Wind Racing started later than planned on Day 5 of the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy, with a lack of wind delaying the start by an hour in Thessaloniki. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 18 Jul 14:22 BST JOG publishes 2027 fixtures JOG publishes 2027 fixtures Get planning another season of racing both inshore and offshore The 2027 JOG Yacht Racing calendar has been released, giving sailors the opportunity to start planning another season of racing both inshore and offshore. by JOG Posted 18 Jul 13:31 BST Phantom Eastern series at Creeksea Phantom Eastern series at Creeksea 17 boats turned up to the legendary hospitality of this club The third round of the Phantom Eastern Series was hosted by the Creeksea massive on 11th-12th of July. The forecast was looking favourable as 17 boats turned up to legendary hospitality of the Creeksea Phantom fleet. by Phantom Class Posted 18 Jul 11:42 BST Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta 2026 preview Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta 2026 preview Twenty vessels will take to the waters off Ibiza and Formentera in September The countdown is well and truly on for the sixth edition of Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta. Based at Marina Ibiza, this year's race will be taking place between 17 and 20 September. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 18 Jul 11:27 BST Armada Cup Sets Sail sets sail today Armada Cup Sets Sail sets sail today More than 80 sailors as the race returns 30 years after its last edition The 7th Armada Cup - Plymouth - Donostia / San Sebastián - Vicente Munilla Memorial will set sail today from Plymouth (United Kingdom), heading for Donostia / San Sebastián on a 460-nautical-mile offshore passage across the English Channel. by Prensa RCNSS Posted 18 Jul 10:32 BST Free Next Day Delivery This Weekend at P&B Free Next Day Delivery This Weekend at P&B Upgrading eligible in-stock orders to FREE Next Day Delivery For this weekend only, P&B are upgrading eligible in-stock orders to FREE Next Day Delivery, helping you get your kit in time for next week's sailing. by P&B Posted 18 Jul 10:17 BST DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 2 DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 2 B rigs were the order of the day East Kent's second DF95 Summer Series event on 16th July saw 16 races sailed by 10 skippers in 12-16 knots from the NE, from over the Thames Estuary and North Sea so with few shifts. B rigs were the order of the day. by Peter Jackson Posted 18 Jul 09:39 BST Snipes at Bough Beech Snipes at Bough Beech Boats from Budworth, Blackwater and Cambridge joined the locals to make 21 in total 21 Snipes took to the water in glorious weather at Bough Beech reservoir. Teams from Budworth, Blackwater and Cambridge joined the locals. As usual in the Snipes the socials started Friday evening as many of the fleet turned up. by Matthew Wolstenholme Posted 18 Jul 09:23 BST Six Metre Swiss National Championship overall Six Metre Swiss National Championship overall Duclop taking the Open title Eric Monnin's SUI100 Duclop has won the Open Championship at the International Six Metre Classic Swiss Championship, after two more races in tricky conditions on Lake Geneva. by International Six Metre Association Posted 18 Jul 07:19 BST IFCA Foiling European Championship day 3 IFCA Foiling European Championship day 3 Amado Vrieswijk storms into the lead – Lina Eržen dominates the women's fleet Spectacular racing, an intense battle for the title and foiling action at its very best: Day three of the IFCA Foiling European Championship at the California Windsurf Cup St. Peter-Ording delivered ideal conditions for an exceptional day of competition. by IFCA Posted 18 Jul 05:08 BST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta overall Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta overall Day 4 brought an action-packed finale in a lighter-than-expected breeze The 2026 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta concluded with an exciting finals day that showcased the technical skill, strategy, and composure required to succeed on the waters that will host Olympic sailing during the LA28 Games. by Long Beach OCR Posted 18 Jul 00:02 BST 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia overall 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia overall Italy's Lisa Vucetti and Vittorio Bonifacio crowned Lisa Vucetti and Vittorio Bonifacio from Italy are the new Junior World Champions after an exciting Medal Series. The Italian team won two gold medals - the overall Junior World Championship title and the Under-21 title. by International 470 Class Association Posted 17 Jul 21:46 BST