Globe40: A third chapter to be written in 2028/29 Globe40: A third chapter to be written in 2028/29 The excitement hasn't subsided after the epic finish in Lorient The excitement hasn't subsided after the epic finish in Lorient last April of the final leg of the GLOBE40, which also marked the end of the second edition. by Sirius Events Posted 21 May 18:59 BST Naples will begin the excitement in September Naples will begin the excitement in September Second Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta dates announced From September 24 to 27, 2026, Naples will officially begin to experience the excitement of the America's Cup with a Preliminary Regatta that promises a spectacular show and serves as a preview of the main event in 2027. by ACP Media Posted 21 May 18:05 BST Dylan Fletcher and Hannah Mills must battle Dylan Fletcher and Hannah Mills must battle British sailing legends preparing to compete against each other GB1, skippered by Dylan Fletcher MBE, will represent Britain's senior team while Athena Pathway, skippered by Hannah Mills OBE, will represent the British women and youth team at the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia. by GB1 Posted 21 May 17:34 BST Tre Golfi Sailing Week IMA Maxi European kicks off Tre Golfi Sailing Week IMA Maxi European kicks off One of the great classics returns with 27 Maxi Yachts and a Multihull Trophy One of the most anticipated events of the international sailing season is about to get under way: the 2026 IMA Maxi European Championship, taking place from 22 to 28 May between Naples and Sorrento as part of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 21 May 15:45 BST Entries are open for SB20 World Championship Entries are open for SB20 World Championship Battle of the Titans this October in Hyères Registration is officially open for the SB20 World Championship, paving the way for a "Battle of the Titans" this October in Hyères. Known for its demanding breeze and legendary open-water racecourse. by Anna Zyk / SB20 Class Posted 21 May 15:04 BST D-Zeros in the Largs One-Design Regatta D-Zeros in the Largs One-Design Regatta 19 entries put them ahead of the other classes With just a few days to go, the D-Zeros were leading the entry numbers and with a final push and the awareness of a great weekend forecast, the entries were boosted to 19 D-Zero, some way ahead of other classes. by David Valentine Posted 21 May 14:45 BST Barton Bulkhead Glands now in stock Barton Bulkhead Glands now in stock A highly robust, water and vapour proof seal for cables, pipes and hoses The Barton Bulkhead Gland is easy to install and provides a highly robust water and vapour proof seal where electrical cables, pipes, hoses and control lines pass through a bulkhead. by Barton Marine Posted 21 May 14:30 BST EAORA triumph for Warrior in RORC North Sea Race EAORA triumph for Warrior in RORC North Sea Race Simon Farren and Ben Harden finish fifth overall Congratulations to Simon Farren and Ben Harden, competing two-handed in Simon's A40 Warrior, for winning the Charlie Mills Memorial Trophy for the best performing East Anglian Offshore Racing Association boat in the RORC North Sea Race. by Paul Wood Posted 21 May 14:22 BST America's Cup Preliminary Regatta underway America's Cup Preliminary Regatta underway Eight AC40s, five teams, and the first racing benchmark on the Road to Naples 2027. Today's opening Press Conference marked the formal beginning of the first Preliminary Regatta of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup cycle, with the focus now firmly shifting from preparation to competition in Cagliari. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 21 May 13:12 BST 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec stage 1 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec stage 1 Tom Dolan (Kingspan) claims victory in Vigo in style Two years after his first victory in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, Irish sailor Tom Dolan aboard Kingspan wins the opening stage*. Everything came together this morning to deliver the perfect finish from the sea. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 21 May 11:54 BST British Finn National Championship preview British Finn National Championship preview Brixham to host the fleet in July For the second consecutive year, the British Finn Association is proud to announce that Vaikobi Ocean Performance has secured headline sponsorship of the Finn National Championship. This year the event will be hosted by Brixham Yacht Club. by Russell New Posted 21 May 11:20 BST America's Cup: Media Conference - Cagliari America's Cup: Media Conference - Cagliari The teams that will compete in the first regatta on the ‘Road to Naples' here in Sardinia After all the build-up and with the iconic America's Cup and Louis Vuitton Cup trophies on stage, the teams that will compete in the first regatta on the ‘Road to Naples' here in Sardinia, faced the world's media and a global audience. by ACP Media Posted 21 May 10:50 BST ORC Double-Handed World Championship preview ORC Double-Handed World Championship preview Kicks off with the Short Offshore Race in The Hague A fleet of 29 double-handed teams from seven nations is competing across three ORC classes, featuring boats with valid ORC DH International certificates ranging from 418.0 to 630.0 APH s/NM. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 21 May 09:20 BST Tideway Dinghy Derby preview Tideway Dinghy Derby preview Spectacle returns to the Thames, supporting life-changing programme for young people For the first time in half a century, 80 dinghies are set to race ten miles up and down the River Thames as part of the Tideway Dinghy Derby supporting a life changing sailing programme for young people. by Ranelagh SC Posted 21 May 08:56 BST 2026 Phantom Inlands at Grafham Water 2026 Phantom Inlands at Grafham Water Rigging in the sunshine and catching up with old friends Rigging in the sunshine and catching up with old friends, before the early briefing with PRO Peter Curtis and a special guest from the government to help educate us on non-native species, killer shrimp. by Richard Nurse Posted 21 May 07:46 BST America's Cup: Brits go down the mine America's Cup: Brits go down the mine Athena Racing had a spectacular, out of control nose-dive, during Practice Racing in Sardinia Athena Racing (GBR), with a mix of Youth and Women sailors, nosedived and capsized on the first day of Practice racing in Sardinia, ahead of the start of the first Preliminary Regatta of the 38th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 21 May 04:03 BST RS300 Eurocup at Garda RS300 Eurocup at Garda Disclaimer - this report is long because there was too much fun to condense it Disclaimer - this report is long. We've had a brilliant time and there's too much fun to condense into anything shorter! by Peter Mackin Posted 20 May 20:42 BST French La Roche-Posay Racing Team set in Cagliari French La Roche-Posay Racing Team set in Cagliari For the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia With 24 hours to go before the first fleet races, the French La Roche-Posay Racing Team is preparing to face its first real test against the competition it will face in the 38th America's Cup. by La Roche-Posay Racing Team Posted 20 May 20:06 BST Eye on the Prize with Cyclops Eye on the Prize with Cyclops The contenders optimised for the IRC European Championships This weekend, Poole Regatta plays host to a spectacular edition of the IRC European Championship, as over 50 entries prepare to descend on the South Coast. For the teams gathered, the challenge is as much about versatility as it is about raw speed. by Cyclops Marine Posted 20 May 18:00 BST 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series continues 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series continues Trieste and YC Adriaco ready to welcome the fleet The second leg of the 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series is fast approaching. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 20 May 16:09 BST 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec day 3 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec day 3 The Cape Finisterre Headache After squalls and low-pressure systems, the fleet is now facing a high-pressure system that is severely slowing the skippers' progress toward Cape Finisterre and the port of Vigo, the finish of this first leg. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 20 May 15:36 BST RORC Myth of Malham Race preview RORC Myth of Malham Race preview All boats will be equipped with satellite tracking this weekend The RORC Myth of Malham Race returns with a potent fleet for one of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's most respected offshore tests. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 May 14:16 BST 505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva overall 505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva overall Paul Brotherton and James Fawcett take the victory Day three at the 505 Euro Cup on Lake Garda and again overcast skies and the threat of rain in the forecast did not make for high expectations for the 43 boats from 10 countries. However, as he had all event, the PRO knows the weather. by Mike Holt Posted 20 May 14:03 BST Scottish Streaker travellers at St Mary's Loch Scottish Streaker travellers at St Mary's Loch Perhaps the highest and most scenic club in the UK The second event in the HD sails Scottish Streaker traveller series was held at St Mary's Loch SC on May 16th. St Mary's loch is probably the highest and most scenic club in the UK. It is also a long way south being close to the border. by David Parkin Posted 20 May 13:30 BST Merlin Rocket Women's