Top RS Aero Events to Look Forward to in 2026 Top RS Aero Events to Look Forward to in 2026 A friendly, competitive and truly global fleet Friendly, competitive and truly global - the RS Aero class has it all. With an incredible range of events on offer in 2026, spanning continents and conditions, the challenge isn't finding somewhere to race, but choosing where to go. by RS Sailing Posted 4 Jan 17:00 GMT Moth Australian Nationals Invitation Race Moth Australian Nationals Invitation Race Two races completed on two different courses at McCrae Yacht Club Champagne sailing conditions greeted the 31 starters of 40+ entries for the invitation race, with Port Phillip Bay turning on the kind of weather sailors dream about and talk about for years afterwards. by Shane Baker Posted 4 Jan 16:46 GMT Etchells return to Cork Week after 36 year absence Etchells return to Cork Week after 36 year absence The last time Etchells did Cork Week was in 1990 - the year the QE2 first visited Cork The last time Etchells did Cork Week was in 1990 - the year the QE2 first visited Cork. The QE2 retired in 2008 but the Etchells class continues to prosper in the UK, the USA, Australia, Hong Kong, Canada and New Zealand. by Michael McCann Posted 4 Jan 10:59 GMT Overy Staithe Sailing Club Prize Giving Dinner Overy Staithe Sailing Club Prize Giving Dinner Celebrating the 2025 season and presenting the trophies Over 70 members of Overy Staithe Sailing Club joined together to celebrate the 2025 season and present trophies and commemorative glasses to the very many competitors who have raced at the club during the season. by Jennie Clark Posted 4 Jan 10:09 GMT Dell Quay Sailing Club Frostbite Series Day 2 Dell Quay Sailing Club Frostbite Series Day 2 A stunning winter's day greeted the 16 intrepid crews A stunning winter's day greeted 16 intrepid crews for a very chilly second weekend to the Frostbite series..... thankfully the forecasted 12 - 25 knot -5 windchill didn't materialise, however the 8-12 knot NW still produced a sub-zero wind chill! by James Pound Posted 4 Jan 08:32 GMT 2026 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship Day 1 2026 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship Day 1 Sail Inc claims the first race on Sydney Harbour The highly fancied Sail Inc. crew of Nick Press and Andrew Hay have claimed the opening race of the 2026 triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship, the second race abandoned due to a predicted thunderstorm showing up on time. by Di Pearson, 12ft Skiff Media Posted 4 Jan 08:15 GMT Whisky Stakes at Ripon Sailing Club Whisky Stakes at Ripon Sailing Club A good turnout, despite the forecast of 30mph gusts and sub-zero wind chill Despite the forecast of 30mph gusts and sub-zero wind chill there was a good turnout for the Ripon SC Whisky Stakes on New Year's Day. by Lucy Priest Posted 4 Jan 08:05 GMT GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update Heading towards the Roaring Forties After a superb stopover in Sydney, the Class40s of the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 set sail again on Thursday, January 1st at 3:00 PM local time (4:00 AM UTC) for the 4th leg, which will take them, after a transpacific crossing, to Valparaiso, Chile. by Sirius Events Posted 4 Jan 06:42 GMT SailGP: Coutts says League will grow to 20 teams SailGP: Coutts says League will grow to 20 teams Coutts says the value of a team now is USD$70million. current focus is on growing audience size. Ahead of the start of Season 6 of SailGP getting underway in Perth on January 17, SailGP CEO, Russell Coutts talks with the Yahoo Finance channel on the growth, value and future direction of SailGP. by Yahoo Finance Posted 3 Jan 21:54 GMT Delph Sailing Club Plum Duff 2025 Delph Sailing Club Plum Duff 2025 Thrilling Pursuit Racing Rings in the New Year Delph Sailing Club's traditional year-ender, the Plum Duff Pursuit Race, delivered some excellent racing to draw the 2025 season to a close on Delph Reservoir. by Gordon Riddell Posted 3 Jan 16:36 GMT Save On Sailing Gear Throughout January with P&B Save On Sailing Gear Throughout January with P&B Sale prices across top brands, same-day dispatch from the UK Head Office Start the year right. Sale prices across top brands, same-day dispatch from our UK Head Office for in-stock orders. Get the kit you need for the season ahead. by P&B Posted 3 Jan 12:00 GMT ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 1 ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 1 Wearn and Plasschaert lead the charge in Hobart The River Derwent tossed up solid conditions for the 191-strong fleet in the 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship in Hobart today. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 3 Jan 11:03 GMT New Vaikobi Reversible Marine Belts New Vaikobi Reversible Marine Belts Meet the belt that does more Vaikobi's new reversible marine belt is designed to keep up your pants, and keep up with your ocean lifestyle. by Vaikobi Posted 2 Jan 22:00 GMT Festive Series 2025 at Salcombe Festive Series 2025 at Salcombe Very light, fluky conditions often mean one thing: a Solo lock-out The 2025 Festive Series once again provided exciting handicap racing at Salcombe. Along with the commissioning race, it is now the only time all the different dinghy sections of the club get to race against each other. by John Burn Posted 2 Jan 19:41 GMT Notts County SC First of Year Race 2026 Notts County SC First of Year Race 2026 In aid of the Children's Bereavement Centre (Newark) The Notts County Sailing Club's annual First of the Year Race on 1st January 2026 had a good turnout of 32 dinghies 4 windsurfers in aid of Children's Bereavement Centre around £400 raised from entry fees and donations, thanks to all who contributed. by David Eberlin Posted 2 Jan 18:35 GMT Draycote Youth Open Draycote Youth Open Home-grown youngsters demonstrating winning ways to claim a clutch of prizes More than a hundred junior and youth sailors from across the country competed at Draycote Water between Christmas and New Year - with home-grown youngsters demonstrating winning ways to claim an impressive clutch of the top prizes. by Paula Irish Posted 2 Jan 17:50 GMT Video: Sodebo sets new Cape Leeuwin Record Video: Sodebo sets new Cape Leeuwin Record Is the Jules Verne Trophy now in reach? The Ultim trimaran Sodebo has set a new record to Cape Leeuwin of 17 days, 1 hour, and 17 minutes, over 5 and a half hours quicker than IDEC's time in 2016/17. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Jan 17:09 GMT Your Top Rooster Videos to Watch Your Top Rooster Videos to Watch Excited to support every one of your 2026 sessions As we head into a new year, we want to say thank you for being part of the Rooster community. Whether you're racing, coaching, cruising, or just getting started, we're excited to support every one of your 2026 sessions - on and off the water. by Rooster Posted 2 Jan 16:30 GMT Two visions, one RORC Transatlantic Race Two visions, one RORC Transatlantic Race Lining up together on the start line will be two extraordinary yachts. The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, starting from Marina Lanzarote on 11 January, will showcase one of the most fascinating contrasts in modern offshore sailing. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 2 Jan 16:01 GMT X-Yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2026 X-Yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2026 A new way to experience X We are pleased to confirm that X-Yachts will once again be present at BOOT Düsseldorf 2026, the world's largest indoor boat show and a key meeting point for sailors and yacht enthusiasts from around the globe. by X-Yachts Posted 2 Jan 12:00 GMT The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 33 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 33 Crossing Point Nemo this morning - further than Tracy Edwards - Cape Horn next Tuesday? Sailors, who, as everyone knows, love to use colorful expressions, often use the term "knitting" to describe the delicate tack changes necessary to round or negotiate a rapid change in weather systems ahead of their boats. by Agence TB Press Posted 2 Jan 11:04 GMT All set for ILCA Oceania Championship in Hobart All set for ILCA Oceania Championship in Hobart Shaping up to be a fantastic week of sailing with 191 entries on the start line Competition racing starts this Saturday in the 2026 ILCA Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championships with 191 entries on the start line, in what is shaping up to be a fantastic week of sailing under sunny summer skies in Hobart. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 2 Jan 09:36 GMT Top RS21 events to look forward to in 2026 Top RS21 events to look forward to in 2026 Shaping up to be an outstanding year for the class The new season is here, and 2026 is shaping up to be an outstanding year for the RS21 class. With world-class venues, major championships, and vibrant fleets across the globe, there's plenty to get excited about. by RS Sailing Posted 2 Jan 07:47 GMT 2026 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship preview 2026 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship preview Up to 30 entries spanning NSW, Queensland and New Zealand are expected The 2026 triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship is coming to Sydney Harbour, when up to 30 entries spanning NSW, Queensland and New Zealand are expected to take part, among them second and third placegetters from last year and past winners. by Di Pearson, 12ft Skiff Media Posted 2 Jan 04:59 GMT 62nd Australian Sabot Championships update 62nd Australian Sabot Championships update Gusty winds and grey skies have set the scene Gusty winds and grey skies have set the scene for