News, race results plus editorial coverage from the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Vendée Globe, The Ocean Race, ARC, Fastnet, Transpac, Ocean Globe Race, Global Solo Challenge and Offshore Yachting from around the world.
World Sailing’s new initiative empowers the offshore sailing community, enhancing engagement in the Offshore Special Regulations development process.
#WorldSailingOfficial #OffshoreSailing #SailingRegulations #SailingSafety
The 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race kicked off from Cowes with 32 boats competing in this challenging 1,800 nautical mile course.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #RORC
Details on the upcoming RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026, featuring top contenders and race specifics.
#RORCRacing #RBIR #offshore #Cowes
Race Around Australia 2028 sees strong early entries, with teams eager to take on this iconic sailing challenge starting in Sydney.
#RaceAroundAustralia #Sailing2028 #OceanRacing #SHORAA
The 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship in Marseille will feature elite competitors, including Olympic sailors and experts from Australia and beyond.
#worldsailingofficial #OffshoreSailing #WorldChampionship
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
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
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
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
Highlights from the DRHEAM-CUP 2026, showcasing sailing achievements and diversity in offshore racing.
#DRHEAMCUP #sailing #offshoreracing #Lorient
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
Two new IMOCAs prepare for The Ocean Race Atlantic, showcasing unique design philosophies.
#IMOCAs #TheOceanRace #Malizia4 #DMGMORI #Sailing
The CYCA partners with Virtual Regatta for the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, allowing virtual participation from anywhere in the world.
#NoakesSydneyGoldCoast #CYCA #VirtualRegatta #YachtRace #Sailing
The DRHEAM CUP faces a stormy transition, halting competitors as they navigate unpredictable winds; the finish in Lorient awaits.
@drheamcup #drheam_cup #Cherbourg #OffshoreRacing #RouteDuRhum
The DRHEAM CUP kicked off in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin with 106 boats enjoying optimal sailing conditions in this thrilling offshore race.
@drheamcup #drheam_cup #Cherbourg #OffshoreRacing #RouteDuRhum
Alexia Barrier breaks barriers as the first woman to helm an ULTIM trimaran in the 2026 Route du Rhum, setting a new standard in sailing history.
#AlexiaBarrier #routedurhum.officiel #ULTIM #route_du_rhum #WomenInSailing
The AEGEAN 600 sees first finishers, with Claudio Demartis’s PROSECCO DOC SHOCKWAVE 3 taking the lead in a thrilling race against the Meltemi winds.
#AEGEAN600 #HellenicOffshoreRacingClub #yachtracing #Meltemi
The 6th AEGEAN 600 kicks off with a thrilling start as crews face strong Meltemi winds, promising an exhilarating race ahead.
#AEGEAN600 #HellenicOffshoreRacingClub #yachtracing #Meltemi
From the solo sailors of the Vendée Globe to the amateur crews of the Clipper Race, there are now more round-the-world sailing events than ever before. While they all involve circumnavigating the globe, the races differ dramatically in terms of…
Discover the new Bass Strait Cup for sailors, uniting iconic races and celebrating ocean racing in Victoria.
@OceanRacingClub #orcv_racing #BassStraitCup
Sailing veteran Michael Spies returns to the Sydney Hobart aboard his new J/160, Maritimo 160, ready to chase his dream on Boxing Day.
#SydneyHobart #MichaelSpies #RolexSydneyHobart #CYCA
Expressions of interest are now open for the challenging 10th Melbourne Osaka Cup race starting in March 2030, a must for adventurous sailors!
@Osakacup2018 #MelbourneOsakaCup #DoubleHandedRace
David Rose’s Wedgetail and Tony Craner’s Balancing Act emerge victorious in the inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race, showcasing thrilling competition at sea.
#RoyalQueenslandYachtSquadron #BrisbaneToBundaberg
The 2026 Loro Piana Giraglia concluded with thrilling performances in Genoa, showcasing international talent and unforgettable sailing stories.
#LoroPianaGiraglia #YachtClubItaliano
The DRHEAM-CUP in Cherbourg boasts a record 120 boats for its 2026 edition, showcasing a thrilling mix of professionals and amateurs in offshore sailing.
#drheamcup #drheam_cup
The 20th Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race is set to open entries, celebrating two decades of Tasmanian offshore sailing excellence and community spirit.
#LauncestonToHobartYachtRace #TasmanianSailing
ARCA SGR triumphs in a thrilling battle at the 2026 Loro Piana Giraglia, claiming victory in the Gulf of Genoa. Follow the latest updates on Australian sailing!
#SailingNews #LoroPianaGiraglia #AustralianSailing
The Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race has kicked off, showcasing thrilling competition as boats set sail on their 250-nautical-mile journey to Bundaberg.
#BrisbaneToBundaberg #RQYS
The 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia race kicked off from Saint-Tropez, uniting sailors in a classic Mediterranean challenge to Genoa’s shores.
#LoroPianaGiraglia #YachtClubItaliano
As the 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race approaches, excitement builds with a diverse fleet and notable entrants preparing for the challenge ahead in Valletta, Malta.
#RolexMiddleSeaRace #RMSR2026
Ambrogio Beccaria clinches victory in the Vendée Arctique after an intense 8 days of competition, showcasing his incredible sailing prowess in the event.
#vendeearctique #va2026
Exciting sailing action is set to unfold as the Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race kicks off, welcoming participants and spectators alike!
#BrisbaneToBundaberg #RQYS
Discover the unveiling of the innovative DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE in Lorient, showcasing a groundbreaking design set to revolutionize the IMOCA fleet for The Ocean Race.
#TheOceanRace #Sailing #IMOCA
The inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race launches on June 18, showcasing Queensland’s stunning coastline and promoting family sailing experiences.
@RQYS.Manly #royal_qld_yacht_squadron #BrisbaneToBundaberg
The 2026 Golden Globe Race introduces a groundbreaking live window into the race, allowing audiences to witness skippers’ journeys without modern navigation aids.
#GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026
Geoff Hill’s Antipodes is the first entry for the inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race, promising a thrilling challenge for NSW sailors this October long weekend.
#LordHoweOceanRace #RPAYC
The Range Rover Sardinia Cup concluded with RORC’s Ino Veritas and Garm winning in their classes, showcasing thrilling offshore racing in Porto Cervo.
#RangeRoverSardiniaCup #yccs_portocervo
Nicolas Lunven triumphs in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2026, showcasing skill and experience to secure a historic third title in a grueling competition.
#LaSolitaireDuFigaro #lasolitairedufigaropaprec
Paul Morvan triumphs in Le Havre, winning the final stage of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec after an intense 630-nautical-mile race in Normandy.
#LaSolitaireDuFigaro #lasolitairedufigaropaprec
Guillaume Pirouelle and Jules Ducelier clinch victory in the 2026 CIC Normandy Channel Race, showcasing remarkable speed and skill across 816 nautical miles.
#SailingAustralia #CICNormandyChannelRace #OffshoreRacing
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