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 One generation hands the baton to the next One generation hands the baton to the next Youth development platform organises team to compete at J/24 World Championship A volunteer-led rebuild, Epigen's sails and entry support, and a Youth Selection Regatta win have given five young Victorian sailors a place on the world stage. by Carina Tomietto Posted 2 Nov 13:17 GMT Pwllheli Autumn Challenge Series overall Pwllheli Autumn Challenge Series overall Champagne sailing brings series to a close Pwllheli Sailing Club's Autumn Series reached its finale over the weekend of 31 October-1 November, with four races in Tremadog Bay delivering champagne sailing, changing fortunes and some exceptionally close corrected times. by Vicky Cox Posted 2 Nov 11:14 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 1 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 1 11th Hour Racing skipper sounded a little disappointed to have lost position slightly After her first night at sea onboard 11th Hour Racing, Francesca is holding eighth place in the 22-strong IMOCA fleet, as she continues downwind at a position about 100 nm southwest of the Fastnet Rock on the southwest tip of Ireland. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 2 Nov 10:24 GMT Star Worlds ready to take centre stage in Miami Star Worlds ready to take centre stage in Miami World Champions, Olympic medalists and more prepare for competition at Coral Reef YC In one week, the first warning signal will sound on Biscayne Bay as the 2026 Star World Championship Presented by Schoonmaker gets under way in Miami. An impressive fleet of 97 teams representing 17 nations is preparing to compete. by ISCYRA Posted 2 Nov 10:06 GMT Lincoln IOM Winter Series round 1 Lincoln IOM Winter Series round 1 Up and down the fleet skippers had tales of snakes and ladders Thick fog and no breeze on the journey from Burton on Trent for the trip to Lincoln for Rd1 of the MDWS; well at least until we turned into the club lake, where we met with a nice top suit breeze and visibility from one side of the lake to the other. by Darin Ballington Posted 2 Nov 09:43 GMT Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Brightlingsea Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Brightlingsea Series concludes with the traditional dinner and prize-giving Saturday 31st October dawned chilly and still, but as the tide came in at Brightlingsea Sailing Club and the sun came out, a 6-8knot breeze built from the east. The Brightlingsea volunteers welcomed the competitors with a quick briefing. by Mary Henderson-White Posted 2 Nov 08:47 GMT Sardinia Team Race Worlds 2026 overall Sardinia Team Race Worlds 2026 overall France retains title after exciting final day in Cagliari France claims its second consecutive OpenSkiff Team Racing world title in Cagliari, defeating Italy 1 of Lega Navale del Sulcis in the final. The Italian team had secured its place by overcoming round robin frontrunners Poland 2 in the semifinals. by Elena Giolai Posted 2 Nov 08:26 GMT Spectacular Start to the Route du Rhum Spectacular Start to the Route du Rhum Our video of the action plus the Monday morning fleet update It was a picture-perfect start in bright Autumn sunshine off Saint Malo as the 115-boat fleet started the 3,542 nautical mile Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe on Sunday 1st November at 1.02pm French time. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Nov 07:38 GMT AC Recon: Oct 31: Kiwis have a ripper AC Recon: Oct 31: Kiwis have a ripper On Saturday, ETNZ raced around the Back Paddock in marginal racing conditions. We've seen Emirates Team NZ sail their AC75, now sold to Team Australia, training alone in these conditions ahead of the 2021 America's Cup - and from the photoboat, it was an impressive display of speed and control. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 2 Nov 03:03 GMT Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe start Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe start Favourites in front after sunny downwind departure from Saint Malo After a picture perfect start in bright Autumn sunshine and light, favourable winds off Saint Malo in Northern Brittany it is many of the pre-race favourites who are leading the 115 boat Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe fleet. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 1 Nov 18:16 GMT Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann is Off Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann is Off A clean start in the 13th Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe Under sunny skies and light winds, Team Malizia skipper Boris Herrmann took a clean start in the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. The race from Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre is expected to take the IMOCA fleet around 10-12 days. by Team Malizia Posted 1 Nov 17:25 GMT Francesca Clapcich sets off on Route du Rhum Francesca Clapcich sets off on Route du Rhum The Italian-American skipper is one of 22 sailors in the IMOCA fleet At 1302 CET (1202 UTC) Francesca Clapcich crossed the start line of the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, the solo transatlantic race. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 1 Nov 16:40 GMT Illusion racing continues at Bembridge Illusion racing continues at Bembridge 18 skippers enjoyed a glorious autumnal day with lots of sun and a F3 Easterly Late neap tides over the weekend meant that only normal racing on Saturday afternoon was programmed. In the event eighteen Illusions enjoyed a glorious autumnal day with lots of sun and a Force 3 Easterly breeze. by Mike Samuelson Posted 1 Nov 14:10 GMT DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 5 DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 5 Palace coup overturns dynastic order With Dave Adams off on his successful DF95 campaign in South Africa family rivalry at home in Kent saw Adrian Tomlinson thrown off his throne by prince in waiting, his younger brother David. by Peter Jackson Posted 1 Nov 13:26 GMT A season on the water. A new adventure ahead. A season on the water. A new adventure ahead. Charter with X-Yachts in Haderslev, Denmark Throughout the 2026 season, guests had the opportunity to experience the X4° and X4³ directly from X-Yachts in Haderslev, Denmark. by X-Yachts Posted 1 Nov 12:00 GMT 2026 CTO J/24 Pre-Worlds Regatta 2026 CTO J/24 Pre-Worlds Regatta Gekko wins after Port Phillip weekend of extremes Kohei Ichikawa's Gekko has won the 2026 CTO J/24 Pre-Worlds Regatta after a four-race series that delivered two dramatically different days on Port Phillip. by Carina Tomietto Posted 1 Nov 10:40 GMT New Books from Adlard Coles Nautical New Books from Adlard Coles Nautical New releases from the Nautical book seller Adlard Coles Whether you're looking for cosy bunkside reading, practical advice on boat maintenance and sailing, or stories of adventure on the high seas, Adlard Coles is the world's largest nautical publisher with books for all levels of maritime interest. by Adlard Coles Posted 1 Nov 10:00 GMT 18ft Skiff Club Race 2 & SIXT Spring Champs Race 4 18ft Skiff Club Race 2 & SIXT Spring Champs Race 4 Yandoo team continue their Winning ways in the Eric Bowen Memorial Trophy As expected, the world champion Yandoo 18ft skiff team of John Winning Jr, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake continued on their winning way in Race 2 of the Australian 18 Footers League's Club Championship series on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 1 Nov 08:58 GMT Admiralty Court sends Knight-Fight to Trial Admiralty Court sends Knight-Fight to Trial The legal battle between Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Ben Ainslie has been sent to Trial The legal battle between Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Ben Ainslie has been sent for Trial in January 2028. The good news for the Defendant, Athena Racing, is that it will have the use of the AC75, formerly INEOS Britannia, in the 38th America's Cup regattas. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 31 Oct 23:04 GMT Class 40 fleet set for the Route du Rhum Class 40 fleet set for the Route du Rhum 39 scows and 10 pointy-bow boats, all lined up together With 49 boats on the start line, Class40 represents the largest fleet the race. 39 scows and 10 pointy-bow boats, all lined up together, ready to set off on a transatlantic that promises to be very interesting from a weather perspective. by Class40 Posted 31 Oct 20:59 GMT Zhik Backpacks and Luggage Zhik Backpacks and Luggage Built to protect your gear Reinforced seams, considered compartments and adjustable carry options, from everyday backpacks through to fully submersible drybags. by Zhik