KISS 2026 launched – Watch what happens!
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Historic Sydney Hobart champion Solveig set to shine at CYCA’s Great Veterans Race
The legendary yacht Solveig returns to Sydney Harbour for CYCA’s Great Veterans Race, celebrating over 70 years of maritime heritage and competition.
#SydneyHobart #SailingAustralia #CYCA
Congressional Cup – Day 1 – Poole dominates
The 61st Congressional Cup in Long Beach kicked off with Chris Poole taking the lead, showcasing thrilling match racing in perfect conditions.
@CongressionalCup #worldmatchracingtour #lbycconcup
The 30th Superyacht Cup Palma sells out
The Superyacht Cup Palma celebrates its 30th edition with a sold-out fleet of 24 entries, the largest in almost two decades, in Mallorca.
@thesuperyachtcup #thesuperyachtcuppalma #Sailing #Palma
Sailor signings for American Racing Challenger Team USA and Tudor Team Alinghi
Giles Scott joins Team USA as Sailing Director, enhancing their strategy for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples, Italy.
#AmericasCup #SailingNews #SailingCommunity
St Francis Yacht Club to host 2026 Women’s Match Racing Worlds
St Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco will host the 2026 World Sailing Women’s Match Racing World Championship from October 1-4, 2026, promising thrilling competition.
#SailingNews #WomensMatchRacing #AustralianSailing
Sandberg PalmaVela concludes a highly competitive edition of La Larga
The 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela concludes in Palma, Spain, featuring intense competition across six classes, highlighting the best of offshore sailing.
@rcnpalma #SandbergPalmaVela #LaLarga2026
Surf-freestyle season opens at Mondial du Vent
The 2026 GWA Surf-Freestyle season kicked off in Leucate, France, with Acherer and Suardiaz claiming impressive victories amidst tough conditions.
@wingfoilworldtour #SurfFreestyle #GWA #MondialDuVent #WingFoiling
Dominant win for Dickson at 15th Ficker Cup
Scott Dickson wins record 15th Ficker Cup in Long Beach, showcasing dominance in match racing ahead of the Congressional Cup. Exciting races anticipated!
@worldmatchracingtour #FickerCup #CongressionalCup #LongBeachYachtClub
Sail Port Stephens Super Series preview and performance wrap
The Sail Port Stephens 2026 Performance Series showcased thrilling races with multihulls, cruisers, and dinghies from May 1-3 at Nelson Bay, Australia.
#SailingAustralia #SailPortStephens #MarineEvent
Antigua Sailing Week – Final Day
Experience the excitement of Antigua Sailing Week’s final day with thrilling winds and close finishes in English Harbour
#antiguasailingweek #ASW57 #racechasecelebrate #asw2026
TP52 Gold Cup Act 3 delivers true Grand Prix racing
The Pallas Capital Gold Cup Act 3 showcased thrilling TP52 racing in Port Stephens, highlighting competitive spirit and dynamic conditions across three days.
@tp52aus #PallasCapitalGoldCup #SailPortStephens #AustralianSailing #TP52 #Super40
Team Nika wins 44Cup Puntaldia
Team Nika clinches victory at the 44Cup off Puntaldia in Sardinia, while GeMera Racing takes the golden wheels for the season leaderboard.
@44Cup #the44Cup#Sailing #Sardinia #RC44 #SailingNews
Artemis clinches 5.5 metre Alpen Cup on dramatic final day at Riva
Artemis triumphs in the dramatic finale of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Lake Garda, securing first place against stiff competition.
@5.5Class #int_5.5_metre_class #LakeGarda #AlpenCup #SailingNews
Sophia dominates IMA’s Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series
Sophia shines in the IMA Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series, setting the stage for an exciting Med season ahead for multihulls.
#imamaxi #MaxiMultihulls #CaribbeanSailing #MediterraneanSailing #SailingLife #IMACaribbean #IMAMediterranean
Sail Port Stephens – Performance Series Day 2
Day 2 of the 2026 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series features memorable racing amid ANZAC reflections, showcasing intense competition and thrilling moments.
#sailportstephens #newcastleyachtclub #SailingAustralia
Antigua Sailing Week – Day 2
The second day of Antigua Sailing Week sees thrilling competitions as the fleet navigates diverse conditions from Green Island to Little Jumby.
#antiguasailingweek #ASW57 #racechasecelebrate #asw2026
Changing fortunes at the 44Cup Puntaldia
The 44Cup Puntaldia in Sardinia showcases thrilling one-design racing, with Team Nika emerging as the new leader on the penultimate day of competition.
@44Cup #the44Cup#Sailing #Sardinia #RC44 #SailingNews
Youngblood wins M32 Season Title
Miles Julien’s Youngblood wins the M32 season title against brother Charlie in Miami’s thrilling finale, sealing the championship in style.
#M32World #Sailing #MiamiWinterSeries #M32Championship #SailingLife #Sailors #BoatLife
Vale Gordon Ingate OAM – 29.3.1926 – 24.4.2026
Sailing legend Gordon Ingate OAM passed away at age 100; a life celebrated at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and beyond, leaving a legacy in Australia sailing.
