Vale Gordon Ingate OAM - 29.3.1926 - 24.4.2026 Vale Gordon Ingate OAM - 29.3.1926 - 24.4.2026 The sailing legend passed away last evening following a short illness Sailing legend, Gordon Ingate OAM, passed away last evening following a short illness, he had turned 100 in March and celebrated in style at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron with his family and a mass of friends. by Di Pearson Posted 24 Apr 21:56 PDT Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 2 Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 2 North Swell and Atlantic Breezes define the day The second day of Antigua Sailing Week brought a striking change in tempo and conditions, as the fleet prepared to depart the Caribbean Sea and push northward into the open Atlantic. by Meredith Glacken / Antigua Sailing Week Posted 24 Apr 21:15 PDT Kiwi Govt pulls out of SailGP hosting Kiwi Govt pulls out of SailGP hosting The administrative arm of the NZ Govt has pulled back from hosting a third major sailing event. The Wellington-based administrative arm of the New Zealand Government, has once again pulled their signature move, withdrawing from support of a major sailing regatta in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com Posted 24 Apr 17:57 PDT 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda Day 2 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda Day 2 Artemis extends on the second day Artemis (NOR 57, Kristian Nergaard, Trond Solli- Saether, Anders Pedersen) extended their lead on Day 2 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva after three more incredibly tight races on Friday. by Robert Deaves Posted 24 Apr 16:30 PDT Airline Pilot from Kiel wins Clipper Race Stage 9 Airline Pilot from Kiel wins Clipper Race Stage 9 Victory after 26 days sailing 5,500nm across the North Pacific Ocean Julia Heitmann, a 36-year-old airline pilot from Kiel, Germany, has arrived in Seattle, USA, after spending 26 days sailing 5,500nm (10,186 km) across the North Pacific Ocean in one of the most challenging legs of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. by Clipper Ventures Posted 24 Apr 13:16 PDT Fleet Racing Finale Sets Stage for Medal Showdown Fleet Racing Finale Sets Stage for Medal Showdown In the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes at Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères The final day of fleet racing at the Semaine Olympique Française delivered a softer side of Hyères, with a light 8-10 knot sea breeze that never quite reached the forecasted pressure. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 24 Apr 13:14 PDT 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 5 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 5 The top ten teams selected have been selected After 12 races during French Olympic Week, the second event of the Sailing Grand Slam, the top 10 teams have been selected. The best sailors from the fleet will compete tomorrow in two Medal Series. by International 470 Class Association Posted 24 Apr 12:48 PDT 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 2 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 2 Five winners from six races at halfway stage Following yesterday's brisk, lumpy conditions off the Sardinian coast, for day two of the 44Cup Puntaldia the northerly had moderated to 8-12 knots and the sea flattened. by 44Cup Posted 24 Apr 12:42 PDT 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 5 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 5 Nolot and Maeder crowned in Hyères as Maggetti and Morris pass iQ test France's Lauriane Nolot and Singapore's Max Maeder won the women's and men's kiteboarding (Formula Kite) and Italy's Marta Maggetti and Australia's Grae Morris the women's and men's windsurfing titles (iQFOiL). by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 24 Apr 12:01 PDT Macnamara's Bowl Returns Macnamara's Bowl Returns With Star-Studded Lineup in Women's Sailing An elite roster of international sailing talent will compete in the long-awaited return of the Macnamara's Bowl this weekend, with a line-up of accomplished female sailors gathering at Royal Lymington Yacht Club. by RS Sailing Posted 24 Apr 09:16 PDT Youngblood wins the Battle of the Brothers Youngblood wins the Battle of the Brothers Ryan McKillen's Surge tops the April event as Miami delivers a perfect send-off The whole season came down to the very last race. Miles Julien's Youngblood versus Charlie Julien's Rated X: two brothers, two boats, two points separating them in the standings. by M32 World Posted 24 Apr 09:08 PDT Charleston marks turning point in Melges 24 season Charleston marks turning point in Melges 24 season One of North America's most respected early-season regattas At the recent edition of Charleston Race Week at Patriot's Point, one of North America's most respected early-season regattas, the fleet delivered more than just results. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 24 Apr 07:39 PDT Landmark Partnership to Open Elite Racing to Women Landmark Partnership to Open Elite Racing to Women The Magenta Project and ClubSwan Racing will create a pathway A new partnership between The Magenta Project and ClubSwan Racing will create a pathway for women into elite performance sailing, by fielding two all-female teams in the ClubSwan 36 at four Nations League events this season. by The Magenta Project Posted 24 Apr 07:16 PDT The ClubSwan Season is on The ClubSwan Season is on The 2026 edition of The Nations League opens this week with the Swan Bonifacio Challenge The 2026 edition of The Nations League opens this week with the Swan Bonifacio Challenge and the USA League Event 2 in Pensacola, marking the beginning of a new and highly anticipated sailing season for the ClubSwan community. by Nautor Swan Posted 24 Apr 00:16 PDT Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 1 Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 1 Heads to Green Island for Barefoot on the Beach Rendezvous Caribbean bananaquits sang from towering palms, as they announced the start of Antigua Sailing Week. by Meredith Glacken / Antigua Sailing Week Posted 23 Apr 20:20 PDT 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda Day 1 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda Day 1 Close racing in a brisk Ora breeze Artemis (NOR 57, Kristian Nergaard, Trond Solli- Saether, Anders Pedersen) leads the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva after three tough and close races on Thursday in a 15-20 knot Ora. by Robert Deaves Posted 23 Apr 16:54 PDT Ida Lewis Distance Race presenting sponsor Ida Lewis Distance Race presenting sponsor Kiel James Patrick has become a staple of New England style Kiel James Patrick has been named presenting sponsor of the Ida Lewis Distance Race, ushering in an exciting new chapter for one of the Northeast's most respected overnight offshore competitions. by Barby MacGowan Posted 23 Apr 13:08 PDT 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 1 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 1 Aleph Racing edges ahead on challenging opening day 2026 44Cup set sail today off Puntaldia. The famous towering wedge-shaped island of Tavolara formed a dramatic backdrop for the RC44 racing but situated directly to weather of the race course its 500+m height made for tough wind conditions. by 44Cup Posted 23 Apr 12:39 PDT 2026 Fireball Worlds – Grab an early bird discount 2026 Fireball Worlds – Grab an early bird discount One week until the early bird discount expires The entries are rolling in for the Fireball Worlds hosted by Royal Torbay Yacht Club at the end of July. There are currently over 50 boats entered with the eventual entry expected to be between 90 and 100 boats. by UK Fireball Association Posted 23 Apr 12:35 PDT 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 4 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 4 Finals Friday fliers fear favourites in Hyères but Nacra nosedive shows no gold guaranteed Finals Friday fliers fear favourites in Hyères but Nacra nosedive shows no gold guaranteed by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 23 Apr 12:19 PDT Big Breeze, Bigger Changes in Hyères Big Breeze, Bigger Changes in Hyères Semaine Olympique Française Day 4 Turns the Tables Another 80% day for the Nacra 17 fleet on the Charlie course, one of the furthest out and in the biggest competitions. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 23 Apr 12:10 PDT New offshore virtual racing championship New offshore virtual racing championship IMOCA and Virtual Regatta launch the 2026 season IMOCA and Virtual Regatta announce the renewal of their partnership around the IMOCA Virtual Series, the official championship. Both partners are committing to a new season, in a collaboration that brings offshore racing and its online counterpart closer. by IMOCA and Virtual Regatta Posted 23 Apr 09:43 PDT YCCS kicks off season with Cape 31 Med Circuit YCCS kicks off season with Cape 31 Med Circuit Porto Cervo sporting season gets under way with a noteworthy debut The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's sporting season gets under way with a noteworthy debut, as it welcomes the Cape 31 to the waters off Porto Cervo. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 23 Apr 08:58 PDT 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 4 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 4 Xammar and Cardona extend their lead On the fourth day of French Olympic Week, two races were held for the gold fleet and three for silver. It was another windy day on the water, which allowed the races to be completed quickly. by International 470 Class Association Posted 23 Apr 08:11 PDT UpWind by MerConcept & World Sailing pave the way UpWind by MerConcept & World Sailing pave the way Six Olympic pathway sailors selected for a unique Ocean Fifty offshore experience UpWind by MerConcept, in collaboration with World Sailing, is proud to announce the selection of six international sailors who will take part in an exclusive Ocean Fifty racing experience during Act 1 of the Ocean Fifty Series. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 23 Apr 07:25 PDT America's Cup: Alinghi announce Sardinia crew America's Cup: Alinghi announce Sardinia crew Tudor Team Alinghi has named five sailors who will be in Sardinia for the opening regatta of the 38t Tudor Team Alinghi has named five sailors who will be in Sardinia for the opening regatta of the 38th America's Cup. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 23 Apr 05:27 PDT America's Cup Recon: Apr 22 - Kiwi foils get eyes America's Cup Recon: Apr 22 - Kiwi foils get eyes The Kiwis continue their second block of testing on Wednesday - Recon report and video. Emirates Team New Zealand continued their second block of testing on Wednesday in a light breeze that grew in the middle of the day into a useful 15kts with a flat sea state. Video and post-session interview included in this story. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 23 Apr 04:12 PDT The 11th Beneteau First SE Challenge The 11th Beneteau First SE Challenge 66 crews, one Adriatic night, everything it takes The 11th edition of the BENETEAU FIRST SE Challenge concluded at Jezera on the island of Murter 19 April 2025, with 66 double-handed crews from across Europe and the United States completing one of the most memorable editions in the event's history. by Beneteau Group Posted 23 Apr 03:36 PDT SVG Sailing Week 2026 a resounding success SVG Sailing Week 2026 a resounding success This year's edition recorded a remarkable increase in participation St. Vincent and the Grenadines has demonstrated its growing stature as a premier sailing and sports destination with the successful staging of SVG Sailing Week 2026, an event widely hailed as one of the most dynamic well-attended editions in many years. by SVG Sailing Week Posted 23 Apr 02:38 PDT Theo Westerlind added to Ficker Cup line-up Theo Westerlind added to Ficker Cup line-up Bringing considerable success in both youth and open match racing events Swedish match racing skipper Theo Westerlind has been added to the line-up for the 2026 Long Beach Yacht Club Ficker Cup later this week, accepting his invitation in place of Lennard Bal of the Netherlands, who is unable to attend the event. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 22 Apr 22:36 PDT Nelson's Dockyard Welcomes Global Contingent Nelson's Dockyard Welcomes Global Contingent For Antigua Sailing Week Skipper's Meeting and Official Opening Nelson's Dockyard welcomed sailors from all over the world to the Copper & Lumber Store Hotel for a weather and safety briefing ahead of Antigua Sailing Week's 4-day round-the-island regatta. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 22 Apr 20:40 PDT RC44 teams set for 44Cup Puntaldia RC44 teams set for 44Cup Puntaldia In the starting blocks for their second event of their 2026 season The 44Cup owners and crews have been enjoying their first few days on the water and ashore in the build-up to the second event of their 2026 season, based out of Puntaldia on Sardinia's northeast coast. by 44Cup Posted 22 Apr 13:49 PDT Rhody Regatta opens registration Rhody Regatta opens registration Race Around Conanicut Island to benefit Meals on Wheels of RI With the 2026 sailing season on the horizon, the International Yacht and Athletic Club (IYAC) has officially released the Notice of Race and opened registration for the fourth annual Rhody Regatta, set for Saturday, May 30. by Barby MacGowan Posted 22 Apr 11:36 PDT Full Power Racing at Semaine Olympique Française Full Power Racing at Semaine Olympique Française Breeze On, Battle Tightens in Hyères Day three in Hyères brought a proper shake-up as strong breeze and rain rolled through the bay, forcing an early postponement. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 22 Apr 11:34 PDT 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 3 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 3 Olympians rise as big easterlies wind up Hyères After the Champagne and sunshine of Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday brought the wind and tonic to the 57th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - TPM. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 22 Apr 11:06 PDT Svea and Rainbow set to race Svea and Rainbow set to race At the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Two J Class yachts, the Swedish flagged Svea and Rainbow which will debut in the colours of her new owner, will take centre stage at the 30th anniversary of the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille in late June. by J Class Association Posted 22 Apr 09:55 PDT 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 3 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 3 Spanish Duo Dominates as Conditions Reshape Gold Fleet What a day on the water at French Olympic Week in Hyères. Strong afternoon winds delivered high-intensity racing and significantly reshuffled the leaderboard. by International 470 Class Association Posted 22 Apr 09:11 PDT 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is go! 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is go! The only race around the world via Cape Horn steered by humans The Inaugural 2023 Ocean Globe Race (OGR) was a huge success celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world's first fully crewed 1973 Whitbread Race. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 22 Apr 09:03 PDT Hit the Road with RS Hit the Road with RS Discover #RoofRackReady Boats! 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