Shaw and Partners 18ft Skiff racing Shaw and Partners 18ft Skiff racing Keagan York, looking for a change of fortune When Keagan York, the 2022-23 Australian 18ft skiff champion, lines up in his Shaw and Partners Financial Services 18 for the 2026-27 season at the Australian 18 Footers League, he will be looking for a change of fortune. by Frank Quealey Posted 5 Oct 20:07 BST 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week Preview 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week Preview Record fleet of 16 teams are ready to rumble, inspired in Valencia Brazilian teams Caballo Loco and Crioula both shone on today's short official practice races ahead of Tuesday's first races of the 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 5 Oct 19:56 BST Racing on the Edge 2026 Season Episode 5 Racing on the Edge 2026 Season Episode 5 The psychology behind SailGP success The latest episode explores the human side of elite sport, following Spain's Los Gallos and Canada's NorthStar as they take radically different approaches to building a winning team culture. by SailGP Posted 5 Oct 19:36 BST Bas de Waal secures 2026 Finn Grand Slam Bas de Waal secures 2026 Finn Grand Slam After the ninth and final event was sailed in Malcesine Bas de Waal from The Netherlands has won the first ever World Tour for Finns Grand Slam series after the ninth and final event was sailed in Malcesine on the first weekend in October. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Oct 19:28 BST Race Coaching at Attenborough Race Coaching at Attenborough A good test of whether the basics hold up when the wind isn't helping Saturday's forecast at Attenborough was a pleasant 8 to 10mph, but the forecast doesn't know about the islands, the trees and the local geography, so what the sailors actually got was sometimes 8 to 10mph, sometimes 5, sometimes nothing. by Dom Barnes Posted 5 Oct 17:58 BST Flying Fifteen Spanish Open Regatta in Palma Flying Fifteen Spanish Open Regatta in Palma A warm up for the fleet taking part in the European Championship The Flying Fifteen Spanish Open was held on the waters off the bay in the north of Palma on October 3 and 4, 2026. It was organised by Real Club Nàutic Puerto Pollença, by delegation of the RFEV. by Jonny Fullerton Posted 5 Oct 17:49 BST 12sqM Sharpie British Nationals 2026 12sqM Sharpie British Nationals 2026 The weather gods and Brancaster Staithe SC combined to provide the perfect event Despite some concerns scheduling the Nationals in October, the weather gods and Brancaster Staithe SC combined to provide the perfect end of season championships, with balmy conditions, sea courses with offshore breezes. by James Case Posted 5 Oct 14:36 BST RS Feva World Championship recap RS Feva World Championship recap It's the perfect time to reflect back on Travemünde Woche As we transition into a new season, it's the perfect time to reflect on our 2026 RS Feva World Championship, which was part of the RS Games in Travemünde, Germany. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 5 Oct 14:01 BST Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Barcolana58 presented by Generali update A great celebration at sea with Paltrinieri and 410 swimmers off Piazza Unità Barcolana58 presented by Generali enjoyed an action-packed Sunday of sport across several locations in Friuli Venezia Giulia. 410 swimmers took to the waters of the Gulf for Barcolana Nuota powered by Honda alongside ambassador Gregorio Paltrinieri. by Barcolana Posted 5 Oct 11:25 BST 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds Courtois Wins Sixth Consecutive Title San Francisco Bay may have a reputation as a stern teacher, but skipper Pauline Courtois (FRA) and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite Team proved to be quick studies at the 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship. by David Schmidt Posted 5 Oct 06:51 BST All fingers crossed in Athens All fingers crossed in Athens As 2026 5.5 Metre World Championship opens The 63rd 5.5 Metre World Championship was opened Sunday night at the Yacht Club of Greece in Piraeus, Athens. It is the first time ever that the class has hosted any of its major events in Greece. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Oct 06:41 BST Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia overall Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia overall Picot and Herbert crowned after a dramatic final day Strong, steady breeze and a testing swell provided the stage for a dramatic Medal Series at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia, with Vaina Picot and Sean Herbert claiming victory at the penultimate stop of the season. by IWSA Media Posted 4 Oct 23:12 BST Record fleet at Inclusion Championships 2026 Record fleet at Inclusion Championships 2026 222 athletes from 40 nations set for World Sailing's event in Portimão, Portugal A record 222 athletes from 40 nations will take to the water in Portimão as the World Sailing Inclusion Championships bring together leading sailors, established international competitors and a new generation of athletes from across the world. by World Sailing Posted 4 Oct 20:54 BST Switch Globals attract Foiling Elite to Lake Garda Switch Globals attract Foiling Elite to Lake Garda The entries includes an extraordinary number of champions from a range of fleets The countdown is on to the Switch foiling dinghy flagship event of the season - the Global Championship. Racing will be held at the northern end of Lake Garda, based at Torbole, arguably the best foiling venue in the world. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Oct 19:36 BST EurILCA Master Series 2026 in Gargnano overall EurILCA Master Series 2026 in Gargnano overall A spectacular grand finale in Gargnano Nearly 90 sailors from 11 nations for the last of the 13 events in the European series. Eight races in conditions ranging from light breeze to 18 knots, with strong Italian results overall and across the age categories. by Elena Giolai Posted 4 Oct 19:35 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Celebration Time Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Celebration Time Weather conditions that showcased the beautiful fleet of 253 boats Blessed by weather conditions that showcased the beautiful fleet of 253 boats gathered by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez for this wonderful festival of racing, the Maxi, Tradition and Modern yachts enjoyed an exceptional week. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 4 Oct 19:31 BST Kayospruce H2 Travellers Trophy at Warsash Kayospruce H2 Travellers Trophy at Warsash Breaking the tie Little wonder then that the H2 Class, with their strong thread of Merlin Rocket DNA courtesy of designer Keith Callaghan, have their own Travellers Series with this being one of the high spots for their racing year. by David Henshall Posted 4 Oct 18:23 BST Solgreen opens the J80 Winter Series with a win Solgreen opens the J80 Winter Series with a win Manuel de Tomás' team victorious in València Manuel de Tomás' team wins the opening event of the season at the RCN de Valencia in a weather-affected weekend that nevertheless allowed five races to be completed (4-1) by Pep Portas Posted 4 Oct 18:06 BST Star class Vintage Gold Cup 2026 overall Star class Vintage Gold Cup 2026 overall Jennings and Lopes win at Gull Lake, Michigan The 2026 Vintage Gold Cup came to a close after eight races, with Jack Jennings and Arthur Lopes claiming the laurel wreath following a superb week of consistent racing in the classic wooden Star fleet. by ISCYRA Posted 4 Oct 18:01 BST Entries open for ORC Europeans 2027 in Málaga Entries open for ORC Europeans 2027 in Málaga Notice of Race published and official championship website now live Registration is now open for the 2027 ORC European Championship, which will bring Europe's leading offshore racing fleet to Málaga from 4 to 12 June 2027. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 4 Oct 13:15 BST First two days of the EurILCA Master Series First two days of the EurILCA Master Series Hosted by Italy in Gargnano The event is organised by Circolo Vela Gargnano under the authority of the Italian Sailing Federation, with the support of Regione Lombardia and with Alpe Adria del Garda as event partner. by Elena Giolai Posted 4 Oct 11:14 BST Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia day 4 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia day 4 Medal Series line-up complete in Sardinia The final places in the Medal Series were decided in a thrilling final day of qualifying at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia, with 20 knots of steady breeze producing close racing at the front and drama right through the fleet. by IWSA Media Posted 4 Oct 10:46 BST YC Italiano Sailing Calendar 2027 revealed YC Italiano Sailing Calendar 2027 revealed Fifteen events and ten months of activity The Yacht Club Italiano 2027 Sports Calendar was presented today during the Genoa International Boat Show, outlining a season that will run from January to October with fifteen events and ten months of activity on the water. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 4 Oct 10:24 BST That's a wrap on summer 2026 That's a wrap on summer 2026 Sunburn, sailing and serious mileage Well, that was quite a summer! Rooster have spent the last few months doing what we love most, getting out and about, meeting sailors, supporting events and generally spending far too much time talking about sailing. by Rooster Sailing Posted 4 Oct 09:00 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez overall Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez overall A sumptuous finale As the fleets set sail this Saturday morning in brilliant sunshine and a well-established breeze, there was still pretty much all to play for in each of the 20 categories. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 4 Oct 07:34 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concludes Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concludes V claims 2026 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge A second place to Sir Peter Ogden's 77ft Jethou in Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez's Maxi 1 class was enough to hand Karel Komárek's 100ft V the IMA's coveted Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge (MMIC) title for 2026. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 4 Oct 07:27 BST M32 World Championship overall M32 World Championship overall YoungBlood finishes a four-year climb to win The team in red spent four years learning how to win together. On Saturday in Newport, YoungBlood sealed it with a title. by M32 World Posted 4 Oct 07:09 BST Svea are the toast of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Svea are the toast of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez A hard-fought win to keep up their streak As the showcase Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concluded, Svea maintained their remarkable winning record, winning the J Class to remain unbeaten at every regatta that they have raced since the powerful Tore Holm design moved to Swedish ownership in 2022. by J Class Association Posted 3 Oct 20:39 BST Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Over 200 paddlers entered in Barcolana Grado SUP Experience From the Gulf of Trieste to the Grado Lagoon and the Lago dei Tre Comuni, Barcolana58 presented by Generali is now in full swing, bringing water sports across Friuli Venezia Giulia today. by Barcolana Posted 3 Oct 18:37 BST iQFOiL U23 World Championships overall iQFOiL U23 World Championships overall Aimee Bright and Leonardo Tomasini crowned world champions in Puck Super-light Slalom delivers a dramatic Medal Series as Tomasini overturns Pilloni's lead and Bright completes a dominant week on the Bay of Puck by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 3 Oct 18:18 BST CIC Normandy Channel Race 2027 preview CIC Normandy Channel Race 2027 preview All signs point to continued success as the event moves closer to its 20th anniversary After a record-breaking 2026 edition—marked by unprecedented intensity and speed—the event is set to launch its 18th edition on Sunday, May 30, 2027. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Oct 16:30 BST GWA Wingfoil World Championships Dakhla cancelled GWA Wingfoil World Championships Dakhla cancelled The result of circumstances beyond anyone's control The GWA regrets to announce that the GWA Wingfoil World Championships, scheduled for 6-11 October 2026 in Dakhla, Morocco, will no longer take place. by IWSA Media Posted 3 Oct 15:14 BST Happy 25th Birthday to the K6 Happy 25th Birthday to the K6 Looking back at the 2001 Y&Y test and review, and how the class started Recently while clearing out my loft I came across a Yachts & Yachting test and review of the boat from back in February 2002. So I thought it would be timely to reflect on it and what they thought of it. by John Tabor Posted 3 Oct 14:52 BST Globe40 2028-2029 - Federico Waksman interview Globe40 2028-2029 - Federico Waksman interview The Uruguayan sailor had a historic victory in the 2023 Mini Transat After a historic victory in the 2023 Mini Transat, Uruguayan sailor Federico Waksman is continuing his offshore racing journey with a new challenge: the Globe40. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Oct 11:37 BST France win Offshore Double Handed Worlds France win Offshore Double Handed Worlds Thrilling final-race showdown in Marseille Thomas Andre and Colombe Julia (FRA01) have triumphed at the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship, winning the final race after a nail-biting battle that went right down to the wire. by World Sailing Posted 3 Oct 07:15 BST M32 World Championship day 3 M32 World Championship day 3 YoungBlood Climbs to the Top The M32 World Championship has a new leader. Miles Julien's YoungBlood climbed to the top Friday after a heavy-air day near Halfway Rock that delivered some of the most dramatic racing of the week. by M32 World Posted 3 Oct 00:23 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 5 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 5 Reckoning hour in the sun With at least two more wonderful races to be contested between now and Saturday evening, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez hit the home straight today under skies filled with promise. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 2 Oct 22:51 BST Maxi classes wide open Maxi classes wide open Going into final day of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez With a day lost due to a failing wind yesterday off the Baie de Pampelonne, today Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez's maxi race committee sent the Maxi 100 and Maxi Grand Prix racers off on a 28-mile coastal southwest towards Cavalaire-sur-Mer. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 2 Oct 22:18 BST J Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 4 J Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 4 Double bullet day for Svea sees them back on terms for Saturday decider Swedish flagged Svea won both of today's close, exciting races for the J Class at Les Voiles de Saint Tropez to set up what promises to be an engaging showdown with Rainbow for the prestigious annual regatta's final race Saturday. by J Class Association Posted 2 Oct 20:25 BST ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura overall ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura overall Brazil's Francisco "Kiko" Dal Ri crowned champion Brazil's Francisco "Kiko" Dal Ri, from Porto Alegre, has been crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Men's World Champion in Vilamoura after a final day that kept the title open until the last races. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 2 Oct 20:13 BST Flying Fifteen Belgian Nationals Flying Fifteen Belgian Nationals We gathered a fine fleet of twelve boats. The Belgian Championship at Lake Plate Taille (SNEH) was held a bit earlier this year due to a scheduling conflict with the European Championship in Palma. by Alain Kinard Posted 2 Oct 20:05 BST J80 fleet set for the 2026–2027 Winter Series J80 fleet set for the 2026–2027 Winter Series Weather conditions in València could have a significant influence on the opening weekend The 2026-2027 season gets under way this weekend at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia, with close to 20 teams, six races scheduled and defending champions Solgreen back to lead the charge in a competitive national and international fleet. by Pep Portas Posted 2 Oct 19:47 BST Barcolana58 presented by Generali kicks off Barcolana58 presented by Generali kicks off 318 young sailors take to the water for the Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving In keeping with tradition, the flag-raising ceremony at the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano officially opened Barcolana58 presented by Generali. by Barcolana Posted 2 Oct 18:09 BST iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 5 iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 5 Bright and Pilloni lead the top ten into the medal series Maya Gysler and Stanislaw Trepczynski shine on the penultimate day as the top ten Men and Women secure their places in Saturday's Medal Series by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 2 Oct 17:31 BST RS Vareo Inlands at Milton Keynes RS Vareo Inlands at Milton Keynes Coaching on Friday, then the final event of the Rooster National Tour The RS Vareo Inland Championships for 2026 saw a return to Milton Keynes Sailing Club with sponsorship again from Illuminis Insight Software. This was also the final event of the Rooster National Tour for the class. by Paul North Posted 2 Oct 17:25 BST Ferrari Hypersail announces new operational hub Ferrari Hypersail announces new operational hub Livorno, Italy, will serve as headquarters for both shore-based and offshore operations Ferrari Hypersail - the innovative 100-foot full foiling monohull project designed to challenge the oceans - announces its new operational hub in Livorno, located within the Azimut Yachts' spaces. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 2 Oct 15:47 BST Beyond Assumptions Beyond Assumptions What Cyclops load data revealed about a mysterious dismasting The case of 'Bloom' highlights the growing importance of load monitoring in offshore sailing. Data recorded by a Cyclops load sensor demonstrates how objective measurements can lead to conclusions very different from initial assumptions. by Cyclops Marine Posted 2 Oct 14:30 BST RS800 contenders for Rooster National Tour finale RS800 contenders for Rooster National Tour finale Who is in the running for the podium With the final event of the RS800 Rooster National Tour coming up this weekend, it's a good chance to recap the season and find out who is in the running for the podium! by Blake Tudor Posted 2 Oct 13:00 BST