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Offshore racing, regattas, records, fleets and results from the events Old Sea Dogs follow.

Old Sea Dogs follows racing from club evening series to grand prix circuits. Permanent event hubs cover Cowes Week, the Rolex Sydney Hobart, the Rolex Fastnet Race, the Round the Island Race and SailGP, with Solent, Poole and Chichester harbour guides for race-week berthing and watching.

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The 22-strong IMOCA fleet in the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe

6 Nov 2026News

The Northern Charge: IMOCA Fleet Flies into the Route du Rhum

A rare northern Atlantic route has released the latest foiling IMOCAs into sustained downwind conditions, where extraordinary speed must be balanced against exhaustion, structural punishment and changing weather.

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5 Nov 2026News

Foiling into the Future: Four Young Champions Rise in Varkiza

Heavy-air course racing exposed the fastest sailors in Varkiza, although a ruthless final Medal Series proved that qualifying form alone could never guarantee a European title.

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2 Nov 2026News

When the Wind Fell Silent, Argentina Held the València Crown

Ten races, four demanding days and a final morning without wind left Argentina’s Olympic silver medallists holding a narrow victory over Sweden’s determined European champions.

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1 Nov 2026News

Pensacola Becomes the New Flight Deck of High-Performance Sailing

The arrival of SailGP athletes and an F50 catamaran in Pensacola marked more than the opening of another facility, because high-performance sailing finally gained a permanent place to train, test and develop.

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31 Oct 2026News

Young champions hold their nerve as Bodrum crowns Europe’s best ILCA sailors

Shifting Turkish breeze, crowded starting lines and two composed young sailors produced a memorable conclusion to the 2026 ILCA Under-21 European Championships in Bodrum.

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29 Oct 2026News

Smuggler, Masters the Light Airs in the 2026 Tollgate Islands Race

The expected coastal breeze faded into a long examination of concentration and momentum, allowing Smuggler to claim the overall prize while smaller double-handed yachts continued shaping the Blue Water Pointscore.

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2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Champions Khumbu Racing

30 Oct 2026News

Ten Metres from Glory: Hamilton Holds His Nerve in a Bermuda Gold Cup Classic

Christian Hamilton arrived in Bermuda as a first-time competitor and departed with match racing’s oldest one-design trophy after a five-race final that remained undecided until the final metres.

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22 Oct 2026News

Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix 2027 Opens a New SailGP Season

Hong Kong will open the 2027 Rolex SailGP Championship on 23 and 24 January, bringing the F50 fleet, waterfront racing and speeds exceeding 100 kilometres per hour to Victoria Harbour.

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21 Oct 2026News

Antigua Racing Cup 2027 and the New Caribbean Campaign

Antigua Racing Cup returns from 17 to 21 March 2027, promising strong trade winds, tailored courses, dual scoring and serious competition from Nelson’s Dockyard on the island’s exposed Atlantic coast.

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Porto the Ocean Race’s Atlantic new home

20 Oct 2026News

Porto Becomes the Atlantic Home of The Ocean Race

Porto will become The Ocean Race’s Atlantic home from 2028, hosting its headquarters, a museum, major international events and three round-the-world starts between 2030 and 2038 on Portugal’s western coast.

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19 Oct 2026News

Henri-Lloyd Joins the Round the Island Race for 2027

Two names woven deeply into British sailing will come together in Cowes for the 2027 Round the Island Race, uniting maritime heritage, technical innovation and one of sailing’s most inclusive adventures.

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17 Oct 2026News

Jakub Gołębiowski Wins Szczecin Match Race 2026

Jakub Gołębiowski and HRM Racing won Szczecin Match Race 2026, defeating Finland’s Lucas Karlemo 3–1 after four demanding days and securing a fourth consecutive Polish match racing championship title.

