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In a world that is seemingly going stark raving bonkers it's time for a little bit of sanity. After a decade of hope and years of planning, the Finn world is finally descending on Brisbane, Australia for the next three weeks.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

ORC unanimously approves 2026 VPP update

The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) has unanimously approved a refined update to the 2026 Velocity Prediction Program (VPP) following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on January 29.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

Melges 24 North American Series Champions crowned

A full season of racing defined the 2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series, marked by close margins and a fleet that continued to sharpen throughout the year.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

29er Asian Championship 2026 overall

The final day of the Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week 2026 saw the 29er fleet battle for victory in challenging but ultimately rewarding conditions.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race day 4

After three days of racing across 360 nautical miles, two French-flagged boats have led the fleet home in the 33rd edition of the Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

Free to attend webinar schedule for 2026

Following strong attendance and excellent feedback in previous years, Haven Knox-Johnston has announced the line up for its 2026 free webinar series, "From The Helm".

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

How can clubs thrive?

While a sailing club exists primarily for its members, and must first and foremost serve their interests, it also needs to at least break even financially to remain viable.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series day 5

A rainy and blustery start greeted sailors as they arrived down to mark the mid-point of the Spring Series of the Howth Dinghy Frostbites. Rigs whistled as sailors watched the Brass Monkeys fleet venture outside the harbour, battling white horses.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

Plymouth Fastnet 500 - entries start to come in

The Royal Western Yacht Club will once again host the Plymouth Fastnet 500 race on 16th August 2026.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

Nacra 15 Worlds heading to Plymouth for 2026

For the second year running, Plymouth is to host an historic World Championship. The 2026 Nacra 15 World Championship will be hosted by Hooe Point Sailing Club and Plym Yacht Club in conjunction with the UK Nacra 15 Class Association.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

49er, FX & Nacra 17 Class Off-Season Update

The skiff and multihull world never stands still — and as we head deeper into the new Olympic cycle, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets are already seeing major shifts, fresh partnerships and exciting new steps toward LA 2028.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

The best and toughest 7 inch full colour display

Following its outstanding reception at METS, A+T's latest full-colour 7" display, the QBD7, is now available from stock with N2K compatibility.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

Gillard and Gray win again, at the Tiger Trophy

The 2026 edition of the John Merricks Tiger Trophy attracted nearly 100 entries from 49 different classes. With a star-studded cast, this was set to be the most competitive yet in this season's Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

ILCA Announces New ILCA 4 MkII Sail

The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) announced the upcoming launch of a redesigned ILCA 4 sail. The new ILCA 4 MkII sail was developed to strengthen long-term supply and improve durability without changing the ILCA 4 rig.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

Flying Dutchman AUS Championship overall

From an initial 13 entries, capsizes, gear damage and retirements whittled the fleet down to six competitors lining up for the last and sixth race in the Flying Dutchman 2026 Australian championship regatta.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 3

Chichester YC 2026 Snowflake Series day 3

Competitors arrived for the February Snowflake races to a scene that did little to inspire confidence: steady rain, a flat harbour, and a forecast offering barely a whisper of breeze.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 2

Day 4 - miserable start, glorious finish

The final day of the Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week 2026 began with a test of patience as the wind refused to cooperate in the early morning.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 2

RORC Transatlantic Race summary

The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race delivered outstanding performances across a demanding and complex Atlantic course, with the RORC fleet showcasing innovation, preparation and seamanship at the highest level of offshore racing.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 2

Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race day 3

After three days of racing in the Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race (D2M), Xavier Bouin's Tan 3 has broken clear of the fleet and is closing in on Muscat, with less than 80 nautical miles left to run.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / February 2

The one constant is change

A one design class dictates parameters for sails from size, features, and cloth weight. While the first two variables are fairly manageable, decisions about cloth weight must balance performance and durability alongside material availability.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / February 2

Sailcloth Merger: We are family

As the sport contracts, so does the marine industry. While prominent brands remain, ownership consolidation has hit sailmakers, magazines, and cloth manufactures.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 2

One month to ORC Double-Handed Europeans

With just one month to go, the countdown is on for the ORC Double-Handed European Championship 2026, held in conjunction with the 40th anniversary edition of the 200 Millas A2.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / February 2

When dissimilar boats meet

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News When I finished second to Steve Grillon in the 1994 Melges 24 US Nationals, I was pissed. Still am. Grillon was a big deal in Southern California and beyond, and had the sort of personality that makes the sport fun… and fun to beat.

Sailing News / Yachting World / February 2

Do we need to rethink our relationship with electric winches – Nikki Henderson

Electric winches have outrun our training. Nikki Henderson explores the 'Mollie' tragedy and how we must bridge the safety gap at sea It’s rare that emails landed in my inbox with a subject like ‘MAIB reports on fatal sailing accident’.