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News19 Oct 20263 min read

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.

Stride Forward Proved the Greatest Victory Was Simply Believing Again

News27 Jul 20263 min read

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.

News6 Jul 20263 min read

Round the Island Race 2026: One Day, Fifty Miles and a Thousand Stories Waiting to Be Told

Nearly 1000 boats will line up for the 2026 Round the Island Race as Britain's most famous yacht race prepares to deliver another unforgettable day of sailing around the Isle of Wight.

Round the Island Race 2026: The Clock Starts Now

News8 Apr 20263 min read

Round the Island Race 2026 Entries Open as the Countdown to July begins

Round the Island Race 2026 — One Island, One Start Line, One Day That Matters. The countdown has officially begun for one of British sailing’s great shared experiences. The Round the Island Race is gearing up for another blockbuster edition.

Races7 Jun 20251 min read

Round the Island Race 2025

Good luck to all taking part in today's the Round the Island Race 2025, 7th June. Organised by the Island Sailing Club, this annual spectacle draws over 1,700 boats and 16,000 sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races globally and the fourth largest mass participation sporting event in the UK.

News12 Jul 20263 min read

When Seamanship Beats Horsepower: A Folkboat Steals the Show at the Round the Island Race 2026

Old Sea Dogs joined the Island Sailing Club press boat for an unforgettable day on the Solent, where nearly 800 yachts celebrated one of Britain's greatest sailing traditions.

Round the Island Race 2026 dates released

News6 Mar 20263 min read

Round the Island Race 2026: One Race, One Thousand Stories

On Saturday 11 July 2026, the unmistakable spectacle returns as the Island Sailing Club once again stages one of the world’s largest and most iconic mass-participation sailing events. For thousands of sailors, the date is already inked into diaries, with race entries opening on 23 January 2026, including a limited early-bird entry period running until 13 February.

Races1 Jul 20263 min read

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.

Races18 Jan 20262 min read

Enthusiasm grows as Round The Island Race 2026 draws near; substantial discounts for those who jump on board early

The iconic Round The Island Race is back for yet another year of enthralling and spectacular sailing competition. A call to skippers worldwide, seize early bird discounts that will make sailing enthusiasts swoon.

Thunder Around the Isle of Wight: UKOPRA Offshore Championship Explodes Into Life for 2026

News15 May 20263 min read

60 Miles Flat Out Around the Isle of Wight as UKOPRA Returns to the Solent

Thunder Around the Isle of Wight: UKOPRA Offshore Championship Returns at Full Noise

Races9 Jun 20251 min read

Honours to Zoulou, skippered by 84-year-old Peter Cunningham

Round Tortola Delivered: Apollo and Airgasm Claimed the 2026 Nanny Cay Cup

News19 Apr 20264 min read

Island Racing at Its Finest as Light Winds Tested the Fleet Around Tortola

BVI Spring Regatta 2026 delivered a tactical Round Tortola Race, where shifting winds, course changes and tight corrected-time margins saw Apollo and Airgasm claim the coveted Nanny Cay Cup.

Races19 Apr 20264 min read

Island Racing at Its Finest as Light Winds Tested the Fleet Around Tortola

BVI Spring Regatta 2026 delivered a tactical Round Tortola Race, where shifting winds, course changes and tight corrected-time margins saw Apollo and Airgasm claim the coveted Nanny Cay Cup.

News7 Aug 20263 min read

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.

RORC Caribbean 600 Day Two: Duels in the Trades as the Fleet Tightens Around the Northern Islands

Races20 Mar 20265 min read

From Nevis to St. Barts the Caribbean 600 Turns Tactical as Class Battles Intensify

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.

News29 Jul 20254 min read

First Blind Sailor to Solo Round the Isle of Wight

Dani Anglada Pich Makes History: First Blind Sailor to Solo Round the Isle of Wight — In a Rudderless Catamaran Thursday 24 July 2025 will go down as a day of seamanship, stubborn grit, and something close to magic.

News9 Sept 20255 min read

Fleet Departs Nice in Glamour Conditions as Leg 4 of The Ocean Race Europe Gets Underway

The Ocean Race Europe 2025 has reached its penultimate chapter, and it opened today in pure Mediterranean style. Nice delivered a sun-splashed send-off, the Bay of Angels shimmering as seven IMOCA crews unfurled their Code Zero sails and slipped the lines for Leg 4, a 550-mile loop around Corsica before the grand finale in Genova.

Round 3 of the 2025 UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Championship

News12 Jul 20253 min read

This weekend its the UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Championship

This weekend, the waters of the Solent will come alive with high-octane action as Round 3 of the 2025 UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Championship roars into Haslar Marina for the much-anticipated Solent 80. Set for Saturday, 12 July, this event is shaping up to be a showcase of raw speed, adrenaline-fuelled competition, and technical mastery – all played out against the iconic backdrop of the south coast’s legendary boati

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

News6 Nov 20263 min read

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.

Rikki Wins IRC One in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 After a Nine-Minute Margin

News23 Mar 20265 min read

RP42 Rikki Secures IRC One Victory in One of the Closest Battles of the Caribbean 600

After nearly three days of relentless trade wind racing, the IRC One battle in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 came down to the final miles. RP42 Rikki prevailed by just over nine minutes on corrected time after 600 tactical miles.

Gear11 Mar 20262 min read

Prometheus Sailing Champions Henri-Lloyd as Official Clothing Partner: A Voyage Towards Equity and Excellence on the High Seas

Henri-Lloyd is confirmed as the Official Performance Clothing Partner to Prometheus Sailing, paving a way for accessible sailing and seal-worthy experiences.

Reviews2 Jul 20252 min read

Bellini Astor 36: The Dazzling Revival of Bellini Yachts' After 50-Year Intermission

Bellini Yachts re-emerges in the boat market after a 50-year break, introducing the brand-new GRP sportscruiser, the Bellini Astor 36.

News20 Aug 20263 min read

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.

News2 Oct 20263 min read

From English Harbour to Every Shore: Antigua Sailing Week Calls Again

Antigua Sailing Week returns from 21 to 25 April 2027, blending point-to-point sailing, island exploration and Caribbean celebration as one of the sport’s most enduring regattas enters its 58th edition.

News10 Jun 20252 min read

Poole Bay 100 Offshore Powerboat

Poole Bay 100 Offshore Powerboat will take place on Saturday June 14th, which will see teams competing for the second round of the 2025 UKOPRA Offshore Championships which will be hosted by Poole Quay Yacht Haven and organised by World Powerboats Events Ltd.

Ports3 min read

Marina Grande - Capri

Marina Grande – Capri: The Gateway to Italian Island Glamour

News23 Jan 20262 min read

Immerse in a 5-Day Women-focused Sailing Camp at St. Thomas: A Perfect Blend of Learning, Racing, and Revelry

St. Thomas Yacht Club hosts the second annual Women's Regatta Camp from January 26-31, 2026. Sail, learn, and dazzle in the heart of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

News18 May 20264 min read

Cowes Week 2026: Two Centuries of Sail

COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT | The cannons are silent for now .. but already all eyes look to the 2026 bicentenary of the world’s oldest and most celebrated sailing regatta. Two hundred years of racing, rivalry, and revelry on the Solent — and next August, Cowes will once again take its place at the heart of global sailing culture for what promises to be a truly historic week.

News3 Aug 20252 min read

Edgartown Race Weekend Transitions Back to July for its 89th Edition

In a bid to avoid conflicts with other regattas and uphold tradition, Edgartown Yacht Club recently announced the shift of the Edgartown Race Weekend's 'RTI Race' from June back to July.