Win the ultimate smart sailing and data technology Win the ultimate smart sailing and data technology Your chance to win an elite weather forecasting and data gathering/handling system In celebration of 15 years of PredictWind, Sail-World is teaming up with a leading marine weather forecaster to give one winner the ultimate prize: a 12-month PredictWind Professional subscription and DataHub®, the ultimate GPS tracker and smart device. by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 3 Feb 01:07 UTC Le Grand Tour Le Grand Tour French names on French production boats, Victorian era travel, and Antipodeans Have you noticed that when not in France, just about every marina has a zillion French production boats with names like French Bred, Carte Blanch, or Plus Vin. Yeah, yeah, yeah. We got it. So, I kind of like applied it in reverse for this Editorial. by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com Posted 2 Feb 21:00 UTC Custom Sail Selection, Simplified Custom Sail Selection, Simplified Matching you with the right sail type and material based on how you sail Our Sail Finder simplifies sail selection by matching you with the right sail type and material based on how you sail. Make a few quick choices to explore a curated set of options tailored to your sailing style. by North Sails Posted 2 Feb 17:00 UTC Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race & Rally day 3 Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race & Rally day 3 The CSA Racing trimarans in dominating form For every racer who competes in the stellar regattas off St. Maarten, there is one contest that almost always outshines the others: the 38-nautical-mile Round-the-Island Race. by St. Maarten Yacht Club Posted 1 Feb 20:21 UTC RYA 'Reflections on Water' RYA 'Reflections on Water' Celebrating a year of people, progress and inclusive initiatives The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is marking the one-year anniversary of Reflections on Water, a national campaign created to celebrate the people, progress and opportunities shaping the UK's blue spaces. by RYA Posted 1 Feb 17:00 UTC Free webinar Free webinar Single-handed ocean crossing We are kicking off our free to attend 2026 webinar series with an inspiring and very real account of a single-handed ocean crossing. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 1 Feb 12:00 UTC Hurricane Force Hurricane Force After 25-odd technical books, the accomplished Cunliffe turns his hand to his first novel Last year I overheard one sailor say to another, 'About time Cunliffe wrote a novel...' Well, after 25-odd technical books, I have. by Tom Cunliffe Posted 1 Feb 03:40 UTC Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race & Rally day 2 Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race & Rally day 2 Perfect Leeward Island conditions What a difference a day makes. After an opening-round racing session in uncharacteristically fickle tradewinds, on Day 2 of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge the weather gods flicked on the fans, offering 16-18 knots. by St. Maarten Yacht Club Posted 31 Jan 22:13 UTC Great offers from Sunsail this January Great offers from Sunsail this January Start the new year looking ahead to glorious sunshine and clear blue seas! Start the new year looking ahead to glorious sunshine and clear blue seas with special offers from Sunsail by Sarah Heron Posted 31 Jan 12:00 UTC Viking Explorers Rally Mid-Atlantic Live Webinar Viking Explorers Rally Mid-Atlantic Live Webinar New affordable satellite technologies enable real-time communication New affordable satellite technologies enable real-time communication with sailors crossing the Atlantic, enhancing safety and community at sea. by Viking Explorers Rally Posted 31 Jan 03:39 UTC Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race & Rally day 1 Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race & Rally day 1 An epic match race and a mellow cruise At first glance, the two yachts could not be more varied in appearance. With its massive beam and willowy outriggers, Marcus Sirota's triple-hulled, 63-foot trimaran Sophia resembles a fast, graceful water bug. by St. Maarten Yacht Club Posted 30 Jan 19:16 UTC World Sailing Day Announced World Sailing Day Announced A new global movement announced at boot Düsseldorf At boot Düsseldorf, the world's largest yacht and watersports show, the official launch of World Sailing Day was announced. Scheduled annually on 28 May, the initiative aims to unite the global sailing community. by Kealan Oberholzer Posted 29 Jan 07:36 UTC Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race & Rally preview Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race & Rally preview Fleet of 22 racing and cruising catamarans and trimarans are poised and ready to set sail An impressive and varied fleet of 22 racing and cruising catamarans and trimarans are poised and ready to set sail on Thursday to launch the eighth, highly anticipated edition of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally. by St. Maarten Yacht Club Posted 29 Jan 00:23 UTC Vaikobi V-DRY-X Vaikobi V-DRY-X Ultimate Comfort for Coastal Yachting Need waterproof protection, comfort and mobility while you're sailing? You'll love what our V-DRY-X coastal jacket, smock, salopette and shorts have to offer. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 27 Jan 21:30 UTC The Cruising Association honours Jazz Turner The Cruising Association honours Jazz Turner The Duchess of Kent Trophy awarded in recognition of extraordinary circumnavigation History-making sailor Jazz Turner has been awarded the prestigious Duchess of Kent Trophy by the Cruising Association in recognition of her extraordinary record-breaking solo, non-stop and unassisted circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland. by Cruising Association Posted 27 Jan 18:31 UTC A Splash of Colour at boot Düsseldorf 2026 A Splash of Colour at boot Düsseldorf 2026 I was very much looking for things which brighten up a cold and wet January At boot this year I was very much looking for things which brighten up a cold and wet January. by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Jan 16:22 UTC X-Yachts Unveils the Enhanced X4.6 MkII X-Yachts Unveils the Enhanced X4.6 MkII A series of design enhancements that blend performance, comfort, and craftsmanship X-Yachts proudly announces the updated X4.6 MkII, a model refined with an uncompromising focus on elevating the sailing experience. The latest evolution introduces a series of design enhancements that blend performance, comfort, and craftsmanship. by X-Yachts Posted 27 Jan 12:00 UTC 8th Horning Boat Show preview 8th Horning Boat Show preview Charity event for all the family this May The Eighth Horning Boat Show is to take place on Saturday 2nd May 2026 starting at 10.00am until 4.00pm. by Sarah Tomkins Posted 26 Jan 21:50 UTC A new partnership of Havens A new partnership of Havens As Haven Knox-Johnston and Yacht Havens agree collaboration Working closely together, Haven Knox-Johnston and Yacht Havens will be providing berth holders and trade tenants across the nine Yacht Havens' marinas with boat and marine trade insurance offerings. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 26 Jan 10:56 UTC Viking Explorers finally on their way to Grenada Viking Explorers finally on their way to Grenada Launching the next and most iconic stage of transatlantic adventure After days of careful weather monitoring and patient preparation in Mindelo, the Viking Explorers fleet has officially departed Cape Verde on January 23rd, launching the next and most iconic stage of their transatlantic adventure. by Viking Explorers Rally Posted 25 Jan 20:00 UTC