Inverloch Wooden Boat Regatta – entries now open
Join the 12th annual Classic Dinghy Regatta at Inverloch on February 14-15, 2026, for sailing and socializing at the South Gippsland Yacht Club!
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IACA A-Cat Worlds Preview
Get ready for the A-Class Cat Worlds kicking off in Auckland on November 8, featuring thrilling competition and talented sailors.
SailGP – New Racing on the Edge episode lands
Discover the latest episode of Racing on the Edge, highlighting the intense competition in SailGP’s European doubleheader before the Abu Dhabi Grand Final.
Red Hot sailing for Scarlet Runner in Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race
Scarlet Runner clinches victory in Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race, winning the prestigious Rudder Cup amidst calm Bass Strait conditions.
2025 Top Gun catamaran regatta
Experience the thrilling Top Gun Catamaran Regatta at Kurnell Catamaran Club, Botany Bay, on November 1-2, 2025, with fierce competition and lively spirits.
2025 Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championships
Thailand crowned champion and Singapore dominated the podium at the 2025 Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship held in Oman.
MGR2025 – Struggling to Cape Town!
Catch the latest updates on the tough challenges facing sailors in the Mini Globe Race as they battle fierce storms from Mauritius to Durban.
Transat Café l’Or – Not getting any easier
The Transat Café L’OR faces challenges as weather complicates the race to Martinique for the four classes in this iconic sailing event.
18ft Skiffs – Club Champs #2 & SIXT Spring Champs #4
Tash Bryant makes history as the first female skipper to win a Club Championship race at the 18ft Skiffs event on Sydney Harbour.
Transat Café l’Or – Phase two
The TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR features 37 Class40s racing from La Coruña to Martinique, facing tactical challenges and unpredictable weather.
Belgium Ocean Racing – Curium wins the record-breaking stage
Belgium Ocean Racing’s Curium wins the record-breaking stage of the GLOBE40 2025/2026, finishing in Reunion Island after a thrilling 29 days of racing.
Approval of Performance Sailcraft Australia reinstated
PSA continues as an ILCA-approved Builder under the ILCA Class Rules. ILCA’s 28 August 2025 announcement to the contrary is to be disregarded.
Transat Café l’Or – Re-starts
The TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR re-starts in La Coruña for Class40 and IMOCA sailors after previous challenges, with leaders positioning for optimal racing.
2025 World Sailing Annual Conference gets underway in Dún Laoghaire
The 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference begins in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, gathering global leaders to shape the future of sailing.
WingFoil title contenders open with faltering starts in Abu Dhabi
Reigning FreeFly-Slalom world champions faced mixed fortunes at the opening day of competition in Fuerte on the world tour.
A record-breaking 29er EuroCup season ends in Riva del Garda
The 2025 29er EuroCup concluded with a record 400 teams at Lake Garda, featuring thrilling races and a victory for the French duo in Riva del Garda.
BIA launches Discover Boating campaign celebrating wellbeing and connection
Discover the Boating Industry Association’s new campaign highlighting the joy of boating across Australia, promoting wellbeing and connection on the water.
Transat Café l’Or – Press pause, Press play
The Class40 fleet of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR race is in La Coruña, Spain, with Corentin Douguet and Axel Tréhin leading the way.
ARC and ARC+ season underway
Over 1200 sailors gather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for the 40th anniversary of the iconic ARC and ARC+ sailing rallies, setting off for the Caribbean.
SailGP Fan Awards now open
Join the excitement for the Rolex SailGP Championship 2025 Grand Final in Abu Dhabi, with voting open for the Fan Awards until November 14.
18ft Skiffs – Sixt team leads Spring Series
The Sixt 18ft skiff team leads the Australian 18 Footers League’s 2025 Spring Championship on Sydney Harbour after early season successes.
Transat Café l’Or – No free rides
Discover the latest updates from the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR, the double-handed race from Le Havre to Martinique, as competitors tackle challenging conditions.
Rudder Cup fleet set to fight it out on tactics with light conditions forecast
Get ready for the 2025 Melbourne to Devonport Rudder Cup, featuring 27 yachts battling in challenging spring weather across Bass Strait.
Transat Café l’Or – Pitstop challenges
Tension rises in the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR as top competitors face setbacks racing from Le Havre to Martinique, reshuffling the leaderboard.
2027 Finn World Masters awarded to Forio d’Ischia
Discover the excitement of the 2027 Finn World Masters, set to take place in Forio d’Ischia, Italy, alongside the iconic America’s Cup.
Swedish sweep – Berntsson and Östling victorious in Bermuda
Johnie Berntsson wins the 2025 Bermuda Gold Cup, completing a historic hat-trick, while Anna Östling triumphs at the Aspen Women’s Match Race.
Pittwater Sail Expo 2025 a resounding success
Discover highlights from the successful 2025 Pittwater Sail Expo at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Sydney, showcasing diverse yachts and marine innovation.
Picket fence for Blackmores’ Hooligan & Little Nico and Botany Access top Super 40’s
Highlights from the thrilling finale of the LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup, featuring remarkable sailing in Sydney with Hooligan’s sweep.
2026 Antigua Bermuda Race returns, drawing fleet to SailGP Bermuda
The 2026 Antigua Bermuda Race sails from Antigua on April 29, inviting yachts to join this thrilling ocean challenge.
Elite fleet for 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race confirmed
Discover the elite fleet of 142 yachts ready to race in the iconic 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day.
18ft Skiffs – Sixt Spring Championship – Race 3
Catch the thrilling highlights from Race 3 of the SIXT Spring Championship on Sydney Harbour, where Sixt clinched a narrow win against Vaikobi.
17th Transat Café L’or – Capsizes and Collisions
The 17th Transat Café L’Or off Le Havre kicks off with challenging winds as IMOCAs and Class40s aim for survival in their first night at sea.
Rain delays but rivalries intensify in Bermuda
Rain delays at the Aspen Women’s Match Racing Regatta in Bermuda keep semi-final hopes alive for skippers Breault, Aartsen, and Vogelius.
Early line honours results in the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
Discover the early results of the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic, New Zealand’s premier yacht race, as Lucky leads the fleet into Russell.
Transat Café l’or – Ready to race
The TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR race starts from Le Havre, featuring 64 teams braving 40-knot winds in a double-handed journey to Martinique.
Sails Inc. continues form into new 12ft Skiff season
Sails Inc. wins the NSW Upper Harbour Championship at Lane Cove, kicking off the 2025/2026 12ft skiff season with a thrilling competition.
Laurent Hay wins Spanish Open Finn Championship in Ibiza
Laurent Hay wins the Spanish Open Finn Championship in Ibiza, showcasing thrilling sailing with competitors from nine countries.
Transat Café L’or – Saturday start for the Ocean Fifty
The Ocean Fifty class is set to start the Transat Café L’Or race a day early on Saturday, October 25th, due to adverse weather conditions.
Balthasar triumphs in the 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race
Balthasar wins the 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta, showcasing exceptional teamwork and strategy amidst challenging conditions.
Palm Beach Motor Yachts takes the helm of the iconic Wild Oats XI
Palm Beach Motor Yachts has acquired the legendary Wild Oats XI, set to race as Palm Beach XI in the upcoming 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