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12 Oct 2026News

Flying on a Whisper: Bright and Tomasini Rule the Bay of Puck

Aimee Bright controlled the week and Leonardo Tomasini conquered the final as super-light Slalom delivered two contrasting titles at the 2026 iQFOiL U23 World Championships on the Bay of Puck.

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Cole Tapper’s 2026 Congressional Cup victory

11 Oct 2026News

The Crimson Blazer: How the Congressional Cup Shaped Modern Match Racing

Cole Tapper’s 2026 Congressional Cup victory placed a young Australian beside sailing legends, while Long Beach’s Crimson Blazer continued a tradition that helped create modern international match racing itself today.

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29 Sept 2026News

Alicante Charts the Course for Ocean Race History as the 2027 Fleet Prepares for the Longest Opening Leg Ever

The Mediterranean city stands ready once more as the world’s toughest team test returns with a record-breaking first passage to New Zealand

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HYUNDAI 49er-49erFX NACRA 17 World Championships

17 Sept 2026News

No Kings, No Certainties: The 49er Opens the Road to Los Angeles

Seven major regattas produced five winners, sixteen podium crews and no dominant force, leaving Olympic qualification and the race for Los Angeles medals wide open.

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15 Sept 2026News

MSIG Europe Completes the Ocean Race Atlantic After Nine Days of Grit and Improvisation

Conrad Colman’s predominantly New Zealand crew overcame equipment failures, violent seas and an enormous technical disadvantage to bring the inaugural Ocean Race Atlantic to its conclusion in Lorient.

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14 Sept 2026News

Steinberg and Van Opzeeland Soar to iQFOiL World Titles in Weymouth Drama

Tamar Steinberg of Israel and Luuc van Opzeeland of the Netherlands secured the 2026 iQFOiL World Championships titles in Weymouth after a decisive Medal Series finale that capped a week of varied and demanding racing.

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13 Sept 2026News

United by the Ocean Seals Historic Atlantic Triumph in Thrilling Coastal Duel

French crew edges out American rivals by minutes after 3000-mile sprint across the North Atlantic

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12 Sept 2026News

Tamar Steinberg Extends Her Commanding Lead as Noah Lyons Returns to the Top at the iQFOiL Worlds

Strong westerly wind and steep Portland chop tested 186 of the world's finest windsurfers as the fight for qualification reached its decisive stage on England's Olympic waters.

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11 Sept 2026News

Final Stretch Thrills as Leaders Race for Lorient Glory

High-speed reaching delivers pure offshore drama as the inaugural Atlantic sprint nears its climax

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10 Sept 2026News

A Thousand Miles From Lorient, the Atlantic Tightens Its Grip

Only four miles separated the leading trio as DMG MORI, United by the Ocean, 11th Hour Racing and a repaired Team Malizia searched for the fastest path towards Brittany.

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9 Sept 2026News

Behind the Foils: A Sunday Morning at the 2026 iQFOiL World Championships

Old Sea Dogs goes behind the scenes at Weymouth & Portland as the world's best Olympic windsurfers prepare their extraordinary flying machines for six days of World Championship racing.

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6 Sept 2026News

The Atlantic Draws Its First Battle Lines

Only 54 miles separated the six IMOCA teams after their first night at sea, while a developing low-pressure system promised to turn a tactical opening into a high-speed Atlantic charge.

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4 Sept 2026News

The Long Atlantic Chase Begins Beyond New York

Boris Herrmann's new Team Malizia yacht led a tightly packed, gender-balanced fleet into bumpy seas as the inaugural 3,000-mile race from New York to Lorient finally began.

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5 Sept 2026News

A Shortened Course and a Long Road to Victory

Rough weather denied the fleet its traditional passage to Torquay, while a navigational penalty promoted Gary Aldington and Anton Modin to victory in Britain's great offshore powerboat race.

