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The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta showcased thrilling sailing with strong winds and competitive racing, drawing crowds to celebrate this iconic event.
#AADRegatta #AucklandRegatta #SailingNZ #SailorsLife
Congratulations to the crew of Sodebo Ultim 3, who made history on Sunday, January 25 by setting the new Jules Verne Trophy record
@SodeboVoile
The all-female crew of The Famous Project CIC completes a historic non-stop circumnavigation of the globe, marking a milestone in women’s sailing.
#TheFamousProject #WomensSailing #JulesVerneTrophy #OceanChallenges #SailingAdventure #WomenInSport
Join the 18ft Skiffs on Sydney Harbour this Sunday for the Queen of the Waves race, continuing a cherished Australian sailing tradition since 1938.
#Australian18Footers #18footers #SailMedia #QueenOfTheWaves #SailingAustralia
The Festival of Sails 2026 concluded with thrilling racing on Corio Bay, celebrating champions and community spirit at Geelong’s iconic waterfront.
#FestivalOfSails #GeelongSailing #AustralianSailing
Performance Cruising Yachts has been appointed as the exclusive Australian dealer for the full Hanse Yachts AG portfolio, including Hanse, Moody, Dehler, Sealine, Fjord and Ryck. We are proud to announce the addition of these 6 brands to our stable.
@performancecruising #performancecruisingyachts
Celebrating the 2026 Australia Day Honours, Australian Sailing recognizes Geoffrey Davidson and Philip Jenkinson for their contributions to the sport.
#AustSail #Sailing #AustraliaDay
The Balmain team secures a thrilling victory in the President’s Trophy Pointscore race on Sydney Harbour, showcasing their sailing prowess in 14-knot winds.
#18skiff #sailmedia #18ftSkiffs #SydneyHarbour
The Festival of Sails in Geelong boasts thrilling racing on Corio Bay, showcasing tight competition and exciting action.
#FestivalOfSails #GeelongSailing #AusSailing
The Ocean Race 2027 begins in Alicante and sails to Auckland, marking a record-breaking journey of 14,000 nautical miles around the globe.
#TheOceanRace #SailingAustralia #Auckland
BIA launches the Go Boating SA campaign to promote safe and enjoyable boating across South Australia, supporting marine jobs and community engagement.
@BoatingIndustryAssociation #GoBoatingSA #SailingAustralia #SouthAustralia
The all-women crew of The Famous Project CIC faces the final challenge of their historic circumnavigation near Brest amid fierce winter storms. Stay tuned!
#AustralianSailing #SailingNews #WomenInSailing
The GLOBE40 2025/2026 features an incredible showdown in Valparaiso, with a nail-biting finale and record-breaking performances.
#GLOBE40 #SailingAustralia #SydneyToValparaiso
Italy shines at the 2026 ILCA Under-21 Worlds in Lanzarote, winning gold in all categories amid thrilling finishes and challenging conditions.
@ilcasailing #ilca_sailing #SailingAustralia #ILCA #SailingNews
The Festival of Sails kicks off in Victoria, featuring over 260 boats and thrilling races, including the historic Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race.
#FestivalofSails #SailingAustralia #Geelong
The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta returns on 26 January 2026, celebrating maritime culture with new features and record-breaking participation. Join us!
#AADRegatta #SailingNewZeland #AucklandRegatta #SailingNews
Britain’s America’s Cup team reveals new identity ‘GB1’ and appoints Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher as the helm for the 38th America’s Cup.
#AthenaRacingGBR #SailingAustralia #AmericasCup #GB1
Read about the launch of the America’s Cup Partnership with Louis Vuitton in Naples, Italy, paving the way for the historic 38th America’s Cup in 2027.
#AmericasCup #SailingAustralia #LouisVuitton
Palanad 4 captures overall victory in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, completing the challenging 3,000 mile journey from Lanzarote to Antigua!
#RORCTransatlanticRace #SailingAustralia #Palanad4
Emirates renews its sponsorship of Emirates Team New Zealand ahead of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples, reinforcing their long-standing partnership.
#Sailing #EmiratesTeamNZ #AmericasCup #Australia
The Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix kickstarts the 2026 season with breathtaking racing amid fierce conditions and crowd excitement along the Fremantle coastline.
#SailGP #Perth #SailingAustralia
Discover the challenges faced on Day 2 of the 2026 ILCA U21 Worlds in Lanzarote, with unpredictable winds testing sailors’ resilience and adaptability.
#ILCA #SailingAustralia #Lanzarote2026
The Balmain team clinched the 2025-26 Australian 18ft Skiff Championship in Sydney Harbour after a thrilling final race on January 19, 2026.
#SailingAustralia #18ftSkiff #SydneyHarbour
Raven triumphs in its debut at the RORC Transatlantic Race, claiming monohull line honors and the IMA Trophy in Antigua; a historic achievement for sailing.
#Sailing #RORC #Antigua
Mack One triumphs at the VX One Australia National Championship in Moreton Bay, securing their seventh title amid challenging racing conditions.
#VXOne #SailingAustralia #MoretonBay
Emirates GBR wins the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix, defending their title and showcasing exceptional racing in challenging conditions on Fremantle’s waves.
#SailGP #Perth #Sailing
Day Two of the 2025-26 Australian 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour saw Black Knight make history as the first international heat winner.
#SailingAustralia #18ftSkiffs #SydneyHarbour
Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo wins the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, setting a record time from Lanzarote to Antigua in an epic duel with Zoulou.
#RORC #SailingAustralia #TransatlanticRace
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers completed over 4,500 rescues in 2025, highlighting Lake Macquarie as the busiest region for boating assistance.
Artemis with the U.S. and France are tied on points for Championship Sunday after a chaotic SailGP opener in Perth, . Who will claim victory?
#SailGP #Perth #SailingAustralia
Yandoo wins Race 1 of the Australian 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour, setting the pace for the competition amidst challenging weather conditions.
#SailingAustralia #18ftSkiffs #SydneyHarbour
The Rag & Famish Hotel’s young 18ft skiff team impresses in their rookie season, preparing for the Australian Championships on Sydney Harbour.
#18ftSkiffs #sailmedia #SkiffChampionships #SydneyHarbour
The first Preliminary Regatta for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup will take place in Cagliari, Sardinia, from May 21-24, 2026, offering thrilling sailing action.
#AmericasCup #SailingAustralia #Cagliari2026
Louis Tilly and Pearl Lattanzi triumph at the inaugural WASZP Asia Pacific Championship in Brisbane, showcasing thrilling racing across five days.
AMAALA Yacht Club partners with the World Match Racing Tour, enhancing Australia’s sailing scene with equal prize money for genders starting December 2026.
#SailingAustralia #WMRT #AMAALEYachtClub
The Fremantle Doctor is claiming victims as teams try to tame the wild conditions. This is what racing is about – high winds, challenging sea conditions. Pure adrenaline.
Walter Heeley wins the 2026 Australian Optimist Open Championship in Hobart, dominating the event with six wins across eleven races.
Discover the thrilling Day 4 update from the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race as MOD70s soar towards Antigua with remarkable speeds.
The GLOBE40 class40 racing yacht BELGIUM OCEAN RACING just passed legendary Point Nemo in the Pacific, showcasing incredible speed on their journey to Valparaiso.
Light winds frustrate 150 Optimist sailors at the 2026 Musto Australian International Dinghy Championship in Hobart
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