Championship at Northampton Merlin Rocket Women's Championship at Northampton Close racing, great quality coaching and a fantastic social atmosphere After weeks of unpredictable weather, the dinghy park quickly filled with Dryrobes, woolly hats and plenty of discussion in the busy women's changing rooms about exactly how many layers would be required. by Rebecca Videlo & Lorna Glen Posted 20 May 13:05 BST Youth development scheme snaps up Clipper 70 Youth development scheme snaps up Clipper 70 Built for the world's toughest oceans and ready for next chapter After completing five circumnavigations and turning thousands of ordinary people into ocean racers, a Clipper 70 (one of the Clipper Race's ocean racing yachts) is beginning a new chapter. by Clipper Ventures Posted 20 May 12:00 BST Magic Marine Optimist open at Hayling Island Magic Marine Optimist open at Hayling Island The Main Fleet faced the toughest conditions of the weekend, venturing out into the Bay The HISC x Magic Marine Optimist Open Meeting at Hayling Island Sailing Club delivered a fantastic weekend of racing across three fleets, with over 110 sailors from clubs across the country competing in challenging and memorable conditions. by Helen Wilder Posted 20 May 11:35 BST 5th Chichester Harbour Series Finale 5th Chichester Harbour Series Finale Whether veterans or first-timers, every competitor brought the right spirit Glamour conditions, record numbers and keen sailors made for a spectacular finale to the 2025/2026 Chichester Harbour Series. Boats departed Saturday morning from Bosham, Hayling Island and Itchenor, converging on the Hayling Island Committee Boat. by Kendall Massey Posted 20 May 10:53 BST WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 1 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 1 Favourites looking to reassert their dominance in Urla Following a dramatic, light-wind European Championship in Naples that shook up the established order, the international wingfoil racing circuit comes together in Urla, Turkey, this week for the WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye. by IWSA Media / Andy Rice Posted 20 May 10:48 BST Tudor Team Alinghi unveils its 'Starting Four' Tudor Team Alinghi unveils its 'Starting Four' For the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Following an intensive dual-boat training block in Barcelona, Tudor Team Alinghi has arrived in Cagliari, Sardinia, where it confirms its line-up for the upcoming Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 20 May 10:33 BST Patrick Corrigan, AM Patrick Corrigan, AM A 'Blue Ribbon' 18ft skiff sponsorship partner Mr. Patrick Corrigan, AM is an Australian businessman, focused mainly in the freight industry, an art collector, jazz enthusiast and philanthropist, who was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia medal in the 2000 Queen's Birthday Honours List. by Frank Quealey Posted 20 May 10:07 BST Hurricane 5.9 SX Inland Championship at Rutland Hurricane 5.9 SX Inland Championship at Rutland Many congratulations to Jack Tindale and Maisie Allen on sailing a terrific event This year we have Allen Brothers kindly sponsoring our Traveller Series which includes the Inland Championships at Rutland Water, Starcross SC TT Open 6/7 June, Royal Yorkshire YC TT Open 18/19 July and culminating at the National Championships. by Howard Warrington Posted 20 May 10:01 BST Rickmansworth Firefly Open Rickmansworth Firefly Open Fourth event in the 2026 Craftinsure Vines Series The fourth event in the 2026 Craftinsure Vines Series took place on Saturday 16th May at Rickmansworth SC. The Troy Trophy was first presented in 1961, making this anniversary year for the Firefly class, the 65th year of the Rickmansworth Firefly open. by Alex Baxter Posted 20 May 09:37 BST English Open Challenger Championships English Open Challenger Championships Organised by Oxford Sailability with support from Oxford Sail Training Trust Thirteen Challenger sailors, and many volunteers, gathered at Farmoor Reservoir for the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights English Open Challenger Championship which took place during the weekend 16-17 May. by Marion Edwards Posted 20 May 09:28 BST ILCAs at Stokes Bay ILCAs at Stokes Bay Club's first ILCA open meeting for several years was rewarded with an entry of 33 Stokes Bay Sailing Club hosted their first ILCA open meeting for several years and were rewarded with an entry of 33 boats. by Martin Frary and Stokes Bay Admin Posted 20 May 08:46 BST Streaker Southern Paddle at Waveney & Oulton Broad Streaker Southern Paddle at Waveney & Oulton Broad A shifty and tactical affair for 17 boats The Streaker open meeting at Waveney & Oulton Broad YC (WOBYC) was a shifty and tactical affair! It counted towards the Streaker HD Sails Southern Paddle Series and the East Anglian Series and attracted a fleet of 17 boats including 10 visitors. by Veronica Falat Posted 20 May 08:06 BST 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão Day 2 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão Day 2 Tactical racing and changing conditions After an opening day sailed in steady northwesterly conditions, the 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships continued on Tuesday in Portimão, with the fleet returning to the waters off Praia da Rocha for the second day of competition. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 20 May 07:41 BST SailGP to start 2027 Season in Asia SailGP to start 2027 Season in Asia Auckland and Sydney have been dropped from the SailGP 2027 calendar SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, is coming to Asia's World City – announcing Hong Kong as the season-opening showcase in its provisional 2027 calendar. by SailGP Media Posted 20 May 04:35 BST IOM World Championship 2026 Day 3 IOM World Championship 2026 Day 3 Alexis Carre puts on a model yachting masterclass Racing on day 3 of the IOM World Championship started in a southerly with the course set in front of the Datchet clubhouse, before a heavy rain squall heralded a south westerly which was strong at times, but also had some much lighter patches. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 May 22:28 BST Hadron H2 Inland Championship at Queen Mary Hadron H2 Inland Championship at Queen Mary Going from fully hiked to drifting in a few hundred meters presented a challenge The Hadron H2 fleet held its Inland Championships on 16th and 17th May which was graciously hosted by Queen Mary Sailing Club. Coming into the event light wind specialist Ian Dawson, a serial Inland Champion, was hot favourite. by Richard Leftley Posted 19 May 22:26 BST Class splits for Jura Scottish Series published Class splits for Jura Scottish Series published Teams now have a good idea of the competition they will encounter on Loch Fyne With the class splits now published for the Handicap divisions at the 2026 Jura Scottish Series, the north of Britain's premier regatta, teams now have a good idea of the level of competition they will encounter on Loch Fyne. by Andi Robertson Posted 19 May 21:31 BST Flying Fifteen Southern Championship at Torbay Flying Fifteen Southern Championship at Torbay Plenty of sun, a bit of rain, lots of camaraderie and some great racing The International Flying Fifteen Class returned to Royal Torbay Yacht Club on the weekend of 16th-17th May for their Southern Area Championship, our first visit to this long-established club since 2008. by Simon Kneller Posted 19 May 20:24 BST Solo Welsh Championship preview Solo Welsh Championship preview Fleet head to Llandegfedd Reservoir this weekend The Solo fleet will be visiting Llandegfedd Reservoir this weekend and someone will come away as the P&B Welsh champion and the current entry list suggests there could be a new name engraved onto the trophy. by Will Loy Posted 19 May 19:39 BST Fireball open meeting at Torbay Fireball open meeting at Torbay Great practice ahead of the Worlds at this venue soon In preparation for the Fireball World Championship later in the year several of the top UK Fireball teams took the opportunity to take part in the RTYC open event and to take advantage of sailing at the venue. by Dave Hall Posted 19 May 18:15 BST Movement matters more than you think Movement matters more than you think Rooster Thermaflex and Supertherm perform in motion For a comfortable wetsuit on the water, warmth and protection are only part of the story. Performance depends just as much on how your kit moves once you're actually sailing. by Rooster Posted 19 May 17:00 BST 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec day 2 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec day 2 Waiting for the wind shift While the leaderboard continues to evolve with each position update, monotony is certainly not part of life at sea. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 19 May 16:57 BST Bembridge Keelboat Weekend Racing Bembridge Keelboat Weekend Racing Redwings had two days of great sailing Although not the warmest weather that one can expect in May, and the breeze, particularly on Sunday was a bit fickle, the Redwings had two days of great sailing. The One-Designs just the Saturday which was a pity. by Mike Samuelson & Robin Joy Posted 19 May 16:45 BST Clapcich joins Marine Mammal Advisory Group Clapcich joins Marine Mammal Advisory Group Francesca Clapcich and Emily Caroe join as MMAG Ambassadors Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing has formally joined the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG), committing to the group's Charter and embedding marine mammal protection into the heart of how the team operates at sea and on shore. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 19 May 15:03 BST