2026 J/70 UK Nationals concludes 2026 J/70 UK Nationals concludes Strongest fleet in years goes down to the wire Thirty teams converged on the Solent for the 2026 UK J/70 National Championships, creating one of the strongest domestic fleets in recent memory. The fleet split was 18 Corinthian and 12 open, including six Mixed-Plus teams and two youth entries. by Max Clapp Posted 1 Jul 18:10 BST 2026 Youth Sailing Worlds Update 2026 Youth Sailing Worlds Update Over 400 sailors already confirmed With six months to go, registration for the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships has exceeded 400 sailors across all classes. by Prow Media Posted 1 Jul 18:05 BST Bangor Regatta 2026 Bangor Regatta 2026 A roaring success! "We had a ball, some of the closest racing I can remember for a long time... with a wide variety of conditions to challenge everyone", is just one in a long list of positive feedback for Bangor Regatta. by Rory Flannigan Posted 1 Jul 17:59 BST Dart 15 Nationals at Stone Dart 15 Nationals at Stone What a scorcher of an event! What a scorcher of an event! The 2026 Dart 15 Nationals were held at Stone Sailing Club on the beautiful River Blackwater in Essex last weekend. Forty-two entrants arrived to the type of hot weather and warm water that you would expect in the Med. by Jenny Ball Posted 1 Jul 17:43 BST World Champion vs European Champion World Champion vs European Champion A Blockbuster Copa del Rey Mapfre Duel in Sail Racing ORC A The Sail Racing ORC A class will once again be one of the highlights of the 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre, featuring a world-class fleet led by the reigning ORC World Champion and the reigning European Champion. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 1 Jul 16:24 BST Caribbean Inclusive Development Program in Antigua Caribbean Inclusive Development Program in Antigua Building more than sailors at the inaugural event The Caribbean Inclusive Development Programme championed inclusive sailing at the National Sailing Academy, bringing together coaches, sailors and programme leaders from across the region for a week dedicated to learning, collaboration and opportunity. by RS Sailing Posted 1 Jul 16:00 BST Classic & Vintage International 14 POW Cup Race Classic & Vintage International 14 POW Cup Race The traditional pattern of a 6 lap, Triangle-Sausage course After two frustrating days of either too little or too much wind, the Classic & Vintage International 14 fleet awoke to bright sunshine and a healthy breeze for POW Day. by Tris Nelson Posted 1 Jul 15:22 BST Transat Paprec 2027 Registrations Open Transat Paprec 2027 Registrations Open The 18th edition will set sail from Concarneau on the 18th April 2027 OC Sport Pen Duick, organiser of the Transat Paprec, today published the Notice of Race setting out the rules and conditions for entry to the 18th edition of this iconic event. by Thomas Howson Posted 1 Jul 14:38 BST Topper Regional Junior Championships at the WPNSA Topper Regional Junior Championships at the WPNSA South and South-West at the iconic venue On Saturday and Sunday 20th and 21st of June, I was one of many Topper sailors who competed in the South and South-West Regional Junior Championships in Weymouth. by Alex Murray Posted 1 Jul 14:03 BST Phantoms at Gorleston – a view from the back Phantoms at Gorleston – a view from the back Four visitors joined 5 locals from Gorleston and surrounding broads clubs Four visitors joined 5 locals from Gorleston and surrounding broads clubs for the Phantom open meeting at Gorleston this weekend. The fleet made a fair proportion of entries to the annual beach regatta highlight of the club calendar. by Nick Crickmore Posted 1 Jul 13:22 BST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 2 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 2 Bluebottle Dominates Race 3 as German Sapphire Storms Back to Win Race 3 Day two of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki delivered two contrasting races in shifting conditions — and by the end of it, the leaderboard had been shaken up considerably. by Sofie Parikka Posted 1 Jul 13:11 BST I14 2026 Prince of Wales Cup Week overall I14 2026 Prince of Wales Cup Week overall One series race and the Round Great Cumbrae Island Race on the final day The final day of Prince of Wales Week featured two very different races: one final series race to decide the overall standings, followed by the traditional Round Great Cumbrae Island Race, a spectacular standalone finale to the regatta. by George Yeoman Posted 1 Jul 12:31 BST 2026 Supernova Nationals at Filey 2026 Supernova Nationals at Filey The fleet of 60 helms welcomed by warm 22 degrees sunshine A great turnout of 60 Supernovas