William Wrigley, 19 years, from St Bees in Lake District, was an ordinary teenager with a big-moment dream. Now, he’s fast-tracked his way from novice to ocean racer as he preps to sail from Seattle, all the way to the UK, in the final legs of the famed Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
This race is no ordinary feat. It stands as the only event of its kind, taking people of different walks of life and transforming them into competitive ocean racers, no matter their sailing credentials. Led by experienced skippers and a competent first mate, the crews sailing 70ft purpose-built yachts around the world follow a route broken down into eight legs. Engaging as a full team or partial crew members, participants dive into an adventure that’s nothing short of extraordinary.
16-04-2026
WaveMakers: Opening the Door Wider For decades, the pathway into elite sailing has been clear — but not always accessible.
Now, the Royal Yachting Association is taking another step to change that.
The expansion of its WaveMakers programme into Portsmouth marks more than just a new location. It signals a deliberate shift in how talent is found, supported and developed across British sailing — with a focus on potential, not privilege.
15-04-2026
Emirates Team NZ is bolstering its ranks with two fresh talents, Serena Woodall and Lena Sanderson, ahead of the prestigious Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup.
14-04-2026
Burghfield Sailing Club saw the start of the electrifying National 12 Sprint Series. The day was replete with nail-biting thrills, unexpected turns, and climatic dramas.
12-04-2026
Antigua Sailing Week 2026 returns with a refreshed format blending racing and cruising, reflecting how modern sailors experience the sport while preserving the spirit, competition and unmistakable Caribbean atmosphere that has defined the event for over 50 years.
12-04-2026
The spirited DF95 Spring Series at East Kent Radio Sailing Club moves into its second week, shaped by exciting wins, close races, and surprise upsets.
11-04-2026
Three fresh teams are preparing to chart their course in the upcoming 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season at Puerto Portals.
10-04-2026
Experience the adrenaline-pumping action of the BPI Series Subic Regatta and Antigua Racing Cup 2026 as fierce competition unfolds on the open seas.
09-04-2026
The suspenseful ILCA UK 2026 National Open and Wessex ILCA Grand Prix Open brought heart-stopping action and tactical brilliance on the waves.
03-04-2026
VX One Victorian State Titles at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club featured a fierce competition and some splendid sailing tactics.
02-04-2026
Argo Unleashed Around Antigua
The lap that every Caribbean multihull crew measures themselves against just got faster.
The Antigua 360 Race, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in partnership with the Antigua Yacht Club, now has a new outright benchmark.
31-03-2026
As northern Europe stirs from a wintry slumber, the Bay of Palma ignites with unparalleled sailing. With the launch of the Sofia season opener, the 470 Class competitions increase the thrill factor.
30-03-2026
A mix of intense competition, heartening camaraderie, and youthful vigor defined the NSSA Double Handed Team Racing Championships at the Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club.
30-03-2026
Discover the inside story of Peter Burling's surprising move from Emirates Team New Zealand to Italian champions Luna Rossa- all over a coffee chat.
29-03-2026
Penultimate race day of the 2026 Macao Match Cup generated thrilling upsets as two French favourites bowed out, giving way to Denmark's Jeppe Borch's rise to the semi-finals.
28-03-2026
Whip up excitement for the 2028 Race Around Australia, as the Shorthanded Ocean Racing Association of Australia invites interested contenders to express their intentions.
28-03-2026
Spain led the 2026 Sydney Sail Grand Prix after delivering a commanding performance on the opening day of racing on Sydney Harbour. Two race wins around the demanding Shark Island SailGP course had put Los Gallos firmly atop the leaderboard heading into the decisive second day.
27-03-2026
Unmanaged nature's power recently took the forefront when unpredictable wild weather compelled the postponement of the celebrated 2026 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race.
26-03-2026
Firefly sailing beckons once more with the Ovington Inland Championship at Grafham Water Sailing Club, marking the Firefly's incredible 80th anniversary.
25-03-2026
Day three of both the GL52 Pensacola Cup and WASZP Games provided the sailing world with unanticipated turns, exciting finishes and standout performances.
