ROCKWOOL Racing Denmark SailGP Team appoints CCO ROCKWOOL Racing Denmark SailGP Team appoints CCO Dan Ritchie brings more than a decade of experience across Formula 1 and the English Premier League The American Magic-owned ROCKWOOL Racing Denmark SailGP Team has appointed Dan Ritchie as Chief Commercial Officer, strengthening the team's commercial leadership as SailGP continues its rapid international growth. by American Magic Posted 29 May 07:34 PDT Vendée Arctique is not a race to be taken lightly Vendée Arctique is not a race to be taken lightly IMOCA class talks to Sam Goodchild and Arnaud Boissières With four wins in the last five races, just about everything Sam Goodchild touches in sailing right now turns to gold. The IMOCA Globe Series defending champion prepares for the third edition of the Vendée Arctique-Les Sables D'Olonne by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 29 May 05:37 PDT Hanuman heading to Europe Hanuman heading to Europe An exciting future in the hands of a new owner The renowned J Class yacht Hanuman is in the middle of the Atlantic this week on course for a new home in Europe following her sale to a well known Italian yachtsman. by J Class Association Posted 29 May 02:47 PDT UpWind by MerConcept wraps up a strong half season UpWind by MerConcept wraps up a strong half season Securing qualification for the Route du Rhum Following Acts 1 and 2 of the Ocean Fifty Series in Sainte-Maxime and Ajaccio, the UpWind by MerConcept project has completed an intense and promising first half of the season. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 29 May 02:25 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans Conclude IMA Maxi Europeans Conclude V, Jolt, Cippa Lippa X and Fra' Diavolo crowned champions The fourth and final day of inshore and coastal racing at the IMA Maxi European Championship in Sorrento saw the winners confirmed in the smaller classes while in Maxi 1 and Maxi Grand Prix today's final race proved the decider. by International Maxi Association Posted 28 May 15:08 PDT Too cold for a rashie? Too warm for a thermal? Too cold for a rashie? Too warm for a thermal? Vaikobi base layer tops now come in a sleeveless tank and a short sleeve tee design Vaikobi base layer tops now come in a sleeveless tank and a short sleeve tee design - giving you versatility when the apparent temperature starts to drop. by Vaikobi Posted 28 May 13:30 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Overall in Sorrento IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Overall in Sorrento V, Jolt, Cippa Lippa X and Fra Diavolo crowned Champions The IMA Maxi European Championship 2026 came to a close today in Sorrento, at the end of a spectacular week of racing in the Gulf of Naples as part of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 28 May 12:33 PDT J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 3 J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 3 Hedgehog holds narrow lead after spectacular day in Marseille After two days defined by light and unpredictable breeze, the fleet at the 2026 J/70 Corinthian World Championship enjoyed the conditions they had been waiting for on Thursday. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 28 May 12:10 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Stage 2 concludes La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Stage 2 concludes A landmark win for Paul Loiseau moves him up to fourth place in the provisional overall standings After an intense and particularly demanding leg, Paul Loiseau (Région Bretagne - CMB Espoir) claimed victory this Thursday in Stage 2 of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, raced between Vigo and Pornichet. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 28 May 11:56 PDT 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 2 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 2 Moat in the Blue division and Liberty Squared in the White division were today's winners The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta has so far offered participants back-to-back perfect days on the water. A Mistral wind of around 16 to 18 knots allowed the superyacht fleet to complete a 33-mile coastal race today. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 28 May 11:27 PDT Summer Wingding US Wingfoil Champs Registration Summer Wingding US Wingfoil Champs Registration St. Francis Yacht Club & US Sailing welcome High Performance and Recreational fleets to compete Registration is now open for the 2026 F4 Foils Summer Wingding U.S. Wingfoil Championship, to be held at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, California, July 30-August 2, 2026. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 28 May 10:27 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Finish La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Finish Paul Loiseau (Region Bretagne - CMB Espoir) takes the win Paul Loiseau crossed the finish line in Pornichet as the winner* this Thursday, May 28 at 2:52:05 PM (French time). It took him 3 days, 22 hours, 52 minutes, and 5 seconds to complete the theoretical 450-mile course. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 28 May 07:27 PDT X-Yachts evolve and expand operational platform X-Yachts evolve and expand operational platform Consilidating boatbuilding processes in Poland while Haderslev remains central to the business At X-Yachts, the production facilities in Poland have been part of X-Yachts for 15 years and remain an important element in how we work with capacity, quality assurance and scalability. by X-Yachts Posted 28 May 06:30 PDT Maxi Edmond de Rothschild's debut flight Maxi Edmond de Rothschild's debut flight Starboard foil fitted to the Ultim trimaran 3 months after launching Fitted with its first foil - a Y-shaped pendulum appendage of unprecedented dimensions inspired by America's Cup monohulls - the 32-metre giant completed its first runs in full flight. by Gitana Team Posted 28 May 04:51 PDT SailGP: Balanger gets his break SailGP: Balanger gets his break Enzo Balanger steps onto the DS Automobiles Team France F50 for the first time in raciing This weekend's Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix will mark Enzo Balanger's SailGP debut, with the French sailor stepping onto the DS Automobiles Team France F50 for the first time in racing conditions at one of the League's most unpredictable venues. by SailGP Media Posted 28 May 02:51 PDT Zhik confirms Dinghy Hiking Performance leadership Zhik confirms Dinghy Hiking Performance leadership Built to help sailors hike harder for longer Zhik, the global high performance water sports brand trusted by Olympic and World Champions, continues to set the benchmark in dinghy hiking with a complete product system engineered around connection, support and sustained power. by Zhik Posted 27 May 21:55 PDT Vertigo crew confirmed for Rolex Sydney Hobart Vertigo crew confirmed for Rolex Sydney Hobart Seven of his eight crew members locked in for the 81st edition by January Many yacht owners competing in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race don't finalise their crew until days out from the start. But not Timothy Olding, owner of the Summit 35 Vertigo, representing the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 27 May 20:56 PDT SailGP: First image of new Black Foils F50 SailGP: First image of new Black Foils F50 It would seem that Black Foils fans will again see the Kiwi team, sailing at Canada SailGP, Halifax It would seem that Black Foils fans will again see the New Zealand team, sailing at Canada SailGP, Halifax in less than a month. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 27 May 16:10 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans Day 3 IMA Maxi Europeans Day 3 Discards place fresh complexion on the results On day three of the IMA Maxi European Championship out of Sorrento, the 27 maxi yachts and trio of catamarans competing were sent off around the Gulf of Naples on coastal courses in a south to southwesterly wind that peaked at 14 knots. by International Maxi Association Posted 27 May 14:22 PDT Switzerland heats up as teams ready for qualifiers Switzerland heats up as teams ready for qualifiers Only six days remain until the first races of the African and Oceanian Qualifiers Only six days remain until the first races of the African and Oceanian Qualifiers begin. Teams arrived in Switzerland on Monday to test the venue, familiarize themselves with the SSL yachts, and complete their final preparations ahead of the competition. by SSL Media Posted 27 May 13:50 PDT 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 1 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 1 Perfect Porto Cervo sailing conditions, with a steady Mistral wind of around 14 knots Day one of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta delivered perfect sailing conditions, with a steady Mistral wind of around 14 knots. At 12.05 p.m., the 100-foot Dubois yacht Nostromo led the fleet away right on schedule. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 27 May 13:47 PDT DS Automobiles SailGP Team France set for New York DS Automobiles SailGP Team France set for New York Academy sailor Enzo Balanger steps into the wing trimmer role DS Automobiles SailGP Team France is preparing to compete this weekend at the prestigious Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, taking place May 30-31 on the Hudson River beneath the Manhattan skyline. by France SailGP Team Posted 27 May 11:10 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Day 3 in Sorrento IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Day 3 in Sorrento Jethou takes the lead in the Maxi Grand Prix division IMA Maxi Europeans continued in the Gulf of Naples, organized by the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia in synergy with the IMA, in collaboration with the YC Italiano of Genoa and the Reale YC Canottieri Savoia, with the support of Rolex and Loro Piana. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 27 May 10:56 PDT J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 2 J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 2 Celestial takes early lead as light Mediterranean breeze tests fleet The 2026 J/70 Corinthian World Championship continued Wednesday with another challenging day of light and variable conditions on the Golfe de Marseille, hosted by Club La Pelle and Union Nautique Marseillaise. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 27 May 10:50 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 4 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 4 The rookies strike back When she started the second leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec from Vigo last Sunday, Marie Gendron (Kereis SNCF Voyageurs) would have signed up straight away to be leading the fleet. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 27 May 09:39 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec start postponed La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec start postponed Leg 3 pushed back a day, after seeing Leg 2's weather conditions Due to the weather conditions encountered by the fleet during Leg 2 of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, between Vigo and Pornichet, the ETA of the leading competitors is now expected from late Thursday afternoon onwards. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 27 May 06:17 PDT Golden Globe Race offers 24/7 livestream Golden Globe Race offers 24/7 livestream One-way live window into selected yachts racing around the world The 2026 Golden Globe Race will give followers something never before seen in solo around-the-world racing: a 24/7 one-way live window into selected yachts racing around the world, without giving sailors any modern communication or navigation advantage. by Golden Globe Race Posted 27 May 05:15 PDT SailGP returns to New York SailGP returns to New York F50 fleet set to race against the backdrop of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty Kicking off the city's blockbuster summer of sports, SailGP returns to the world's greatest stage this weekend for the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31), marking the sixth stop of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship. by SailGP Posted 27 May 00:20 PDT Finn Gold Cup 2028 awarded to the WPNSA Finn Gold Cup 2028 awarded to the WPNSA The home of the London 2012 Olympic sailing competition has witness epic Finn battles over the years It is with much excitement that we are delighted to announce that the 2028 Finn Gold Cup has been awarded to Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA). by British Finn Association and the WPNSA Posted 26 May 23:02 PDT Tight battles at the top at IMA Maxi Europeans Tight battles at the top at IMA Maxi Europeans Especially considering it is a fleet of very different maxi yachts in Sorrento Considering it is a fleet of very different maxi yachts, the playing field levelled by the IRC rating rule, competition remains ultra-tight at the IMA Maxi European Championship in Sorrento. by International Maxi Association Posted 26 May 21:42 PDT All set at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta All set at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta Mediterranean superyacht season set to get underway with the start of racing tomorrow The 2026 edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta officially opens today, with the skippers' briefing followed by a welcome cocktail on the panoramic terrace at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 26 May 12:34 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Day 2 in Sorrento IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Day 2 in Sorrento Light and unstable conditions continue to challenge the fleet in the Gulf of Naples Racing resumed today off Sorrento for the second day of inshore competition at the IMA Maxi European Championship 2026, once again marked by light and unstable breeze that tested tacticians and crews throughout the day. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 26 May 10:34 PDT Championships shine, AC wakes, SailGP adapts Championships shine, AC wakes, SailGP adapts So much has been going on that it's tricky to even know where to start What a week for sailing! So much has been going on that it's tricky to even know where to start. There have been so many highlights, both in terms of the events I attended in the UK and what has been happening further afield. by Mark Jardine Posted 26 May 10:00 PDT J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 1 J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 1 Spectacular conditions on the waters off Marseille The 2026 J/70 Corinthian Worlds officially opened with spectacular conditions on the waters off Marseille, France, as competitors representing 20 nations gathered for the first day of racing hosted by Club La Pelle and Union Nautique Marseillaise. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 26 May 09:06 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 3 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 3 Time for the fleets to regroup After being split apart, the two fleets are coming back together. It is a situation everyone had been waiting for and one that is reshuffling the cards, with Adrien Hardy providing the perfect example. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 26 May 08:16 PDT Race Management, Reimagined Race Management, Reimagined MarkSetBot Course Design One of the biggest challenges in race management is setting a square, fair course in changing conditions — and getting the length right so races finish on schedule. by MarkSetBot Posted 26 May 06:30 PDT Snakes & ladders round Capri at IMA Maxi Europeans Snakes & ladders round Capri at IMA Maxi Europeans The opening day of inshore and coastal racing A dramatic anti-clockwise lap of Capri launched the opening day of inshore and coastal racing at the IMA Maxi European Championship. by International Maxi Association Posted 25 May 21:04 PDT 79th Annual Block Island Race Recap 79th Annual Block Island Race Recap Christopher Dragon XII, Blitzen, and Thin Man Lead Award Winners The Storm Trysail Club's 79th Annual Block Island Race delivered a classic offshore challenge this weekend as just over 60 boats took on the wet and cold 186-nautical-mile course from Stamford, Conn., around Block Island and back. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 25 May 20:50 PDT Countdown to the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart begins Countdown to the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart begins Entries to the world-famous event opened today With seven months to go before the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, entries to the world-famous event opened today, Tuesday 26 May. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 25 May 20:37 PDT ORC Double-Handed World Championship overall ORC Double-Handed World Championship overall Challenging North Sea Regatta conditions deliver worthy champions The fifth edition of the ORC Double-Handed World Championship concluded in Scheveningen, the Netherlands, after four days of offshore racing on the North Sea, where 29 double-handed teams from eight nations battled for the 2026 world titles. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 25 May 13:53 PDT