KISS 2026 launched – Watch what happens!
Stay updated with the latest sailing news from Australia as ORCV KISS ALIVE brings excitement to the sailing community and promotes local events.
@OceanRacingClub #orcv_racing #KISS2026 #SailingAustralia
Offshore
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.
Sandberg PalmaVela concludes a highly competitive edition of La Larga
The 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela concludes in Palma, Spain, featuring intense competition across six classes, highlighting the best of offshore sailing.
@rcnpalma #SandbergPalmaVela #LaLarga2026
Celebrations in Saint Lucia for the finish of World ARC 2025-26
The World ARC 2025-26 fleet celebrates their remarkable 26,000NM circumnavigation in Saint Lucia, marking a significant sailing achievement for all crews.
#worldcruising #WorldARC #SailingCommunity #SaintLucia
Entries flow in for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race sees 11 entries including defending champions, as anticipation builds for this iconic Australian sailing event.
#NoakesSydneyGoldCoast #SydneyGoldCoastYachtRace #SailingAustralia
Short course offshore sprint – Great test for crew
The Coastal Sprint in Bass Strait showcased 13 boats, with Ginan winning amidst challenging conditions, testing new crew in Australian sailing’s competitive scene.
@OceanRacingClub #SailingAustralia #OceanRacing #BassStrait
Lorient confirmed as finish for inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic
Lorient, France set as the finish for The Ocean Race Atlantic, kicking off from New York on Sept 1, 2026, featuring mixed crews racing to promote ocean health.
#TheOceanRace #Sailing #Lorient #Sailors #OceanSustainability #IMOCA
Globe40 – Credit Mutuel wins in Lorient
Crédit Mutuel triumphs in Lorient, clinching overall victory in GLOBE40 2025/2026 against fierce competition from Belgium Ocean Racing.
@Globe40 #GLOBE40_ #SailingNews
Globe40 – Final sprint for all towards Lorient
The GLOBE40 race is in its final sprint towards Lorient, as crews battle fiercely for victory after seven months at sea. Follow this thrilling conclusion!
#GLOBE40_ #SailingNews
Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts both new and old
The Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 is set to attract a diverse fleet, with entries ranging from newcomers to seasoned sailors in Malta’s stunning waters.
#rolexmiddlesearace #rmsr2026
2026 Brisbane to Gladstone Race
Discover the results of the 78th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race, Australia’s prestigious sailing event this season.
#BrisbaneToGladstone #SailingAustralia #YachtRace
Globe40 – Fierce strategies and competitions on the road to Lorient
Catch the latest highlights of the GLOBE40 race as teams tackle fierce conditions on the final leg from Recife, Brazil, to Lorient, France.
#GLOBE40 #OceanRacing
First Skippers named for Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne
The Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne announces its first skippers for the 2026 edition, a key race leading to the 2028 Vendée Globe. #SailingAustralia #VendeeGlobe #OffshoreRacing
Wild Thing claims line honours in 2026 Brisbane to Gladstone
Wild Thing wins Line Honours at the 78th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race, finishing in Gladstone at 6.24am today.
#BrisbaneToGladstone #sailorgirlHQ #SailingAustralia #WildThing #SailorsLife
Globe40 – Belgium team lead at the equator
Belgium Ocean Racing makes history as the first Class40 to cross the equator in the GLOBE40 race, returning from Recife, Brazil to the Northern Hemisphere.
#SailingAustralia #GLOBE40 #OceanRacing
Globe40 -Final words of an extraordinary sporting and human story
Exciting final leg of the GLOBE40 2025/2026 race begins in Recife, Brazil, featuring a thrilling showdown between CREDIT MUTUEL and BELGIUM OCEAN RACING.
@Globe40 #GLOBE40_ #SailingNews
Race Around Australia 2028 – expressions of interest open
Expressions of Interest are now open for the Race Around Australia 2028, a unique 7,000 nautical mile doublehanded yacht race starting in Sydney.
#RaceAroundAustralia #SailingAustralia #OceanRacing
Why JPK Yachts make Major 2025 Podiums
For those considering their sailing future and looking to be competitive, recent results make the research straightforward. The 2025 regatta season has highlighted JPK yachts as standout performers.
#jpkpacific #sailing #australia
Wild weather forecast forces cancellation of 2026 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
The 2026 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race has been canceled due to severe weather forecasts affecting the NSW coast. New date to be announced for 2027.
#rpayc #p2c #sailingaus
Sailing Zingaro and PredictWind launch new “Playbook” for modern marine weather tech
Sailing Zingaro teams up with PredictWind to launch a video series helping sailors leverage modern weather technology for safer passages around the World.
#SailingZingaro #PredictWind #AustralianSailing
International skippers bring new ambition to 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
International talent takes center stage at the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, showcasing a new era in offshore racing from France.
@lasolitairedufigaro #lasolitairedufigaropaprec
Kiwi entry among Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race greenhorns
Kiwi Brian Petersen enters his TP52 in the first-time race at the 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race, joining other newcomers this March.
