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Marco Gradoni, sailing with Women’s America’s Cup winners Margherita Porro on co-helm, the Luna Rossa Women & Youth team were the story of the day.

All racing Thursday at the 2026 ILCA Senior European Championships in Kastela was abandoned due to unstable weather conditions, final day Friday

Even on a tricky day, the best sailors and those in form have a habit of finding their way to the top of the fleet. Boat speed helps, but the psychological edge that is gained through a winning run helps fuel further wins and top results.

The excitement hasn’t subsided after the epic finish in Lorient last April of the final leg of the GLOBE40, which also marked the end of the second edition.

Italy doubles down . . . Announcing the second Preliminary Regatta of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup will take place in Naples from 24 to 27 September.

From September 24 to 27, 2026, Naples will officially begin to experience the excitement of the America’s Cup with a Preliminary Regatta that promises a spectacular show and serves as a preview of the main event in 2027.

GB1, skippered by Dylan Fletcher MBE, will represent Britain’s senior team while Athena Pathway, skippered by Hannah Mills OBE, will represent the British women and youth team at the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia.

One of the most anticipated events of the international sailing season is about to get under way: the 2026 IMA Maxi European Championship, taking place from 22 to 28 May between Naples and Sorrento as part of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026.

Registration is officially open for the SB20 World Championship, paving the way for a “Battle of the Titans” this October in Hyères. Known for its demanding breeze and legendary open-water racecourse.

With just a few days to go, the D-Zeros were leading the entry numbers and with a final push and the awareness of a great weekend forecast, the entries were boosted to 19 D-Zero, some way ahead of other classes.