Inside Contest Yachts Inside Contest Yachts How the luxury performance bluewater yachts are built Discover the craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation behind Contest Yachts in this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Jan 14:21 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 14 Jan 12:00 UTC Sail Canada introducing new annual award Sail Canada introducing new annual award Cruising, Power, Navigation and Offshore Sailing Excellence Award to be given out in 2026 Sail Canada is pleased to announce the creation of a new annual award, the Cruising, Power, Navigation and Offshore Sailing Excellence Award. by Sail Canada Posted 13 Jan 18:54 UTC World ARC 2026-27 fleet set sail from Saint Lucia World ARC 2026-27 fleet set sail from Saint Lucia Good winds of around 15 knots from the north-east on Saturday World ARC 2026-27 is officially under way following the start in Saint Lucia on 10 January. by World Cruising Club Posted 12 Jan 17:06 UTC Allen heading to BOOT Düsseldorf with Lindemann Allen heading to BOOT Düsseldorf with Lindemann Showcasing a selection of their performance sailing hardware Allen are pleased to be attending BOOT Düsseldorf 2026, taking place from 17–25 January, one of the world's leading watersports exhibitions, where they'll be showcasing a selection of their performance sailing hardware on the Lindemann stand. by Allen Posted 12 Jan 14:30 UTC 2026 Ladybug Event and SSCA Spring GAM 2026 Ladybug Event and SSCA Spring GAM Announced by SSCA and St. Augustine Sailing The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) and St. Augustine Sailing are pleased to announce a jointly produced 3rd Annual Ladybug Event & SSCA Spring GAM, taking place Friday through Sunday, March 6–8, 2026 in St. Augustine, Florida. by Seven Seas Cruising Association Posted 12 Jan 14:19 UTC Three Sheets Regatta - An Epic Sailing Adventure Three Sheets Regatta - An Epic Sailing Adventure A blast from the past - island-to-island distance racing A blast from the past - island-to-island distance racing - is now one of the hottest Caribbean sailing adventures of the present! The 5th Annual Three Sheets Regatta, set for February 19-22, 2026, delivers on this must-do experience. by Carol Bareuther Posted 12 Jan 13:47 UTC Contest 56CS Premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2026 Contest 56CS Premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2026 Presenting luxury performance cruising at its best Contest Yachts of the Netherlands is pleased to announce the world premiere of the new model 17-metre Contest 56CS to be staged at January's boot Düsseldorf 2026. by Contest Yachts UK Posted 12 Jan 12:20 UTC Cruising the Andaman Islands regulation changes Cruising the Andaman Islands regulation changes Making it a much friendlier and significantly easier yachting destination to visit Major changes in regulations for visiting the Andaman Islands have now made it a much friendlier and significantly easier yachting destination to visit. by Asia Pacific Superyachts Posted 11 Jan 04:05 UTC X-Yachts events to look forward to in 2026 X-Yachts events to look forward to in 2026 The 2026 calendar is already filling with opportunities to connect, sail, and celebrate The 2026 calendar is already filling with opportunities to connect, sail, and celebrate our shared passion for life on the water. From international regattas to relaxed owners' gatherings and inspiring boat shows, we look forward to welcoming you. by X-Yachts Posted 10 Jan 12:00 UTC Viking Explorers 2026 Departs Canary Islands Viking Explorers 2026 Departs Canary Islands The fleet sets course for Cape Verde After weeks of preparation and anticipation, the Viking Explorers fleet successfully departed on the 8th of January, between 09:00 and 12:00 local time, setting course for Mindelo, Cape Verde. by Viking Explorers Rally Posted 9 Jan 09:26 UTC VETUS unveil the all-new E-LINE 22 kW VETUS unveil the all-new E-LINE 22 kW Extending its established E-LINE electric propulsion range VETUS, a global leader in marine propulsion and onboard systems, is proud to unveil the all new E-LINE 22 kW, extending its established E-LINE electric propulsion range. by VETUS Posted 7 Jan 10:19 UTC CCA's 2025 Blue Water Medal to Pete Hill CCA's 2025 Blue Water Medal to Pete Hill Five other award winners named More than 50 years of no-frills ocean voyaging earn Pete Hill the prestigious Blue Water Medal. Joining him in receiving 2025 CCA honors are several others who have overcome numerous challenges at sea and on land, and inspired others to do so. by Cruising Club of America Posted 6 Jan 17:13 UTC Viking Explorers Rally 2026 Departure Rescheduled Viking Explorers Rally 2026 Departure Rescheduled To the morning of Thursday, 8 January, following careful review of forecasted adverse weather The organizers of the Viking Explorers Rally 2026, today announce that the official departure from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has been rescheduled to Thursday, 8 January, following careful review of recent and forecasted adverse weather conditions. by Viking Explorers Rally Posted 5 Jan 17:17 UTC Performance Starts with the Proper Sailcloth Performance Starts with the Proper Sailcloth Every great sailing experience starts with sails you can trust Every great sailing experience starts with sails you can trust. North Sails offers three advanced material technologies, each engineered for precision, durability, and performance. by North Sails Posted 5 Jan 16:00 UTC Looking after your boat with InsureMy Looking after your boat with InsureMy Good boat maintenance starts with boat insurance When you're winterising your boat, it's worth remembering the importance of boat insurance as part of essential maintenance. by Sarah Heron Posted 5 Jan 10:12 UTC X-Yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2026 X-Yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2026 A new way to experience X We are pleased to confirm that X-Yachts will once again be present at BOOT Düsseldorf 2026, the world's largest indoor boat show and a key meeting point for sailors and yacht enthusiasts from around the globe. by X-Yachts Posted 2 Jan 12:00 UTC RNLI lifesavers recognised by The King RNLI lifesavers recognised by The King New Year Honours for six volunteers Six Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers have been recognised in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours for more than 200 years of dedicated service to the lifesaving charity. by RNLI Posted 29 Dec 2025 22:30 UTC 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 24 Dec 2025 03:43 UTC A Guide to Night Sailing A Guide to Night Sailing Henri-Lloyd's Ambassador Andreas B. Heide knows this environment intimately Henri-Lloyd's Ambassador Andreas B. Heide knows this environment intimately. A professional sailor, marine biologist and found of the expedition vessel S.V. Barba, Andreas has experience that stretches from polar waters to offshore passages. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 23 Dec 2025 18:00 UTC