What next for Olympic sailing? What next for Olympic sailing? We speak to Sailingfast's Duncan Hepplewhite If there is anyone in the UK who gets to see exactly what is happening in the UK sailing scene and what is attracting sailors to the sport, then it's Sailingfast's Duncan Hepplewhite. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Oct 10:00 PDT Finns head south for European Masters titles Finns head south for European Masters titles The third time the class has hosted a major championship in Los Alcazares While many expected a hot and sunny autumn excursion, it has so far not been the case every day with significant rain and 'low' temperatures over the weekend following the arrival of a huge weather system over Spain. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Oct 09:56 PDT Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Day 2 Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Day 2 Black Jack in Command as Artie Dares to Dream Remon Vos' Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has taken command of the battle for line honours in the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 18 Oct 09:40 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, Through The Lens Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, Through The Lens Renowned marine photographer Kurt Arrigo was there to capture sailing history For nine days, 253 yachts spanning more than a century of sailing history gathered off Saint-Tropez. Renowned marine photographer Kurt Arrigo was there to capture the contrast between centenarian classics, elegant schooners and modern racing yachts. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 18 Oct 08:00 PDT A Melges 24 season to remember A Melges 24 season to remember An exciting 2027 calendar of events is already taking shape The 2026 Melges 24 season may be winding down, but the momentum certainly isn't! With an unforgettable World Championship in Harbor Springs behind us and M24s of Summer recently wrapped up in Tampa, there's still plenty of great racing ahead. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 18 Oct 07:16 PDT The Globe40 through the eyes of Jean-Marie Liot The Globe40 through the eyes of Jean-Marie Liot Jean-Marie Liot is opening up his archives. What if you relived the Globe40 round-the-world adventure through the eyes of the photographer who captured it? by Sirius Events Posted 18 Oct 06:30 PDT 2027 will see centenary of the International 14 2027 will see centenary of the International 14 Fourteens are Forever - with a full 100 years of continuous, documented development However grand last year's milestones may be, they pale against the BIG birthday bash that will be being celebrated next year, as 2027 will see the centenary of that most iconic of classes, the International 14. by Dougal Henshall Posted 18 Oct 02:32 PDT 18ft Skiff Club Race 1 & SIXT Spring Champs Race 2 18ft Skiff Club Race 1 & SIXT Spring Champs Race 2 The skiff team race for the Alf Beashel Memorial Trophy on Sydney Harbour Race 1 of the eleven-race Australian 18 Footers League's Club Championship was sailed in a light Easterly breeze over a three-lap windward-leeward course on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 18 Oct 01:04 PDT New Vaikobi Lightweight Fremantle Jacket New Vaikobi Lightweight Fremantle Jacket The all-year-round layer that's light enough to pack down small - but still blocks wind & rain A high fleece-lined neck, waterproof outer, and adjustable cuffs and waist keep you warm, while a fine mesh lining and lightweight breathable fabrication keep you comfortable all day, all year. by Vaikobi Posted 18 Oct 00:30 PDT McIntyre Golden Globe Race: Pat Lawless retires McIntyre Golden Globe Race: Pat Lawless retires After Solent Rig Failure Irish skipper Pat Lawless, the oldest skipper in the race at 70, sailing SILVERMINES HYDRO, has retired from the race after reporting a serious failure of his Solent rig while lying just over 100 nautical miles behind race leader Damien Guillou. by Golden Global Race Posted 18 Oct 00:28 PDT 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 4 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 4 Poole and Hamilton set for Gold Cup showdown A new champion will be crowned at the 2026 World Match Racing Tour Bermuda Gold Cup with first-time finalists Chris Poole [USA] and Christian Hamilton (GBR) making it into the final two. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 17 Oct 21:39 PDT Middle Sea Race 2026 | Start pics and vids Middle Sea Race 2026 | Start pics and vids An interesting start to the race. Typical shifty light airs in the harbour and then a new breeze Light winds accompanied the exit of the fleet from Grand Harbour for all of the divisions except the final maxi group. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 17 Oct 17:47 PDT Valletta's Grand Harbour provided the stage Valletta's Grand Harbour provided the stage As the 47th edition of the 606-nautical-mile Rolex Middle Sea Race gets underway Valletta's imperious Grand Harbour provided the stage for the start of the 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race earlier today. by Quinag Posted 17 Oct 10:50 PDT Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Start Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Start 107 yachts carrying 945 sailors representing 55 countries set sail from Grand Harbour The 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race burst into life today as 107 yachts carrying 945 sailors representing 55 countries set sail from Malta's magnificent Grand Harbour. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 17 Oct 09:57 PDT A-Cat Worlds at Tampa, Florida Preview A-Cat Worlds at Tampa, Florida Preview Some 79 of the top floaters and flyers are set for Davis Island Yacht Club In a couple of weeks' time, some 79 of the top floaters and flyers on the A-Class Cat will assemble at the Davis Island YC, Tampa, Florida for the A-Cat 2026 World Championships. by Gordon Upton Posted 17 Oct 09:13 PDT Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez overall Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez overall Eker Süzme Crowned First Cape 31 Gold Cup Champions as Django Climb to Second Ahmet Eker's Eker Süzme are the first Cape 31 Gold Cup champions after four days and ten races in Saint-Tropez, winning by 17 points in a record 28-entry fleet. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 17 Oct 08:37 PDT Ferrari Hypersail Technology and Innovations Ferrari Hypersail Technology and Innovations We speak to the team and take a look Ferrari Hypersail is a project like no other, and has brought together experts from automotive, aeronautics, and of course the marine world, to build a yacht which is teeming with new ideas and new engineering. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Oct 06:45 PDT 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 3 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 3 Gold Cup heavyweights fight back to secure final eight spots The big fish in the Bermuda Gold Cup repechage pond all made it through to the quarter-finals on day three of competition in Hamilton Harbour. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 16 Oct 23:51 PDT Armstrong Foils: The Home of Armstrong Tour III Armstrong Foils: The Home of Armstrong Tour III In 2026, the Armstrong Foils team headed for the Deep South of New Zealand's South Island In 2026, the Armstrong Foils team headed for the Deep South of New Zealand's South Island for the latest Home Tour. For third year the Home Tour showcases the Armstrong Foils team in action in some of the most picturesque parts of New Zealand. by Armstrong Foils Posted 16 Oct 17:23 PDT Middle Sea Race 2026 | Coastal Race pics Middle Sea Race 2026 | Coastal Race pics Ahead of the Middle Sea Race around Malta, there's the shorter warm-up aka Coastal Race Sometimes informally referred to as a warm-up to the main feature of the Middle Sea Race around Malta, this year The Coastal Race certainly got the fleet warmed up! by Bow Caddy Media Posted 16 Oct 17:21 PDT Middle Sea Race 2026 | Coastal Race vids Middle Sea Race 2026 | Coastal Race vids The 'warm up' Coastal Race certainly did just that in Malta... The Coastal Race is sometimes informally referred to as a warm-up to the main feature, and this year it certainly got the fleet warmed up! by Bow Caddy Media Posted 16 Oct 17:01 PDT Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 3 Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 3 Eker Süzme stretchs lead as Khumbu moves up to second Turkey's Eker Süzme have extended their lead at the first Cape 31 Gold Cup after three days of racing in Saint-Tropez, and go into the final day 17 points clear in the record 28-boat fleet. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 16 Oct 14:14 PDT A Race Against the Weather A Race Against the Weather The 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race starts tomorrow For the 107 yachts and around 940 sailors preparing for the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race, the waiting is almost over. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 16 Oct 10:01 PDT Record maxi fleet set for Rolex Middle Sea Race Record maxi fleet set for Rolex Middle Sea Race The start in Malta's Grand Harbour one of the most dramatic in the sport The opening event in the International Maxi Association's 2026-27 Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge sets sail at 1100 tomorrow, Saturday with the RMYC's Rolex Middle Sea Race. Among the 108 competing yachts a giant maxi fleet of 22 is taking part. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 16 Oct 08:46 PDT Sail Beyond Cancer USA: 2025 impact in motion Sail Beyond Cancer USA: 2025 impact in motion Each mission sail reflects our commitment to honoring those challenged by cancer Sail Beyond Cancer® USA's 2025 Impact Video highlights a transformative year of free cancer respite sails across our chapters in Vermont, Annapolis, North Shore, and Virginia. by Outreach SBCUSA Posted 16 Oct 07:55 PDT Historic World Sailing Inclusion Championship Historic World Sailing Inclusion Championship The event offered limitless opportunities for all athletes Forty nations, 222 athletes, the World Sailing Inclusion Championships, 4-10 October 2026, will go down in history as the biggest para inclusive event that's ever been run by World Sailing. by RS Sailing Posted 16 Oct 07:12 PDT Cobham-Ultra GB2 names British Squad Cobham-Ultra GB2 names British Squad For the Youth America's Cup in Naples Cobham-Ultra GB2 has confirmed the eight young sailors who will represent Great Britain at the Youth America's Cup in Naples in 2027, with the final four racing crew to be selected from the squad ahead of the event. by Cobham-Ultra GB2 Posted 16 Oct 06:12 PDT AC Recon: Oct 14 & 15 - Top Guns in Sardinia AC Recon: Oct 14 & 15 - Top Guns in Sardinia Luna Rossa put in two consecutive days in ideal sailing and foiling conditions off Cagliari Luna Rossa put in two long five hour sailing days in Sardinia, getting the most out of the perfect conditions for AC75 sailing. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 16 Oct 03:52 PDT Ferrari Hypersail hull complete Ferrari Hypersail hull complete And the technology that will make the boat fly Ferrari Hypersail project - the innovative 100-foot flying monohull designed to challenge the oceans - is entering the final construction phase with the hull now fully painted and the livery complete. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 16 Oct 03:01 PDT Champions, challengers and a new generation Champions, challengers and a new generation Maltese sailors will be among the 108-boat fleet setting out on the 606nm Rolex Middle Sea Race With around 80 Maltese sailors competing in the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race, the home fleet brings former overall winners, ambitious challengers and generations of sailing heritage to one of the world's great offshore races. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 16 Oct 02:26 PDT Yacht Racing Forum programme highlights Yacht Racing Forum programme highlights Discover why you shouldn't miss the event The Yacht Racing Forum will return to Amsterdam on 19-20 November, bringing together the people who shape the sport of sailing and yacht racing. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 15 Oct 23:23 PDT 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 2 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 2 Newcomers thrive to make Quarter-Finals Inexperience proved no barrier to success as the first four skippers sailed into the quarter-finals of the World Match Racing Tour's Bermuda Gold Cup in Hamilton Harbour. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 15 Oct 22:23 PDT Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 2 Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 2 Eker Süzme Take Command as Khumbu and G-Spot Claim Bullets Turkey's Eker Süzme lead the first Cape 31 Gold Cup after the second day of racing in Saint-Tropez, closing a three-race day with a win to open a ten-point lead in the record 28-boat fleet. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 15 Oct 22:07 PDT What's the link between loudspeakers and boats? What's the link between loudspeakers and boats? What does Gulf Craft have to say about the changes in usage and ownership of boats? If boat usage and/or ownership has changed and is a-changing more each day, then how about some of the companies/builders in the industry? What do they think? What are they doing? by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 15 Oct 09:15 PDT Inclusion Championships showcase global growth Inclusion Championships showcase global growth Among those attending was PIC First Vice President Leila Marques Mota PLY The 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portimão, Portugal, showcased the growing strength, diversity and international reach of Para Inclusive sailing, bringing together athletes from across the globe for a celebration of inclusive sport. by World Sailing Posted 15 Oct 08:11 PDT Miguel Chapuis win Tiree World Cup Miguel Chapuis win Tiree World Cup World title contenders under pressure as the next generation rises The legendary Tiree Wave Classic has delivered a spectacular Finals Day, with Spain's Miguel Chapuis claiming a sensational victory at the 2026 4-STAR World Cup Challenger, defeating some of the biggest names in windsurfing and shaking up the battle. by World Windsurf Tour Posted 15 Oct 07:50 PDT 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 1 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 1 Scandinavian duo shine on the opening day Denmark's Jeppe Borch and Sweden's Oscar Engström made a flying start to the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup, mastering lighter winds in the new fleet of Fareast 28R keelboats to share the lead after a fiercely contested opening day of racing. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 15 Oct 04:12 PDT AC Recon: Oct 14: A 40yr Cup veteran's view AC Recon: Oct 14: A 40yr Cup veteran's view Tont Rae, veteran Team New Zealand crew shares his thoughts on Sailing Day 26 on the AC75. On Thursday Tony Rae was back in the front-line aboard Chase One, as they followed Taihoro on her 26th day of on the water training/testing in the campaign aimed at Defending the 38th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 15 Oct 01:58 PDT 18 Footers League Club Championship Preview 18 Footers League Club Championship Preview Racing starts on Sunday on Sydney Harbour When Race 1 of the Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship is sailed on Sydney Harbour next Sunday (October 18) it will be the first championship-style race on the way to the 2027 Giltinan World Championship, which will be conducted in March. by Frank Quealey Posted 14 Oct 22:49 PDT RS Aero North American Championship 2026 RS Aero North American Championship 2026 With all four rigs competing, the championship offered a real test of adaptability The 2026 RS Aero North American Championship brought together sailors from the United States, Canada and Ireland, with US-based sailors also representing Italy, Poland and Colombia, for three days of competitive racing at Cedar Point Yacht Club. by Sophie Crosbie Posted 14 Oct 12:33 PDT