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Bonds Flying Roos Stretch Championship Lead

2 Sept 2026News

Baltic Patience Carries the Flying Roos Clear

Australia turned the lessons of an earlier collapse into a commanding Germany Sail Grand Prix victory, leaving Tom Slingsby's crew fourteen points clear with four events remaining.

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Mark Brown's JPK 1010 Jetpack is the provisional winner of IRC Three

1 Sept 2026News

The Long Watch Home: Jetpack Triumphs as British Soldier Completes the Mission

Mark Brown's Jetpack converted an idea shared over dinner into provisional class victory, while Will Naylor's Army crew completed a memorable circumnavigation shaped by teamwork, endurance and compassion.

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3 Sept 2026News

Across the Atlantic and Into a New Age

Six international teams, two new-generation yachts and the first mandatory gender-balanced crews will carry The Ocean Race into unfamiliar waters between New York and Lorient.

3 min read

29 Aug 2026News

Cowes-Torquay-Cowes 2026: The Storm Changes Everything Before the Engines Fire

Sixty-five years after Tommy Sopwith first conquered the route, Cowes prepares for another chapter in offshore racing history, with rough seas already forcing a dramatic change to Sunday's race.

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22 Aug 2026News

Sassnitz Braces for the Baltic's Fastest Weekend as SailGP Returns to Germany

The chalk cliffs of Rgen have already written one chapter of SailGP folklore. This weekend, thirteen nations return to finish the story.

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Sam Hall's Lombard 46 Pata Negra - Top of the leader board

21 Aug 2026News

Pata Negra Wins the Long Game as Half a Century of Round Britain and Ireland Racing Comes Full Circle

A frustrating, fascinating lap around Britain and Ireland ended with Pata Negra back on top, thirteen minutes clear of a French Volvo 60 and eight years after her first overall win.

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20 Aug 2026News

Palanad 4 Proves the Scow Concept as Swift Wins an Extraordinary Class40 Battle

Antoine Magr's radical Mach 50 demonstrated its offshore potential while an unforgettable Class40 contest ended with victory for Swift following a protest hearing in Cowes.

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Wrigley and Harris crowned 470 sailing world champions in Enoshima

19 Aug 2026News

Golden Waters in Enoshima: Wrigley and Harris Reach the Top of the World

Trust, technical precision and a perfectly timed final victory carried Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris to their first 470 world championship.

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20 Aug 2026News

The Long Road South: Varuna 6 Finishes as the Fleet Fights On

Jens Kellinghusen completed a remarkable circumnavigation at 79 while fierce contests across Class40 and the IRC divisions continued hundreds of miles from Cowes.

3 min read

18 Aug 2026News

Pace Completes a Great Lap of Britain and Ireland

Johnny Vincent and his Volvo 70 crew returned to Cowes with Monohull Line Honours after six demanding days around the wild edges of Britain and Ireland.

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15 Aug 2026News

RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026: Pace Finds the Fast Lane North

A charging Volvo 70, an advancing Atlantic low and hundreds of difficult miles have transformed the 50th-anniversary race into two very different contests.

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Victory Zilch (John Scammell and Maxine Reeves)

14 Aug 2026News

From Lone Star to Beau Geste: The Sailors Who Conquered the Solent at Cowes Week 2026

Cowes Week's historic 200th anniversary produced seven memorable days of Solent racing, with Lone Star crowned overall champion before fireworks brought a magnificent week of sailing and celebration to a close.

3 min read

13 Aug 2026News

One Team, Two Boats: RORC Builds a Serious 2027 Admiral's Cup Challenge

James Neville and Karl Kwok have brought two highly developed Botin campaigns together under the RORC burgee, aiming to turn experience, preparation and shared ambition into Admiral's Cup success.

3 min read

12 Aug 2026News

Battle to Land's End: Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026 Begins to Show Its Teeth

Day two of the Round Britain and Ireland Race saw Pace lead towards Land's End as offshore splits, light airs and close IRC battles began shaping this 1,805-mile classic.

