Stay locked in with Zhik Dinghy Boots Stay locked in with Zhik Dinghy Boots Every fast lap starts at your connection to the boat Every fast lap starts at your connection to the boat. The Hiking X Boot leads the range, proven across ILCA Olympic gold from 2016 to 2024. by Zhik Posted 13 Jul 21:00 BST SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Preview SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Preview The SSL 47 yachts are back in action on Lake Neuchâtel this week The SSL 47 yachts are back in action on Lake Neuchâtel this week as six more teams aim to book their ticket to the SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 in Rio, the Football World Cup... in sailing. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 13 Jul 20:45 BST 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 1 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 1 The first day kicks off in outstanding conditions The first day of the 2026 470 Junior World Championship delivered outstanding sailing conditions in Gdynia. by International 470 Class Association Posted 13 Jul 20:29 BST Fireball Ulster Championship at Galway Bay Fireball Ulster Championship at Galway Bay Noel Butler and Stephen Oram were the clear winners Noel Butler & Stephen Oram were the clear winners of the Fireball Ulster Championship, held at Galway Bay SC. The class and club were blessed with a spectacular weekend of blistering sunshine and temperatures of 28 degrees accompanied by decent breezes. by Frank Miller Posted 13 Jul 18:03 BST A+T Instruments launches the HFD5 Graphic Display A+T Instruments launches the HFD5 Graphic Display A replacement and upgrade for the discontinued B&G H5000 display Marine electronics specialist A+T Instruments has launched the HFD5. Designed as a direct, drop-in replacement and upgrade to the B&G H5000 display, the HFD5 addresses an important gap in the market for those who rely on this display size. by A+T Instruments Posted 13 Jul 17:00 BST The Meier Trophy to debut at the Melges 24 Worlds The Meier Trophy to debut at the Melges 24 Worlds Will be awarded annually to the highest-finishing female helm The 2026 Melges 24 World Championship will introduce a new perpetual trophy next September that recognizes excellence at the helm while celebrating a family's enduring connection to sailing and maritime tradition. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 13 Jul 15:42 BST Round the Island Race photos from David Harding Round the Island Race photos from David Harding Capturing nearly all of the top 25 IRC finishers overall We have some great shots from another photographer busy in the Solent at the weekend. David Harding says, "I did my usual thing of going all the way around and, by sheer coincidence, I think I shot all bar two of the top 25 IRC finishers overall. by David Harding Posted 13 Jul 13:55 BST Cowes and Back race from Lymington Town SC Cowes and Back race from Lymington Town SC A two horse race The most popular race of the series turned out to be a two horse race with most of the fleet having other commitments that day or understandably did not fancy the return leg from Cowes with a forecast of up to 27 knots from the South West. by Pat Stables Posted 13 Jul 13:04 BST International Moth UK Nationals overall International Moth UK Nationals overall Sunday gave the sailors and spectators a scintillating conclusion Sunday gave the sailors and spectators a scintillating conclusion to the Wetsuit Outlet International Moth UK Championship. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Jul 12:47 BST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta begins Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta begins The world's best kiteboarders and windsurfers return to Long Beach for the OCR The road to Los Angeles 2028 continues this week as the world's best kiteboarders and windsurfers descend on Long Beach, California, for the 2026 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta (OCR). by Long Beach OCR Posted 13 Jul 12:33 BST Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria overall Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria overall Alessandro Tomasi and Vaina Picot were crowned champions Alessandro Tomasi and Vaina Picot were crowned champions at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup in Calabria after mastering a dramatic final day in which they were challenged by the weather as well as their rivals. by Alec Wilkinson Posted 13 Jul 12:18 BST Ancasta Race Boats partners with Sangiorgio Marine Ancasta Race Boats partners with Sangiorgio Marine To bring new Reichel/Pugh-designed Admiral 42 racer to market Ancasta Race Boats has announced a new partnership with Sangiorgio Marine to bring the new Reichel/Pugh-designed Admiral 42 racing yacht to market - a yacht engineered with the singular purpose of winning the Admiral's Cup. by Ancasta Group Posted 13 Jul 12:00 