GGR news – So far, so good! Day 11
As the Golden Globe Race fleet races past Lanzarote, leaders Guillou and Lawless tackle repairs and weather challenges in the Atlantic.
#GGR2026 #GoldenGlobeRace
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NYYC Women’s International Championship – Team Vigilant seize control on Day 2
Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick’s Team Vigilant leads the Women’s International Championship after a stellar Day 2 on Rhode Island Sound. Stay tuned for more updates!
#NewYorkYachtClubRegattas #nyyc_regattas #WomensSailing #IC37
Bermuda Gold Cup unveils expanded 12-skipper field and new Fareast 28R fleet
The 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup confirms 12 skippers, including defending champion Johnie Berntsson, racing October 13-18 in Hamilton Harbour.
#worldmatchracingtour #BermudaGoldCup #Fareast28R #RoyalBermudaYachtClub
Marine Rescue NSW records busiest August as volunteers prepare for spring school holidays
Marine Rescue NSW has recorded its busiest August, with 273 missions as volunteers gear up for the spring school holidays ahead.
#MarineRescueNSW #BoatSafety #SailingNews #VolunteerRescue #BoatingSeason
Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 -Fleet building fast
The Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 is shaping up with a strong fleet and exciting entries from around the globe.
#RolexMiddleSeaRace #Sailing2026 #OffshoreRacing #YachtRegatta #MaltaSailing
A new season – A new threat
Canberra Airport’s CA team claims victory in the first two heats of the Manly 16ft Skiff Club series, showcasing their competitive edge for the season ahead.
#ManlySkiffClub #CASailingTeam #SkiffRacing #SailingNews #2026Season
Race to Abu Dhabi Grand Final heats up with 3 events to go
The Rolex SailGP Championship intensifies as the Bonds Flying Roos lead the charge towards the Abu Dhabi Grand Final, with key races ahead.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #RolexSailGP #GrandFinal
Sail Expo 2026 set to showcase the best of sailing on and off the water
Sail Expo 2026 at RPAYC promises exciting yacht showcases and marine products, perfect for all sailing enthusiasts. Don’t miss it!
#SailExpo #RPAYC #PantaeniusAustralia #AustralianSailing
23rd Rolex Swan Cup opens with a record fleet
The 23rd Rolex Swan Cup opens with a record fleet of 170 yachts in Porto Cervo, featuring historic and modern Nautor Swan designs.
#RolexSwanCup #NautorSwan #SailingEvent #PortoCervo #YachtRegatta
Match Racing momentum builds in Geelong ahead of Australian Youth Championship
The Open Match Racing Regatta in Geelong showcased exciting match racing, building momentum for the upcoming Australian Youth Championship in October.
#MatchRacing #Geelong #YouthSailing #AustralianChampionship #RGYC
NYYC Women’s International Championship – Swedes squeak out win in historic first race
Swede Ida Svensson clinches victory in the inaugural Women’s International Championship as competitors face challenging conditions in Newport.
#NewYorkYachtClubRegattas #nyyc_regattas #WomensSailing #IC37
Teams announced for the 2026 Women’s Match Racing Worlds
The 2026 Women’s Match Racing World Championship in San Francisco features top teams, including Australia’s Juliet Costanzo.
#WomensMatchRacing #SailingChampionship #SanFranciscoSailing #WorldSailing
Nick Craig wins OK Dinghy Europeans
Nick Craig clinches victory at the OK Dinghy Europeans in Bruinisse after a thrilling battle against Pim van Vugt and Thomas Hansson-Mild.
#NickCraig #OKDinghy #SailingChampionship #Bruinisse
2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship
Chelsea Williams leads her team to victory at the 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship in Fremantle.
#MatchRacing #WomensSailing #FremantleSailing #SailingChampionship
Leopard and North Star crowned world champions at Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Leopard 3 and North Star shine at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, showcasing remarkable sailing prowess in Porto Cervo’s stunning waters.
#imamaxi #MaxiYachtRolexCup #sailingnews #offshoreracing #PortoCervo
Ylliam 17 wins the TF35 Versoix Grand Prix
Ylliam 17 wins the TF35 Versoix Grand Prix with a consistent performance throughout the event.
#Ylliam17 #tf35class #VersoixGrandPrix #tf35trophy
Whitehead takes fifth at Kite Euros
Breiana Whitehead secures fifth place at the 2026 Kite European Championships in Akyaka, Türkiye, concluding her international season.
#AustralianSailing #FormulaKite #Kiteboarding
Bilger takes bronze for Australia at iQFOiL Worlds
Stella Bilger secures bronze for Australia at the 2026 iQFOiL Women’s World Championships, marking a major milestone in her sailing career.
#iQFOiL #AustralianSailing
With 49 entries, Class40 is the biggest and most open class on the upcoming Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe
The Route du Rhum showcases 49 Class40 entries, featuring fierce competition among top sailors like Guillaume Pirouelle and Corentin Douguet.
