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- 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?

- 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!”

- During the transfer voyage to Nyborg, over 200 litres of water are discovered in the bilge of the 54-year-old Erria 25 “Slimöv”.
- Despite an inspection at the shipyard, the cause of the water ingress remains unclear; only a slightly leaky shaft seal is apparent.
- Due to the unexplained leak, a forecast of strong winds and limited offshore experience, the sailors call off the Vegvisir Race and return to Schleswig.

Low-budget regatta: The dream of the Vegvisir Race is over

- The ‘Lion of Bremen’ crew (aged 21–30) finished the 2026 Round Britain & Ireland Race – covering 1,805 nautical miles – in 12 days, placing in the middle of the field (IRC 14/29).  
- Fog, lulls, strong winds and a Code Zero – repaired at sea and renamed the ‘Zebra Code Zero’ – characterised this demanding regatta.  
- Tactical decisions, a head-to-head battle with the ‘Fujitsu British Soldier’ and extreme conditions forge the young crew into a well-coordinated team.

Round Britain & Ireland Race: Twelve days under a zebra sail

- The Classic Weekend on Lake Constance brings together classic yachts, a relaxed regatta for the ‘golden pineapple’ and group cruising through three neighbouring countries.  
- Competition rules are relaxed in the interests of fairness and camaraderie; safety considerations such as low water levels and severe weather dictate the course and schedule.  
- The focus is on evenings in port, sharing knowledge, ‘supported sailing’ and connecting the classic yachting scene with Lake Constance Tradition Week.

Classic Weekend on Lake Constance: Serenity trumps ambition

- 16 sailors will set off in the 2026 Golden Globe Race for a non-stop circumnavigation of the globe without GPS, computers, stops or external material assistance.  
- Navigation will be carried out as it was in 1968, using a sextant, paper nautical charts and astronomical observations; Radio contact is severely restricted, and the isolation and physical strain are extreme.  
- A new feature is the GGR Live Window: seven skippers will send images and selected boat data one-way, without being able to receive any information or weather data themselves.

The Golden Globe Race gets underway: 16 sailors following in the footsteps of the great solo sailing pioneers

- Due to strong winds and rain, the 200-nautical-mile course for single-handed sailors has been cancelled; the double-handed version will start on a shortened course.
- 37 boats will set sail on the double-handed 200-mile course; the course has been shortened by 25 nautical miles to avoid the strongest gusts.
- For the 100-nautical-mile regatta, the race committee is preparing several shorter course options to ensure a safe return in good time.

​Vegvisir Race 2026: Single-handed race cancelled

- Max Billerbeck wins his fifth Contender IDM title in 2026 on Norderney in a nail-biting finale, finishing level on points with Christoph Homeier.
- Challenging North Sea conditions, with tidal currents, swell and wind, allowed for six races; one race day was cancelled due to the weather.
- The Pathfinder start is used for the first time in the Contender class; the jury expressly praises the discipline shown by the 42 participants.

Fifth victory: Max Billerbeck defends his Contender title off Norderney

- The Vegvisir Race 2026 gets underway in Nyborg with 114 registered boats on 100- and 200-nautical-mile courses, predominantly German crews.
- A westerly wind of 6–7 on the Beaufort scale is expected, which will pose a particular challenge to smaller boats and solo sailors in the narrow island passages.
- Start times are staggered; the finish deadline for all participants is Saturday 5 September at 5.00 pm; boats of various sizes will sail together in categories.

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Sailing races: News from the world of sailing

Silverruder 2026
A perfect start with a rough night ahead

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

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!”

Low-budget regatta
The dream of the Vegvisir Race is over

Round Britain & Ireland Race
Twelve days under a zebra sail

Classic Weekend on Lake Constance
Serenity trumps ambition

The Golden Globe Race gets underway
16 sailors following in the footsteps of the great solo sailing pioneers

Vegvisir Race 2026
Single-handed race cancelled

Fifth victory
Max Billerbeck defends his Contender title off Norderney

Vegvisir Race 2026
Strong winds and the prospect of new records

Sailing races: News from the world of sailing

Silverruder 2026A perfect start with a rough night ahead

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

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!”

Low-budget regattaThe dream of the Vegvisir Race is over

Round Britain & Ireland RaceTwelve days under a zebra sail

Classic Weekend on Lake ConstanceSerenity trumps ambition

The Golden Globe Race gets underway16 sailors following in the footsteps of the great solo sailing pioneers

​Vegvisir Race 2026Single-handed race cancelled

Fifth victoryMax Billerbeck defends his Contender title off Norderney

Vegvisir Race 2026Strong winds and the prospect of new records

Silverruder 2026
A perfect start with a rough night ahead

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

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!”

Low-budget regatta
The dream of the Vegvisir Race is over

Round Britain & Ireland Race
Twelve days under a zebra sail

Classic Weekend on Lake Constance
Serenity trumps ambition

The Golden Globe Race gets underway
16 sailors following in the footsteps of the great solo sailing pioneers

Vegvisir Race 2026
Single-handed race cancelled

Fifth victory
Max Billerbeck defends his Contender title off Norderney

Vegvisir Race 2026
Strong winds and the prospect of new records