Swiss SailGP Team opens 2026 season Swiss SailGP Team opens 2026 season Swiss Sailing Team shapes F50 athletes of tomorrow The Switzerland SailGP Team begins the season in Perth with its full roster re-signed, prioritising cohesion, trust and communication as a strategic performance advantage. by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 15 Jan 19:06 UTC New title partner for the France SailGP Team New title partner for the France SailGP Team DS Automobiles is beginning a new chapter in its story At a time when DS Automobiles is beginning a new chapter in its story, with the launch of three models in 18 months, it has signed a new sporting partnership to support its development. by France SailGP Team Posted 15 Jan 18:48 UTC Sodebo Ultim 3 maintains a lead Sodebo Ultim 3 maintains a lead After a month on an attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy For exactly one month now, the crew of Sodebo Ultim 3 has been dedicated to their attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy. Having set sail on December 15th, they have achieved record times at the three great capes and have also set new records. by Sodebo Ultim 3 Posted 15 Jan 17:47 UTC AMAALA Yacht Club signs partnership with WMRT AMAALA Yacht Club signs partnership with WMRT Reinforcing the Red Sea's emergence as a significant sailing destination AMAALA Yacht Club today announced a landmark strategic partnership with the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) and the Women's World Match Racing Tour (WWMRT), further reinforcing the Red Sea's emergence as a significant sailing destination. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 15 Jan 17:14 UTC J/70 Open Winter Series 2025/26 Leg 3 Preview J/70 Open Winter Series 2025/26 Leg 3 Preview Held in Bodrum on the challenging water area of Aspat Bay Following the conclusion of Leg 2 in December, Tenzor International Cup - J/70 Open Winter Series 2025/2026, organized by Tenzor Sailing Club Türkiye, moved on to its next part. by Burak Zengin Posted 15 Jan 17:08 UTC Henri-Lloyd Winter Sale - New Lines Added Henri-Lloyd Winter Sale - New Lines Added New products added to the sale and further reductions New products added to the sale and further reductions. 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Made to last well beyond winter. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Jan 16:00 UTC Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht Video Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht Video We speak to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and William Ward The fleet of yachts is currently under construction, and to find out more, I spoke to the legendary sailor and founder of the race, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, as well as the Clipper Ventures CEO William Ward. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Jan 15:52 UTC Barbados Sailing Week Junior Regatta Barbados Sailing Week Junior Regatta Two Podium Finishes for St Vincent and the Grenadines St Vincent and the Grenadines continued its growing presence in regional junior sailing by sending two sailors to the Barbados Sailing Week Junior Regatta for the second consecutive year. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 15 Jan 14:30 UTC SailGP: Spain badly damaged SailGP: Spain badly damaged The impact caused major damage to the boat's foils and hull, forcing the Spanish team to retire Spain's Los Gallos SailGP Team are facing a race against time to make the opening Grand Prix of the 2026 SailGP season after their F50 was badly damaged in training in Perth. by SailGP Media Posted 15 Jan 13:30 UTC Barton Marine Partner with Lindemann Barton Marine Partner with Lindemann Visit at boot Düsseldorf 2026 in Hall 10 on stand C76 Deck equipment experts Barton Marine can be found at boot Düsseldorf 2026 in Hall 10 on stand C76, alongside German distribution partner Robert Lindemann KG, from the 17th to 25th of January. by Barton Marine Posted 15 Jan 12:00 UTC The Finn - Five Years On The Finn - Five Years On Many thought the final Finn Olympic regatta was the end of the road for the class Many thought the final Finn Olympic regatta, being raced in 2021, was the end of the road for the Finn, and the class would dwindle into dinghy park obscurity. by Cameron Tweedle Posted 15 Jan 11:22 UTC A constant challenge for Team Banque Populaire A constant challenge for Team Banque Populaire What lies ahead in 2026 for the IMOCA and Ultim teams Team Banque Populaire is preparing for a particularly busy season. Aboard Banque Populaire XI, an ambitious solo and crewed program is on the horizon, with victory as the sole objective. by Voile Banque Populaire Posted 15 Jan 09:44 UTC NZ ILCA Nationals - A glorious Day 1 NZ ILCA Nationals - A glorious Day 1 Two great races in solid hiking conditions today for the first day of the NZ ILCA championships Two great races in solid hiking conditions today for the first day of the NZ ILCA championships, and already its clear that the form book is right on the money and there are going to be some really close contests for top honours in many of the fleets. by Nick Page Posted 15 Jan 08:26 UTC Seldén launches E40rev - electric reversible winch Seldén launches E40rev - electric reversible winch The world