55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 Sofía at full strength After a second consecutive day of shifty, difficult offshore winds many of the 1100 athletes, and for certain the on-the-water race officers running the races, would welcome a return to the Bay of Palma's reliable, more regular sea breeze regime. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 31 Mar 19:24 BST 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 2 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 2 New leaders in Palma as qualifying series ends Matisse Pacaud and Lucie de Gennes (FRA) won two races in yellow fleet and moved into the overall lead. Newly crowned European champions Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris (GBR) dominated their fleet (blue), winning both races and moving up to 9th place. by International 470 Class Association Posted 31 Mar 17:34 BST Chew Valley Lake Fireball Open Chew Valley Lake Fireball Open The first open meeting of a 'home worlds' year The Fireball fleet made it down to Chew Valley for the first open meeting of a 'home worlds' year. The forecast was looking windy but manageable and the temperature meant to be getting close to double digits. by Olly Davenport & Dave Hall Posted 31 Mar 16:19 BST Aurélien Pierroz added to Congressional Cup Roster Aurélien Pierroz added to Congressional Cup Roster Stepping in for nine-time Match Racing World Champion Ian Williams French skipper Aurélien Pierroz has been added to the 2026 Congressional Cup roster, stepping in for nine-time Match Racing World Champion Ian Williams. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 31 Mar 15:23 BST Inclusive Development Programme in the Caribbean Inclusive Development Programme in the Caribbean This landmark initiative represents a major step forward for Para Inclusive Sailing in the Caribbean World Sailing is set to deliver its first Para Inclusive Development Programme (IDP) in the Caribbean, with Antigua and Barbuda confirmed as the host for June 2026. by World Sailing Posted 31 Mar 15:04 BST Scoping out next season's Sailjuice Winter Series Scoping out next season's Sailjuice Winter Series A roundtable discussion was held last week to scope out the future The Sailjuice Winter Series is going strong after 17 seasons, and last week the organisers invited a small group of sailors and stakeholders to join a roundtable discussion to scope out the future... by Andy Rice Posted 31 Mar 13:03 BST Trin'40 : 1200 miles to write a new story Trin'40 : 1200 miles to write a new story On 24 April, the Class40 skippers will set sail from La Trinité-sur-Mer in this new solo race On 24 April, the Class40 skippers will set sail from La Trinité-sur-Mer for the very first edition of this solo race. On the agenda: 1,200 demanding, technically challenging and uncompromising miles. by Class40 Posted 31 Mar 12:37 BST Hong Kong Flying Fifteen Championship 2026 Hong Kong Flying Fifteen Championship 2026 The best turnout the class has seen in years The Hong Kong Flying Fifteen Association Class Championships were held on 21-22 March at Middle Island, and delivered the best turnout the class has seen in years. by Leigh Riddell Posted 31 Mar 11:58 BST TridentUK RS400 Northern Tour at Leigh & Lowton TridentUK RS400 Northern Tour at Leigh & Lowton An epic weekend was had by all An epic weekend was had by all at the TridentUK RS400 Northern Tour season-opener which was run as part of the inaugural Greater Manchester Asymmetric Challenge / GNAC / Flash Dash event at LLSC. by Louise McKeand Posted 31 Mar 11:29 BST New Season, New Energy New Season, New Energy The Scorpion Fleet Builds Momentum for 2026 After a long and waterlogged winter ashore, the sails are finally being hoisted once again. At Chew Valley and beyond, the Scorpion fleet is springing back to life — and if early signs are anything to go by, 2026 is shaping up to be a standout season. by Chris Yates Posted 31 Mar 11:04 BST Squib Broadland Regatta 2026 Squib Broadland Regatta 2026 Strong winds at Waveney & Oulton Broad With a forecast of gusting over 30 knots, there was a fear that this year's Broadland Regatta might see people giving up as in previous years. But, the actual winds were mainly 15-20, with occasional gusts to 25. by Chris Jordan Posted 31 Mar 10:29 BST RYA joins Sustainable Sports Apparel Charter RYA joins Sustainable Sports Apparel Charter First-ever scheme launched by 5Thread on International Day of Zero Waste The RYA has joined the first-ever Sustainable Sports Apparel Charter, launched by 5Thread on International Day of Zero Waste. by RYA Press Office Posted 31 Mar 09:30 BST America's Cup Recon Diary: Mar 30 - Top end day America's Cup Recon Diary: Mar 30 - Top end day With daylight saving due to end this Sunday in New Zealand, Emirates Team NZ put in another long day With daylight saving due to end this Sunday in New Zealand, Emirates Team NZ put in another long day - getting the most from the long summer days. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 31 Mar 09:27 BST Enterprise Training Weekend at Largo Bay Enterprise Training Weekend at Largo Bay A enthusiastic fleet didn't let the weather reports put them off A enthusiastic fleet of Enterprise sailors didn't let the weather reports put them off as the fleet gathered for an early-season training weekend at Largo Bay Sailing Club in Fife. by Luke Hartshorn Posted 31 Mar 08:16 BST Merlin Rockets at Broadwater Merlin Rockets at Broadwater Allen South East Series and Craftinsure Vintage Series event Driving round the M25, you would never know that just five minutes from junction 16, there is a dirt road, opposite a pub which will take you a meandering route alongside a canal to the haven that is Broadwater Sailing Club. by Sophie Mackley Posted 31 Mar 06:43 BST International Moths at Rutland International Moths at Rutland A menacing forecast for a spectacular weekend of racing Ten International Moths, a Switch and a menacing forecast turned up to a spectacular weekend of racing at Rutland Sailing Club. by Callum Wyper Posted 31 Mar 06:33 BST Stay cozy in a Vaikobi Base Layer Top! Stay cozy in a Vaikobi Base Layer Top! Time for a cool change? Time to throw on a buttery soft VCOLD Base Layer Top - designed to perform in cool to cold conditions, by regulating your core temperature and wicking away moisture - all in a lightweight flexible top. by Vaikobi Posted 30 Mar 21:15 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 1 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 1 Shifting winds shake up skiff and foiling fleets on the first day in Palma The opening day of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca delivered classic Bay of Palma unpredictability, with big shifts and unstable pressure testing the world's best across the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 30 Mar 20:54 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 1 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 1 Sunny Bay of Palma tests Olympic racers as Sofia regatta gets under way Big, unexpected shifts in wind direction may have challenged the huge fleet which opened the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS hotels Olympic regatta today. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 30 Mar 19:07 BST 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 1 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 1 Tight battle at the top in the Bay of Palma After the first day of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona are leading the regatta. Tied for first place are Portugal's Diogo Costa and Carolina João, while in third place are the Italians, Elena Berta and Giulio Calabrò (ITA). by International 470 Class Association Posted 30 Mar 18:52 BST Setting Sail at the Sofia Season Opener Setting Sail at the Sofia Season Opener So much sailing to celebrate at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca There's so much about the Bay of Palma that works for sailing, and has turned it into one of the main Mediterranean destinations for both regattas and training. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Mar 18:00 BST Step Onboard and Explore Denmark on an X! Step Onboard and Explore Denmark on an X! X-Yachts Charter from Haderslev delivers an unforgettable way to explore the coastline If you're dreaming of the perfect Danish summer adventure, our X-Yachts Charter from Haderslev delivers an unforgettable way to explore the coastline. by X-Yachts Posted 30 Mar 14:30 BST Bough Beech Phantom Open Bough Beech Phantom Open HD Sails South East Series opener held on Saturday Saturday 28th March saw the HD Sails South East Series kick off at Bough Beech Sailing Club in Kent. Ten boats turned up to be welcomed by, not only a very friendly host team, but bright sunshine and 5 knots of wind from the West. by Jez Deacon Posted 30 Mar 12:39 BST BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival wraps up BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival wraps up Tight racing, lead changes, new boats = one fantastic regatta! Mixed conditions with shifts and gusts to 20, temperatures in the 80s and sunny skies set the stage for the final day of racing in the 53rd BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. by Michelle Slade Posted 30 Mar 11:21 BST HSS Classic Yacht Symposium 2026 HSS Classic Yacht Symposium 2026 Paul Cayard, Peter Shipway and compelling speakers