RORC North Sea Race 2026 – Jetpack powers home
Diederik Forma’s Jetpack wins the 2026 North Sea Race, showcasing exceptional sailing skills in a thrilling competition from Harwich to Scheveningen.
@RoyalOceanRacingClub #rorcracing #IRC
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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec – Magnificent start in ideal conditions
Loïs Berrehar leads the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec opening leg in ideal conditions off the coast of Brittany, showcasing thrilling sailing action.
#LaSolitaireDuFigaro #lasolitairedufigaropaprec #SailingNews
PBs and breakthrough results for Australian crews at 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds
The 2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships in Quiberon saw Australian sailors excel, with Harry Price and Max Paul finishing sixth overall in a thrilling finale.
#AustralianSailing #SailingNews #49erWorlds
Mayo wins 3rd straight Etchells Worlds
James Mayo and his team aboard Magpie AUS 1526 clinched the 2026 Etchells World Championship title in San Diego’s thrilling final race!
#EtchellsWorlds #SailingAustralia #MagpieChampions
Viana do Castelo delivers for the 2026 World title showdown
Viana do Castelo shines in the 2026 World Championship, showcasing thrilling kitefoiling conditions and crowning new champions in an unforgettable finale.
@kiteclasses #VianaDoCastelo #WorldChampionship
Morris ready to rumble at iQFOiL European Championships
Australia’s Grae Morris returns to the iQFOiL European Championships in Portimão, Portugal, aiming for gold after a strong season start.
@aussailingteam #iQFOiL #SailingNews
One day to go before the start of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Get ready for the thrilling start of the 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec in Perros-Guirec, featuring 36 sailors tackling unpredictable weather conditions.
#LaSolitaireDuFigaro #lasolitairedufigaropaprec
Loro Piana Giraglia 2026
Discover the excitement of the Loro Piana Giraglia 2026, featuring elite yachts racing from Saint-Tropez to Genoa, showcasing performance and heritage.
@yachtclubitaliano #LoroPianaGiraglia #MaxiYachts #OffshoreRacing
Australian excitement builds ahead of 2026 Tasar World Championships
Discover the Australian teams gearing up for the 2026 Tasar World Championships in June, showcasing our sailing talent on the global stage.
#australiantasars #TasarWorldChampionships #SailingAustralia
Tricky conditions on final elimination day in Quiberon
Harry Price and Max Paul will go into the final day in Quiberon, France in second place.
#49ersailing #AustralianSailing
Australian ILCA squad ready to take on European Championship in Croatia
Australia’s ILCA sailors gear up for the European Championship in Kaštela, Croatia, showcasing their skills on the Adriatic Sea this May.
@aussailingteam #ILCA #EuropeanChampionship #Kastela
Whitehead’s rollercoaster week at Kite Worlds
Australian sailor Breiana Whitehead narrowly misses top-10 at the 2026 Formula Kite World Championships in Portugal after a challenging week of racing.
@aussailingteam #Kiteboarding #OlympicSailing
The TF35 trophy kicks off this weekend in Nyon!
The 2026 TF35 Trophy season kicks off this weekend at the Grand Prix de Nyon, promising thrilling races on Lake Geneva from May 15-17! Follow the excitement!
#TF35Trophy #tf35class #LakeGeneva
BIA elects Tracy Souris as first female president
Tracy Souris makes history as the first female president of the Boating Industry Association in Sydney, leading the charge for diversity in the marine sector.
@boatingindustryassociation #BoatingAustralia #BIA
Malcolm Page OAM to close Marinas26
Malcolm Page OAM will deliver the closing keynote at Marinas26 on Gold Coast, exploring the significance of boating as an iconic Australian pastime.
@MarinaIndustries #Marinas26 #MarinaIndustry
IMA Maxi Europeans – winners return
The IMA Maxi Europeans kicks off next week in Naples and Sorrento, Italy, featuring top international maxi yacht racing and exciting competition across classes.
#IMAMaxi #TreGolfiSailingWeek
A tough day in Quiberon
Day three of the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championship in Quiberon, France showcased extreme conditions demanding innovative sailing techniques.
#49ersailing #AustralianSailing
ARC Europe sailors set sail from Sint Maarten to begin their Atlantic adventure
Sailors embark on the exciting ARC Europe 2026 from Sint Maarten, kicking off their transatlantic adventure with a fleet of 36 boats heading to Bermuda.
@WorldCruising #ARCEurope #arc_rally
Australia returns to the historic America’s Cup after 26 years
Australia returns to the America’s Cup, with the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club challenging in Naples, led by an elite team including Grant Simmer, Tom Slingsby and Glenn Ashby.
#AmericasCup #TeamAustraliaChallenge
Locals and foreign raiders in for Airlie Beach Race Week
Excitement builds for the 38th Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week, with entries from locals and internationals set to compete in August.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #SailingAustralia
Ocean racers in for Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta
Join the action at the 34th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta in Melbourne from June 5-8, featuring ocean racers and exciting competition!