premiere will take place at boot Düsseldorf Seldén proudly presents the E40rev, a reversible electric winch operating in two directions and with two speeds. The world premiere will take place at boot Düsseldorf on January 17-25, where the winch will be displayed at the Seldén stand. by Seldén Mast Posted 15 Jan 08:00 UTC SailGP Perth - Season 6 Launch SailGP Perth - Season 6 Launch Zhik is on the water supporting the Black Foils and the United States SailGP Team The fastest boats in the world are back on the water as SailGP opens a new season at full speed. The Perth event will kick off 2026 with two days of racing in Fremantle on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January. by Zhik Posted 15 Jan 06:46 UTC Rag & Famish Hotel 2025-26 Rag & Famish Hotel 2025-26 Young 18ft skiff team's big rookie season North Sydney's Rag & Famish Hotel has been an 18ft skiff sponsoring partner with the Australian 18 Footers League since 1996 when the late George Calligeros, the hotel's owner, decided to financially support his son's sailing career. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Jan 06:12 UTC Malizia Explorer and Under The Pole join forces Malizia Explorer and Under The Pole join forces For Antarctic Expedition to advance science The sailing research vessels Malizia Explorer and Under The Pole are teaming up for an expedition to Antarctica. The mission brings together an international crew, including Under The Pole co-founders Emmanuelle and Ghislain Bardout. by Team Malizia Posted 15 Jan 05:20 UTC SailGP: Black Foils fill coaching gaps SailGP: Black Foils fill coaching gaps Matt Steven and Olympic silver medal winner Will McKenzie in the Coaching Booth this season. The Black Foils sailing team will have the support of experienced coach Matt Steven and Olympic silver medal winner Will McKenzie in the Coaching Booth this season. by Ben Mackley Posted 15 Jan 01:11 UTC Announcing the Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht Announcing the Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht 4th Generation Clipper Race Fleet of 12 new yachts under construction After 30 years circumnavigating the planet the world's most challenging ocean adventure has announced a multi-million GBP investment in an exciting new yacht design for the next-generation 12-yacht fleet. by Clipper Race Posted 15 Jan 00:01 UTC Webinar: North Sails Rolex Sydney Hobart Debrief Webinar: North Sails Rolex Sydney Hobart Debrief Join North Sails experts Alby Pratt, Mark Bradford and Rob Greenhalgh for a lively panel discussion Join North Sails experts Alby Pratt, Mark Bradford and Rob Greenhalgh for a lively panel discussion hosted by North Sails President Ken Read, as they break down the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and share key strategies to prepare for the season. by North Sails Posted 14 Jan 20:00 UTC 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 4 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 4 MOD70s ignite Atlantic afterburners Four days into the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has fully escaped the Canary Islands and locked into the rhythm of the trade winds. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 14 Jan 18:20 UTC Inside Contest Yachts Inside Contest Yachts How the luxury performance bluewater yachts are built Discover the craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation behind Contest Yachts in this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Jan 14:21 UTC Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 Season begins Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 Season begins The historic port city of Perth, Western Australia is expected to deliver a thrilling opening event The Rolex SailGP Championship begins this weekend, as Fremantle, Western Australia prepares to host its inaugural event from Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 January. by Influence Sports & Media Posted 14 Jan 13:37 UTC 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 14 Jan 12:00 UTC SailGP: Artemis Racing crew member injured SailGP: Artemis Racing crew member injured Chris Draper goes for a tumble during training in Fremantle Artemis Racing and Emirates Team NZ crew member Chris Draper, was injured in a training incident on Tuesday in Fremantle, ahead of the first event of Season 6 of SailGP. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Jan 07:04 UTC GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update: At Point Nemo GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update: At Point Nemo A Transpacific Express - A life-changing milestone Last night, the Class40 BELGIUM OCEAN RACING - CURIUM, skippered by Benoit Hantzperg and Djemila Tassin, passed Point Nemo. by Sirius Events Posted 14 Jan 05:49 UTC SailGP: Not for the faint-hearted SailGP: Not for the faint-hearted Updated: A first look at the F50's test sailing on Tuesday in the Fremantle Doctor . Updated: Lindsay Preece of Ironbark Photos gives a first look at the F50's test sailing in Fremantle on Tuesday in the Fremantle Doctor. Most of the competing teams are featured - 11 videos. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Jan 02:51 UTC 2026 EurILCA Master MLT 2026 EurILCA Master MLT First-time entrants and a high level of experience at the Royal Malta Yacht Club The first regatta of the 2026 EurILCA Masters Series was hosted by the Royal Malta Yacht Club and once again attracted a strong and diverse international fleet, combining returning competitors with first-time entrants and a high level of experience. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 13 Jan 18:43 UTC 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 3 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 3 Full throttle westbound: The Atlantic opens up Three days into the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has committed fully to the classic southern escape from the Canary Islands, with every boat choosing to dive south along the African coast before turning west toward Antigua. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 13 Jan 15:36 UTC SailGP confirms return to Geneva SailGP confirms return to Geneva As part of record 2026 Season SailGP has confirmed the return of the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix | Geneva for the 2026 Season, set to unfold over two action-packed days of racing September 19-20, 2026. by SailGP Posted 13 Jan 12:15 UTC Top 6 Sailors of 2025 - The Data Is In Top 6 Sailors of 2025 - The Data Is In Every year competitive sailing becomes more data-driven Every year competitive sailing becomes more data-driven - and 2025 was no exception. by Cyclops Marine Posted 13 Jan 09:36 UTC SailGP: Team lists announced for Freo SailGP: Team lists announced for Freo More than 23 crew changes for the start of Season 6, plus a new team SailGP have published the crew lists for Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix, the opening event of Season 6, which will be contested this weekend in Fremantle. The list is the first to be published since the close of the Transfer Window in early January. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 13 Jan 03:24 UTC Vaikobi's New Impact Caps! Vaikobi's New Impact Caps! You asked for a stylish, lightweight solution to head protection across foil, wind and surf You asked Vaikobi for a stylish, lightweight solution to head protection across foil, wind and surf. Introducing the new Impact-Tested range of bump hats... ready to make an impact on your confidence and safety, not your head! by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 13 Jan 02:00 UTC NoR published for GP14 World Championship 2026 NoR published for GP14 World Championship 2026 Royal North of Ireland YC have 74 pre-entries already The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, in conjunction with the GP14 Class Association, is delighted to announce the publication of the Notice of Race for the GP14 World Championship, taking place from 8-14 August 2026. by Gerry Reid Posted 12 Jan 21:30 UTC SailGP extends partnership with Doyle Sails SailGP extends partnership with Doyle Sails SailGP has announced an extension to its partnership with Doyle Sails through to 2030. SailGP has announced an extension to its partnership with Doyle Sails through to 2030. A partner of the Rolex SailGP Championship since its inception, the industry leading sailmaker has powered SailGP's F50 catamarans since its inaugural season in 2019. by SailGP Posted 12 Jan 21:27 UTC Kick Off the Year with Big Savings at Rooster! Kick Off the Year with Big Savings at Rooster! As well as outlet last-chance kit and end-of-line favourites Exclusive New Year savings are still available, as well as our outlet with last-chance kit and end-of-line favourites. Hurry before they're gone! by Rooster Posted 12 Jan 18:00 UTC Allen heading to BOOT Düsseldorf with Lindemann Allen heading to BOOT Düsseldorf with Lindemann Showcasing a selection of their performance sailing hardware Allen are pleased to be attending BOOT Düsseldorf 2026, taking place from 17–25 January, one of the world's leading watersports exhibitions, where they'll be showcasing a selection of their performance sailing hardware on the Lindemann stand. by Allen Posted 12 Jan 14:30 UTC 13ft Skiff Australian Championship wrap-up 13ft Skiff Australian Championship wrap-up Heidi Bates secures a second straight title with Christian Spencer as crew Champion skipper Heidi Bates has hinted her unprecedented reign as the queen of the 13s class may be coming to an end after she secured a second straight title at the Australian Championships. by Adam Lucius Posted 12 Jan 06:50 UTC 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final overall 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final overall Ian Williams makes history by winning a record-breaking ninth title Ian Williams (GBR) and his Pindar by Manuport Logistics team of Gerard Mitchell, Richard Sydenham and Jon Gundersen made history in Shenzhen by winning a record-breaking ninth Match Racing World Championship title. by WMRT Posted 12 Jan 06:46 UTC From one extreme to the other From one extreme to the other Let's go inshore, and how, with the 16-foot skiffs. Great action, and superb sailing. We'd been in supermaxi, mini maxi, double hander and serious weather mode for what seemed like some time. Then, as is the case at this time of year, there are a plethora of Australian Championships that get run, especially for OTB classes. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 11 Jan 21:15 UTC