Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 – Day 2
Day 2 of the Loro Piana Giraglia in Saint-Tropez saw thrilling races under shifting winds, with Spirit of Lorina and Django battling for supremacy on the water.
#LoroPianaGiraglia #YachtClubItaliano
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Michael Blackburn – Atlanta 1996 ignited my passion for the ILCA class
Explore Michael Blackburn’s journey from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to becoming a leading coach in ILCA sailing, reflecting on 30 years of Olympic legacy.
#ILCASailing #AustralianSailing
Loro Piana Giraglia 2026
The 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia kicks off in Saint-Tropez with exciting coastal races, showcasing top talent in a historic sailing event. Stay tuned for updates!
#LoroPianaGiraglia #YachtClubItaliano
18ft Skiffs – Mondiale VGL to deliver fleet to Europe
Australia’s 18 Footers League partners with Mondiale VGL to transport skiff teams to the 2026 European Championships in Lake Garda, Italy for a thrilling competition.
#18ftSkiffs #MarkFoyTrophy
John Calvert-Jones AM and Janet Calvert-Jones AC to support the future of SailLAB
John and Janet Calvert-Jones pledge support to SailLAB, enhancing sailing education in Australia and empowering students through innovative learning experiences.
#SailLAB #AustralianSailing #STEM
Johan Schubert wins first OK Dinghy World Title for Denmark in 46 years
Johan Schubert makes history by winning Denmark’s first OK Dinghy World title in 46 years at Skovshoved, thrilling fans with his remarkable performance.
#OK-Dinghy #WorldChampionships
Whitworths Tackers Boat Program recipients announced
Discover the 2026 Whitworths Tackers Boat Program recipients, expanding youth sailing opportunities across Australia and fostering community engagement in sailing.
#WhitworthsTackers #AustralianSailing #DiscoverSailing
WASZP class – WICA is born
The WASZP Class celebrates a pivotal moment with the launch of the WASZP International Class Association, empowering sailors globally.
#TheWaszp #Waszp.TV #WICA
Niklas Edler takes lead at OK Dinghy Worlds
Niklas Edler leads the 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship in Denmark after a thrilling opening series, showcasing intense competition and challenging conditions.
#OK-Dinghy #WorldChampionships
2026 ILCA 7 Masters Worlds opens in Athens
The 2026 ILCA 7 Masters Worlds kicked off in Athens with challenging northerly winds testing 86 sailors from 20 countries on the opening day of racing.
#ilcasailing #ilca_sailing
East Coast Championship 2026 at Woollahra Sailing Club
The 2026 East Coast Championships brought excitement to Sydney Harbour, showcasing young sailing talent across multiple classes in a vibrant regatta atmosphere.
@nswioda #EastCoastChampionships #WoollahraSailingClub
BYRA Youth Timber Boat Building Programme
BYRA’s Youth Timber Boat Building programme, designed as a pathway for young non-sailors into the sport.
@BYRAsailingClub
Ok Dinghy Worlds get underway with two light races
The 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship in Skovshoved kicks off with thrilling races as sailors battle shifty winds and strong currents. Stay tuned!
#OK-Dinghy #WorldChampionships
Sailing community recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours
James Sargeant and others from the Australian sailing community are honored in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their contributions to the sport.
#SailingAustralia #AustSail
Melbourne turns it on for final day of Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta
The Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta concluded in Melbourne, showcasing thrilling races and camaraderie among women sailors from across the region.
#AustralianWomensKeelboatRegatta #awkr.rmys #WomenInSailing
2026 ILCA 6 Masters Worlds Concludes in Athens
The championship showcased the unique spirit of ILCA Masters sailing, bringing together competitors from around the world on the waters of Athens.
#ilcasailing #ilca_sailing
Ylliam XII – Comptoir Immobilier claims Bol d’Or du Léman amid controversy
Bertrand Demole’s Ylliam XII – Comptoir Immobilier wins the 87th Bol d’Or du Léman amid controversy, showcasing resilience in Swiss sailing competition.
@tf35trophy #tf35class #BolDor
Back-to-back win for Team BAAM at Santa Maria Cup
Team BAAM, led by Allie Blecher, triumphs at the Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, defending their title against Sweden’s Anna Östling with a thrilling 3-1 win.
#SantaMariaCup #womenswmrt #EYC_santamariacup
Royal Ocean Racing Club team claims 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup
The Royal Ocean Racing Club triumphs at the 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup in Porto Cervo, showcasing exceptional sailing talent and teamwork.
#RangeRoverSardiniaCup #yccs_portocervo
Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta – Day 2
The Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta in Melbourne experiences light winds, with Sarah Clough’s Crusader leading Division 1 as racing continues.
