Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 4 Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 4 Italians cement their place at the top of the leaderboard The racing at the Nacra 15 World Championship really intensified on day 4, as the Italian team ITA 228 cemented their position at the top of the leaderboard. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 1 Aug 17:02 HKT Governor's Cup Day 4 Governor's Cup Day 4 Hyde, Hayhoe, Nichols, Pinckney Advance to the Semis The last two races of the double round-robin stage — where each team races against the others twice — were completed on Friday at the 59th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship. by Emily O'Connell Posted 1 Aug 16:45 HKT America's Cup: Brit release AC75 rebuild video America's Cup: Brit release AC75 rebuild video GB1, the team of the Royal Yacht Squadron, have released a video of their AC75 under reconstruction. GB1, the team of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Challenger of Record for the 38th America's Cup has released a video showing their AC75 undergoing reconstruction at an undisclosed location, believed to be in Europe. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 1 Aug 08:17 HKT Fireball Worlds at Torbay Overall Fireball Worlds at Torbay Overall Champions Crowned and Podium Reshuffle The heat was on in more ways than one on Tor Bay as the 2026 Fireball World Championship came to a dramatic conclusion. In light winds, the title was decided, and the podium positions were both won and lost, with a complete reshuffle within the top ten. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Aug 06:19 HKT Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 3 Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 3 American team in fourth place are bucking the European stronghold As the racing at the 2026 Nacra 15 Worlds reached its midway point, everyone was optimistic to get back on track with the schedule, and a promising north westerly ashore seemed perfect to achieve that. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 1 Aug 03:05 HKT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura update GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura update Cappuzzo and Belloeuvre crowned FreeFly-Slalom World Champions The GWA returned to Fuerteventura for the final FreeFly-Slalom event of the 2026 season, and it delivered exactly the kind of drama the World Title race deserved. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 1 Aug 01:50 HKT Melges 24 World Championship 2026 Preview Melges 24 World Championship 2026 Preview History, tradition and world titles await in Harbor Springs Preparations continue to accelerate for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship as competitors from across North America and Europe set their sights on Little Traverse Bay and one of the most coveted titles in international one-design sailing. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 31 Jul 22:52 HKT Bernd Roediger leads the World Wave Rankings Bernd Roediger leads the World Wave Rankings At this Mid Season point Victory at the Puerto Rico 3-STAR, followed by wins at the Maui Pro 5-STAR and the Fiji 4-STAR, have placed Bernd Roediger at the top of the World Wave Rankings at the halfway point of the season. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 31 Jul 21:28 HKT New Element 6 Evolution OK Dinghy launched New Element 6 Evolution OK Dinghy launched Developed in collaboration with naval architect Dan Leech and former OK World Champion Dan Slater Element 6 is pleased to announce the launch of the E6 OK Evolution, a new OK Dinghy developed in collaboration with naval architect Dan Leech and former OK Dinghy World Champion Dan Slater. by Element 6 Evolution Posted 31 Jul 19:00 HKT The 49er Will Provide the Talent SailGP Needs The 49er Will Provide the Talent SailGP Needs The sport's deepest talent pool is already stocked with the next generation of drivers As sailing's fastest league commits to bigger fleets, the sport's deepest talent pool is already stocked with the next generation of drivers from Gdynia to Medemblik to a training base outside Mumbai. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 31 Jul 18:43 HKT RS Games at Travemünder Woche RS Games at Travemünder Woche The Ultimate Sailing Festival The 4th edition of the RS Games was the first to be held outside the UK, and Travemünder Woche proved to be the perfect venue with its combination of festival atmosphere, food stalls, crowded waterfront, fantastic nightlife and superb sailing conditions. by Mark Jardine Posted 31 Jul 16:26 HKT Topper Worlds at St Pierre Quiberon Day 3 Topper Worlds at St Pierre Quiberon Day 3 The fleet launched at noon in a 8/9 knots westerly on Wednesday In the second heat of the Finals series for the Topper 5.3 Gold fleet Hari Clark had to work hard throughout the race to keep ahead of Ziyan Chu, where in the previous race, Clark, the 2024 Topper 4.2 World Champion had enjoyed a very clear lead. by John Heyes Posted 31 Jul 15:57 HKT New initiative supports OSR development New initiative supports OSR development Offshore Special Regulations community given a stronger voice in shaping future In line with the key objectives identified in World Sailing's strategy Ready for the Future and Navigating Offshore, World Sailing's plan to support offshore sailing, a new system has been established to enhance the development of the OSR. by World Sailing Posted 