#Class40 #routedurhum.officiel #route_du_rhum
ARC Team USA hit the water in Naples
ARC Team USA kicks off training in Naples ahead of the Prelim Regatta, showcasing their new team and livery as they gear up for competition.
#ARCTeamUSA #AmericasCup #sailing #Naples
World ARC 2026-27 part 2 is underway
The World ARC 2026-27 fleet departs Australia, embarking on the second half of their epic sailing adventure.
#WorldARC #SailingAdventure #Circumnavigation #SailingRally #WorldCruisingClub
Charlotte Rose Crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champion
Charlotte Rose USA is the new 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champion and is also the first non-European winner in 20 years
#ILCAsailing #SailingChampionship #WomenSailors
On the limit at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Exciting conditions at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup with Leopard 3 and Jolt dominating the races.
#MaxiYachtRolexCup #sailingnews #yachtracing #offshoreracing #PortoCervo
Ylliam 17 stand out on day one of the TF35 Versoix Grand Prix
Ylliam 17 excelled on day one of the TF35 Versoix Grand Prix, showcasing top performance in light winds and competitive racing conditions.
#Ylliam17 #tf35class #VersoixGrandPrix #tf35trophy
Paul Goodison takes Brazil SailGP helm as Martine Grael departs
The Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team has announced a major crew change for the final stages of the season, with Paul Goodison taking over the helm of the F50 from Martine Grael and Marina Arndt moving into the Strategist position.
#SailGP #BrazilSailGP #PaulGoodison #MartineGrael
Noakes Group backs the next generation in major Youth Sailing Partnership
Noakes Group partners with Australian Sailing to enhance youth sailing programs, supporting the next generation of sailors across Australia.
#YouthSailing #AustralianSailing #NoakesGroup #SailingPartnership #YouthDevelopment
United by the Ocean claims victory in The Ocean Race Atlantic
United by the Ocean claims a thrilling victory in the first Ocean Race Atlantic with a close finish against 11th Hour Racing.
#theoceanrace #IMOCABoats #TransatlanticRace
Team Australia unveils elite Australian seven-sailor team
Team Australia announces a seven-sailor line-up for the 38th America’s Cup in Naples, featuring Olympic and world champions.
#teamaustraliachallenge #AmericasCup #LouisVuittonCup
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild – All systems are go
With just two months to go, the Gitana Team prepares the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild for its debut at the Route du Rhum in Saint-Malo, aiming for victory.
#RouteDuRhum #MaxiEdmondDeRothschild #GitanaTeam #SailingNews #CharlesCaudrelier
Watch the highlights of the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland
Discover the thrilling highlights from the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, showcasing top competitors and stunning footage.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #SailingNews
Dates set for 2027 Airlie Beach Race Week – save it in your calendar!
The 2027 Airlie Beach Race Week is set for 12-18 August, promising thrilling sailing and community fun in the Whitsundays.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #SailingAustralia #Whitsundays
Fast flat-water sailing as the top group begins final 500-mile push towards Lorient
The Ocean Race leaders enjoy fast conditions as they near Lorient, with DMG MORI Global One maintaining a narrow lead in the final stretch.
#theoceanrace #IMOCABoats #TransatlanticRace
127-metre Superyacht visit to Cairns highlights $1.95 million economic opportunity
A 127-metre superyacht in Cairns is set to boost the local economy by nearly $1.95 million through crew and vessel spending.
#superyacht #Cairns #economicimpact #tourism #marineindustry
Golden Globe Race underway after emotional Les Sables-d’Olonne farewell
The Golden Globe Race 2026 starts with 16 skippers embarking on a grueling journey after heartfelt farewells in Les Sables-d’Olonne.
#GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #SailingAdventure #SoloSailing #OceanChallenge
2026 IQfoil World Championships – Day 2
Steinberg and Lyons dominate at2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships in Weymouth and Portland.
#iQFOiL #AustralianSailing #Weymouth2026
2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champs – Day 2
Charlotte Rose leads the preliminaries at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship, Mara Stransky sits 4th.
#ILCAsailing #SailingChampionship #WomenSailors
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup gets underway among the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago
The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup kicks off in Porto Cervo, with Capricorno and Northstar III leading their classes after day one of racing.
#MaxiYachtRolexCup #Sailing #PortoCervo #yccs_portocervo
2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champs – Day 1
The 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship kicks off with Charlotte Rose and Emma Plasschaert sharing the lead after a windy opening day.
#ILCAsailing #SailingChampionship #WomenSailors
Taking Your Yacht Overseas? Talk to Your Insurer Before You Leave
Planning to cruise your yacht overseas? Pantaenius explains why geographical limits, destinations, crew experience and early planning should be part of your preparations.
#PantaeniusAustralia #MarineInsurance #BoatInsurance #YachtInsurance #SailingAustralia #BoatOwnership
Whitehead ready to build on strong preparation at Kite Euros
Australia’s Breiana Whitehead gears up for the 2026 Formula Kite European Championships in Türkiye, aiming for a strong performance after recent competitions.
#KiteEuropeans #BreianaWhitehead #FormulaKite #AustralianSailing
