Henri-Lloyd Warsash Spring Championship Weekend 1 Henri-Lloyd Warsash Spring Championship Weekend 1 An outstanding weekend of racing enjoyed by over 50 boats Spring weather helped PROs Peter Bateson (IRC Black Group) and Katheryn Clarke (Sport Boats White Group) provide an outstanding weekend of racing enjoyed by over 50 boats. by James Crew Posted 20 Apr 06:48 BST Solo Eastern Area Open at Rollesby Broad Solo Eastern Area Open at Rollesby Broad Sixteen competitors faced a day of unpredictable, often testing conditions Sixteen competitors faced a day of unpredictable, often testing conditions at the Eastern Area Solo Open hosted by Rollesby Broad SC. With six visiting sailors joining the ten strong home fleet, the racing quickly proved both close and tactical. by Ellie Edwards Posted 20 Apr 06:37 BST Two things Two things The first time something occurs it's happenstance. Next is circumstance. The third is enemy action. So, there's an axiom that states, the first time something occurs it's happenstance. The next is circumstance, and the third is enemy action. Now on paper, and under that ruling, that makes this here Ed the latter. Hhhmmmm. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 19 Apr 23:00 BST Built to Perform in the Heat Built to Perform in the Heat The redesigned HybridGear™ Range is built for sailors pushing hard in warm conditions The redesigned HybridGear™ Range is built for sailors pushing hard in warm conditions, delivering lightweight protection, cooling comfort and unrestricted movement in a more refined high-performance system. by Zhik Posted 19 Apr 21:30 BST Summer Cloud: More Soul Than Speed Summer Cloud: More Soul Than Speed The Carriacou sloop is racing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2026 Long before motor boats and aircraft began making the Caribbean accessible to tourists, sail was the region's great connector. Across the islands, working sloops carried people, produce, livestock, building materials, mail and just about anything else. by Louay Habib Posted 19 Apr 17:36 BST All set at 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères All set at 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères 705 sailors from 59 nations in the starting blocks The world's best Olympic sailors are rigged and raring to go for the start of the 57th edition of the Semaine Olympique Française - France's Olympic Sailing Week. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 19 Apr 17:32 BST Lincoln IOM Summer Series Round 2 Lincoln IOM Summer Series Round 2 A superb 18 skippers with their boats on the line Wow, 18 skippers came to the line for round two of the Summer Series and what was to be a great day for radio racing. Breeze coming from the North West, sunshine and many pairs of shorts on show. by Mick Chamberlain Posted 19 Apr 17:29 BST Bough Beech Solo Open Bough Beech Solo Open 23 helms for the Southern Area Circuit event The National Solo Class Association (NSCA) Southern Area Circuit travelled to Bough Beech Sailing Club for the first event of the 2026 season. by Patrick Ward Posted 19 Apr 16:39 BST Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 7 Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 7 Breeze gustier and occasionally stiffer than advertised With spring finally delivering on its promise, Saturday lunchtime brought *beautiful* conditions to the Salcombe ria — flat water at low tide, a warm sun overhead, and what the forecast had billed as light winds. by Allan Willcox & John Meadowcroft Posted 19 Apr 14:15 BST 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Wrap Film 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Wrap Film Celebrating an Unforgettable Edition The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has released the official wrap film from its 46th edition, bringing viewers back to one of the most memorable regattas in recent history. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 19 Apr 14:12 BST Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3 Lumpy and Bumpy but Lots of Fun Breakfast at Hot Spot Café in Nelson's Dockyard is becoming a habit — and with a view like this, it's hardly a hardship. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 19 Apr 14:11 BST Nautor Swan at 60 Nautor Swan at 60 It all started with the commissioning of a 36 foot yacht in 1966 What started with the commissioning of a 36 foot yacht in 1966 has grown into the shipyard which has produced 2,350 yachts and counting, continuing to lead the way in style and performance on the water. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 19 Apr 12:00 BST From Cancer Diagnosis to Solo Atlantic Crossing From Cancer Diagnosis to Solo Atlantic Crossing An ambitious goal after a diagnosis of stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma Luke Rossiter was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer and in February 2026 began an intense course of chemotherapy. He set himself an ambitious goal, to complete a solo Atlantic sailing crossing later this year, dependent on treatment progress. by Magnus Smith Posted 19 Apr 11:49 BST 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans overall 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans overall An outstanding week at Los Alcázares, Mar Menor, Spain The 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy came to a close today in Los Alcázares, Mar Menor, Spain, following an outstanding week of racing defined by excellent organisation and consistently favourable sailing conditions. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 19 Apr 10:49 BST Jack Turner Trophy IOM Open 2026 at Birkenhead Jack Turner Trophy IOM Open 2026 at Birkenhead A decent westerly breeze nearly straight down the lake and some sunshine The seventeen sailors who turned out for this second Jack Turner Trophy IOM Open, arrived to find a decent westerly breeze nearly straight down the lake and some sunshine starting to show. by Peter Baldwin Posted 19 Apr 06:43 BST Record turnout at Delph SC ILCA Open Record turnout at Delph SC ILCA Open A strong turnout of 42 competitors from clubs stretching from Yorkshire to the Lancashire coast Delph SC in Bolton held its ILCA Open meeting, hosting the new Northern Youth Circuit. A strong turnout of 42 competitors from clubs stretching from Yorkshire to the Lancashire coast gathered at Delph Sailing Club on Saturday 18th April. by Gordon Riddell Posted 19 Apr 06:32 BST Mah Jong, A Gamble Worth Taking Mah Jong, A Gamble Worth Taking Competing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2026 The 1957 Sparkman & Stephens 52ft yawl Mah Jong arrived in Nelson's Dockyard for 2026 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta looking immaculate. She is the sort of yacht that makes people stop and stare. by Louay Habib Posted 18 Apr 16:35 BST Topper 4.2 National Performance Squad Topper 4.2 National Performance Squad Three events at Grafham, Carsington and the WPNSA over the winter for the sailors Back in October, 16 Topper 4.2 sailors received the coolest email, inviting us to join the National Performance Squad (NPS) for 2025-26. The email included details of the NPS programme and what our winter would include. by Martha Hart Posted 18 Apr 16:20 BST DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point week 3 DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point week 3 Fourteen members turned out for 15 races Fourteen members turned out for 15 races in East Kent's 3rd Spring Series event at Bartons's Point Sheppey. It was B rigs all round, and Ralph Wilkinson did race officer coaching for each skipper in turn. by Peter Jackson Posted 18 Apr 15:15 BST America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 17 - Jib blow-up America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 17 - Jib blow-up There were several new features on the AC75, identified. Co-Helm Chris Draper was interviewed. Emirates Team New Zealand started their second block of testing today in a modest breeze and flat sea state on the Hauraki Gulf. There were several new features on the AC75, identified in this report. Co-Helm Chris Draper was interviewed post-session. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 18 Apr 11:58 BST Event Guide: ACO Musto Skiff Worlds 2026 Event Guide: ACO Musto Skiff Worlds 2026 Carnac promises to be a fantastic Championship both on and off the water The ACO Musto Skiff World Championship 2026 is returning to Carnac, France this June - ten years after a hugely popular Worlds at the same venue. by Natalie Hilton Posted 18 Apr 08:41 BST 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Day 5 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Day 5 Strong Racing on Penultimate Day Sets Stage for Final Showdown The fifth and penultimate day of competition has concluded in Los Alcázares, Spain, at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 18 Apr 08:22 BST Border Counties Midweek Sailing at Nantwich Border Counties Midweek Sailing at Nantwich 23 boats and 28 sailors made up of 19 visitors and 9 home sailors take part The Border Counties Tuesday club first event of 2026 was held on Tuesday 14 April at Nantwich & Border Counties Sailing Club. The forecast of 15mph wind predominantly from the south and a low chance of rain was what was thankfully delivered. by Oliver Dumbelton & Pete Thoms Posted 18 Apr 07:05 BST Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 An epic day for vintage yachts Over one of Nelson's Dockyard's Hot Spot Cafe's legendary breakfasts and an espresso, we watched the classics fleet set off towards the Pillars of Hercules for day 2 of the Antigua Classics Regatta. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 18 Apr 00:17 BST A fresh new look for the OFS600 A fresh new look for the OFS600 One of Zhik's most dependable cruising essentials The OFS600 Offshore Cruising Jacket now comes in Deep Teal, bringing a fresh new look to one of Zhik's most dependable cruising essentials. by Zhik Posted 17 Apr 20:00 BST Ancasta Spring Show Now On! Ancasta Spring Show Now On! View a wide selection of new and used yachts for sale at Swanwick Marina this weekend Join Ancasta at Swanwick Marina this weekend to view a wide selection of new and used yachts for sale. All models are "turn-key" and ready for this season. by Ancasta Posted 17 Apr 17:30 BST The Ocean Race Atlantic Lorient Inauguration Event The Ocean Race Atlantic Lorient Inauguration Event The race is set to bring out the best of a strong IMOCA fleet The Ocean Race Atlantic will bring together the leading offshore sailors in the world this September, as a fleet of IMOCA boats races from New York to Lorient in a high-intensity transatlantic showdown. by The Ocean Race Posted 17 Apr 16:51 BST Craftinsure Wayfarer Nationals entries now open Craftinsure Wayfarer Nationals entries now open Hosted by Grafham Water Sailing Club over three days in June For 2026, the National Championship is going to be hosted by Grafham Water Sailing Club over three days from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June. by Andrew Wilson Posted 17 Apr 15:36 BST TYHA 'Marina of the Year' sponsorship TYHA 'Marina of the Year' sponsorship A fresh three-year deal championing Gold Anchor excellence across the marina community The marina sector plays a hugely important role in making boating a joyful pursuit and providing a safe haven for thousands of boaters around the world. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 17 Apr 14:30 BST New Format & Diverse Fleets Across All Classe New Format & Diverse Fleets Across All Classe ?Exciting Outlook for Antigua Sailing Week Whether the goal is to set records or ensure that the cooler is filled with ice-cold cocktails, there's something for everyone at the new Antigua Sailing Week. by Michelle Slade / Antigua Sailing Week Posted 17 Apr 13:18 BST Why join the RS Games this summer Why join the RS Games this summer RS Games is the biggest celebration of RS Sailing classes. Looking for more than just another regatta? The RS Games delivers an unforgettable blend of world-class racing, vibrant community, and festival-level fun. by RS Sailing Posted 17 Apr 12:00 BST D-3 to the 57th French Olympic Week of Hyères D-3 to the 57th French Olympic Week of Hyères More than 700 athletes from 59 nations are getting ready to race Three days to go until the 57th French Olympic Week of Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée's kick-off, the line-up is taking shape. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 17 Apr 11:40 BST 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Day 4 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Day 4 Perfect sailing conditions welcomed the fleets in Los Alcázares, Spain Perfect sailing conditions welcomed the fleets on day four of the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy in Los Alcázares, Spain, marking the first day of the Final Series. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 17 Apr 08:47 BST The tech that stands between you and the sun The tech that stands between you and the sun Vaikobi UPF50+ Protection - Independently lab tested to international standards Vaikobi UPF50+ Protection - Independently lab tested to international standards. High-density yet breathable weave forms a sun barrier that's engineered, not sprayed on. by Vaikobi Posted 17 Apr 07:55 BST Sea Racing Returns to Enterprise Northern Series Sea Racing Returns to Enterprise Northern Series Racing at Tynemouth Sailing Club later this month The 2026 Northern Series for the iconic Enterprise dinghy continues later this month as the fleet heads to the coast for the second event of the season at Tynemouth Sailing Club on 25-26 April. by Luke Hartshorn Posted 17 Apr 07:05 BST Francesca Clapcich unveils 11th Hour Racing crew Francesca Clapcich unveils 11th Hour Racing crew A crew built on trust and complementary experience Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing has revealed its international line-up to take on The Ocean Race Atlantic from New York, USA to Lorient, France this summer. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 17 Apr 06:27 BST Tesco car park dream turns to global race reality Tesco car park dream turns to global race reality Lake District teen's story is one of ambition, opportunity and speed William Wrigley, a 19 year old gap year student from St Bees, Lake District, has fast-tracked his way to ocean racer as he prepares to sail from Seattle, USA, back home to the UK in the final stages of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. by Clipper Race Posted 16 Apr 17:00 BST Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 preview Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 preview An exceptional line-up of 118 sailors promises a competitive edition Charles Caudrelier, Armel Le Cléac'h, Thomas Coville, Jérémie Beyou, Elodie Bonafous, Francis Joyon, Jean Le Cam. The most talented skippers are set to muster at the starting line for a legendary race, the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 16 Apr 16:46 BST Official Poole Regatta 2026 Rooster Clothing Shop Official Poole Regatta 2026 Rooster Clothing Shop Open for sailors to purchase custom regatta branded kit through Rooster, the official clothing partner for The International Paint Poole Regatta 2026 (23rd - 25th May) and 2026 IRC Poole European Championship (22nd - 25th May) have launched an online store for sailors to purchase custom regatta branded kit through. by Poole Regatta Posted 16 Apr 16:30 BST Title Sponsor secured for Sonata Nationals Title Sponsor secured for Sonata Nationals Hoping for 50 boats to attend 50th Anniversary event in Hamble The National Sonata Class Association is delighted to announce Goodall Roofing as the official Title Sponsor of the 2026 Sonata National Championships, taking place from 16th to 19th August 2026. by National Sonata Association Posted 16 Apr 15:51 BST ITCA Topper NS3 at Rutland ITCA Topper NS3 at Rutland The forecast predicted heavy wind, and it was right With 80 entries in the 5.3 fleet and 40 in the 4.2 fleet, we had some excellent racing, and impressive results from all. Considering the challenging conditions of 17 gusting 28 knots the race committee provided us with the perfect courses. by Freya Antonelli & Audrey Yang Posted 16 Apr 15:50 BST Meet the fleet: Zion Brandão and João Joppert Meet the fleet: Zion Brandão and João Joppert The Brazilian team have recently secured both the Brazilian National and South American titles Brazilian team Zion Brandão and João Joppert have recently secured both the Brazilian National and South American titles, confirming their place among the most promising teams on the circuit. by 29er Class Posted 16 Apr 15:37 BST Drheam-Cup: 2026, a top-class edition Drheam-Cup: 2026, a top-class edition Once again promising a top calibre field The 2026 edition of the DRHEAM-CUP/GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE DE COURSE AU LARGE (9/18 July) promises once again top calibre field, both in terms of quantity and quality by Drheam Cup Posted 16 Apr 15:07 BST Roof Rack Ready - Transporting Your Dinghy Roof Rack Ready - Transporting Your Dinghy If loading up feels simple, sailing becomes more accessible One of the biggest factors in how often people sail isn't always time, weather, or even location - it's transport flexibility. by RS Sailing Posted 16 Apr 14:30 BST Belfast Lough set to host the GP14 Worlds 2026 Belfast Lough set to host the GP14 Worlds 2026 Over 100 boats from across the world will be racing in Northern Ireland Belfast Lough is set to come alive with over 100 boats from across the world as the spectacular GP14 World Championships sail into Northern Ireland in August 2026 - promising a week-long celebration of world-class racing. by Angela Hunter Posted 16 Apr 14:19 BST Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 Opening with the Concours d'Elegance and single handed race Visitors to Nelson's Dockyard, in search of history and elegance, found themselves with a double treat. They found an historic dockyard gone back in time, bustling with activity, people rushing around with ropes and flags. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 16 Apr 14:09 BST OK class at Waldringfield's Easter Egg Regatta OK class at Waldringfield's Easter Egg Regatta Part of the Vaikobi OK Dinghy Travellers Series On 3/4th April, the OK dinghy returned to Waldringfield SC on the East Coast for their annual Easter Egg Regatta, the second round of the Vaikobi OK Travellers Series. It is now over 60 years that the OK class has been part of this multi-class regatta. by Simon Davis Posted 16 Apr 13:56 BST Streaker HD Sails Southern Paddle at Banbury Streaker HD Sails Southern Paddle at Banbury A podium finish for the only three boats able to stay upright The Streaker HD Sails Southern Paddle Series got off to a cracking start on a breezy day at Banbury Sailing Club. The testing conditions produced a well-deserved podium finish for the only three boats able to stay upright for the two races sailed! by Neil Firth Posted 16 Apr 13:36 BST