ARC+ 2024 starts
Blue skies at the start of the 2024 ‘ARC Season’ The 2024 ARC Atlantic sailing season is underway. The initial fleet of 94 yachts departed Las Palmas de Gran Canaria today on the 850NM voyage to Cape Verde, the first…
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Offerman and Houtman crowned 2024 Nacra 17 European Champions
Congratulations to our Aussie sailors Ruben and Rita Booth who finished the event in 5th with Brin Liddell and Rhiannan Brown in 8th, claiming Junior Bronze on the way. Junior Podium Results đ Our junior sailors made their mark: Explore…
VendĂ©e Globe – They’re off for the ultimate voyage!â
The official start of the VendĂ©e Globe took place on Sunday at 13:02. The skippers have now set off on the most famous and challenging of circumnavigations, with more than 24,000 nautical miles (45,000 km) to cover solo, non-stop, and…
RSHYR Ocean Sustainability Forum & Clean Up
This years Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race sees additional events on the calendar in the form of the Ocean Sustainability Forum and Clean Up to be hosted by Ocean Crusaders. The Cruising Yacht Club’s Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht…
World Sailing President and Board elected
At the 2024 World Sailing General Assembly, the final meeting of the 2024 Annual Conference, World Sailing Member National Authorities voted in the Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections. Incumbent President Quanhai Li (CHN) was re-elected for a further four-year term. Quanhai…
2024 North Sails Young 88 Owners Championship
The owners are on the helm for the 2024 North Sails Young 88 Owners Championship The North Sails Young 88 Northern Owners Championship are set to unfold on Aucklandâs stunning WaitematÄ Harbour, organised by Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. This yearâs regatta promises…
Nacra 17 European Championships Day 3
Aussie sailors Ruben and Rita Booth are sitting in 5th with Brin Liddell and Rhiannan Brown just behind in 8th. Four Races, Intense Competition! The Nacra 17 European Championships brought excitement today as the fleet completed four races at the…
Australia to lose ‘a big name’ and speculation on Italy’s line-up
The 2025 Season is just around the corner and the league is rife with rumors. Our pre-season podcast has dropped and is asking all the questions our fans want to know. Who could replace Andy Maloney as Kiwi flight controller,…
Defender and Challenger of Record paving the way for the 38th America’s Cup
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) and Emirates Team New Zealand are pleased to confirm that the RNZYS has accepted a Notice of Challenge for the 38th Americaâs Cup (AC38) from the Royal Yacht Squadron Limited, represented by INEOS…
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show already set to be a showstopper
The much anticipated 36th edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is on track to showcase the most spectacular vessels and marine products available in Australia during one of the boating worldâs most popular weeks. Exhibitiors applications are…
New rally format announced for Seawind & Corsair Moreton Bay Event
Multihull Central, distributors for Seawind Catamarans and Corsair Marine are pleased to announce a new format cruising rally for boat owners and crew to explore Moreton Bay and in support of charity Sailability. In 2025 the MULTIHULL CENTRAL Seawind &…
Vilamoura Sailing Launches 8th Algarve Dragon Cup
Vilamoura, Portugal â The much-anticipated 8th Algarve Dragon Cup is set to commence, with Round 1 taking place from November 8th to 10th at the world-renowned Vilamoura Sailing venue. This event marks the beginning of an exceptional Dragon sailing series…
An outline of the rules for the VendĂ©e Globe 2028 publishedâ
The organization has formalized the broad outlines of its new regulations for the next edition of the VendĂ©e Globe. The fundamental DNA of the race is preserved â a solo round-the-world race, non-stop and without assistance â and there will…
Canadian SailGP team unveils new name
