Festival of Sails 2026 concludes
The Festival of Sails 2026 concluded with thrilling racing on Corio Bay, celebrating champions and community spirit at Geelong’s iconic waterfront.
#FestivalOfSails #GeelongSailing #AustralianSailing
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Performance Cruising Yachts appointed exclusive Australian dealer for HanseYachts
Performance Cruising Yachts has been appointed as the exclusive Australian dealer for the full Hanse Yachts AG portfolio, including Hanse, Moody, Dehler, Sealine, Fjord and Ryck. We are proud to announce the addition of these 6 brands to our stable.
@performancecruising #performancecruisingyachts
Sailing community recognised in 2026 Australia Day honours
Celebrating the 2026 Australia Day Honours, Australian Sailing recognizes Geoffrey Davidson and Philip Jenkinson for their contributions to the sport.
#AustSail #Sailing #AustraliaDay
18ft Skiffs – President’s Trophy season pointscore
The Balmain team secures a thrilling victory in the President’s Trophy Pointscore race on Sydney Harbour, showcasing their sailing prowess in 14-knot winds.
#18skiff #sailmedia #18ftSkiffs #SydneyHarbour
Breeze builds as Festival of Sails hits stride
The Festival of Sails in Geelong boasts thrilling racing on Corio Bay, showcasing tight competition and exciting action.
#FestivalOfSails #GeelongSailing #AusSailing
The Ocean Race – One year to go
The Ocean Race 2027 begins in Alicante and sails to Auckland, marking a record-breaking journey of 14,000 nautical miles around the globe.
#TheOceanRace #SailingAustralia #Auckland
BIA launches Go Boating SA
BIA launches the Go Boating SA campaign to promote safe and enjoyable boating across South Australia, supporting marine jobs and community engagement.
@BoatingIndustryAssociation #GoBoatingSA #SailingAustralia #SouthAustralia
The Famous Project CIC all-women crew face final hurdle on home run
The all-women crew of The Famous Project CIC faces the final challenge of their historic circumnavigation near Brest amid fierce winter storms. Stay tuned!
#AustralianSailing #SailingNews #WomenInSailing
Globe40 – A breathtaking 4th leg finish
The GLOBE40 2025/2026 features an incredible showdown in Valparaiso, with a nail-biting finale and record-breaking performances.
#GLOBE40 #SailingAustralia #SydneyToValparaiso
Italy dominates 2026 ILCA Under-21 worlds with gold in all three events
Italy shines at the 2026 ILCA Under-21 Worlds in Lanzarote, winning gold in all categories amid thrilling finishes and challenging conditions.
@ilcasailing #ilca_sailing #SailingAustralia #ILCA #SailingNews
Festival of Sails underway for 2026
The Festival of Sails kicks off in Victoria, featuring over 260 boats and thrilling races, including the historic Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race.
#FestivalofSails #SailingAustralia #Geelong
Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta returns with new features and record fleets
The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta returns on 26 January 2026, celebrating maritime culture with new features and record-breaking participation. Join us!
#AADRegatta #SailingNewZeland #AucklandRegatta #SailingNews
New era, new team name – GB1 – A new bold identity revealed by Britain’s America’s Cup team
Britain’s America’s Cup team reveals new identity ‘GB1’ and appoints Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher as the helm for the 38th America’s Cup.
#AthenaRacingGBR #SailingAustralia #AmericasCup #GB1
ACP formally initiated as Louis Vuitton renews its headline sponsorship
Read about the launch of the America’s Cup Partnership with Louis Vuitton in Naples, Italy, paving the way for the historic 38th America’s Cup in 2027.
#AmericasCup #SailingAustralia #LouisVuitton
Palanad 4 claims overall victory in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race
Palanad 4 captures overall victory in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, completing the challenging 3,000 mile journey from Lanzarote to Antigua!
#RORCTransatlanticRace #SailingAustralia #Palanad4
Emirates renews naming rights sponsorship of Emirates Team New Zealand
Emirates renews its sponsorship of Emirates Team New Zealand ahead of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples, reinforcing their long-standing partnership.
#Sailing #EmiratesTeamNZ #AmericasCup #Australia
A season ignited – SailGP drama erupts in Perth
The Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix kickstarts the 2026 season with breathtaking racing amid fierce conditions and crowd excitement along the Fremantle coastline.
#SailGP #Perth #SailingAustralia
Battling the Shifts – A Demanding Day 2 at the 2026 ILCA U21 Worlds
Discover the challenges faced on Day 2 of the 2026 ILCA U21 Worlds in Lanzarote, with unpredictable winds testing sailors’ resilience and adaptability.