ventured to Filey Sailing Club for the 30th Anniversary National Championship. We were welcomed by warm 22 degrees sunshine, a welcome break for those who travelled up from the South. by Cliff Milliner Posted 1 Jul 12:05 BST All set for the 64th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy All set for the 64th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy More than 200 boats, over 40 classes and competitors will descend on Ullswater this weekend More than 200 boats, over 40 classes and competitors from across Britain will descend on Ullswater this weekend for one of the UK's most iconic sailing events. by Jack Allan Posted 1 Jul 10:48 BST Get your 2026 Taittinger RSYC Regatta entry in Get your 2026 Taittinger RSYC Regatta entry in Last chance before late entry increase Entries are shaping up for another bumper edition of the Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta, 24-26 July, one of the premier events in the annual Solent racing calendar. by Royal Solent Yacht Club Posted 1 Jul 10:20 BST Bala Sailing Club Long Distance Weekend Bala Sailing Club Long Distance Weekend The race gets bigger and bigger, with 70+ boats now taking part Wind the clock back 4 years, the Bala SC long distance weekend struggled to top 30 boats, which is incredible when you think that our club sits on the longest lake in Wales which on the right day has the perfect SW straight up the lake. by Rob Sloggett Posted 1 Jul 06:45 BST 2026 Clagett and U.S. Para Sailing Championships 2026 Clagett and U.S. Para Sailing Championships Twenty-five sailors complete three days of racing, preceded by a two-day coaching clinic Twenty-five sailors competing at the 24th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships have completed three days of racing which was preceded by a two-day coaching clinic. by Sam Crichton Posted 1 Jul 06:20 BST Solos at West Oxfordshire SC Solos at West Oxfordshire SC Bless the patrol boat crew who had cheerfully endured unrelenting sun all day The West Oxfordshire Sailing Club Solo open meeting was held on 27th June with seven travellers and, disappointingly, only two home competitors. by Andrew Turberfield Posted 30 Jun 21:36 BST Vaikobi Appoints Exclusive Distributor in Japan Vaikobi Appoints Exclusive Distributor in Japan Starboard Japan appointment strengthens Global Expansion Vaikobi, the Australian-owned performance watersports brand trusted by paddlers, sailors and foilers worldwide, today announced a partnership with Starboard Japan, led by Nakagama Yoichi, to establish "Vaikobi Japan" as its exclusive distributor in Japan. by Vaikobi Posted 30 Jun 21:30 BST First Phase Completed at Foiling Week 2026 First Phase Completed at Foiling Week 2026 Finley Dickinson wins in the 40 boat Switch One Design fleet The first phase of the 13th edition of Foiling Week has come to a close. Until July 5th, the international event continues to bring the global foiling community together in Malcesine. by Nicola Maggio Posted 30 Jun 20:31 BST Spring Series at Royal Temple YC overall Spring Series at Royal Temple YC overall Ramsgate already enjoying the Summer Series The RTYC 15 boat fleet had a busy seven-race Spring Series on short courses in the area between the North and South Forelands, or between Broadstairs and Sandwich Bay as far as Deal. Conditions varied from a full gale to a flat calm. by Peter Jackson Posted 30 Jun 18:57 BST Wanderer Inlands at Grafham Water Wanderer Inlands at Grafham Water Shades of the hot summer of 1976? Six Wanderers made their way to a sweltering Grafham Water for their 2026 Inland Championships. We were sharing with the Wayfarer fleet who were holding their Nationals over three days, and were fortunate not to sail on the Friday. by Adam Wickenden Posted 30 Jun 16:51 BST 13th SESCA Antigua Sailing Day Regatta 13th SESCA Antigua Sailing Day Regatta St Edmundsbury enjoys appropriately Caribbean-like conditions Members and visitors enjoyed Caribbean-like conditions for the St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association's 13th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta at Lackford Lake, north-west of Bury St Edmunds, on Sunday, 28th June. by Mike Steele Posted 30 Jun 16:40 BST RS21 Hellenic Sailing League Launches in Style RS21 Hellenic Sailing League Launches in Style 19 crews from Greece's top sailing teams battled it out on the Athenian Riviera The inaugural Hellenic Sailing League powered by Grivalia got underway in spectacular fashion, 27-28 June, as 19 crews from Greece's top sailing teams battled it out in over 20 knots of breeze on the Athenian Riviera. by Bex Foot Posted 30 Jun 15:44 BST Haven Knox-Johnston sponsor Largs Regatta Festival Haven Knox-Johnston sponsor Largs Regatta Festival All set for an action packed and fun filled week The collaboration comes hot on the heels of its recent boat insurance partnership with Yacht Havens and helps to bring the local sailing community together for an action packed and fun filled week. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 30 Jun 14:30 BST Bembridge SC Late June Keelboat Racing Bembridge SC Late June Keelboat Racing 6 knots from the south was just enough A start line was laid between Under Tyne and Fitzwilliam, and, given the light conditions, a single round upwind to Tara, downwind to the newly laid Britten, and back to the line was set. by Robin Joy & Mike Samuelson Posted 30 Jun 14:18 BST Clipper Race fleet begins final ocean crossing Clipper Race fleet begins final ocean crossing Departing Washington, DC for Oban, Scotland The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet has departed Washington, DC on its final ocean crossing of the 2025-26 edition, setting course across the North Atlantic for Oban, Scotland, as teams enter the closing leg of the global race route. by Kathryn Pridie Posted 30 Jun 13:33 BST Firefly Itchenor Burgee 2026 Firefly Itchenor Burgee 2026 Eighty years on the same lawn Eighty years ago, on the very lawn where this year we gathered with our glasses of rosé, the Firefly was born. A group of International 14 sailors had set themselves a simple ambition: to create a dinghy that younger sailors would love. by Alex Baxter Posted 30 Jun 13:26 BST Salcombe YC Summer Series race 3 Salcombe YC Summer Series race 3 A plethora of short tacking on all windward legs Following a week of intense heat, the slightly cooler conditions (24 degrees) were welcomed by 14 crews. Less inviting was a very gentle breeze from the south west, against a flood tide. by Chris Skelhorn & Emily Hoar Posted 30 Jun 12:39 BST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 1 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 1 The opening day delivered everything sailing fans could ask for The fleet kicked off one of the season's most anticipated regattas off Helsinki on Monday, with a day that delivered everything sailing fans could ask for: postcard-perfect conditions, bold tactical calls, and a tightly fought battle for the lead. by Sofie Parikka Posted 30 Jun 12:12 BST 2026 Warsash Optimist Open 2026 Warsash Optimist Open Classic Solent conditions for more than 80 sailors More than 80 sailors arrived bright and early to Warsash Sailing Club for the 2026 Warsash Optimist Open, powered by West Hill Park School, enjoying a memorable day of close racing in classic Solent conditions. by Liz Robinson Posted 30 Jun 09:58 BST Super-hot Wayfarer Nationals at rafham Water Super-hot Wayfarer Nationals at rafham Water Half the entrants were competing at their first ever Wayfarer Nationals The Wayfarer National Championship were held from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June at Grafham Water Sailing Club. Twenty-six entries came from over 20 different clubs, from as far as Lochaber in North Scotland and South Cork in Ireland. by Andrew Wilson Posted 30 Jun 08:43 BST Annandale Sailing Club 70th Anniversary Regatta Annandale Sailing Club 70th Anniversary Regatta A memorable - and very windy - weekend of events Annandale Sailing Club celebrated its 70th anniversary with a memorable - and very windy - weekend of events. by Carol Beattie Posted 30 Jun 07:15 BST AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team, has splashed and tow tested their AC75. The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team has splashed and tow tested their AC75 from Lorient France. We have video of the launch and tow-test, plus an interview with Antoine Carraz, Technical Director for the French team. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 30 Jun 03:30 BST GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 Spectacular opening day in Marstrand, Sweden Sunshine, fresh winds and hundreds of spectators combined to deliver a spectacular opening day of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden, as eighteen of the world's best match racing teams launched their campaigns on the iconic waters off Marstrand. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 30 Jun 03:25 BST Titan Spirits Clyde One Design Regatta Preview Titan Spirits Clyde One Design Regatta Preview A welcome return to the Royal Gourock Yacht Club One of the Clyde's favourite sailing events is making a welcome return as the Titan Spirits Clyde One Design Regatta prepares to bring competitive racing, spectacular scenery and a vibrant sailing community back to Gourock this weekend. by Graeme Galbraith Posted 29 Jun 22:05 BST Emberton Park Sailing Club Celebrates 70 Years Emberton Park Sailing Club Celebrates 70 Years A glance at the Emberton Park Sailing Club burgee might not immediately suggest a sailing club A glance at the Emberton Park Sailing Club burgee might not immediately suggest a sailing club. A stag's head on a green background seems an unusual emblem for a watersports club—until you know its history. by Mike Griffiths Posted 29 Jun 21:56 BST Burton Merlin Rocket Open Burton Merlin Rocket Open The legendary welcome and hospitality from the club Burton SC at Foremark Reservoir were delighted to host the Merlin rocket open meeting last Sunday. As well as providing our legendary welcome and hospitality, we were also able to offer the 17 crews who made the journey a good wind of 12 to 15 knots. by Mike Hampton Posted 29 Jun 21:48 BST Tasar Nationals at Paignton Tasar Nationals at Paignton Our happy sailing story must begin with the sad tale of the storm Our happy sailing story must begin with the sad tale of the storm, the south easterly & the smashing rollers; a combination of chaos which rampaged along our southwest coastline last January culminating in the total obliteration of the Porthpean slipway. by Sarah Desjonqueres Posted 29 Jun 21:46 BST Broadstairs Streaker Open Broadstairs Streaker Open 18 boats from local clubs Margate YC and Downs SC and visitors as faraway as Up River YC join in 18 boats from local clubs Margate YC and Downs SC and visitors as faraway as Up River YC joined a growing fleet of Broadstairs SC, Streakers for a steamy hot weekend in the popular coastal town of Broadstairs on the Kent coast. by Jonny Fullerton / Regatta Services Posted 29 Jun 21:24 BST La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery The relaunch sends a strong message ahead of the 38th America's Cup The third AC75 to be relaunched by a team competing in the America's Cup, the La Roche-Posay Racing Team's boat - now resplendent in the azure blue and white colours of its title sponsor - returned to the water for its first sail since leaving Barcelona. by K-Challenge Posted 29 Jun 21:19 BST Boat Building Academy launch day Boat Building Academy launch day Graduates joyously plunge their new boats into the sea at Lyme Regis The latest graduates from the Boat Building Academy (BBA) couldn't disguise their joy as they launched their new boats into the sea at Lyme Regis on the hottest June day ever recorded. by Boat Building Academy Posted 29 Jun 20:29 BST Solo Unassisted Non-stop Arctic Circumnavigation Solo Unassisted Non-stop Arctic Circumnavigation Climate crusader's record attempt is possible now due to sea ice reduction Sailing to prove what climate change has already cost us, one explorer sets off on a voyage that should not be possible by Ocean Research Project Posted 29 Jun 19:36 BST Laserfest 2026 at Whitstable Yacht Club Laserfest 2026 at Whitstable Yacht Club Activating as many as possible of the 80+ Lasers stored on the beach WYC's annual festival of Laser/ILCA racing took place over the weekend June 27/28 - the objective being to activate as many as possible of the 80+ Lasers stored on the beach and invite friends from other clubs to join the fun. by Steve Gray Posted 29 Jun 18:50 BST Moth Lowrider UK Nationals at Rutland Moth Lowrider UK Nationals at Rutland Phil Henry wins in his Prowler The weekend of 19th-21st June was the start of the heatwave that hit the UK, and on the Friday the fleet were greeted with a warm southerly breeze that started out at around 10 knots but gradually built throughout the day. by John Butler Posted 29 Jun 17:48 BST Ancasta Summer Blast brings yacht owners together Ancasta Summer Blast brings yacht owners together Raising thousands for the Ellen MacArthur Trust Ancasta's Summer Blast customer boating event has raised over £6000 for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, adding to their long-standing partnership, while bringing together owners, friends and families for a memorable weekend on and off the water. by Ancasta Group Posted 29 Jun 16:30 BST 25th Admiral's Cup entries open 1st July 2026 25th Admiral's Cup entries open 1st July 2026 The schedule has been published, setting out the key dates and activities The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) announces that entries will open on 1 July 2026 for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, marking the 25th edition of one of offshore racing's most prestigious international team competitions. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 Jun 14:30 BST Kiel 29er EuroCup - Recap Kiel 29er EuroCup - Recap Light winds prevailed for most of the event Four days and nine races in Kiel delivered a complete and highly technical EuroCup, testing consistency across the entire 29er fleet. by 29er Class Posted 29 Jun 14:26 BST