#AustralianWomensKeelboatRegatta #awkr.rmys #WomenInSailing
2026 GKA Freestyle event comes to a thrilling close in Borkum
Maxime Chabloz and Bruna Kajiya shine at the GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup in Borkum, Germany, showcasing their skills in challenging North Sea conditions.
#gkakiteworldtour #FreestyleKite
DMG Mori Global One – The big IMOCA reveal in Lorient
Discover the unveiling of the innovative DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE in Lorient, showcasing a groundbreaking design set to revolutionize the IMOCA fleet for The Ocean Race.
#TheOceanRace #Sailing #IMOCA
Penultimate day delivers another test at ILCA 6 Masters Worlds
The ILCA 6 Masters Worlds in Athens faced challenges on its penultimate day, with exciting races and a new category for sailors over 85 years old.
#ilcasailing #ilca_sailing
Wet and light conditions beset Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta opener
The Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta faced challenging light winds on Day 1, impacting racing at St Kilda, with crews striving for victory on Port Phillip.
#AustralianWomensKeelboatRegatta #awkr.rmys #WomenInSailing
Sailors get ready to migrate north for winter
The inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race launches on June 18, showcasing Queensland’s stunning coastline and promoting family sailing experiences.
@RQYS.Manly #royal_qld_yacht_squadron #BrisbaneToBundaberg
Golden Globe Race – World first – 24/7 one-way live window into the 2026 fleet
The 2026 Golden Globe Race introduces a groundbreaking live window into the race, allowing audiences to witness skippers’ journeys without modern navigation aids.
#GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026
Rumble in the Reach
Rumble in the Reach returns to East Fremantle Yacht Club on 16 January 2027, bringing elite sailing, live coverage and spectacular racing to the Swan River.
#RumbleInTheReach #EastFremantleYachtClub
Antipodes first entry for inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race
Geoff Hill’s Antipodes is the first entry for the inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race, promising a thrilling challenge for NSW sailors this October long weekend.
#LordHoweOceanRace #RPAYC
AUS O’pen Skiff – June Update
Stay updated with the latest O’pen Skiff events in Australia, including the North Sail Coaching Clinic in Townsville and the QLD Youth Championships.
#openskiffaus #openskiff_aus
SailGP’s Racing on the Edge – Risk vs Reward
Explore the thrilling dynamics of risk and reward in SailGP’s latest episode featuring fierce competitors in Auckland’s high-stakes racing environment.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos
East Coast Championship 2026 @ Woollahra Sailing Club
Join the excitement at the 2026 East Coast Championships in Sydney, showcasing Australia’s top young sailors over the King’s Birthday Long Weekend!
@nswioda #EastCoastChampionships #WoollahraSailingClub
Offshore race completed at Range Rover Sardinia Cup
The Range Rover Sardinia Cup concluded with RORC’s Ino Veritas and Garm winning in their classes, showcasing thrilling offshore racing in Porto Cervo.
#RangeRoverSardiniaCup #yccs_portocervo
Blecher sets the pace as Santa Maria Cup gets underway
The Santa Maria Cup kicks off in Annapolis, showcasing fierce competition among top women match racing teams aiming for the championship title.
#SantaMariaCup #womenswmrt #EYC_santamariacup
Nicolas Lunven wins La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Nicolas Lunven triumphs in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2026, showcasing skill and experience to secure a historic third title in a grueling competition.
#LaSolitaireDuFigaro #lasolitairedufigaropaprec
Paul Morvan wins the third and final stage of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Paul Morvan triumphs in Le Havre, winning the final stage of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec after an intense 630-nautical-mile race in Normandy.
#LaSolitaireDuFigaro #lasolitairedufigaropaprec
Mini Tank underway with DuFLEX panel system
Discover the new 7.95m Mini Tank, a Roger Hill design built for the Whitsundays, perfect for shallow anchorage and easy trailering.
#ATLComposites #DuFLEX #Whitsundays
New formats aim to secure sailing’s Olympic future
Discover how new competition formats at Kieler Woche aim to enhance sailing’s Olympic future, ensuring thrilling race outcomes and broader spectator engagement.
#kielerwochesailing #Olympics
RORC and YCCS team take early lead at Sardinia Cup
The Range Rover Sardinia Cup kicks off with a thrilling first day of racing in Porto Cervo, showcasing fierce competition among top yacht clubs.
#RangeRoverSardiniaCup #yccs_portocervo
A Normandy winner for a trip across the English Channel
Guillaume Pirouelle and Jules Ducelier clinch victory in the 2026 CIC Normandy Channel Race, showcasing remarkable speed and skill across 816 nautical miles.
#SailingAustralia #CICNormandyChannelRace #OffshoreRacing
Tom Dolan forced to retire
Tom Dolan’s attempt to lead the La Solitaire du Figaro race ends in retirement after running aground near Île de Sein, but he is safe.
#LaSolitaireDuFigaro #lasolitairedufigaropaprec
