The 44Cup resumes next week for the third event of the 2026 season, visiting the paradise island of Marstrand on Sweden’s rocky west coast
Sailing News
2026 Switch Class Global Championship Relocates to Torbole, Lake Garda
The Switch dinghy class agreed to relocate the 2026 Global Championship to Circolo Vela Torbole, Lake Garda, scheduled for 8 to 11 October 2026.
SailGP aim for a full house as four rebuilt boats rejoin the fleet for Canada Sail GP
The Black Foils launched their new F50 in Halifax ahead of their return to racing at the Canada Sail Grand Prix this weekend.
Ben Ainslie Breaks Down the Final Mark Decision in New York Sail Grand Prix
Emirates GBR CEO and Co-Owner Ben Ainslie has broken down the pivotal moment that decided one of the closest SailGP Finals in recent memory, as Emirates GBR and Australia battled for victory in New York.
Maxi Inshore Challenge Final at Loro Piana Giraglia
The last day of Loro Piana Giraglia inshore/coastal racing, took place with the two maxi fleets off on a shortened 12-mile coastal race.
Russian warship fires warning shots at British yacht off the Isle of Wight
A Russian warship is reported to have fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel.
140 Teams Register for Historic 100th Star Class Bacardi Cup in First 24 Hours
Within the first 24 hours of registration opening, 140 teams secured their place in the centennial edition of the Bacardi Cup
America’s Cup – Luna Rossa racks up the test days on the Bay of Angels
Luna Rossa carried out another two full day of testing on the Bay of Angels in the newly reconfigured AC75 (B3) targeting their first proper sailing session.
Vendée Arctique – Sam Goodchild pipped at the finish
Ambrogio Beccaria, skipper of Allagrande Mapei wins the Vendée Arctique finishing Tuesday 16 June after 8 days 14 hours 05 minutes 50 seconds
Maxi Inshore Challenge – V and Atalanta II leap ahead at Loro Piana Giraglia
While maxi yacht racing is often extremely close, for this year’s Loro Piana Giraglia inshore and coastal races, two clear leaders have already emerged after four races.
Maxi Inshore Challenge – Atalanta II and My Song top maxi classes on opening day
Opening day of racing at Loro Piana Giraglia, the third event of the International Maxi Association’s 2026 Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge
Vendée Arctique – Sam Goodchild holds lead approaching finish
After eight days at sea in the third edition of the Vendée Arctique, the fleet is approaching the finish at Les Sables d’Olonne, France.