Ireland’s Headcase wins J/24 World Championship in Melbourne comeback
Ireland’s Headcase wins the 2026 J/24 World Championship in Melbourne, overturning a two-point deficit as Australia’s Checkmate and Haywire complete the podium.
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Basile Bourgnon wins the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe in the Ocean Fifty class
Basile Bourgnon claims victory in the Ocean Fifty class at the Route du Rhum, marking a historic win at just 24 years of age.
#RouteDuRhum #OceanFifty #OceanFifty
Sizing up the competition at Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship
The Nautilus Marine Insurance SSORC promises fierce competition as past champions return to challenge for glory on Sydney Harbour this November weekend.
#SSORC #SydneySailing #YachtRacing #MarineInsurance #MiddleHarbourYachtClub
Meet the Teams at Harken International Youth Match Racing 2026
Discover the teams competing in the Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship 2026 at RPAYC.
#Harken #YouthMatchRacing #Sailing2026 #RPAYC #MatchRacing
Introducing the LYNX A-Class Catamaran
Discover the innovative LYNX A-Class catamaran from Fast Forward Composites, combining lightweight performance with cutting-edge design and technology.
#LYNX #ACatamaran #FastForwardComposites #SailingNews #HighPerformance
Mercury Marine Australia backs Team Australia’s America’s Cup campaign
Mercury Marine Australia joins Team Australia’s 2027 America’s Cup campaign, supplying V10 Verado 425hp outboards to power its chase boats in Naples.
#TeamAustralia #AmericasCup #AC38 #MercuryMarine #Naples2027 #AustralianSailing
GGR News – Injuries, rescue and disqualification reshape the game!
The 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race sees injuries and retirements reshape the leaderboard as sailors press on towards Les Sables-d’Olonne.
#GGR2026 #GoldenGlobeRace
Light Winds Challenge Leaders in Route du Rhum
Guirec Soudée finishes fourth in the Route du Rhum, while Corentin Horeau leads the IMOCA class towards victory in Pointe-à-Pitre.
#RouteDuRhum #SailingNews #OceanFifty #IMOCA
GGR News – Successful rescue of Guy Deboer
Guy deBoer was safely rescued from his yacht SPIRIT in a dramatic operation by the Brazilian Navy, 870 miles off Rio de Janeiro. Updates to follow.
#GuyDeBoer #SPIRIT #GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #BrazilianNavy
18ft Skiffs – Spring Championship – Race 5
Race 5 of the SIXT Spring Championship on Sydney Harbour saw Rag & Famish Hotel triumph despite challenging 30-knot winds.
#18footers #SailMedia #SydneyHarbour #SailingNews #SpringChampionship
Tom Laperche wins Route du Rhum 2026 as Coville and Burton complete Ultim podium
Tom Laperche wins the 2026 Route du Rhum in record time aboard SVR-Lazartigue, with Thomas Coville second and Louis Burton completing the Ultim podium.
#RouteDuRhum2026 #RouteDuRhum #TomLaperche #UltimClass #OffshoreSailing #SoloSailing
Black Foils sign rising talent Jake Pye
Rising star Jake Pye joins New Zealand’s Black Foils team, training at SailGP’s Pensacola base as they prepare for upcoming events.
#JakePye #BlackFoils #SailGP #NewZealandSailing #RisingTalent
Manly 16s Club Champs – Heat 4 – Report
In a thrilling race, Daniel Turner and BMS claimed victory by 7min:53sec, showcasing strategic rig decisions at the club championship.
#Manly16s #sailingnews #BMS #clubchampionship #sailingresults
Exciting Lineup for Etchells NSW Championship 2026
World champions and top sailors gather for the Etchells NSW Championship 2026 at Pittwater from 20-22 November.
#EtchellsChampionship #SailingNews #PittwaterRegatta #RPAYC #LuckyAndPeps
J/24 Worlds open in Melbourne after tricky Invitation Race
The 2026 J/24 World Championship opens in Melbourne after a tricky Invitation Race, with sailors from 10 nations gathering at Sandringham Yacht Club.
#J24Worlds2026 #J24 #OneDesignSailing #PortPhillip #SandringhamYachtClub #WorldChampionships
Finding Dory flotilla prepares for another Atlantic crossing season
Finding Dory’s Atlantic cruising flotilla prepares for 2026–27 after more than 500 yachts joined last season, supported by the free noforeignland platform.
#FindingDory #noforeignlandgroup #no.foreign.land #AtlanticCrossing #CruisingSailors #BluewaterSailing #OceanSailing
Australian Yachting Campionships returning to Sydney in 2028
The Australian Yachting Championships will return to Sydney in 2028, hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.
#AustralianYachtingChampionships #AustralianSailing #SydneySailing #CruisingYachtClub #SouthernCrossCup
Route du Rhum 2026 – Horeau Leads the Race
Corentin Horeau leads the Route du Rhum as the race unfolds with intense competition among sailors.
#RouteDuRhum #SailingNews #CorentinHoreau #BorisHerrmann #IMOCA #OceanRace
44Cup to make its debut in Cartagena next week
The 44Cup makes its debut in Cartagena, Spain, with exciting races set to determine the season champion.
#44Cup #Cartagena #AlephRacing #regatta
2027 Aus O’pen Skiff Champs – Enter Now
Join the Australian O’pen Skiff Championships at Keppel Bay Sailing Club from 2–8 January 2027. Register by 9 November for a T-shirt!
