2026 NSW Hobie Cat State Championships – Match report
Wangi RSL Sailing Club hosts the thrilling 2026 NSW Hobie Cat State Championships on Lake Macquarie, showcasing diverse teams and talents.
#SailingAustralia #HobieCat #LakeMacquarie
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SailGP ‘Twilight racing’ set to light up Sydney Harbour this weekend
The KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix introduces twilight racing, as top teams battle for victory on the iconic Sydney Harbor this weekend.
#SailGP #SydneySailing #TwilightRacing
Skippers announced for 2026 Long Beach Yacht Club Ficker Cup
Long Beach Yacht Club announces eight skippers for the 2026 Ficker Cup, a key event in the World Match Racing Tour scheduled for April 24-26.
@worldmatchracingtour #FickerCup #WMRT
18ft Skiffs – Friendly 18ft skiff rivals
Two talented teenagers, Ben Crafoord and Jacob Marks, skippers in the upcoming JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship on Sydney Harbour, engage in a friendly rivalry.
#SailMedia #18Skiff #JJGiltinan
South Australia’s iconic freshwater races unite for long weekend regatta
Join the Goolwa-Milang Regatta Weekend, South Australia’s premier sailing event from 6-8 March 2026, featuring thrilling races and community spirit!
#SailingAustralia #GoolwaMilangRegatta #SACompetition
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
Casey still leads after tricky third day at Finn World Masters
Brendan Casey still leads the 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane, Australia, after a challenging day of racing with strong winds expected tomorrow. Follow the action!
#finnsailing #fgc #finngoldcup #finnclass
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
Racing
2026 Victorian State Pacer titles at Daveys Bay Yacht Club
Join the exciting State Titles this March long weekend at Daveys Bay Yacht Club on Port Phillip, welcoming all sailors in various divisions!
@PacerAustralia #PacerSailing #VictorianStateTitles #DaveysBayYachtClub
Marko Kolic wins only race on day 2 of Finn World Masters
Marko Kolic wins the sole race on Day 2 of the 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane, while Brendan Casey leads the competition overall with 4 points.
@finnclass #internationalfinnclass #finn
Bay Regatta turning into the “Ray” Regatta
Ray Roberts’ Team Hollywood dominates the 29th Bay Regatta in Phuket, winning all races and showcasing stunning scenery and competitive spirit.
#SailingAustralia #BayRegatta #PhuketSailing
Sydney Harbour Regatta – don’t miss the action!
Join us on March 7-8 for the 2026 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta featuring exciting racing and prizes for all classes!
#SydneyHarbourRegatta #SailingAustralia #NautilusMarineInsurance
RSYS celebrates 25th anniversary Hardy Cup on Sydney Harbour
The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron celebrates the 25th Hardy Cup, showcasing top U23 match racing talent on Sydney Harbour in an elite international regatta.
#RoyalSydneyYachtSquadron #rsys1862 #HardyCup #SailingAustralia #YouthMatchRacing
Brendan Casey sets the pace on opening day of Finn World Masters
Brendan Casey leads the 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane, winning two races on the opening day at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron with 107 competitors participating.
@finnclass #internationalfinnclass
18ft Skiffs – Club Champs & Season Point Score
Yandoo secures the title in Race 14 of the Australian 18 Footers League’s Club Championship on Sydney Harbour amid strong competition from Balmain and Sixt.
#18skiff #18footers #sailmedia
Geographe Bay Race Week Day 5 (Final Day…)
Geographe Bay Raceweek 2026 concludes with thrilling racing and festive celebrations as sailors gear up for next year’s competition. Celebrating camaraderie and sport!
#GeographeBayRaceweek #SailingAustralia #SailorsLife
Offshore
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
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
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
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
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
Cruising
Fountaine Pajot unveils the FP51
Discover the newly launched Fountaine Pajot FP51 in Australia, an evolution of the Aura 51, designed for comfort and performance in cruising.
#YachtSalesCo #FountainePajot #SailingAustralia #FP51
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.
Arc+ 2025 prizegiving in Grenada
Celebrate the successful culmination of ARC+ 2025 with the joyous prizegiving event in Grenada, honouring participants from around the globe.
First boat of ARC+ 2025 arrives in Grenada
The first boat of ARC+ 2025, Enjoy The Silence, arrives in Grenada after a swift transatlantic journey, greeted by joyful celebrations.
ARC 2025 fleet sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Over 800 sailors set sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia in the exciting 40th edition of the ARC Rally.
Jeanneau Sun Odysssey 415 from ShareYacht
Discover the opportunity to own a share in the new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415, available at Gibson Marina, Pittwater.
