What’s the difference, How do they work and Meet the CYCA Team The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is proud to be competing in two prestigious interclub competitions — the revived Admiral’s Cup and the Martin Illingworth Trophy — as…
CYCA Publishes the report reviewing the three incidents in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart and Commits to Implementing Safety Recommendations The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has published the full independent review report into the three incidents in the…
Fountaine Pajot has redefined sustainable cruising with the launch of its innovative ODSea+ hybrid electric system across its sailing catamaran range. ODSea+ combines cutting-edge hybrid propulsion with renewable energy production to offer an environmentally responsible cruising experience without compromising comfort, autonomy…
Aspire (POL 17, Przemysław Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Kilian Weise) has taken a 10-point lead at the 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship in Sopot, Poland, after two more races on Wednesday in a cold northerly between 12-23 knots. After winning an eventful…
WESTERN AUSTRALIA On-off 18 footer record from 1890s-2013 Western Australia’s participation in the Australian 18 footer scene has been an on-off situation between the 1890s and 2013 but its impact during the early years of the class demands that it…
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has long acknowledged the slow but steady path toward gender inclusion in offshore sailing. For the forthcoming Admiral’s Cup, every boat must have at least one woman, as well as another sailor under 27….
At exactly 11:55 on Wednesday, the starting procedures kicked off on the line off Saint-Tropez, sending the fleet toward the Giraglia rock. A total of 97 yachts are now racing along the 241-nautical-mile course that will take them around the…
Girls on Film (GBR 41 Louise Morton, Charlie Cumbley, Sam Haines) lead the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Sopot, Poland, after two races on Tuesday in very changeable and often wet conditions. Otto (NOR 68, Bent Christian Wilhelmsen, Lasse Berthelsen, Herve Cunningham) won…
23 boats competed in the VX One Winter Nationals 2025 at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) from 7-9 June. Over the 13 races it was Chris Anderson, Mitchell Miller and Darren Hutchison on Rope Solutions Rigging Services AUS351 who…
Saint-Tropez, June 10, 2025 – Fourth and final day of inshore racing at the Loro Piana Giraglia 2025, held in ideal sailing conditions: wind between 8 and 14 knots, calm seas, and intense action on both race courses. The results for the…
The pecking order at maxi events is typically well defined with the largest, fastest yachts coming home first. However this was nearly upset on day three of the inshore racing at Loro Piana Giraglia, organised by the Yacht Club Italiano…
The Queensland Cruising Yacht Club (QCYC) will host the 50th Vintage Yacht Regatta from 18 to 20 July 2025 at Shorncliffe, celebrating five decades of timber yachts, traditional seamanship and spirited racing on Moreton Bay. Affectionately known as The Gaffers,…
Australia’s 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 sailors have wrapped up a demanding European Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece, with light winds, lengthy delays, and multiple general recalls pushing teams to their limits throughout the week. In the 49erFX class, Laura Harding…
The final day at the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) promised and gave it all – light wind – rain – cold – after Race Officer, Lou Hutton, delved into Melbourne’s weather cauldron and shared her findings with competitors…
Sails of Change 8, skippered by Yann Guichard, delivered an impressive performance on the final day of the TF35 Mies Grand Prix, winning three out of four races and solidifying their dominance throughout the event. Held from June 6 to…
Right on schedule, the Mistral swept into the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, starting at 20 knots in the morning and building to over 30 by early afternoon. It was a spectacular Sunday, featuring two races for the Maxi class and a…
Grant Wharington is getting Wild Thing 100 revved up – the new mast to suit the 100 footer was stepped and new sails by Kiwi, Rodney Keenan, added in May – so the timing is right to have a crack…
COWES, 2 June 2025: Less than two months now remain until the start of the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, this year coinciding with the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s centenary. Another huge fleet has entered. While 2023’s 50th edition of the…
The 2025 PONANT Sydney Noumea Yacht Race has concluded with all three competing yachts now officially retired. Earlier today, Wild Thing 100, the last remaining boat on course, made the decision to retire with approximately 800 nautical miles to the finish….