#openskiffaus #SailingChampionships #KeppelBay #SailingAustralia #YouthSailing
Australian Superyacht Conference expands to two days in Sydney for 2027
Australian Superyacht Conference 2027 returns to Sydney on 1–2 March with a two-day programme, Sydney Harbour excursion and early bird registration.
#AustralianSuperyachtConference #SuperyachtAustralia #SuperyachtIndustry #SydneyHarbour #MarineIndustry #Superyachts
GGR News – 60 days – 8,000 miles – 12 skippers
Updates on the McIntyre Golden Globe Race 2026 highlighting challenges and competitors.
#GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #sailingnews #solosailing #yachtrace
18ft Skiffs – Spring Championship – Race 5 preview
Preview of Race 5 in the SIXT Spring 18ft Skiff Championship with Emma Rankin leading the series.
#SIXTSpringChampionship #18footers #ClubMarine #EmmaRankin #SailMedia #SydneyHarbour
First female coxswain milestone for Marine Rescue Iluka Yamba
Marg Deguara makes history as the first female Coxswain for Marine Rescue Iluka Yamba.
#MarineRescue #Coxswain #WomenInSailing #Volunteer
Historic Sydney to Newcastle yacht race returns in 2026
The historic Sydney to Newcastle yacht race returns in 2026, celebrating offshore racing heritage.
#SydneyToNewcastle #YachtRace #OffshoreRacing #SailingAustralia #HistoricRace
Charles Caudrelier and the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild turn back towards Lorient
Charles Caudrelier’s Maxi Edmond de Rothschild turns back after damage in the Route du Rhum.
#MaxiEdmonddeRothschild #CharlesCaudrelier #RouteDuRhum #GitanaTeam #SailingNews
Australian Sailing Team names 2027 World Sailing Championships team
The Australian Sailing Team reveals its squad for the World Sailing Championships in Brazil, marking a key step toward Olympic qualification.
#AustralianSailing #SailingChampionships #OlympicSailing #LA2028 #FortalezaSailing
InfoTrack SuperMaxi Returns for Sydney Hobart 2026
InfoTrack SuperMaxi returns for the 2026 Sydney Hobart with a new Starlight charity partnership, Matty J onboard and expanded live-streaming coverage.
#InfoTrack #RolexSydneyHobart #SydneyHobart2026 #SuperMaxi #StarlightFoundation #OffshoreSailing
Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe – Head-to-heads increase the pace
Exciting updates from the Route du Rhum 2026 as leaders race towards Guadeloupe.
#RouteDuRhum #Sailing #TomLaperche #UltimClass #IMOCA
NEXT GEN Youth Team Heads to J/24 Worlds 2026
Five Victorian youth sailors will compete at the 2026 J/24 World Championship aboard NEXT GEN, a restored yacht backed by volunteers and sponsor Epigen.
#J24Worlds2026 #J24 #YouthSailing #NEXTGEN #OneDesignSailing #SailingAustralia
Gekko wins J/24 Pre-Worlds in Melbourne after dramatic weekend
Japan’s Gekko wins the 2026 J/24 Pre-Worlds in Melbourne on countback after three straight victories, ahead of Ireland’s Headcase.
#J24 #J24Worlds2026 #J24PreWorlds #OneDesignSailing #PortPhillip #YachtRacing
Favourites in front after sunny, downwind Route du Rhum start
Leading sailors emerge in the early stages of Route du Rhum, showcasing a thrilling start in favourable conditions.
#routedurhum.officiel #OceanSprint #Guadeloupe #BrittanySailing
Tasmanian yacht Advantedge wins line honours in 2026 Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race
Advantedge secures line honours in the 2026 Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race amid challenging conditions.
#OceanRacingClub #orcv_racing #MelbourneToDevonport #SailingNews #RudderCup
18ft Skiffs – Club Champs Race 2
Yandoo clinched a narrow victory in Race 2 of the 18ft Skiffs Club Championship on Sydney Harbour, showcasing thrilling competition.
#18footers #SailMedia #SydneyHarbour #SailingNews #Yandoo #ClubChampionship
Matador and Beau Ideal claim honours at Australia Cup
Matador and Beau Ideal secure major wins at the LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup on Sydney Harbour.
#SailingAustralia #AustraliaCup #SydneyHarbour
Performance Sailcraft launches Magic in Australia
Performance Sailcraft launches Magic in Australia, reducing the upfront cost of a new dinghy by up to 70% – Including ILCAs.! Magic in AustraliaBuy a new ILCA with 30% initial Payment24 interest free rental paymentsSmall residual “optional payment” to buy…
SailGP – Racing on the Edge
DS Automobiles France sets a new sailing speed record, surpassing ROCKWOOL Racing at 107.63 km/h.
#SailGP #speedrecord #DSAutomobiles #ROCKWOOL #BondsFlyingRoos
Belcher and Johnson recognised with Australian Sailing life memberships
Australian Sailing recognises Daniel Belcher and Barry Johnson with Life Memberships for their outstanding contributions to the sport.
#AustralianSailing #LifeMembership #SailingCommunity #Belcher #Johnson #SailingAchievements
Jackson and Wearn take top honours at 2026 Australian Sailing Awards
Stacey Jackson and Matt Wearn honoured at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards, celebrating significant achievements in sailing.
#AustralianSailing #SailingAwards #StaceyJackson #MattWearn #SailingCommunity
WHITEFOX RE Achieves Back-to-Back Wins
WHITEFOX Real Estate sails to victory in Manly 16s series with impressive back-to-back wins.
#Manly16s #youthsailing #sailingcompetition
#SailingAustralia