3 min read

11 Aug 2026News

Cowes Week 2026: Seven Glorious Days That Celebrated 200 Years of Solent Racing

Seven days of fierce Solent racing, more than 5,000 sailors, 641 boats and a glorious return of the fireworks made the bicentenary Cowes Week one to remember.

3 min read

8 Aug 2026News

Cowes Week 2026: Beau Geste, Big Breeze and a Bicentenary Battle Reaches Boiling Point

Beau Geste collected two of Cowes Weeks great trophies, champions emerged across the fleets and the Solent reminded 641 boats that local waters can still humble the very best.

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9 Aug 2026News

The Long Way Home: Round Britain and Ireland Race Sets Sail on its 50th Anniversary

From Cowes to Muckle Flugga and back again, sailors face 1,805 miles of tide, weather, exhaustion and some of the toughest offshore racing in European waters.

3 min read

7 Aug 2026News

BVI Spring Regatta 2027: Five Days of Trade Winds, Island Racing and Caribbean Tradition

From Scrub Island to Round Tortola, the British Virgin Islands will once again turn their natural waterways into one of the worlds most beautiful and demanding racecourses.

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6 Aug 2026News

Cowes Week 2026: One Regatta, Forty Classes and a Different Solent Battle Every Day

Two centuries after the first yachts raced off Cowes Castle, the Solent continued to offer everything from short-course knife fights to long tactical passages beneath the guns of the Royal Yacht Squadron.

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Lottie Hopkinson-Woolley preparing to row across the Atlantic

5 Aug 2026News

Exploring Duo: Lottie and Ethan Prepare to Take on the World's Toughest Row Across the Atlantic

Lottie Hopkinson-Woolley and Ethan Chapman are preparing for one of the toughest endurance challenges on Earth as they row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic for three remarkable charities.

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30 Jul 2026News

Back 2 Black Writes Another Chapter in the Rich History of the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race

Sean Langman's Back 2 Black overcame an early setback to win the 2026 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, adding another memorable chapter to one of Australia's most respected offshore sailing classics.

3 min read

31 Jul 2026News

Two Against the Ocean: The Corinthian Crews Facing the 2026 Round Britain and Ireland Race

Pilots, engineers, students, volunteers and lifelong sailors will share one of offshore racings hardest courses, relying on preparation, trust and sheer resilience to bring them home.

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Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Start

CYCA · © cyca Noakes Sydney Gold Coast

28 Jul 2026News

A Chilly Departure and a Famous Passage: The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Once Again Tested Australia's Offshore Elite

Nearly four decades after its inaugural race, the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race continued to prove that offshore success depends as much on patience and seamanship as outright speed.

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Stride Forward Proved the Greatest Victory Was Simply Believing Again

27 Jul 2026News

Round the Island Race Became a Journey of Recovery, Friendship and New Beginnings for the Stride Forward Crew

The 2026 Round the Island Race was about far more than finishing positions as a remarkable crew demonstrated how sailing can rebuild confidence, purpose and lives after serious injury.

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24 Jul 2026News

Future Stars Shine Bright at the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships

The 2026 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships concluded in Greece after an exhilarating week of racing that showcased exceptional young talent, changing conditions and the bright future of international sailing.

3 min read

Rainbow's first Palma training sessions are a reminder of the joys of J Class racing | News

2 Jul 2026News

Why J Class Racing Still Captures the Hearts of the World's Finest Sailors

Rainbow's first training sessions in Palma reignited a passion for classic yacht racing, proving that elegance, teamwork and seamanship still deliver some of sailing's greatest experiences...

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1 Jul 2026Races

The countdown to the Round the Island 2026

Countdown to Round the Island 2026 Few races capture the spirit of British sailing quite like the Round the Island Race. With more than 600 boats already entered, the countdown is on for another unforgettable day as sailors of every ability prepare to tackle the famous 50-mile circuit of the Isle of Wight, where skill, teamwork and the ever-changing Solent conditions will decide the day's fortunes.

