A fantastic and busy summer for GP Watercraft A fantastic and busy summer for GP Watercraft From coaching sailors at international events to supporting the next generation of young racers It's been a fantastic summer for GP Watercraft, with a busy calendar of international championships, junior and youth coaching, and plenty happening behind the scenes as our retail business continues to grow. by GP Watercraft Posted 6 Nov 15:53 GMT International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 1 International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 1 The Fremantle Doctor left it until late in the day to appear The Fremantle Doctor left it until late in the day to appear, but when it did come in there was a superb breeze for the foilers to knock in three great races. by Sail-World.com and Down Under Sail Posted 6 Nov 13:40 GMT Class 5 and Mini Land Yacht Europeans 2026 day 1 Class 5 and Mini Land Yacht Europeans 2026 day 1 58 sailors race on the beach at Terschelling, Netherlands Pilots began arriving on Terschelling over the weekend, keen to make the most of a few days of practice ahead of the 2026 Class 5 and Mini Yacht European Championships, which run from 4-7 November. by Nick Heather Posted 6 Nov 13:34 GMT Can anyone catch Corentin Horeau? Can anyone catch Corentin Horeau? After five days at sea in the tough 13th Route du Rhum Thousands of race fans around the world have been watching the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe and wondering why so many skippers and boats are getting into difficulties in the middle section of the race. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 6 Nov 12:49 GMT 2026 J/24 Worlds opens at Sandringham YC 2026 J/24 Worlds opens at Sandringham YC Port Phillip Bay delivered an exacting first test for the J/24 World Championship fleet today. Light and unstable conditions tested the international J/24 fleet in today's Invitation Race before competitors from 10 nations came together for a Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony and Parade of Nations at Sandringham Yacht Club. by Carina Tomietto Posted 6 Nov 12:33 GMT New Zealand Sailor of the Year winners New Zealand Sailor of the Year winners Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush named as the New Zealand Sailor of the Year Kiwi sailors Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have capped off a great year on the water by scooping three awards at the 2026 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards, including sharing the coveted title of Sailor of the Year. by Yachting New Zealand Posted 6 Nov 12:26 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 5 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 5 Bowsprit failure as 11th Hour Racing was holding third position in rough conditions During her fifth night at sea in the Route du Rhum, Francesca experienced a serious setback when the bowsprit on 11th Hour Racing broke as the boat was reaching at speed at a position about 450 nautical miles west of Horta in the Azores. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 6 Nov 12:00 GMT Route du Rhum Video Update Route du Rhum Video Update Ultim Banque Populaire XI skipper rescue, complex weather systems cause chaos Armel Le Cle´ac'h was rescued from the upturned Maxi Banque Populaire XI by the crew of Palexpo, a Panamanian cargo ship, and is safe and well on board. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Nov 10:37 GMT Halloween ROTTERS at Ripon Halloween ROTTERS at Ripon End of Season Awards for under 16s who have been having a lot of fun in dinghies The main aim of the day was to complete 3 races for the Towers Cup (open to all sailors under 16) and the MiniHelm trophy (open to all sailors in Yr6 and below), with supported sailing and joyrides available for our Pirates and Beginners. by Lucy Priest Posted 6 Nov 10:21 GMT Plym YC Autumn Series Plym YC Autumn Series The end of another successful year of racing in Plymouth Sound 21 boats sailed across both fleets, with a wide variety of courses and conditions that truly embodied the weather throughout the season, but also the versatile race offering at the Plym. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 6 Nov 09:18 GMT Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Day 6 Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Day 6 Italian skipper Ambrogio Beccari forced to retire from the race after a heavy fall Italian skipper Ambrogio Beccaria has been forced to retire: after a heavy fall inside his cockpit last night—while holding fifth place in the 60-foot monohull class—the skipper of Allagrande Mapei is suffering from severe back pain. by Andi Robertson Posted 6 Nov 08:32 GMT Manly16s Club Championships heat 4 Manly16s Club Championships heat 4 Do you believe things happen for a reason? Do you believe things happen for a reason? Buckingham Marine Services skipper Daniel Turner certainly does after a chance meeting with an old sailing mate changed the course of Saturday's third club championship heat of the season. by Adam Lucius Posted 6 Nov 06:09 GMT Bartley Beast 2026/2027 first round cancelled Bartley Beast 2026/2027 first round cancelled The opener will now take place on 5th December 2026 It is with regret that Bartley Sailing Club has chosen to cancel the first round of the Bartley Beast due to adverse weather forecasts. by Mark Reddington Posted 6 Nov 06:04 GMT AC Recon: Nov 5: Lighter breeze tests Kiwis AC Recon: Nov 5: Lighter breeze tests Kiwis ETNZ rolled out of the shed on Thursday morning for their likely last day of this training block With a wet and variable weather system forecast to roll in over the weekend ETNZ rolled out of the shed at 0910 Thursday morning for their likely last day of this training block. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 6 Nov 05:42 GMT SailGP: Jake Pye signs with BlackFoils SailGP: Jake Pye signs with BlackFoils Ahead of the start of the Transfer Season, top foiling sailor Jake Pye signs with BlackFoils Ahead of the start of the Transfer Season, top foiling sailor Jake Pye signs with BlackFoils. He is currently training with the team at the SailGP facility in Pensacola. by James Rigby/Black Foils Posted 6 Nov 03:33 GMT P&B Black Friday starts today P&B Black Friday starts today It's the best time of year to sort your kit The boat's in the shed, the frostbite series is on, and it's the best time of year to sort your kit. Our Black Friday sale is live now, and it runs all the way to Cyber Monday. by P&B Posted 5 Nov 20:07 GMT ARC+ start delayed due to weather conditions ARC+ start delayed due to weather conditions The first leg of the Rally was due to leave for the Cape Verde islands on Sunday The first leg of the Rally was due to leave Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to the Cape Verde islands on Sunday 8 November, but two low pressure weather systems close to the Canary Islands are set to cause atypical conditions on the planned departure date. by World Cruising Club Posted 5 Nov 20:03 GMT Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe day 5 Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe day 5 Catch 'Coco' if you can? Since making his escape two days ago, when he outsmarted the two class leaders, Italy's Ambrogio Beccaria and Franco-Brit Sam Goodchild, French skipper Corentin Horeau has built what looks like a secure lead at the front of the 21 boat IMOCA fleet. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 5 Nov 18:22 GMT Enzo Balanger set to defend Moth Worlds title Enzo Balanger set to defend Moth Worlds title Racing starts Friday in Perth, Australia One year after becoming the first French sailor in history to win the Moth World Championship, Enzo Balanger returns to the international elite of the class in Perth, Australia, determined to defend his world title. by K-Challenge Posted 5 Nov 17:10 GMT Halloween Spooks the Young Guns at Chipstead Halloween Spooks the Young Guns at Chipstead Quite a few sailors turned up in fancy dress! At the end of every season we run the Young Guns event at Chipstead SC, giving all the Chipmates the opportunity to put everything they have learnt during the season into practice in a two-race series. by Simon Gillow & Rebecca Asker Posted 5 Nov 16:16 GMT Updated IRC Race Management Guidelines Updated IRC Race Management Guidelines Detailed advice to organisers of IRC racing The IRC Rating Authority has published an updated edition of its IRC Race Management Guidelines, giving event organisers practical, IRC-specific support when planning and delivering racing at every level. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 5 Nov 15:42 GMT Tom Partridge appointed Royal Thames YC Commodore Tom Partridge appointed Royal Thames YC Commodore Following the Club's AGM on 28 October 2026 The Royal Thames Yacht Club has appointed Tom Partridge as its new Commodore for a three-year term, following the Club's AGM on 28 October 2026. by Robin Tott Posted 5 Nov 15:36 GMT World Sailing Equipment Development Programme World Sailing Equipment Development Programme Application and selection process confirmed World Sailing has confirmed the application and selection process for its Equipment Development Programme, established as part of its partnership with World Sailing Development Partner, leading marine manufacturer FarEast. by World Sailing Posted 5 Nov 15:17 GMT A+T Instruments power 10% of top superyachts A+T Instruments power 10% of top superyachts 50% of the 100 largest sailing yachts in the world are A+T customers 50% of the 100 largest sailing yachts in the world are A+T customers. 