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The Australian 18 Footers League’s 2026-27 season fleet will feature some of the best young sailing talent in Australia when the 18ft skiffs racing begins on Sydney Harbour next month.

The conditions are absolutely brutal onboard 11th Hour Racing on day four of The Ocean Race Atlantic, but Francesca, Alberto, Will, and Elodie have not taken their collective foot off the gas and have increased their lead at the front of the fleet.

The 15 boats competing were subject to a very well run championship by Shoreham SC and shared with the National 12s. The first day was quickly blown off with reports of 50 knot gusts on Worthing pier.

The Tasar Europeans have been enjoying a real mix of conditions at the very hospitable Hythe & Saltwood. With visitors from Holland and Germany, there is an international flavour to the fleet, plus all the top UK boats.

The day started at a leisurely pace with only a very slight hint of wind and a strong pull to the local coffee shop for most.

After two days of survival sailing, many in the fleet were expecting a gentler introduction to Day 3. Following a brief postponement, competitors launched from the picturesque Tenby harbour in shorts and T-shirts under blue skies and warm sunshine.

A decisive overtake on the final day decided the title of the 2026 Tornado European Championship. The Greek crew of Nikolaos Mavros and Polydoros Parianos took overall victory after a thrilling battle with their fellow countrymen Konstantinos Trigonis and Konstantinos Kazantzis. Mavros and Parianos finished with 30 pts, just one point ahead of Trigonis-Kazantzis in…

Undoubtedly the most beautiful destination on the 2026 World Tour for Finns Grand Slam, Leg 6: Grand Slam Silvaplana runs from 3-6 September. 54 Finn sailors from eight nations are taking part.

The BONDS Flying Roos mastered tricky conditions to claim top spot after a challenging opening day in Valencia, as the race for a place in the Abu Dhabi SailGP Grand Final heats up.

Life for the crews onboard the six IMOCA boats competing in The Ocean Race Atlantic has gone from hard to harder over the past day.