Regatta

- On the first day of the Rolex Switzerland SailGP, light winds and shortened courses meant that conditions were not as usual; Group A sailed only two races instead of three.
- Denmark and Sweden lead Group A (6 points each), followed by France and Spain (5 each); Germany trails by 2 points following penalties.
- Team Germany dropped two places in the second race following two controversial penalties at the final mark; Kosegarten-Heil criticised the jury’s decisions.

SailGP: Harsh penalties for Team Germany in the Geneva waiting game

- 332 single-handed sailors from 15 nations will take part in the Silverruder 2026 race round Funen, initially in ideal conditions which will later turn stormy, with winds of up to 35 knots.
- The focus is on record attempts and special boats: including the home-built trimaran ‘Kimoca Khaos’, designer Sam Manuard and veteran Franz Schollmayer.
- Strong winds and steep waves prevented some boats from starting (including the Dehler 30 OD), whilst other skippers sailed alone in their bid to beat existing class records.

Silverruder 2026: A perfect start with a rough night ahead

- During the crossing to the Vegvisir Race, Boerger and Puls discovered over 200 litres of water in the bilge and abandoned their project.
- Although the bilge had been pumped dry, the cause remained unclear at first; the sailors regard the subsequent discovery of the leak as an important lesson.
- The Vegvisir Race was characterised by gusts of up to 35 knots and numerous retirements, but the pair are planning improvements and remain committed to their goal.

New podcast episode: Withdrawal from the Vegvisir Race – what happened on board?

- The 48H Azimut sets sail from Lorient on 17 September 2026: 14 IMOCA boats, over 500 nautical miles, the most important fitness test ahead of the Route du Rhum.  
- Favourites include Sam Goodchild, Jérémie Beyou and Ambrogio Beccaria; three skippers (Attwell, Beaudart and Suzuki) are making their solo IMOCA debuts.  
- Goodchild set a record of 32.1 knots during the speed run; the solo race is expected to finish in Lorient on the evening of Saturday 19 September.

Défi Azimut: The start of the 48-hour chase

- Boris Herrmann’s new IMOCA, ‘Malizia 4’, was officially christened in Lorient, whilst Team Malizia celebrated its tenth anniversary.
- Around 120 people contributed some 85,000 working hours over two years to the design, construction and completion of the new ocean-going yacht.
- “Malizia 4” has successfully completed its first test runs and two-boat races and is now embarking on a regatta programme featuring the Ocean Race Atlantic and the Route du Rhum.

Team Malizia: Cole keeps his cool – Brauer christens Boris’s rocket ‘Malizia 4’

- To mark the team’s tenth anniversary, Malizia 4 heralds the start of a new era for Team Malizia and was launched in Lorient on 6 July.
- The IMOCA yacht, developed in collaboration with two partner teams, has impressed Herrmann following initial tests with its stable planing and smooth handling.
- Thanks to experience gained from previous projects and construction manager Dargnies, the build process with the shipyard CDK Technologies proceeded in a much more structured and efficient manner.

Team Malizia: The film by YACHT TV – Boris: “The boat is fantastic!”

Vendée Globe

- From 24–27 September, the second pre-regatta for the 38th America’s Cup will take place in Naples, featuring nine AC40 foiling boats.  
- Several teams will be competing with two crews each, including Luna Rossa, Emirates Team New Zealand and INEOS Britannia; other teams are fielding one boat each.  
- On 11 September, the America’s Cup documentary ‘Sail’, featuring IMAX footage and behind-the-scenes insights, will premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

America’s Cup: A mini Cup summit in Naples; ‘Sail’ makes its Venice debut

- Since 1851, the America’s Cup has been a challenge cup contested between yacht clubs, with the defending champion and a challenger always competing in a head-to-head race in the final.  
- Technical developments have ranged from wooden schooners, through the J-Class, the Twelve, catamarans and foiling catamarans, to today’s flying AC75 monohulls.  
- In 2027, Emirates Team New Zealand will defend its title in an AC75 off the coast of Naples; cost, crew and technical regulations are designed to limit campaign spending and increase diversity.

