SailGP's 2026 season kicks off in Perth with fans promised front-row views of 100 km/h F50 action and a new multi-year commitment to Fremantle. In Italy, a major sting dubbed Operation Medusa exposed a yacht-based smuggling operation trafficking thousands into Europe. Meanwhile, Enzo Balanger clinched the Moth World Championship in Garda, fending off top-tier competition in epic conditions. Olympic hopefuls descended on Long Beach for a key regatta, and 16-year-old Will Farnell earned Youth Sailor of the Year honors for his offshore chops. In the Aegean, the 600-mile offshore challenge pushed sailors through light airs and wild currents, rewarding brains over brawn.

SailGP returns to Portsmouth with Dylan Fletcher and Taylor Canfield both calling it a reset moment after tough results in New York. Offshore, the AEGEAN 600 served up 50-knot Meltemi blasts and a photo-finish under the Temple of Poseidon. The Fastnet’s IRC Two class looks stacked, and Ocean Race Europe is set for a high-stakes start next month. Olympic hopefuls gear up in Long Beach, but cruisers eyeing the Bahamas may want to think twice — entry fees just tripled. Plus, Enzo Balanger takes the lead at the Moth Worlds as Lake Garda dishes out big conditions.

From a surprise three-person F50 race in New York to record-breaking Gulf of Maine conditions, this week’s stories are packed with action. Estonian youth sailors get a rare home regatta with the Zhik Nordic Champs, and tech upgrades abound as PSA opens a new ILCA factory and sailors embrace smartphone nav systems. Plus, the 69F Cup returns to Lake Garda, the iQFOiL Medal Series looms, and U.S. teams set their sights on European podiums.

American Magic Quantum Racing clinched the TP52 World Championship in Cascais by a single point, with Sara Stone becoming the first female navigator to win the event. Over in New York, SailGP drew its largest U.S. crowd ever and locked in a return for 2026. Josh Ku made history by foil-paddling 92 kilometers from Bali to G-Land, and the Transpac fleet is navigating chaos mid-Pacific. We’ve also got a floating boat lift that’s changing dock life, monk seal conservation tips, and a spotlight on America One Racing’s Olympic push.

American Magic Quantum Racing clinched the TP52 world title in dramatic fashion, winning by a single point in Cascais. Meanwhile, Foiling Week 2025 wrapped up with record fleets and serious action across Moths, WASZPs, BirdyFish, and foil boards on Lake Garda. Tanguy Cariou is now at the helm of ROCKWOOL Racing, bringing Olympic and SailGP firepower just ahead of Portsmouth. We’ve also got Phil Robertson’s starting strategy tips, Greek cruising stories, and a sharp Olympic downwind move that could level up your racing.

Transpac 2025 is underway and it’s already testing crews, with early damage, retirements, and a serious injury. Meanwhile, Match Cup Sweden crowned new champions as Jeppe Borch made Danish sailing history and Pauline Courtois ruled the women’s bracket. Caribbean cruisers are rethinking their hurricane hideouts, Köster survived 50-knot chaos to win in Pozo, and Peter Burling is heading offshore with SVR-Lazartigue. Toss in youth development in Belfast, a bow thruster repair deep dive, and a salty onboard video from the Transpac, and it’s a stacked week across the sport.

The Transpac is underway and a brand-new IMOCA race is circling Britain. Marstrand saw shock exits and perfect runs, while Australian Sailing is boosting women instructors in wing SUP. From an easy fender fix to classic yacht beauty in the Swan 55 Galiana, this week blends high performance, practical tools, and standout people. Don’t miss Sydney Bendie’s sailmaking rise or Frances’ hands-on role keeping the SailGP fleet flying.

The Transpac is underway and a brand-new IMOCA race is circling Britain. Marstrand saw shock exits and perfect runs, while Australian Sailing is boosting women instructors in wing SUP. From an easy fender fix to classic yacht beauty in the Swan 55 Galiana, this week blends high performance, practical tools, and standout people. Don’t miss Sydney Bendie’s sailmaking rise or Frances’ hands-on role keeping the SailGP fleet flying.

The offshore season is in full swing. The IMOCA fleet crept out of Boulogne in fog for the inaugural Course des Caps while Palma crowned a superyacht Grand Slam champion. Marstrand delivered shifty match racing and para sailing exhibitions, and the TP52 Worlds launched with 25-knot pressure and zero forgiveness. Back on shore, Ed Adams shared tactical gems on headsail poling, and the youth scene saw two fresh champions at the RYA Match Racing Champs.

Match racing returned to Marstrand in style with perfect breeze and crowd favorites shining. Offshore, Luna won big in the Morgan Cup and LA 2028 finally locked down its Olympic sailing venues. On the cruising side, one couple's slow transition from BVI charters to catamaran ownership shows what's possible with patience. And in the foiling world, from joystick-driven speedboats to rookie titles at Foiling Week, the future of sailing is arriving fast.

From mark collisions in New York to medals on the horizon, sailing’s full spectrum is on display. The U.S. SailGP team had a rough outing, but America One Racing’s youth squad is booming. Ireland’s Optimist sailors are breaking molds, and Foiling Week introduced a dinghy that switches from float to flight with one rig swap. Plus: a crash course in storm seamanship, one sailor’s Olympic build-up, and the 44Cup’s new title frontrunner.

SailGP’s 2026 season will span the planet with 12 races in 11 months, starting in Perth and ending with two events in the UAE. Brazil makes its debut as the first South American host, while New York is back on the U.S. roster in May. Halifax adds Canada to the mix, and familiar European favorites like Saint-Tropez and Portsmouth return. Bermuda’s back too. With a mix of new energy and proven venues, this could be SailGP’s most complete season yet.