draw full house The sold out HSS Classic Yacht Symposium 2026 in Helsinki, brought together a global audience of classic sailing enthusiasts, designers, historians, and maritime professionals from over 20 nations for a day of high-level discussion and shared passion. by HSS Classic Yacht Symposium Posted 30 Mar 09:38 BST NSSA Double Handed Team Racing Championships NSSA Double Handed Team Racing Championships Derbyshire Blue deliver determined win at Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club What do you get if you mix 116 sailors in 29 teams from 15 different organisations from across the country, 24 boats, 9 RIBS, 300 lunches and over 70 volunteers in stunning scenery and sunshine for the weekend? by Fiona Spence Posted 30 Mar 06:51 BST 2026 J/70 Midwinter Championship overall 2026 J/70 Midwinter Championship overall A Brazilian Masterstroke: OceanPact Wins Haroldo Solberg's OceanPact becomes first-ever Brazilian champion of J/70 Midwinters; Alec Cutler's Hedgehog claims third consecutive Corinthian title. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 30 Mar 06:39 BST 2026 Macao Match Cup overall 2026 Macao Match Cup overall Denmark's Jeppe Borch and his Borch Racing win thrilling final Denmark's Jeppe Borch and his Borch Racing crew of Thor Malthe Andersen, Sebastian Wright Olsen and Matias Rossing claimed the 2026 Macao Match Cup on Sunday, edging Sweden's Oscar Engström 3-2 in a thrilling five-race final. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 30 Mar 06:20 BST Australian Sailing Team Set for Season Opener Australian Sailing Team Set for Season Opener The Trofeo Princesa Sofía is the first event of the 2026 Sailing Grand Slam The Australian Sailing Team (AST) will launch its international season this week at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Sailing Grand Slam in Palma, Spain, with 38 Australian entries spread across all 10 Olympic classes. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 30 Mar 06:03 BST Globe40 Leg 6 Start Globe40 Leg 6 Start Teams ready for a fight to the finish The entire fleet, comprising all 8 crews of the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40, set off today from Recife, Brazil, at 2:00 PM local time (5:00 PM UTC) for the 6th and final stage. by Sirius Events Posted 29 Mar 21:27 BST Dell Quay Sailing Club taster days Dell Quay Sailing Club taster days Promoting all aspects of the club 9th May sees the first of three 'taster days' that Dell Quay are running to promote all aspects of the club. by James Pound Posted 29 Mar 21:18 BST Olympic sailors predict a blustery battle in Palma Olympic sailors predict a blustery battle in Palma All 10 Olympic classes are here for the biggest event of the season There's snow on the mountains of Mallorca. With a forecast of strong but shifty northerly winds, it's set to be a bone-chilling challenge in the coming week of competition for the 1,100 Olympic sailors from 62 countries gathered in Palma. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 29 Mar 21:01 BST Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Day 12 Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Day 12 Close at the top for the last session of the Winter Series The session today marks the end of our RC Winter Series and the change to racing/sailing larger yachts/dinghies; to sit on and make the same errors as the RC racing! by Jamie Blair Posted 29 Mar 20:48 BST One Metres at Huntingdon One Metres at Huntingdon Eastern District Champion Skipper Series Round 2 A cold but steady breeze greeted the 25 competitors who arrived early, setting the stage for what promised to be an excellent day of racing under clear spring sunshine. by Andy Start Posted 29 Mar 20:26 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia crowns first champions 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia crowns first champions The standings for all non-Olympic classes were finalised at the end of the penultimate day The ORC, One Design and Hansa 303 classes ended their participation in the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels with a day to spare. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 29 Mar 19:33 BST America's Cup: A look inside Luna Rossa America's Cup: A look inside Luna Rossa Interviews with several members of the Italian team, including Max Sirena and Peter Burling. A look behind the scenes at the Luna Rossa base in Cagliari, and interviews with several members of the Italian team, including Max Sirena and Peter Burling. The three-time America's Cup winner reveals why he left ETNZ and why he joined Luna Rossa. by America's Cup Media Posted 29 Mar 12:49 BST Carsington Solo Open Carsington Solo Open No shortage of wind on arrival Eleven Solos participated in the 2026 Carsington open event which forms part of the Allen and CB Coverstore sponsored Midland area Solo series. A lower than typical turnout but that was to be expected with a very cold and windy forecast. by Jonathan Swain Posted 29 Mar 10:00 BST Gordon Ingate OAM turns 100 Gordon Ingate OAM turns 100 Australian Sailing proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone Australian Sailing proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone as Gordon Ingate OAM marks his 100th birthday, a life defined by resilience, innovation, and an enduring contribution to the sport of sailing. by Australian Sailing Team / Lisa Darmanin Posted 29 Mar 08:12 BST 2026 WASZP Games at Pensacola overall 2026 WASZP Games at Pensacola overall Gavin Ball and Pearl Lattanzi seal USA's first-ever Games double Hawaiian foilers Gavin Ball and Pearl Lattanzi have written themselves into WASZP history, delivering the USA's first-ever Games double - Ball claiming his maiden title as Lattanzi defended hers on home water. by WASZP Class Posted 29 Mar 05:32 BST BVI Spring Regatta Day 2 produces tricky weather BVI Spring Regatta Day 2 produces tricky weather Performance and Sport Multihulls and Performance Cruising classes enjoyed robust breeze Walking the docks post racing, there wasn't a team who did not mention the quick thinking and smart work that the BVI Race Committee put in today, Day 2 of BVI Spring Regatta, to ensure great racing in very changeable conditions. by Michelle Slade Posted 29 Mar 04:22 BST 2026 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 2 2026 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 2 Haroldo Solberg's OceanPact pulls into the lead The J/70 Midwinter Championship has become a test of survival, and after two days of unstable racing on Biscayne Bay, Haroldo Solberg & his OceanPact team have climbed from ninth to first overall, taking the overnight lead with just three races remaining. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 29 Mar 02:03 GMT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 Gusts of 20 knots on the Bay of Palma produce great racing for the ORC and One Design classes The second day of the non-Olympic classes at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels saw the four ORC fleet classes in handicap racing take to the water for two races. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 28 Mar 20:04 GMT 2026 Macao Match Cup Day 4 2026 Macao Match Cup Day 4 French upsets ignite penultimate day as Borch holds semi-final lead Drama and upsets took centre stage on the penultimate day of the 2026 Macao Match Cup as two French favorites were knocked out and Denmark's Jeppe Borch raced into a commanding semi-final lead. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 28 Mar 16:58 GMT Mallorca's ambassador to over 60 countries Mallorca's ambassador to over 60 countries The Sofia has been promoting the Bay of Palma as an exceptional regatta venue The participation of sailors from 62 countries in the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels guarantees superb international exposure. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 28 Mar 16:34 GMT Missed the Melges 24 Tips and Tuning webinar? Missed the Melges 24 Tips and Tuning webinar? Watch the recording and learn from the experts The International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) hosted a highly engaging Melges 24 Webinar on March 24, bringing together sailors from across the global fleet for an in-depth discussion on performance, technique, and race-winning details. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 28 Mar 15:07 GMT New season colours. Same Musto performance. New season colours. Same Musto performance. A fresh palette inspired by land, sea and everything in between The new season has arrived - and with it, a fresh palette inspired by land, sea and everything in between. by Musto Posted 28 Mar 12:00 GMT Get set for the 2026 Dragon Series! Get set for the 2026 Dragon Series! Returning to Wales for the 2026 season with a sparkling lineup of 13 events The Dragon Series returns to Wales for the 2026 season with a sparkling lineup of 13 events for junior and youth sailors at clubs across the country. by RYA Cymru Wales Posted 28 Mar 11:34 GMT Sanders Sails sponsors Lightning 368 Association Sanders Sails sponsors Lightning 368 Association Marking an exciting new chapter for the class The Lightning 368 Dinghy Class Association is delighted to announce that Sanders Sails has become its new Title Sponsor, marking an exciting new chapter for the class and its growing community of sailors. by John Butler Posted 28 Mar 11:20 GMT