​175 years of the America’s Cup: The 5 key facts about the greatest sailing rivalry

- Following summer training in Naples, Emirates Team New Zealand is testing the revised AC75 ‘Taihoro’ in Auckland for two weeks.  
- The rules for the 38th America’s Cup are limited to 45 sailing days until January 2027 and permit only limited modifications rather than new AC75 hulls.  
- The main aims of the updates are to reduce weight for earlier lift-off and to improve efficiency; the hydraulics are now standardised to be battery-powered rather than operated by grinders.

America’s Cup: Team New Zealand is back in Auckland

America's Cup

- The new IMOCA ‘Malizia 4’ got off to a flying start, took an early lead, but then suffered water ingress in the bow and, later, serious damage to the port foil.  
- Despite falling 110 nautical miles behind at times, the crew fought their way back, won sprints and sailed back within striking distance of the leaders.  
- The video shows hard work on board, improvisation and everyday life at sea, and makes it clear why fourth place is regarded as a successful test of endurance.

Ocean Race Atlantic: This Malizia video shows the entire Atlantic crossing

- “United by the Ocean” wins the inaugural Ocean Race Atlantic, narrowly beating “11th Hour Racing” after more than 3,000 miles.
- “Malizia 4” showed strong upwind performance but had to make makeshift repairs to its foil following a collision with a whale or fish and narrowly missed out on the podium.
- A variety of boat designs and tactical approaches, extreme weather conditions and more than 25 lead changes characterised a highly dramatic finish.

Atlantic Ocean Race: Not for the faint-hearted!

- According to tracker data, Malizia 4 has the widest speed profile in light and moderate winds, but finished only fourth due to foil damage.  
- Compared with 11th Hour and DMG MORI, Malizia 4 generally achieves higher speeds in comparable conditions, particularly at 12–16 knots and 55–115° TWA.  
- United by the Ocean secured victory without setting any top-speed records, thanks to better positioning, effective use of weather windows and a more reliable overall system.

Tracker analysis: Why ‘Malizia 4’ only came fourth despite having the fastest speed profile

The Ocean Race

- Munich, Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr and Berlin are bidding to the DOSB to be Germany’s Olympic candidate; the decision will be made on 26 September in Baden-Baden.
- Berlin has chosen Rostock-Warnemünde as its sailing venue, whilst Munich and Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr are still undecided between Kiel and Warnemünde.
- The sailing associations of Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia are clearly in favour of Kiel-Schilksee as the sailing venue, citing infrastructure, the quality of the sailing waters and the national training centre.

Olympic bid: Trade associations in Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia back Kiel

- Jonatán Vadnai wins his first ILCA-7 World Championship gold in Dun Laoghaire and Hungary’s first World Championship title in the Olympic single-handed dinghy class.  
- Ole Schweckendiek put in a strong performance from the outset and finished eleventh as the top German, significantly exceeding his season target of a top-20 finish.  
- Philipp Buhl (17th) and Nik Willim (19th) fall short of the top places, with difficult wind conditions seen as a major challenge.

Ilca-7 World Championships: Youngest and best – Schweckendiek “like a fire brigade”

- King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89; he was regarded as an approachable, sailing-enthusiast and highly esteemed monarch.  
- He was a successful regatta sailor, competed in three Olympic Games and won, amongst other honours, a World Championship gold medal in 1987 and a European Championship gold medal in 2005.  
- As Honorary President of World Sailing and a leading figure in the Norwegian Sailing Federation, he championed inclusion, youth and marine conservation.

In Memoriam: King Harald V of Norway has died

Olympic Games

- The return leg of the Mini Atlantique from Horta to Les Sables-d’Olonne has begun, with 7 prototype boats and 49 production boats underway.
- Due to concerns about orca attacks, the course has been moved further north, away from the Iberian coast; the distance remains at around 1,300 nautical miles.
- Thunderstorms, unsettled weather conditions and, in places, long upwind legs are expected; the sailors anticipate spending around 6 to 11 days at sea.

Mini Atlantique: Return leg underway, course change due to orca risk

- Carla Hénon-Steck finished the first stage of the Mini-Atlantique in seventh place in the Proto class, but missed the time limit by one day.  
- Despite technical problems with the antenna, wind sensor and autopilot, as well as having to do without the spinnaker, she is the last Proto sailor not to give up.  
- Following her late arrival in Horta, she is preparing for the return leg with the support of other sailors and is focusing on learning and improving.

