SSL Gold Cup 2026 African & Oceanian Qualifiers Day 1

The wait was over! Racing in the SSL Gold Cup Africa and Oceania Qualifier began today on Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

#Shipping #Forecast #Trafalgar: North or northwest 4 to 6. Moderate, occasionally rough. Fair. Good, occasionally moderate at first. (from UK MetOffice) #sailing #sail
#Shipping #Forecast #FitzRoy #warning, issued 15:54 (UTC+1) on Tue 2 Jun 2026 br Westerly gale force 8 expected later (from UK MetOffice) #sailing #sail
#Shipping #Forecast #FitzRoy: Northwest FitzRoy, Sole Westerly 4 to 6, backing southwesterly 5 to 7 later. Rough, becoming very rough later in west. Rain or showers. Moderate or good (from UK MetOffice) #sailing #sail
#Shipping #Forecast #FitzRoy: Biscay, Southeast FitzRoy Westerly or southwesterly 4 to 6. Moderate or rough. Showers, rain later. Good, occasionally moderate (from UK MetOffice) #sailing #sail
SailGP's NYC event, celebrating the J/70 Corinthian Worlds and the Women's 2v2 Team Race winners

SailGP's foiling circus arrived in the Big Apple last weekend for the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31), which was the only SailGP stopover that's set to unfurl on American waters this season.

Bacardi announces 100th edition of the Bacardi Cup

In 2027, Bacardi celebrates the 100th edition of the Bacardi Cup, the longest-running partnership in the history of sailing. What began in 1927 as a 13-boat regatta in Havana, Cuba has grown into one of the sport's most revered institutions.

Home Waters, World Dreams: Anton Gießner's Road to the RS Aero Youth Worlds 2026

At just 17 years old, Anton Gießner is the reigning RS Aero 5 German Youth Champion. This summer, he joins the line up at the RS Aero Youth World Championship, 20-24 July. As part of the wider RS Games 2026, this event carries extra significance.

The tech curve…

It just marches on. The latest launchings for solo/crewed, mono/multi masterpieces are a tour de force when it comes to material science, electronics, engineering, physics, especially hydro and aerodynamics. Slide rule and Hewlett Packard be damned.

Erica Lush aboard Hope forced to retire from La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3

While sailing in 36th position off the coast of Île de Ré, American skipper Erica Lush notified Race Direction of her retirement at 6:49 a.m. this Tuesday morning, following the tearing of her mainsail.