USA A-Class Midwinter Championship day 3 USA A-Class Midwinter Championship day 3 The Fleet Stays on the Gas Three more races are in the books on Day Three at the A-Class Midwinter Championship, hosted by the Upper Keys Sailing Club in Key Largo. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 31 Jan 01:42 GMT Hong Kong Race Week 2026 Day 2 Hong Kong Race Week 2026 Day 2 Leaders consolidate positions at the top “Yesterday was brutal. It was really hard for race management because of the wind conditions, and today we expected the same, if not more,” said Principal Race Officer Barry Truhol. by Vivian Ngan Posted 31 Jan 00:36 GMT SailGP: Black Foils "pumped" to be sailing again SailGP: Black Foils "pumped" to be sailing again SailGP's biggest ever in-season repair - has put the Black Foils on track to fly once more Black Foils wing trimmer Blair Tuke says his team is “absolutely pumped” at the prospect of racing in front of a roaring home crowd, with a dramatic recovery effort reigniting hopes of seeing them back on the Auckland start line. by Will Carson, SailGP Posted 30 Jan 22:21 GMT SailGP: Team lists announced for Auckland SailGP: Team lists announced for Auckland SailGP have released the crew lists for the 13 teams that will compete in Auckland The countdown is on to the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Auckland, the second event of the 2026 SailGP Season. by Will Carson, SailGP Posted 30 Jan 22:12 GMT Entries open for Carmela Cup 2026 Entries open for Carmela Cup 2026 Racing in Sonars at Queen Mary reservoir in April Requests for Invite for the RYA Two-Boat Keelboat Team Racing Championship for the Carmela Cup are now being accepted. by Robin Tott Posted 30 Jan 21:51 GMT Royal Varuna Yacht Club Masters Championship Day 1 Royal Varuna Yacht Club Masters Championship Day 1 An international fleet of ILCA 6s, 7s, and OKs battle it out in a shifting breeze It's tricky to say no when you're asked to sail at an event at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Thailand, so when John Higham of Element 6 Evolution invited me to the Masters Regatta, I naturally jumped at the chance. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Jan 18:26 GMT America's Cup: Olympic Gold medalist joins ETNZ America's Cup: Olympic Gold medalist joins ETNZ 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist Iain Jensen (AUS) has joined America's Cup Defender, Emirates Team NZ 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist Iain Jensen (AUS) has joined America's Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand. Jensen is currently sailing in SailGP as the Wing Trimmer for the Australian team, the Bonds Flying Roos, winners of three SailGP Grand Finals. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 30 Jan 13:05 GMT Chart adventure at RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Chart adventure at RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Holiday and training course exhibitors are on hand to help turn your plans into quality time Dreaming of warm-water sailing, of new experiences or building skills and confidence afloat in 2026? by RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Posted 30 Jan 12:30 GMT Florida to host 2026 International WASZP Games Florida to host 2026 International WASZP Games Pensacola's emergence as a global destination for high-performance sailing Pensacola's emergence as a global destination for high-performance sailing will be on full display in March 2026, when the Pensacola Yacht Club hosts a two-week world foiling showcase culminating in the 2026 International WASZP Games, March 24–28 by Pensacola Yacht Club Posted 30 Jan 09:51 GMT Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja day 1 Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja day 1 Wind dominates opening day with only one race completed Weather conditions marked the first day of competition in Torrevieja, limiting the event to a single race. by Prensa Sailing Comunicación Posted 30 Jan 09:09 GMT Warren Jones Int'l Regatta penultimate day Warren Jones Int'l Regatta penultimate day The Semi Finals have started It was a stacked Penultimate Day of racing at the 2026 Warren Jones International Regatta, with the Round Robin and Quarter Finals complete and the Semi Finals started. by Alex Dare Posted 30 Jan 04:46 GMT SailGP: Progress report on Black Foils repair SailGP: Progress report on Black Foils repair A look at the complex repair of the Black Foils F50 at SailGP Technologies facility in Southampton SailGP Technologies Director, Joel Marginson, takes us behind the doors at SailGP Technologies facility in Southampton, where a new port stern section is being fabricated to form part of the repair to the Black Foils F50. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 30 Jan 04:38 GMT USA A-Class Midwinter Championship day 2 USA A-Class Midwinter Championship day 2 Midway in the Mangroves: Momentum Building We're at the halfway point of the A-Class Midwinter Championship, and it's becoming clear that Bruce Mahoney (USA) is putting on a show! A-Cat sailors were treated with another day of 10-18 knot breezes. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 30 Jan 02:05 GMT Junior DN & Ice Optimist Worlds and Europeans Junior DN & Ice Optimist Worlds and Europeans Completing the entire racing program is a rare accomplishment in ice sailing From January 21-25, 2026, the town of Znin in Poland became the beating heart of international youth ice sailing, hosting the Junior DN and Ice Optimist World and European Championships. by Darius Gerasimavicius Posted 29 Jan 18:45 GMT Quentin Debois finish time predictions Quentin Debois finish time predictions Belgian sailor currently has a 133-hour lead over the world record Belgian skipper Quentin Debois expects to cross the finish line during the night between Friday and Saturday, January 31, at around 1 a.m. Belgian time. This is, of course, to be confirmed, as it is an estimate based on current routing information. by Laurence Hannon Posted 29 Jan 17:50 GMT Interviews with The Famous Project CIC Interviews with The Famous Project CIC The first all-female crew to circumnavigate the globe non-stop The Famous Project CIC is a remarkable team of eight sailors from around the globe, including skipper Alexia Barrier, Dee Caffari, Annemieke Bes, Rebecca Gmür Hornell, Deborah Blair, Molly LaPointe, Támara Echegoyen, and Stacey Jackson. by SeaClear Communications Posted 29 Jan 15:10 GMT Warren Jones International Match Race Day 3 Warren Jones International Match Race Day 3 The Danes come on strong Dane Matias Rossing was the performer of the day as the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta moved through from the last of the round robin series, past the quarter final and into the semi-finals. by John Roberson Posted 29 Jan 14:16 GMT Charlie Dalin will not participate this season Charlie Dalin will not participate this season Sam Goodchild will skipper the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance After reflection and in consultation with his medical team, Charlie Dalin has made the decision not to participate in the 2026 IMOCA circuit season and to focus fully on his recovery. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 29 Jan 14:08 GMT All the IRC Championships in 2026 All the IRC Championships in 2026 There's a full and varied season ahead The RORC Rating Office is pleased to confirm the calendar for the 2026 GBR IRC Championships and the IRC European Championship, setting out a busy and wide-ranging season of IRC racing from May through to September. by RORC Rating Office Posted 29 Jan 13:56 GMT USA A-Class Midwinter Championship day 1 USA A-Class Midwinter Championship day 1 Day one delivered straight away. Almost as far south as you can sail in the continental U.S., tucked among the mangroves of the Upper Keys SC, with flamingos lifting off and turquoise water stretching in every direction, the annual A-Class Midwinter Championship is officially under way. by WindDance Creative Posted 29 Jan 12:14 GMT Rockstars rev up for Rutland Rockstars rev up for Rutland John Merricks Tiger Trophy is next in the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series There's a stellar line-up for this weekend's Tiger Trophy at Rutland Water Sailing Club. Predicting a winner would be a fool's game... by Andy Rice Posted 29 Jan 11:59 GMT Freestyle Pro Tour Boot Düsseldorf 2026 Freestyle Pro Tour Boot Düsseldorf 2026 Dive into full replays of the qualifying rounds and finals Relive the full FPT Boot Düsseldorf 2026 show with complete video coverage from start to finish. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 29 Jan 11:40 GMT America's Cup: Kiwis get into new routines America's Cup: Kiwis get into new routines Emirates Team NZ sailed a training session involving just one AC40 in the Rangitoto Channel. Emirates Team New Zealand sailed again, today, Thursday with a training session involving just one AC40 in the Rangitoto Channel. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 29 Jan 09:30 GMT Cyclades Cup returns for its third edition Cyclades Cup returns for its third edition This June in Antiparos, Greece In the heart of the Aegean, where light, wind and open horizons define the rhythm of sailing, the Cyclades Cup will return for its third edition from 10-13 June 2026 in Antiparos, Greece. by Pilot Room Posted 29 Jan 09:21 GMT World Sailing Day Announced World Sailing Day Announced A new global movement announced at boot Düsseldorf At boot Düsseldorf, the world's largest yacht and watersports show, the official launch of World Sailing Day was announced. Scheduled annually on 28 May, the initiative aims to unite the global sailing community. by Kealan Oberholzer Posted 29 Jan 07:36 GMT NZ sailors praise Warren Jones Regatta NZ sailors praise Warren Jones Regatta With the Freo Doctor producing some glamour racing conditions Day 2 of competition heated up at the 2026 Warren Jones International Regatta, with the Freo Doctor producing some glamour racing conditions which led to local talent Marcello Torre sitting in first after Day 2. by Alex Dare Posted 29 Jan 06:49 GMT A strand of Globe40 Leg 4 arrivals in Valparaiso A strand of Globe40 Leg 4 arrivals in Valparaiso Four competitors arrived within 4 hours after 7,000 miles The first "pointu" arrived just 5 days and 11 hours after the first "scow". Four competitors arrived within 4 hours after 7,000 miles. by Sirius Events Posted 29 Jan 06:36 GMT Warren Jones International Match Race Day 2 Warren Jones International Match Race Day 2 Terrific Torre still undefeated Marcello Torre and his Gage Roads Sailing team rolled on through the second day of the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta still undefeated after ten rounds. Speaking at the end of the day the skipper put their performance down to "experience". by John Roberson Posted 28 Jan 21:27 GMT Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja starts tomorrow Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja starts tomorrow 419 Optimist sailors representing 30 countries set to compete The regatta, organised by the RCN de Torrevieja, starts tomorrow, Thursday 29th January, and runs until Sunday 1st February. In its 2026 edition, the Euromarina Optimist comes of age and establishes itself as a true spectacle of children's sailing. by Prensa Sailing Comunicación Posted 28 Jan 20:56 GMT Blackwater SC sends team captain to Monaco Blackwater SC sends team captain to Monaco Callum Marshall represents UK at the Optimist Team Racing Championships The Blackwater Sailing Club is excited to announce that cadet Callum Marshall kicked off 2026 in style as he was captain of the UK team at the Monaco International Optimist Team Racing Championships held from 14-18 January. by Gay Ayton Posted 28 Jan 19:06 GMT British thoughts on the IOM Worlds in Gladstone British thoughts on the IOM Worlds in Gladstone Reflections on an Australian Masterpiece This is the story of that remarkable achievement, seen through the eyes of a competitor who travelled halfway around the world to witness it: Reflections on an Australian Masterpiece! by Nigel Barrow Posted 28 Jan 17:40 GMT The fleet is forming for ACYR 2026 The fleet is forming for ACYR 2026 The fleet is forming. The Classic Regatta returns to Nelson's Dockyard. Registration momentum is building for the 37th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, and we are delighted to share that many classic yachts have already confirmed their place on the starting line for April 15-20, 2026. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 28 Jan 15:37 GMT RYA Schools National Match Racing Championship RYA Schools National Match Racing Championship Royal Thames YC host rescheduled 2025 event in Sonars A team from Royal Hospital School claimed victory over a weekend of top level competition for the latest edition of the RYA Schools National Match Racing Championship. by British Keelboat Sailing Posted 28 Jan 14:55 GMT Notts County Cooler 2026 Notts County Cooler 2026 Midlands Winter Series event sees over 20 dinghies and 10 windsurfers The 2026 Notts County Sailing Club County Cooler had a good entry with over twenty dinghies and ten windsurfers. It was cool but not freezing and there was a light to moderate wind, and that rare commodity on Saturday of sunshine (most of the time). by David Eberlin Posted 28 Jan 13:01 GMT Henri-Lloyd continues its support of JOG Henri-Lloyd continues its support of JOG Helping increase younger participants in coastal and offshore racing Henri-Lloyd is continuing its long-standing commitment to the future of offshore and coastal sailing through its support of the Junior Offshore Group (JOG) and its youth-focused initiative, Generation JOG. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 28 Jan 12:00 GMT Rooster Expands Team with Four New Roles Rooster Expands Team with Four New Roles Including a Sales Representative role which is event-based during the summer only Rooster, the UK-based technical sailing and watersports brand, is continuing to invest in its future, reflecting positive global demand for high-quality, well-priced technical watersports products. by Rooster Posted 28 Jan 07:30 GMT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ two boat training America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ two boat training Emirates Team NZ have been out two boat training in Auckland for the last couple of days. Emirates Team NZ have been out two boat training in Auckland for the last couple of days, as Auckland enjoys the first couple of summer days since Christmas, or earlier by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 28 Jan 05:39 GMT SailGP: Black Foils on the mend SailGP: Black Foils on the mend Black Foils will be back on the start line for their home event in Auckland in a fortnight SailGP's expert boatbuilding team is confident the Black Foils will be back on the start line for their home event in Auckland next month, despite their F50 undergoing what has been described as the league's most substantial ever in-season repair. by Will Carson - SailGP Media Posted 28 Jan 02:20 GMT Vaikobi V-DRY-X Vaikobi V-DRY-X Ultimate Comfort for Coastal Yachting Need waterproof protection, comfort and mobility while you're sailing? You'll love what our V-DRY-X coastal jacket, smock, salopette and shorts have to offer. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 27 Jan 21:30 GMT 59th Annual Governor's Cup preview 59th Annual Governor's Cup preview No clear favorites for first time in 5 years - time to apply Balboa Yacht Club has posted the Notice of Race as well as all the information necessary for requesting an invitation ("RFI") for the 59th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship, July 27-August 1, 2026. by Emily O'Connell Posted 27 Jan 20:47 GMT P&B Steve Nicholson Memorial Trophy P&B Steve Nicholson Memorial Trophy A significant milestone for the event The P&B Steve Nicholson Memorial Trophy has been held on an annual basis since 2002, with 2026 marking a significant milestone of 25 years of the race. by P&B Posted 27 Jan 19:39 GMT RS Sailors Named Finalists RS Sailors Named Finalists In the YJA Young Sailor of the Year 2025 Awards The finalists for the Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA) Young Sailor of the Year 2025 awards have been announced, and RS Sailing is proud to see two of the three shortlisted sailors are competitors in RS classes. by RS Sailing Posted 27 Jan 19:01 GMT Class40 holds Annual General Meeting 2026 Class40 holds Annual General Meeting 2026 A key moment to review the past season and plan for the future Before celebrating the 2025 champions, the Class40 held its Annual General Meeting, a key moment to review the past season and plan for the future. Discussions provided an opportunity to share sporting results, technical advancements, and projects. by Class 40 Posted 27 Jan 18:47 GMT The Cruising Association honours Jazz Turner The Cruising Association honours Jazz Turner The Duchess of Kent Trophy awarded in recognition of extraordinary circumnavigation History-making sailor Jazz Turner has been awarded the prestigious Duchess of Kent Trophy by the Cruising Association in recognition of her extraordinary record-breaking solo, non-stop and unassisted circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland. by Cruising Association Posted 27 Jan 18:31 GMT Warren Jones International Match Race Day 1 Warren Jones International Match Race Day 1 Local Skipper Torre leads Marcello Torre and his crew, representing the host club, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, head the leaderboard at the end of the first day of the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta. by John Roberson Posted 27 Jan 17:27 GMT A Splash of Colour at boot Düsseldorf 2026 A Splash of Colour at boot Düsseldorf 2026 I was very much looking for things which brighten up a cold and wet January At boot this year I was very much looking for things which brighten up a cold and wet January. by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Jan 16:22 GMT 2028 J/70 Worlds to be held in Porto Cervo 2028 J/70 Worlds to be held in Porto Cervo Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda On behalf of the J/70 International Class, I am delighted to confirm that the 2028 J/70 Open World Championship will be hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo. by J/70 International Class Posted 27 Jan 15:13 GMT New formats at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca New formats at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca With Olympians on the road to Los Angeles 2028 As the first event of the season for the ten Olympic sailing disciplines, the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels will test several changes proposed by World Sailing designed to deliver closer and more exciting finals at Los Angeles 2028. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 27 Jan 14:34 GMT