Mini Atlantique: “Exhausted, but so happy!” – Carla Hénon-Steck at the finish line

- Proto sailor Julien Letissier wins the first leg of the Mini Atlantique; Koki Sawada finishes second despite a thumb injury and makes Japanese history.  
- Production-class skipper Ronan Jézégou, on ‘Irish Express’, secures a comfortable lead over two other Raison Maxi 650s, giving him a cushion for the second half of the race.  
- Tom Wehde fights his way up from 17th to 9th place in 13 hours aboard “Osterrath”, achieving his best performance to date in the Mini Atlantique.

Mini Atlantique: Tom Wehde fights his way into the top ten at the halfway stage

Mini Transat

- The Norddeutscher Regatta Verein won the shortened Bundesliga home race on the Alster in commanding fashion, securing four first places and six second places.
- Helmsman Tobias Schadewaldt praised the team’s consistent run of form in difficult, changeable wind conditions and the strong challenge posed by the Bavarian Yacht Club.
- With this home victory, the NRV has extended its lead at the top of the table to over ten points; the Bundesliga final is scheduled for October on the Wannsee.

Bundesliga: Home win on the Alster – NRV ahead of Bayern and their neighbours on the Elbe

- Marla Bergmann and Hanna Wille win European Championship gold in the 49erFX class, whilst the MSC Bundesliga team led by Till Krüger secures victory at the event in Kiel.
- MSC clinched victory in the top-flight event in Kiel with 33 points, moving up to fifth in the table following a slow start to the season.
- In the second division, SC Ville celebrated its first Bundesliga event victory with nine race wins, keeping its promotion hopes alive.

Bundesliga: A golden day for MSC – first the European rowing title, then the league victory

- Lull on Lake Starnberg: only six flights were sailed on 1 May, with no races on Saturday and Sunday.
- In the 1st Bundesliga, NRV wins ahead of Münchner Yacht-Club and Blankeneser Segel-Club; Joersfelder SC remains top of the table.
- In the 2nd league, VSaW won by a narrow margin and jumped to second place in the table; Lübecker Yacht-Club maintained its lead.

Bundesliga: Hamburg's record champions win in Bavaria

German Sailing League

- Rejane Dal Bello’s ‘Kieler Woche 2027’ design eschews blue in favour of a minimalist sun-and-sail motif in bright orange.  
- The design brings together the sun, sails, the summer festival and the regatta course in a single abstract, versatile symbol.  
- The international competition, which attracted 15 entries, was decided on 4 September 2026; all entries are on display at Kiel Town Hall and can be viewed online.

Kieler Woche 2027: Sun and Sails – London-based artist designs new poster

​Kieler Woche 2026: Hungary’s FD duo claim their 15th World Championship title

​Kieler Woche without wind: Saturday’s regattas cancelled

Kiel Week

- Damien Guillou is the first to pass the mandatory gate off Lanzarote, some ten hours ahead of second-placed Pat Lawless.
- The chasing pack is benefiting from stronger northerly winds and is closing the gap, with daily distances of up to 163 nautical miles.
- The two boats at the back of the field are in danger of losing touch with the main group due to late gate passages and a possible lull.

Lanzarote-Gate is over: Guillou leads the 2026 Golden Globe Race

- Strong winds, rain and crosswinds led to shortened courses, numerous withdrawals, cancellations and only 40 crews crossing the finish line out of the 72 that started.  
- Despite the reduced distances, all previous speed records were broken on both courses due to high average speeds.  
- Young crews such as Juliane Hausmann and Zoe Coers took part in programmes like ‘Young Guns’ and coped with the tough conditions with little sleep and plenty of manoeuvres.

Vegvisir Race 2026: Record-breaking voyage through Denmark’s archipelago

- 31 boats sailed from Kiel to Aarhus and back in the 27th Blueribboncup, in conditions ranging from calm to 40 knots of wind.  
- On the light-wind outbound leg, ‘Elida’ (ORC 1) and ‘MarieJo’ (ORC 2) won the outbound leg in light winds; ‘Calypso’ was the first yacht to cross the finish line.  
- On the stormy return leg, ‘MarieJo’ came out on top once again, whilst ‘Vineta’ and ‘Red 2’ demonstrated their strengths in ORC 1.

Blueribboncup: Baltic Sea offshore racing at its very best – “It was incredible!”