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Peter Harrison (Jolt 3) & Pierre Casiraghi (Jolt 6) celebrate Yacht Club de Monaco's historic victory in the 2025 Admiral's Cup

30 Jun 2026Races

25th Edition of the Admiral's Cup - Entries Open 1st July 2026

25th Edition of the Admiral's Cup - Entries Open 1 July 2026 The road to the 2027 Admiral's Cup.

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30 Jun 2026Races

All Nations Confirmed for the Team Racing World Championship 2026

All Nations Confirmed for the Team Racing World Championship 2026 lands in the racing notebook because the real work will be done in breeze, tide, crew calls and the short moments when a fleet either holds its nerve or starts blaming the sky.

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30 Jun 2026Races

SESCA's 13th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta Report

Members and visitors enjoyed Caribbean-like conditions for the St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Associations 13 th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta...

2 min read

8 Jun 2026Races

ACO Musto Skiff World Championship 2026 Begins with Exciting Pre-Worlds Races

Ocean racers and sailing enthusiasts descended upon Yacht Club de Carnac for the ACO Musto Skiff World Championship 2026, kicking off with a captivating pre-worlds event.

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7 Jun 2026Races

Ylliam XII - Comptoir Immobilier Triumphs in the 87th Bol d'Or du Léman: A controversial Clubhouse Celebration Saga

A thrilling race to remember, as Ylliam XII - Comptoir Immobilier clinches victory at the 87th Bol d'Or du Léman in the midst of a heated controversy.

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6 Jun 2026Races

Plym Yacht Club Showcases Resilience and Diversity in Successful Friday Series 1 Event

Sailing enthusiasts were treated to a spectacle at Plym Yacht Club's Dart Sails & Covers Friday Series 1, marked by unpredictability, diversity and camaraderie.

2 min read

6 Jun 2026Races

Day 3 of the Santa Maria Cup 2026 Unveils Tensions and Triumphs on the Waves

Four dynamic teams have sailed straight into the semi-finals of the prestigious Santa Maria Cup following the double round robin stage. Another day of exhilarating action sees competition reaching fever pitch.

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4 Jun 2026Races

Gusty Decisions and Patient Sailing Exemplified at the ILCA Open Meeting in Bough Beech

Bough Beech Sailing Club served as an arena for grasp of wind and wits at the annual ILCA open event, unraveling an exciting sailing encounter.

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4 Jun 2026Races

Loch Earn Sailing Club Will Be the Stage of the 2026 Optimists Brown Cup for 60 Young Sailors Across Scotland.

The legendary Loch Earn will once again host the Scottish Schools Brown Cup, welcoming around 60 young sailors raring to test their mettle on the water in 2026.

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3 Jun 2026Races

Sailing Electronics Leader, B&G, Joins Forces with Renowned Skipper Francesca Clapcich on her Vendée Globe 2028 Campaign

B&G has set sail into a partnership with skipper Francesca Clapcich, as the official supplier for her 2028 Vendée Globe campaign.

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3 Jun 2026Races

Yacht Enthusiasts Unite: The Rhody Regatta Offers Thrilling Racing and Philanthropy Under One Sail

Thrilling races and good-natured charity collide at the Rhody Regatta, a nautical spectacle that benefits the needy while challenging skilled sailors.

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2 Jun 2026Races

Day 2 of ILCA 6 Masters World Championships 2026 Offers Up Thrilling Sailing Conditions and Intense Competitions

After a day of thrilling races, the ILCA 6 Masters World Championships 2026 further shapes up the leaderboard with sailors fighting it out in perfect sailing conditions.

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1 Jun 2026Races

Budding Sailors Compete Fervently in Final Merlin Rocket Youth Training and Championship

Emerging talents in sailing experience an exciting mixture of fervent competition and camaraderie at the final session of the Merlin Rocket youth training program.

