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.

There is nothing more wonderful than helming your own boat Photo provided by Petrina Dorrington

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

Ball’s Pyramid - Image source - Lord Howe Island

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

RORC Nelson's Cup IMA Race Day, Antigua 2026

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

Two-handed Mistral won the 2023 race - Andrea Francolini pic

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

RORC Caribbean 600 Start and Day 1, Antigua 2026

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

Globe40 – Free Dom arrive in Valparaíso

Witness the remarkable journey of Class40 Freedom as it overcomes challenges to reach Valparaíso, proving that perseverance knows no bounds in sailing adventures.

#SailingAustralia #Globe40 #Class40

The 2026 RORC Nelson’s Cup Series returns to Antigua with an impressive fleet © Tim Wright -Photoaction.com

RORC Nelson’s Cup Series 2026 – Preview

The 2026 RORC Nelson’s Cup Series kicks off on February 17 in Antigua, featuring intense coastal racing and top international competitors.

#NelsonsCup #Caribbean600 @RORCracing

The Tasmanian Sabre State title is part of the 2026 Crown Series Image credit Emily Snadden

Celebrating 100 years of sailing at Bellerive Yacht Club

Celebrate 100 years of sailing at Bellerive Yacht Club with upcoming regattas and events on Tasmania’s River Derwent this February and March!

#BelleriveYachtClub #SailingTasmania #CentenaryCelebration #WomenInSailing #TasmanianSailing

Wind Cheetah was the first multihull entry - RPAYC Media pic

Pittwater to Coffs Harbour – First in best dressed!

The 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race kicks off March 27, featuring exciting multihull entries like Wind Cheetah and monohulls like Mako. Join the sailing thrill!

#rpayc #p2c #sailing

Exhilaration and just being part of a crew Photo provided by Courtney Mead

That’s the KISS sailing spirit

Follow Courtney Mead’s inspiring journey from novice sailor to confident ocean racer in the ORCV KISS program, showcasing Australian women’s sailing spirit.

#AustralianSailing #WomensSailing #ORCV

RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 – Wrap Video

The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race saw the Mach 50 Palanad 4 clinch overall victory, showcasing exceptional seamanship from Lanzarote to Antigua.

#RORCTransatlanticRace #SailingAustralia #SailingNews @RoyalOceanRacingClub

2027-2029 Offshore Double Handed World Championships

World Sailing is inviting bids from yacht clubs and regions around the World to host the 2027 and 2029 Offshore Double Handed World Championships.

#SailingAustralia #OffshoreRacing #WorldSailing

Globe40 arrivals in Valparaiso - Credit Jean-Marie Liot

Globe40 – A strand of arrivals at Valparaíso

Four Class40 teams conclude a thrilling 7,000-mile race, arriving in Valparaiso withing hours of each ather after fierce Southern Ocean competition.

#Globe40 #SailingAustralia #Class40 #Valparaiso

The crew of Sodebo Ultim 3 just broke the Jules Verne Trophy record

Sodebo Ultim 3 sets new Jules Verne Trophy record

Congratulations to the crew of Sodebo Ultim 3, who made history on Sunday, January 25 by setting the new Jules Verne Trophy record

@SodeboVoile

Arrival of Alexia Barrier and his crew of The Famous Project CIC Dee Caffari, Annemieke Bes, Deborah Blair, Molly LaPointe, Támara Echegoyen, Stacey Jackson and Rebecca Gmür Hornell – aboard the Maxi Trimaran IDEC Sport off Ouessant, after the Jules Verne Trophy, a non-stop crewed round-the-world race, in Brest on January 26, 2026. Photo © Lloyd / Jmliot Images / CIC

All-female crew of the Famous Project CIC complete first non-stop lap of the planet on board a trimaran

The all-female crew of The Famous Project CIC completes a historic non-stop circumnavigation of the globe, marking a milestone in women’s sailing.

#TheFamousProject #WomensSailing #JulesVerneTrophy #OceanChallenges #SailingAdventure #WomenInSport

The Ocean Race – One year to go

The Ocean Race 2027 begins in Alicante and sails to Auckland, marking a record-breaking journey of 14,000 nautical miles around the globe.

#TheOceanRace #SailingAustralia #Auckland

The Famous Project CIC all-women crew face final hurdle on home run

The all-women crew of The Famous Project CIC faces the final challenge of their historic circumnavigation near Brest amid fierce winter storms. Stay tuned!

