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On the fourth day of French Olympic Week, two races were held for the gold fleet and three for silver. It was another windy day on the water, which allowed the races to be completed quickly.

UpWind by MerConcept, in collaboration with World Sailing, is proud to announce the selection of six international sailors who will take part in an exclusive Ocean Fifty racing experience during Act 1 of the Ocean Fifty Series.

Tudor Team Alinghi, the newest iteration of the two-time America’s Cup winners has appointed Paul Goodison as skipper for the Swiss team.

Nine teams gathered at Northampton SC for the Pinnell & Bax sponsored 505 Inlands, with class association training organised and ran by Ian Mitchell and Oliver Davenport on the Friday before, giving all those who attended invaluable feedback.

The Flying Fifteen Inland Championships at Grafham brought together 28 boats for a weekend that had everything: fine sunshine, wind that couldn’t quite make up its mind, and racing that demanded sharp eyes, quick reactions, and a healthy dose of patience.

There is something quietly compelling about Nordic Folkboat racing. It doesn’t shout for attention, yet it continues to grow across the Solent, drawing sailors who value good racing, good company and boats that reward skill on a reasonable budget.

Thirteen competitors arrived at Burghfield Sailing Club to find a good breeze down the lake allowing race officer, Dereck Lovegrove, to set a roughly figure of eight course with a long beat. The event was shared with the Lightning Inlands and Solo open.

The International Optimist Class Association UK (IOCA UK) is delighted to announce a new partnership with leading performance sailing brand Rooster Sailing, which becomes the official class clothing sponsor of IOCA UK.

Swedish match racing skipper Theo Westerlind has been added to the line-up for the 2026 Long Beach Yacht Club Ficker Cup later this week, accepting his invitation in place of Lennard Bal of the Netherlands, who is unable to attend the event.

Nelson’s Dockyard welcomed sailors from all over the world to the Copper & Lumber Store Hotel for a weather and safety briefing ahead of Antigua Sailing Week’s 4-day round-the-island regatta.