22-03-2026
Unfazed by history, Athena Racing backs team GB1, Britain's contender in the relentless pursuit of the coveted America's Cup.
21-03-2026
Duels in the Trades: Day Two of the Caribbean 600
By the second day of the RORC Caribbean 600, the fleet has settled into the rhythm that defines this race.
Not a simple drag race through the trade winds, but a rolling series of tactical puzzles around the islands of the eastern Caribbean.
20-03-2026
In an electrifying competition, Australia's Louis Tilly and America's Pearl Lattanzi clinched the coveted titles at the inaugural WASZP All-Stars Invitational. Meanwhile, the kickoff of the 2026 WASZP Games unfolded with spectacular starts.
19-03-2026
New Zealand sailor Brian Petersen finds his place among the ambitious debutantes in the illustrious 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race.
18-03-2026
Covering the captivating world of radio sailing, this piece bears witness to the enthralling 12th round of the I.O.M Winter Series at Lincoln Radio Sailing Club and the commencing of the Zenith Open at Burton Sailing Club.
16-03-2026
The Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup has been confirmed as a 2026 WWT 5-Star Major event, ushering in a new age of high-performance competition.
15-03-2026
The irrepressible Tom Dolan starts the 2026 Figaro season with an electrifying performance, while a wave of international skippers breaks onto the scene, eager to upset the sport's established norms.
13-03-2026
AC75, a revamped sailing vessel by Emirates Team NZ, emerges more than 500 days after its last appearance in Barcelona at the 37th America's Cup.
13-03-2026
The ultra-competitive world of the GL52 fleet turns its eyes towards Pensacola for a thrilling regatta set to make waves in the 2026 Southern Series.
12-03-2026
John Bacon's Edge is the latest entrant for the fast-growing fleet of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup, promising high adrenaline adventure.
12-03-2026
For sea lovers and sailing enthusiasts, the Zoom8 State Championships and the iQFOiL International Games presented suspenseful races and outstanding performances.
08-03-2026
As the 2026 St Barths Bucket approaches, we delve into the increasingly larger yachts preparing to compete for the prestigious regatta title.
07-03-2026
A 14,000-Mile Opening Statement: The Ocean Race 2027 Raises the Bar from Alicante to Auckland
With less than a year to go, The Ocean Race has fired a clear warning shot across the bows of the offshore world. When the fleet leaves Alicante on 17 January 2027, crews won’t be easing into the race — they’ll be thrown straight into the longest opening leg in the event’s 53-year history.
06-03-2026
On the fourth day of the prestigious 99th Bacardi Cup, an intense showdown unfolds as sailing stalwarts Cayard and Kleen uphold their lead.
06-03-2026
Welcoming competitors from around the globe, the 2026 Corsair National Championship promises a thrilling set of races in the iconic San Francisco Bay.
05-03-2026
As sailing expands its horizons, the Pallas Capital Gold Cup gains an international edge with Admiral's Cup contenders and Star Sailors preparing for the upcoming SSL Gold Cup line-up.
04-03-2026
The Howth Yacht Club Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series ended with tense competition and thrilling racing, deciding final standings across multiple fleets.
03-03-2026
Unveiling the engaging saga of Vaikobi's dedicated partnership with Australia's iconic 18ft Skiff Racing Championship, highlighting a transcendent relationship beyond mere sponsorship.
03-03-2026
Benjamin and Sam Pascoe conquer the waves and weather in the thrilling Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series 2025-26, proving teamwork makes the dream work.
02-03-2026
The Globe40 sailing race gets increasingly thrilling as competitors cross major milestones, notably Cape Horn, battling unpredictable and harsh weather conditions and keeping the nautical community on the edge of their seats.
01-03-2026
Swiss SailGP team faces off against global competitors in Sydney, with an exciting twist - the debut of the Golden Hour race, poising sunset with speed.
26-02-2026
56 boats from 13 countries didn't let the pandemic dampen their racing spirit as the 2026 Fireball Worlds Expression of Interest Draw saw its winners receive their new jib, courtesy of the P&B.