10% of the 1,000 largest sailing yachts have full A+T systems on board. by A+T Instruments Posted 5 Nov 12:00 GMT 2026 Henri-Lloyd Racing Series Final 2026 Henri-Lloyd Racing Series Final High pressure brought a chilly northerly breeze over the weekend With a new sponsor on board, the 2026 Henri-Lloyd Racing Series (Prometheus Sailing Racing Series) took place over several weekends throughout the year. by Terry Hunt Posted 5 Nov 11:51 GMT Musto Skiff Winter Open 2026 at Itchenor Musto Skiff Winter Open 2026 at Itchenor Day one brought bright skies with a gentle warmth With the sun setting on the summer season and the hardy sailors readying themselves for winter sailing, this was the perfect transitional event. Itchenor SC welcomed 16 Musto Skiffs for the final gathering of this year's UK class events calendar. by Steve Robson Posted 5 Nov 10:09 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 4 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 4 The next big challenge is a deep depression now forming north of the Azores The 2026 Route du Rhum is proving a complete challenge for its solo skippers, with retirements throughout the six classes and three capsizes in the multihulls. But thankfully, all the skippers involved are safe. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 5 Nov 09:37 GMT RS400 & RS200 Frostie Series at RNIYC Week 1 RS400 & RS200 Frostie Series at RNIYC Week 1 Welcoming back the RS200 class back to join the racing with the RS400 fleet In the 20th year of the Frosite Series at Royal North of Ireland YC, we welcomed back the RS200 class back to join the racing with the RS400 fleet. by Andrew Vaughan Posted 5 Nov 07:27 GMT Waldringfield Cadet Open Waldringfield Cadet Open Six races completed in challenging but enjoyable light winds Nineteen boats gathered at Waldringfield for the Cadet Open on Sunday 1 November, with six races completed in challenging but enjoyable light winds. by Harry Pynn Posted 5 Nov 07:15 GMT 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 5 Preview 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 5 Preview Only five points separate the leading four teams in the series With just two more races left to sail in the SIXT Spring 18ft Skiff Championship, only five points separate the leading four teams in a series where there is no discard available. by Frank Quealey Posted 5 Nov 06:55 GMT Three storms in 10 days for the McIntyre GGR Fleet Three storms in 10 days for the McIntyre GGR Fleet Winds above 60 knots, broken gear, a skipper knocked unconscious and an unforgiving test Three storms in 10 days, winds above 60 knots, broken gear, a skipper knocked unconscious and an unforgiving test of the human mind. The Atlantic was only the beginning. The Southern Ocean lies ahead. by Golden Global Race Posted 5 Nov 06:19 GMT Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds Day 1 Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds Day 1 107 competitors from 24 nations competing in Ibiza, Spain The pursuit of the first X-15 World Championship titles began in Ibiza, Spain on Wednesday 4 November, bringing together 107 competitors from 24 nations for a defining moment in X-15 wingfoiling. by Ava Hider Posted 5 Nov 05:46 GMT 2027 Fireball Nationals to be held at Saundersfoot 2027 Fireball Nationals to be held at Saundersfoot Heading to the popular seaside resort in June After a hugely successful Nationals and Worlds this summer at Torquay, the Fireballs are heading to the popular seaside resort of Saundersfoot in South Wales for their 2027 National Championship. by UK Fireball Association) Posted 4 Nov 18:59 GMT Armel Le Cléac'h rescued Armel Le Cléac'h rescued From Maxi Banque Populaire XI Armel Le Cléac'h has just been rescued. While in second position in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, the Maxi Banque Populaire XI capsized this morning off the Azores. by Voile Banque Populaire Posted 4 Nov 18:02 GMT RS21 World Championship 2026 RS21 World Championship 2026 Showcasing a class growing across the globe The RS21 World Championship in Cannes (28-31 October 2026) wasn't just a battle for the world title, it was a snapshot of a class expanding at remarkable speed. by RS Sailing Posted 4 Nov 17:43 GMT A gruelling start for the two Sodebo trimarans A gruelling start for the two Sodebo trimarans In the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe After three days of racing on this gruelling Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, Thomas Coville and Léonard Legrand are well-positioned in their respective categories. by Sodebo Voile Posted 4 Nov 16:52 GMT GB1 and Circolo Canottieri Napoli partnership GB1 and Circolo Canottieri Napoli partnership Becoming the Official Naples Yacht Club of GB1 and GB2 GB1, the British team representing Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, the