When it comes to competitive sailing this summer, Newport’s dance card is full, leading with the grandfather of all events, the 159th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta presented by Rolex.

The first ever day of racing for The Great Cup, and the GC32 catamarans competing in it, went without too many hitches.

The first SB20 class Grand Slam event of the season was held this weekend in Hyeres, France.

GC32 racing finally gets underway tomorrow with the start of the GC32 Austria Cup, part of Allianz Traunsee Week presented by BMW.

A busy weekend saw Bella Mente overhaul Jethou to win the Mini Maxi class at Gaastra

Perfect conditions for the final day of the RC44 championship here in Trapani. 14-18 knots from the north, fairly steady, nice waves and sunshine.

The final day of racing at this 10th Gaastra PalmaVelatook place in 12 knots of wind from the southeast.

The RC44 Trapani Cup really did go down to the wire, the eventual winner not decided until the final metres of the final race of the event.

Qingdao saved its best for last on the final day of the Extreme Sailing Series.

Seven-points separate the top three boats going into the final day of racing in Trapani. With no discards allowed at the RC44 events, no one is taking bets on who will lift the RC44 Trapani Cup.