The Mini 6.50 fleet joins 'La Larga' The Mini 6.50 fleet joins 'La Larga' At the 22nd edition of Sandberg PalmaVela The 22nd edition of Sandberg PalmaVela strengthens its sporting profile with the inclusion of the Mini 6.50 fleet in "La Larga", the iconic offshore race organised by the Real Club Náutico de Palma. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 19 Feb 07:24 PST Rafa Trujillo inducted to Finn Class Hall of Fame Rafa Trujillo inducted to Finn Class Hall of Fame During the closing ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup Rafa Trujillo has been inducted into the Finn Class Hall of Fame during the closing ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Feb 05:37 PST ORC Worlds entries reach 118 boats ORC Worlds entries reach 118 boats With 25 maxis confirmed for Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 Entries for the ORC World Championship, the flagship event of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026, will officially close on 28 February. To date, 118 boats are entered, confirming the event as one of the most important and best-attended fixtures. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 19 Feb 04:45 PST 2026 Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 Preview 2026 Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 Preview Another Round, Please Biscayne Bay heats up again February 20-22 as Bacardi Winter Series Event No.2 brings the J/70 and Melges 24 fleets back for round two of the 2026 Miami campaign. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 18 Feb 16:52 PST Vincentian Sailor Joshua Weinhardt Claims Bronze Vincentian Sailor Joshua Weinhardt Claims Bronze At Semaine Nautique Internationale de Schoelcher Joshua Weinhardt, one of St Vincent and the Grenadines' most promising young sailors, has added another international podium finish to his growing résumé after securing ILCA 4 class bronze at the 34th Semaine Nautique Internationale de Schoelcher. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 18 Feb 16:48 PST RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2: Deep Blue double RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2: Deep Blue double Less boisterous in Antigua with the sun out and generally flat water After day one's maelstrom, the second day of racing for the IMA Maxi class at the RORC Nelson's Cup in Antigua was less boisterous, with the sun out, generally flat water and a moderate breeze that topped out at 15 knots. by International Maxi Association Posted 18 Feb 16:43 PST 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 2 Battles and razor-thin margins For the second day of racing at the 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Series, the easterly breeze was a steady 16 knots, marginally stronger than the first day, but in comparison to a rainy opener, the glorious Caribbean sunshine lasted throughout. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 18 Feb 16:18 PST SailGP: Foil system limit triggered collison SailGP: Foil system limit triggered collison Peter Burling says a foil system limit on their port foil, triggered the collision in Race 3 Black Foils skipper Peter Burling says a foil system limit on their port foil, triggered the series of actions which led to the high speed collision with DS Automobiles, in Race 3 of ITM NZ SailGP in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Feb 16:09 PST When It Matters, Trust Zhik When It Matters, Trust Zhik The 2026 Collection has Landed Built through athlete collaboration, relentless testing and responsible design, the 2026 Collection sets a new benchmark across the water. 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When it matters, performance is not negotiable. by Zhik Posted 18 Feb 15:30 PST SailGP: Kiwis and French to miss Sydney SailGP: Kiwis and French to miss Sydney New Zealand and France will not compete at next weekend's KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix New Zealand and France will not compete at next weekend's KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, following the high-speed collision between the two F50s in Auckland. by SailGP.com Posted 18 Feb 15:18 PST Globe40 Leg 5 Start Globe40 Leg 5 Start The Horn Totem and the steep climb back to Brazil Today at 2:20 PM local time (5:20 PM UTC), the competitors in the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 set off from Valparaiso Bay in 25 knots of wind and bright sunshine for the 5th leg of the race. by Sirius Events Posted 18 Feb 12:46 PST RORC Caribbean 600 - From titans to trailblazers RORC Caribbean 600 - From titans to trailblazers Nearly 500 sailors from 40 different countries around the world will be competing Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 promises another compelling chapter of magnificent offshore racing in the Caribbean. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 18 Feb 11:39 PST Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 2 Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 2 Four Decades of Sailing Carved in Ice With the wind refusing to cooperate on Lake Mälaren today, racing at the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships remained on hold. But a quiet racecourse doesn't mean a quiet community. by Marina Psychogyiou Posted 18 Feb 09:50 PST Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 4 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 4 Conditions change and points tighten on penultimate day Anders Pedersen's lead at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup has been reduced to just one point with one day left to sail after two more races were completed on Wednesday. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Feb 07:00 PST Manly Club Championship Update Manly Club Championship Update How times are changing... and fast Almost 100 years of Manly 16ft Skiff Club history is a race away from being turned on its head after Red Pumps Red tightened its grip on the 2025/26 club championship with back-to-back podium finishes at the weekend. by Adam Lucius Posted 18 Feb 05:23 PST SailGP: French and Kiwi F50 hulls joined SailGP: French and Kiwi F50 hulls joined The still usable pieces of the DS Automobiles and Black Foils F50s have been reassembled The still usable pieces of the DS Automobiles and Black Foils F50s have been reassembled at the Southern Spars facility in Avondale, West Auckland. - new images by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 17 Feb 23:48 PST Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 1 Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds in Sweden Day 1 Rumm Sets the Tone in Västerås The first day of racing in Västerås opened with light but steady winds — just enough for the fleets to stretch their legs and ease into championship mode. Conditions allowed the kite fleet to complete a full programme of six course races. by Marina Psychogyiou Posted 17 Feb 23:40 PST SailGP: Black Foils update SailGP: Black Foils update Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, co-founders of the Black Foils update on the team's situation Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, co-founders of the Black Foils update on the team's situation following the collision incident, soon after the start on Saturday. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 17 Feb 19:09 PST 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 1 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Day 1 Squalls, sunshine and protest shape the opening salvo Day 1 of the RORC Nelson's Cup delivered two contrasting windward leeward contests off Fort Charlotte, Race 1 began under a heavy rain squall that destabilised the easterly breeze and reduced pressure, while Race 2 was sailed in classic Antiguan sunshine. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 17 Feb 16:55 PST RORC Nelson's Cup Day 1: Two seasons in one day RORC Nelson's Cup Day 1: Two seasons in one day Five yachts are competing in the IMA Maxi class Antigua is renowned for its brisk trade winds and lively Atlantic swell, those taking part in today's first IMA Maxi races in the RORC Nelson's Cup instead found themselves soaked and bewildered as a squall passed through reducing visibility to zero. by International Maxi Association Posted 17 Feb 16:13 PST America's Cup Rialto: Top TV Exec to head ACP America's Cup Rialto: Top TV Exec to head ACP Italian media are reporting that Marzio Perrelli has been appointed CEO of the ACP Italian media are reporting that Marzio Perrelli has been appointed CEO of the America's Cup Partnership (ACP). Opponents of the formation of the ACP, say on social media that papers supporting their claims will be lodged with the NYSC in early March. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 17 Feb 15:09 PST Edgewater YC honored with St. Petersburg YC Trophy Edgewater YC honored with St. Petersburg YC Trophy Recognizing exceptional race management at a single sailing event Edgewater Yacht Club (EYC) has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy, recognizing exceptional race management at a single sailing event. by US Sailing Posted 17 Feb 13:41 PST NEW Vaikobi Wave Flex Boots NEW Vaikobi Wave Flex Boots For sailors, foilers, surfers and paddlers who demand maximum flex, feel and control on wet surfaces With a sleeker surf bootie look, and a more comfortable, form-fitting profile, Vaikobi's new Wave Flex Boot is designed for sailors, foilers, surfers and paddlers who demand maximum flex, feel and control on wet surfaces. by Vaikobi Posted 17 Feb 13:30 PST Bill Johnsen on the Sarasota Bay Multihull Regatta Bill Johnsen on the Sarasota Bay Multihull Regatta A Q&A with Bill Johnsen on the 2026 Sarasota Bay Multihull Regatta Some things simply pair better than others, especially in the sometimes-frozen depths of February in North America. Forget about peanut butter and chocolate—we're talking about multihulls, racecourses, and Florida's warm and inviting waters. by David Schmidt Posted 17 Feb 08:00 PST Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 3 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 3 The sunshine state finally warms For the third day running, Norway's Anders Pedersen leads the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup. He now has five wins from six races and holds a six-point lead over the ever-consistent Alessandro Marega, from Italy. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 Feb 06:55 PST SailGP: Facing the reality of being an F1 sport. SailGP: Facing the reality of being an F1 sport. Key decisions in the aftermath of two serious collisions at the first two events of Season 6 The SailGP League will face major challenges over the coming months in the aftermath of two serious collisions at the first two events of Season 6. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 17 Feb 06:08 PST Ready for Takeoff: The New Gitana 18 Ready for Takeoff: The New Gitana 18 The next chapter in the evolution of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild storied offshore sailing program Gitana Team has unveiled the 104-foot (32-meter) Ultim Gitana 18 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, marking the next chapter in the evolution of their storied offshore sailing program. by North Sails Posted 17 Feb 04:00 PST Save the date for the Yacht Racing Forum Save the date for the Yacht Racing Forum The annual gathering of the yacht racing industry will again be held in Amsterdam Members of the global sailing and yacht racing community are invited to save the dates of November 19-20, 2026 for the 16th edition of the Yacht Racing Forum. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 17 Feb 03:25 PST 2026 29er Worlds Notice of Race published 2026 29er Worlds Notice of Race published The championship will bring some of the world's top young sailors to Kiel in July The Notice of Race for the 2026 29er World Championship, to be held in early July at the Olympic Sailing Centre in Schilksee, Kiel, is now published online, officially opening entries for the event. by 29er Class Posted 17 Feb 03:08 PST Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds Open in Sweden Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds Open in Sweden 95 competitors from 12 nations will take to the frozen, snow covered surface of Lake Mälaren On Tuesday morning, 95 competitors from 12 nations will take to the frozen, snow covered surface of Lake Mälaren as the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships officially begin in Västerås. by Marina Psychogyiou Posted 17 Feb 01:23 PST Oliver Heer launches Vendée Globe 2028 campaign Oliver Heer launches Vendée Globe 2028 campaign The launch represents a clear change in gear from Heer's first Vendée Globe programme Oliver Heer Ocean Racing announces the official launch of the team's second Vendée Globe campaign, starting a new chapter focused firmly on progression and a competitive performance in the 2028 Vendée Globe. by Oliver Heer Ocean Racing Posted 16 Feb 23:00 PST Growing Pains Growing Pains The SailGP event in Auckland this weekend was extraordinary on many fronts The SailGP event in Auckland this weekend was extraordinary on many fronts. Thirteen F50 foiling catamarans on the startline, wild conditions with unpredictable gusts, and possibly the worst crash we've seen on the circuit since its inception. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Feb 10:00 PST Portimão confirmed to host Inclusion Championship Portimão confirmed to host Inclusion Championship The championships hope to welcome over 250 competitors from more than 40 nations World Sailing is pleased to confirm that Portimão will host the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 16 Feb 09:31 PST Baby Doll wins 2026 J/22 Midwinter Championship Baby Doll wins 2026 J/22 Midwinter Championship Twelve J/22s took to Tampa Bay over the weekend The 2026 J/22 Midwinter Championship delivered a full spectrum of conditions as part of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series St. Petersburg. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 16 Feb 08:36 PST Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 2 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 2 When the going gets tough, the Finns get going Norway's Anders Pedersen extended his lead at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup with two more race wins in somewhat hairy conditions on the second day of the event. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Feb 05:38 PST Paul Cayard to keynote HSS Classic Yacht Symposium Paul Cayard to keynote HSS Classic Yacht Symposium The Helsinki event on 28th March is sold out Legendary American sailor Paul Cayard has been named the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, sailing's most prestigious individual honor. The award was announced on 12 February 2026 at the US Sailing Rolex Champions Dinner in New York. by HSS Classic Yacht Symposium Posted 15 Feb 23:29 PST 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia overall 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia overall Valencia finally saw action on the fourth and final day After another day without racing, Valencia finally saw action on the fourth day of the Olympic Week Comunitat Valenciana Youth (OWCVY). by 29er Class Posted 15 Feb 13:09 PST València Community Youth Olympic Week overall València Community Youth Olympic Week overall Winds of 18 to 25 knots allow four races to be held on the final day The fourth day at the RCN in Valencia closes with four races for the 29ers and ILCA, with winds of 18 to 25 knots. by Pep Portas Posted 15 Feb 11:59 PST Video: Gitana 18 launched at Lorient La Base Video: Gitana 18 launched at Lorient La Base The incredible new Ultim is in the water and the mast is stepped Gitana 18 is the trimaran which has been designed and built to take the great offshore records, including the Jules Verne Trophy for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe, to another world. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Feb 08:11 PST Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 1 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 1 Brutal opening day Norway's Anders Pedersen was the stand out performer on the brutal opening day of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup. The event, partnered by Porsche Centre Brisbane, is being hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Feb 06:23 PST