In the 28 April 2026 World Sailing Rankings, Britain has two No.1 World Ranked competitors: John Gimson and Anna Burnet in the Nacra 17, and Michael Beckett in the ILCA7
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Chris Poole sets bar on day one of Congressional Cup
Two-time Congressional Cup champion Chris Poole/Riptide Racing (USA) set the bar on day one finishing undefeated with six straight wins.
America’s Cup – Tudor Team Alinghi getting it together . . .
Switzerland’s Tudor Team Alinghi has kept a low profile since rejoining 38th America’s Cup, while working intensively behind the scenes, growing from seven people to around 50 team members.
Return of World Sailing Nations Cup after break of seven years
The 2027 World Sailing Nations Cup returns after break of seven years, will be held in Cherbourg, France, at the Cherbourg Yacht Club
Olympic Sport – can Sailing afford to rebuff the IOC view of the future
The choice is to stay in the Olympics with a first across the line final medal race or deciding that such a change is too great a break with tradition and withdraw from future Games
Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille 2026 officially sold out
30th edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille has officially sold out, confirming 24 entries — the largest fleet in almost two decades
America’s Cup – Giles Scott joins American Racing Challenger Team USA
Giles Scott joins American Racing Challenger Team USA as Sailing Director, a key leadership role reporting directly to team CEO Ken Read.
World Sailing looking at proposals for Olympic Keelboats, Foiling dinghies and Wing Foils
World Sailing looking at proposals for Olympic Keelboats, Foiling dinghies and Wing Foils
Team Nika win the first ever edition of 44Cup Puntaldia
Team Nika win the first ever edition of 44Cup Puntaldia
Artemis clinches 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup on dramatic final day at Riva
Artemis clinches 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup on dramatic final day at Riva
A-CAT class return to Malcesine for Italia Cup
A spectacular start to the season for the regattas to Fraglia Vela Malcesine with the A-CAT class
Finn, Europe and Solo class Open Meetings at Hayling Island SC
Finn, Europe and Solo class Open Meetings at Hayling Island SC