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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
Summer arrived on the beautiful Northwest Coast of Tasmania just in time for the 58th International Mirror Class National Championship which was held at Wynyard Yacht Club from 3 – 7 January 2026
The Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 kicks off in Fremantle, Western Australia, featuring thrilling racing and innovative technology this January.
Walter Heeley leads the 2026 Australian Optimist Dinghy Championships in Hobart with a strong start, dominating the competition after day one.
SailGP announces an exciting partnership extension with Doyle Sails through 2030 ahead of the 2026 Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix.
The World ARC 2026-27 fleet has set sail from Saint Lucia, embarking on an epic circumnavigation adventure across the globe.
Miami Winter Series: Miles Julien’s Youngblood claims victory in the 2026 M32 event, marking a family podium sweep and a fresh racing season kick-off.
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race begins January 11 from Marina Lanzarote to Antigua, featuring an international fleet in ideal sailing conditions.
Heidi Bates secures her second consecutive title at the Australian 13s Championships and hints at moving to the 16s class for next season.
Ian Williams claims his record-breaking ninth title at the 2025 Match Racing World Championship in Shenzhen, China, with a thrilling final against Oscar Engström.
The 2026 Musto Australian Optimist Championship finals are set in Hobart, with the Open Division sailors ready for intense competition.
First Tracks triumphs at the TLC Healthcare Etchells Australasian Summer Championship, showcasing thrilling racing in Geelong, Australia.
GC Sails, a new Queensland 18ft skiff team, aims for success at the 2025-26 Australian Championship on Sydney Harbour, starting January 17.
Discover how the Belgium Ocean Racing team set a new 24-hour distance record of 459.78 nautical miles in the GLOBE40 race.
Nick Press and Andrew Hay win the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour with thrilling final races determining the podium.
In Shenzhen, Ian Williams claims a spot in the Match Racing World Championship final, aiming for a historic ninth title against fierce competitors.
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