Australian fast boats ready for key LA2028 venue test
Australian crews are preparing for the San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta, crucial for honing skills ahead of LA 2028.
#AustralianSailing #LA2028 #SanPedroRegatta #OlympicSailing
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2026 Boating Data Report Card released
The BIA’s 2026 report reveals Australia’s boating industry steady at $10.5 billion, showcasing growth and job support at the Sydney Boat Show.
#Sydneyboatshow #BoatingIndustryAssociation #MarineIndustry
BIA Apprentice of the Year Award
Lachlan Fraser of Onboard Marine Services wins BIA Apprentice of the Year Award for 2026, showcasing commitment to marine training.
#BoatingIndustryAssociation #ApprenticeOfTheYear #MarineIndustry #BoatingAwards #OnboardMarine
GB1 Challengers – Episode 06 – The build
Catch the latest episode of Challengers as Ian Walker explores the build of GB1’s AC75 ahead of the 38th America’s Cup in Naples.
#AmericasCup #GB1Racing #AC75 #Challengers
FreeFly-Slalom World Champions crowned in Fuerteventura!
The 2026 FreeFly-Slalom season concluded in Fuerteventura with Francesco Cappuzzo and Kylie Belloeuvre crowned world champions after fierce competition.
#wingfoilworldtour #Fuerteventura #FreeFlySlalom
Performance Pathway Wing Foiling camp held in Townsville
Australian Sailing’s Wing Foiling Camp in Townsville fosters talent as athletes refine skills for the upcoming 2027 World Championships.
#WingFoiling #AustralianSailing #SailingNews
World champions crowned in Fuerteventura!
Zoe Trudeau wins in Fuerteventura as Nia Suardiaz and Benjamin Castenskiold claim Surf-Freestyle titles in thrilling finale.
#SurfFreestyle #GWA #wingfoilworldtour #Fuerteventura
2026 ILCA 4 Youth & ILCA 6 Youth World Championships
The 2026 ILCA 4 & 6 Youth World Championships in Aarhus will see 877 young sailors from 56 nations compete in exciting races this August.
#ilcasailing #YouthSailing #SailingAustralia
The 49er will provide the talent SailGP needs
The 49er class is key to SailGP’s expansion, showcasing emerging sailing talent from around the world.
#SailGP #49erSailing
Bryant to join Wilmot for San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta
Tash Bryant teams up with Annie Wilmot at the San Pedro Regatta, gaining vital experience ahead of the LA 2028 Olympic racecourse while Laura Harding recovers.
#AustralianSailing #49erFX #TashBryant #AnnieWilmot #SanPedroRegatta
Back 2 Black wins the Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
Sean Langman’s Back 2 Black clinches the IRC Overall crown at the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, showcasing remarkable sailing conditions and teamwork.
#SydneyGoldCoastYachtRace #CYCA #Back2Black
Worrell 1000 2028 – Notice of Race
The Worrell 1000 catamaran race returns in 2028, with increased team spots and fan engagement initiatives starting now! Get ready, sailors!
#Worrell1000 #w1krr #CatamaranRace
Ino Veritas wins RORC Channel Race
James Neville’s Ino Veritas clinches victory at the RORC Channel Race, winning both the Hugh Astor Trophy and the Channel Challenge Cup.
#InoVeritas #rorcracing #ChannelRace #HughAstorTrophy
2nd AC Preliminary Regatta – 2 months to go
Anticipation builds as teams prepare for the second preliminary regatta featuring nine AC40s in Naples this September.
#AmericasCup
Surf-Freestyle glory for Lippitsch & Macdonald
Viola Lippitsch and Christopher MacDonald clinched victory at the Surf-Freestyle finals in Gran Canaria, showcasing exceptional talent and skill.
#SurfFreestyle #wingfoilworldtour #GranCanaria
World Champions crowned in the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets
Italy dominated the 49er and Nacra 17 fleets, while Poland secured the 49erFX title at the thrilling 2026 Junior World Championship in Medemblik.
#49erSailing #Nacra17Sailing #Medemblik
Spain go back-to-back with Portsmouth SailGP victory
Spain’s Los Gallos clinched back-to-back victories at the Portsmouth SailGP, showcasing thrilling competition among top teams in iconic conditions.
#SailGP #LosGallos #Portsmouth #ArtemisRacing #BondsFlyingRoos
Noakes Sydney Gold Coast yacht race start
The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race kicks off with thrilling competition as crews navigate challenging conditions on the 386 nautical mile course.
#SydneyGoldCoastRace #yachting #NoakesYachtRace #AustralianSailing
Paprec Claims First Win at Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES
Paprec celebrates its first 52 SUPER SERIES win at the Marina Rubicón Lanzarote, showcasing skill in challenging conditions.
#Paprec #52SUPERSERIES #Lanzarote
Matt Wearn strikes gold at LA 2028 Olympic venue
Matt Wearn wins the ILCA 7 at the San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta, gaining crucial experience ahead of LA 2028.