Races

- Following her departure from Team Brazil, Martine Grael is now standing in for the injury-plagued US foiler at the SailGP in Geneva.
- The US team, recent winners in Valencia and currently third in the overall standings, are hoping that Grael will help them secure vital points ahead of the final in Abu Dhabi.
- The Germany SailGP Team has appointed Olympic champion Tom Burton as its new head coach, who is set to oversee the team’s sporting development in the long term.

SailGP: Martine Grael makes a comeback; Tom Burton joins Team Germany

- Martine Grael steps down as helmswoman for Team Mubadala Brazil; Paul Goodison takes over, whilst Kahena Kunze returns as strategist.  
- The US team has suffered a double blow with injuries: Taylor Canfield and reserve Harry Melges IV are out of action ahead of Geneva due to injury.  
- Following an intensive debriefing on light-wind conditions, Team Germany is travelling to Geneva in good spirits; they are strong in handling but their starting performance remains inconsistent.

Rolex SailGP: Stormy conditions ahead of light-wind racing on Lake Geneva

- SailGP in Sassnitz: speed records, a strong Team Germany and an analysis of the factors behind the venue’s success  
- Tests and comparisons: an exclusive test of the redesigned Hanse 461, ten hydrogenerators, new yachts and trailable small cruisers  
- Practical advice and travel: rules of the road on right of way, late-summer sailing on Lake Garda, various regattas, sailing areas, youth projects and book recommendations

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Regatta: News from the German and international scene

SailGP
Harsh penalties for Team Germany in the Geneva waiting game

Silverruder 2026
A perfect start with a rough night ahead

New podcast episode
Withdrawal from the Vegvisir Race – what happened on board?

Vendée Globe

Défi Azimut
The start of the 48-hour chase

Team Malizia
Cole keeps his cool – Brauer christens Boris’s rocket ‘Malizia 4’

Team Malizia
The film by YACHT TV – Boris: “The boat is fantastic!”

America's Cup

America’s Cup
A mini Cup summit in Naples; ‘Sail’ makes its Venice debut

175 years of the America’s Cup
The 5 key facts about the greatest sailing rivalry

America’s Cup
Team New Zealand is back in Auckland

The Ocean Race

Ocean Race Atlantic
This Malizia video shows the entire Atlantic crossing

Atlantic Ocean Race
Not for the faint-hearted!

Tracker analysis
Why ‘Malizia 4’ only came fourth despite having the fastest speed profile

Olympic Games

Olympic bid
Trade associations in Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia back Kiel

Ilca-7 World Championships
Youngest and best – Schweckendiek “like a fire brigade”

In Memoriam
King Harald V of Norway has died

Mini Transat

Mini Atlantique
Return leg underway, course change due to orca risk

Mini Atlantique
“Exhausted, but so happy!” – Carla Hénon-Steck at the finish line

Mini Atlantique
Tom Wehde fights his way into the top ten at the halfway stage

German Sailing League

Bundesliga
Home win on the Alster – NRV ahead of Bayern and their neighbours on the Elbe

Bundesliga
A golden day for MSC – first the European rowing title, then the league victory

Bundesliga
Hamburg's record champions win in Bavaria

Kiel Week

Kieler Woche 2027
Sun and Sails – London-based artist designs new poster

Kieler Woche 2026
Hungary’s FD duo claim their 15th World Championship title

Kieler Woche without wind
Saturday’s regattas cancelled

Races

Lanzarote-Gate is over
Guillou leads the 2026 Golden Globe Race

Vegvisir Race 2026
Record-breaking voyage through Denmark’s archipelago

Blueribboncup
Baltic Sea offshore racing at its very best – “It was incredible!”

SailGP

SailGP
Martine Grael makes a comeback; Tom Burton joins Team Germany

Rolex SailGP
Stormy conditions ahead of light-wind racing on Lake Geneva

YACHT 20/2026
SailGP, the Hanse 461 and hydrogenerators

Regatta: News from the German and international scene

SailGPHarsh penalties for Team Germany in the Geneva waiting game

Silverruder 2026A perfect start with a rough night ahead

New podcast episodeWithdrawal from the Vegvisir Race – what happened on board?

Vendée Globe

Défi AzimutThe start of the 48-hour chase

Team MaliziaCole keeps his cool – Brauer christens Boris’s rocket ‘Malizia 4’

Team MaliziaThe film by YACHT TV – Boris: “The boat is fantastic!”

