U19 World Champion Rory Meehan receives Sport Australia Hall of Fame scholarship
U19 World Champion Rory Meehan from Queensland receives the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship, supporting his Olympic aspirations in iQFOiL.
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Tassie yachts take on the Vics in the 2025 Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race
Tasmanian yachts AdvantEdge and Just Farr Love gear up for the 2025 Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race, seeking victory in this challenging ocean sprint.
Top Boating Destinations in Queensland for New Licence Holders
Acquiring your Boat Licence in Qld opens up an entire playground of waterways, coastal passages, islands, bays, rivers and marine parks to explore. As a new licence holder, you’ll want destinations that balance scenic beauty with safety, accessible ramps, gentler…
Votes for the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 are open
Voting is now open for the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025, featuring stunning submissions from photographers worldwide.
Entries open for Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship
Entries are open for the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship, featuring diverse courses off Watsons Bay.
Pittwater Sail Expo this weekend – Australia’s largest sailing boat show
Join us for the Pittwater Sail Expo 2025 at RPAYC, Australia’s largest sailing boat show, showcasing over 35 yachts from October 24-26.
Rolex Middle Sea Race monohull line honours
Remon Vos’ Black Jack 100 wins Monohull Line Honours at the 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race in Valletta, Malta, finishing in 2 days 17 hours.
He told us he was ‘Unoffendable’
Olympic sailor Tom Slingsby teams up with Zoe Dransfield to win the Port Jackson Championship for 16ft skiffs in Sydney.
My phone lit up when SailGP return rumour spread
The countdown to the 2025 Rolex SailGP Grand Final in Abu Dhabi begins as teams prepare for the ultimate showdown in sailing.
Rolex Middle Sea Race – Leaders raise the tempo
The 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race sees leaders like Black Jack and Balthasar navigating challenging conditions off the coast of Sicily.
Belgium Ocean Racing – Curium and Credit Mutuel again 1 mile apart in the Fortieth
The thrilling GLOBE40 race sees Belgium’s Curium and France’s Credit Mutuel neck-and-neck, just 1 mile apart in the fierce competition.
18ft skiffs – Club Champs & SIXT Spring Champs
Catch the thrilling action of the 18ft Skiffs Club Championship and SIXT Spring Championship on Sydney Harbour, featuring Yandoo’s stunning victory.
Have you registered for the Cherub States?
Register now for the NSW Cherub State Titles at Belmont 16ft Sailing Club on October 25-26, and get your new sails measured!
2025 The Yacht Sales Co. Gold Coast Open Day
The Yacht Sales Co. Gold Coast Open Day is taking place on Saturday, 1 November 2025, at The Boat Works Marine Precinct in Coomera
Rolex Middle Sea Race – Up and Running
The 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race kicked off from Valletta, Malta with 117 yachts racing toward Capo Passero amidst changing wind conditions.
Presentation ceremony held as breeze deprives last two boats in Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race concludes with a ceremony as two yachts battle to finish, highlighting the resilience of ocean sailing.
Finalists revealed for the 2025 World Sailing Awards
Discover the finalists for the 2025 World Sailing Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in sailing, announced by World Sailing in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland.
Sail Port Stephens adds cats, keelboats and more to its expanding 2026 lineup
Sail Port Stephens 2026 promises thrilling racing with new events, including catamarans and keelboats, on the stunning waters of Port Stephens.
Hamilton Island backs the next wave of Australian skiff talent
Hamilton Island supports the Australian Sailing Team as they compete in the Port Jackson Championship, showcasing elite 16ft Skiff talent.
Two more finish as Lucky declared overall winner of Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
Lucky claims victory in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race, with Frantic and Antipodes finishing as runners-up in this thrilling 1250 nautical mile challenge.
Fleet takes shape for the PIC Coastal Classic 2025
Join the 42nd PIC Coastal Classic this Labour Weekend in New Zealand, featuring over 100 yachts and thrilling racing from local and international teams.
Transat Café L’Or – The event can begin
All skippers have arrived in Le Havre for the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR, kicking off festivities ahead of the race to Martinique on October 26.
Allocation of entries for the 29er World Championships – Kiel 2026
Learn about the entry allocation for the 29er World Championships in Kiel 2026, ensuring fair participation for all countries.
CYCA Commodore Sam Haynes eyes off third Sydney Hobart overall win
Sam Haynes returns to defend his title in the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race aboard the Celestial V70, vying for a third overall win.
Sydney to Auckland ocean race – Counting down the miles
Follow the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race as crews near the finish line, battling light winds and enjoying the stunning New Zealand coastline.
Historic moment in global sailing as new America’s Cup partnership agreement is reached
A historic partnership for the America’s Cup has been formed, promising innovation and growth for the competition ahead of the 38th event in Naples.
Australia Cup – Hooligan & Botany Access lead
The LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup features fierce competition in TP52 and Super 40 classes on Sydney Harbour, with Hooligan and Botany Access leading.
Malta welcomes a world-class fleet for the 2025 Yachting Malta Coastal Race
The 2025 Yachting Malta Coastal Race welcomes 47 international teams to Marsamxett Harbour, marking an exciting prelude to the Rolex Middle Sea Race.
Manly 16ft Skiff Club Championship report Heat 3
Manly’s club championship saw a wild race with Geochemical Assessments claiming victory amidst fluctuating winds and dramatic finishes.
Sydney to Auckland ocean race slows down as breeze lightens
The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race faces light breezes as crews navigate tricky conditions, with close competition for the finish line.
Abu Dhabi to host first-ever GWA Wingfoil World Cup finale at Fahid Island
Join the inaugural GWA Wingfoil World Cup in Abu Dhabi from October 28 to November 2, showcasing top athletes and thrilling watersports action.
It’s all in the timing as Clockwork readies for first Melbourne to Devonport yacht race
Clockwork prepares for its first Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race, aiming for victory in the historic 2025 Rudder Cup.
452.22 miles in 24 hours – Belgium Ocean Racing breaks the Class40 24-hours record
Belgium Ocean Racing breaks the Class40 24-hour world distance record, sailing 452.22 miles at 18.84 knots during the GLOBE40 event.
12ft skiff season ready to launch
The NSW 12ft Skiff sailing season kicks off with the Upper Harbour Championship on October 25, leading to the Interdominion Championship in January 2026.
National finalists announced for 2025 Australian Sailing Awards
Discover the national finalists for the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards, recognizing outstanding sailors and clubs in Sydney on November 14.
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race – Lucky takes line honours and obliterates record
Bryon Ehrhart’s Lucky wins line honours and sets a new record in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race, completing the course in just 2 days, 20 hours.
Changing of the helm at Flagstaff Marine Group
Graham Raspass retires as founder of Flagstaff Marine Group, transitioning leadership in New South Wales and Queensland as new owners prepare for the future.
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race – Unpleasant night at sea
The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race faced a challenging night as crews battled harsh conditions, showcasing the unpredictable nature of ocean racing.
18ft skiffs – Sixt Spring Championship – Race 1
Strong winds force the abandonment of Race 1 in the SIXT Spring 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour, impacting the 2025-26 sailing season.
Realteam Spirit wins in Geneva as Sails of Change 8 secures the 2025 TF35 trophy
Realteam Spirit clinches victory at the Geneva Grand Prix, showcasing excellence in the 2025 TF35 Trophy series with thrilling races.
