Sunshine sailing wins the day for Val Hodge Trophy 2026
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18ft Skiffs – German record breaker
Germany’s Black Knight breaks a JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship record on Sydney Harbour.
#Sailmedia #18Skiff #SydneyHarbour #JJGiltinan
Sailing elite set to gather in Hyères for the French Olympic week
The world’s Olympic sailing elite will compete in Hyères, France from April 18-25, 2026, during the French Olympic Week – second stage of Sailing Grand Slam.
#SailingNews #FrenchOlympicWeek #SailingAustralia
WASZP all-stars invitational – Tilly’s Tactical Masterclass
In Pensacola, Australian sailor Louis Tilly claims victory at the inaugural WASZP All-Stars Invitational, alongside Pearl Lattanzi as Women’s Champion.
#TheWASZP #waszp.tv
America’s Cup – The La Roche-Posay Racing Team is born
The La Roche-Posay Racing Team, led by Quentin Delapierre, gears up for the 38th America’s Cup, competing in Cagliari and Naples.
#KChallengeRacingLab #LaRochePosayRacingTeam #America’sCup
WASZP All-Stars Invitational Day 1
USA’s Gavin Ball and Pearl Lattanzi lead the WASZP All-Stars Invitational in Pensacola, showcasing top sailing talent from around the world.
#TheWASZP #waszp.tv
WASZP All-Stars and NSW States
The inaugural WASZP All-Stars Invitational igets underway in Pensacola, March 17-18, with a $10,000 prize pot.
#thewaszp #waszp.tv #Foiling #Australia
We get a lot of joy out of skiff sailing!
The Australian Sailing Team celebrates their first win in the Manly 16ft Skiff Club, promoting mixed gender sailing and building local connections.
#SailingAustralia #Manly #MixedGenderSailing
M32 – Rated X rises above the rest
Charlie Julien’s Rated X claims victory in the March M32 Miami Winter Series with a disciplined performance on Biscayne Bay. Join the excitement!
@M32World #M32Official
Magpie holds off Racer CC to win Victorian Etchells championship
Magpie wins the Victorian Etchells Championship at Royal Brighton Yacht Club, showcasing teamwork ahead of the world titles in San Diego this May.
#AustralianSailing #Etchells #RoyalBrightonYachtClub
JJ Giltinan World Champs 2026 – Final Race
Yandoo secures its third consecutive title at the 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship, while Black Knight claims Race 9 on Sydney Harbour.
#18skiff #18footers #sailmedia
100 women on the water in the Tasmanian Women’s Keelboat Regatta
One hundred women participated in the 2026 Club Marine Tasmanian Women’s Keelboat Regatta, celebrating female empowerment in sailing on Hobart’s River Derwent.
#TasmanianWomensRegatta #SailingAustralia #WomenInSailing #SheSails
British Wrigley and Harris – 2026 470 European Champions!
Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris from Britain win the 2026 470 European Championship in Vilamoura, Portugal, with impressive medal races.
#SailingNews #470Class #AustralianSailing
18ft Skiffs – JJ Giltinan World Champs – Race 8
Yandoo team of John Winning Jr, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake became the world 18ft Skiff champions on Sydney Harbour
#18skiff #18footers #sailmedia
Get a sneak peek inside SailGP’s Rio race stadium
The Rolex SailGP championship kicks off in Rio de Janeiro next month, featuring world-class athletes and inspiring female leaders in sailing.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #Rio #AussieSailing
Women in sailing – where anything is possible
Addison Lester will sail in the Club Marine Tasmanian Women’s Keelboat Regatta in Hobart, celebrating women in sailing with her crew of talented sailors.
#TasmanianSailing #WomenInSailing #SailingAustralia
Taihoro first sail in Auckland
Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75, Taihoro, successfully launched on Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour, marking a milestone in the 38th America’s Cup cycle.
#SailingNews #AmericasCup #AucklandSailing
Edge joins the Pallas Capital Gold Cup
Edge joins the Pallas Capital Gold Cup sailing in Australia, enhancing the competitive Super40 lineup with experienced sailors and fresh talent.
#SailingAustralia #PallasCapitalGoldCup #Super40
18ft Skiffs – JJ Giltinan World Champs – Day 5
Yandoo sails to an impressive lead in the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship on Sydney Harbour, with just two races remaining.
#18skiff #18footers #sailmedia #SailingAustralia
ILCA and Dragon Class commit to RaceSense for 2026 and beyond!
The ILCA Class will use RaceSense for the 2026 World Championships in Dun Laoghaire, enhancing race fairness and management in Olympic sailing.
#harken #vakaros #SailingNews #ILCA #AustralianSailing
International Dragon legends to assemble off Cowes in August 2026
The International Dragon fleet will gather in Cowes for the Edinburgh Cup and UK Grand Prix from August 18-21, 2026, celebrating the BDA’s 70th Anniversary.
