An epic weekend for 24 Christchurch female sailors An epic weekend for 24 Christchurch female sailors Out on the Solent with the Tallships Youth Trust With World Women's day approaching this weekend, it's apt that 24 female sailors from Christchurch Sailing Club have just returned from an epic weekend afloat in the Solent with the Tallships Youth Trust. by Clare de la Feuillade Posted 6 Mar 18:57 GMT Musto Skiff Mainsail X Vote results Musto Skiff Mainsail X Vote results The survey report is due to be published this weekend At the close of the 2025 sailing season, the Musto Skiff class launched their annual 2025 Class Survey, which included a class member vote on the future integration of the small Mainsail X at organised events. by Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 6 Mar 17:17 GMT Discover the Barton HB1 Continuous Line Furler Discover the Barton HB1 Continuous Line Furler Designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in all conditions Recently launched, the Barton Marine Continuous Line Furler is designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in all conditions - even the most challenging. by Barton Marine Posted 6 Mar 16:30 GMT Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 1 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 1 Hetairos Smashes Round Antigua Record The first day of racing at the 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) delivered spectacular sailing conditions with two standalone races: the 48.31nm Round Antigua Race and the 33.51nm Half-Island Race. by Louay Habib Posted 6 Mar 15:45 GMT Win a Free Entry to the 2026 Sonata Nationals Win a Free Entry to the 2026 Sonata Nationals A fantastic opportunity for young sailors to get involved To celebrate the Hunter Sonata Class's 50th anniversary, the Class Association is offering a fantastic opportunity for young sailors to get involved. by National Sonata Association Posted 6 Mar 14:58 GMT The new Musto LPX collection has landed The new Musto LPX collection has landed Designed specifically for fast-paced inshore racing Musto, the world's leading performance sailing brand, launches their latest iteration of LPX jackets, smocks, salopettes, and shorts, delivering unbeatable inshore racing apparel. by Musto Posted 6 Mar 14:30 GMT World Sailing celebrates International Women's Day World Sailing celebrates International Women's Day Highlighting the stories of six volunteers from The Magenta Project World Sailing is marking this year's International Women's Day by encouraging more people to be allies and mentors for women in sailing. by World Sailing Posted 6 Mar 14:21 GMT Howth Brass Monkeys Spring Series overall Howth Brass Monkeys Spring Series overall Series concludes in style with sunshine, a steady breeze and a full complement of boats The Brass Monkey Spring Series, sponsored by Tadg Riordan Motors, drew last Sunday 1 March, delivering a superb day's sailing to round off the programme. Sunshine, a steady breeze and a full complement of boats on the start line made for a fitting finale. by Pat Connolly Posted 6 Mar 12:49 GMT 29er GP event 5 at Warsash 29er GP event 5 at Warsash 42 boats found there were conditions to challenge everyone Last weekend saw an enthusiastic fleet of 42 boats assemble at Warsash Sailing Club for the fifth (and penultimate) of this winter's UK Grand Prix series, and the last racing for the fleet ahead of Easter's RYA Youth Nationals. by Jane Saunders Posted 6 Mar 11:39 GMT RYA and SailGP launch new work-shadowing programme RYA and SailGP launch new work-shadowing programme 'JUMP' is a mentor programme for women and girls aged 16-25 The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and SailGP have announced the launch of JUMP – the Junior Upskill Mentor Programme, a new work-shadowing initiative for young women aged 16–25. by RYA Posted 6 Mar 11:00 GMT 2026 Rolex China Sea Race finish 2026 Rolex China Sea Race finish Team Alive-Rampage takes Line Honours Phillip Turner and Noel Chan's Reichel/Pugh 66 Team Alive-Rampage crossed the finish line at Subic Bay on Friday 6 March at 13:15:08, claiming Line Honours in the 2026 Rolex China Sea Race from Hong Kong to Subic Bay. by Vivian Ngan Posted 6 Mar 10:47 GMT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Invitation Race JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Invitation Race An absorbing contest which wasn't decided until the final one hundred metres The traditional Invitation Race got the JJ Giltinan Trophy under way in a 8-10 knot SE breeze on Sydney Harbour today and produced an absorbing contest which wasn't decided until the final one hundred metres of the long South-East course. by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Mar 09:02 GMT 99th Bacardi Cup Day 4 99th Bacardi Cup Day 4 Cayard Still on Top, but Scheidt Bites Back Cayard holds a strong