18ft Skiffs – Australian Champs – Day 3
The Balmain team clinched the 2025-26 Australian 18ft Skiff Championship in Sydney Harbour after a thrilling final race on January 19, 2026.
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Mack One wins seventh VX One Australia National Championship
Mack One triumphs at the VX One Australia National Championship in Moreton Bay, securing their seventh title amid challenging racing conditions.
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SailGP – Fletcher rules the waves in Perth
Emirates GBR wins the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix, defending their title and showcasing exceptional racing in challenging conditions on Fremantle’s waves.
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18ft Skiffs – Australian Champs – Day 2
Day Two of the 2025-26 Australian 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour saw Black Knight make history as the first international heat winner.
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Artemis, USA and France locked on points after opening day in Perth
Artemis with the U.S. and France are tied on points for Championship Sunday after a chaotic SailGP opener in Perth, . Who will claim victory?
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18ft Skiffs – Australian Champs – Day 1
Yandoo wins Race 1 of the Australian 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour, setting the pace for the competition amidst challenging weather conditions.
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18ft Skiffs – Rag & Famish Hotel 2025-26
The Rag & Famish Hotel’s young 18ft skiff team impresses in their rookie season, preparing for the Australian Championships on Sydney Harbour.
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Expect the unexpected in Cagliari in May
The first Preliminary Regatta for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup will take place in Cagliari, Sardinia, from May 21-24, 2026, offering thrilling sailing action.
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WASZP Asia Pacific Championship
Louis Tilly and Pearl Lattanzi triumph at the inaugural WASZP Asia Pacific Championship in Brisbane, showcasing thrilling racing across five days.
Amaala Yacht Club signs partnership with Men’s and Women’s World Match Racing Tour
AMAALA Yacht Club partners with the World Match Racing Tour, enhancing Australia’s sailing scene with equal prize money for genders starting December 2026.
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Damages and Injuries during training at Perth SailGP
The Fremantle Doctor is claiming victims as teams try to tame the wild conditions. This is what racing is about – high winds, challenging sea conditions. Pure adrenaline.
Heeley claims 2026 Australian Optimist Open Championship
Walter Heeley wins the 2026 Australian Optimist Open Championship in Hobart, dominating the event with six wins across eleven races.
Frustrating day for Optimist sailors in Hobart
Light winds frustrate 150 Optimist sailors at the 2026 Musto Australian International Dinghy Championship in Hobart
Mirror Class National Championship report
Summer arrived on the beautiful Northwest Coast of Tasmania just in time for the 58th International Mirror Class National Championship which was held at Wynyard Yacht Club from 3 – 7 January 2026
The Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 season begins in Perth
The Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 kicks off in Fremantle, Western Australia, featuring thrilling racing and innovative technology this January.
Leaders streaking ahead in Australian Optimist Championships
Walter Heeley leads the 2026 Australian Optimist Dinghy Championships in Hobart with a strong start, dominating the competition after day one.
Youngblood wins first M32 event
Miami Winter Series: Miles Julien’s Youngblood claims victory in the 2026 M32 event, marking a family podium sweep and a fresh racing season kick-off.
13ft Skiff Australian Championship wrap-up
Heidi Bates secures her second consecutive title at the Australian 13s Championships and hints at moving to the 16s class for next season.
Historic ninth title for Ian Williams at the 2025 Match Racing World Championship
Ian Williams claims his record-breaking ninth title at the 2025 Match Racing World Championship in Shenzhen, China, with a thrilling final against Oscar Engström.
Finals fleets locked in for Optimist National Championship in Hobart
The 2026 Musto Australian Optimist Championship finals are set in Hobart, with the Open Division sailors ready for intense competition.
First Tracks win Etchells Australasian Summer Championship
First Tracks triumphs at the TLC Healthcare Etchells Australasian Summer Championship, showcasing thrilling racing in Geelong, Australia.
18ft Skiffs – GC Sails 18ft Skiff Team
GC Sails, a new Queensland 18ft skiff team, aims for success at the 2025-26 Australian Championship on Sydney Harbour, starting January 17.
Final podium places decided at 12ft Skiff Interdominion
Nick Press and Andrew Hay win the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour with thrilling final races determining the podium.
Experience prevails as Williams marches into Shenzhen final
In Shenzhen, Ian Williams claims a spot in the Match Racing World Championship final, aiming for a historic ninth title against fierce competitors.
150 Optimists ready for Derwent action
Join 150 young sailors at the 2026 Australian Optimist Dinghy Championship in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, competing for championship trophies and team selection.
Australian 29er Championships wrap up
Goro Tomishima and Orlando Sadlik claim victory at the thrilling 29er Australian Championships held at Sandy Bay Sailing Club.
Press and Hay clinch 12ft Skiff Interdominion with a day to spare
Nick Press and Andrew Hay dominate the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour, winning with a day to spare.
Age no barrier at 12ft Skiff Interdominion Champs
Old and Young sailors compete at the 2026 triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship in Double Bay.
C-Tech makes it three in a row at 12ft Skiff Interdominion Champs
C-Tech claims their third consecutive win at the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour as the competition heats up.
Wearn and Thomson new Australian ILCA champions
Matt Wearn and Emma Plasschaert crowned champions at the 2026 ILCA Oceania and Australian Championships held in Hobart.
SailGP and American Magic unite to establish global league’s first long-term training base
SailGP teams will train year-round at a new long-term base established in Pensacola, Florida, enhancing performance ahead of the 2026 Season.
Shock upsets as World #3 and #4 exit WMRT final in Shenzhen
In Shenzhen, the 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final saw top skippers Johnie Berntsson and Ian Garreta eliminated on Day Two due to surprising light winds.
High drama marks opening day of World Match Racing Tour final
The 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final kicks off in Shenzhen, China, featuring thrilling matches among top teams from around the globe.
Wearn rules River Derwent and it’s moving day for the ILCA 6 women
Matt Wearn leads the ILCA 7 class on the River Derwent, while Belgium’s Emma Plasschaert tops the ILCA 6 Gold Fleet at the 2026 Championships in Hobart.
Decisions and breakages decide Day 3 of 12ft Skiff Interdominion
Day 3 of the 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour saw dramatic decisions and breakages impacting the racers’ standings.
Finals test ahead for 191 ILCA sailors in TAS
191 ILCA sailors gear up for finals in Hobart at the 2026 Oceania and Australian Open Championships after competitive qualifying rounds.
Sailing and swimming at triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship
Discover the challenging highlights of the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour, featuring thrilling races and unexpected capsizes.
Sail Inc claims first race of triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship
Sail Inc. wins the first race of the 2026 triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour, setting the pace for an exciting series.
Hungary’s Maria Erdi takes lead in ILCA 6 class in 2026 Aus Nationals
Maria Erdi leads the ILCA 6 Class at the 2026 Oceania and Australian Championships in Hobart, Tasmania, amidst stiff competition.
Wearn and Plasschaert lead the charge in 2026 Aus ILCA Nationals in Hobart
Matt Wearn and Emma Plasschaert shine on Day 1 of the 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Championships in Hobart’s challenging waters.