#Sailing #DragonClass #Cowes #AustraliaSailing
Applications open for World Sailing technical courses
World Sailing opens applications for women’s Steering the Course technical courses, empowering women in sailing around the World
#worldsailingofficial #WomenInSailing #Australia
Treharne Trophy celebrating Manly 16s Old Buffers Day
The Hugh Treharne Trophy was unveiled at the Manly 16s Old Buffers Day, celebrating sailing tradition and camaraderie among generations of sailors.
#OldBuffersDay #Manly16s #SailingAus #HughTreharneTrophy
18ft Skiffs – JJ Giltinan World Champs – Day 4
The JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship races 4 and 5 showcased thrilling competition in Sydney Harbour, featuring strong performances from Shaw&Partners and Lazarus.
#18skiff #18footers #sailmedia
ETNZ – Taihoro is ready to fly again
Emirates Team New Zealand has relaunched their AC75, Taihoro, in Auckland, marking a pivotal moment for the upcoming America’s Cup campaign.
#EmiratesTeamNZ #AmericasCup
TP52 – Matador returns as challengers step up
Matador returns to challenge in the competitive Pallas Capital Gold Cup on Sydney Harbour, with Act 1 set for March 21-22, 2026.
#TP52Aus #SailingAustralia #GoldCup2026 #SydneyHarbour
18ft Skiffs – JJ Giltinan World Champs – Race 3
Race 3 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship faced light winds on Sydney Harbour, with Smeg narrowly securing victory.
#18skiff #18footers #sailmedia #SailingAustralia
Dogfight for the ages – Cayard and Kleen crowned 99th Bacardi Cup Champions
Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen triumph in the dramatic 99th Bacardi Cup in Miami, ending Cayard’s 45-year pursuit of this prestigious sailing title.
@BacardiCupInvitational #bacardi_regatta #BacardiCup
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
18ft Skiffs – JJ Giltinan World Champs – Race 2
Yandoo dominates Race 2 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship on Sydney Harbour, showcasing exceptional crew work and strategy.
#18skiff #18footers #sailmedia
Sydney Harbour Regatta – drama and then winners announced
The 2026 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta wrapped up with thrilling wins and dramatic incidents, bringing excitement on the water!
#middleharbouryachtclub #SydneyHarbourRegatta #SailingAustralia
Focus on International Women’s Day at Sydney Harbour Regatta
Celebrating International Women’s Day at the 2026 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta with inspiring female sailors leading the race!
#MiddleHarbourYachtClub WomenInSailing #SailingAustralia #IWD2026
Cayard holds narrow lead into final-day showdown at the 99th Bacardi Cup
Robert Scheidt wins Race Five, setting up a thrilling finale against Paul Cayard at the 99th Bacardi Cup in Miami, leaving fans on the edge of their seats!
#BacardiCup #SailingAustralia #MiamiSailing
18ft Skiffs – JJ Giltinan World Champs – Race 1
Yandoo claims victory in Race 1 of the 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship on Sydney Harbour despite tricky conditions. Stay tuned for more action!
#18skiff #18footers #sailmedia #SailingAustralia
Weather bamboozles some at Sydney Harbour Regatta
The 2026 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta showcases thrilling sailing amidst unpredictable breezes, challenging competitors on the iconic harbour.
#MiddleHarbourYachtClub #MHYC #SydneyHarbourRegatta #SailingAustralia
18ft Skiffs – JJ Giltinan World Champs – Invitation Race
The 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship kicks off in Sydney Harbour with Balmain narrowly defeating Smeg in the thrilling Invitation Race.
#18skiff #18footers #sailmedia
Cayard still on top, but Scheidt bites back at the 99th Bacardi Cup
The 2026 Bacardi Invitational Regatta begins with Heaton, Morris, Alexander, and Quintero leading in Miami’s thrilling racing conditions with heavy air fleets.
@BacardiCupInvitational #bacardi_regatta #BacardiCup
WISC Regatta 2026 brings out female helms
Stay updated with the latest sailing news from ORCV KISS ALIVE in Australia, featuring insights and updates for sailing enthusiasts everywhere.
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World Sailing invites bids for the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships
World Sailing is inviting bids for the 2030-2031 World Championships, the main Olympic qualifier for the Brisbane 2032 Games, showcasing Olympic-class sailing.
#WorldSailingOfficial #SailingChampionships #Brisbane2032 #SailingEvents #OlympicSailing
Finn class generates more than 2 million views for Brisbane Finn championships
The Porsche Centre Brisbane Finn Championships drew 150 sailors for epic racing, showcasing the enduring spirit of the Finn Class in Australia.
#SailingAustralia #FinnClass #BoatLife
