Racing sailing, cruising, and leisure marine industry news updated every hourhttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/Copyright YY Online Services Ltden-ukTue, 23 Jun 2026 08:45:22 GMTTue, 23 Jun 2026 08:45:22 GMT20https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297247/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297247/?source=rssViking Explorers RallyFri, 19 Jun 2026 14:27:47 GMTWith the Viking Explorers, Cape Verde is used as a strategic stopover to split the Atlantic crossing and give both crew and boat a proper reset. It allows time to rest, inspect the vessel, and refine onboard routines before the longer ocean leg.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297242/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297242/?source=rssMark JardineFri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMTThe Bay of Palma has become a natural mecca for Mediterranean sailing events. The central location, with easy access from mainland Spain, the French Riviera, Italy, and teams further afield coming across the Atlantic and through the Straits of Gibraltar.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297242/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297242/?source=rssMark JardineFri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMTThe Bay of Palma has become a natural mecca for Mediterranean sailing events. The central location, with easy access from mainland Spain, the French Riviera, Italy, and teams further afield coming across the Atlantic and through the Straits of Gibraltar.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297207/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297207/?source=rssThe Yacht Sales Co.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:30:04 GMTThe highly anticipated Dufour 39, the newest model from French shipyard Dufour Yachts, will make world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, marking the arrival of a new generation of performance cruising in an accessible sub-40-foot platform.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297211/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297211/?source=rssSunreef YachtsThu, 18 Jun 2026 14:05:14 GMTSunreef Yachts has launched the first Sunreef 100 Eco, a groundbreaking sailing catamaran that combines electric propulsion, advanced solar power technology, and the freedom of sailing to redefine the superyacht experience.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297193/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297193/?source=rssZoe CoxThu, 18 Jun 2026 07:34:08 GMTFollowing four days of racing, celebrations and unforgettable experiences in Antiparos, the Cyclades Cup has once again demonstrated why it has become one of the most sought-after invitations on the international sailing calendar.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297184/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297184/?source=rssCNB YachtsThu, 18 Jun 2026 06:09:00 GMTThe CNB Rendez-Vous 2026 has drawn to a close at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia, leaving behind two days of racing that confirmed why this gathering of CNB Yacht Builders owners occupies a singular place in the Mediterranean sailing calendar.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297161/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297161/?source=rssMark JardineWed, 17 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMTI've attended a couple of X-Yachts Gold Cups in Denmark, one in Aarhus and one in Haderslev, which has been the obvious location for the Danish boatyard to host events, but the yachts, and their sailors, have naturally ventured further afield.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297161/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297161/?source=rssMark JardineWed, 17 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMTI've attended a couple of X-Yachts Gold Cups in Denmark, one in Aarhus and one in Haderslev, which has been the obvious location for the Danish boatyard to host events, but the yachts, and their sailors, have naturally ventured further afield.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297141/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297141/?source=rssVMGWed, 17 Jun 2026 04:39:58 GMTVMG (Velocity Made Good), a new shipyard focused on high-performance luxury trimarans, has launched with the goal of bringing advanced multihull technology into serial production.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297118/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297118/?source=rssHenri-LloydTue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMTFor more than 60 years, Henri-Lloyd has equipped some of sailing's greatest pioneers. But the future of the sport depends on more than technical innovation and performance apparel - it depends on getting more people on the water.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297060/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297060/?source=rssNorth SailsSun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMTAfter 22 years in Mouans-Sartoux, North Sails has relocated, opening a new Mediterranean repair loft in Fréjus – a bigger, better-equipped home on the Côte d'Azur.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297049/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297049/?source=rssHenri-LloydSat, 13 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMTHenri-Lloyd is now open at Gunwharf Quays, bringing together a mix of performance pieces and archive styles.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297051/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297051/?source=rssVicky SalesSat, 13 Jun 2026 14:05:00 GMTA crew of 70 wounded, injured and sick veterans and serving personnel have completed a historic 2,000-mile voyage around the UK in two traditionally rigged tall ships, Spirit of Falmouth and Pellew, after safely returning to Falmouth on 11 June.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/296934/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/296934/?source=rssMagnus SmithSat, 13 Jun 2026 12:19:00 GMTThis week we heard from Luke, "I recently started work on my Sigma 33 at Willett Built, Southampton. The keel, rudder and mast had to be removed. I've captured some of the work carried out to date in this video."https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297031/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297031/?source=rssViking Explorers RallyFri, 12 Jun 2026 11:10:36 GMTOnce the lights of the city fade and the fleet settles into its rhythm, an Atlantic sailing rally stops being an idea and becomes something far more practical - a structure around one of sailing's great passages.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297020/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/297020/?source=rssContest YachtsFri, 12 Jun 2026 05:40:17 GMTContest Yachts' annual northern-waters and early-summer regatta proved once again how these very special yachts perform so well racing in class as well as bluewater cruising.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/296979/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/296979/?source=rssAncasta GroupThu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMTOn International Dark 'n Stormy Day the Ancasta Group was delighted to announce a new partnership with Goslings Rum, the renowned Bermudian producer behind the world-famous Dark 'n Stormy® cocktail.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/296980/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/296980/?source=rssNorth SailsThu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMTSustainability doesn't mean sacrifice. NPL RENEW sails deliver the strength, shape, and longevity North Sails is known for, engineered with over 90% sustainable materials. https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/296966/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/296966/?source=rssCNB YachtsWed, 10 Jun 2026 16:50:00 GMTTwenty-five boats and more than 200 sailors from across the globe will converge on one of the Mediterranean's most celebrated sailing venues for three days of racing, encounters, and shared passion for the sea.