Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 3 Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 3 Sled stay steady to move top as others ride the roller coaster in record fleet As the Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week passed its midpoint today with two challenging races in an offshore breeze on the Bay of Palma it is the 2021 circuit champions, Sled, the runners up in 2026's five regatta season. by 52 Super Series Posted 8 May 02:25 AEST 2026 Portimão X-15 Wingfoil Series Preview 2026 Portimão X-15 Wingfoil Series Preview Record Fleet of 115 Riders Set With over 15 nations represented, the rapidly expanding X-15 fleet unites riders of all levels in one-design racing defined by skill, progression, and fair competition. by Ava Hider Posted 7 May 22:21 AEST Oliver Heer unveils IMOCA Embrace The Challenge Oliver Heer unveils IMOCA Embrace The Challenge With just over 100 days remaining until the start of The Ocean Race Atlantic Swiss offshore sailor Oliver Heer has officially unveiled his new IMOCA, Embrace The Challenge, introducing a bold new identity inspired by the weather systems that define life at sea. by Oliver Heer Ocean Racing Posted 7 May 18:42 AEST Francesca Clapcich in the 1000 Race Day 4 Francesca Clapcich in the 1000 Race Day 4 “Send some wind, please, because that's what we need…” In her voice note from onboard 11th Hour Racing early this morning, the frustration and exhaustion of spending a whole night drifting in a windless Bay of Biscay was all too obvious, as Francesca Clapcich described the latest stage of her 1000 Race. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 7 May 18:19 AEST 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Day 5 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Day 5 Chasing towards the Balearic Islands The Swiss Class40 No. 134 STELLA NOVA, skippered by Omar Naas and Louis Torreilles, crossed the southern Sardinia ranking gate in first place yesterday evening at 11:28 PM French time. by Sirius Events Posted 7 May 17:25 AEST Jervis Bay Classic 2026 at Vincentia Sailing Club Jervis Bay Classic 2026 at Vincentia Sailing Club A grand total of 71 boats of all shapes and sizes hit the water over the weekend A week out from the third edition of the Jervis Bay Classic, we couldn't have anticipated the weather, numbers, and absolute energy that was on the Moona Moona over the ANZAC long weekend, marking the conclusion of the regular sailing season. by Paddy Butler Posted 7 May 16:10 AEST America's Cup: Captain Outrageous dies at 87 America's Cup: Captain Outrageous dies at 87 Ted Turner, America's Cup champion and winner of the Sydney Hobart and Fastnet died on Wednesday. Ted Turner, Captain Outrageous, America's Cup champion and winner of the Sydney Hobart and Fastnet races, died on Wednesday. Outside his colourful sailing career, he created the global broadcasting network CNN which revolutionized global broadcasting. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 7 May 15:38 AEST Brisbane Race Week Overall Brisbane Race Week Overall The Biggest Edition Yet Brisbane Race Week presented by Porsche Centre Brisbane has wrapped up at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron following five days of varied racing formats, strong community support, and a regatta that continued to grow both on and off the water. by Nic Douglass Posted 7 May 09:52 AEST Beneteau exhibits at SCIBS 2026 Beneteau exhibits at SCIBS 2026 With a dedicated booth, a new water display location & a dream fleet Following a record-breaking 2025 edition with an exceptional number of boats and visitors, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) remains the must-see boating lifestyle event in the Southern Hemisphere. by Beneteau Group Posted 7 May 08:00 AEST Range Rover Sardinia Cup 2026 Preview Range Rover Sardinia Cup 2026 Preview After a 14-year absence the event returns to Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with 20 boats registered After a 14-year absence, one of the regattas that helped build the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's international standing is set to return this summer. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 7 May 04:20 AEST Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 2 Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 2 Double bullet day for Alkedo but consistent Provezza in pole position With no score outside of the top five so far, after four races Ergin Imre's Turkish flagged Provezza leads Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 7 May 03:46 AEST It's going to be a tricky finish to the 1000 Race It's going to be a tricky finish to the 1000 Race According to veteran IMOCA skipper Jérémie Beyou The IMOCA season-opening 1000 Race has proved a fascinating test for the seven skippers taking part, who have had to contend with everything from no wind to fresh downwind conditions in the Bay of Biscay. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 7 May 01:45 AEST SSL Gold Cup 2026 - Qualifying Series line-up SSL Gold Cup 2026 - Qualifying Series line-up The Football World Cup in Sailing enters its next phase With 197 days left until the Grand Final of the second SSL Gold Cup, and just 27 days until racing begins in Switzerland, things are clearly entering the final stretch. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 7 May 00:45 AEST Francesca Clapcich in the 1000 Race Day 3 Francesca Clapcich in the 1000 Race Day 3 11th Hour Racing takes the direct route with 410 miles to go After nearly three days at sea in the IMOCA season-opening 1000 Race, Francesca Clapcich on 11th Hour Racing took a more direct route to the next waypoint than the long-time leaders. by Ed Gorman for Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 6 May 19:20 AEST 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Day 4 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Day 4 Twists and Turns along the Sardinian Coast The competitors in the second edition of the CIC MED CHANNEL RACE are entering their fourth day of racing, and the battle for the top spots remains fierce with 7 boats within 12 miles. by Sirius Events Posted 6 May 17:40 AEST Excess transforms the catamaran into a base camp Excess transforms the catamaran into a base camp Riders' Edition offers a new way to look at the catamaran Excess Catamarans, a Beneteau Group brand known for its cruising catamarans that combine the thrill of sailing with onboard comfort, announces the launch of the Riders' Edition. by Beneteau Group Posted 6 May 06:20 AEST Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 1 Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 1 Vayu leads after a remarkable opening day A remarkable first day of the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season saw the newest boat in the record-sized fleet of 14 boats, Swedish flagged Trinity Racing steered by young rookie owner Joakim Sundberg win the second race of the day. by 52 Super Series Posted 6 May 04:29 AEST SailGP's Racing on the Edge Returns SailGP's Racing on the Edge Returns With its Most Revealing Season Yet Racing on the Edge, SailGP's award-winning docuseries produced in partnership with Rolex, is back for the 2026 Season. by SailGP Posted 6 May 04:23 AEST TP52s, IMOCA 60s, Congression Cup TP52s, IMOCA 60s, Congression Cup 52 SUPER SERIES and IMOCA 60 season openers, 61st Congressional Cup When the conversation turns to Grand Prix keelboat racing, it's never long before the 52 SUPER SERIES enters the mix. The 2026 season is will feature five events, starting with this week's Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week. by David Schmidt Posted 6 May 01:00 AEST Looking to replace your deck or cockpit surface? Looking to replace your deck or cockpit surface? Looking to replace the surface on a deck or cockpit area, with a synthetic product but don't know wh Looking to replace the surface on a deck or cockpit area, with a synthetic product but don't know where to start? by Richard Gladwell Posted 5 May 19:31 AEST Francesca Clapcich makes gains on 1000 Race Day 2 Francesca Clapcich makes gains on 1000 Race Day 2 Overtaking Nico D'Estais on Café Joyeux to move into fifth place After nearly 48 hours at sea and her second night onboard 11th Hour Racing, the Italian-American sailor Francesca Clapcich has moved up from sixth position to fifth in the seven-strong 1000 Race IMOCA fleet as the leaders approach the Fastnet Rock. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 5 May 18:47 AEST 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Day 3 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Day 3 Mathieu Claveau and François Verdier (Phare 40 - HA Plus PME) lead in Bonifacio Today at 07:02:51, Marseille-based skipper Mathieu Claveau and his co-skipper François Verdier, aboard their Class40 No. 142, crossed the second "gate" of the rankings in the Strait of Bonifacio in first place. by Sirius Events Posted 5 May 17:06 AEST Royal Prince Edward YC Classic Yacht Regatta Royal Prince Edward YC Classic Yacht Regatta Addition of IRC Standard equates to success The option to race under IRC proved a real drawcard for competitors in the inaugural Classic Yacht Regatta hosted by the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club (RPEYC) in April on Sydney Harbour, with 27 of the 63 classic yachts racing under IRC Standard rating. by Di Pearson Posted 5 May 15:30 AEST The Ocean Race Auckland: Where are the Kiwis? The Ocean Race Auckland: Where are the Kiwis? Yesterday's announcement underscored the diminishing presence of New Zealand sailors in the race. Monday's formal announcement of the Auckland stopover for the 2027 edition of The Ocean Race underscored the diminishing presence of New Zealand sailors in a race that has long been part of the Kiwi sailing culture. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 5 May 13:34 AEST Race Yachts Premium Brokerage Race Yachts Premium Brokerage Performance-led. Globally connected. Results-driven. Performance-led. Globally connected. Results-driven. We represent a select range of race yachts built to win—each one chosen for its capability, condition, and competitive edge. by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 5 May 07:00 AEST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games Day 1 iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games Day 1 180 athletes from 21 nations enjoy strong opening day A perfect start in Torbole for the iQFOiL International Games Youth & Junior, which began today on Lake Garda Trentino and will run through Saturday, May 9th. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 5 May 05:17 AEST Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week Day 0 Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week Day 0 Swedish debutants Trinity take third in the second short practice race The sense of anticipation and excitement is as keenly felt as ever at Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week ahead of Tuesday's first races of the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season. by 52 Super Series Posted 5 May 03:19 AEST 1,800 Miles With Sailing's Rising Stars 1,800 Miles With Sailing's Rising Stars A Pathway into Offshore Racing For young sailors, the biggest barrier to offshore racing isn't ambition, it's access. The RORC Griffin Offshore Pathway is changing that, and this year one team is taking on the 1,800-mile Round Britain and Ireland Race. by North Sails Posted 5 May 01:00 AEST The Ocean Race previews a return to City of Sails The Ocean Race previews a return to City of Sails The local stopover team unveiled a special 50th anniversary logo Auckland's iconic Viaduct Harbour will host the Southern Ocean stopover in February and March, marking the race's first return to New Zealand since 2018 and the 11th time the city has welcomed the fleet home. by The Ocean Race Posted 5 May 00:44 AEST Maxi racing fires up in the Mediterranean Maxi racing fires up in the Mediterranean Strong results for Pascale Decaux's Tilakkhana II at Sandberg PalmaVela The International Maxi Association's Mediterranean Maxi Offshore and Inshore Challenges resumed and got under way, respectively, with the racing at Sandberg PalmaVela that concluded yesterday with strong results for Pascale Decaux's Tilakkhana II. by International Maxi Association Posted 4 May 23:48 AEST 52 Super Series 2026 returns this week 52 Super Series 2026 returns this week The world's leading monohull circuit 2026 season begins in Puerto Portals The 52 SUPER SERIES, renowned as the world's leading grand prix monohull yacht racing circuit, returns for its 2026 season this week. by 52 Super Series Posted 4 May 19:38 AEST Getting into the rhythm of the 1000 Race Getting into the rhythm of the 1000 Race Francesca Clapcich is edging her way around the western side of the Traffic Separation Scheme In her first solo race in the IMOCA Class, Francesca Clapcich onboard 11th Hour Racing, has been battling light winds across the mouth of the English Channel in the early stages of the season-opening 1000 Race. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 4 May 19:33 AEST NSW Optimist Interclub Series Round 1 NSW Optimist Interclub Series Round 1 More than 80 young sailors race from Woollahra Sailing Club The 2026 NSW Optimist Interclub Series got under way in style on Sunday, with Round 1 hosted by Woollahra Sailing Club delivering a fantastic day of junior racing on Sydney Harbour. by NSWIODA Posted 4 May 19:00 AEST 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach overall 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach overall Australia's Cole Tapper storms to historic triumph Australia's Cole Tapper and his Kairos Racing Team from Sydney delivered a sensational performance to win the 61st Congressional Cup today at the Long Beach Yacht Club, earning Tapper the legendary Crimson Blazer and etching his name into sailing history. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 4 May 18:54 AEST 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Day 2 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Day 2 Tactical games on the road to the Strait of Bonifacio Departing yesterday, Sunday, May 3, at 1:00 PM from the southern bay of Marseille, the Class40 fleet of the 2nd edition of the CIC MED CHANNEL RACE crossed the Var coast during the afternoon and evening before rounding Île du Levant. by Sirius Events Posted 4 May 17:24 AEST Close Encounters… Close Encounters… Of the Jimbo kind. To know Jim Close is to have an experience. To know Jim Close, aka Jimbo, or Mumbles, is to have an experience (Boom. Boom. Basil Brush). It's not a reflection. It's a casting of vision. Yes. What a trip. Part acid. Part journey through space. Part adventure in existentialism. