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
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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
NOR published for the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Champs
The Notice of Race for the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship has been published, set to take place in Marseille, showcasing global offshore sailing talent.
#OffshoreSailing #SailingChampionship #WorldSailing #DoubleHandedWorldChampionship
The Yacht Sales Co. to showcase three Asia-Pacific premieres at SCIBS 2026
The Yacht Sales Co. showcases three Asia-Pacific premieres at the 2026 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, highlighting innovation in sailing yachts.
@YachtSalesCo #SCIBS2026 #FountainePajot #Dufour
Marinas26 – 2 weeks to go!
Join over 300 delegates for Marinas26 in Gold Coast on May 25-26, featuring networking, the latest in marina technology, and insights from industry leaders.
#Marinas26 #GoldCoast #AustralianSailing
BIA launches call for nominations for 2026 Apprentice of the Year Awards
The BIA opens nominations for the 2026 Apprentice of the Year Awards, celebrating excellence in Australia’s marine industry and skills development.
@BoatingIndustryAssociation #MarineIndustry #ApprenticeOfTheYear #BIA
52 Super Series – Puerto Portals – Day 3
Sled leads the Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week with exceptional tactics amidst fierce competition, showcasing thrilling races in Palma, Mallorca.
#52SuperSeries #sailing #PuertoPortals
Vincentia Sailing Club’s Jervis Bay Classic 2026
A fleet of 71 boats enjoyed champagne conditions at the Jervis Bay Classic, with F16 Australian champions crowned and the NSW Hobie Traveller Series decided at Vincentia.
#JervisBayClassic #VincentiaSailingClub #HobieCat #F16
SailGP returns to Bermuda’s Great Sound
The Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix returns with 12 teams competing for glory on Bermuda’s iconic waters in the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship.
#SailGP #Bermuda #BondsFlyingRoos
52 Super Series – Puerto Portals – Day 2
Provezza leads Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES with a strong performance, while Alkedo shines with two wins in a thrilling day of racing.
#52SuperSeries #sailing #PuertoPortals
Brisbane Race Week – Final Day
Brisbane Race Week concludes with record participation and thrilling competition at Moreton Bay, showcasing a vibrant community spirit in sailing.
#BrisbaneRaceWeek #SailingAustralia #MoretonBay
CIC Med Channel Race – Twists and turns along the Sardinian coast
In the fierce 2026 CIC MED CHANNEL RACE, competitors battle along the Sardinian coast with thrilling tactics and close rankings. Follow their journey!
@CIC MCR #cic_med_channel_race #Sardinia
SailGP’s Racing on the Edge returns
SailGP’s docuseries returns for its 2026 season, featuring New Zealand’s Black Foils and their youngest flight controller, Leo Takahashi, in Perth’s opener.
#SailGP #RacingOnTheEdge #BondsFlyingRoos #BlackFoils
52 Super Series – Puerto Portals – Day 1
Vayu leads the Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week after an impressive opening day, showcasing thrilling racing and tactical prowess from competitors.
#52SuperSeries #sailing #PuertoPortals
Two-time Olympic medalist embraces new challenge with Women’s International Championship
Join two-time Olympic medalist Lijia Xu as she leads her team in the inaugural New York Yacht Club Women’s International Championship in Newport, R.I.
@NewYorkYachtClubRegattas #nyyc_regattas #SailingChampionship #WomenInSports
50 years on – The Ocean Race previews a return to the City of Sails
The Ocean Race returns to Auckland in 2027, marking its first stop in New Zealand since 2018, celebrating 50 years of racing in the City of Sails.
#TheOceanRace #Auckland2027 #Sailing #KiwiSailing
TF35 Trophy 2026 – 6th season
The TF35 Trophy kicks off its sixth season with seven competitive teams across seven events, starting May 15 in Nyon, promising thrilling races ahead.
#TF35Trophy #Sailing #AustraliaSailing #SailingNews #TF35
Tragic loss of two Marine Rescue Ballina volunteers
Tragic loss for Marine Rescue Ballina as two volunteers perish during a life-saving mission off South Ballina break wall, highlighting the risks faced by rescuers.
@MarineRescue #MarineRescueNSW #Volunteers #CommunitySupport
Addition of IRC standard equates to success for new Classic Yacht Regatta
The inaugural Classic Yacht Regatta on Sydney Harbour saw 27 yachts racing under IRC Standard, ensuring its future as an annual sailing highlight in Australia.
#SailingAustralia #ClassicYachts #SydneyHarbour
Tapper storms to historic Congressional Cup triumph
In a thrilling final, Australia’s Cole Tapper led Kairos Racing to victory at the 2026 Congressional Cup in Long Beach, earning the coveted Crimson Blazer!
@CongressionalCup #worldmatchracingtour #lbycconcup
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers complete demanding boating season
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers completed over 3,147 missions this season, ensuring the safe return of 7,000 boaters across the state of NSW.
@MarineRescue #MarineRescueNSW #BoatingSafety
CIC Med Channel Race – 1000 miles offshore in the Mediterranean
The Class40 fleet kicks off the 2nd CIC MED CHANNEL RACE, covering 1000 miles in the Mediterranean, starting from Marseille amidst great winds and excitement!
#CICMCR #cic_med_channel_race #Class40
NSW Optimist Interclub 2026 – Round 1
The 2026 NSW Optimist Interclub Series kicks off at Woollahra Sailing Club, showcasing junior sailing talent on Sydney Harbour with vibrant competition and community spirit.
#nswioda #YouthSailing #OptimistSailing #WoollahraSailClub
Sail Port Stephens – Super Series Wrap
Experience the thrilling conclusion of the 2026 Sail Port Stephens Super Series with intense battles and camaraderie among racers in NSW.
#SailPortStephens #PantaeniusAustralia #YachtingAustralia
Brisbane Race Week – Day 3
Brisbane Race Week culminates with tight racing in VX One and Finn classes on Moreton Bay, as competitors prepare for today’s passage.
#BrisbaneRaceWeek #Sailing #RQYS #MoretonBay
Palma Vela Regatta – Thunderstorms and calm prevents last day of racing
Spectacular thunderstorms and calm seas marked the final day of the 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela in Palma, crowning victors across 13 classes.
#PalmaVela #ORC
Congressional Cup – Day 4 – Berntsson and Poole take control in semis
The Congressional Cup in Long Beach heats up as Aussie skipper Cole Tapper secures the final semi-final spot
@CongressionalCup #worldmatchracingtour #lbycconcup
Brisbane Race Week – Day 2
Brisbane Race Week sees the fleet expand with Danseur leading the Monohull Cruising division on Moreton Bay
#BrisbaneRaceWeek #RQYS #MoretonBay #AustralianSailing
