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The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet has departed Washington, DC on its final ocean crossing of the 2025-26 edition, setting course across the North Atlantic for Oban, Scotland, as teams enter the closing leg of the global race route.

Eighty years ago, on the very lawn where this year we gathered with our glasses of rosé, the Firefly was born. A group of International 14 sailors had set themselves a simple ambition: to create a dinghy that younger sailors would love.

Following a week of intense heat, the slightly cooler conditions (24 degrees) were welcomed by 14 crews. Less inviting was a very gentle breeze from the south west, against a flood tide.

The fleet kicked off one of the season’s most anticipated regattas off Helsinki on Monday, with a day that delivered everything sailing fans could ask for: postcard-perfect conditions, bold tactical calls, and a tightly fought battle for the lead.

More than 80 sailors arrived bright and early to Warsash Sailing Club for the 2026 Warsash Optimist Open, powered by West Hill Park School, enjoying a memorable day of close racing in classic Solent conditions.

The Wayfarer National Championship were held from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June at Grafham Water Sailing Club. Twenty-six entries came from over 20 different clubs, from as far as Lochaber in North Scotland and South Cork in Ireland.

Annandale Sailing Club celebrated its 70th anniversary with a memorable – and very windy – weekend of events.

The French America’s Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team has splashed and tow tested their AC75 from Lorient France. We have video of the launch and tow-test, plus an interview with Antoine Carraz, Technical Director for the French team.

Sunshine, fresh winds and hundreds of spectators combined to deliver a spectacular opening day of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden, as eighteen of the world’s best match racing teams launched their campaigns on the iconic waters off Marstrand.

One of the Clyde’s favourite sailing events is making a welcome return as the Titan Spirits Clyde One Design Regatta prepares to bring competitive racing, spectacular scenery and a vibrant sailing community back to Gourock this weekend.