November 6, 2024 // Today marks a new era for the Canadian team competing in SailGP with the unveiling of a new name, the NorthStar SailGP Team. Inspired by Canadaâs northern spirit and dedication to excellence, the NorthStar SailGP Team is steadfast in…
Australian Sailors set sail for LA 2028 at Nacra 17 European Champs
The Nacra 17 European Championships is set to commence in Palermo, Sicily, marking the first major international regatta for Australian sailors in the new Olympiad on the road to the LA 2028 Olympics. Paris 2024 Olympians Brin Liddell and Rhiannan Brown return…
Double Championship win in Bermuda for Pauline Courtois and Normandy Elite Team
(Hamilton, Bermuda â 5 November 2024) â Franceâs Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite team of Louise Acker, MaĂ«lenn LemaĂźtre, Sophie Faguet and Laurane Mettraux clinched victory at the 2024 Aspen Bermuda Womenâs Match Racing Regatta…
Marit Bouwmeester and duo of Botin and Trittel named 2024 Rolex Sailors of the Year
After a stunning year on the water, sailingâs highest achievers were honoured at the World Sailing Awards ceremony at Singaporeâs historic CHIJMES Hall. The 2024 Rolex World Sailor of the Year awards were presented to Paris 2024 Olympic gold medallist…
Vamos victorious at NSW J/70 Championship 2024
The 2024 J/70 NSW Championship was sailed from 2-4 November 2024 from the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, with 14 boats from clubs around Australia and even some international visitors amongst the crews. Tim Ryan skippered his Vamos team to their…
Fountaine Pajot Group confirms acquisition of majority stake in The Yacht Sales Co
The Yacht Sales Co. and the Fountaine Pajot Group have announced a joint venture in a significant move that will see the two leading companies expand their presence in the Asia Pacific region. In late October 2024, the Fountaine Pajot…
Luke Deegan becomes first non-European OK Dinghy European Champion
Luke Deegan, from New Zealand has won the 2024 OK Dinghy European Championship in Palma after a shortened week of challenging conditions with only four races completed. Britainâs Charlie Cumbley took silver while Niklas Edler, from Sweden, took the bronze….
Berntsson victorious at Bermuda Gold Cup
(Hamilton, Bermuda â 4 November 2024) Swedenâs Johnie Berntsson and his Berntsson Sailing Team of Herman Andersson, Oscar Angervall and Björn Lundgren have won their fourth Bermuda Gold Cup, successfully defending their 2023 title by narrowly defeating Switzerlandâs Eric Monnin/…
Excitement Builds for the 30th HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship!
Just two weeks remain until the highly anticipated 30th HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship, and the excitement is palpable! This yearâs event promises to showcase some of the Southern Hemisphere’s finest youth match racing talent, with thrilling matchups between…
Affordable Precision –Â How the Atto changes the game
Digitalisation has changed sailing. Technologies once reserved for Grand-Prix are permeating every level of the sport, giving sailors the ability to adopt elite racing and training practices â elevating the game across the board. Leader in wireless load sensing, Cyclops…
New life for South Pacific II
South Pacific II, the 75-foot timber motor yacht built by Norman R. Wright & Sons and launched in 1962 as âBeryl Mayâ, returned to the boat builderâs Brisbane headquarters in early 2023 for 18 months of upgrades and refurbishments for…
Anticipation builds for the Hansa Worlds
Anticipation is building as sailors worldwide prepare for the 2025 Hansa World Championships, set to be hosted at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Newport, Australia. Fresh off the recent Hansa Class Asia Pacific Championships at Southport Yacht Club,…
Match racing veterans meet in finals of Bermuda Gold Cup
(Hamilton, Bermuda – 2 November, 2024) Match racing veterans Eric Monnin from Switzerland (Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team) and Swedenâs Johnie Berntsson (Berntsson Sailing Team) will meet again in tomorrowâs final at the 72nd Bermuda Gold Cup after winning their…
