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 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 Francesca Clapcich announces 2026 race calendar Francesca Clapcich announces 2026 race calendar Also Alberto Bona named as Co-Skipper Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing has announced its racing calendar for the 2026 season, marking a critical first full year in Francesca 'Frankie' Clapcich's IMOCA campaign as she starts her build-up towards taking on the 2028 Vendée Globe. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 27 Jan 14:33 GMT Entry open for 6th AEGEAN 600 Entry open for 6th AEGEAN 600 This race keeps attracting both new and returning entries from all over the world Organizers at the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) are pleased to announce that the entry process is now open for the sixth edition of the annual AEGEAN 600, held from 5 - 11 July 2026 at Olympic Marine in Lavrion, Greece. by Aegean Regatta Posted 27 Jan 14:12 GMT X-Yachts Unveils the Enhanced X4.6 MkII X-Yachts Unveils the Enhanced X4.6 MkII A series of design enhancements that blend performance, comfort, and craftsmanship X-Yachts proudly announces the updated X4.6 MkII, a model refined with an uncompromising focus on elevating the sailing experience. The latest evolution introduces a series of design enhancements that blend performance, comfort, and craftsmanship. by X-Yachts Posted 27 Jan 12:00 GMT SailGP confirms long-term commitment with Valencia SailGP confirms long-term commitment with Valencia Three-year host venue deal for the Spain Sail Grand Prix SailGP - the most exciting racing on water - will host events in Valencia, Spain for the first time after putting pen to paper on a three-year host venue deal. The inaugural Spain Sail Grand Prix | Valencia will take place from September 5-6, 2026. by SailGP Posted 27 Jan 09:14 GMT Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series - Hadron moves top Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series - Hadron moves top The Tiger Trophy at Rutland Sailing Club takes place this weekend Gavin Fleming's Hadron H2 moves to the stop of the standings in the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series, with the next event coming up this weekend, the Tiger Trophy at Rutland Sailing Club... by Andy Rice Posted 27 Jan 07:59 GMT The other way The other way Is it the wrong way? Some even think it might be the right way! Hobart to Sydney. The delivery home. Is it the wrong way? Some even think it might be the right way! Hobart to Sydney. Yes. The delivery home. It has always struck me that it does not get anywhere near the attention of the way down, but back up needs just as much care and consideration. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 27 Jan 07:00 GMT Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja Preview Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja Preview More than 400 sailors from 28 countries set to start racing on Thursday The Real Club Náutico de Torrevieja today presented the regatta that will be held from Thursday 29th January to Sunday 1st February. by Pep Portas, RCN Torrevieja Posted 27 Jan 05:50 GMT 18ft Skiffs: Queen of the Waves 18ft Skiffs: Queen of the Waves An annual tradition in Australian 18 footers sailing When the fleet lines up next Sunday on Sydney Harbour for the annual Queen of the Waves race, it will continue the time-honoured race which was originally conducted in 1938. by Frank Quealey Posted 27 Jan 05:10 GMT 8th Horning Boat Show preview 8th Horning Boat Show preview Charity event for all the family this May The Eighth Horning Boat Show is to take place on Saturday 2nd May 2026 starting at 10.00am until 4.00pm. by Sarah Tomkins Posted 26 Jan 21:50 GMT Melges 24 North American Championship overall Melges 24 North American Championship overall Sunny skies, warm temperatures, and a steady 8-10 knots of breeze for the final day Sunny skies, warm temperatures, and a steady 8-10 knots of breeze (a little lighter than forecasted), the stage was set for an exciting final day, expertly delivered by PRO Carol Ewing and her race management team. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 26 Jan 16:57 GMT Frostbite Series at Neyland races 7 & 8 Frostbite Series at Neyland races 7 & 8 Nae man can tether time or tide... A mild east south easterly wind greeted the sailors on this Sunday, almost as it was the previous weekend. Whilst the wind was predominantly F3 in strength it did vary between patches of soft F2 to pleasantly forceful F4 throughout the morning. by Gavin Sims Posted 26 Jan 16:46 GMT Bough Beech Icicle Series day 4 Bough Beech Icicle Series day 4 Prevailing easterly rarely rose above Force 2 and swung unpredictably The fourth round of the Bough Beech Icicle Series proved to be another testing day for the race team, led on this occasion by Richard Bone. by Nick Marden Posted 26 Jan 16:10 GMT Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Day 6 Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Day 6 A morning of two halves The SE wind was ESE and down at 11 knots. The majority of the six starters chose the B rig. Roger Gibb was out to have the power to take the fleet apart with his A rig looking huge against the diminutive B rig. by Jamie Blair Posted 26 Jan 16:02 GMT The Famous Project CIC complete non-stop lap The Famous Project CIC complete non-stop lap Circumnavigation on board the IDEC Sport trimaran finished When the crew of The Famous Project CIC crossed the starting line of the Jules Verne Trophy near Ushant on 28 November, they were acutely aware of the monumental record set in 2017 by the IDEC Sport maxi trimaran: 40 days and 23 hours. by SeaClear Communications Posted 26 Jan 15:14 GMT 2026 Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 concludes 2026 Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 concludes Harry Melges IV claim Melges24 North Americans, Bruce Golison takes J70 opener Two new names are etched into the Bacardi winners circle: Harry Melges IV and Bruce Golison topped fleets totaling nearly 60 teams to earn their victories at Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1 on Biscayne Bay. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 26 Jan 13:29 GMT Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series Day 4 Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series Day 4 Easterlies, apart from sea breezes, are relatively unusual on the east coast Easterlies, apart from sea breezes, are relatively unusual on the east coast, and the wind for Sunday's (25th January) Howth Yacht Club Dinghy Frostbites gave evidence to the saying about what's seldom is wonderful. by Neil Murphy Posted 26 Jan 13:07 GMT Getting ready for the 2026 UK J/24 Season Getting ready for the 2026 UK J/24 Season The class is heading into the year with real momentum Following the hugely successful 2025 J/24 World Championship, hosted by the UK in Plymouth, the UK J/24 Class Association is heading into 2026 with real momentum. by UK J/24 Class Association Posted 26 Jan 12:50 GMT A new partnership of Havens A new partnership of Havens As Haven Knox-Johnston and Yacht Havens agree collaboration Working closely together, Haven Knox-Johnston and Yacht Havens will be providing berth holders and trade tenants across the nine Yacht Havens' marinas with boat and marine trade insurance offerings. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 26 Jan 10:56 GMT Festival of Sails 2026 concludes Festival of Sails 2026 concludes With the Victory Bash Presentation Party at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club Festival of Sails 2026 has drawn to a close following the Victory Bash Presentation Party at the Royal Geelong YC, where champions were celebrated, trophies awarded, and the sailing community came together to mark the end of an outstanding edition. by Nic Douglass Posted 26 Jan 10:14 GMT The Famous Project CIC expected Monday The Famous Project CIC expected Monday Arrival at the finish line between 1pm and 4pm The Famous Project CIC's voyage around the world is expected conclude tomorrow, Monday, between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. local French time, when the Maxi Trimaran IDEC SPORT crosses the finish line in Ushant. by The Famous Project CIC Posted 25 Jan 19:22 GMT Your Sunsail Free Day is calling Your Sunsail Free Day is calling Rush Hour, redefined. Sail 7 days, pay for 6 in the Med. Rush hour looks very different on the water. Swap dull drives for adventures together and sail for seven days while only paying for six. by Sunsail Posted 25 Jan 16:00 GMT