#AustralianSailing #SailingNews #WomenInSailing

Globe40 - Breathtakingly close finish of 4th leg to Valparaiso in Chile

Globe40 – A breathtaking 4th leg finish

The GLOBE40 2025/2026 features an incredible showdown in Valparaiso, with a nail-biting finale and record-breaking performances.
#GLOBE40 #SailingAustralia #SydneyToValparaiso

Palanad 4 powered over the finish line in Antigua, completing the race in 8 Days 5 Hrs 55 Mis 50 Secs Credit. @Roddyacqua

Palanad 4 claims overall victory in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race

Palanad 4 captures overall victory in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, completing the challenging 3,000 mile journey from Lanzarote to Antigua!

#RORCTransatlanticRace #SailingAustralia #Palanad4

Raven launched. She is designed and engineered to semi-foil rather than be fully airborne. Photo - @Roddyacqua

Raven collects monohull line honours and IMA Trophy in RORC Transatlantic Race

Raven triumphs in its debut at the RORC Transatlantic Race, claiming monohull line honors and the IMA Trophy in Antigua; a historic achievement for sailing.

#Sailing #RORC #Antigua

RORC Transatlantic Race – Argo’s record triumph after five days of Atlantic warfare

Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo wins the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, setting a record time from Lanzarote to Antigua in an epic duel with Zoulou.

#RORC #SailingAustralia #TransatlanticRace

Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo © Sailing Energy

RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 – Mod70s ignite Atlantic afterburners

Discover the thrilling Day 4 update from the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race as MOD70s soar towards Antigua with remarkable speeds.

Globe40 at Point Nemo

The GLOBE40 class40 racing yacht BELGIUM OCEAN RACING just passed legendary Point Nemo in the Pacific, showcasing incredible speed on their journey to Valparaiso.

World ARC fleet sets sail from Saint Lucia

The World ARC 2026-27 fleet has set sail from Saint Lucia, embarking on an epic circumnavigation adventure across the globe.

Start of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race

The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race begins January 11 from Marina Lanzarote to Antigua, featuring an international fleet in ideal sailing conditions.

New 24-hour distance for Belgium Ocean Racing – Curium

Discover how the Belgium Ocean Racing team set a new 24-hour distance record of 459.78 nautical miles in the GLOBE40 race.

On her maiden transatlantic race - Swan 128 Be Cool Credit Nautor Swan

Runners & riders – 2026 RORC Transatlantic race

The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race kicks off from Marina Lanzarote on January 11, with 21 teams set to tackle the 3,000 nautical miles to Antigua.

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GLOBE40, BELGIUM OCEAN RACING - CURIUM and CREDIT MUTUEL cross the antimeridian - Credit Jean-Marie Liot / Globe40

Globe40 leaders cross the antimeridian – Half the round-the-world race completed

GLOBE40 sailing news on January 7, 2026, as leaders BELGIUM OCEAN RACING – CURIUM and CREDIT MUTUEL cross the antimeridian, halfway through the race.

Rolex Sydney Hobart 2025 – Video Wrap

Nic and her team followed the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart, from pre-start to last finisher

The Globe40 in the Tasman Sea – Heading south towards the roaring forties

Follow the exciting journey of the GLOBE40 Class40 fleet as they navigate the Tasmanian Sea towards the Roaring Forties.

This race is about learning, proving reliability and unlocking the next phase of what Raven can do © Baltic Yachts

Raven and Be Cool set to headline the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race

The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race features the innovative yachts Raven and Be Cool starting from Marina Lanzarote on January 11, racing to Antigua.

Globe40 departs Sydney Harbour for their 4th leg towards Chile and Valparaiso

Globe40 – Pacific Ocean to cross as start for a New Year

Competitors of the GLOBE40 2025/2026 begin their Pacific Ocean crossing from Sydney to Valparaiso, marking an adventurous New Year race.

Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race credit Colleen Darcey

2025 Launceston to Hobart overall winner

Discover the thrilling results of the 2025 Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race, featuring winner Footloose and impressive performances by other competitors.

Alien, overall winner of the 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race, awarded the Heemskerk Perpetual Trophy, with ORCV Race Director Ravid Schuller (L) and ORCV Commodore Cyrus Allen (R ). Photo credit Jane Austin

Alien dominates the 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race

Justin Brenan’s yacht Alien sweeps all categories in the 2025 Melbourne to Hobart ‘Westcoaster’ Yacht Race, winning AMS and PHS trophies.

The Jackal crew arriving at the docks in Hobart Photo ORCV Media

The Jackal wins line honours in 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race

The Jackal wins line honours in the 2025 Melbourne to Hobart ‘Westcoaster’ Yacht Race, completing the 435 nautical miles in 3 days, 5 hours, 22 minutes.