Challenger of Record for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, has announced a partnership with Circolo Canottieri Napoli. by GB1 Media Posted 4 Nov 16:26 GMT 2027 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show tickets on sale 2027 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show tickets on sale The countdown is on! RYA members and children aged 15 and under go free! The UK's biggest celebration of small-boat sailing and watersports is back at Farnborough International, bringing together thousands of sailors, windsurfers, foilers, wingers, paddleboarders and watersports enthusiasts for an unmissable weekend. by RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Posted 4 Nov 15:59 GMT Thomas Ruyant has been watching the tracker Thomas Ruyant has been watching the tracker Ex-winner of Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe interviewed Thomas Ruyant, who won the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe in the IMOCA Class four years ago, has been following the dramatic twists and turns of the current race and admits he has been hooked to his Tracker ever since the start on Sunday. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 4 Nov 13:05 GMT Enter for Tom Gruitt Emerging Photographer Award Enter for Tom Gruitt Emerging Photographer Award YJA launch competition where winner will receive practical support The YJA Tom Gruitt Emerging Photographer Award has been created in his memory to reflect something that mattered greatly in Tom's own career: the importance of being given an opportunity. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 4 Nov 12:50 GMT Ultim Maxi Banque Populaire XI capsizes Ultim Maxi Banque Populaire XI capsizes Armel Le Cléac'h reported as fine on board Erwan Steff, Team Manager of Team Banque Populaire, gives an update on the situation following the capsizing of the Maxi Banque Populaire XI. by Voile Banque Populaire Posted 4 Nov 11:06 GMT West Oxfordshire Firefly Open West Oxfordshire Firefly Open 23 teams for Craftinsure Vines Series Open On a foggy Halloween morning, 23 Fireflys were rigged and ready at the beautiful West Oxfordshire Sailing Club. After breakfast, and a briefing that left more questions than answers, the fleet launched into a light seven knots. by Chloe Harding Posted 4 Nov 10:59 GMT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 3 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 3 This morning Francesca was 180 nautical miles behind the IMOCA leader Approaching the end of her third day at sea in the Route du Rhum, Francesca is tempering her joy at having climbed from seventh to third place overall over the last 24 hours with anxiety about what happens next. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 4 Nov 09:56 GMT AC Recon: Nov 3: Curious call by Kiwis AC Recon: Nov 3: Curious call by Kiwis Emirates Team New Zealand made a curious call on Tuesday ending a test session Emirates Team New Zealand made a curious call on Tuesday, ending a test session after just 3 hours 45 minutes. A perfect seabreeze was blowing. School kids were out sailing. But the America's Cup Defenders were heading home for an early shower. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 4 Nov 08:55 GMT Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Day 4 Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Day 4 Morning update: Everyone Has Their Limit Matthieu Perraut capsized yesterday, Tuesday, around 2200hrs. The skipper of the Ocean Fifty Elvest is doing well and is awaiting rescue, 400 miles north of the Azores. by Andi Robertson Posted 4 Nov 08:50 GMT Fishers Green Solo Open Fishers Green Solo Open Fortunate to have blue skies and sunshine Fishers Green held their annual Solo open on Saturday 31st October under blue skies and sunshine which was fortunate, as the next day gave no wind and cloud. by Godfrey Clark Posted 4 Nov 07:50 GMT Beck returns to InfoTrack for another shot Beck returns to InfoTrack for another shot Christian Beck's 100-foot maxi will contest the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Tech firm InfoTrack has reclaimed naming rights of Christian Beck's two-time Line Honours winning 100-foot maxi and announced a new charity partnership and star ambassador at a major launch ahead of the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 4 Nov 04:18 GMT Not done yet! Not done yet! Bring on the 2026 Sydney to Hobart. One Skipper is really keen to get amongst it once more... By any means, as it turns out. So what keeps a person coming back to a race that will, given half a chance, belt the bejesus out of you for the better part of two days when you are part of the pointy end of the fleet? Ask Christian Beck by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 3 Nov 23:00 GMT