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The opening day of racing at the 2026 GP14 World Championships on Belfast Lough delivered a stern test for competitors and race officials alike, as rapidly changing weather conditions forced organisers to abandon the first championship race.

Day 3 of the Noble Marine Comet Trio Nationals beckoned with all to play for. The race officer delayed the start waiting for the wind to change direction and settle in. A much appreciated decision as the competitors had a lovely time.

A fabulous week with fourteen Swallows enjoying mostly benign breezes, the usual tidal current challenges, sunshine-soaked days and a full-on social programme!

The 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race started with cannon fire from the Royal Yacht Squadron Line in Cowes, marking the start of one of offshore sailing’s greatest challenges.

It was heartening to hear that many of the more mature sailors had picked up or agitated old injuries, after all, why should I be the only one suffering.

The wait is over. After three years of preparation, the Klaipeda ORC European Championship 2026 has officially opened, bringing leading offshore racing teams from across Europe to Lithuania’s port city.

Day 2 of our final event of the season, Little Traverse Cup, was full of excitement.

Emsworth Sailing Club is delighted to announce that its 2026 Junior Regatta has been awarded Platinum Clean Regattas accreditation through the Sailors for the Sea programme, the highest level of recognition for environmentally responsible sailing events.

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association is celebrating an impressive performance by young sailors Scarlett Hadley and Kai Marks Dasent, who proudly represented the nation in the i420 Class at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.

The third round of the Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series over the weekend of 1–2 August delivered outstanding one design racing on Mercury Bay, as the fleet gathered in Whitianga for two packed days of competitive sailing.