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Good sailors have to understand wind patterns and shifts but sometimes the essential source of their boat’s power is so capricious that it can foil the best of them.

A record-setting fleet of 52 International Six Metre class yachts will compete on Switzerland’s Lake Geneva later this month at the 2026 European Championships, hosted by the Société Nautique de Genève.

A rainy day in Kiel set the tone for a demanding but fully completed racing program. The early morning began with a 08:30 delta and a 10:00 start for the six fleets, split across the three race areas: Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie.

Start line action and interviews from Helly Hansen Merlin Rocket Week 2026 at Salcombe Yacht Club in Devon, UK where over 100 dinghies are racing in morning and afternoon flights due to the width of the Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary.

St. Aubin’s Bay promises to be a splash of colour and racing action this weekend when teams launch their Hobie Cats in the Channel Islands Hobie Cat Championships.

Sir Ben Ainslie returned to Portsmouth to inspire the next generation for 1851 Trust’s STEM Crew Live event, held from 29 June to 2 July, ahead of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix.

This event, the third in the Enterprise Midland area Double Chine series, was held at Midland SC. The conditions were warm and dry with plenty of cloud, there was a gusty F4 West South westerly wind, giving planing conditions and the odd capsize.

As the Firefly class celebrates its 80th anniversary, we are sitting down with some class legends to hear their reflections on the fleet, including why they keep coming back and what it means to them.

The 64th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy, sponsored by Magic Marine, has concluded after another spectacular weekend of sailing at Ullswater YC, with a record sell-out fleet celebrating of one of Britain’s most iconic sailing events.

As a key part of the HISC Youth Pathway, the training course concludes with the eagerly awaited Red Ribbon Regatta — an event that not only celebrates the progress made but also inspires participants to continue into future competitions.