grip on the fleet at the 99th Bacardi Cup. Robert Scheidt and Austin Sperry won Race Four at the 99th Bacardi Cup, snapping Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen's run of race victories, but not quite loosening their grip overall. by Hannah Lee Noll & Ana Stewart Posted 6 Mar 05:53 GMT 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 1 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 1 Big Breeze and Big Moments Kick off Racing It was a dramatic start to the first day of racing as teams made their way to the start areas in Simpson Bay and Cole Bay this morning to kick off the 46th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 6 Mar 02:35 GMT America's Cup: Spanish rockstars join French team America's Cup: Spanish rockstars join French team 49er Olympic Gold Medalists and 2024 SailGP champions will join the French America's Cup team. 2024 Olympic Gold Medalists in the 49er class, and 2025 SailGP champions, Diego Botín and Florian Trittel (ESP), have suspended their 2028 Olympic program, and will sail with the French team K-Challenge for the 2027 America's Cup in Naples. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 5 Mar 21:36 GMT Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 kicks off Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 kicks off Ten magnificent superyachts are ready for four days of racing off Antigua's spectacular south coast The 15th Superyacht Challenge Antigua is officially under way. On Wednesday 4 March, at the historic Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua, sailors gathered on the Race Office balcony for the Pre-Regatta Briefing. by Louay Habib Posted 5 Mar 21:13 GMT This year's reader survey is about to close This year's reader survey is about to close Your chance to tell us all about your life on the water At YachtsandYachting.com and Sail-World.com we are passionate about participation and we'd love to find out more about how when and where you sail, what inspires you to get out on the water, and what kit you use when at sea. by Sarah Heron Posted 5 Mar 18:00 GMT Schools BKL Championship preview Schools BKL Championship preview The largest event in British Keelboat League history will take place this weekend The largest event in British Keelboat League history will take place on the waters of Queen Mary Reservoir this weekend, 7th & 8th February. Twenty-two teams representing thirteen Schools will compete in the Royal Thames Yacht Club's Sonars. by Jack Fenwick Posted 5 Mar 15:27 GMT Diego Botín & Florian Trittel to continue in 49er Diego Botín & Florian Trittel to continue in 49er Combining the America's Cup with LA28 Olympic campaign Diego Botín and Florian Trittel have reached this stage of their careers at the very top of the sport. In October 2025, off the coast of Cagliari, they captured the one title that had eluded them in the 49er class: the world championship gold medal. by 49er Class Posted 5 Mar 13:15 GMT 2026 Rolex China Sea Race day 2 2026 Rolex China Sea Race day 2 It was a tough night for some entries After slipping quietly out of Victoria Harbour, the boats sailed straight into a potent easterly flow and building seas, transforming the race from a gentle start into a full-throttle push across open water. by Vivian Ngan Posted 5 Mar 12:50 GMT Fleet Prepares for the 200 Millas A2 Fleet Prepares for the 200 Millas A2 The Decisive Long Offshore Race of the 2026 ORC Double-Handed Europeans The fleet of the 2026 ORC Double-Handed European Championship is preparing for its main challenge today as the sailors line up for the 200 Millas A2, the 200-mile Long Offshore Race that forms the decisive stage of the championship. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 5 Mar 09:59 GMT 400 miles to McIntyre Mini Globe Finish in Antigua 400 miles to McIntyre Mini Globe Finish in Antigua A world first race many thought impossible is reaching its conclusion The McIntyre Mini Globe race is a world first race many thought impossible. The McIntyre Golden Globe Race pushes 36ft yachts solo around the world in 212 days. The Vendée Globe 60ft yachts fly solo around in 65 days. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 5 Mar 07:54 GMT Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Closing gap expected among the leaders After a successful rounding of Cape Horn last weekend, the competitors in the 5th leg of the GLOBE40 have begun a challenging ascent of the South Atlantic. by Sirius Events Posted 5 Mar 06:49 GMT International boost for JJ Giltinan Worlds International boost for JJ Giltinan Worlds USA challenge adds another country to the 2026 championship The 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship, presented by The Winning Group, received a last-minute boost with the entry of the first USA 18 footer team to contest the championship for seven years. by Frank Quealey Posted 5 Mar 06:39 GMT 99th Bacardi Cup Day 3 99th Bacardi Cup Day 3 Hat Trick for Cayard and Kleen Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen are undefeated with a 1-1-1 scoreline at the 99th Bacardi Cup. Three days in, and it's been a test of endurance. by Hannah Lee Noll & Ana Stewart Posted 5 Mar 06:25 GMT A Hundred Boats and 38 Nations Gather A Hundred Boats and 38 Nations Gather For the 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Excitement for the 46th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is in full force as teams made their way to the Port de Plaisance Regatta Village for Registration Day. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 5 Mar 02:23 GMT Sam Goodchild heading for a 100% solo season Sam Goodchild heading for a 100% solo season MACIF Santé Prévoyance finishing a meticulous winter refit In a month the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance will return to the water after a meticulous winter refit at the MerConcept shipyard in Concarneau. There is barely time to get reacquainted with the boat before the first major event looms: the 1000 Race. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 4 Mar 21:57 GMT Vaikobi Duffel Bags built for marine environments Vaikobi Duffel Bags built for marine environments Need to carry a load of gear, and keep wet and dry separated? Need to carry a load of gear, and keep wet and dry separated? Meet our 2 duffel bags: built for marine environments. by Vaikobi Posted 4 Mar 20:30 GMT 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships bids open 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships bids open World Sailing is inviting MNAs, venues, organisations and cities to submit bids World Sailing is inviting Member National Authorities (MNAs), venues, organisations and cities to submit bids for the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships, the primary Olympic qualification event for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 4 Mar 17:09 GMT The Henri-Lloyd Warsash Spring Championship The Henri-Lloyd Warsash Spring Championship A new format and a new energy in 2026 The Warsash Spring Series has been a staple of many sailors' calendars since it was founded in 1984, when it was known as the Silver Salver, with racing mainly taking place on Sundays. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 4 Mar 12:00 GMT 2026 Rolex China Sea Race underway 2026 Rolex China Sea Race underway Asia's preeminent offshore sailing event set sail today at 1120hrs from Victoria Harbour Asia's preeminent offshore sailing event, the Rolex China Sea Race 2026, set sail today at 1120hrs from Victoria Harbour. An impressive fleet of 20 yachts began the iconic 565nm passage from Hong Kong to Subic Bay, Philippines. by Vivian Ngan Posted 4 Mar 11:23 GMT Frensham Frenzy 2026 Frensham Frenzy 2026 A good breeze for the start of March I was reading the list of Frensham Frenzy winners from the trophy on the Saturday before this year's Frenzy. There have been a wide variety of winners from OKs, Solos, 2.4mRs, ILCAs, Larks, Fevas and a Tera. by Megan Pascoe Posted 4 Mar 09:45 GMT Landmark Study by The Magenta Project Landmark Study by The Magenta Project Two-Thirds Report Discrimination across sailing and the Marine Industry The Magenta Project, in collaboration with 11th Hour Racing and World Sailing, has today released the results of the 2x25 Review. by The Magenta Project Posted 4 Mar 09:35 GMT Rooster ITCA Southern Travellers at Spinnaker Rooster ITCA Southern Travellers at Spinnaker A challenging and exciting day of racing for the 27 sailors A damp morning greeted 27 Southern sailors for the first Southern Area Traveller of the season, hosted by Spinnaker Sailing Club on 1st March 2026. by Monty Lewis & Emily Doughty Posted 4 Mar 09:04 GMT 99th Bacardi Cup Day 2 99th Bacardi Cup Day 2 Cayard and Kleen Go Two for Two The 99th Bacardi Cup delivered another classic Biscayne Bay test on Tuesday, as a steady 13 to 15 knots from the east powered the fleet through Race two of six. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 4 Mar 06:16 GMT ORC Double-Handed Europeans Day 1 ORC Double-Handed Europeans Day 1 Powerful opening test in Altea as Short Offshore Race launches the event The 2026 ORC Double-Handed European Championship opened today in demanding Mediterranean conditions, as the fleet tackled a 37nm Short Offshore Race off Altea in winds gusting up to 35 knots. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 3 Mar 21:11 GMT Shows, Spectating and Season Highlights Shows, Spectating and Season Highlights The Dinghy Show, Sydney SailGP and upcoming JJ Giltinan Trophy make for a packed schedule It feels like my feet didn't hit the ground at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. The event, held on the penultimate weekend of February in Farnborough, traditionally fires the starting signal for the UK season, and was as busy as I ever remember it. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Mar 20:00 GMT 'Cruising the Isles of Scilly' webinar 'Cruising the Isles of Scilly' webinar A firm favourite for many cruising sailors For many cruising sailors, the Isles of Scilly are a firm favourite. With clear turquoise water, sheltered anchorages, white sand beaches and an abundance of plants and wildlife, they offer an experience that feels far removed from the mainland. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 3 Mar 18:00 GMT Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series overall Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series overall Series comes to a dramatic close after 14 races The HYC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series came to a dramatic close on Sunday 1st March, with final standings decided across the fleets. With 14 races completed over 7 weekends (two lost to bad weather), sailors can now take a well-earned rest. by Conor Murphy Posted 3 Mar 13:53 GMT Marlow Fusion+ launched Marlow Fusion+ launched We chat to Marlow's Jack Ginty & 470 sailors Hannah Bristow & James Taylor Marlow Ropes are thrilled to launch Excel Fusion+, a cutting-edge upgrade to their renowned Excel Fusion line. Excel Fusion+ has been developed in response to extensive user feedback from sailors, riggers, and industry professionals. by Marlow Ropes Posted 3 Mar 12:00 GMT 2026 Rolex China Sea Race starts Wednesday 2026 Rolex China Sea Race starts Wednesday This year's lineup features entries from all over the world The anticipation is palpable at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) as crews prepare to compete in the renowned 2026 Rolex China Sea Race. by Vivian Ngan Posted 3 Mar 11:46 GMT Merlin Rocket Youth Training event 2 Merlin Rocket Youth Training event 2 Understanding the role of sail controls whilst on the water On a fresh and breezy Saturday morning (28th February 2026) the second Merlin Rocket Youth Training Session took place at Fishers Green Sailing Club. Six of us took part in three boats. by Francesca Dean Posted 3 Mar 09:56 GMT Sam Goodchild and Henri-Lloyd Ocean PRO Sam Goodchild and Henri-Lloyd Ocean PRO His rise in the IMOCA class has made him one of the most highly respected stars of offshore sailing Sam Goodchild has spent nearly as much time sailing as he has ashore in the past few years. His rise in the IMOCA class has made him one of the most highly respected stars of offshore sailing. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Mar 08:30 GMT Proven champions start ORC Double-Handed Europeans Proven champions start ORC Double-Handed Europeans 37-mile Short Offshore Race in strong conditions will kick off the ORC DH Championship 2026 A fleet of 50 double-handed yachts from seven nations has assembled on the Mediterranean shore for the 4th edition of ORC Double-Handed European Championship, staged in conjunction with the historic 40th anniversary edition of 200 Millas A2 offshore race. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 3 Mar 07:02 GMT Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Racing Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Racing A personal partnership with Australia's 18s When the 27-boat fleet lines up for Race 1 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds, one of the leading teams in the regatta will be Vaikobi, skippered by Kirk Mitchel, with Andrew Stephenson on the sheet and Daniel Barnett in the bow. by Frank Quealey Posted 3 Mar 06:52 GMT Topper Winter Regatta at Island Barn Topper Winter Regatta at Island Barn A strong fleet of 36 boats enjoy a cracking day's sailing After a week of light wind forecasts, the isobars closed up on Friday evening and we had 15 knots gusting 20 for Race 1, with 36 Toppers on the start line. There were twenty five Topper 5.3s, nine 4.2s, and two 6.4s. by Mike Jones, Race Officer Posted 3 Mar 06:12 GMT 99th Bacardi Cup Day 1 99th Bacardi Cup Day 1 77 Stars power across Biscayne Bay on the Opening Day The 99th Bacardi Cup opened Monday with champagne sailing and a close finish that set the tone for the week ahead. On a 15 to 17 knot champagne day, 77 Star teams charged off the line on Biscayne Bay for the first of six scheduled races. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 3 Mar 06:05 GMT Superyacht Challenge Antigua Ready to Set Sail Superyacht Challenge Antigua Ready to Set Sail An exceptional fleet is set for four days of spirited racing The 15th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua returns to Nelson's Dockyard, bringing together an exceptional fleet for four days of spirited racing in Antigua with laid-back parties in one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. by Louay Habib Posted 2 Mar 22:19 GMT