470 fleet heads to the next Grand Slam test The Sailing Grand Slam season continues as the 470 fleet now turns its focus from Palma de Mallorca to the French Riviera, where the Semaine Olympique Française – French Olympic Week 2026 will take place from 18 to 25 April in Hyères. by International 470 Class Association Posted 16 Apr 07:48 BST World Sailing strengthens Classification Framework World Sailing last week convened a focused group of International Classifiers in London for a dedicated Para Classification Rules Workshop, marking a key step in the continued development of Para Inclusive Sailing. by World Sailing Posted 8 Apr 11:38 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Prize Giving The awards ceremony for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels brought the curtain down on a thrilling edition, which saw the debut of new competition formats ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 5 Apr 07:48 BST 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia overall The 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, held last week in Palma Bay, marked the opening event of this year's Sailing Grand Slam. Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona won the regatta. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 18:47 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall The sun shone and the sea breeze blew exactly as per the script for a blockbuster finale to Palma, Mallorca's giant 55 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels, the curtain raiser to the 2026 Olympic classes season. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 4 Apr 17:19 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall It was a big final day at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, with titles decided across all three Olympic fleets after a week of tight racing and a few late twists. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 4 Apr 16:35 BST 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 The final day of the elimination series concluded in excellent conditions in the Bay of Palma. Despite a short delay in the morning, two races were completed smoothly, setting the stage for the Medal Series. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 08:17 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 5 American pair Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid lead the 49er fleet after a valuable recovery from an early start in second of the skiffs' three races today. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Apr 21:43 BST Wearn in Gold Medal Contention In his return to major international competition for the first time since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Matt Wearn will fight for gold at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, capping off an impressive week of racing in Palma, Mallorca. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 3 Apr 21:05 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 5 After a week of racing in challenging offshore winds Saturday's medal showdowns for the 10 Olympic class titles at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels look set to be blessed with perfect conditions. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 3 Apr 20:57 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 4 In the 49er Skiff class the lead has alternated between top duos from the USA and Australia who spent time training together within a big group working out of Torbay, north of Auckland. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 2 Apr 20:55 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 4 Day 4 of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels continued with the offshore, unpredictable winds which have continued to confound athletes as the showcase Olympic regatta heads into the penultimate day, Friday. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 2 Apr 19:19 BST 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 4 The second day of the elimination series brought afternoon racing, with two races completed successfully. From light morning winds to a strong offshore breeze later on. by International 470 Class Association Posted 2 Apr 18:34 BST 2027 World Sailing Championship dates confirmed World Sailing is pleased to confirm the dates for the 2027 World Sailing Championships, setting up what promises to be one of the most exciting years in the sport's history. by World Sailing Posted 2 Apr 09:00 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 3 Today marked a key turning point in the regatta, as the top 25 boats in each fleet secured their place in the Gold fleet, where the battle for the podium begins. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 1 Apr 20:42 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 3 'Heads out of the boat' is a well-worn cliché in competitive sailboat racing, and it was the phrase on everyone's lips after a mind-bending, chaotic day on the water. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 1 Apr 18:25 BST 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 3 The first day of the elimination series featured three races completed in the 470 class. Strong winds created demanding conditions on the water, impacting the overall standings. Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona (ESP) moved into first place. by International 470 Class Association Posted 1 Apr 18:08 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 After a second consecutive day of shifty, difficult offshore winds many of the 1100 athletes, and for certain the on-the-water race officers running the races, would welcome a return to the Bay of Palma's reliable, more regular sea breeze regime. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 31 Mar 19:24 BST 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 2 Matisse Pacaud and Lucie de Gennes (FRA) won two races in yellow fleet and moved into the overall lead. Newly crowned European champions Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris (GBR) dominated their fleet (blue), winning both races and moving up to 9th place. by International 470 Class Association Posted 31 Mar 17:34 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 1 The opening day of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca delivered classic Bay of Palma unpredictability, with big shifts and unstable pressure testing the world's best across the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 30 Mar 20:54 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 1 Big, unexpected shifts in wind direction may have challenged the huge fleet which opened the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS hotels Olympic regatta today. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 30 Mar 19:07 BST 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 1 After the first day of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona are leading the regatta. Tied for first place are Portugal's Diogo Costa and Carolina João, while in third place are the Italians, Elena Berta and Giulio Calabrò (ITA). by International 470 Class Association Posted 30 Mar 18:52 BST Setting Sail at the Sofia Season Opener There's so much about the Bay of Palma that works for sailing, and has turned it into one of the main Mediterranean destinations for both regattas and training. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Mar 18:00 BST Australian Sailing Team Set for Season Opener The Australian Sailing Team (AST) will launch its international season this week at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Sailing Grand Slam in Palma, Spain, with 38 Australian entries spread across all 10 Olympic classes. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 30 Mar 06:03 BST Olympic sailors predict a blustery battle in Palma There's snow on the mountains of Mallorca. With a forecast of strong but shifty northerly winds, it's set to be a bone-chilling challenge in the coming week of competition for the 1,100 Olympic sailors from 62 countries gathered in Palma. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 29 Mar 21:02 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia crowns first champions The ORC, One Design and Hansa 303 classes ended their participation in the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels with a day to spare. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 29 Mar 19:33 BST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 The second day of the non-Olympic classes at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels saw the four ORC fleet classes in handicap racing take to the water for two races. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 28 Mar 20:04 GMT Mallorca's ambassador to over 60 countries The participation of sailors from 62 countries in the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels guarantees superb international exposure. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 28 Mar 16:34 GMT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 1 The British team on Black Seal, owned by Richard Thompson (Cape 31); the Spanish boat Stella, skippered by Violeta Álvarez (6 Metres); and the British boat True Story, owned by Martin Payne (Dragon), lead the One Design classes. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 27 Mar 21:39 GMT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca launched Around 900 boats and more than 1,100 sailors from 62 countries will compete until 4 April on the Bay of Palma for the first round of the 2026 Sailing Grand Slam. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 25 Mar 20:21 GMT LA 2028: The Data Driving the Olympic Cycle The first Olympic class regatta of the new season, Trofeo Princess Sofia (27th Mar - 4th Apr), is a landmark in the sailing calendar. by Cyclops Marine Posted 20 Mar 10:30 GMT Olympic sailing elite set for French Olympic Week In exactly one month's time, the Bay of Hyères will once again become one of the global hubs of Olympic sailing. The French Olympic Week Hyères - TPM (SOF) will welcome the world's best sailors for the second stage of the Sailing Grand Slam. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 18 Mar 18:58 GMT World Sailing invites sailing community responses World Sailing is inviting responses from the global sailing community as part of its review of Olympic events for the post-LA28 Games programme. by World Sailing Posted 9 Feb 16:04 GMT World Sailing's new Classification Sub-Committee The World Sailing Board has approved recommendations by the Para World Sailing Committee to appoint the first chair, vice-chair and members of the newly-formed Classification Sub-Committee. by World Sailing Posted 6 Feb 11:58 GMT World Sailing Highly Commended at IOC Awards World Sailing has received a 'Highly Commended' recognition at the 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Climate Action Awards following its groundbreaking work to decarbonise on-water operations during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 4 Feb 14:33 GMT World Sailing Championships 2027 Test Event NoR World Sailing has officially published the Notice of Race for the test event for the 2027 World Sailing Championships in Gdynia. by World Sailing Posted 19 Jan 18:02 GMT World Sailing invites Double Handed Worlds bids World Sailing is inviting Member National Authorities (MNAs), yacht clubs, manufacturers and regions and cities to bid to host the 2027-2029 Offshore Double Handed World Championships. by World Sailing Posted 17 Jan 11:08 GMT World Sailing releases Marine Megafauna guidelines World Sailing, the global governing body of the sport of sailing, and the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) have announced the release of the landmark Marine Megafauna in Sailing guidelines. by World Sailing Posted 24 Dec 2025 10:39 GMT World Sailing invites bids to host LA28 Qualifiers World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport, is delighted to announce the bidding processes for Continental Olympic Qualifiers for the LA28 Olympic Games and the Last Chance Regatta, the final opportunity to qualify for the Games. by World Sailing Posted 22 Dec 2025 10:18 GMT World Sailing welcomes America's Cup Partnership World Sailing, the international governing body for the sport of sailing, welcomes and is fully supportive of today's announcement of the formation of the America's Cup Partnership (ACP). by World Sailing Posted 22 Dec 2025 09:34 GMT Proposal for Para Sailing's Brisbane 2023 return World Sailing has formally submitted a comprehensive proposal to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), which seeks to secure Para Sailing's return to the Paralympic Games at Brisbane 2032. by World Sailing Posted 16 Dec 2025 13:06 GMT Sailing Grand Slam publishes 2026 Notice of Race Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) announced the publication of the 2026 Notice of Race (NOR) for its full series of Olympic-class events, marking the first complete edition of the international circuit after a successful pilot season in 2025. by Sailing Grand Slam Posted 5 Dec 2025 06:05 GMT Australian Sailing Team set for Sail Melbourne The Australian Sailing Team (AST) is set to hit home waters this week as Sail Melbourne gets under way from Royal Brighton Yacht Club, with Olympians, emerging talent and first-timers lining up across a strong multi-class fleet. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 26 Nov 2025 20:07 GMT John Bertrand AO receives Barranjoey Pin John Bertrand AO has received his Barranjoey Pin at the Australian Sailing Team (AST) camp in Melbourne. The pin is a symbol of Australia's Olympic and Paralympic sailing legacy and was presented to Bertrand by two-time Olympic gold medallist Matt Wearn. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 24 Nov 2025 19:59 GMT Matt Wearn Confirms LA2028 Campaign After 15 months away from his ILCA7 dinghy, double Olympic gold medallist Matt Wearn is back. Refreshed, refocused, and ready to make history, again. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 23 Oct 2025 05:43 BST Australia's 1980 Olympic Sailing Team Reunites It took 45 years, but the athletes who formed Australia's 1980 Olympic sailing team have finally reunited, a gathering marked by reflection, reconciliation, and long-overdue recognition. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 1 Oct 2025 05:54 BST Crossroads Moment for Olympic Sailing Perceived lack of attention span, confusing scoring systems, the need for TV to have an understandable format and grandstand' moment has led Olympic sailing to experiment with various formats over the past 20 years, and it is now looking to change again. by Mark Jardine Posted 29 Sep 2025 14:30 BST World Sailing announces split venues for LA28 World Sailing has said it welcomes the confirmation of sailing venues for the Olympic Games LA28 the boards will be at Long Beach, with the dinghy events at the Port. by World Sailing Posted 30 Jun 2025 22:30 BST World Sailing launches the World Sailing Academy World Sailing officially launched the World Sailing Academy, an innovative new online learning platform designed to provide comprehensive educational resources and training to sailors, coaches, officials, administrators, and the global sailing community. by World Sailing Posted 17 Jun 2025 18:13 BST Summer Youth Olympic Games equipment confirmed World Sailing is pleased to announce the selection of Techno293 as the equipment used in competition at the upcoming Summer Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, being held from 31 October to 13 November 2026. by World Sailing Posted 29 May 2025 07:08 BST