Trans-Tasman showdown the finale to day 3 of Hamilton Island Race Week
Experience the excitement of Hamilton Island Race Week’s Day 3, featuring thrilling yacht races and elite 49er competitions in the stunning Whitsundays.
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Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron invites entries for Women’s Coaching Regatta
Join the Ladies of the Sea Coaching Regatta in Sydney, 5-7 October 2025, for an empowering sailing experience for female sailors.
BIA awards 2025 Apprentice of the Year
Tom Ironside from Mac Marine Group wins the 2025 BIA Apprentice of the Year award at the Sydney Boat Show, showcasing excellence in shipwright training.
52 SUPER SERIES – Puerto Portals
The 52 SUPER SERIES kicks off in Puerto Portals, Mallorca, with fierce competition and exciting practice races ahead of the main event.
WingFoil – Double Gold for Italy in Istanbul
Italy’s Alessandro Tomasi and Maddalena Spanu clinched gold at the Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup in Istanbul
Divisional duels to Trans-Tasman clashes – HIRW 2025 hits its stride
Two days into progressive results and divisional battles are taking shape at Hamilton Island Race Week presented by AMEX.
SailGP confirms long-term commitment to racing in Germany, Australia, Brazil, USA, UK and UAE
SailGP announces long-term racing commitments in Germany, Australia, Brazil, USA, UK, and UAE, enhancing its global championship calendar.
New-look 2025 Sydney Boat Show delivers strong results
The 2025 Sydney Boat Show concluded with over 23,525 attendees exploring 400 boats and innovative products at Sydney Olympic Park from August 14-17.
Fleet storms out of Portsmouth as Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe begins
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 kicks off Leg 2 from Portsmouth, with Biotherm leading the fleet towards Cartagena and the scoring gate at The Needles.
SailGP – Aussies back on top of the season leaderboard after nail-biting Podium Final in Germany
Australia’s BONDS Flying Roos secured a thrilling second place at the Germany Sail Grand Prix, reclaiming the lead in the 2025 SailGP season.
Calm seas and close rivalries open Hamilton Island Race Week’s 40th edition
A sparkling Queensland winter’s day gently opened the starting gate for the 40th Hamilton Island Race Week on-water program
Silver for Stranksy at ILCA European Championships
Australia’s ILCA squad has wrapped up a testing week of racing at the 2025 ILCA European Championships in Marstrand ,Sweden, with Mara Stransky securing silver in the ILCA6 to headline a strong team performance. The championships delivered a true test…
SailGP – Australia lead after record-setting opening day in Germany
League breaks 100 km/h speed barrier, with ROCKWOOL Denmark setting a new record of 103.93 km/h. Germany claims an opening victory in front of a sell-out home crowd. AUGUST 16, 2025, SASSNITZ, GERMANY | Australia tops the table after a fast…
Entries Open 2025 Launceston to Hobart
Harcourts Hobart announced as naming rights sponsor for Tasmania’s celebrated offshore classic The Derwent Sailing Squadron and Tamar Yacht Club are excited to open entries for the 2025 Harcourts Hobart Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race, a true Tasmanian tradition now…
Allagrande Mapei Ready to Set Sail Again for The Ocean Race Europe
After four intense days of repairs, doubts, and relentless teamwork, Ambrogio Beccaria’s IMOCA Allagrande Mapei is ready to head to Portsmouth for the start of the second leg of The Ocean Race Europe. Since the collision on Sunday, 10 August,…
The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 – Biotherm seals win
Biotherm raced into Portsmouth with maximum points and a commanding early lead, while Malizia’s daring inshore gamble at Dover stole second place. The first leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 ended in bright but fickle conditions off the Isle…
SailGP carnage during Sassnitz practice races
AUGUST 15, 2025, SASSNITZ, GERMANY | SailGP – the most exciting racing on water – lands in another new location this weekend as Sassnitz in Germany transforms into the ultimate sporting arena. The Baltic Sea will come alive as New Zealand…
They saved the best till last as winners decided at Airlie Beach Race Week
The best of 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week was held on this, the final day, when Principal Race Officer Kevin Wilson set the fleet a Round the Bay Race around Pioneer Bay – it’s always impressive to witness…
It’s Showtime – the new-look 2025 Sydney Boat Show opened TODAY
14 August 2025 – The wait is over! The 2025 Sydney Boat Show opened its doors at 10am today, welcoming visitors to four days of boating, fishing and marine lifestyle inspiration at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. Running from 9am to 5pm daily until Sunday 17…
18ft Skiffs – Australian 18 Footers League
Evolution of Australia’s leading 18 footer club As the Australian 18 Footers League (originally known as NSW 18 Footers Sailing League) prepares for the upcoming 2025-26 season, beginning with Race 1 of the Spring Championship on October 12, it’s good…
More newbies on podium as breeze stabilises at Airlie Beach Race Week
It was the penultimate day at 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week and the forecast was right when it foretold there would be no dogs blown off chains finally, with 20 knots the top end of breeze range and…
Protocol signed for AC38 set to take place in Naples in 2027
The Defender of the America’s Cup, The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, represented by Team New Zealand, and the Challenger of Record, The Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, represented by Athena Racing, have signed the Protocol for the Louis Vuitton 38th…