31 Jul 14:20 HKT Governor's Cup Day 3: Hyde regains the lead Governor's Cup Day 3: Hyde regains the lead Hayhoe and Scott are tied 2nd two points behind Yesterday, James Hayhoe (AUS) commented that in this year's 59th Governor's Cup every match is tough — often a bit of a cliché. However, on Day 3 of this five-day championship virtually all the matches were hotly contested. by Emily O'Connell Posted 31 Jul 13:48 HKT Fireball Worlds at Torbay Day 4 Fireball Worlds at Torbay Day 4 Window of Opportunity When presented with a forecast that is a bit 'iffy', it's vital to grab the stable wind when it's there and make use of it. Read the wind, have the buoys ready, and press the go button when you can. by Mark Jardine Posted 31 Jul 06:08 HKT AC Recon: Close call for Burling AC Recon: Close call for Burling Luna Rossa skipper got caught out of his cockpit as the AC75 nosedived unexpectedly Italian Challenger Luna Rossa has resumed training in their AC75 off Cagliari and had an eventful day. The skipper got caught out of his cockpit as the AC75 nosedived unexpectedly. See full video. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 31 Jul 05:55 HKT Maria Behrens leads the World Wave Rankings Maria Behrens leads the World Wave Rankings She has claimed seven top five finishes At the halfway point of the season, Maria Behrens sits at the top of the World Wave Rankings after an outstanding first half of the year. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 31 Jul 03:58 HKT OpenSkiff Worlds in Calasetta day 4 OpenSkiff Worlds in Calasetta day 4 Medal battles wide open with three races to go In the Under 17 division, Ukraine's Yasnolobov moves closer to the boys' title, while Italy's Milanese leads the girls. In the Under 13 fleet, Hungary's Karolyi Tertak tops the boys' standings and Poland's Kowalik takes the provisional girls' lead by Elena Giolai Posted 31 Jul 01:46 HKT Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 2 Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 2 The fleet were incredibly pushy on the earlier starts A short postponement ashore rewarded the Nacra 15 fleet with the best possible conditions in Plymouth. Sunshine and winds up to 20 knots south of Plymouth breakwater enabled RO David Rollinson to get five races in. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 31 Jul 00:50 HKT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura concludes On the women's side, the title was already decided, but not the men's The GWA returned to the legendary shores of Sotavento, Fuerteventura — home to one of the longest-standing water sports events in the world. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 30 Jul 22:29 HKT Amierica's Cup: Kiwis under the microscope Amierica's Cup: Kiwis under the microscope With over 37years of America's Cup experience, the Kiwis are chasing their 4thconsecutive win Emirates Team New Zealand is putting every department "under the microscope" for crucial performance gains as they target a historic fourth consecutive America's Cup victory. by Emirates Team Posted 30 Jul 20:57 HKT Topper Worlds at St Pierre Quiberon Days 1 and 2 Topper Worlds at St Pierre Quiberon Days 1 and 2 Fleet split into the Gold, Silver and Bronze for the Finals Series The International Topper Class travelled to the National Institute Du Nautisme, in St Pierre Quiberon, Brittany, for the 2026 edition of the Topper World Championship, organised by the Société des Régates St Pierre Quiberon (SRSP). by John Heyes Posted 30 Jul 17:58 HKT Governor's Cup Day 2: Tight at the top Governor's Cup Day 2: Tight at the top James Hayhoe (AUS) now tied with Josh Hyde (NZL) In golf, "Moving Day" is the last day before the field is cut down after the qualification round. Today was not Moving Day for the Governor's Cup, but there were many moves up and down as a new leader emerged and the competition tightened up. by Emily O'Connell Posted 30 Jul 15:20 HKT Bryant to join Wilmot for San Pedro OCR Bryant to join Wilmot for San Pedro OCR After Laura Harding sustained an injury during the 49erFX Worlds With the San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta set to take place next week in Los Angeles, the 49erFX pairing of Laura Harding and Annie Wilmot will not take to the start line together after Harding sustained an injury during the 49erFX Worlds. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 30 Jul 15:10 HKT ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 Youth Worlds preview ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 Youth Worlds preview Aarhus is proud to welcome 877 young sailors from 56 nations this weekend The ILCA Class Association and Aarhus International Sailing Center are proud to welcome 877 young sailors from 56 nations to Aarhus, Denmark, for the 2026 ILCA 4 & ILCA 6 Youth World Championships, taking place from 1 to 19 August. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 30 Jul 07:07 HKT Countdown Begins to GP14 Worlds Countdown Begins to GP14 Worlds Belfast Lough prepares to welcome 100 boats With just ten days to go, final preparations are under way at Holywood's Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club as it prepares to host one of the biggest sailing events ever staged on Belfast Lough - the GP14 World Championships from 8-14 August. by Angela Hunter Posted 30 Jul 04:43 HKT OpenSkiff Worlds in Calasetta 2026 day 3 OpenSkiff Worlds in Calasetta 2026 day 3 First day of gold fleet racing and the leaders extend their advantage Three more races in south-westerly winds averaging 7 to 10 knots. With nine races completed, the second discard comes into effect as Ukraine's Yasnolobov and Hungary's Karolyi Tertak strengthen their leads in the boys' divisions. by Elena Giolai Posted 30 Jul 01:07 HKT The Athletes Challenging the Status Quo The Athletes Challenging the Status Quo Racing on the Edge 2026 Season Episode 4 The latest episode of SailGP's behind-the-scenes docuseries, Racing on the Edge, produced in partnership with Rolex, offers an unflinching look at two athletes redefining who gets to belong in the sport of sailing. by SailGP Posted 30 Jul 00:54 HKT Baleària Women's Cup Strengthens Profile Baleària Women's Cup Strengthens Profile With more international entries at the 44 Copa del Rey Mapfre Now in its sixth edition, the women's competition continues to establish itself as a benchmark in women's sailing, attracting top-level teams and an increasingly international fleet. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 29 Jul 22:42 HKT Marseille to host Offshore Double Handed Worlds Marseille to host Offshore Double Handed Worlds Returning medallists and high-profile contenders among the September line-up An international fleet of 19 teams representing 15 Member National Authorities across five continents has been officially confirmed for the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship, set to take place in Marseille, France. by World Sailing Posted 29 Jul 19:52 HKT Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 1 Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 1 Event opens to dazzling sunshine and no wind at all, initially The Nacra 15 World Championship opened to dazzling sunshine and no wind at all. After a 3 hour postponement ashore, RO David Rollinson was keen to try and get something in, and headed out to the race track. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 29 Jul 18:04 HKT Never say die! Never say die! Katie Spithill and the Women Racing team certainly own a fair dab of this trait Katie Spithill is the complete personification of the message, Never Say Die. As she says of herself, “Definitely. It is always there and available, and we are always fighting.” by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 29 Jul 17:00 HKT SailGP: Did Portsmouth work out? SailGP: Did Portsmouth work out? The deeper analysis shows that the leader around Mark 2 in almost all qualifier races, won. SailGP Great Britain appeared to be a rinse-and-repeat of what was a very successful event in the 2025 edition. But with one exception, there were no leadership changes after Mark 2 until the Event Final. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 29 Jul 16:36 HKT Governor's Cup Day 1: Antipodeans dominate Governor's Cup Day 1: Antipodeans dominate Josh Hyde (NZL) leads, James Hayhoe (AUS) and Sam Scott (NZL) tied for second at 6-2 in first round 2025 Semi-finalist Josh Hyde of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron had a perfect day at the 59th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship. James Hayhoe (AUS) and Sam Scott (NZL) tied for second at 6-2 in the first round robin stage. by Emily O'Connell Posted 29 Jul 12:30 HKT Fireball Worlds at Torbay Day 3 Fireball Worlds at Torbay Day 3 Tremendous Tuesday in Tor Bay, with legends celebrated and the next generation coming through After a light start on Tuesday in Torquay, with a covering of hazy cloud, the breeze started to fill in to provide a cracking day of sailing for the Fireball World Championship fleet. by Mark Jardine Posted 29 Jul 06:48 HKT Whale filmed through phone case! Whale filmed through phone case! The Vaikobi Waterproof Phone Case lets you carry and use your phone while you're on the water. The Vaikobi Waterproof Phone Case lets you carry and use your phone while you're on the water. by Vaikobi Posted 29 Jul 04:30 HKT OpenSkiff Worlds in Calasetta 2026 day 2 OpenSkiff Worlds in Calasetta 2026 day 2 Six races completed as the Under 17 fleet prepares to split into Gold and Silver Three more races in a northwesterly Mistral. Yasnolobov remains unbeaten, Milanese leads the female ranking and sits second overall. Karolyi Tertak takes the Under 13 lead, while Ruggiero climbs to third overall. by Elena Giolai Posted 29 Jul 01:06 HKT SailGP news, TP52s, Olympic class regatta SailGP news, TP52s, Olympic class regatta SailGP update, 52 Super Series, San Pedro OCR SailGP's high-performance foiling circuit arrived in the Portsmouth, England, last weekend for the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, which was the first of four UK and European events that will stretch out through the end of the summer. by David Schmidt Posted 28 Jul 23:00 HKT The Ant Arctic Lab world record attempt underway The Ant Arctic Lab world record attempt underway 35.000 nautical miles, single handed, nonstop, without assistance Yesterday Norbert Sedlacek Koch set sails for his solo, nonstop round-the-world world record attempt across the five oceans. by Innovation Yachts Posted 28 Jul 18:35 HKT What Under-Tensioning Does to Your Rig What Under-Tensioning Does to Your Rig The invisible risks of under-tensioning your rig and how to avoid them While most sailors guard against overload, under-tensioning your rig poses an equally catastrophic threat to equipment. Sometimes, there are tell-tale signs, like a loose leeward shroud when sailing upwind. by Cyclops Marine Posted 28 Jul 16:00 HKT