ARC+ 2025 starts in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Over 400 sailors embark on the ARC+ 2025 from Las Palmas to Cape Verde, kicking off an exciting transatlantic sailing adventure.
Performance Boating Sales named Jeanneau Sail Dealer of the Year 2025
Performance Boating Sales has been awarded Jeanneau Sail Dealer of the Year 2025, celebrating its dedication to the sailing community in Australia.
Boats & Gear
Palm Beach XI Takes Flight
Palm Beach XI successfully validated her radical new C-foil configuration, reaching 29 knots of boat speed in a beautiful 22-knot nor’easter on the iconic Sydney Harbour.
#palmbeachmotoryachts #sydneyharbour #palmbeachxi
Grand Soleil Cup Australia – Pittwater
The overall winner, Lee Hawksley on Andiamo (GS40), received an incredible prize: a hosted trip to the International Grand Soleil Cup at the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in Porto Cervo, Sardinia
#Sydneymarinebrokerage #rpayc
Sailteck GPS Compass
Sailteck unveils the GPS Compass – The Ultimate High-Performance Sailing Instrument Sailteck is proud to announce the launch of the GPS Compass. Primaryfunctions include: heading, heel, trim, speed (SOG), countdown, line distance, and time-of-day. It is also software upgradable, with…
ILCA announces new ILCA 4 MkII sail
The International Laser Class Association announces the new ILCA 4 MkII sail, enhancing supply and durability for Australian youth sailing.
@ilcasailing #ilca_sailing #AustralianSailing #ILCA #SailingNews
Grand Soleil Cup Australia Returns to Pittwater Regatta 2026
Sydney Marine Brokerage, Exclusive Australian Dealer for Grand Soleil Yachts, is proud to announce the return of the Grand Soleil Cup at the 2026 Pittwater Regatta
#Sydneymarinebrokerage #rpayc
Esteemed Italian naval architect to relocate to Australia
Acclaimed Italian naval architect and yacht designer, Valerio Rivellini has started 2026 with plans to seek sunshine and boating inspiration in Sydney.
#boatology
SB20 class and Devoti Sailing announce a strategic plan until 2030
Discover the SB20 Class and Devoti Sailing’s strategic plans for 2030, including new venues in Australia, France, and the UK for upcoming events.
#SailingAustralia #SB20Class #DevotiSailing
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 455 receives strong response at Düsseldorf International Boat Show
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 455 impresses at Düsseldorf Boat Show with eight sales; Australia welcomes it in September 2026, promising superior sailing experiences.
#performanceboatingsales #Jeanneau #SunOdyssey455 #DüsseldorfBoatShow #Sailing #AustralianSailing
Video
Alessandro Marega becomes first Italian to win Finn Gold Cup
Alessandro Marega makes history as the first Italian winner of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup, held in Brisbane, Australia, showcasing world-class sailing talent.
#finnsailing #fgc #finngoldcup #finnclass #finn #sailing #worldsailingofficial
Conditions change and points tighten on penultimate day at Finn Gold Cup
Tensions rise at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup as Brendan Casey dominates with two wins, tightening the leaderboard before the final day.
#finnclass #fgc #finngoldcup #sailing #worldsailingofficial
The sunshine state finally warms to the Finn Gold Cup
Anders Pedersen leads after a sunny Day 3 at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup, with seven races completed.
#finnclass #fgc #finngoldcup #sailing #Australia
When the going gets tough, the Finns get going
Norwegian sailor Anders Pedersen dominates Day 2 of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane, Australia, winning both races in challenging conditions.
#finnclass #finngoldcup #sailing #Australiansailing
Brutal opening day for 2026 Finn Gold Cup
Anders Pedersen shines on a challenging opening day of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane, conquering tough conditions with two race wins.
#finnsailing #fgc #finngoldcup #finnclass #finn #sailing #worldsailingofficial
Seventieth Finn Gold Cup opened in Brisbane
The 70th Finn Gold Cup has opened in Brisbane, showcasing top sailors from 15 nations at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Australia.
@InternationalFinnClass #finnclass #worldsailingofficial
The 2026 GKA Kite-Surf season kicks off shortly in Cape Verde
Sailors from 13 countries gear up for an exhilarating competition in Cape Verde.
#gkakiteworldtour #Sailing #Kitesurfing #Australia
Season’s first Wingfoil champions crowned
The Hong Kong World Cup showcased fierce competition as emerging talents upset established stars, with Yana Li and Alessandro Tomasi claiming dramatic victories.
#wingfoilracing #Sailing #WorldCup #Wingfoil #Australia