@AustralianWomensKeelboatRegatta #awkr.rmys #WomenInSailing
Wow Racing claim home victory at Women’s Match Race
Lea Vogelius and WOW Racing triumph at the 2026 KDY Women’s Match Race in Rungsted, Denmark, marking an impressive start to the World Match Racing Tour.
#womenswmrt #WOWRacing #WomenInSailing
Australian’s ready to fly at Formula Kite World Championships
Breiana Whitehead and Oscar Timm lead the Australian charge at the Formula Kite World Championships in Portugal, showcasing elite sailing talent.
@aussailingteam #FormulaKite #Kiteboarding #OlympicSailing
Aussie Skiffs and Cats ready to pounce in Quiberon
Australian skiff and multihull sailors gear up for the World Championships in Quiberon, France, vying for glory in the Nacra 17, 49er, and 49erFX classes.
#SailingAustralia #Nacra17 #49er #49erFX #Quiberon #WorldChampionships #AustralianSailing
ILCA World Champs return to NZ
Auckland will host the 2028 ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 World Championships, marking a significant return of Olympic-class sailing to New Zealand’s shores.
#YachtingNewZealand @ilcasailing #Auckland2028 #OlympicSailing
Pittwater decider for 2026 Gold Cup
The Pallas Capital Gold Cup finale at Pittwater promises thrilling TP52 and Super 40 racing, with tight competition and community events this weekend.
#TP52Aus #PallasCapitalGoldCup #RPAYC #Super40
PIC Coastal Classic approaches – save the date
Get ready for the 44th PIC Coastal Classic on October 23, 2026, as the fleet races from Auckland to Russell! Don’t miss out!
@PICHarbourClassicAuckland #picharbourclassic #SailingNZ
America’s Cup – Are France the underdogs?
Discover if the La Roche-Posay Racing Team can break France’s America’s Cup drought as Niall Myant-Best explores their journey in Lorient.
#AmericasCup #Lorient #LaRochePosayRacing
Sixt 18ft Skiff Team’s success
The Sixt 18ft skiff team excels in the 2025-26 season, winning the Season Point Score and Spring Championship while showcasing young talent in Sydney’s elite sailing league.
#18skiff #18Footers #SkiffRacing #SailMedia
CIC Med Channel Race – Phare40 wins by 10 minutes and 15 seconds
The PHARE 40 team triumphs in the CIC MED CHANNEL RACE 2026, winning by just 10 minutes after an intense 1141-mile race from Marseille to the Balearics.
#cic_med_channel_race #Marseille
The Friends’ School wins first SB20 Tasmanian Schools Championship
The Friends’ School triumphed at the inaugural SB20 Tasmanian Schools Championship in Hobart, showcasing exceptional sailing talent on the River Derwent.
#SB20AUS #TasmanianSchoolsChampionship #SailingAU #YouthSailing
Bonds Flying Roos – Bermuda Masterclass
Australia’s Bonds Flying Roos dominate the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, securing their second consecutive victory and extending their lead in the Rolex Championship.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #BermudaSailGP
52 Super Series – Puerto Portals – Final Day
Sled triumphs at Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week with a daring mast climb, securing victory in a thrilling season opener in Mallorca.
#52SuperSeries #sailing #PuertoPortals
Bonds Flying Roos and Los Gallos on top after wild Bermuda opener
The Bonds Flying Roos and Los Gallos are tied at the top after an exhilarating opening day of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, showcasing thrilling races and tight competition.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #BermudaSailGP
SailGP returns to Bermuda as championship fight heats up
SailGP returns to Bermuda for a thrilling championship showdown, featuring top teams and dynamic racing conditions on the Great Sound this weekend!
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #Bermuda
Inaugural SB20 Tasmanian Schools Championship in Hobart
Excitement builds as Hobart hosts the inaugural SB20 Tasmanian Schools Championship, featuring 60 young sailors competing for glory this weekend!
#SailingAustralia #SB20 #Tasmania
CIC Med Channel Race – Duel at the top
The Class40 fleet in the CIC MED CHANNEL RACE is nearing Menorca, with a thrilling duel unfolding between STELLA NOVA and PHARE40 as they race to Marseille.
#CICMedChannelRace #Class40
2026 Women’s World Match Racing tour season opens in Denmark
The 2026 Women’s World Match Racing Tour kicked off in Rungsted, Denmark, featuring top teams competing in thrilling match races. Stay tuned for updates!
@womenswmrt #WomensSailing #MatchRacing #KDYWomensMatchRace
52 Super Series – Puerto Portals – Day 4
Provezza clinches a race win at the Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES, positioning themselves as favorites for the final day showdown with three races ahead.
#52SuperSeries #sailing #PuertoPortals
The Island Cruising Pacific Rally sets sail
The Pacific Rally 2026 kicks off with nearly 190 vessels from New Zealand and Australia, embarking on an adventure across the South Pacific’s stunning cruising grounds.
#islandcruising.nz #PacificRally #SailingAustralia #CruisingCommunity #SailingAdventures #IslandCruising