26-02-2026
From Olympic farewells to new partnerships, the skiff and multihull classes are already reshaping the road to Los Angeles
The off-season rarely means downtime in the skiff and multihull world. As the new Olympic cycle gathers momentum, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets are already in motion—closing chapters, forming new combinations and quietly laying the foundations for LA 2028.
25-02-2026
The illustrious Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race prepares to welcome back notable two-handers, assuring an exciting competition.
25-02-2026
The London Castaways dominated the UK Match Racing Qualifier 1, storming late to seize a well-earned victory in a thrilling sailing competition.
24-02-2026
Kickstarting the 2026 Circuit: Trofeo Princesa Sofia Serves as Launch Pad for Olympic Sailing Season
The Olympic sailing season of 2026 is set to launch with the 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia, testing innovative changes from World Sailing.
24-02-2026
The craft of Wing Foiling is set for a thrilling national championship arrival at the Worser Bay Boating Club in 2026, promising an adrenaline-fueled event of speed and daring.
23-02-2026
World-class sailors from 18 nations have flocked to Brisbane, Australia, for the opening of the 56th Finn World Masters.
22-02-2026
From Tuesday 17 February 2026, Antigua becomes the centre of gravity for offshore racing as the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series returns to the south coast of Antigua. For many teams, this is not just another regatta — it is the final, critical proving ground before the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 on 23 February.
21-02-2026
The sixth edition of the Lanzarote International Regatta concluded in emphatic fashion this week, with Erwan Fischer and Clément Péquin confirming their authority in the 49er class after four days of high-intensity Olympic racing off Marina Rubicón.
15-02-2026
As the RORC Transatlantic Race moves into its final hours, the shape of the IRC leaderboard is now largely set. A diverse fleet of monohulls has completed the 3,000-nautical-mile crossing from Lanzarote to Antigua, with the remainder closing fast after nearly two demanding weeks at sea.
13-02-2026
SailGP has confirmed the return of one of its most striking and successful venues, with the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix set to roar back onto Geneva’s spectacular waterfront on 19–20 September 2026. Staged once again on the deep blue theatre of Lake Geneva, the event will mark a second consecutive home race for the Switzerland SailGP Team, supported by long-standing championship and event Title Partner Rolex.
11-02-2026
The Viking Marine Frostbite Series 2 recently unfolded under invigorating conditions at the Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club, offering participants a thrilling sailing experience.
09-02-2026
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race will be remembered as the moment a new benchmark was laid down in offshore monohull sailing. The 34-metre Baltic 111 Raven didn’t just win — she rewrote the record book, claiming Monohull Line Honours, securing the IMA Transatlantic Trophy, and setting a new monohull race record on the 3,000-nautical-mile passage from Lanzarote to Antigua.
09-02-2026
Bay of Pärnu, Estonia, delivered an unforgettable third stage of the Ice Sailing Cup Series, becoming a Baltic beacon for the sport.
09-02-2026
Learn how Sweden's new 49erFX team, a first-time duo, made a splash on the international sailing scene, grabbing vice-world champions title.
07-02-2026
Two Visions, One Ocean: Raven and Be Cool Set the Tone for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race
The RORC Transatlantic Race has always thrived on contrast. It is a race where outright pace meets endurance, where innovation rubs shoulders with tradition, and where vastly different yachts are measured by the same unforgiving yardstick: three thousand miles of Atlantic Ocean.
07-02-2026
Runners & Riders Line Up for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race
06-02-2026
The cityscape of Hong Kong sets the backdrop for a thrilling beginning to the 2026 WingFoil Racing World Cup, marking many firsts.
05-02-2026
Three days into the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has made its collective decision — and it’s the decision that has shaped Atlantic crossings for generations. Every boat has committed to the southern escape from the Canary Islands, pressing down the African coast before turning west for Antigua, avoiding the lighter air to the north and positioning early for the trade winds that will define the race.
05-02-2026