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Sailing World Weekly
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27 January 2026 • Editor: Arkadii Kistanov &Daria T
Sailing World Weekly — 19th Edition
Hi, sailor!
January is already slipping through our fingers, and there’s a hint of spring in the air — that quiet signal every racer knows: it’s time to shift back into training mode. And the sailing world isn’t waiting. Sodebo Ultim 3 has rewritten the limits of what’s possible offshore with a record-breaking lap around the planet. In Miami, the Melges and J/70 fleets delivered a sharp, high-tempo start to the winter season at the Bacardi Series. And in Lanzarote, Italy’s rising stars swept the ILCA Under-21 Worlds, stamping their authority on the Olympic pathway’s next generation.
A big week, a fast month — and the season is already leaning forward. Let’s dive in.
January is already slipping through our fingers, and there’s a hint of spring in the air — that quiet signal every racer knows: it’s time to shift back into training mode. And the sailing world isn’t waiting. Sodebo Ultim 3 has rewritten the limits of what’s possible offshore with a record-breaking lap around the planet. In Miami, the Melges and J/70 fleets delivered a sharp, high-tempo start to the winter season at the Bacardi Series. And in Lanzarote, Italy’s rising stars swept the ILCA Under-21 Worlds, stamping their authority on the Olympic pathway’s next generation.
A big week, a fast month — and the season is already leaning forward. Let’s dive in.
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GLOBAL NEWS
After 40 days, 10 hours, 45 minutes and 50 seconds at sea, Thomas Coville and the crew of Sodebo Ultim 3 crossed the finish line between Ushant and Lizard Point to claim the Jules Verne Trophy with a new **fastest non-stop circumnavigation** of the globe. Their time eclipsed the previous record held by IDEC Sport since 2017 by nearly 13 hours, a testament to relentless pace and perfect routing over nearly 28,315 nautical miles. The French-crewed trimaran maintained an extraordinary average speed above 27 knots and now takes its place among the legends of offshore sailing. • ⏱ 2–3 min
The opening act of the 2026 Bacardi Winter Series wrapped on Biscayne Bay with the 2026 Melges 24 North American Championship contested in warm, shifting breeze. **Harry Melges IV’s Zenda Express** team climbed steadily through a fleet of nearly 30 boats to clinch the title, closing out with two decisive wins on the final day. In the J/70 fleet, **Bruce Golison’s Midlife Crisis** broke through for an emphatic series win, showcasing strong starts and calm execution in tricky conditions. With multiple class winners and fierce Corinthian battles, Miami set a lively early tone for the winter racing season. • ⏱ 2–4 min
At the 2026 ILCA Under-21 World Championships in Lanzarote, Italian sailors stamped their authority by claiming **gold across all three categories**. Antonio Pascali took the ILCA 7 title after a dramatic final race, while Ginevra Caracciolo powered through to win the ILCA 6 division. In the Under-19 fleet, Alessandro Cirinei topped the podium, completing a clean sweep in Lanzarote’s variable north-westerly winds. The result highlights Italy’s depth of youth talent and cements the venue’s status as a premier stage for Olympic pathway competition. • ⏱ 3–4 min
Advice of the week:
Overlearning makes your skills race-proof. Research in motor learning at MIT shows that a skill only becomes truly stable when you practice it beyond the point where it first feels “good enough.” So when a maneuver finally works — that’s not the finish, that’s the starting point. Those extra overlearning repetitions are what make the skill hold up under pressure: in crowded starts, finals, or medal races.
Overlearning makes your skills race-proof. Research in motor learning at MIT shows that a skill only becomes truly stable when you practice it beyond the point where it first feels “good enough.” So when a maneuver finally works — that’s not the finish, that’s the starting point. Those extra overlearning repetitions are what make the skill hold up under pressure: in crowded starts, finals, or medal races.
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🛠 KTool Update — Rig Analyzer (Quick Guide)
The Rig Analyzer turns a simple boat photo into a clear rig-tuning snapshot. Use lines, perpendiculars, and circles to mark mast bend, sail shape, and alignment — giving you a visual, data-driven view of your setup.
How it works:
When you're done, export everything to PDF for sharing with your coach or keeping a tuning log.
The Rig Analyzer turns a simple boat photo into a clear rig-tuning snapshot. Use lines, perpendiculars, and circles to mark mast bend, sail shape, and alignment — giving you a visual, data-driven view of your setup.
How it works:
- Draw lines on key elements: mast, boom, leech, spreaders.
- Add perpendiculars to check rake, prebend, or outhaul geometry.
- Use circles to highlight bend radius or camber zones.
When you're done, export everything to PDF for sharing with your coach or keeping a tuning log.
