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The Australian 18 Footers League’s 2026-27 season, which begins next Sunday (October 11) when the fleet lines up for Race 1 of the annual SIXT Spring Championship, should be one of the most exciting in recent times.

This event, the fourth in the 2026 Midland area Double chine series, was held on the River Trent on Sunday 20th September. The conditions were excellent with a good westerly wind and sunshine.

Royal Racing Yacht Bluebottle (GBR 192) has brought an exceptional 2026 racing season to a fitting conclusion by winning the International Dragon Association’s European Grade 1 Series and the prestigious Standfast Trophy.

Grafham Water served up a weekend of full blooded, high energy racing that tested boat handling, nerve and stamina in equal measure. With a punchy breeze sweeping across the lake, the D-Zero sailors were treated.

The B14 flying circus headed to Whitstable for what was going to be a busy weekend. The weekend was sponsored by Shepherd Neame brewery and Holiday Cottages. Forecast was not great, but in 2026 we all have got used to that.

Australia is part of the 38th America’s Cup. Given the seconf Preliminary Regatta has just occurred, where is Team Australia at? Best ask CEO, Grant Simmer OAM

Another world championship sailing regatta wrapped up with a St. Mary’s College of Maryland Alumnus crowned champion. Anthony Kotoun ’00 placed first at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship held on Little Traverse Bay in Michigan.

Sixteen WASZPs entered the Welsh Championship at Bala, rescheduled from August when a lack of wind stopped play. This time there was no shortage of breeze.

Rated X wins the day, Dingbat takes two bullets and ChinaOne.Ningbo comes alive as the championship reaches its halfway point in Newport.

Day 2 of the Resolute Cup may have been more fun than eight hours at the proverbial coalface, but that doesn’t mean it was any easier.