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Let's begin by recognising the overall podium finishers in each fleet. by ILCA UK Posted 8 Jul 11:53 BST 2026 Fireball Worlds - Entries close 17th July 2026 Fireball Worlds - Entries close 17th July Get your entry in now to join the 85 boats already signed up It's hard to believe but after nearly two years of planning the Fireball World Championships 2026 in Torbay are almost upon us. by UK Fireball Association Posted 8 Jul 11:46 BST Swan Porto Rafael Challenge Swan Porto Rafael Challenge A memorable debut in Sardinia The inaugural Swan Porto Rafael Challenge has already established itself as one of the standout events of the ClubSwan Racing season, combining spectacular racing with the unique charm of one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful sailing destinations. by Nautor Swan Posted 8 Jul 11:25 BST America's Cup: French capsize and fire on AC75 America's Cup: French capsize and fire on AC75 French AC75 catches fire after capsize AC75 during practice session after "systems issue" LRPRT their capsized AC75 off Lorient after they "experienced a systems issue". The AC75 was righted, but it was very bow-down, indicating a major ingress of water into the bow area. Smoke was also reported to be emitted from the half-sunk boat. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 8 Jul 10:50 BST Cork Week 2026 Day 2 Cork Week 2026 Day 2 Sunshine, Sea Breeze and a Fastnet Thriller Brilliant sunshine greeted competitors for Race Day Two at Cork Week 2026 on Tuesday 7 July, with Crosshaven and Cork Harbour bathed in summer light from early morning. by Louay Habib Posted 8 Jul 10:18 BST GP14 Midland Bell Series at Midland SC GP14 Midland Bell Series at Midland SC Sometimes you need to let discretion be the better part of valour The forecast promised a consistent south westerly wind, at between 12 to 18 knots with dry and sunny intervals punctuating the cloudy conditions and this set the scene for a potentially great days sailing at Midland Sailing Club. by Mike Homer Posted 8 Jul 09:53 BST RS400s at the Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy RS400s at the Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy Spectacular scenery and the extraordinary number of boats on the start line make the event unique The third leg of the 2026 Trident UK RS400 Northern Tour was held at the annual Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy at Ullswater Yacht Club. by Hamish Gledhill Posted 8 Jul 09:06 BST Dell Quay Sailing Club 2026 Regatta Dell Quay Sailing Club 2026 Regatta If that well known lager did sailing regattas... What a day we had - superb 10-15 knot SW breeze, not a cloud in the sky, super warm temperatures and as stated by many other sailors over the years, the best Regatta tea in the harbour - perfect! by James Pound Posted 8 Jul 07:14 BST 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 2 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 2 Australians on the march The 505 fleet at Hayling Island was once again greeted with near perfect conditions as they set out for Races 3 and 4 of the 2026 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen. by Chris Thorne Posted 8 Jul 05:45 BST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 3 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 3 Gold fleets take centre stage in Costa Brava The event reached the halfway mark on Tuesday at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, with sailors once again greeted by brilliant sunshine, intense summer temperatures and conditions very similar to those experienced on the previous racing day. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 8 Jul 05:37 BST First finishers in the 6th AEGEAN 600 First finishers in the 6th AEGEAN 600 Line honours for Claudio Demartis's Reichel/Pugh 90 Prosecco Doc Shockwave 3 While having to struggle through a few holes in the latter portion of the course, the Aegean's Meltemi winds held strong enough last night and today to allow the first finishers of the AEGEAN 600 to arrive in near-record time. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 7 Jul 23:01 BST Commodore's Invitational at Royal Anglesey YC Commodore's Invitational at Royal Anglesey YC 11 clubs from the region enjoyed trying out the local Fife design keelboats This weekend at the RAYC we hosted the first Commodore's Invitational where eleven clubs from the region were invited to race the local one-design Fife keelboats who celebrate their 100th anniversary this year. by Antony Robinson Posted 7 Jul 20:33 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 The Baltic Turns It On in Eckernförde The first day of racing at the 2026 European Championship delivered exactly what the fleet came for. Three races were scheduled for every fleet across all three classes, and the Baltic served up a full day of tough, exhausting — and brilliant — racing. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 7 Jul 20:20 BST West Kirby Star class Classic Boat Challenge West Kirby Star class Classic Boat Challenge The average age of the boats was well over 80 years The West Kirby Sailing Club Star Class annual Classic Boat Challenge was originally created to invite other clubs sailing classic wooden boats in the North West to come together and sail the iconic West Kirby Stars on the Dee estuary. by Bernie Hailwood & Nick Ledingham Posted 7 Jul 19:26 BST 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 4 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 4 Heavy wind shakes up the leaderboard As forecasted, Day 4 started with some delays—but not for the Gold and Silver fleets. by International 29er Class Posted 7 Jul 19:17 BST Think Destination, Do it Different Think Destination, Do it Different Some unique events in sailing are thriving Attending and reporting on a myriad of events - which has admittedly eaten into my own sailing time - does give a unique perspective on what is working and what isn't in this day and age. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Jul 18:30 BST XOD Class at Itchenor Keelboat Week XOD Class at Itchenor Keelboat Week The sun shone and the wind blew on four days out of five Twenty-five XODs, including three out-of-town visitors, came to the starting line of Itchenor Sailing Club's annual five-day regatta. by David Palmer Posted 7 Jul 18:10 BST Rooster New Pro Hikers 2.0 Rooster New Pro Hikers 2.0 Hiking just got better The new Pro Hikers 2.0 are the result of years of sailor feedback, extensive testing by the Rooster team, and countless refinements on the water. With improved support, greater comfort and thoughtful updates throughout. by Rooster Posted 7 Jul 17:00 BST Pwllheli Summer Series round 3 Pwllheli Summer Series round 3 Also a busy weekend for members in the ISORA K2Q and abroad Pwllheli were at the top of the board again in the ISORA K2Q race at the weekend. Starting Friday lunchtime, the 160nm race set a course from Dun Laoghaire to Cork. by Vicky Cox Posted 7 Jul 16:48 BST Peter Peet is Finn World No. 1 for the first time Peter Peet is Finn World No. 1 for the first time He moves up four places from the previous release in March Peter Peet, from The Netherlands, has taken the top spot on the latest Finn World Rankings, issued 6 July 2026. He becomes only the third sailor to top the world rankings in the four years since it was started. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Jul 16:45 BST Europe Class Worlds Opens in Gdansk Europe Class Worlds Opens in Gdansk First championship races on Wednesday Strong winds, a challenging racecourse, and nearly the entire world elite on the starting line - the Europe Class World Championship is about to begin in Górki Zachodnie, Gdansk. by Europe Class World Championship 2026 Posted 7 Jul 16:31 BST IOC provisionally lifts Russian suspension IOC provisionally lifts Russian suspension Recommendations to IFs with regard to Russian athletes' participation no longer applicable The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) that had been in effect since 12 October 2023. by International Olympic Committee Posted 7 Jul 15:53 BST AC Recon: New faces aboard AC75 AC Recon: New faces aboard AC75 The session was notable for the elevation of two new sailing squad members - both world champions. The French America's Cup team sailed a two-hour session in light airs off Lorient on Monday. The session was notable for the elevation of two new sailing squad members - both world champions. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 7 Jul 15:37 BST 45th Hamble Winter Series Entries Open 45th Hamble Winter Series Entries Open 8 weeks of class racing for IRC yachts, following a tried and trusted formula The 45th Hamble Winter Series will start on the 4th October 2026 and run until the 29th of November 2026. by Trevor Pountain Posted 7 Jul 15:22 BST CVRDA Vintage Dinghy event at Roadford Lake CVRDA Vintage Dinghy event at Roadford Lake Six SigneT dinghies came from far and wide, including Humberside and Broadstairs The vintage sailing event at Roadford Lake held over the weekend attracted 25 entrants, with the home club providing eight boats some of which were borrowed, including an Osprey, Albacore, OK, Jollyboat, National 12, Flying Fifteens, and 6 SigneTs. by