Bay racing throws up some new winners at Airlie Beach Race Week
Yesterday’s lay day was enjoyed by all, but today it was back to the business of racing at 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week being held in the spectacular Whitsundays and courses were on Pioneer Bay today – giving…
The Ocean Race Europe – Paul Meilhat in control
Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm has turned pre-race promise into early dominance, leading The Ocean Race Europe into the North Sea after a clean, controlled first 24 hours. From the moment the fleet left Kiel, Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm have looked every inch…
Latest episode of SailGP’s Racing on the Edge
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025 – Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher’s return to SailGP takes center stage in the latest episode of SailGP’s behind-the-scenes documentary series Racing on the Edge, released today. “Fletcher’s Return” follows the Emirates Great Britain driver’s relentless journey to reclaim…
World Sailing named among global changemakers shortlisted for Sport Positive Awards 2025
World Sailing been shortlisted for three categories in the Sport Positive Awards 2025 in recognition of its role in creating a more sustainable, resilient, equitable, and climate-conscious future for sport. World Sailing has been shortlisted in the Inspired Inspiration category…
Australians Ready for ILCA European Showdown
The 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy is set to get underway at the Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club in Marstrand, Sweden with 11 Australians ready to take to the start line. A total of 288 sailors from…
Collision sends 2 boats back to Kiel at start of The Ocean Race Europe
All crew safe after Team Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing touch at high speed Two boats have returned to Kiel after a collision moments after the start of Leg One of The Ocean Race Europe. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande…
Trying day for some at Airlie Beach Race Week
It’s Day 3 of 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week and conditions almost mirrored those of yesterday, although there were patches of 30 plus knot winds as competitors knuckled down and got into the groove after two earlier days…
Windsurfer Spirit Sets Sail in Tuscany – Punta Ala Hosts 2025 European Championship
From September 9 to 14, the best of the European Windsurfer Class will gather in Punta Ala for an unforgettable event. With more than 170 registered athletes from 16 countries already confirmed, this championship promises to deliver an incredible show….
WingFoil – New World Champions Crowned
That’s a wrap for the final Surf-Freestyle event of the 2025 season, with Gran Canaria offering the perfect location to crown our 2025 Surf-Freestyle World Champions! Read about what happened and catch up on all the news! Event Wrap Up…
The Ocean Race Europe – Leg One to be complex and intense
Kiel – Portsmouth: Ready for Leg 1 The opening leg of The Ocean Race Europe, starting this Sunday afternoon, promises to be a demanding one. On the menu between Kiel, Germany and Portsmouth, England: The Baltic Sea, the North Sea,…
Could it possibly get better at Airlie Beach Race Week?
Another warm and sunny day in paradise and competitors set sail on Day 2 of 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week conditions were perfect as race officials worked hard to finish racing before a building breeze, forecast to hit…
Heil on Germany’s ’emotional advantage’ as big Sassnitz SailGP debut nears
With just one week to go until SailGP debuts in Germany with the Germany Sail Grand Prix | Sassnitz, home team driver Erik Heil has shared his thoughts on the significance of the event. Heil, who leads Germany by Deutsche…
Racing away at Airlie Beach Race Week
A sunny sky, 13-20 knot winds and keen competitors and equally keen volunteers heralded the start of racing at Whitsunday Sailing Club’s (WSC) 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week today, but it wasn’t all roses, as gusts creeping over 25…
Final wrap film of the 2025 Admiral’s Cup
The Admiral’s Cup is back – reborn after more than two decades. Following over two years of planning and preparation by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, its revival marked a defining moment in the Club’s centenary celebrations and the 100th…
The Ocean Race Europe enjoys grand opening days in Kiel
The Ocean Race Europe has opened in Kiel with sailors, teams, stakeholders and fans enjoying the festivities in Ocean Live Park and the speed runs on the waters off the Kiel Canal ahead of the race start scheduled for Sunday…
Holt & Forslund Crowned 2025 29er World Champions in Porto
The 2025 29er World Championship in Porto ended in high suspense — but no further racing. The results from yesterday held firm after light winds kept the fleet ashore until the final possible start time at 4:00 p.m. ⏳ Hopes remained high…
Australian Team heading to 2025 Fireball World Championship at Lake Garda
Iconic Lake Garda Awaits the Fireball Fleet Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, is set to host the 2025 Fireball World Championship – a first for the Fireball class at this iconic venue. Hosted by Circolo Vela Arco on the lake’s…
Newcastle – Australia’s Newest Hub of Superyacht Activity
Newcastle is set to become Australia’s newest destination for superyacht activity, with the construction of its first dedicated superyacht marina to be developed at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club (NCYC). The project has received a $5 million funding boost from the…