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 4 May 15:00 AEST CYCA's Tapper and crew score massive win CYCA's Tapper and crew score massive win Victory in the 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club A crew who cut their teeth sailing at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) have scored one of the biggest wins in world match racing, taking out the prestigious Congressional Cup in Long Beach, California today. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 4 May 14:40 AEST The Ocean Race home for 50th anniversary The Ocean Race home for 50th anniversary The Ocean Race returns to the City of Sails to the race route for the first time since 2018. February and March 2027, as The Ocean Race revealed exciting partnerships and key details of the Southern Ocean stopover, marking the return of the City of Sails to the race route for the first time since 2018. by 18k Sports Media Posted 4 May 14:02 AEST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Super Series overall 2026 Sail Port Stephens Super Series overall Toasting with the sweet wine of success The weather gods saved their most benevolent favours for the final day of racing of Week 3 of Sail Port Stephens, comprising the Super Series for large racer/cruiser monohulls and an inaugural division of multihulls. by Mark Rothfield Posted 4 May 11:15 AEST Brisbane Race Week Day 3 Brisbane Race Week Day 3 Off the Beach titles decided as week builds towards Passage Racing finale Day 3 of Brisbane Race Week presented by Porsche Centre Brisbane saw the VX One and Finn classes complete their series on Moreton Bay, as the broader fleet prepares for another day of passage racing. by Nic Douglass Posted 4 May 10:21 AEST 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela overall 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela overall Torrential morning storm prevents racing on the final day A torrential morning storm bringing spectacular thunder and lightning to the Bay of Palma was then followed by a prolonged calm which prevented racing on the final day of 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 4 May 06:21 AEST 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Start 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Start A good start for the 1000 mile offshore race in the Mediterranean Today at 1:00 PM local time (11:00 AM UTC), the Class40 fleet of the 2nd edition of the CIC MED CHANNEL RACE set off for a 1000-mile race in the western Mediterranean between Marseille, Corsica, Sardinia, and the Balearic Islands. by Sirius Events Posted 4 May 02:36 AEST Francesca Clapcich starts the 1000 Race Francesca Clapcich starts the 1000 Race Her very first solo race on an IMOCA Today, at 1200 CEST [1000 UTC], Francesca took the start of the 1000 Race - her very first solo race on an IMOCA. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 3 May 21:35 AEST 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 4 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 4 Berntsson and Poole take early control in Semi-Finals The stage is set for a thrilling finale at the 61st Congressional Cup as the final four teams were confirmed today on the penultimate day of racing in Long Beach, CA. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 3 May 13:17 AEST Brisbane Race Week Day 2 Brisbane Race Week Day 2 Danseur Moves Ahead as Fleet Expands Day 2 of Brisbane Race Week presented by Porsche Centre Brisbane delivered a step up in both scale and intensity on Moreton Bay, as the fleet shifted into passage racing and the Off the Beach divisions joined the action. by Nic Douglass Posted 3 May 10:27 AEST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Super Series Day 2 2026 Sail Port Stephens Super Series Day 2 No jacket required for Port Stephens perfection Early risers for Day 2 of the Super Series at Sail Port Stephens packed an array of wet weather gear in their sailing bags as rainstorms stalked the entrance to the bay just after dawn. by Mark Rothfield Posted 3 May 09:24 AEST 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela Day 3 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela Day 3 A classic Palma day proves a perfect warm up as titles decided The 22nd Sandberg Estates Palma Vela regatta on the Bay of Palma offered a perfect Saturday of racing with solid, reliable winds of 12 to 16 knots, very much a 'typical Palma day' as described by many happy teams on their return to the club. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 3 May 07:48 AEST 46 Nations to send ships into New York Harbor 46 Nations to send ships into New York Harbor For America's 250th Birthday With less than three months remaining before America's 250th anniversary, Sail4th 250 has announced the full scope of events planned for July 3-7, 2026 in the Port of New York and New Jersey. by Sail4th 250 Posted 3 May 00:59 AEST