IRC at the heart of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup IRC at the heart of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup All five monohull classes scored under IRC as Leopard 3 and Northstar III claim World Championships IRC was at the heart of the 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, with all five monohull classes racing and being scored under IRC at one of the world's most prestigious maxi yacht regattas. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 16 Sep 02:14 HKT A day dedicated to sharing A day dedicated to sharing The IMOCA fleet pays tribute to the late Charlie Dalin The 17 IMOCAs due to set sail on a series of speed Runs tomorrow were dockside at Lorient La Base in Brittany this morning. by Défi Azimut 2026 Posted 16 Sep 01:42 HKT 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup day 1 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup day 1 Italians hit the ground running in Portorož The 470 Masters Cup is officially under way in Portorož, and the Italian Grand Grand Masters duo of Giacomo Maranzana and Giorgio Leone wasted no time making their mark. by International 470 Class Association Posted 16 Sep 01:39 HKT Women's International Championship kicks off Women's International Championship kicks off Twenty teams have started racing at Newport, Rhode Island It's the opening day of the inaugural Women's International Championship at the New York Yacht Club and, without doubt, it is the stand-out event in sailing this week. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Sep 01:00 HKT Rolex Swan Cup opens with a record fleet Rolex Swan Cup opens with a record fleet 170 yachts flocked to Porto Cervo, from the very first Swan ever built to new Swan 128 & 80 designs As the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup drew to a close on Saturday, the quays in front of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda were already coming alive with the arrival of a record fleet of 170 Nautor Swan yachts, gathered in Porto Cervo for the 23rd edition. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 16 Sep 00:40 HKT How to care for your Henri-Lloyd kit How to care for your Henri-Lloyd kit New twin packs clean and reproof in one wash cycle Wondering how to keep your favourite sailing jackets and technical outerwear performing for longer? Our new twin packs clean and reproof in one wash cycle. For targeted touch-ups, use the Proofer Spray. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Sep 23:30 HKT 2026 Melges 24 Worlds Corinthian Spirit 2026 Melges 24 Worlds Corinthian Spirit Thirty Corinthian teams, one coveted World title, and generations of sailing passion set to converge When the fleet gathers in Harbor Springs for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, every team will arrive with its own story. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 15 Sep 22:57 HKT Finn Grand Slam series heads for thrilling finale Finn Grand Slam series heads for thrilling finale The events on Silvaplana and in Berlin events both attracted good numbers With just two more events to complete the 2026 Finn Grand Slam, Bas de Waal remains at the top with John Greenwood in second. Andreas Gillwald has moved up to third after the Grand Slam Silvaplana and Grand Slam Berlin. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Sep 22:40 HKT Exclusive Savings for Those Who Expect Excellence Exclusive Savings for Those Who Expect Excellence Order custom North Sails during September to secure special promotional pricing Order custom sails during September to secure special promotional pricing while working with a North expert to find the ideal solution for your boat. Order before September 30th to save. by North Sails Posted 15 Sep 21:30 HKT Rolex Swan Cup 2026 Preview Rolex Swan Cup 2026 Preview 170 Swans gather in Porto Cervo to celebrate 60 years of Nautor Swan Today, Porto Cervo welcomes the 23rd edition of the Rolex Swan Cup, the world's largest one-brand sailing event and one of the highlights of the international yachting calendar. by Nautor Swan Posted 15 Sep 20:37 HKT Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award update Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award update Submission of images open until 12 October The world's leading photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing is open. You have one month left to submit your best image, taken since 15 October, 2025. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 15 Sep 17:43 HKT New DRAGONFLY 33: The Evolution of an Icon New DRAGONFLY 33: The Evolution of an Icon The next step in the evolution of the performance cruising range After almost 60 years of designing and building world-class trimarans, we are proud to introduce the all-new DRAGONFLY 33. by Dragonfly Trimarans Posted 15 Sep 13:21 HKT No 49er Kings No 49er Kings Seven regattas say the class is Wide Open for LA28 The 49er's first real season of the LA28 cycle is over. It ran from the World Championship in Cagliari last October to San Pedro OCR on the LA 2028 waters in August: seven big regattas, 21 podium places, 16 different teams from 15 nations. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 15 Sep 13:17 HKT Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026: Fleet building fast Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026: Fleet building fast The offshore racing community looks to grab one more chance to indulge their passion Just as the northern hemisphere begins to think of shorter days and the need for warmer clothes, the offshore racing community looks to grab one more chance to indulge their passion for testing skill, resilience and determination. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 15 Sep 12:37 HKT Women's International Championship begins tomorrow Women's International Championship begins tomorrow Final preparations complete as excitement builds The threat of lightning and torrential rain kept competitors ashore yesterday during what was supposed to be the first day of mandatory practice for the 2026 Women's International Championship Presented by State Street Investment Management / SPY. by New York Yacht Club Posted 15 Sep 02:16 HKT 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup kicks off 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup kicks off Taking place in the Slovenian sailing hub of Portorož The Master's Cup got under way today in the Slovenian sailing hub of Portorož. Almost 30 crews from around the world will take to the starting line tomorrow, including Slovenian 1987 Junior World Champions Marko Kocijancic and Željko Planinšic. by International 470 Class Association Posted 15 Sep 01:01 HKT J/70 Middle East Cup 2026/2027 Leg 1 J/70 Middle East Cup 2026/2027 Leg 1 Tenzor Team claims victory The opening event of the brand-new J/70 Middle East Cup 2026/2027 Series supported by SARF was successfully held in RYC Marina of Ras Al Kaimah, UAE from 10 to 13 of September and characterized by hot conditions and light to moderate breezes. by Olga Zvyagina Posted 14 Sep 23:24 HKT Racing for the Ocean Teams Challenge Racing for the Ocean Teams Challenge Team Francesca Clapcich take top spot for outstanding ocean impact The team, which finished second in the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic, have been crowned overall winners in the Racing for the Ocean Teams Challenge. by The Ocean Race Posted 14 Sep 22:17 HKT Luna Rossa Sailing Team Announced Luna Rossa Sailing Team Announced For the Naples Preliminary Regatta Ten days before the start of the Preliminary Regatta Naples, Luna Rossa has announced the sailors who will make up the sailing team, although the final line-ups will be decided on a daily basis. by Luna Rossa Team Posted 14 Sep 17:45 HKT Step aboard Encore Step aboard Encore The 44-metre Dubois-design sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Encore's launch in April 2013 marked the end of New Zealand's golden era of custom yacht building. The 44-meter Dubois-designed sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Step aboard for a look at yachting's finest. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 14 Sep 06:15 HKT 62nd Congressional Cup dates set 62nd Congressional Cup dates set With New Zealand's Josh Hyde awarded first invitation The Long Beach Yacht Club has posted the Notice of Race for the 62nd Congressional Cup, from April 28 - May 2, 2027. by WMRT Posted 14 Sep 02:15 HKT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Overall Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Overall Leopard and North Star crowned World Champions After a dramatic 25 knot penultimate day at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in conjunction with the International Maxi Association, Saturday's concluding race took place in more benign conditions. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 13 Sep 16:13 HKT 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds overall 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds overall The USA's Charlotte Rose Crowned Champion Charlotte Rose USA is the new 2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Champion, sealing the title on Saturday with a 2-6 in windy and wavy Final Series conditions, with breeze in the 12-17 knot range. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 13 Sep 14:42 HKT SailGP: Martine Grael exits Mubudala Brazil SailGP: Martine Grael exits Mubudala Brazil SailGP's first female driver says she is "officially unemployed". But what next? Double Olympic Gold medalist Martine Grael's parting of ways with Mubadala Brazil has left the team with few options, other than to draw on their reserve bench, until the Transfer Window opens at the end of November. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 13 Sep 13:59 HKT Türk Telekom Formula Kite Europeans overall Türk Telekom Formula Kite Europeans overall Nolot and Stragiotti crowned champions in dramatic Akyaka finale Lauriane Nolot and Gian Stragiotti claimed the European titles, while Maximilian Maeder secured the men's Open title, as a dramatic Medal Series brought the 2026 Türk Telekom Formula Kite Open European Championships to a thrilling conclusion in Akyaka. by IKA Media Posted 13 Sep 12:32 HKT Shirley Robertson talks with Joey Newton Shirley Robertson talks with Joey Newton Joey Newton is one of the sport's big-name trimmers, Australian multiple America's Cup campaigner This month, Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast hosts one of the sport's big-name trimmers as Australian multiple America's Cup campaigner Joey Newton joins the double Olympic gold medallist for a look at his life as a professional sailor. by Shirley Robertson Posted 13 Sep 10:25 HKT Teams announced for Women's Match Racing Worlds Teams announced for Women's Match Racing Worlds 12 skippers and teams representing 7 nations will take part World Sailing is pleased to announce the 12 skippers and teams who will be competing at the 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 13 Sep 05:31 HKT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo overall Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo overall Leopard 3 and Northstar III crowned World Champions The 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with the International Maxi Association and with the support of title sponsor Rolex, drew to a close today in Porto Cervo. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 13 Sep 05:09 HKT J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal overall J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal overall Haroldo Solberg and the OCEANPACT - Viking crew fend off strong challenge to win Haroldo Solberg and the OCEANPACT - Viking crew fended off a strong challenge from John Heaton to win the J/70 World Championship in a dramatic final race in Cascais, Portugal. by Press CNCascais Posted 13 Sep 03:14 HKT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup - The journey to achievement Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup - The journey to achievement Few events in sailing compare to the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Founded by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), and organized in collaboration with the International Maxi Association (IMA), the partnership with Rolex as title sponsor stretches back more than 40 years. by Quinag Posted 13 Sep 03:11 HKT September Savings on 3Di September Savings on 3Di Sails engineered for lasting shape, exceptional performance, and proven reliability September savings make it the perfect time to invest in sails engineered for lasting shape, exceptional performance, and proven reliability. Take advantage of seasonal pricing and upgrade to 3Di to experience the performance advantage firsthand. by North Sails Posted 13 Sep 02:30 HKT 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA overall 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA overall Tamar Steinberg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) crowned world champions in Weymouth Tamar Steinberg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) are the 2026 iQFOiL World Champions, claiming the sport's biggest titles after a fast and decisive Medal Series on the final day of racing in Weymouth and Portland. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 13 Sep 01:27 HKT Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Preview Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Preview Record-breaking fleet set, 31 days to go 28 teams from 12 nations are set to descend on Saint-Tropez for the first-ever Cape 31 Gold Cup — the largest fleet in class history, with more still possible. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 13 Sep 00:24 HKT The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis finish in Lorient The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis finish in Lorient MSIG Europe, was the only boat in the fleet fitted with a straight keel and daggerboards. The New Zealand crew have finished The Ocean Atlantic, coming home in sixth place. MSIG Europe, is the only boat in the fleet fitted with a straight keel and daggerboards which put it at a significant disadvantage in foiling conditions. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 Sep 22:00 HKT Melges 24 Worlds strongly supported by community Melges 24 Worlds strongly supported by community Harbor Springs rallies behind an international fleet bound for Little Traverse Bay With just a week remaining before the start of the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, the pressure is building and the pace of preparation is accelerating on every front. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 12 Sep 21:22 HKT Globe40 2028-2029 Interview: Jonas Gerckens Globe40 2028-2029 Interview: Jonas Gerckens "The Globe40 is a perfect mix of adventures, encounters and competition" Five months after the finish of the Globe40, Jonas Gerckens looks back on an extraordinary adventure... and is already looking ahead to the next one! by Sirius Events Posted 12 Sep 17:54 HKT Pattaya set for the 2027 OK Dinghy Worlds Pattaya set for the 2027 OK Dinghy Worlds World-class sailing returns to the Royal Varuna Yacht Club The world's elite single-handed sailors will set sail for the Gulf of Thailand as Pattaya's renowned Royal Varuna Yacht Club (RVYC) in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand officially hosts the 2027 OK Dinghy World Championship. by Carlo Pagano Posted 12 Sep 16:06 HKT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 4 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 4 Ultimate conditions in Porto Cervo In the blustery conditions the two world championship classes each sailed two windward-leewards. by International Maxi Association Posted 12 Sep 14:24 HKT The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis to finish Saturday The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis to finish Saturday The Ocean Race Atlantic will finish Saturday for the Kiwi crew on MSIG Europe While the first four IMOCAs crossed the finish line Thursday, and a fifth on Friday, the race continues for Conrad Colman, Anna Merchant, Megan Thomson, Elie Pirnay, and Georgia Schofield, now 40nm miles from the finish of The Ocean Race Atlantic. by Aotearoa Ocean Racing Posted 12 Sep 10:11 HKT 10% Off Vaikobi Car Accessories 10% Off Vaikobi Car Accessories The ultimate trip ready trio Save car travel headaches and save 10% when you bundle all three Vaikobi car accessories. by Vaikobi Posted 12 Sep 06:30 HKT