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Emsworth Sailing Club hosted its annual Optimist Open Meeting on Saturday 26 September 2026. A total of 53 sailors entered, split across two fleets: Main Fleet and Regatta Fleet.

New research suggests that while almost every boat owner checks the weather before heading out, fewer than 6 in 10 always take the simple step of telling someone their route or plans.

With the 2nd America’s Cup preliminary event wrapped-up, the spotlight swings onto the SailGP US$2 million winner-takes-all, Championship-deciding Grand Final in Abu Dahbi. Russell Coutts has been quiet regarding whether the Dubai and Abu Dhabi SailGP season ending events will take place – continuing ticket promotions for both – but must be weighing up whether…

The annual NEYYSA Regional Team Racing Championships returned to Ripon Sailing Club on 19 and 20 September, bringing together young sailors from clubs and schools across the North for a weekend of two-boat team racing in RS Fevas.

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has appointed Joe Hill as Senior Sales Broker and Brokerage Director, strengthening its new yacht sales and brokerage operation as the business continues to expand its presence in the UK.

The Poole Yacht Racing Association wrapped up its inaugural Poole Bay Summer Series on Sunday, 27 September 2026, with Race 5. A competitive fleet of 13 yachts braved a challenging southerly breeze averaging 20 knots, with gusts peaking over 26 knots.

World-class tactics, strong tides, big breezes, and the pressures of a world championship regatta are converging this week on San Francisco Bay for the 2026 World Sailing Women’s Match Racing World Championship, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club.

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez’s record-sized maxi fleet of 51 for a second day saw Maxi 1 and the J Class racing windward-leewards from the Baie de Pampelonne, while Maxi 3, 4 and 5 were dispatched southwest on a 28 mile coastal course to a mark off Cavalaire-sur-Mer. In the 13-strong Maxi 1 racing for the…

The Next Generation Class was created to recognise and reward young sailors competing in mixed-age fleets. Open to sailors aged 16 to 25*, the class runs alongside the Winter Series’ existing divisions rather than replacing them.

For the first time in its history, the 5.5 Metre class is heading to Greece, with the 2026 Scandinavian Gold Cup and World Championship taking place over the next 10 days.