the 62nd Australian Sabot Championships, currently under way at Whitsunday Sailing Club in Airlie Beach, Queensland. by Richard Billett Posted 2 Jan 03:11 GMT Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race makes history Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race makes history The character of each Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is defined by its conditions. The 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race lived up to the event's renowned and often fearsome reputation. The 628 nautical miles of ocean racing tested resilience, resolve and preparation to the limit. by Quinag Posted 1 Jan 13:02 GMT Fair, safe and fun racing Fair, safe and fun racing That's the plan for the 2026 ILCA Oceania Solidarity Squad The 2026 ILCA (International Laser Class Association) Oceania Solidarity Squad has gathered from New Zealand and around Australia gathered in Hobart today for the first day of the 2026 Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championships. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 1 Jan 08:59 GMT GLOBE40 Leg 4 Start GLOBE40 Leg 4 Start The Pacific Ocean to cross as a start to the New Year On this day, January 1st, the competitors of the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40, barely recovered from the New Year's fireworks, set off at 3:00 PM local time (4:00 AM UTC) from Sydney Harbour for their 4th leg towards Chile and Valparaiso. by Sirius Events Posted 1 Jan 06:48 GMT Daniel Turner battles the world's oceans Daniel Turner battles the world's oceans Continuing his solo circumnavigation in the McIntyre Mini Globe Yacht Race South Australian sailor Daniel Turner, skipper of Immortal Game (Hull No. 05), continues his extraordinary solo circumnavigation in the McIntyre Mini Globe Yacht Race, one of the world's most demanding offshore sailing challenges. by Dan Turner Posted 1 Jan 06:23 GMT Ashley Crawford Memorial Pursuit Race at Plym Ashley Crawford Memorial Pursuit Race at Plym A race to encourage local sailors to leave the house over the Christmas period Sadly, in the summer of 2025 Ashley passed away, so it was touching to see a strong turnout of 22 entries for the 2025 winter edition of the event. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 31 Dec 2025 22:41 GMT There's a new team in town There's a new team in town SuperCrew Duo gunning for glory at the Grafham Grand Prix There's a new team in town, and they must surely rank among the favourites for this Sunday's Grafham Grand Prix, event #5 of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series. by Andy Rice Posted 31 Dec 2025 22:21 GMT A remarkable Class 40 season A remarkable Class 40 season Cédric de Kervenoael, President of Class40 reflects The 2025 season will be remembered as one of the most intense and memorable seasons in Class40 history. by Cédric de Kervenoael Posted 31 Dec 2025 15:37 GMT Entries now open for Poole Regatta Entries now open for Poole Regatta Along with the IRC European Championship in May 2026 Poole Regatta takes place over the late May Bank Holiday from the 23rd to 25th May 2026, with an extra day of racing scheduled on the 22nd May for the European Championship. Be one of the first competitors to enter over the New Year break. by Poole Regatta Posted 31 Dec 2025 11:58 GMT Min River's historic Sydney Hobart overall victory Min River's historic Sydney Hobart overall victory Jiang Lin is the first woman and with Alexis Loison they are the first two handed crew to win Min River has been declared the Overall winner of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, making her owner, Jiang Lin, the first woman to ever win the race. by Di Pearson/RSHYR Media Posted 31 Dec 2025 11:19 GMT Sydney Hobart – A very ordinary Hobart Sydney Hobart – A very ordinary Hobart Now don't get me wrong. That's a not a description of the on-water action. Far from it, actually Now don't get me wrong. That's a not a description of the on-water action from the 80th rendition of the Boxing Day Classic. Far from it, actually. Rather, it is a reflection upon that the elements that an ‘ordinary' Hobart invariably involves by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 31 Dec 2025 01:02 GMT Rolex Sydney Hobart: BNC penalised Rolex Sydney Hobart: BNC penalised The New Caledonian two hander has been penalised after making a declaration to the Race Committee The protest by the Race Committee versus BNC – my::NET / LEON following the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has been upheld by the International Jury. A time penalty has been imposed which is greater than BNC's provisional win margin. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 31 Dec 2025 00:59 GMT Half Ton Classics Cup 2026 preview Half Ton Classics Cup 2026 preview Seldén signs as main partner The Half Ton Class Europe and the Half Ton Class Norway are delighted and proud to announce that the Seldén Group from Sweden has accepted to be the main partner of the 2026 Half Ton Classics Cup, organised in Hankø, Norway on 1-7 August 2026. by Bert Janssen Posted 30 Dec 2025 20:31 GMT Scammonden Water Freezer Scammonden Water Freezer A good chance to burn off Christmas dinner Ten hardy boats shrugged off truly Arctic temperatures to line up for the Scammonden Water Sailing Club Freezer Open on the 28th of December. The last race on Scammonden's 2025 calendar is always a good chance to burn off Christmas dinner. by Owen Holdaway & Luke Hartshorn Posted 30 Dec 2025 08:24 GMT Rolex Sydney Hobart: Images from Tasman Island Rolex Sydney Hobart: Images from Tasman Island Photographers Andrea Francolini and Kurt Arrigo were on the water and in the air to catch the action A Nor'easterly breeze which continued to build through Monday set the stage for a string of incredible approaches to Hobart, with yachts lighting up Storm Bay and threading the Iron Pot in classic fashion. by Andrea Francolini and Kurt Arrigo Posted 30 Dec 2025 04:43 GMT Goodbye Cape Town! Mini Globe Bans AI images Goodbye Cape Town! Mini Globe Bans AI images Slow start of final 6000-mile leg from Cape Town up the Atlantic to the finish In the traditional pre-start Facebook "LIVE" coverage from the V&A Waterfront by organisers Don & Jane, minutes before dropping lines, entrants portrayed a common and consistent theme. They were nervous! by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 30 Dec 2025 01:09 GMT Nacra 17 Junior and Rookie Teams of the Year 2025 Nacra 17 Junior and Rookie Teams of the Year 2025 The class is taking a moment to recognise the young and new teams As the 2025 season comes to a close, the Nacra 17 class is taking a moment to recognise the young and new teams who have made their mark over the past twelve months. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 30 Dec 2025 00:45 GMT Sydney Hobart: Plenty more golf left in this hole Sydney Hobart: Plenty more golf left in this hole The Overall honours trophy in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart is far from being decided. The Tattersall Cup, the overall honours trophy in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart is far from being decided, as competitors pop in and out of contention on what will be for most, the final day, of racing. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 30 Dec 2025 00:30 GMT RNLI lifesavers recognised by The King RNLI lifesavers recognised by The King New Year Honours for six volunteers Six Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers have been recognised in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours for more than 200 years of dedicated service to the lifesaving charity. by RNLI Posted 29 Dec 2025 22:30 GMT Arran Holman wins again, this time at Brass Monkey Arran Holman wins again, this time at Brass Monkey Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series hits Yorkshire Dales Arran Holman has become a double winner with two different helmsmen in this season's Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series. Crewing for Johnny 'The Postman' McGovern in a Merlin Rocket, Holman hiked his way to victory in the Yorkshire Dales Brass Monkey. by Andy Rice Posted 29 Dec 2025 21:45 GMT Sydney Hobart – New rulebook? Sydney Hobart – New rulebook? Is it time for a new rulebook when it comes to the Hobart? Will BNC my Net be the Overall Winner? Is it time for a new rulebook when it comes to the Hobart? Maybe throw out things like go out early and come in late? Find the South flowing East Australia Current, and then use it? Maybe 2025 is the year of asking that question... by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 29 Dec 2025 19:54 GMT Great offers from Sunsail this January Great offers from Sunsail this January Start the new year looking ahead to glorious sunshine and clear blue seas! Start the new year looking ahead to glorious sunshine and clear blue seas with special offers from Sunsail by Sarah Heron Posted 29 Dec 2025 16:30 GMT EAORA 2026 Season Preview EAORA 2026 Season Preview Kicking off with a new coastal regatta during the first May Bank Holiday In a non-Fastnet year, for 2026 the East Anglian Offshore Racing Association is offering a new format programme in the hope of encouraging more boats to sample the delights of racing beyond their local waters. by Paul Wood, Chair of EAORA Posted 29 Dec 2025 16:09 GMT A new measurement system A new measurement system What if you could create something that measured for real? Where we wouldn't need acronyms... What if you could create something that measured for real? You wouldn't need acronyms like IMS, IRC, ORCi, UMS, AMS, MOCRA, ORR, OMR, or PHRF. No hull factors deployed. No age allowances required. No weighing involved. No recut of sails. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 29 Dec 2025 16:00 GMT