Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron invites entries for Women’s Coaching Regatta
Join the Ladies of the Sea Coaching Regatta in Sydney, 5-7 October 2025, for an empowering sailing experience for female sailors.
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52 SUPER SERIES – Puerto Portals
The 52 SUPER SERIES kicks off in Puerto Portals, Mallorca, with fierce competition and exciting practice races ahead of the main event.
WingFoil – Double Gold for Italy in Istanbul
Italy’s Alessandro Tomasi and Maddalena Spanu clinched gold at the Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup in Istanbul
Divisional duels to Trans-Tasman clashes – HIRW 2025 hits its stride
Two days into progressive results and divisional battles are taking shape at Hamilton Island Race Week presented by AMEX.
SailGP confirms long-term commitment to racing in Germany, Australia, Brazil, USA, UK and UAE
SailGP announces long-term racing commitments in Germany, Australia, Brazil, USA, UK, and UAE, enhancing its global championship calendar.
SailGP – Aussies back on top of the season leaderboard after nail-biting Podium Final in Germany
Australia’s BONDS Flying Roos secured a thrilling second place at the Germany Sail Grand Prix, reclaiming the lead in the 2025 SailGP season.
Calm seas and close rivalries open Hamilton Island Race Week’s 40th edition
A sparkling Queensland winter’s day gently opened the starting gate for the 40th Hamilton Island Race Week on-water program
Silver for Stranksy at ILCA European Championships
Australia’s ILCA squad has wrapped up a testing week of racing at the 2025 ILCA European Championships in Marstrand ,Sweden, with Mara Stransky securing silver in the ILCA6 to headline a strong team performance. The championships delivered a true test…
SailGP – Australia lead after record-setting opening day in Germany
League breaks 100 km/h speed barrier, with ROCKWOOL Denmark setting a new record of 103.93 km/h. Germany claims an opening victory in front of a sell-out home crowd. AUGUST 16, 2025, SASSNITZ, GERMANY | Australia tops the table after a fast…
SailGP carnage during Sassnitz practice races
AUGUST 15, 2025, SASSNITZ, GERMANY | SailGP – the most exciting racing on water – lands in another new location this weekend as Sassnitz in Germany transforms into the ultimate sporting arena. The Baltic Sea will come alive as New Zealand…
They saved the best till last as winners decided at Airlie Beach Race Week
The best of 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week was held on this, the final day, when Principal Race Officer Kevin Wilson set the fleet a Round the Bay Race around Pioneer Bay – it’s always impressive to witness…
18ft Skiffs – Australian 18 Footers League
Evolution of Australia’s leading 18 footer club As the Australian 18 Footers League (originally known as NSW 18 Footers Sailing League) prepares for the upcoming 2025-26 season, beginning with Race 1 of the Spring Championship on October 12, it’s good…
More newbies on podium as breeze stabilises at Airlie Beach Race Week
It was the penultimate day at 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week and the forecast was right when it foretold there would be no dogs blown off chains finally, with 20 knots the top end of breeze range and…
Protocol signed for AC38 set to take place in Naples in 2027
The Defender of the America’s Cup, The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, represented by Team New Zealand, and the Challenger of Record, The Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, represented by Athena Racing, have signed the Protocol for the Louis Vuitton 38th…
Bay racing throws up some new winners at Airlie Beach Race Week
Yesterday’s lay day was enjoyed by all, but today it was back to the business of racing at 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week being held in the spectacular Whitsundays and courses were on Pioneer Bay today – giving…
Latest episode of SailGP’s Racing on the Edge
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025 – Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher’s return to SailGP takes center stage in the latest episode of SailGP’s behind-the-scenes documentary series Racing on the Edge, released today. “Fletcher’s Return” follows the Emirates Great Britain driver’s relentless journey to reclaim…
Australians Ready for ILCA European Showdown
The 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy is set to get underway at the Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club in Marstrand, Sweden with 11 Australians ready to take to the start line. A total of 288 sailors from…
Trying day for some at Airlie Beach Race Week
It’s Day 3 of 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week and conditions almost mirrored those of yesterday, although there were patches of 30 plus knot winds as competitors knuckled down and got into the groove after two earlier days…
Windsurfer Spirit Sets Sail in Tuscany – Punta Ala Hosts 2025 European Championship
From September 9 to 14, the best of the European Windsurfer Class will gather in Punta Ala for an unforgettable event. With more than 170 registered athletes from 16 countries already confirmed, this championship promises to deliver an incredible show….
WingFoil – New World Champions Crowned
That’s a wrap for the final Surf-Freestyle event of the 2025 season, with Gran Canaria offering the perfect location to crown our 2025 Surf-Freestyle World Champions! Read about what happened and catch up on all the news! Event Wrap Up…
Could it possibly get better at Airlie Beach Race Week?
Another warm and sunny day in paradise and competitors set sail on Day 2 of 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week conditions were perfect as race officials worked hard to finish racing before a building breeze, forecast to hit…
Heil on Germany’s ’emotional advantage’ as big Sassnitz SailGP debut nears
With just one week to go until SailGP debuts in Germany with the Germany Sail Grand Prix | Sassnitz, home team driver Erik Heil has shared his thoughts on the significance of the event. Heil, who leads Germany by Deutsche…
Racing away at Airlie Beach Race Week
A sunny sky, 13-20 knot winds and keen competitors and equally keen volunteers heralded the start of racing at Whitsunday Sailing Club’s (WSC) 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week today, but it wasn’t all roses, as gusts creeping over 25…
Holt & Forslund Crowned 2025 29er World Champions in Porto
The 2025 29er World Championship in Porto ended in high suspense — but no further racing. The results from yesterday held firm after light winds kept the fleet ashore until the final possible start time at 4:00 p.m. ⏳ Hopes remained high…
Australian Team heading to 2025 Fireball World Championship at Lake Garda
Iconic Lake Garda Awaits the Fireball Fleet Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, is set to host the 2025 Fireball World Championship – a first for the Fireball class at this iconic venue. Hosted by Circolo Vela Arco on the lake’s…
Final call for early entry for massive OK Dinghy World Championship
With more than 190 entries received so far, the 2025 OK Dinghy World Championship will be the largest the class has ever held. The event is being held at Circolo Vela Arco, on Lake Garda, Italy, from 12-19 September. Early entry ends…
LGT Crestone Wealth Management Australia Cup to debut in Sydney
The LGT Crestone Wealth Management Australia Cup, will debut in Sydney this coming October. The TP52 Australia Class, and Super 40’s will combine in a specialised format for the first time over two weekends of fast paced racing, 11-12 & 25-26 October…
iQFoil Youth Worlds Report – by Rory Meehan
August 2025 – Brest, France The Youth World Championship in Brest, France hosted 400 competitors from 36 countries – 150 in my U19 Men’s fleet. Light winds and shifty conditions tested patience, an early black flag forced caution, and tactical discipline…
Porto turns it on as Qualifying Series wraps up on Day 3 of the 29er Worlds
🌊 DAY 3 RECAP – 2025 29er World Championships | Porto 🇵🇹 After a delayed start, Porto delivered on Day 3! With a big swell and light breeze early on, racing was slow to begin ⏱️— but when the sea…
Greek and Italian Sailors Take Top Honours at 2025 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Los Angeles
The 2025 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships wrapped up in spectacular style at Cabrillo Beach, Los Angeles, with over 220 of the world’s top youth sailors battling it out across 12 races in varied conditions. Greece’s Hermione Ghicas and Italy’s…
Governor’s Cup – Back-to-back titles for Cole Tapper & crew
They’ve done it again. The CYCA team of Cole Tapper, Hamish Vass, and Jack Frewin are now back-to-back Governor’s Cup champions. As reigning title holders, the pressure was on, but the trio kept their composure and battled their way to…
Champions Crowned at the 2025 Junior Worlds in Rungsted
⛵ One Last Race Before the Storm The final day of the 2025 Junior World Championship delivered high drama and even higher waves 🌊. As wind and rain swept across the Øresund, Race Committees managed to run one final race before safety concerns…
The 2025 Admiral’s Cup – Emotional – Rare – Unforgettable
The Admiral’s Cup is back – reborn after more than two decades. Following over two years of planning and preparation by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, its revival marked a defining moment in the Club’s centenary celebrations and the 100th…
Festival of Sails expands to 5 days of racing in 2026
Australia’s largest celebration of sailing just got even bigger, with the Festival of Sails expanding to five action-packed days of racing. The Royal Geelong Yacht Club will play host to the Australian Multihull Championships in 2026, seamlessly adding two days…
Fuerteventura WingFoil World Cup wraps up
The 37th edition of the Fuerteventura World Cup has officially wrapped up after an exhilarating week of non-stop wingfoiling action. The iconic Sotavento beach delivered solid conditions throughout the event, allowing for the successful completion of both the Surf-Freestyle and FreeFly-Slalom disciplines. From…
2025 29er Porto World Championships – Day 1
Porto | Vila Nova de Gaia | Matosinhos📅 August 1–8, 2025⛵ 202 Teams | 26 Countries Plenty of Australian teams for us to cheer on at this regatta, with 5 boys teams and 1 girls team. Top Aussies after Day 1 were…
Mark Bulka wins 2025 Contender World Championship at Fraglia Vela Malcesine
The 2025 Contender World Championship concluded today at Fraglia Vela Malcesine after five spectacular days of world-class sailing on the stunning waters of Lake Garda. The event brought together the very best of the international sailing community, with 12 nations…
18ft Skiffs – Queensland 18 footer History
QUEENSLAND 18 FOOTER HISTORY Decades of successful ideas and achievement Queensland’s revival over recent seasons, which resulted in a two-pronged attack by experienced and young teams in new skiffs at the 2025 Giltinan world championship, brought back memories of the…
2025 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Los Angeles – Day 2
San Pedro, Los Angeles, USA | August 1, 2025. Day 2 of the 2025 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships brought another exciting chapter both on and off the water, as sailors arrived early, full of energy and anticipation for the…
Resilience on display at 49er Junior Worlds
Rungsted Harbour, Denmark Event: 49er & 49erFX Junior World Championship 2025Date: 01 August 2025 ☁️ Calm Skies, Unshaken Spirits With Day 3 offering little more than still skies and scattered clouds, the qualifying rounds of the 49er and 49erFX Junior World Championship…