Dasher+Fisher How Bizarre wins 2024 Rudder Cup
Dasher+Fisher How Bizarre has won the 2024 Melbourne to Devonport Rudder Cup by the slimmest of margins in a thrilling race of tactics, superb sailing conditions and great fun. Skipper Scott Robinson and his crew of Glenn Bailey, Mark Geyle,…
18ft Skiffs Spring & Club Champs
Another impressive performance by the talented Rag & Famish Hotel 18ft skiff crew of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz secured the team their second win of the series when they took out Race 2 of the Australian 18…
Australian Sailing Hall of Fame Gala
Olympians and World Champions awarded top honour at Australian Sailing Hall of Fame Gala Four new inductees to the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame (ASHoF) were announced at the Australian Sailing Awards and Hall of Fame Gala on Friday evening,…
2024 Australian Sailing Awards
Paris Olympians and grassroots sailing community celebrated at 2024 Australian Sailing Awards. Congratulations to all recipients: Male Sailor of the Year – Matt Wearn OAM (WA) Female Sailor of the Year – Breiana Whitehead (QLD) Team of the Year –…
How to watch the Vendée Globe
Next Sunday, that is the 10th of November, the 40 skippers of the VendĂ©e Globe will start the 10th edition of the legendary solo non stop round the world race. From 8 a.m. (local time France, +1hr UTC) , the…
Luke Deegan takes lead at OK Dinghy Europeans
Luke Deegan, from New Zealand has taken the lead at the 2024 OK Dinghy European Championship in Palma after just one more race was sailed on Saturday. Overall, Britainâs Charlie Cumbley dropped to second while Swedenâs Niklas Edler climbed to…
From Champion to Advocate: Caterina Banti Exposes âEqualityâ in Sailing
After winning her second consecutive Olympic gold medal in Paris, 37-year-old Caterina Banti has decided to step back from competitive sailing. This choice was a thoughtful one; she feels a pull toward new life adventures beyond the wind and waves….
Kristine Mauritzen leads final four
(Hamilton, Bermuda 1 November 2024). â Denmarkâs Kristine Mauritzen and her Team Seagulls upset the form book on Day 3 of the Aspen Bermuda Womenâs Match Racing Regatta. They defeated regatta leader Julia Aartsen (NED) 3-2 in the best-of-five quarter-final…
Final four skippers advance to semi-finals at Bermuda Gold Cup
(Hamilton, Bermuda 31 October 2024) The final four skippers advancing to the semi-final were decided today on Day 3 of the Bermuda Gold Cup in Hamilton Harbour. Defending 2023 event winner Johnie Berntsson (SWE) joins Chris Poole (USA), Nick Egnot-Johnson…
Rolex Sydney Hobart Entries Close with 112 Starter Confirmed
Entries for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race have recently closed, with an impressive and diverse fleet of 112 yachts ready to take their positions at the starting line on Boxing Day, 26 December. At 1300hrs local time, the…
New Absolute Navetta 70 Allure Unveiled
Absolute Yachts has unveiled the spectacular new Navetta 70 Allure setting a new benchmark for innovation and design. The new Navetta 70 Allure marks a turning point in the luxury yacht market, introducing innovative and contemporary design elements without forgoing…
Could You Complete the Vendée Globe?
The worldâs best skippers are making their final preparations for the âEverest of the seasââthe 24,300 mile non-stop round-the-world solo epic that is the VendĂ©e Globe. “It’s a combination of factors that makes this race as extreme as it isâtwo-and-a-half…
New York Yacht Club Announces Biennial International Women’s Championship in IC37s
Newport, R.I. â The New York Yacht Club is pleased to announce the inaugural International Womenâs Championship, a female-only competition that will be sailed in the Clubâs fleet of 37-foot IC37 yachts, September 12 to 19, 2026. âThe New York Yacht Club…
Three races, three winners at OK Dinghy Europeans in Palma
Charlie Cumbley, from Britain, leads the OK Dinghy European Championship in Palma after the first three races were sailed on Thursday in Palma Bay. Luke Deegan, from New Zealand, is second, on equal points with Britainâs Matt Howard. All three…