#aussailingteam #AustralianSailing #SanPedroRegatta #LA2028
Black Foils and Artemis set the pace on SailGP Portsmouth opening day
Exciting first day at SailGP Portsmouth with Black Foils and Artemis showing strong performances leading into Day 2.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #BlackFoils #Artemis
La Solitaire du Figaro to open new chapter in 2028
The iconic La Solitaire du Figaro will embrace the Ocean Fifty class starting in 2028, marking a significant evolution in offshore racing.
#lasolitairedufigaro #OceanFifty #OffshoreRacing
Gitana 18 – Flying Offshore
Catch the latest episode of Gitana’s ‘Flying Offshore’ series as they prepare for the Route du Rhum with their impressive new foiling vessel.
#GitanaTeam2017 #MaxiEdmondDeRothschild #FlyingOffshore
Freefly-Slalom – Suardiaz and Cappuzzo claim the win
Suardiaz and Cappuzzo take early lead in FreeFly-Slalom season opener in Gran Canaria
#wingfoilworldtour #GranCanaria #GWAWorldCup
SailGP opens European summer series in Portsmouth
Emirates Great Britain hosts the SailGP in Portsmouth with 20,000 fans expected. Racing begins July 25-26.
#SailGP #EmiratesGreatBritain #BondsFlyingRoos
Drheam-Cup/Grand Prix de France de Course au Large
Highlights from the DRHEAM-CUP 2026, showcasing sailing achievements and diversity in offshore racing.
#DRHEAMCUP #sailing #offshoreracing #Lorient
Paprec Leads in Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES
Paprec team excels in windy conditions to lead the 52 SUPER SERIES in Lanzarote.
#52SuperSeries #SailingPerformance
18ft Skiffs – SMEG Australia’s 30-year partnership
SMEG Australia marks a 30-year partnership with the 18 Footers League, achieving significant victories and supporting the sailing community.
#SMEGAustralia #18ftSkiffs #18footers #GiltinanChampionship #SaillMedia
52 super series
Paprec leads the 52 SUPER SERIES in Lanzarote after two races. Sled closely follows as competition heats up in challenging conditions.
#52SuperSeries #Lanzarote
2026 Tornado Worlds
The 2026 Tornado World Championship concludes in Quiberon with event highlights and results. Read more for details.
#TornadoWorlds #Quiberon2026 @TornadoClass #tornado_sailing
America’s Cup Schedule Announced
Dates for the 38th America’s Cup in Naples have been issued by the Regatta Director, Iain Murray, and reveal an opening series of six fleet races in the AC75.
#americascup
Surge triumphs at M32 U.S. nationals
Mitchell Callahan leads Surge to victory at the M32 U.S. Nationals during New York Yacht Club Race Week.
#M32World #m32official #Surge
Numbers up for Airlie Beach Race Week
The 2026 Jeanneau Yachts and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week sees increased entries, with exciting new competitors like the Ratcliff brothers in Multihulls.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #JeanneauYachts #MultihullRacing #PerformanceCruising
2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is looking for crews!
The 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race opens crew opportunities, inviting sailors to join teams like Explorer and Translated 9 for a classic adventure.
#OceanGlobeRace #SailingCrew #Adventure #YachtRace #OceanRacing
RS Games 2026 – Day 1
Day 1 of the RS Games in Travemünde saw thrilling action with 915 sailors from 30 nations battling challenging conditions.
#RSGames2026 #travemuenderwoche #RSSailing #sailitliveitloveit
Festival of Sails 2027 – Entries start to flow in
The Notice of Race for the 2027 Festival of Sails is now live, featuring the Australian Yachting Championship.
#FestivalOfSails #RoyalGeelongYachtClub #AustralianYachting #SailingNews
Shaw and Partners Women Racing launch
Shaw and Partners Women Racing embarks on its inaugural campaign for the New York Yacht Club Women’s International Championship.
#WomenRacing #RPAYC #AustralianSailors #WomensChampionship
Australia’s gold medal class gets to work at LA 2028 venue
The Australian Sailing Team aims for Olympic glory at the San Pedro Regatta, refining skills for LA 2028 with 14 competitors in the ILCA classes.
#Sailing #AustralianSailing #SanPedroRegatta #OlympicClasses
2026 Mick Hole Winter Regatta – Day 1
Day 1 of the 2026 Mick Hole Winter Regatta features thrilling races and strong competition on Pittwater.
#RPAYC #Vakaros #MickHoleRegatta #PittwaterSailing #Etchells #VXOne
Lisa Vucetti and Vittorio Bonifacio 470 Junior World Champions
Lisa Vucetti and Vittorio Bonifacio clinched the 470 Junior World Championship title in a thrilling Medal Series in Gdynia.
#470olympicsailing #470JuniorWorlds #GdyniaSailingDays
