URM Group dominates again as passage racing turns on the breeze
URM Group maintains its lead in the 2025 Australian Maxi Championship with two victorious passage races
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Sail Inc. wins 12ft Skiff NSW Championship ahead of Interdominion
Defending champion, Sail Inc. takes out the 12 ft skiff NSW Champs, sailed over two weekends on a mix of courses in a variety of conditions
18ft Skiffs – NSW Championship – Races 3 and 4
Yandoo seizes the lead at the half-way point in the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour with double victories in Races 3 and 4.
URM Group leads Australian Maxi Championship after two race days
URM Group shone on Day 2 of the Australian Maxi Championship in Sydney, securing the lead with a strong overall IRC win.
Road to Hobart intensifies as Australian Maxi Championship launches in style
Master Lock Comanche clinches victory in the opening race of the 2025 Australian Maxi Championship at the Cabbage Tree Island Race.
Master Lock Comanche takes line honours with LawConnect second
Master Lock Comanche wins Line Honours in the Cabbage Tree Island Race, with Thorpe’s LawConnect finishing second ahead of the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart.
Globe40 – An unforgettable week in the roaring forties
GLOBE40 competitors navigate the challenging Southern Ocean on their way to Sydney, facing fierce conditions and fierce competition.
The veil is lifted on Gitana 18, the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
The new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, Gitana 18, was unveiled in Lorient, heralding a new era of high-performance offshore multihulls.
Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta – add it to your February calendar
Join the excitement of the 2026 Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta and NSW ORC Championship from February 13-15 at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club.
Racing underway at the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Mussanah
Racing has commenced at the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Mussanah, Oman, showcasing elite athletes with disabilities in exciting competitions.
Official international status confirmed for VX One class
The VX One Class is now officially recognized by World Sailing as an International Class, enhancing competition opportunities globally.
High winds – High energy – A thrilling weekend at the Manly Cup
Experience the thrill of the Manly Cup on Sydney Harbour, featuring high winds and exciting races for young sailors in the O’pen Skiff class.
18ft Skiffs – Balmain 18ft Skiff Team on top
Balmain’s 18ft Skiff team leads the NSW Championship as they aim for consistency and success in the 2025-26 season on Sydney Harbour.
NSW 16′ Skiff & 13’Skiff 2025 States wrap-up
The IMEI Barnabas Building crew clinched victory in the challenging NSW 16ft Championships at St George
First boat of ARC+ 2025 arrives in Grenada
The first boat of ARC+ 2025, Enjoy The Silence, arrives in Grenada after a swift transatlantic journey, greeted by joyful celebrations.
Northshore Yachts – Australian production yachts & quiet excellence in boatbuilding
Explore the heritage of Northshore Yachts and the art of boat production in Australia’s captivating sailing scene.
2025 Beneteau Cup
The 2025 Beneteau Cup brought excitement to Sydney Harbour with memorable racing and camaraderie among sailors and attendees alike!
IRC overall contenders ready for RORC Transatlantic Race
With 50 days until the start, four contenders eye the IRC overall win in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote to Antigua.
Fresh new finish for historic Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
Discover the historic Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta in 2026, featuring new After Party festivities to celebrate sailing and community.
Larry Cargill joins the International 29er Class as coaching & development manager
Larry Cargill has been appointed as the new Coaching & Development Manager for the 29er class, aiming to elevate high-performance sailing globally.
Sail Brisbane 2025 set to shine in partnership with Australian Sailing
Sail Brisbane 2025, a premier multi-class regatta, will be held at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron from December 16-20, 2025, featuring top talent.
Emirates Great Britain crowned 2025 season Rolex SailGP champions in Abu Dhabi showdown
Emirates Great Britain wins the 2025 Rolex SailGP Championship in a thrilling finale in Abu Dhabi, beating Australia and New Zealand for the top prize.
18ft Skiff Club Championship – Race 6
Race 6 of the 18ft Skiff Club Championship in Sydney Harbour was abandoned due to worsening conditions after an exciting start on November 30, 2025.
Back 2 Black and Wailea reign supreme in Sydney Short Ocean Racing Champs
Back 2 Black and Wailea excel in the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship, showcasing top-tier sailing competition.
$2 million at stake as Roos try to secure seat in Grand Final
The Bonds Flying Roos face a challenging start in Abu Dhabi, finishing 10th but remain third overall in the SailGP Grand Final race for $2M.
Wind Gods in force at Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship
Strong winds test sailors at the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship, featuring thrilling competition in Sydney Harbour.
Inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships achieves major entries milestone
World Sailing celebrates over 150 participants from 37 nations for the inaugural Inclusion Championships in Mussanah, Oman, promoting Para sailing inclusivity.
SailGP – Twelve teams – One champion
Get ready for the 2025 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Grand Final as twelve teams compete for glory in a thrilling season finale.
18ft Skiffs – League Club Championship
The Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship races return to Sydney Harbour for Race 6, featuring strong contenders and live coverage.
12ft Skiff fleet gears up for NSW championship
Get ready for the 12ft Skiff NSW Championship at Sydney Flying Squadron and Lane Cove, showcasing top talent from November to December 2025.
Home-grown stars and international talent converge for Sail Melbourne
Sail Melbourne showcases elite racing, including Olympians and newcomers, at Royal Brighton Yacht Club from November 27-30.
Black Foils injury rocks SailGP Grand Final fight, while underdogs Spain vow to go ‘all in’
The Rolex SailGP Championship Grand Final in Abu Dhabi features fierce competition as Black Foils’ Peter Burling battles injury and four teams vie for victory.
Emirates GBR wins SailGP’s 2025 season Impact League
Emirates GBR secures back-to-back victory in SailGP’s 2025 Season Impact League, highlighting sustainability and community impact efforts.
Manly 16s Club Championship report heats 4 & 5
Zoe Dransfield shines in the Manly 16ft Skiff club championship, securing consecutive wins as she gears up for the NSW titles this weekend.
Manly Junior 2025 State Championship Report
Discover the excitement of the Manly Junior 2025 State Championship where new talent and sailing legacies shine at Manly Skiff Club.
Rolex Sydney Hobart line honours champ throws down gauntlet
The 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race set for Boxing Day features 133 contenders, including past champions and new challengers.
A special message from Bonds Flying Roos co-owners Hugh Jackman & Ryan Reynolds
Discover the exciting Grand Finale as Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds team up with the Bonds Flying Roos in the latest SailGP news!
Clipper Race sets sail back to paradise in the Whitsundays
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race returns to Airlie Beach, Queensland, this January, bringing excitement and adventure to the Whitsundays.
Groundbreaking 15th edition of the Yacht Racing Forum
The Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam brought together 250 delegates to discuss the future of sailing, focusing on diversity, technology, and innovation.
ARC 2025 fleet sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Over 800 sailors set sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia in the exciting 40th edition of the ARC Rally.
