New Zealand
Milford to host inaugural Matt Mitchell Memorial for Zephyrs
Milford Cruising Club will host the inaugural PredictWind Matt Mitchell Memorial for Zephyrs alongside the Sunburst North Island Regatta from 20 to 22 November 2026.
World
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Olympics
Pump foiling or dancing? Andy's case for racing in no wind at the Olympics
The Foil's Andy continues his argument for allowing pump-foil racing at Olympic sailing competitions when there is no wind.
44Cup
44Cup Cartagena Day 2 replay: lumpy swell and impossibly close racing
The breeze dropped on day two of the 44Cup in Cartagena, but a big lumpy swell stayed and the racing stayed tight. The full Day 2 replay is now online.
International News
Hot racing at the midpoint of the SSL Gold Cup Pan-American Qualifiers
Rio was heating up in more ways than one as the SSL Gold Cup Pan-American Qualifiers hit the mid-point in racing terms, with the third race of the series.
44Cup
Team Aqua surges as 44Cup Cartagena tightens up in lumpy swell
Lighter breeze and a big lumpy swell made for tough going on day two of the 44Cup finale in Cartagena. Peninsula Racing still leads, but only by three points from a three-way tie.
International News
Nearly 1,000 Sailors and 84 Boats Set for Croatia's Largest Offshore Race, the Iconic Jabuka Regatta
Nearly 1,000 Sailors and 84 Boats Set for Croatia’s Largest Offshore Race, the Iconic Jabuka Regatta
The Foil
Freddie rings Ken Read on ARC Team USA's AC75 launch day
On launch day for ARC Team USA's new AC75, The Foil's Freddie gets CEO Ken Read on the phone for a first look at the boat and the story behind the name.
Olympics
Dull as ditch water? Andy Rice wants bolder Olympic boats and sails
Andy Rice says Olympic equipment is too plain and wants bolder designs on hulls and sails. The Foil's new video asks whether he has a point.
America's Cup
Behind the scenes on ARC Team USA's AC75 launch day in Pensacola
The Foil dials into ARC Team USA's Pensacola boat shed on launch morning, with Giles Scott, Ken Read and Harry Melges IV in the final push to get their AC75 afloat.
The Foil
Elodie Bonafous takes first female IMOCA Route du Rhum podium in 24 years
Elodie Bonafous has claimed the first female Route du Rhum IMOCA podium in 24 years, and Andy Rice runs through day 12 and the arrivals into Guadeloupe.
44Cup
44Cup Day 1: Storm Charlie swell and harbour wall rebound cause chaos
The 44Cup's Day 1 replay is up on YouTube, with swell left over from Storm Charlie bouncing off the harbour wall and making life difficult for the teams.
International News
SSL Gold Cup Pan-American Qualifiers Underway
There was a short delay waiting for the wind to settle, but it was a joy to see the first SSL racing in Rio as the SSL Gold Cup 2026 Pan-American Qualifiers got underway.
International News
2026 Star World Championship // Altolaguirre Brothers Claim Second Win as Negri and Lambertenghi Take the Lead
Another unpredictable day on Biscayne Bay shakes up the standings, with the Italian duo taking the overall lead and just three points separating the top three teams
The Foil
Watch live: SSL Gold Cup Pan American Qualifier final day
The final day of the SSL Gold Cup 2026 Pan American Qualifying Series is live on The Foil, starting at 4:00 am Monday 16 November, New Zealand time.
America's Cup
America's Cup talent fills the top of the Moth Worlds in Perth
Frenchman Enzo Balanger won seven of 14 races to defend his International Moth world title on the Swan River, with Ryan Littlechild second and Hattie Rogers the top woman. The result is a pointer to the foiling talent heading to Naples in 2027.
International News
Watch live: SSL Gold Cup Rio 2026 Pan-American qualifiers, Day 1
The Pan-American qualifiers for the SSL Gold Cup Rio 2026 get under way with a live stream of Day 1, starting at 4:00 am on Friday 13 November, New Zealand time.
The Foil
First woman to finish Route du Rhum on an Ultim: Alexia Barrier
Alexia Barrier has become the first woman to finish the Route du Rhum on an Ultim trimaran, and The Foil's latest video rounds up the news from across the fleet.
International News
2026 Star World Championship // Max Kohlhoff and Ole Burzinski Claim Race 3 Victory as Peter Bromby and Myles Pritchard Take the Lead
The German duo bounce back with a commanding win on Biscayne Bay, while Peter Bromby and Myles Pritchard become Mid-Week Champions after three races
International News
Youth and Experience Unite Ahead of the SSL Gold Cup Pan-American Qualifiers
Ahead of the main event in the Copa do Mundo da Vela is the final qualifier for the SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026. Eight teams from the Pan-American region are vying for the final three tickets to the Finals.
The Foil
Two class winners in two minutes: Route du Rhum drama on The Foil
The Foil has squeezed two Route du Rhum class winners into a two-minute video, and the race hasn't been short on drama.
International News
Philipp Hympendahl returns to the Global Solo Challenge 2027–2028 aboard his Sigma 36 African Queen
We are pleased to welcome German sailor Philipp Hympendahl to the Global Solo Challenge 2027–2028.
The Foil
Who should be World Sailor of the Year? The Foil Podcast debates
The Foil Podcast's Neil Cole, Freddie Carr and Andy Rice go through every nominee for the 2026 World Sailing Awards, setting offshore records against Olympic-class dominance.
Transatlantic Race
2027 RORC Transatlantic Race Monohull Line Honours Battle Taking Shape
The battle for Monohull Line Honours in the 2027 RORC Transatlantic Race is taking shape, with an international line-up of high-performance…
The Foil
Pamela Lee on the Horta stopover and the help that got her back in the Route du Rhum
Ireland's Pamela Lee stopped in Horta for repairs during the Route du Rhum and was met with an outpouring of help from other teams and competitors. She tells the story in a new video from The Foil.