Hamilton Island Race Week – Final Day
Discover the final results and highlights from the Hamilton Island Race Week 2026.
#HamiltonIslandRaceWeek #HIRW2026 #WildOatsX #Whitsundays #Sailing #YachtRacing #AustralianSailing
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The latest news from the world of yachting and sailing including yacht & dinghy reviews, cruising and destination information plus the latest boating gear as well as inshore and offshore racing updates and regatta schedules. All things Sailing, Sail Racing, Sailboats and more.
SCIBS 2027 exhibitor applications now open
Exhibitor applications for the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2027 are now open. Apply early to secure your spot at Australia’s premier marine event.
#SCIBS2027 #BoatShow #MarineLifestyle #GoldCoast #ExhibitorApplications
World Match Racing Tour finals set for historic double-header at Amaala Yacht Club
The World Match Racing Tour and Women’s Finals will debut at AMAALA Yacht Club this November, featuring equal prize purses.
#worldmatchracingtour #AMAAALYachtClub #MatchRacing #WomensMatchRacing
Graham Bailey wins 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix
Graham Bailey claims victory in the 2026 Edinburgh Cup with a race to spare, making history with GBR192 Bluebottle.
#EdinburghCup @internationaldragonsailing #intdragon #BritishDragonAssociation @britishdragons
France set new SailGP speed record on wild opening day in Sassnitz
DS Automobiles Team France achieves 107.63 km/h, breaking the SailGP speed record in Sassnitz.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #France #SpeedRecord #Sassnitz
Hamilton Island Race Week Day 5 – Final-day battles take shape
As Hamilton Island Race Week nears its finale, new leaders emerge in various divisions, promising an exhilarating conclusion to the 41st event.
#HamiltonIslandRaceWeek #HIRW2026 #WildOatsX #Whitsundays #Sailing #YachtRacing #AustralianSailing
Youngblood claims back-to-back season titles with M32 North American Championship victory
Miles Julien’s YoungBlood secures the Hayden Goodrick Trophy at the M32 North American Championship in Newport, capping a stellar season.
#M32World #Newport
Nominations now open for World Sailing Awards 2026 in Qingdao
Nominations for the World Sailing Awards 2026 in Qingdao are now open, recognising outstanding contributions to sailing. Don’t miss the chance to nominate!
#WorldSailingOfficial #SailingAwards #SailingAustralia
Drummoyne Cup 2026 – Register now
Join us for the annual Drummoyne Cup, celebrating the spirit of Cherub sailing with exciting races, drinks, and live music this September!
#DrummoyneCup #CherubSailing #AustralianSailing
International Jury announced
The Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2026 announces its international jury, celebrating top marine photography from around the globe.
#Pantaenius #YachtRacing #PhotographyAward #Sailing #MarinePhotography
Things are about to get spicy in Sassnitz 🇩🇪
Australia’s SailGP team heads to Sassnitz with a 12-point lead, aiming to extend their dominance in the upcoming event. Get ready for thrilling racing!
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #AusSailing
Hamilton Island Race Week – Day 4
Hamilton Island Race Week Day 4 featured vibrant yacht presentations and exciting racing in the Whitsundays, setting the stage for thrilling outcomes this Saturday.
#HamiltonIsland #SailingAustralia #RaceWeek
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race – Pace declared overall winner under IRC
Johnny Vincent’s Volvo 70 Pace wins the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, securing both IRC Overall and Monohull Line Honours in Cowes.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #AustralianSailing
Hermionie Ghicas and Erik Scheidt crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Champions
Ghicas and Scheidt crowned champions at the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships after a thrilling competition.
#ILCASailing #YouthWorlds #Aarhus #SailingChampionships
Wild Oats X breaks through on a wild Day 3 at Hamilton Island Race Week
Wild Oats X claimed its first IRC win as strong trade winds and rain squalls delivered a wild Day 3 at Hamilton Island Race Week 2026.
#HamiltonIslandRaceWeek #HIRW2026 #WildOatsX #Whitsundays #Sailing #YachtRacing #AustralianSailing
Counting down to 2026 Magnetic Island Race Week start!
The countdown to the highly anticipated 2026 Magnetic Island Race Week is on, with top competitors ready to race.
#SMIRW #MagneticIsland #miraceweek #SailingAustralia
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race – Palanad 4 secures second overall
Antoine Magré’s Palanad 4 secures second overall in the intense RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, showcasing remarkable speed and resilience.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #SailingNews
ILCA 6 Youth Worlds – Shifty winds on penultimate day
Shifty winds challenge competitors on the penultimate day of the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Bay, leaving sailors eager for more races.
#ILCASailing #YouthWorlds #Aarhus #SailingChampionships
Sail Expo 2026 – Australia’s largest dedicated Sailing Show set for October
Join us for Sail Expo 2026 at RPAYC, showcasing diverse yachts and marine products on 17-18 October.
#SailExpo #SailingAustralia #RPAYC
Aegean Regatta 2026 – Final Countdown
The Aegean Regatta 2026 is just days away, promising thrilling competition and cultural experiences across the Eastern Aegean.