Richard Willows Posted 7 Jul 13:50 BST Rob Taylor joins RORC Rating Office team Rob Taylor joins RORC Rating Office team Appoint as their new Deputy Director The RORC Rating Office is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Taylor as Deputy Director, effective 7 July 2026, further strengthening its technical, regulatory and international expertise across IRC rating, safety and race organisation services. by RORC Rating Office Posted 7 Jul 13:01 BST Lightning 368 Travellers Series at Shotwick Lightning 368 Travellers Series at Shotwick First leg of the northwest double header Seven visitors joined the seven local boats for the first leg of the Northwest double header of the Lightning 368 Sanders Sails Travellers Series at Shotwick Sailing club. by Simon Hopkins Posted 7 Jul 12:20 BST Bembridge SC Early July Keelboat Racing Bembridge SC Early July Keelboat Racing Sometimes the general consensus is to have an extra race Three Redwings and four One-Designs came out to race in a SW4 and lovely sunny afternoon. Positioning the committee boat at Janson, the course was Garland, Ruthven twice round but coming back through the line after the first round. by Jos Coad & Mike Samuelson Posted 7 Jul 10:06 BST Cork Week 2026 Day 1 Cork Week 2026 Day 1 Mist, Breeze and Bullets Racing at Cork Week 2026 got under way in memorable style on Monday 6 July, as early morning sea mist over Crosshaven and Cork Harbour was burnt away by the rising sun, leaving bright skies and around eight knots of breeze for the first start. by Louay Habib Posted 7 Jul 09:32 BST K1 Euro Cup 2026 at Lake Como, Italy K1 Euro Cup 2026 at Lake Como, Italy Glorious scenery, warm water, and reliable winds that switched on like clockwork The 2026 K1 Euro Cup, hosted by the Yacht Club Gravedona, Italy from 22nd to 26th June, delivered an unforgettable experience on the spectacular waters of Lake Como. by Jeff Vander Brought Posted 7 Jul 06:28 BST Swallow Nationals at Seaview, Isle of Wight Swallow Nationals at Seaview, Isle of Wight Rather more benign forecast conditions than the same event last year This year's Swallow National Championship was kindly hosted by Sea View Yacht Club, in rather more benign forecast conditions than the same event last year. by Paul Giles Posted 7 Jul 05:49 BST 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 2 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 2 Family, fun and flying juniors: next generation crowned The Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup 2026 delivered one of its most joyful days yet, as the sport's youngest stars took centre stage for the junior finals at Pozo Izquierdo — the legendary "Home of the Wind." by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 7 Jul 00:23 BST Kiwis have first sail in Naples Kiwis have first sail in Naples America's Cup Defenders completed their first training session on the Bay of Naples In a perfect 10–15 knot seabreeze, the team's two AC40 foiling monohulls trained on the racecourse right off the Naples waterfront, marking a significant milestone in the team's preparation for the 2027 America's Cup Match. by Emirates Team New Zealand Media Posted 7 Jul 00:19 BST Notts County ILCA Open Notts County ILCA Open A well-oiled machine ran three epic races A lovely sunny warm day greeted the 23 ILCA sailors on Saturday the 4th July 2026. The wind forecast was the same as it has been recently which left a few sailors sitting at home thinking it was too windy and a few sailors changing down to smaller rigs. by Sarah Mason Posted 6 Jul 21:49 BST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 2 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 2 Racing resumes in Costa Brava after weather delay Racing finally returned to the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds today after a weather-affected second day, with sailors once again taking to the waters off Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre under brilliant sunshine and intense summer temperatures. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 6 Jul 21:20 BST 6th AEGEAN 600 - High speed fun on Day 2 6th AEGEAN 600 - High speed fun on Day 2 The brisk Meltemi has continued to persist into the second day The brisk Meltemi which yesterday propelled the fleet off to a fast start has continued to persist into the second day of this 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600 organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and Olympic Marine. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 6 Jul 21:18 BST 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 1 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 1 The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind Good sailors have to understand wind patterns and shifts but sometimes the essential source of their boat's power is so capricious that it can foil the best of them. by Chris Thorne Posted 6 Jul 20:25 BST 2026 Six Metre Europeans at Lake Geneva Preview 2026 Six Metre Europeans at Lake Geneva Preview A record-setting fleet of 52 yachts are set to compete A record-setting fleet of 52 International Six Metre class yachts will compete on Switzerland's Lake Geneva later this month at the 2026 European Championships, hosted by the Société Nautique de Genève. by International Six Metre Association Posted 6 Jul 20:14 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Underway 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Underway The organisers host a dinner at the Opening Ceremony The 2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championship is officially underway. The event opened this evening with the Opening Ceremony at 6:00 PM in the boat park, where sailors, race officials and the entire organizing committee came together. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 6 Jul 19:51 BST 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 3 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 3 Qualification series concludes in challenging conditions A rainy day in Kiel set the tone for a demanding but fully completed racing program. The early morning began with a 08:30 delta and a 10:00 start for the six fleets, split across the three race areas: Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie. by International 29er Class Posted 6 Jul 19:31 BST Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week 2026 Days 1 & 2 Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week 2026 Days 1 & 2 Start line action, interviews, photos and results so far Start line action and interviews from Helly Hansen Merlin Rocket Week 2026 at Salcombe Yacht Club in Devon, UK where over 100 dinghies are racing in morning and afternoon flights due to the width of the Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary. by John Burn Posted 6 Jul 18:41 BST Investec Channel Islands Hobie Cat Champs Preview Investec Channel Islands Hobie Cat Champs Preview St. Aubin's Bay promises to be a splash of colour and racing action St. Aubin's Bay promises to be a splash of colour and racing action this weekend when teams launch their Hobie Cats in the Channel Islands Hobie Cat Championships. by Gordon Burgis Posted 6 Jul 17:55 BST Sir Ben Ainslie Inspires the Next Generation Sir Ben Ainslie Inspires the Next Generation This time, aboard RS Ventures at STEM Crew Live Sir Ben Ainslie returned to Portsmouth to inspire the next generation for 1851 Trust's STEM Crew Live event, held from 29 June to 2 July, ahead of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix. by RS Sailing Posted 6 Jul 17:00 BST Enterprise Midlands Double Chine Series at Midland Enterprise Midlands Double Chine Series at Midland Competitors came from as far as Looe, Huddersfield, and Durham This event, the third in the Enterprise Midland area Double Chine series, was held at Midland SC. The conditions were warm and dry with plenty of cloud, there was a gusty F4 West South westerly wind, giving planing conditions and the odd capsize. by Paul Young Posted 6 Jul 16:01 BST What the Firefly means to me - Neil Banks What the Firefly means to me - Neil Banks Another class legend gives their reflections on the fleet As the Firefly class celebrates its 80th anniversary, we are sitting down with some class legends to hear their reflections on the fleet, including why they keep coming back and what it means to them. by Alex Baxter Posted 6 Jul 15:33 BST 64th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy 64th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy Another Unforgettable Weekend on Ullswater The 64th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy, sponsored by Magic Marine, has concluded after another spectacular weekend of sailing at Ullswater YC, with a record sell-out fleet celebrating of one of Britain's most iconic sailing events. by Jack Allan, UYC General Manager Posted 6 Jul 13:22 BST Red Ribbon Regatta at Hayling Island Red Ribbon Regatta at Hayling Island Event not only celebrates progress but also inspires kids to continue competing As a key part of the HISC Youth Pathway, the training course concludes with the eagerly awaited Red Ribbon Regatta — an event that not only celebrates the progress made but also inspires participants to continue into future competitions. by Melvyn Cooper Posted 6 Jul 13:19 BST