#rpayc #p2c #sailingaustralia
Globe40 – Credit Mutuel victorious in the Brazilian heat
CREDIT MUTUEL secures victory in Recife on Leg 5 of GLOBE40 after a challenging journey from Valparaiso, Chile, as teams head toward a final showdown.
#GLOBE40 #SailingAustralia #Recife
First sail for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
The Maxi Edmond de Rothschild embarks on its first sea trials in Lorient, showcasing innovative technology and art in this new-generation multihull.
#MaxiEdmonddeRothschild #Sailing #OceanRacing #Gitana
Globe40 – Another fight for the finish at Recife
The GLOBE40 race sees dramatic shifts in lead heading to Recife, challenging teams as they navigate unpredictable weather and fierce competition this weekend.
#GLOBE40 #SailingAustralia #Recife
We did it! McIntyre Mini Globe Race world first winners!
The McIntyre Mini Globe Race crowns its first champion, Renaud Stitelmann, after a historic solo circumnavigation in Antigua, showcasing true sailing adventure!
#MiniGlobeRace #SailingAustralia #OceanAdventure
Phoenix49 rises but How Bizarre wins the 2026 Melbourne to King Island Ocean Yacht Race
How Bizarre wins the 2026 Melbourne to King Island Yacht Race, showcasing strong competition among 22 boats across Bass Strait.
#OceanRacingClub #orcv_racing #MelbourneToKingIsland
Globe40 #Episode 5 – Valparaiso
Explore the latest episode of Globe40, featuring Valparaíso’s stunning finish and the thrilling ocean race experiences of the Crédit Mutuel crew and more.
#SailingAustralia #Globe40 #Valparaiso
Windy times for the Globe40
Recent updates from the GLOBE40 race as it faces intense winds and challenges after rounding Cape Horn and heading towards Recife, Brazil. Stay tuned!
#GLOBE40 #Sailing #Class40 #OceanRacing
Globe40 – Cape Horn Day
The GLOBE40 race reached a milestone on Cape Horn Day, with crews rounding the iconic landmark in remarkable conditions after nine days at sea. #SailingAustralia #CapeHorn #GLOBE40
2026 RORC Caribbean 600 – Worthy of its legacy
The 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 showcased thrilling competition in Antigua, with Leopard 3 capturing the overall victory and showcasing exceptional seamanship.
#Caribbean600 #RORC #SailingAustralia
Daring to dream becomes living the dream
Discover how Petrina Dorrington transformed from a novice sailor to an empowered ocean racer through the ORCV KISS program in Victoria, Australia.
@OceanRacingClub #orcv_racing #Sailing #WomenInSailing #ORCV #KISSProgram
EOI – Lord Howe Island yacht race
Explore the new Lord Howe Island Yacht Race 2026, an exciting Category 1 offshore challenge from Pittwater with 880 nautical miles of adventure!
#LordHoweIslandYachtRace #SailingAustralia #RPAYC #OceanRace
2026 RORC Caribbean 600 – Leopard 3 declared overall winner under IRC
Leopard 3 wins the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 under IRC, a prestigious race starting in Antigua with fierce competition from Black Jack.
#Caribbean600 #RORCRacing #BlackJack100
Credit Mutuel at the Horn – A first for a Class40 scow
The Class40 CREDIT MUTUEL rounds Cape Horn, marking a historic achievement for the 2025/2026 GLOBE40 in the challenging South Atlantic waters. #SailingAustralia #GLOBE40 #CapeHorn
Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race – Return of the two-handers
The 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race returns with notable two-handers, including last year’s winners, vying for glory on March 27, 2024.
#rpayc #p2c #AustralianSailing
Black Jack 100 wins monohull line honours after classic 100-foot duel
Black Jack 100 has won Monohull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 race, completing the course in an impressive 01 Day 20 Hrs 31 Mins 36 Secs.
#Caribbean600 #RORCRacing #BlackJack100
RORC Caribbean 600 – Multihull Line Honours
Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo secures Multihull Line Honours at the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600, completing the race in 1 day, 12 hours, and 46 seconds.
#Caribbean600 #RORCracing #sailing
RORC Caribbean 600 -Start highlights Video
The 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 has commenced in Antigua, featuring an iconic 600-mile race around 11 breathtaking Caribbean islands. Stay tuned for updates!
#Caribbean600 #RORCracing #SailingAustralia
Globe40 – The Horn Challenge
Valparaiso, Chile – GLOBE40 competitors set off to tackle the challenging Cape Horn leg on their journey to Recife, Brazil, amid fierce competition.
#SailingAustralia #GLOBE40 #CapeHorn
Gitana 18 – Maxi Edmond de Rothschild launched
The Gitana 18, a revolutionary flying Ultim trimaran, has been launched in Lorient, marking a new era in offshore racing design and performance.
#GitanaTeam2017 #SailingInnovation #OffshoreRacing #UltimTrimaran
