Competitive-Sailing Articles
From Seven Cutters to Seven Hundred Boats
The Cowes story began on 10 August 1826, when seven cutters gathered off Cowes Castle to compete for a gold cup worth the princely sum of £600 — a fortune at the time. There were no racing rules, no handicaps, and no race committees — just wind, tide, and nerve. At the firing of the start gun, they weighed anchor and tore off down the Solent.
© Michael Hodges
Two Hundred Years, One Timeless Race — Cowes Week 2026: Where History Still Sails
18-05-2026
The Bay of Palma is more than just azure waters, it’s a favourite among sailors for both regattas and training. From its steady winds to the splendid sunshine, it offers conditions that make for an exhilarating sailing experience. It is the ideal setting for the Sofia Season Opener, an event that draws both seasoned and aspiring sailors to embark on an exciting nautical adventure. The event also marks the opening of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca, drawing participants from all over the world for intense racing.
Offering a unique challenge to sailors, the unusual occurrence of snow on the Serra de Tramuntana mountains doesn’t dampen the spirits of the sailors, who come prepared to brave the elements. It is common to see sailors from Olympic class to Hansa classes commence the thrilling journey, yearning for victory.
30-03-2026
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
Argo Claims Multihull Line Honours in a Caribbean Classic
After 600 miles of relentless trade-wind racing, two MOD70 trimarans arrived back in Antigua separated by barely a mile.
16-03-2026
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
The 2026 Flying Dutchman Australian Championship in Lake King, Metung, started with exhilarating competition, keeping participants and spectators on their toes.
25-01-2026
With just over 500 nautical miles remaining, the Transat Café L’OR 2025 has evolved into a high-speed masterclass in precision, endurance, and teamwork — led by Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière aboard Charal. As the pair charge westward through the rolling Trade Winds toward Fort-de-France, Martinique, the black and red IMOCA is flying, averaging speeds that have left their rivals in the wake of frothing whitecaps and disbelief.
10-11-2025
After six days of fast, fierce, and finely balanced racing, the curtain has come down on the 2025 ILCA Under-21 European Championships & Open European Trophy, hosted by the renowned JK Mornar Yacht Club in Split.
05-11-2025
The International Moth Winter Championship 2025, held at Rutland Sailing Club, proved to be a thrilling two-day sailing spectacle, showcasing both fierce competition and innovatively designed vessels.
22-10-2025
A Swedish Powerhouse Returns to the Global Stage.
The world of high-octane professional sailing has just received a seismic jolt. Sweden’s internationally acclaimed Artemis Racing has confirmed its long-anticipated comeback, officially entering the Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 Season as the newly rebranded Artemis SailGP Team.
20-10-2025
The Gulf of Genova has become the stage for high drama in The Ocean Race Europe 2025. After more than 400 nautical miles of pressure-cooker racing on Leg 4, the fleet is compressing once again. And right at the heart of the action – in home waters – is Italy’s own Allagrande Mapei Racing, fighting tooth and nail for the lead.
11-09-2025
As the 40th Hamilton Island Race Week, presented by AMEX, enters its final stretch, the scoreboard is beginning to reveal its champions. Some divisions are all but wrapped up, while others promise a nail-biting showdown in Saturday’s final island passage race.
02-09-2025
Lowestoft Sea Week 2025 brought an exhilarating mix of competitive spirit and camaraderie, with unexpected weather conditions and high-stakes competition.
27-07-2025
Melbourne, VIC – Under crisp winter skies and a solid northerly breeze, the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 1 delivered spectacular racing this weekend. With 36 boats lining up for the start, competitors were treated to classic Port Phillip conditions – shifting winds between 10 to 20 knots, flat seas, and plenty of tactical opportunities.
26-06-2025
Honours to Zoulou, skippered by 84-year-old Peter Cunningham
09-06-2025
Competitive spirits soared as the WASZP Welsh Championship unfolded on the tranquil waters of Bala Sailing Club.
05-05-2025