International News
2026 McIntyre Golden Globe: New Partners and Six Retirements as Qualifier Deadline Looms
The McIntyre Golden Globe Race is known as one of the toughest, longest and loneliest sporting events on the planet.
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New Zealand
Third Time Unlucky: Julie, the Unnecessary Rig Change and the Great Upwind Meltdown
Forget your lunch? Fine. Lose a glove? Annoying, but survivable. Realise you haven’t been to the toilet before putting your wetsuit on? Well… That’s just a girl sailor thing that you learn to control. Kind of… Completely change the rig because the bloke who keeps winning has his set up differently? Absolutely not.
International News
2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is looking for crews!
Four confirmed teams offer professional and amateur sailors the opportunity to race more than 27,000 nautical miles around the world in the spirit of the original Whitbread Race
International News
Touche Pas a Ma Solitaire — What the End of an Era Means for French Offshore Racing
In 1970, two journalists had an idea. Jean-Louis Guillemard and Jean-Michel Barrault wanted to create a solo race.
International News
Golden Grandson Shines for SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Finale
During the final European Qualifiers on Lake Neuchâtel, we’ve been blessed with fantastic wind conditions, high temperatures, and one of the most stunning backdrops in sailing.
International News
La Solitaire du Figaro Opens a New Chapter in 2028
For more than fifty years, La Solitaire du Figaro has been the benchmark of French offshore racing.
International News
Rio Tickets on the Line on Day 3 of SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2
Lake Neuchatel was sparkling on Thursday morning, and the wind filled in to allow racing to start at 11.30.
International News
Lanzarote’s expected strong winds are the next new challenge for 52 SUPER SERIES
As the 52 SUPER SERIES heads to Lanzarote for the first time in the history of the world’s leading grand prix monohull circuit…
International News
Twist and Shout on Day 2 of SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2
The early morning alarm clock in Grandson was the crack of thunder as a storm brought rain, hail and lightning to the lake, before clearing by daybreak.
International News
Paul Meilhat and Mariana Lobato launch boat for new ‘United by the Ocean’ campaign
French skipper Paul Meilhat and Portuguese co-skipper Mariana Lobato have launched the IMOCA boat they will race in The Ocean Race Atlantic (2026)…
International News
SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 1 Smoothly Does It
It was a scorching start to the day in Grandson as the teams made their final preparations and Regatta Director Paul Hutton-Ashkenny….
International News
The Ocean Race Atlantic: Revolution versus Evolution
Two very different brand new IMOCAs are getting ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic
International News
Defending Champions Lead the Next Generation as Registration Opens for the 47th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The Notice of Race for the 47th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is now live on Yacht Scoring, and registration is officially open for sailors….
International News
The Meier Trophy to Debut at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship
The 2026 Melges 24 World Championship will introduce a new perpetual trophy next September that recognizes excellence at the helm..
International News
The Ocean Race Atlantic New York-Lorient: Five days of celebration to mark the arrival of the first IMOCA transatlantic race
In two months, The Ocean Race makes its grand return to Lorient. To mark the arrival of the very first edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic….
International News
World Match Racing Tour // Poole Reclaims Match Cup Sweden Crown as Courtois Defends Women’s Title
American match racing star Chris Poole and his Riptide Racing team reclaimed the GKSS Match Cup Sweden title on Saturday…
International News
World Match Racing Tour // Championship Saturday Beckons
The island of Marstrand is set for a thrilling Championship Saturday at the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women’s Trophy final…
International News
High Winds Halt Marstrand Showdown as Quarterfinals Hang in Balance
A strong weather front sweeping across Sweden’s west coast brought racing to an abrupt halt Thursday at the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women’s Trophy..
International News
Thailand and Italy Feature on 52 Super Series’ 2027 Calendar
The 52 SUPER SERIES will race in Asia for the first time in its history during 2027 when two regattas will be hosted in Thailand in February and March.
International News
Swedish Teams Rule Marstrand as Engström and Carlsson into Semifinals
Sweden’s home teams thrilled local fans Monday as Oscar Engstrom and Martina Carlsson surged to the top of the standings at the halfway….
International News
Spectacular Opening Day at GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women’s Trophy
Sunshine, fresh winds and hundreds of spectators combined to deliver a spectacular opening day of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden, as eighteen of the world’s….
International News
Vaikobi Appoints Starboard Japan as Exclusive Distributor in Japan, Strengthening Global Expansion for Paddlers, Foilers and Sailors
Vaikobi, the Australian-owned performance watersports brand trusted by paddlers, sailors and foilers worldwide, today announced a partnership…
International News
“The Internet Made Me Do It.” How I became a Zephyr sailor.
There are moments in life where you should probably keep your mouth shut. Standing in front of a camera at the end of the Zephyr Nationals was apparently not one of those moments. What followed was a wooden boat named Julie, an incredible group of enablers, and a very uncomfortable date with a start line.
Melbourne Osaka Yacht Race
Expressions of Interest Open – To join the 10th Melbourne Osaka Cup in 2030
The 10th Melbourne Osaka Cup is set to start in March 2030, with expressions of interest now officially open.