BST 72nd Senior Schools Championship 72nd Senior Schools Championship 70 Fireflys at Itchenor conclude event with the traditional 'race home' Monday got off to a promising start with a steady westerly breeze as the fleet assembled at Itchenor for the Senior Schools Firefly Championship. However, the sailing gods had other ideas, with the wind fading and swinging round. by Ryan Breach Posted 13 Jul 10:26 BST Flying Fifteen National Championship day 3 Flying Fifteen National Championship day 3 The fickle conditions continue but two more races are completed Day three of the 2026 Flying Fifteen National Championship at Tees & Hartlepool YC dawned with slightly cooler weather, a light but consistent wind and – mercifully – no sign of the visibility-reducing haze that had delayed proceedings previously. by UK Flying Fifteen Association Posted 13 Jul 06:37 BST Salcombe YC Summer Series race 4 Salcombe YC Summer Series race 4 There was more than a little trepidation amongst the Yawl sailors There was more than a little trepidation amongst the Yawl sailors gathered on the Yawl pontoon in anticipation of the fourth race of the Salcombe Yacht Club Summer Series, with wind speeds topping 43 mph at Prawle Point. by David Greening Posted 12 Jul 21:07 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans overall 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans overall Champions crowned in Eckernförde as the Baltic has the final say The final day of the 2026 European Championship turned out to be the hardest of the whole regatta, and in the end it was the one day the Baltic refused to play along. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 12 Jul 20:14 BST Europe Class World Championship overall Europe Class World Championship overall Men's and Women's titles awarded to Denmark and Belgium After nine races sailed in demanding conditions on the waters of the Gulf of Gdansk, the new Europe Class World Champions have been crowned. Martin Brønlund Olesen (Denmark) claimed the men's world title. by Europe Class World Championship 2026 Posted 12 Jul 19:31 BST 6th AEGEAN 600 overall 6th AEGEAN 600 overall A record turnout of entries, and smiles all around At last night's Awards Ceremony held for the 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600, not only were the podium finishers in numerous categories recognized for their achievements, but it was clear that all teams who entered this year's race were also winners. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 12 Jul 19:26 BST 49th MSC Week at Point YC, Durban 49th MSC Week at Point YC, Durban The Cape team notched up 8 wins out of the 12 races sailed Visiting sailors claimed the top honours in the main event in the 49th running of the MSC Week hosted from 6 - 10 July by Point YC offshore Durban; Tony Norris and his team on TNT Racing from Cape Town dominated the ORC Nationals right from the get-go. by Sophie Thompson Posted 12 Jul 18:05 BST Looking forward to the 100th Solution class event Looking forward to the 100th Solution class event Here's to the next hundred! When eight Solution sailors gathered on the shore of Hunts SC for the very first Solution open meeting, none of them could have imagined what the next two decades would bring. by Kathryn Clark Posted 12 Jul 15:41 BST Henri-Lloyd Cowes Week 2026 Après Party Henri-Lloyd Cowes Week 2026 Après Party A new daily destination for sailors and spectators to reconnect, refuel and relive the racing This August, Henri-Lloyd is bringing a fresh social experience to Cowes Week with the launch of the Henri-Lloyd Après Party, a daily post-race gathering designed to keep the spirit of the water alive long after the finish line. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 12 Jul 14:30 BST Worrell 1000 Returns in 2028 for Legacy Run Worrell 1000 Returns in 2028 for Legacy Run A legendary catamaran race with a legacy spanning over half a century The organizers of the legendary catamaran race, The Worrell 1000, have announced the event's return, officially scheduled for 2028. by Beverley J Simmons Posted 12 Jul 13:36 BST GP14 Leinster Championship at Howth GP14 Leinster Championship at Howth Six race winners but Boyles take the title Thirty-two GP14s travelled to Howth Yacht Club on the 4th and 5th of July for the GP14 Leinster Championship. With the World Championships at Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club only a few weeks away, the event was good practice. by William Draper Posted 12 Jul 13:02 BST Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 5 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 5 Battle lines drawn for deciding Medal Series Alessandro Tomasi confirmed himself as the man to beat at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup in Gizzeria, Calabria after another dominant display secured top spot and direct qualification for Sunday's final. by Alec Wilkinson Posted 