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The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix (14-15 February 2026) delivered high-intensity racing in extreme and unpredictable conditions, as strong and gusty winds tested the limits of both sailors and equipment.

Mastering the wind and the waves, Australia’s Bonds Flying Roos have once again reigned supreme in the City of Sails. The Aussies held off fierce pressure from Emirates GBR and Spain to secure their second consecutive victory in New Zealand.

Through a small number of photos and short video clips received in recent days (we will post a video separately), we can see that Aldo Fumagalli and the crew of the Rapido 53XS Picomole have crossed the Drake Passage and reached the Antarctic Peninsula.

The Olympic Week CV Youth, which has been taking place since last Thursday at the RCN Valencia, was disrupted today due to a weather alert affecting the Valencian coast.

After more than two years in build, Gitana 18, the 32-metre Maxi Edmond de Rothschild has been launched, marking the culmination of an ambitious construction programme and the start of a new chapter for the Gitana Team.

Palamós recovered its true spirit as the Tramontana wind, starting at 8-10 knots and building up to gusts of 23 knots, finally allowed the 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy to get under way.

The third day of Eurocup 29 and the second day of ILCA 4, scheduled for today, Saturday, had to be cancelled due to strong winds battering the Valencian coast, preventing the scheduled races from taking place.

Following a violent collision during the third race of the SailGP Auckland Grand Prix, an incident for which the French team was fully exonerated of any responsibility, Manon Audinet was injured and evacuated to Auckland Hospital.

The inaugural Antigua Racing Cup, taking place from 9-12 April 2026, marks the launch of a new, purpose-built performance regatta designed to complement the Caribbean racing season rather than compete with it.

Winter arrived early in Brisbane for the practice race ahead of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup with Porsche Centre Brisbane, hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron.