International Dragon Edinburgh Cup Day 3 International Dragon Edinburgh Cup Day 3 Seat of the pants sailing and race victory for Jan Eckert There may have been only one race on day three, but what a race it was, with gusts of up to 30 knots from the west-south-west, torrential rain squalls between sunny spells, nasty short seas and plenty of shifts for the sailors to contend with. by British Dragon Association Posted 20 Aug 21:08 BST 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero preview 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero preview 52 Super Series fleet is ready for a Royal Cup rumble at Puerto Calero, Lanzarote Next week's Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup is the 4th regatta of the 5 events which form the 2026 season and the second back-to-back regatta in breezy Lanzarote after last month's Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 20 Aug 20:49 BST RS Tera SW Traveller Series at Starcross preview RS Tera SW Traveller Series at Starcross preview Club's annual fun and friendly open meeting is coming up on 5th September The annual Starcross Yacht Club Tera Open is happening once again, this year on 5 September. It is part of the RS Tera SW Traveller Series, which is a series of events running throughout the region over the summer months. by Starcross Yacht Club Posted 20 Aug 19:05 BST Abersoch Mirror Week 2026 Day 4 Abersoch Mirror Week 2026 Day 4 The Great 11:00 Optimism (Phil vs Reality, Round 7) The forecast promised strengthening winds, so PRO Phil - armed with hope, a whistle, and the kind of determination usually reserved for people assembling flat-pack furniture - announced that racing would begin at 11:00 sharp. by A Long-Lens Spectator Posted 20 Aug 17:57 BST British Army sailors rescue Barn Owl British Army sailors rescue Barn Owl Exhausted bird given refuge 70 miles offshore during RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race An unexpected crew member joined the British Army Sailing Association's Sun Fast 3600 Fujitsu British Soldier for the final stages of the 50th Anniversary RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Aug 17:17 BST Star Europeans return to Medemblik Star Europeans return to Medemblik 76 teams from over 20 nations, 12 World Champions, and one of the most iconic venues The countdown has begun for the 2026 Star European Championship, which will bring 76 teams from more than 20 countries to Medemblik from 24 to 29 August for one of the most anticipated events of the Star Class season. by ISCYRA Posted 20 Aug 17:01 BST 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 12 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 12 Rush hour, match racing and Little Regina Sam Hall's Lombard 46 Pata Negra completed the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race in the early hours of Thursday morning, provisionally winning IRC One after a compelling race-long battle with Challenge Ocean. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Aug 16:57 BST Bembridge SC mid August keelboat racing Bembridge SC mid August keelboat racing Including the BSC annual regatta, and a visit to Sea View YC Four One-Designs went out on a beautiful sunny afternoon with a brisk warm wind just west of south. The course was Tara, Derrick, thru the line, Under Tyne, Britten and finish at Under Tyne with all marks to starboard except for the finish. by Mike Samuelson et al Posted 20 Aug 16:19 BST B14 National Championship form guide B14 National Championship form guide Who should we be watching at Mumbles YC this weekend? The B14 fleet heads west this weekend for the Pathfinder Homes National Championships at Mumbles Yacht Club. Following an excellent season and a Global Championship in Torbay, the class now turns its attention to the battle for the National title. by Lucy Loughton Posted 20 Aug 16:09 BST Tenby Sailing Club celebrates 90 years Tenby Sailing Club celebrates 90 years The Welsh club was founded on July 19th 1936 Founded on July 19th 1936, first of all in Quaterdeck on Pennyless Cove Hill, then in the hut at the end of the pier, and finally settling in the present building, formerly a warehouse leased by Thomas Sleeman to store incoming goods from Bristol. by Geoff Titterton Posted 20 Aug 15:45 BST 2026 Fireball World Championship Aftermovie 2026 Fireball World Championship Aftermovie All the daily action with sailor interviews and more! The 2026 Fireball World Championship, hosted by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club, saw 85 boats competing with sailors from 14 nations represented. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Aug 14:47 BST Bassenthwaite set for September double-header Bassenthwaite set for September double-header With the One Design Youth Weekend and Great North Asymmetric Challenge September is shaping up to be a busy month at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club, with two open meetings attracting youth sailors and asymmetric racers from across the North. by Bass Press Posted 20 Aug 14:10 BST SailGP: Questions aplenty over Season 6 future SailGP: Questions aplenty over Season 6 future Sea change coming for SailGP teams, as Season 6 end looms - and changes must be made. The groups have been confirmed for the Rockwool Germany Sail Grand Prix in Sassnitz. But how many events will remain in Season 6? What are the bottom placed teams going to be able to do come the Transfer Season? Big opportunities await new talent. by Richard Gladwell Posted 20 Aug 13:44 BST How to fit a Barton Removable Mainsheet Traveller How to fit a Barton Removable Mainsheet Traveller Spanning the cockpit seats when sailing whilst being easily removed to give maximum cockpit space The Barton Removable Mainsheet Traveller System is designed to span between the cockpit seats when sailing whilst being easily removed to give maximum cockpit space when you want to relax on board. by Barton Marine Posted 20 Aug 12:00 BST IRC Welsh National Championships Preview IRC Welsh National Championships Preview Being held as part of Pwllheli Sailing Club's Celtic Regatta Pwllheli Sailing Club is once again proud to host the IRC Welsh National Championships on the 4th to the 6th September 2026. As part of our Celtic Regatta it also offers YTC cruiser racing so there is truly something for everyone. by Victoria Cox Posted 20 Aug 11:35 BST Osprey Nationals 2026 Runners & Riders Osprey Nationals 2026 Runners & Riders Returning to the iconic Mount's Bay in September with one of the most competitive fleets for years The 2026 Osprey Nationals return to the iconic Mount's Bay for the 2026 edition over the 3rd to 6th September. Locations like this attract top teams, and this year boasts one of the most competitive fleets for years. by Peter Greig Posted 20 Aug 10:15 BST Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 4 Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 4 Prix d'Elegance Headlines the Day From Top Gun and A Clockwork Orange to Moana, The Little Mermaid, superheroes, X-rays and plenty more, the docks at Hamilton Island were transformed this morning for the much-loved Prix d'Elegance. by Hamilton Island Race Week Posted 20 Aug 09:46 BST Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Torquay Day 4 Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Torquay Day 4 The forecasted 15-20 knots kicked in from the WNW Day four of the Noble Marine RS200 National Championship started slightly slower than usual with light unstable wind a hangover from the passing cold front, as well as different types of hangovers from those who frequented 'Spoons' the night before. by Charlie Whitaker Posted 20 Aug 08:58 BST An unprecedented Topper grand slam An unprecedented Topper grand slam Hurricane Hari's Nationals win secures quadruple-title achievement 15-year-old sailor from Dunchurch, Warwickshire, Hari Clark, blew-away the competition to secure decisive victory at the Topper National Championships last week at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA). by Richard Clark Posted 20 Aug 08:02 BST Vaikobi's #1 Most Asked Question Vaikobi's #1 Most Asked Question Do buoyancy aids have expiry dates? While buoyancy aids don't come with an official expiry date; sun exposure, salt, heavy use and poor storage can compromise the performance of your PFD overtime. by Vaikobi Posted 20 Aug 08:00 BST ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus overall ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus overall Hermionie Ghicas and Erik Scheidt crowned champions Hermionie Ghicas of Greece and Erik Scheidt of Brazil have been crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Champions after six days of racing and changing conditions on Aarhus Bay. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 20 Aug 06:37 BST International Dragon Edinburgh Cup Day 2 International Dragon Edinburgh Cup Day 2 A change in conditions brought some new faces to the front of the fleet A change in conditions brought some new faces to the front of the fleet on day two of the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix at Cowes where races three and four of the eight race series were completed. by British Dragon Association Posted 20 Aug 06:13 BST 2026 Formula Kite Youth Worlds Urla Day 1 2026 Formula Kite Youth Worlds Urla Day 1 Urla provides an atmospheric setting for the championships The Skoda Formula Kite Youth World Championships have begun in Urla with Argentina's Catalina Turienzo and Switzerland's Gian Stragiotti making perfect starts, each winning all four races on the opening day. by IKA Media Posted 19 Aug 22:43 BST The Ocean Race Atlantic to recognise ocean action The Ocean Race Atlantic to recognise ocean action An expanded Racing for the Ocean Teams Challenge features new awards for