Sunshine, Boats and Plenty of Visitors at Sail Expo 2026
Beautiful weather, a great turnout and plenty of sailing yachts to explore made for a fantastic opening day at Sail Expo 2026 on Pittwater. There’s still time to visit on Sunday!
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Gold cup heavyweights fight back to secure final eight spots
The Bermuda Gold Cup sees top sailors like Chris Poole and Johnnie Berntsson advance to the quarter-finals, showcasing fierce competition in Hamilton Harbour.
#worldmatchracingtour #BermudaGoldCup
Introducing the new RaceSense player
Discover how the RaceSense Player transforms race data interaction for sailors and spectators alike.
#RaceSense #SailingTechnology #LiveRacing #SailingData #RegattaReplay
Learn how to use the new Vakaros RaceSense Player
Join Vakaros on October 19 for a webinar featuring the new RaceSense Player, enhancing your sailing data experience.
#RaceSense #SailingTechnology #Webinar #SailingData #SailingAnalytics
PIC Coastal Classic – Rum Bucket prays for a headwind
Rum Bucket’s skipper Quintin Fowler expresses a strong desire for north winds during the upcoming PIC Coastal Classic.
#RumBucket #SailingNews #PICCoastalClassic #UpwindSailing #QuintinFowler
The teams to beat at the RS21 World Championship 2026
Discover the top teams competing at the RS21 World Championship 2026 in Cannes.
#RS21sailing #RS21WorldChampionship #Sailing2026 #CannesSailing
SailGP Training F50 Arrives in Pensacola Ahead of New Base Opening
SailGP is preparing to open its new Pensacola training facility, with a dedicated F50 arriving ahead of the first teams beginning year-round training.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #F50 #RussellCoutts #EmiratesGBR
SCIBS 2027 posts record early sales
SCIBS 2027 sees record early sales with nearly 200 exhibitor applications in four weeks. Major brands secure their spots for the show.
#scboatshow #SCIBS2027 #SanctuaryCove #MarineExhibition #BoatShow #PantaeniusAustralia
Racing
International 420 Class announces expanded 2026–2027 European calendar
The International 420 Class expands its European Circuit for 2026–2027, featuring 10 regattas across Greece, Italy, Spain, and more.
#Int420Class #EuropeanCircuit #Regattas2026 #International420Class
Sail Port Stephens 2027 – Entries open for 20th regatta
Sail Port Stephens 2027 opens entries for its 20th anniversary regatta, featuring 11 days of racing and a packed social calendar.
#SailPortStephens #20thAnniversary #SailingRegatta #NewcastleCruisingYachtClub #AustralianSailing
Scandinavian duo shine on opening day of Bermuda Gold Cup
Jeppe Borch and Oscar Engström lead the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup after a strong start, showcasing skill with the new Fareast 28R keelboats.
#worldmatchracingtour #BermudaGoldCup
18ft Skiffs – Club championship – Race 1
Race 1 of the Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship kicks off on October 18, featuring top teams and new combinations.
#18footers #SailMedia #SydneyHarbour #SkiffRacing
World podium returns – Melbourne prepares for J/24 title showdown
The J/24 World Championship returns to Melbourne with top competitors ready to race from 6-11 November.
#EpigenJ24WorldChampionshipMelbourne2026 #j24worldchampionships2026 #MelbourneSailing #J24Regatta
18ft Skiffs – Killer Coffee Co 2026-27 racing team
The new Killer Coffee Co 18ft skiff team aims high this season on Sydney Harbour, featuring rookie skipper Ryan Ewings and seasoned crew members.
#KillerCoffee #18ftSkiffs #SailMedia #SydneyHarbour #SailingNews
RNZYS to host 2027 Youth & Women’s Match Racing Worlds
Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour will host the 2027 World Sailing Youth and Women’s Match Racing Championships, a pinnacle event for young sailing enthusiasts.
#WorldSailing #MatchRacing #RNZYS #YouthSailing #WomensSailing
Worrell 1000 announces global Facebook Live
Join the Worrell 1000’s live global orientation on November 21, 2026, to prepare for the 2028 race and connect with the sailing community.
#Worrell1000 #w1krr #SailingAustralia #OffshoreRacing #CatamaranRace
Offshore
McIntyre GGR “it’s just a game” 2026
The 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race heats up as Damien Guillou and Pat Lawless surge ahead, leaving the chasing fleet battling unpredictable winds.
#GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #SailingAdventure #SoloSailing #OceanChallenge
France takes Offshore Double Handed World Championship
France clinched the Offshore Double Handed World Championship title after a thrilling final race against fierce competition from Australia and Belgium.
#SailingAustralia #OffshoreSailing #WorldSailingOfficial
McIntyre GGR “window live” touches a nerve!
Gunnar Christensen shares his harrowing storm experience during the GGR, while Mara questions her campaign’s future and social media support.
#GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #SailingAdventure #SoloSailing #OceanChallenge
First contenders – 2027 RORC Transatlantic Race
The 2027 RORC Transatlantic Race promises thrilling competition, featuring elite multihulls and seasoned sailors departing from Lanzarote to Antigua.
#RORCTransatlanticRace #SailingNews #OceanRacing #RORC #2027Race
The Mediterranean is calling – New international circuit launched for ORC class 0
Discover the new International Med Circuit for ORC Class 0 yachts, featuring three prestigious Mediterranean events in 2027.
#ORCClass0 #MediterraneanSailing #InternationalMedCircuit #OffshoreRacing
GGR news – Tropical storm Gonzalo collides with GGR fleet
Tropical Storm Gonzalo poses a significant challenge for solo sailors in the McIntyre Golden Globe Race as they face fierce winds and dangerous seas near Cabo Verde.
#TropicalStormGonzalo #GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #SailingAdventure #SoloSailing #OceanChallenge
CIC Med Race 2027 – An evolving event – new class and a focus on women in sailing
The CIC MED RACE 2027 will introduce the new Sun Fast 30 OD class, promoting mixed-gender teams and showcasing offshore racing in Marseille.
#CIC MCR #cic_med_channel_race #WomenInSailing #Class40 #SunFast30OD
2026 Offshore Double Hnded Worlds gets underway in Marseille
The 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship in Marseille kicks off with elite teams vying for victory in a thrilling 48-hour race.
#cap_regatta #OffshoreSailing #WorldChampionship #DoubleHandedRacing
Cruising
Pacific Rally celebrates New Caledonia adventures and strengthens links with Australian marinas
The Pacific Rally celebrates an incredible season in New Caledonia, strengthening ties with Australian marinas and welcoming sailors for new adventures.
#PacificRally #NewCaledonia #SailingAdventure #Cruising #MarineServices
Spirit Yachts – New Spirit P50 Sport
Discover the new Spirit P50 Sport motor yacht, perfect for cruising Sydney Harbour and beyond, offering luxury and performance in every voyage.
#MotorYachting #SpiritYachts #Australia #SydneyHarbour #YachtLife #Cruising
World ARC 2026-27 part 2 is underway
The World ARC 2026-27 fleet departs Australia, embarking on the second half of their epic sailing adventure.
#WorldARC #SailingAdventure #Circumnavigation #SailingRally #WorldCruisingClub
Superyacht Australia and APSA announce strategic shift
Superyacht Australia and APSA unveil a new strategy to promote the Asia-Pacific as a premier superyacht cruising destination.
#SuperyachtAustralia #AsiaPacificSuperyachtAssociation #asia_pacific_superyacht_assoc #SuperyachtNews
Schionning Arrow on target using DuFLEX panel system
Meet Felix and Onika from WA as they craft their Schionning Arrow 1360 to explore Australia’s coastline and beyond, fueled by passion and dedication.
#ATLComposites #DuFLEX #BoatBuilding
A sailing legend‘s anniversary – 50 years Eye of the Wind
Discover the legendary tall ship Eye of the Wind, celebrating 50 years of sailing the world’s oceans and captivating maritime enthusiasts in Australia.
#eyeofthewind1911 #TallShips #SailingHistory #MaritimeAdventure
Help Lucy Fight Brain Cancer and Win a Luxury Whitsundays Charter
Support four-year-old Lucy Scarrott from Whitsunday as a local charter business raffles a luxury catamaran to raise $50K for her cancer treatment.
#WhitsundayEscape #CharityRaffle
ARC Europe sailors set sail from Sint Maarten to begin their Atlantic adventure
Sailors embark on the exciting ARC Europe 2026 from Sint Maarten, kicking off their transatlantic adventure with a fleet of 36 boats heading to Bermuda.