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31 May 2026Races

Classic Winsome`s Phenomenal Victory in RORC De Guingand Bowl Race 2026: A Seamless Display of Sailing

At the 2026 RORC De Guingand Bowl Race, Classic Winsome carved out a victory, showcasing extraordinary seamanship, speed, and tactical racing.

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31 May 2026Races

Unpredictable Winds Wreak Havoc at Mubadala Sail Grand Prix: Only Four Boats Brave the Turbulence

The Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix was beset by chaos as swirling winds permitted only four boats to launch, further shrinking to a mere trio after an unfortunate incident.

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29 May 2026Races

Epic Sail Racing Unfolds Amidst Sunshine and Breeze at Salcombe Yacht Club's Stones Boatyard Yawl & ILCA Open

The Stones Boatyard Yawl & ILCA Open at Salcombe Yacht Club saw gripping sail racing amidst a scenic Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend.

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28 May 2026Races

Gear Up Sailors: The 2026 F4 Foils Summer Wingding U.S. Wingfoil Championship is Now Open for Registration

Calling all foil sailing enthusiasts! The 2026 F4 Foils Summer Wingding U.S. Wingfoil Championship is now open for enrty. Don't miss your chance to be a part of history!

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27 May 2026Races

The Thrill of Sailing Underscored At The 2026 RS Aero Spring Championship

Get aboard the 2026 RS Aero Spring Championship, where breezy winds, strategic races, and an indomitable spirit set an exciting tableau.

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25 May 2026Races

Sailing Highlight: Robert Shaw and Ian Little Triumph at Osprey Scottish and Northern Championship 2026

Robert Shaw and Ian Little won the coveted Osprey Scottish and Northern Championship which took place during the annual Coniston Regatta.

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25 May 2026Races

Unpredictable Weather and Tight Margins at Border Counties Midweek Sailing at Shotwick Lake

A spectacle of adventurous sailing, Shotwick Lake became the epicentre of drama at the latest Border Counties meeting.

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22 May 2026Races

Innovative Travel-Ready Switch Offers Global Opportunities for High-Performance Sailors

The International Switch Class Association introduces a new approach in enhancing global participation at international dinghy events.

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21 May 2026Races

The Sailing World in Anticipation: Naples to Host the 2026 Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta, A Prelude to the Prestigious America's Cup Event

Get ready for an exhilarating spectacle as Naples prepares to host the second Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta in September 2026, a precursor to the 38th America's Cup in 2027.

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21 May 2026Races

Dive into Adventure at the 2026 Optimum Time Phantom Inlands Sailing Regatta at Grafham Water

Experience the high-stakes contest and camaraderie that shaped the 2026 Phantom Inlands Sailing Regatta at the enchanting Grafham Water Sailing Club.

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20 May 2026Races

Day 2 of 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships: Tense Tactics and Transforming Conditions

Day 2 of the 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships in Portimão saw 192 athletes from 42 nations competing, with Luuc Van Opzeeland and Tamar Steinberg leading the fleets.

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20 May 2026Races

Gearing Up for the IRC European Championships: Insights Into Top Yacht Contenders and Their Winning Strategies

As anticipation mounts for the IRC European Championships, focus sharpens on contenders adopting cutting-edge technology for unrivalled performance.

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19 May 2026Races

Venture Into the Thrill: A Look Back on the Fireball Open Meeting at Royal Torbay Yacht Club

Adventurous sailors embrace challenging weather at the Fireball Open Meet, a preliminary to the Fireball World Championship, held at the distinguished Royal Torbay Yacht Club.

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19 May 2026Races

The Thrill of the Start: RS Tera South West Traveler Series Unfurls at Whitefriars Sailing Club

The 2026 RS Tera South West Traveller Series kicked off spectacularly at the renowned Whitefriars Sailing Club, based in Cotswold Water Park.

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