ocean impact The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 will feature two competitions: one is a transatlantic sailing race for elite offshore racing teams; the other sees those same sailors on a mission to protect our blue planet. by The Ocean Race Posted 19 Aug 21:47 BST Entries open for Soak Insure Tide Ride 2026 Entries open for Soak Insure Tide Ride 2026 Moth and Switch fleets added to usual 29ers, RS800s and wingfoilers For the third year in a row, the Soak Insure Tide Ride is back at Hayling Island Sailing Club on the 26th and 27th of September 2026 for two days of exciting racing. by George Charlton Posted 19 Aug 20:03 BST Another Olympic medallist answers the ILCA's call Another Olympic medallist answers the ILCA's call Ireland's Annalise Murphy has applied to return to top-level ILCA 6 competition Some boats you sail. The ILCA, it seems, is one you keep coming back to. That's the storyline running through the class this year, and it's about to get its biggest chapter yet. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 19 Aug 18:02 BST Wayfarer Southern Area Championship at Whitstable Wayfarer Southern Area Championship at Whitstable Some exhilarating two-sail reaches The Wanderer class kindly invited the Wayfarer class to share a race course, and start line, with them at their National Championships at Whitstable. The course was shared with the club racing - from Darts to Toppers. by Andrew Wilson Posted 19 Aug 17:06 BST Abersoch Mirror Week 2026 Day 3 Abersoch Mirror Week 2026 Day 3 Perfect Conditions & Perfect Chaos (the good kind) Day 3 dawned with conditions so perfect that even the most weather-obsessed sailor couldn't complain. Yes, really. No wind shifts, no surprise squalls, no "character-building" drizzle. by A Suitably Enthusiastic Spectator Posted 19 Aug 16:38 BST Henri-Lloyd Sail Free Henri-Lloyd Sail Free Others are already on the water, and you could be too All season, people have been turning one purchase into real time on the water, swapping the shortlist for the shoreline. Get the gear, and you're in the same boat. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 19 Aug 16:30 BST Pace Declared Overall Winner Under IRC Pace Declared Overall Winner Under IRC In the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026 The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to confirm that Johnny Vincent's Volvo 70 Pace has been declared the overall winner under IRC for the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Aug 15:22 BST Fireball Inlands at Yorkshire Dales Preview Fireball Inlands at Yorkshire Dales Preview Being held at Grimwith Reservoir on 12th and 13th of September Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club are very pleased to host the Fireball Inland Championships at Grimwith Reservoir on 12th and 13th of September. by YDSC Posted 19 Aug 13:57 BST Irish Multihull Northern Championship 2026 Irish Multihull Northern Championship 2026 Ballyholme also hosts the ambitious Irish Sea Challenge Ballyholme Yacht Club recently played host to an unforgettable weekend of high-speed sailing as the Irish Sea Challenge and Irish Multihull Northern Championships took centre stage from August 7th to 9th, sponsored by Victoria Pinkerton Estate Agents. by Richard Swannie Posted 19 Aug 13:34 BST Supporting the Next Generation Supporting the Next Generation Through the Eric Twiname Trust There's nothing quite like seeing a fleet of young sailors lining up on the start line, ready to race, learn and have a whole lot of fun on the water. by RS Sailing Posted 19 Aug 12:06 BST Chichester Harbour Race Week overall Chichester Harbour Race Week overall Hot regatta attracts near record attendance Wow! What a great week was enjoyed during this relentless summer of sun. 383 boats (some 573 competitors) representing 66 clubs from not only all parts of the UK but also from Germany and beautiful Mount Martha in Victoria, Australia, came to enjoy. by Greg Wells Posted 19 Aug 12:01 BST World Sailing 2025 Impact Report World Sailing 2025 Impact Report Demonstrating drive for greater inclusivity in the sport World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, today released its 2025 Impact Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the federation's progress towards social inclusion across the sport. by World Sailing Posted 19 Aug 10:30 BST Cowes Week's Women's Day supported by Sunsail Cowes Week's Women's Day supported by Sunsail Women building confidence on the water From first sail to the helm: the women building confidence on the water at North Sails Cowes Week by Sunsail Posted 19 Aug 09:30 BST Scoles Trophy at Overy Staithe Scoles Trophy at Overy Staithe A blustery sail for the 19 sailors taking part It was a blustery sail for the Scoles Trophy, held at Overy Staithe SC. Race Officers Camilla Warner and Simon Wilson-Stephens set the fleet off from a start