@WorldCruising #ARCEurope #arc_rally
Boats & Gear
Portimão plans to build on World Sailing Inclusion Championships with new international training centre
Portimão is set to establish a new Para Inclusive Sailing Training Centre, enhancing opportunities for athletes post-2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships.
#WorldSailing #ParaSailing #InclusiveSailing #SailingTraining #Portimão
Join TYSC at Australia’s largest Yacht Sail Expo
Join us at the 2026 Sail Expo at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club to explore the Fountaine Pajot FP44 and Dufour 48, plus enjoy live entertainment and more.
#YachtSalesCo #SailExpo #YachtShow #SailingEvent #MarineExhibitors
PCY at Pittwater Sail Expo at RPAYC this weekend
Discover the Hanse 410 and 460 at the Pittwater Sail Expo this weekend. Free entry and parking await!
#performancecruising #performancecruisingyachts #PittwaterSailExpo #PCY #HanseYachts #Newport
Bavaria Owners Celebrate Oktoberfest on Pittwater
The Bavaria Owners Oktoberfest at RPAYC showcased a vibrant mix of yachts, racing, and festivities, celebrating the Bavaria sailing community in Australia.
#BavariaOktoberfest #SydneyMarineBrokerage #RPAYC #SailingAustralia #YachtRace #PittwaterSailing
Exceptional experiences from Newport to Cannes and Vienna
Discover exceptional experiences with Palm Beach Motor Yachts from Newport to Cannes and Vienna.
#PalmBeachMotorYachts #BoatShows #Yachting #NewportCannes
Marinas28 venue announcement
Marinas28 returns to Brisbane from 28-30 May 2028, showcasing the marina industry at Queen’s Wharf, just after the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show.
#Marinas28 #MarinaConference #BrisbaneEvents #MarinaIndustries #SailingNews
Marine Rescue Wooli volunteers ready for the future with new rescue vessel
Marine Rescue Wooli has launched the new rescue vessel Wooli 30, enhancing safety and response capabilities along the North Coast of NSW.
#MarineRescueWooli #Wooli30 #VolunteerRescue #NSWMarineRescue #SafetyAtSea
Sail Expo 2026 brings together the best of sailing
Join us at Sail Expo 2026, showcasing yachts and marine gear at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Newport, on 17-18 October. Fun for the whole family!
#SailExpo2026 #AustraliaSailing #RPAYC #MarineExhibition
Video
Pianosi wins on home water as Nolot completes a golden season
Riccardo Pianosi triumphs at Poetto Beach, while Lauriane Nolot caps off a stellar season at the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam.
#kiteclasses #Kiteboarding #Pianosi #Nolot #PoettoBeach
Platoon Aviation Claims 2026 52 SUPER SERIES Title
Platoon Aviation secures the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES title in Valencia, outperforming rivals in a thrilling season finale.
#52SUPERseries #ValenciaSailing #TP52 #sailing
52 super series
Platoon Aviation leads the 52 SUPER SERIES with a solid performance in Valencia, eyeing the championship title as the competition heats up.
#52SUPERseries #Paprec #ValenciaSailing #TP52 #sailing
Aspire wins 5.5 metre world championship in Lavrion after challenging week
Aspire clinches victory at the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, overcoming tough competition.
#5.5Class #int_5.5_metre_class #Aspire #WorldChampionship #Lavrion #SailingNews
Aspire leads as 5.5m World Championship finally gets underway
Aspire dominates the 5.5 Metre World Championship with impressive wins in Lavrion, Greece.
#5.5Class #int_5.5_metre_class #SailingChampionship #Lavrion #RaceResults
52 Super Series – Valencia Sailing Week – Day 1
Paprec leads the 52 SUPER SERIES in Valencia with impressive performances in a competitive fleet of 16 boats from 11 nations.
#52SUPERseries #Paprec #ValenciaSailing #TP52 #sailing
Racing on the edge reveals the psychology behind SailGP success
Explore episode five of Racing on the Edge, showcasing Los Gallos and NorthStar’s unique team cultures during SailGP’s thrilling 2026 Championship.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #RacingOnTheEdge
Picot and Herbert crowned in Sardinia in dramatic final day
Vaina Picot and Sean Herbert triumph in Sardinia’s dramatic Wingfoil Racing World Cup, setting the stage for an exciting finale in Brazil.
#WingfoilRacing #Sardinia2026 #SailingChampionship #WorldCupVictory