12 Jul 12:44 BST Flying Fifteen National Championship days 1 & 2 Flying Fifteen National Championship days 1 & 2 A light wind start at Tees & Hartlepool YC The UK Flying Fifteen fleet, along with several boats from Ireland and one from Australia, have gathered at Tees & Hartlepool Yacht Club for their 2026 National Championship. It's been over thirty years since a F15 championship has been held at the club. by UK Flying Fifteen Association Posted 12 Jul 10:57 BST 19th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall 19th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall A yacht that won regattas 100 years ago repeats its victory in the Big Boat category A sailing boat that won regattas 100 years ago repeats its victory in the Big Boat category of the Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 12 Jul 10:55 BST 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island overall 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island overall Drama continues without champions on final day It came as no surprise to the competitors in the 2026 505 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen, to wake on the final morning to find the weather hot and sunny, and with a stiff breeze across Chichester Harbour. by Chris Thorne Posted 12 Jul 10:29 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 5 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 5 Protests, Plot Twists and a New Nacra Leader — Everything Set for the Finals The leaderboards were shaken in every class, the jury had a busy evening, and Sunday's Finals — just two races, with all scores now adjusted so that no boat carries a gap bigger than 9 points — promise a genuinely open fight for every title. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 12 Jul 09:46 BST Round the Island Race Tom Hicks Photo Gallery Round the Island Race Tom Hicks Photo Gallery More stunning images from an exceptional race As many wake up a little later than usual on Sunday morning after watching the England vs. Norway football match, here are some stunning images by Tom Hicks of the fleet enjoying the superb conditions. by Tom Hicks Posted 12 Jul 09:18 BST Streaker Nationals at Sunderland Day 2 Streaker Nationals at Sunderland Day 2 Two races completed before the wind switched off completely Day 2 of the Noble Marine Streaker National Championship at Sunderland YC began with an overcast sky. Light winds were forecast all day and races 2 and 3 of the championship were completed before the breeze switched off completely. by Richard Hanby Posted 12 Jul 07:36 BST International Moth UK Nationals Day 3 International Moth UK Nationals Day 3 If Friday was fantastic, then Saturday was stunning If Friday was fantastic, then Saturday was stunning, as Portland Harbour put the calms of Thursday into distant memory with a cracking 12 knot breeze, gusting up to 14 in the afternoon. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Jul 22:59 BST Exceptional Round the Island Race Exceptional Round the Island Race Hailed as one of the best in years This year's 'exceptional' Round the Island Race has been hailed as one of the best in years. Over 800 boats gathered at the Royal Yacht Squadron line this morning (Saturday) for the 95th edition of the iconic race. by Matt White Posted 11 Jul 22:06 BST Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week 2026 overall Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week 2026 overall Five women, and only one man, on the podium! As we all know, this was far from Tom and Rachael's first rodeo. If there's one thing we've learnt from watching them race throughout the week, it's their remarkable ability to remain calm and composed, whatever the conditions or whatever unfolds. by John Burn Posted 11 Jul 18:56 BST Round the Island Race photos from Martin Augustus Round the Island Race photos from Martin Augustus The sunshine definitely helped make everything sparkle Martin Augustus has kindly shared his shots from the start of the RTIR at Cowes this morning. The sunshine definitely helped make everything sparkle. by Martin Augustus Posted 11 Jul 18:45 BST 470 Junior World Championship starts in Gdynia 470 Junior World Championship starts in Gdynia 55 entries, 19 nations, 5 days of racing starts today The 2026 470 Junior World Championship will take place in Gdynia, Poland, from 11 to 17 July 2026 as part of Gdynia Sailing Days, the largest sailing festival in the Baltic region and Northern Europe. by International 470 Class Association Posted 11 Jul 18:38 BST Spanish wave Windsurfing Cup Spanish wave Windsurfing Cup Marino Gil reigns supreme in Pozo Izquierdo Pozo Izquierdo beach once again became the heart of Spanish windsurfing with the staging of the Spanish Wave Windsurfing Cup, as part of the 38th Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup. by Gran Canaria Windsurf World Cup Posted 11 Jul 17:45 BST Round the Island