line on the sea wall for both races, and the fleet enjoyed planing conditions in the lagoon. by Jennie Clark Posted 19 Aug 08:27 BST Border Counties Midweek Series at Llyn Brenig Border Counties Midweek Series at Llyn Brenig Costa del Brenig with a 7-9 knot Southerly breeze with some stronger gusts Tuesday 11th August saw 20 visiting sailors arrive at the club to compete. Clubs represented were Bala, Budworth, Elton, Nantwich, Port Dinorwic, Scammonden, Shotwick, Shropshire SC, Winsford Flash, as well as Llyn Brenig. by Andy Davey & Andrew Roberts Posted 19 Aug 06:57 BST Inaugural Lyme Regis SC Mayor's Shield Inaugural Lyme Regis SC Mayor's Shield Light winds and a slightly moody sky greeted the sailors Light winds and a slightly moody sky greeted sailors for the inaugural Mayor's Shield, a new concept created as part of the sporting Lyme initiative. by Ian Wallace Posted 19 Aug 06:42 BST World Match Racing Tour Finals Preview World Match Racing Tour Finals Preview Historic Double-Header at Amaala Yacht Club The World Match Racing Tour makes its Saudi Arabian debut this November, with AMAALA Yacht Club set to host the 2026 World Match Racing Tour Finals and Women's World Match Racing Tour Final. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 19 Aug 06:04 BST International Dragon Edinburgh Cup Day 1 International Dragon Edinburgh Cup Day 1 The first two of eight windward-leeward races completed in the central Solent With its biggest fleet in 30 years, the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix got under way off Cowes with the first two of eight windward-leeward races completed in the central Solent. by British Dragon Association Posted 19 Aug 05:42 BST Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 3 Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 3 Full Send in the Southerly - big breeze, passing rain squalls and plenty of ups and downs Day three of Hamilton Island Race Week presented by American Express delivered the full Whitsundays racing experience, with more big breeze, passing rain squalls and plenty of ups and downs as the fleet charged into the Nautilus Marine Classic races. by Hamilton Island Race Week Posted 19 Aug 01:09 BST RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 10 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 10 Palanad 4 Proves the Concept as Class40 Battle Goes to the Wire Antoine Magré's radical Mach 50 Palanad 4 finished third on the water in the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race behind Pace and Varuna 6 in an elapsed time of 8 days 1 hr 44 mins 31 secs. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 18 Aug 22:16 BST 21st Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta Underway 21st Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta Underway A spectacular start with 39 boats, with 10-15 knot westerly winds and gusts of 20 knots A long and spectacular start for the Palermo-Montecarlo 2026, the summer offshore race organized by the Circolo della Vela Sicilia in collaboration with the Yacht Club de Monaco and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by Palermo-Montecarlo Posted 18 Aug 21:42 BST Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Torquay Day 3 Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Torquay Day 3 Well, tricky Tuesday sure lived up to its name... The fleet arrived down on the quay with 'all' sailors feeling fresh and well rested after the deadly combo of a big day of racing coupled with karaoke night. The wind looked promising and the sound of fluttering jibs on the shore got the excitement going. by Henry Hallam Posted 18 Aug 19:17 BST Rooster Sponsor 2026 ILCA Worlds Rooster Sponsor 2026 ILCA Worlds Named Official Clothing Sponsor of the 2026 ILCA World Championships at Dún Laoghaire, Ireland Rooster Sailing is proud to support the world's leading ILCA sailors as Official Clothing Sponsor of the 2026 ILCA World Championships in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. by Rooster Posted 18 Aug 18:30 BST ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 5 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 5 Shifty Winds Challenge Sailors on the Penultimate Day Very inconsistent and shifty winds made for a difficult day on Aarhus Bay, with only one race completed in the men's gold fleet as the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships entered its final stages. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 18 Aug 18:26 BST Abersoch Mirror Week 2026 Day 2 Abersoch Mirror Week 2026 Day 2 Everything looked set for a textbook day of racing The Committee Boat proudly took its position at 9am, ready for an 11am start — a model of punctuality, professionalism, and optimism. The windward mark was plonked down in a neat little 8-knot westerly, and everything looked set for racing. by An Extremely Enthusiastic Spectator Posted 18 Aug 17:34 BST