Epigen J/24 Worlds set for Melbourne, Australia Epigen J/24 Worlds set for Melbourne, Australia Sandringham Yacht Club is set to welcome an international fleet in November The Epigen J/24 World Championship 2026 will take place at Sandringham Yacht Club in Melbourne, Australia, welcoming an international fleet of competitors to one of sailing's most respected and enduring one-design classes. by Simon Grain Posted 14 Apr 22:45 BST Irish Match Racing Qualifier at Howth Irish Match Racing Qualifier at Howth With eight teams entered, including a visiting team from Poland, expectations were high The Irish Match Racing Association returned to Howth Yacht Club last weekend for an eagerly anticipated qualifying event. This fast-paced and highly tactical format continues to grow in popularity, testing the boat handling of these well practised teams. by Scorie Walls Posted 14 Apr 20:38 BST UK Nacra 15 Class Association Plymouth Demo Day UK Nacra 15 Class Association Plymouth Demo Day 10 young sailors from across the South West test sailed a Nacra 15 on Plymouth Sound Following on from a successful RYA Youth Nationals, on Sunday April 12th we welcomed 10 young sailors from across the South West to test sail a Nacra 15 on Plymouth Sound. by Roger Cerrato Posted 14 Apr 20:28 BST 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Easter Cup 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Easter Cup A total of 21 teams from 9 nations competed The Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the final stage of J/70 class winter circuit, the 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Easter Cup, from April 10 to 12, 2026. by Press CNCascais Posted 14 Apr 17:45 BST Miracles at Delph Miracles at Delph For the Northern Area Championship & Miracle Youth & Junior Nationals As in previous years, two races were held on the Saturday and three races on the Sunday. However, for the first time, as a new innovation, the Miracle Junior National Championships were staged alongside the Miracle Northerns. by Martin Bathe Posted 14 Apr 16:38 BST Merlin Rockets at Salcombe Merlin Rockets at Salcombe Wind, Sunshine and a Whole Lot of Action for Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars SW Series Open Salcombe welcomed 23 boats on Saturday 11th April with blue skies overhead and seriously windy conditions, with gusts punching well over 30 knots at times. by Caroline Gould Posted 14 Apr 16:26 BST Enterprises at Scammonden Water Enterprises at Scammonden Water A strong turnout of 21 boats for the Cock of the North Series Opener The Cock of the North series got underway at Scammonden Water with a strong turnout of 21 boats, all eager to kick off the season in style. While conditions proved challenging, spirits remained high both on and off the water. by Claire Watson Posted 14 Apr 16:17 BST Team-tested wetsuits for the '26 season Team-tested wetsuits for the '26 season Steamer, hiker or skiff suit? P&B have stacks of options available Steamer, hiker or skiff suit? With stacks of options available, choosing a new wetsuit can feel overwhelming. Our team-tested dinghy gear removes the guesswork. by P&B Posted 14 Apr 16:00 BST Yacht Time Correction Continues to Drive Growth Yacht Time Correction Continues to Drive Growth A key role in increasing participation in club-level racing for cruising yachts and cruiser-racers The Yacht Time Correction (YTC), powered by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Rating Office and supported by the RYA, continues to play a key role in increasing participation in club-level racing for cruising yachts and cruiser-racers across the UK. by RYA Press Office Posted 14 Apr 14:30 BST UpWind by MerConcept enters a pivotal season UpWind by MerConcept enters a pivotal season With 11th Hour Racing's continued support After two years of steady progression, UpWind by MerConcept is entering a defining phase in 2026. At its helm, French skipper Anne-Claire Le Berre, 44, from Brittany, is preparing to take on her most ambitious challenge yet. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 14 Apr 14:19 BST Grafham Water SC awarded RYA Pathway Club status Grafham Water SC awarded RYA Pathway Club status Highlighting the club's commitment to developing young sailors Grafham Water Sailing Club has been formally recognised as an RYA British Sailing Pathway Club, highlighting the club's commitment to developing young sailors and supporting the future of the sport. by Peter Gee Posted 14 Apr 13:45 BST Christchurch SC Junior Fundraising Mission Christchurch SC Junior Fundraising Mission To compete in the RORC Cervantes Trophy Race Ten intrepid juniors, from Christchurch Sailing Club (CSC), have signed up to do their very first offshore race with the Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT). by Lindsey Rayner Posted 14 Apr 13:40 BST Just in: Musto Jackets made to protect Just in: Musto Jackets made to protect Discover the new collection and get ready to perform at your best Musto coats and jackets push the boundaries of technical performance with the latest fabric technology. Discover the new collection and get ready to perform at your best, even in the toughest conditions. by Musto Posted 14 Apr 12:00 BST Solo Midland Area Series at Draycote Solo Midland Area Series at Draycote All sensible sailors spent race 3 on the beach 17 Solos participated in the 2026 Draycote open event which forms part of the Allen and CB Coverstore sponsored Midland area Solo series. by Jonathan Swain Posted 14 Apr 11:29 BST Royal Solent YC Contessa Regatta 2026 Preview Royal Solent YC Contessa Regatta 2026 Preview A packed programme afloat and ashore awaits competitors A packed programme afloat and ashore awaits competitors at this year's RSYC Contessa Regatta, taking place at the Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight from 26 – 28 June 2026. by Peter Le Masurier Posted 14 Apr 10:14 BST Thai Fiji Adventure 2026 Thai Fiji Adventure 2026 Short and long course catamaran racing in the Gulf of Thailand The rigged boats, the screaming Gulf of Thailand and the adrenaline on the starting line. This wasn't just a sailing competition; it was an all-out assault on the water. No one was here to play it safe, but to go hard or go down! by Carlo Pagano Posted 14 Apr 09:37 BST Argo Racing set to launch an Ultim-sized trimaran Argo Racing set to launch an Ultim-sized trimaran The design has been entrusted to VPLP Design, and the construction to Multiplast After sailing in recent years on the MOD70, the American team Argo Racing has announced the launch of an Ultim-sized trimaran by 2029, intended for a crewed record-breaking campaign. by Multiplast Posted 14 Apr 09:23 BST 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Day 1 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Day 1 First two races held on the Mar Menor The 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy kicked off on Monday in Los Alcázares, Spain, with the first two races held on the Mar Menor. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 14 Apr 08:02 BST America's Cup: Kiwis bolster sailing squads America's Cup: Kiwis bolster sailing squads Lena Sanderson and Serena Woodall join Womens and wider America's Cup sailing squad Serena Woodall and Helena (Lena) Sanderson will be central to the team's Women's America's Cup campaign while integrating into the wider sailing squad. by Hamish Hooper. Emirates Team Posted 14 Apr 07:25 BST 2000 Millennium Series Round 1 at Bough Beech 2000 Millennium Series Round 1 at Bough Beech Legends are made of this Round 1 of the West Country Boat Repairs 2000 Millennium Series at Bough Beech SC on April 11th attracted an excellent turnout of 24 boats and proved to be a most lively entertaining day of racing. by Pete Vincent Posted 14 Apr 06:40 BST WASZP Start of Seasons 2026 at Datchet Water WASZP Start of Seasons 2026 at Datchet Water Far from a gentle warm-up Datchet Water Sailing Club threw open the 2026 WASZP UK season in emphatic fashion this weekend, hosting the Start of Seasons event. With 30 sailors on the start line and gusty, shifty winds averaging 12-24 knots, it was far from a gentle warm-up. by Nici Hoyle Posted 13 Apr 19:36 BST K1 Northern Trophy at Carsington K1 Northern Trophy at Carsington A strong fleet of twenty sailors sail over the weekend A strong fleet of twenty K1 dinghy sailors from across the country converged on Carsington Sailing Club for the Northern Trophy, enjoying a weekend defined by close racing, great camaraderie, and a full spectrum of testing conditions. by Jeremy Hudson Posted 13 Apr 19:21 BST Notice of Race posted for 2026 AEGEAN 600 Notice of Race posted for 2026 AEGEAN 600 This now-legendary 605-mile circumnavigation of the Aegean Sea invites all eligible offshore teams Organizers at the Hellenic Ocean Racing Club (HORC) and Olympic Marine have announced the final version of the Notice of Race is now published for this year's edition of the AEGEAN 600 that starts on July 5, 2026. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 13 Apr 18:41 BST SailGP Venue vs. Revenue SailGP Venue vs. Revenue In 'Grandstand' sailing the race area is defined well in advance of the event SailGP finally got to land in South America, with the inaugural Rio Sail Grand Prix taking place over the weekend. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Apr 18:00 BST iQFOiL North Americans set for LA28 Olympic waters iQFOiL North Americans set for LA28 Olympic waters Long Beach to host key continental event at the future Olympic venue The 2026 iQFOiL North American Championship will take place in Long Beach, California, hosted by Alamitos Bay YC, bringing top athletes from across the continent to race in the very waters that will host the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic windsurfing events. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 13 Apr 16:57 BST Henri-Lloyd supports The Andrew Simpson Foundation Henri-Lloyd supports The Andrew Simpson Foundation Supporting its centres, yachting programmes and performance academy Henri-Lloyd has become the Official Clothing Partner to The Andrew Simpson Foundation supporting its centres, yachting programmes and performance academy. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 13 Apr 16:00 BST FM Sailing Northamptonshire Youth Series Preview FM Sailing Northamptonshire Youth Series Preview A Fresh (and Marsh) new look for youth sailing starts Saturday Now backed by FM Sailing, the newly named FM Sailing Northamptonshire Youth Series gets under way at Northampton Sailing Club on 18 April, promising a bigger and better season ahead. by Isaac Marsh Posted 13 Apr 15:29 BST Antigua Racing Cup 2026 overall Antigua Racing Cup 2026 overall A Dazzling New Chapter in Caribbean Racing The first edition of the Antigua Racing Cup has stamped its mark on the Caribbean racing calendar, delivering exactly what it set out to achieve: pure competition in paradise. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 13 Apr 15:04 BST RYA Youth National Championships 2026 RYA Youth National Championships 2026 More than 280 sailors compete at Hayling Island Britain's best young racing sailors battled it out at the RYA Youth National Championships on the south coast with a full range of conditions putting their skills to the test. by RYA Press Office Posted 13 Apr 12:06 BST From Juniors to Contenders From Juniors to Contenders A New Era in the 470 Fleet The 470 fleet is evolving fast, with a new generation already stepping up and challenging the top level. by International 470 Class Association Posted 13 Apr 08:55 BST Your 2026 Race Kit - Sorted Your 2026 Race Kit - Sorted The start of the season is always the same The start of the season is always the same — checking your kit, figuring out what still works, and what needs replacing. Rooster have broken your race kit down by layer — making it easier to choose what works for your sailing and the conditions. by Rooster Posted 13 Apr 07:30 BST Formula Wing Europeans 2026 at Naples overall Formula Wing Europeans 2026 at Naples overall France celebrates double gold France have secured both the men's and women's titles at the Formula Wing European Championships, sealing a dominant double gold. by IWSA Media Posted 13 Apr 06:40 BST A difficult event in Rio for Emirates GBR A difficult event in Rio for Emirates GBR But the team retain second place in the 2026 SailGP Championship The second and final day proved to be a challenging day for the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team across all three fleet races. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 13 Apr 06:31 BST Aussies make history in Brazil Aussies make history in Brazil As first-ever champions of the Rio Sail Grand Prix The Bonds Flying Roos have made history as the inaugural champions of the ENEL Rio Sail Grand Prix, delivering a near-perfect Super Sunday performance to surge to the top of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship leaderboard. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 13 Apr 06:06 BST Globe40 Leg 6 Update Globe40 Leg 6 Update Final sprint for all towards Lorient What will everyone feel when they leave Groix and Pen Men to their right after having left them to their left 30,000 miles ago? Between these two moments, they will have covered a whole world. by Sirius Events Posted 13 Apr 05:52 BST SailGP Rio: Four straight wins for Australia SailGP Rio: Four straight wins for Australia The Bonds Flying Roos won four straight races on the second day of racing at SailGP Rio. The Bonds Flying Roos won four straight races on the second day of racing at SailGP Rio. That included the three qualifying races sailed, plus the final - a feat unprecedented in the six seasons of SailGP League racing. Full replay here. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 12 Apr 22:59 BST Burghfield SC National 12 Sprint Series Burghfield SC National 12 Sprint Series A highly unpredictable day on the water The National 12 class had a highly unpredictable day on the water at Burghfield Sailing Club. It was an excellent start to the N12 season, with no time to hang onto any winter cobwebs. by Isobel Stewart Posted 12 Apr 16:38 BST Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 overall Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 overall Melgina secures Opatija win after three days of early starts and tight racing The 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series opened in Opatija with a regatta defined by early starts, narrow wind windows, and tightly contested racing, ultimately decided after a single final race on Sunday morning. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 12 Apr 16:26 BST Antigua Racing Cup 2026 Day 3 Antigua Racing Cup 2026 Day 3 Trade Wind Rhythm, Caribbean Blues The penultimate day of racing at the Antigua Racing Cup was delayed due to allow a big rain squall to pass through. The wind speed and direction was in a state of flux all day. The first race of the day started in sub-ten knots. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 12 Apr 07:09 BST Tough day in Rio for the Emirates GBR SailGP Team Tough day in Rio for the Emirates GBR SailGP Team As the SailGP Championship made its debut on Guanabara Bay The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team endured a tough opening day in Rio de Janeiro as the SailGP Championship made its debut on Guanabara Bay. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 12 Apr 01:27 BST Formula Wing Europeans 2026 at Naples Day 4 Formula Wing Europeans 2026 at Naples Day 4 Medal Series awaits Europe's top riders With just one day remaining, the stage is set for a dramatic conclusion to the 2026 Formula Wing European Championships in Naples, Italy. by IWSA Media Posted 11 Apr 23:54 BST SailGP Rio: Tight at the top - Day 1 SailGP Rio: Tight at the top - Day 1 USA continues their excellent form of Season 6 - in second overall after four races. The Bonds Flying Roos lead the fleet with 28 points after the opening four fleet races of the Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix. A red-hot U.S. SailGP Team is close behind in second (27 points), while Artemis SailGP Team round out the podium group. by SailGP Media Posted 11 Apr 23:48 BST Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Preview Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Preview Excitement is building as classic yachts converge on English Harbour Excitement is building as classic yachts converge on English Harbour. With over 50 yachts registered this year it's going to be another unforgettable week on and off the water. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 11 Apr 18:45 BST 29ers at the 2026 RYA Youth National 29ers at the 2026 RYA Youth National Hayling Island delivered a typically uncompromising test for the fleet Hayling Island delivered a typically uncompromising test for the 29er fleet at the 2026 RYA Youth National Championships, where a 43 boat fleet lined up in the opening phase of selection for the Youth Sailing World Championships. by Rebecca Hutchinson Posted 11 Apr 18:15 BST Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 Day 2 Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 Day 2 Sunrise racing and first discard shake up leaderboard with MELGINA on top and Corinthians in the mix An early sunrise start proved decisive on Day 2 of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 opener, where a proactive call from the organisers-YC Croatia and the Croatian Melges 24 Class-allowed the fleet to capitalise on a narrow morning breeze window. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 11 Apr 17:57 BST Tom Slingsby reveals all including his next Cup Tom Slingsby reveals all including his next Cup Interview: America's Cup winner, Olympic Gold medalist, and multiple SailGP Grand Final winner America's Cup winner, Olympic Gold medalist, and multiple SailGP Grand Final winner, Tom Slingsby spoke recently at Sydney's Double Bay Sailing Club. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 11 Apr 14:06 BST Hayling Island Sailing Club Open Day on 4th May Hayling Island Sailing Club Open Day on 4th May This free-to-attend event is open to all ages and abilities HISC will be opening their doors to the local community. This free-to-attend event is open to all ages and abilities and will offer visitors the chance to try sailing and discover watersports, in a welcoming, safe and family-friendly environment. by HISC Posted 11 Apr 11:22 BST 2026 Cannes Malta Race announced 2026 Cannes Malta Race announced Connecting two of the Mediterranean's most celebrated sailing destinations The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) and the Cannes Yacht Club have announced the launch of the 2026 Cannes Malta Race, a compelling offshore event that connects two of the Mediterranean's most celebrated sailing destinations. by Royal Malta YC & Cannes YC Posted 11 Apr 08:02 BST