Race Ingrid Abery Photo Gallery Round the Island Race Ingrid Abery Photo Gallery Catching the fleet as they exited the Western Solent, past Hurst Castle and on to the Needles Ingrid Abery was out on the water in the spectacular conditions to catch the Round the Island Race fleet as they exited the Western Solent, past Hurst Castle and on to the Needles. Enjoy her fantastic photos! by Ingrid Abery Posted 11 Jul 17:17 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez preparation under way Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez preparation under way Organisation built on proven experience and a constant attention to detail The organisation of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, whose 28th edition will take place from 26 September to 4 October, is built on proven experience and a constant attention to detail. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 11 Jul 16:28 BST 2nd America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge Preview 2nd America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge Preview Set for October 3-4 at Newport, Rhode Island The Herreshoff Museum and the America's Cup Hall of Fame are proud to announce the 2026 America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge, set to take place October 3-4, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island. by Richard Matthews Posted 11 Jul 15:30 BST UK sail training sector's 47,000+ days at sea UK sail training sector's 47,000+ days at sea Amid rising need for youth development opportunities The UK's sail training sector delivered more than 47,000 days at sea in 2025, according to a new review published today by the Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO). by Association of Sail Training Organisations Posted 11 Jul 13:15 BST Dinghy designer's descendants to compete at Worlds Dinghy designer's descendants to compete at Worlds Four great-grandchildren of Ian Proctor to compete in Topper Worlds at Quiberon Roger Proctor, youngest son of the world-renowned yacht and dinghy designer, Ian Proctor, is delighted to announce that IPD is supporting four of Ian's great grandchildren to participate in the World Championship. by Roger Proctor Posted 11 Jul 12:56 BST Round the Island Race Tim Jeffreys Photo Gallery Round the Island Race Tim Jeffreys Photo Gallery Tim Jeffreys caught the action in the Solent as the fleet of over 800 yachts set off Tim Jeffreys caught the action in the Solent as the fleet of over 800 yachts set off from Cowes for the Round the Island Race 2026. by Tim Jeffreys Posted 11 Jul 10:50 BST Philip Köster and Daida Ruano defend their titles Philip Köster and Daida Ruano defend their titles At Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Pozo Izquierdo delivered another unforgettable day of competition as stronger winds finally arrived after the calima died down this Thursday, providing the ideal stage for an action-packed day at the Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup. by Gran Canaria Windsurf World Cup Posted 11 Jul 10:10 BST BLT's Perfect Eight Seals Cork Week Overall Win BLT's Perfect Eight Seals Cork Week Overall Win Sam Laidlaw's Royal Yacht Squadron Quarter Tonner completed a perfect week Sam Laidlaw's Royal Yacht Squadron Quarter Tonner BLT completed a perfect Cork Week, winning all eight races sailed in IRC Three to win the overall prize for Cork Week, the Kinsale Kettle. by Louay Habib Posted 11 Jul 09:19 BST Streaker Nationals at Sunderland Day 1 Streaker Nationals at Sunderland Day 1 A day of two parts... but only one race! The Streaker fleet have arrived at Sunderland YC for the Noble Marine Streaker National Championships. Day one was a day of two parts... but only one race! by James Dawes Posted 11 Jul 06:05 BST International Moth UK Nationals Day 2 International Moth UK Nationals Day 2 Four fantastic races for the fleet on Friday in a fourteen knot breeze After basking in the sunshine and bimbling on the boats while looking out on a millpond Portland Harbour on Thursday, the wind filled in as predicted on Friday to provide four fantastic races for the fleet in a 14 knot breeze from the South East. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Jul 23:24 BST 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 4 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 4 Consistency brings the biggest reward After yesterday's lay day, the wind decided to set some different tests for the 90 boats contesting the 505 World Championships at Hayling Island Sailing Club. by Chris Thorne Posted 10 Jul 22:58 BST Europe Class Worlds in Gdansk Update Europe Class Worlds in Gdansk Update Strong Winds and Big Waves Launch Racing After two days of stormy weather, racing finally got under way on Friday, 10 July, at the 2026 Europe Class World Championship on the waters of the Gulf of Gdansk. by Europe Class World Championship 2026 Posted 10 Jul 22:49 BST