At the end of an absolutely epic race, the Class40 Esprit Large (209) has secured the holy grail by being first across the finish line off Ouistreham at 18h 23min 16s French time after 4 days, 4 hours, 23 minutes and…
Virtually all the fleet has now rounded the compulsory Chaussée de Sein passage mark off the west coast of Brittany. The Class40 Bleu Blanc Planète Location (205) is currently bringing up the rear after a pit stop in Roscoff to…
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) takes pleasure in announcing Harken Australia and New Zealand as naming rights sponsor for the Sydney to Auckland Yacht Race (S2A) and that the first New Zealand entry has been accepted for the challenging…
The Australian flag will fly proud on Zen and Back 2 Black during the Admiral’s Cup to be held in Cowes from the Isle of Wight from 17 July – 1 August. After a 22-year hiatus, the regatta, regarded as the unofficial world championship of…
With the Isle of Wight astern of them, the fleet parted ways. Sitting in the middle of the English Channel, TSS Casquets forced the sailors to make their first strategic decision, namely the rounding to the north or south of…
Sailing with Purpose from Shaw to Smith Islands, Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef This August, the Ocean Crusaders invite you to be part of an extraordinary journey—the 2025 Clean-Up Flotilla, proudly sponsored by Pelli Bags. Running from August 24th to 31st,…
Island Cruising are excited to announced the start of the Pacific Rally 2025. On Sunday 27 April 2025, the first group of Australian rally participants set off from Southport to Nouméa, New Caledonia. The passage is around 800 nautical miles…
10am-2pm – Saturday, 5th April The Award Winning 45 foot Seawind 1370 will be at the Seawind Display Day on Saturday the 5th of April at Multihull Central in Annandale, alongside the new 39 foot Seawind 1170, showcasing the new modern design styles from the Australian…
The Sirena 60 is a yacht designed for those who refuse to compromise between performance, efficiency, and luxurious comfort. Whether you’re embarking on an extended voyage across open waters or indulging in a spontaneous weekend getaway, this 60ft motor yacht…
Exclusive look with Joe Fox The Lagoon 38 catamaran is set to launch in 2025, marking an exciting new chapter for Lagoon. As a successor to the legendary Lagoon 380, one of the most successful catamarans ever made, the new Lagoon…
Thursday 13 February – 9am – 2pm – Multihull Central, Annandale NSW Multihull Central are pleased to announce that Australia’s first Seawind 1370 will be open on display between 9am – 2pm on Thursday the 13th of February at the Multihull Central…
Boating enthusiasts in Western Australia are in for a treat when The Yacht Sales Co. hosts a special Open Yacht event on Saturday 15 March. The company will be showcasing a range of the world’s leading power and sailing catamarans at Port Coogee Marina…
Members of World Sailing’s Committees and Sub-Committees will work within their terms of reference to provide guidance to World Sailing and positively impact the sport for sailors worldwide. David Graham, World Sailing Chief Executive Officer, said, “The entire sport of…
The Australian marine industry united in celebration and purpose at the 2025 Australian Marine Industry Awards, not only recognising excellence across the sector but also unveiling a new initiative designed to foster the future of the industry – the Superyacht…
Introducing the Essential Tool for Secure Anchoring Global leader in marine weather forecasting, PredictWind, has announced the launch of its new standalone Anchor Alert app. Designed to provide boaters with ultimate peace of mind, this app delivers immediate, real-time alerts if their…
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) is excited to announce that registrations for the Marinas26 International Conference and Trade Exhibition (Marinas26) are now open! Taking place on May 25th and 26th, 2026, at the Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast,…
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) today launched the 2025 BIA Apprentice of the Year Awards, aimed at recognising the exceptional contributions of apprentices in the marine industry and highlighting the importance of training and career development within the sector. …
The 36th annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has once again cemented its status as the Southern Hemisphere’s premier marine event, drawing an impressive 45,865 visitors over four spectacular days from 22–25 May 2025. This year’s Show delivered its…
Lagoon & PRESTIGE Draw Major Crowds and Sales Momentum For TMG Yachts, the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show was a resounding success, with a premier lineup of luxury multihulls and motor yachts capturing the attention of boaters from across…
Massive crowds enjoyed a spectacular 36th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show with a record number of boats delivering an unsurpassed display of marine innovation, luxury and lifestyle. “We’ve had an incredible 824 boats in total – 422 on water and…
Southern Wind Australia and New Zealand is thrilled to announce that the SW108 Kiboko 4 has been awarded both the “Sailing Yacht” category win and the prestigious title of “Sailing Yacht of the Year” at the 20th edition of the…
Marie-Françoise XXII (SUI 233, Jürg Menzi, Jürgen Eiermann, Christof Wilke) has won the 2025 Scandinavian Gold Cup in Sopot, Poland, after the event went the full length to seven races. Marie-Françoise XXII, Aspire (POL 17, Przemysław Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Kilian Weise) and Artemis (NOR 57, Kristian…
Both the 49er and Nacra 17 European Championships were secured with one fleet race and one medal race remaining to be sailed. John Gimson with Anna Burnet (GBR) might have been picked to win here in Thessaloniki with their long…
Three boats are now through to the final stage of the Scandinavian Gold Cup in Sopot, Poland. Aspire (POL 17, Przemysław Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Kilian Weise), Marie-Françoise XXII (SUI 233, Jürg Menzi, Jürgen Eiermann, Christof Wilke) and Artemis (NOR 57, Kristian Nergaard, Johan Barne Trond, Solli-Sæther)…
Win the start, grab the first shift, consolidate and extend! The winning formula is easy, and those who got ahead took full advantage of an easy course once they got to the front. For everyone else, it was a day…
Patience, concentration, risk management and perhaps a highly developed sixth sense of the subtle changes in the light breezes, were among the key assets shared by the crews which did best today, the second racing day of the GALICIA 52…
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – June 3, 2025 – The latest episode of SailGP’s Racing on the Edge docuseries, in partnership with Rolex, takes viewers along the journey of the Spain SailGP Team’s challenges – both personal and professional – that they’ve faced since…
Bent Christian Wilhelmsen’s Otto (NOR 68, Lasse Berthelsen, Sam Haines, Kyle Gundersen) has won the 2025 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde after only one final race was possible on Saturday in very light winds. New Moon III (BAH 25, Christoph Burger, Kim Chabani,…
Otto (NOR 68, Lasse Berthelsen, Sam Haines, Kyle Gundersen) storm into the lead at the 2025 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde after three wins from four races on Friday in winds from 8-15 knots. New Moon III (BAH 25, Christoph Burger, Kim…
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