#Aegean.Regatta #aegeanregatta #GreekSailing #OffshoreRace
Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris – 2026 470 World Champions
Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris triumph at the 2026 470 World Championship in Enoshima, Japan, securing the title after intense races.
#SailingAustralia #470WorldChampionship #Enoshima
Northshore Yachts set for second Pittwater Regatta at RMYC Broken Bay
The Elite Yachting Services Northshore Pittwater Regatta returns to RMYC Broken Bay this October, bringing Northshore owners together for a weekend of racing, camaraderie and socialising on Pittwater.
#NorthshorePittwaterRegatta #NorthshoreYachts #RMYCBB #Pittwater #YachtRacing
Beyond the Fine Print – What Every Australian Boat Owner Should Know About Marine Insurance
What should boat owners look for when choosing marine insurance? Pantaenius shares some of the key questions Australian sailors should ask before they need to make a claim.
#Pantaenius #MarineInsurance #BoatInsurance #YachtInsurance #SailingAustralia #BoatOwnership
2026 McIntyre Golden Globe arrives in Les Sables-d’Olonne
Seventeen sailors gear up in Les Sables-d’Olonne for the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race, facing an extraordinary challenge ahead.
#GGR2026 #SailingAustralia #GoldenGlobeRace #oceanadventure
USA 1 crowned 2026 Team Racing World Champions in Stockholm
USA 1 clinches the 2026 Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm, defeating USA 2, while Great Britain secures bronze. A historic event for sailing!
#TeamRacing #WorldChampionship #Sailing #Stockholm
Pace takes line honours in Round Britain and Ireland race
Pace wins Monohull Line Honours at the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, completing an epic 1,805-nautical-mile journey in Cowes.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #SailingNews
Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 – A Spectacular Start
Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 kicked off with thrilling racing and strong performances, including Mark Spring’s young crew taking the lead in IRC Division 1.
#HamiltonIslandRaceWeek #AustralianSailing #SailingNews
Two new World Champions crowned in Istanbul
In Istanbul, Alessandro Tomasi and Vaina Picot clinched the Formula Wing World Championships, showcasing thrilling racing on the Bosphorus.
#WingFoilRacing #FormulaWing #SailingChampionships #Istanbul2026
Harken celebrating 20 years of service – Misha Begecki
Misha Begecki celebrates 20 years with Harken Australia, recognised for unmatched expertise and dedication in the sailing industry.
#HarkenAUS #SailingIndustry #Milestone #20Years
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron LOTS regatta
Entries are now open for the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron Ladies of the Sea Coaching Regatta, welcoming female sailors of all skill levels.
#RSYS #SailingRegatta #LadiesOfTheSea #SailingAustralia
Parade along the waterfront opens the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds
The 2026 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds kicked off in Aarhus with a vibrant parade featuring 429 sailors from around the globe, ready for six days of racing.
#ILCASailing #YouthWorlds #Aarhus #SailingChampionships
The Spit Boat Show returns – Nov 7-8 – Register Now!
Join Eyachts at The Spit Boat Show, November 7-8, for an exclusive showcase of luxury vessels and boating innovations.
#TheSpitBoatShow #Eyachts
World Sailing’s new offshore engagement initiative supports OSR development
World Sailing’s new initiative empowers the offshore sailing community, enhancing engagement in the Offshore Special Regulations development process.
#WorldSailingOfficial #OffshoreSailing #SailingRegulations #SailingSafety
Champions under pressure as Formula Wing Worlds begin in Istanbul
The 2026 Formula Wing World Championships kicked off in Istanbul, with Vaina Picot dominating the women’s races and Francesco Cappuzzo leading the men’s fleet.
#WingFoilRacing #FormulaWing #SailingChampionships #Istanbul2026
Wind returns for grand finale at Airlie Beach Race Week
The final day of the 2026 Airlie Beach Race Week saw thrilling competition, with Team Hollywood and Road Runner taking top honours under perfect sailing conditions.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #JeanneauYachts #WhitsundaySailing
Rag & Famish Hotel 18ft Skiff Racing
The young Rag & Famish Hotel team, led by Ben Crafoord, gears up for the 2026-27 18ft skiff season on Sydney Harbour with high hopes.
#18ftSkiff #RagAndFamish #SailingAustralia #SydneyHarbour
Marine Rescue NSW records second busiest July on record
Marine Rescue NSW’s busiest July saw 253 missions, with 90 emergencies, reflecting increased boating activity across the state. Stay safe!
#MarineRescue #NSWBoating #SafetyFirst #VolunteerWork #BoatingCommunity
KISS 2026 Passage Rally goes from Fear to Fabulous
Catch the latest on the ORCV KISS 2026 training program activities and how they are shaping the future of Australian sailing.
#KISS2026 #PassageRally #SailingNews #ORCV
2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship teams confirmed
Discover the six teams competing in the 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship at Fremantle from 10–13 September.
#WomensMatchRacing #FremantleSailingClub #SailingChampionships #WomenInSailing
Light air changes things up at Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week
The 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week faces lighter winds, impacting results as competitors race around Pioneer Bay in beautiful Whitsundays scenery.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #JeanneauYachts #WhitsundaySailing
