Spain held off New Zealand and France for another SailGP win in New York, just as Race Vision fans got their leaderboard update. Meanwhile, Fleetwood earned a perfect score in Chicago, securing a spot in the BVIs. FlyingNikka stole the show at Giraglia, the Aussies showed promise at the Euros, and RYA OnBoard marked two decades of bringing kids into sailing.

Spain pulled off a second straight SailGP victory, dominating the New York Final to top the Season 5 leaderboard. In Chicago, Fleetwood swept all eight races to claim a PHRF title and a spot at the Caribbean Championship. Olympic-class racing wrapped in Thessaloniki with gold for Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush (49er), Georgia and Antonia Lewin Lafrance (49erFX), and Gimson/Burnet (Nacra 17). On the cruising side, learn how to free a fouled anchor with just a snorkel and tripping line. Plus: a first look at the rugged Pure 42 aluminum cruiser and a video of elite 470 boat handling.

The forecast is in for the New York SailGP, and fans can expect sun, light breeze, and major tactical challenges on the Hudson. Australia’s rebranded “BONDS Flying Roos” also grabbed headlines as Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds take ownership. Down south, the sailing highlight of the day goes to a set of fearless 420 and 470 sailors pushing through 25+ knots at Sandringham. Offshore, American Magic continues to control the leaderboard at the Royal Cup, while Kiwi 49er crews impress in Thessaloniki.

As anticipation builds for the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, fans have tipped NorthStar Canada as favorites, edging out Australia and GBR in a SailGP+ poll. Meanwhile, the U.S. SailGP Team shares a behind-the-scenes look ahead of their home-water battle. In Olympic dinghy action, Nunn and Rains edged a tight RS200 Sprint Championship by countback, and the ILCA downwind “S-turn” technique is visualized in a new animated video. Offshore, American Magic extends their lead at the Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup. For cruisers, a thoughtful guide explores the art and hazards of night sailing. And in tech, Denmark’s new all-carbon KiSS25 sport boat targets elite one-design racing with sharp design and international ambition.

Endurance athlete Mathieu Blanchard will co-skipper the 2025 Transat Café L’OR with Conrad Colman, bridging the worlds of trail running and offshore sailing. In Australia, Wild Thing 100 gears up for a Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race record attempt with new sails and youth outreach in mind. At the Southern Wind Rendezvous, Sorceress edged Ammonite in a light-air thriller. The 49er, FX and Nacra Euros kicked off in Thessaloniki, and Hannah Diamond spotlighted the 29er as a youth sailing game-changer. In cruising, sailors recount crossing the Atlantic with everything from Great Danes to Himalayan cats. And in tech, a full Melges 30 retrofit gives a sportboat a new lease on life.

The 2025 Superyacht Regatta wrapped with repeat wins for Moat and a tight Corinthian finish for Gelliceaux in Porto Cervo. Over in Baiona, Sled looked sharp on the Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup practice day, with Bruni and Beashel leading the charge. Justine Mettraux announced a fresh Vendée Globe campaign with a brand-new TeamWork IMOCA backed by Snef Group. Meanwhile, the Contest 63CS claimed best luxury cruiser honors, and the Dinghy Cruising Association celebrates 70 years of minimalist, big-adventure sailing. In tech news, SmartDock turns smartphones into remote docking tools, and a Melges 30 gets a full performance overhaul.

U.S. SailGP Team CEO Mike Buckley draws inspiration from Formula 1’s Williams Racing as his crew preps for the New York showdown. Across the pond, governance drama heats up around the America’s Cup, with Alinghi Red Bull now joining British and U.S. challengers in criticizing the Naples venue deal. Meanwhile, San Francisco delivers 25-knot gusts on Day 1 of the Women’s World Match Racing Tour, where France’s Pauline Courtois remains undefeated. In Normandy, Douguet and Tréhin claim a hard-fought Class40 victory. Today’s tech picks include a guide to repairing marine screens with polarising film and advice on buying a yacht sight unseen. Don’t miss our daily video highlight: SailGP’s power rankings at midseason.

U.S. SailGP Team CEO Mike Buckley draws inspiration from Formula 1’s Williams Racing as his crew preps for the New York showdown. Across the pond, governance drama heats up around the America’s Cup, with Alinghi Red Bull now joining British and U.S. challengers in criticizing the Naples venue deal. Meanwhile, San Francisco delivers 25-knot gusts on Day 1 of the Women’s World Match Racing Tour, where France’s Pauline Courtois remains undefeated. In Normandy, Douguet and Tréhin claim a hard-fought Class40 victory. Today’s tech picks include a guide to repairing marine screens with polarising film and advice on buying a yacht sight unseen. Don’t miss our daily video highlight: SailGP’s power rankings at midseason.

As SailGP heads to New York, U.S. driver Taylor Canfield says the team is ready to fight for podiums with new cohesion and veteran support. Portsmouth gears up for its own SailGP stop, while offshore, the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race secures Harken sponsorship and its first Kiwi entry. Match racing legend Ian Williams shares expert tips for timing starts, and youth development headlines include the Techno 293 windsurfer’s role in the 2026 Youth Olympics and Fynn Sterritt’s return to launch RYA Scotland’s new community-focused strategy. Cruising sailors revisit the Beneteau Oceanis 393’s influence, and college teams gear up for the Open Fleet Race finals in today’s video highlight.

Actress Anne Hathaway has joined a new ownership group backing Red Bull Italy SailGP Team, with Jimmy Spithill returning as CEO. Meanwhile, American Magic continues to pressure Team New Zealand for transparency ahead of the 2027 America’s Cup, and the newly released protocol draft has not quelled concerns. Offshore, Doyle Sails powered a near sweep at the IMA Maxi European Championship, while Florida’s controversial anchoring law draws criticism from cruisers. In tech, Bavaria debuts new electric C-LINE yachts and Hempel’s Silic One antifoul gets a strong review after two years afloat. Foiling fans saw Gian-Andrea Stragiotti win the SKA Kitefoil title on Lake Uri. In the spotlight, Ambre Hasson prepares for her solo Mini Transat debut, and today’s highlight from Qingdao shows how chaos and comeback defined the ILCA 6 and 7 World Championships.

Frustration is mounting among America's Cup challengers. American Magic has threatened to pull out over concerns with Team New Zealand's handling of the Naples venue announcement, echoing similar complaints from Athena Racing. Meanwhile, SailGP gears up for a broader audience with a Jimmy Spithill docuseries. On the cruising side, Leon Schulz shares his formula for ocean crossing readiness, and Practical Boat Owner tackles diesel bug removal with old-fashioned grit. In the spotlight, 14-year-old Kai Marks Dasent completes a 38-mile solo sail to support hurricane-impacted students. And in today’s highlight, Laser coach Dan outlines the five mistakes that keep sailors off the podium.

Today’s headlines are stacked with drama and speed. America’s Cup challengers are raising concerns over transparency and stalled negotiations just days after Naples was confirmed as the 2027 host. On the water, Andy Shaw and Rob Struckett won the Prince of Wales Cup by 10 seconds in gusty breeze, while Julien Firmenich’s Ylliam 17 scored their first-ever TF35 win in Nyon. In tech and cruising, Jimmy Cornell shares lessons in surviving onboard emergencies, and Jackfromtown delivers a stunning foiling session in The Gorge.