Category: Uncategorised

After a record-breaking 2025 edition with 32 crews, 2026 is dedicated to solo sailing, with the Route du Rhum on the horizon for the Class40, which will be the largest class in terms of participation.

After a record-breaking 2025 edition with 32 crews, 2026 is dedicated to solo sailing, with the Route du Rhum on the horizon for the Class40, which will be the largest class in terms of participation.

Considering it is a fleet of very different maxi yachts, the playing field levelled by the IRC rating rule, competition remains ultra-tight at the IMA Maxi European Championship in Sorrento.

The 2026 edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta officially opens today, with the skippers’ briefing followed by a welcome cocktail on the panoramic terrace at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.

Less than a week remains to enter the 2026 ORC European Championship in Klaipeda, Lithuania, using the Early Bird entry fee advantage, which expires on 1 June.

Less than a week remains to enter the 2026 ORC European Championship in Klaipeda, Lithuania, using the Early Bird entry fee advantage, which expires on 1 June.

This year’s RNLI 90 minute pursuit race took place on a hot and sunny Bank Holiday Monday with a light breeze forecast and a strong ebb tide. The RNLI’s B Class lifeboat stood by the racing and a collection was taken in aid of the local RNLI station.

What a week for sailing! So much has been going on that it’s tricky to even know where to start. There have been so many highlights, both in terms of the events I attended in the UK and what has been happening further afield.

A fleet of 20 boats gathered for a challenging and entertaining weekend of racing in 5-15 knots of warm wind and sunshine. Despite the pleasant conditions, the breeze proved uncharacteristically shifty, making racing exceptionally tactical.

A fleet of 20 boats gathered for a challenging and entertaining weekend of racing in 5-15 knots of warm wind and sunshine. Despite the pleasant conditions, the breeze proved uncharacteristically shifty, making racing exceptionally tactical.