#ILCA #SailingAustralia #Lanzarote2026
18ft Skiffs – Australian Champs – Day 3
The Balmain team clinched the 2025-26 Australian 18ft Skiff Championship in Sydney Harbour after a thrilling final race on January 19, 2026.
#SailingAustralia #18ftSkiff #SydneyHarbour
Raven collects monohull line honours and IMA Trophy in RORC Transatlantic Race
Raven triumphs in its debut at the RORC Transatlantic Race, claiming monohull line honors and the IMA Trophy in Antigua; a historic achievement for sailing.
#Sailing #RORC #Antigua
Mack One wins seventh VX One Australia National Championship
Mack One triumphs at the VX One Australia National Championship in Moreton Bay, securing their seventh title amid challenging racing conditions.
#VXOne #SailingAustralia #MoretonBay
SailGP – Fletcher rules the waves in Perth
Emirates GBR wins the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix, defending their title and showcasing exceptional racing in challenging conditions on Fremantle’s waves.
#SailGP #Perth #Sailing
18ft Skiffs – Australian Champs – Day 2
Day Two of the 2025-26 Australian 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour saw Black Knight make history as the first international heat winner.
#SailingAustralia #18ftSkiffs #SydneyHarbour
RORC Transatlantic Race – Argo’s record triumph after five days of Atlantic warfare
Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo wins the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, setting a record time from Lanzarote to Antigua in an epic duel with Zoulou.
#RORC #SailingAustralia #TransatlanticRace
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers complete more than 4,500 rescues during 2025
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers completed over 4,500 rescues in 2025, highlighting Lake Macquarie as the busiest region for boating assistance.
Artemis, USA and France locked on points after opening day in Perth
Artemis with the U.S. and France are tied on points for Championship Sunday after a chaotic SailGP opener in Perth, . Who will claim victory?
#SailGP #Perth #SailingAustralia
18ft Skiffs – Australian Champs – Day 1
Yandoo wins Race 1 of the Australian 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour, setting the pace for the competition amidst challenging weather conditions.
#SailingAustralia #18ftSkiffs #SydneyHarbour
18ft Skiffs – Rag & Famish Hotel 2025-26
The Rag & Famish Hotel’s young 18ft skiff team impresses in their rookie season, preparing for the Australian Championships on Sydney Harbour.
#18ftSkiffs #sailmedia #SkiffChampionships #SydneyHarbour
Expect the unexpected in Cagliari in May
The first Preliminary Regatta for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup will take place in Cagliari, Sardinia, from May 21-24, 2026, offering thrilling sailing action.
#AmericasCup #SailingAustralia #Cagliari2026
WASZP Asia Pacific Championship
Louis Tilly and Pearl Lattanzi triumph at the inaugural WASZP Asia Pacific Championship in Brisbane, showcasing thrilling racing across five days.
Amaala Yacht Club signs partnership with Men’s and Women’s World Match Racing Tour
AMAALA Yacht Club partners with the World Match Racing Tour, enhancing Australia’s sailing scene with equal prize money for genders starting December 2026.
#SailingAustralia #WMRT #AMAALEYachtClub
Damages and Injuries during training at Perth SailGP
The Fremantle Doctor is claiming victims as teams try to tame the wild conditions. This is what racing is about – high winds, challenging sea conditions. Pure adrenaline.
Heeley claims 2026 Australian Optimist Open Championship
Walter Heeley wins the 2026 Australian Optimist Open Championship in Hobart, dominating the event with six wins across eleven races.
RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 – Mod70s ignite Atlantic afterburners
Discover the thrilling Day 4 update from the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race as MOD70s soar towards Antigua with remarkable speeds.
Globe40 at Point Nemo
The GLOBE40 class40 racing yacht BELGIUM OCEAN RACING just passed legendary Point Nemo in the Pacific, showcasing incredible speed on their journey to Valparaiso.
Frustrating day for Optimist sailors in Hobart
Light winds frustrate 150 Optimist sailors at the 2026 Musto Australian International Dinghy Championship in Hobart
Mirror Class National Championship report
Summer arrived on the beautiful Northwest Coast of Tasmania just in time for the 58th International Mirror Class National Championship which was held at Wynyard Yacht Club from 3 – 7 January 2026
The Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 season begins in Perth
The Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 kicks off in Fremantle, Western Australia, featuring thrilling racing and innovative technology this January.
Leaders streaking ahead in Australian Optimist Championships
Walter Heeley leads the 2026 Australian Optimist Dinghy Championships in Hobart with a strong start, dominating the competition after day one.
SailGP and Doyle Sails sign multi-season partnership extension through to 2030
SailGP announces an exciting partnership extension with Doyle Sails through 2030 ahead of the 2026 Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix.