#SailingAustralia #GordonIngate #RoyalSydneyYachtSquadron #SailingNews
Wearn and Morris strike gold as Harding and Wilmot claim silver in Hyeres
The Australian Sailing Team shines at French Olympic Week, clinching two golds and a silver as they prepare for upcoming World Championships
@semaine.olympique.francaise #AustralianSailing #SailingNews #FrenchOlympicWeek #GoAussies #Sailing
Sail Port Stephens – Performance Series Day 1
The 2026 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series kicks off with thrilling racing, strong winds, and stunning views, showcasing top yachts in action.
#sailportstephens #newcastleyachtclub #SailingAustralia
Five winners from six races at halfway stage of 44Cup Puntaldia
Catch the latest highlights from the 44Cup Puntaldia where teams faced shifting breezes and fierce competition in Sardinia’s stunning waters.
@44Cup #the44Cup#Sailing #Sardinia #RC44 #SailingNews
Morris wins gold at French Olympic Week
Grae Morris clinches gold on the Mediterranean Sea, triumphing in the finals as the Australian Sailing Team gears up for upcoming medal races.
@semaine.olympique.francaise #AustralianSailing #SailingNews #FrenchOlympicWeek #GoAussies
Aleph racing edges ahead on challenging opening day of 44Cup Puntaldia
Aleph Racing leads a thrilling day at the 2026 44Cup in Puntaldia, navigating tough winds and expert tactics to secure victory in the final race.
@44Cup #the44Cup#Sailing #Sardinia #RC44 #SailingNews #AlephRacing #GeMeraRacing
Semaine Olympique Française – Day 4
Discover the latest highlights from the 57th Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères, where unexpected twists shake up the finals across various classes.
@semaine.olympique.francaise #Aussailingteam #FrenchOlympicWeek #SailingNews #Olympics2028
Celebrations in Saint Lucia for the finish of World ARC 2025-26
The World ARC 2025-26 fleet celebrates their remarkable 26,000NM circumnavigation in Saint Lucia, marking a significant sailing achievement for all crews.
#worldcruising #WorldARC #SailingCommunity #SaintLucia
2026/27 Australian Cherub National Championship registration open!
Get ready for the 62nd Australian National Championship at McCrae Yacht Club, Victoria, for a thrilling week of racing and excitement!
#AustralianCherubs #AustralianSailing #CherubClass #SailingNews #McCraeYachtClub
Semaine Olympique Française – Day 3
Sailing action heats up at the 57th Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères, as Australia dominates ILCA races and Spanish teams excel in 470s.
@semaine.olympique.francaise #Aussailingteam #FrenchOlympicWeek #SailingNews #Olympics2028
New WASZP speed record set at 31.0 knots
British sailor Toby Smith sets a new WASZP speed record of 31.0 knots at the UK Start of Season Championships in Datchet, pushing the limits of youth sailing.
#WASZP.tv @thewaszp #SailingRecord #Foiling #YouthSailing
18ft Skiffs Tradition
Lachlan Steel and crew achieved a notable 10th overall in the 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship, showcasing the spirit of Australian sailing.
#18ftSkiff #JJGiltinan2026 #AustralianSailing
Semaine Olympique Française – Day 2
The 57th Semaine Olympique Française sees Italian sailors dominate in Hyères as pressure builds for the elimination phase ahead of medal races this weekend.
@semaine.olympique.francaise #Aussailingteam #FrenchOlympicWeek #SailingNews #Olympics2028
Svea and Rainbow set to race at the Superyacht Cup Palma
J Class rivals Svea and Rainbow are set to compete at the Superyacht Cup Palma, June 2026, showcasing thrilling sailing in Spain’s premier regatta.
@OfficialJClass #SuperyachtCup2026 #JClassRacing #PalmaSailing
Entries flow in for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race sees 11 entries including defending champions, as anticipation builds for this iconic Australian sailing event.
#NoakesSydneyGoldCoast #SydneyGoldCoastYachtRace #SailingAustralia
Perfect trade wind conditions for the classic regatta finale
Experience the excitement of the Antigua Classic Regatta finale, where crews celebrated under perfect trade wind conditions and fierce competition prevailed.
@AntiguaClassics #ClassicYachts #SailingAntigua #VintageYachts #SailorsLife #Regatta
Champagne sailing as la Semaine Olympique Française begins in Hyères
The 57th Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères kicked off with exciting races in ideal Champagne sailing conditions, showcasing top talents from 59 nations.
@semaine.olympique.francaise #Aussailingteam #FrenchOlympicWeek #SailingNews #Olympics2028
Australian Sailing Team ready to race French Olympic Week
The Australian Sailing Team gears up for the French Olympic Week in Hyères, featuring top athletes competing across 10 Olympic classes.
#Aussailingteam #FrenchOlympicWeek #SailingNews #Olympics2028
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta – Day 3
Day 3 of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta brings bumpy seas and exciting races, with Charm III leading the Vintage Class in sunny conditions.
@AntiguaClassics #ClassicYachts #SailingAntigua #VintageYachts #SailorsLife #Regatta
Short course offshore sprint – Great test for crew
The Coastal Sprint in Bass Strait showcased 13 boats, with Ginan winning amidst challenging conditions, testing new crew in Australian sailing’s competitive scene.
@OceanRacingClub #SailingAustralia #OceanRacing #BassStrait
Sail Port Stephens – Commodores Cup Wrap
The 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup shines as the best yet, with thrilling racing and strong competition across divisions in beautiful Port Stephens.
#sailportstephens #newcastleyachtclub #SailingAustralia #CommodoresCup2026