America's Cup

America’s CupA mini Cup summit in Naples; ‘Sail’ makes its Venice debut

​175 years of the America’s CupThe 5 key facts about the greatest sailing rivalry

America’s CupTeam New Zealand is back in Auckland

The Ocean Race

Ocean Race AtlanticThis Malizia video shows the entire Atlantic crossing

Atlantic Ocean RaceNot for the faint-hearted!

Tracker analysisWhy ‘Malizia 4’ only came fourth despite having the fastest speed profile

Olympic Games

Olympic bidTrade associations in Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia back Kiel

Ilca-7 World ChampionshipsYoungest and best – Schweckendiek “like a fire brigade”

In MemoriamKing Harald V of Norway has died

Mini Transat

Mini AtlantiqueReturn leg underway, course change due to orca risk

Mini Atlantique“Exhausted, but so happy!” – Carla Hénon-Steck at the finish line

Mini AtlantiqueTom Wehde fights his way into the top ten at the halfway stage

German Sailing League

BundesligaHome win on the Alster – NRV ahead of Bayern and their neighbours on the Elbe

BundesligaA golden day for MSC – first the European rowing title, then the league victory

BundesligaHamburg's record champions win in Bavaria

Kiel Week

Kieler Woche 2027Sun and Sails – London-based artist designs new poster

​Kieler Woche 2026Hungary’s FD duo claim their 15th World Championship title

​Kieler Woche without windSaturday’s regattas cancelled

Races

Lanzarote-Gate is overGuillou leads the 2026 Golden Globe Race

Vegvisir Race 2026Record-breaking voyage through Denmark’s archipelago

BlueribboncupBaltic Sea offshore racing at its very best – “It was incredible!”

SailGP

SailGPMartine Grael makes a comeback; Tom Burton joins Team Germany

Rolex SailGPStormy conditions ahead of light-wind racing on Lake Geneva

YACHT 20/2026SailGP, the Hanse 461 and hydrogenerators

SailGP
Harsh penalties for Team Germany in the Geneva waiting game

Silverruder 2026
A perfect start with a rough night ahead

New podcast episode
Withdrawal from the Vegvisir Race – what happened on board?

Défi Azimut
The start of the 48-hour chase

Team Malizia
Cole keeps his cool – Brauer christens Boris’s rocket ‘Malizia 4’

Team Malizia
The film by YACHT TV – Boris: “The boat is fantastic!”

America’s Cup
A mini Cup summit in Naples; ‘Sail’ makes its Venice debut

175 years of the America’s Cup
The 5 key facts about the greatest sailing rivalry

America’s Cup
Team New Zealand is back in Auckland

Ocean Race Atlantic
This Malizia video shows the entire Atlantic crossing

Atlantic Ocean Race
Not for the faint-hearted!

Tracker analysis
Why ‘Malizia 4’ only came fourth despite having the fastest speed profile

Olympic bid
Trade associations in Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia back Kiel

Ilca-7 World Championships
Youngest and best – Schweckendiek “like a fire brigade”

In Memoriam
King Harald V of Norway has died

Mini Atlantique
Return leg underway, course change due to orca risk

Mini Atlantique
“Exhausted, but so happy!” – Carla Hénon-Steck at the finish line

Mini Atlantique
Tom Wehde fights his way into the top ten at the halfway stage

Bundesliga
Home win on the Alster – NRV ahead of Bayern and their neighbours on the Elbe

Bundesliga
A golden day for MSC – first the European rowing title, then the league victory

Bundesliga
Hamburg's record champions win in Bavaria

Kieler Woche 2027
Sun and Sails – London-based artist designs new poster

Kieler Woche 2026
Hungary’s FD duo claim their 15th World Championship title

Kieler Woche without wind
Saturday’s regattas cancelled

Lanzarote-Gate is over
Guillou leads the 2026 Golden Globe Race

Vegvisir Race 2026
Record-breaking voyage through Denmark’s archipelago

Blueribboncup
Baltic Sea offshore racing at its very best – “It was incredible!”

SailGP
Martine Grael makes a comeback; Tom Burton joins Team Germany

Rolex SailGP
Stormy conditions ahead of light-wind racing on Lake Geneva

YACHT 20/2026
SailGP, the Hanse 461 and hydrogenerators