Posted 31 Oct 20:47 GMT Solo Midland Area Championship at Rutland Solo Midland Area Championship at Rutland Oliver Davenport wins after two closely fought races The 2026 Solo Midland Area Championship at Rutland Sailing Club delivered two closely fought races and some excellent sailing, despite Storm Austen threatening to disrupt the event. by Maria E. Franco Posted 31 Oct 20:42 GMT Allen SuperSouth Topper Championships at Poole Allen SuperSouth Topper Championships at Poole 71 sailors take part in the Topper 5.3 and 4.2 fleets The Allen SuperSouth was held at Poole Yacht Club, with 71 sailors taking part in the Topper 5.3 and 4.2 fleets. by Brooke Browning Posted 31 Oct 20:38 GMT J/70 North Americans 2026 Day 3 J/70 North Americans 2026 Day 3 Golden's Local Team takes the lead Halloween brought a spirited day of racing to the 2026 J/70 North American Championship on Saturday, hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 31 Oct 20:14 GMT iQFOiL Youth & Junior Europeans Overall iQFOiL Youth & Junior Europeans Overall Nov, Stopchenko, Patiño Riutord and Bas crowned champions in Varkiza Dramatic Medal Series brings thrilling comebacks, unexpected twists and four European titles as the championship concludes in Greece. by iQFOiL Class Posted 31 Oct 20:02 GMT ClubSwan 50 Worlds in Naples ClubSwan 50 Worlds in Naples The German boat EarlyBird wins The German boat EarlyBird wins the ClubSwan 50 World Championship with the Turkish All in One second. Hatari earns the Nations League. It has been a week of great sailing in the Gulf of Naples. by Nautor Swan Posted 31 Oct 17:58 GMT Sardinia Team Race Worlds 2026 day 2 Sardinia Team Race Worlds 2026 day 2 France and Poland 2 tied at the top, OpenSkiff Team Racing World title to be decided on Sunday Another exciting day of racing in Cagliari, with three round robins completed and the fourth interrupted by a thunderstorm. France and Poland 2 are tied on eight wins each, while Italy 1 moves up to third place. by Elena Giolai Posted 31 Oct 17:51 GMT All treats no tricks for Route du Rhum start All treats no tricks for Route du Rhum start Today has been mainly about the dock out of the 22 boat IMOCA fleet It is the day before the start of the Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe and the start town of Saint-Malo is in its pomp. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 31 Oct 17:43 GMT Francesca Clapcich ready for the Route du Rhum Francesca Clapcich ready for the Route du Rhum Her first solo Atlantic crossing onboard 11th Hour Racing Tomorrow, at 1302 CET (1202 UTC), I'll cross the start line of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. It's the final race of the 2026 racing season and my first solo Atlantic crossing onboard 11th Hour Racing, our foiling IMOCA. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 31 Oct 17:05 GMT Inclusive Keelboat Championship prevew Inclusive Keelboat Championship prevew Rutland to host in November using RS21 fleet Rutland Sailing Club is looking forward to welcoming competitors from across Europe and beyond for its International Inclusive Keelboat Championship 2026. by Paula Irish Posted 31 Oct 16:25 GMT Oldest videos of Dart 18 catamarans Oldest videos of Dart 18 catamarans Featuring some very strange adverts that include full assembly details We delve into the past, and round-up the oldest videos which show the popular racing catamaran, the Dart 18. It is crazy to see there were 300 boats at the first World Championships. by Magnus Smith Posted 31 Oct 14:32 GMT Herrmann set for first Solo Race aboard Malizia 4 Herrmann set for first Solo Race aboard Malizia 4 The German skipper returns to the legendary Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe The German skipper returns to the legendary Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe for his third participation, taking on a new challenge aboard Team Malizia's latest IMOCA as preparations continue for The Ocean Race around the world in 2027. by Team Malizia Posted 31 Oct 12:16 GMT Sam Goodchild determined to perform well Sam Goodchild determined to perform well In the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Ahead of the start, on Sunday, November 1st at 1:02 PM, Sam Goodchild is more than ready to embark on his first Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe in an IMOCA. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 31 Oct 11:58 GMT