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The second day of the Olympic Week Comunitat Valenciana Youth, held at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia, was marked by heavy winds on the Valencian coast, forcing the cancellation of all scheduled races.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 13

Service Health Check from Cyclops

Every load sensor from Cyclops is pre-calibrated, accurate to within 1%, and plug-and-play straight out of the box. They're tested to destruction, engineered with extreme durability for the harshest conditions, and waterproof beyond IP67 rating.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 13

SailGP: USA's Taylor Canfield reflects

"As we crowd these race courses, it gets just more and more dangerous. And coming from someone that's been in a pretty serious crash - it's a heart stopping moment.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 13

Cowes Week opens entries for Bicentenary regatta

Cowes Week Ltd is pleased to announce that entries are now open for Cowes Week 2026, as one of Britain's most iconic sporting events prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary on the Solent.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 13

Seventieth Finn Gold Cup opened in Brisbane

The 70th Finn Gold Cup, partnered by Porsche Centre Brisbane, was opened Friday evening at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Brisbane, Australia.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 13

American Magic's Terry Hutchinson on the Merger

It seems that DeVos - backer of American Magic in the 2021 and 2024 America's Cups, is staying true to his stated intention not to compete in the next America's Cup scheduled for July 2027.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 13

Oxford Blue set to wrap up the Sailjuice Series

The eighth and final event of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series takes place on Valentine's Day, with more than 60 entries signed up for the Oxford Blue.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 13

Haven KJ Specialist and Commercial relocate

Haven Knox-Johnston's Specialist and Commercial divisions, part of Howden, have relocated to a new office at Yacht Haven Quay Plymouth.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 13

DS Automobiles SailGP Team France set in Auckland

After an impressive season opener in Perth — marked by podium success and dominance in the fleet races — the DS Automobiles SailGP Team France, led by driver Quentin Delapierre, returns to competition this weekend in Auckland.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 13

Emirates GBR looks to continue winning streak

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is hoping to continue its winning streak at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix this weekend, as the world's fastest racing on water returns to Auckland on 14 and 15 February.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 13

Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta Day 1

The NSW ORC Championship opened the 2026 Pantaenius Australia Pittwater Regatta today - a day of light wind and a sloppy seaway under grey skies that caused race officials at Royal Prince Alfred YC to hoist the AP and then shorten the offshore courses.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 13

RS Elite Class and RS Sailing agree transition

The RS Elite Class Association together with RS Sailing, are pleased to announce an exciting new chapter for the RS Elite Class, as RS Sailing supports a handover of the manufacturing rights, enabling the Elite Class to move forward independently.

Sailing News / Yachting World / February 13

Finding reliable sources to navigate – ‘Are there bargains in a ‘buyers’ market?’

In an information overload age, how do you find reliable sources to navigate unfamiliar waters? Pilot book author, Sean Glynn, advises When a Volvo Ocean Race yacht famously hit a charted reef at full speed, it wasn’t because the data was wrong.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 13

US Sailing announces winners

US Sailing is proud to announce the winners of the prestigious 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 12

SailGP team purchase creates more speculation

One of the worst kept secrets in sailing was confirmed just ahead of today's SailGP Media Conference.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 12

SailGP: Lightning threat cans Practice

The Practice Racing scheduled for Friday at ITM NZ SailGP, was cancelled after a forecast of lightning - whuch didn't eventuate.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / February 12

Grondin, Cayard claim 2025 Rolex honors

US Sailing has revealed the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards, with Paul Cayard and Laura Grondin recognized for the most outstanding performances in sailing by American athletes over the past year.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 12

Black Foils Set to Rejoin Fleet

The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will welcome 13 international teams to Auckland this weekend for high-speed, high-action stadium racing just meters from the shoreline – all set against the backdrop of one of sailing's most iconic cities.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / February 12

This event is a genius-level blend

The 2026 Women’s Winter Invitational Regatta (WWIR) returns on February 14-15 in San Diego, CA. As one of the earliest established women’s sailing challenges in the country, this invitation-only event celebrates competition, camaraderie, and the advancement of women in sailing.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 12

SDYC's Women's Winter Invitational returns

San Diego Yacht Club's annual Women's Winter Invitational Regatta (WWIR) returns to the La Playa Basin in San Diego February 14-15, 2026.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / February 12

Eight Bells: Daniel Rugg

Daniel Rugg Daniel Rugg, husband, father, grandfather, brother, Naval officer, and lifelong competitive sailor, died on February 6, 2026, at his home in Centreville, Maryland, after battling cancer for several years.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / February 12

2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 1

The 2026 edition of the Comunitat Valenciana Youth Olympic Week officially kicked off at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia (RCNV), one of the event's five host venues alongside RCN Dénia, RCR Alicante, RCN Torrevieja, and Marina Portet.

Sailing News / Yachting World / February 12

Moody Deck Saloon Yachts: Ultimate Bluewater Luxury

Sponsor Content created with Moody Yachts With more and more sailors experiencing the space and comfort of catamarans on holiday, Moody DS owners know that you don’t need to switch to two hulls in order to enjoy sublime one-level living and peerless 360-degree views.

Sailing News / Yachting World / February 12

World’s coolest boats: The Superfoiler

We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. This month Luke Parkinson nominates the Superfoiler “The Superfoiler was one of the coolest boats of all time,” says Luke Parkinson, who’s sailed everything from F50s to offshore 100-footers.