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AMAALA Yacht Club partners with the World Match Racing Tour, enhancing Australia’s sailing scene with equal prize money for genders starting December 2026.
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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.
Walter Heeley wins the 2026 Australian Optimist Open Championship in Hobart, dominating the event with six wins across eleven races.
Discover the thrilling Day 4 update from the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race as MOD70s soar towards Antigua with remarkable speeds.
The GLOBE40 class40 racing yacht BELGIUM OCEAN RACING just passed legendary Point Nemo in the Pacific, showcasing incredible speed on their journey to Valparaiso.
Light winds frustrate 150 Optimist sailors at the 2026 Musto Australian International Dinghy Championship in Hobart
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 kicks off in Fremantle, Western Australia, featuring thrilling racing and innovative technology this January.
Walter Heeley leads the 2026 Australian Optimist Dinghy Championships in Hobart with a strong start, dominating the competition after day one.
SailGP announces an exciting partnership extension with Doyle Sails through 2030 ahead of the 2026 Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix.
The World ARC 2026-27 fleet has set sail from Saint Lucia, embarking on an epic circumnavigation adventure across the globe.
Miami Winter Series: Miles Julien’s Youngblood claims victory in the 2026 M32 event, marking a family podium sweep and a fresh racing season kick-off.
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race begins January 11 from Marina Lanzarote to Antigua, featuring an international fleet in ideal sailing conditions.
Heidi Bates secures her second consecutive title at the Australian 13s Championships and hints at moving to the 16s class for next season.
Ian Williams claims his record-breaking ninth title at the 2025 Match Racing World Championship in Shenzhen, China, with a thrilling final against Oscar Engström.
The 2026 Musto Australian Optimist Championship finals are set in Hobart, with the Open Division sailors ready for intense competition.
First Tracks triumphs at the TLC Healthcare Etchells Australasian Summer Championship, showcasing thrilling racing in Geelong, Australia.
GC Sails, a new Queensland 18ft skiff team, aims for success at the 2025-26 Australian Championship on Sydney Harbour, starting January 17.
Discover how the Belgium Ocean Racing team set a new 24-hour distance record of 459.78 nautical miles in the GLOBE40 race.
Nick Press and Andrew Hay win the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour with thrilling final races determining the podium.
In Shenzhen, Ian Williams claims a spot in the Match Racing World Championship final, aiming for a historic ninth title against fierce competitors.
Join 150 young sailors at the 2026 Australian Optimist Dinghy Championship in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, competing for championship trophies and team selection.
Goro Tomishima and Orlando Sadlik claim victory at the thrilling 29er Australian Championships held at Sandy Bay Sailing Club.
Nick Press and Andrew Hay dominate the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour, winning with a day to spare.
Old and Young sailors compete at the 2026 triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship in Double Bay.
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race kicks off from Marina Lanzarote on January 11, with 21 teams set to tackle the 3,000 nautical miles to Antigua.
C-Tech claims their third consecutive win at the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour as the competition heats up.
Matt Wearn and Emma Plasschaert crowned champions at the 2026 ILCA Oceania and Australian Championships held in Hobart.
SailGP teams will train year-round at a new long-term base established in Pensacola, Florida, enhancing performance ahead of the 2026 Season.
GLOBE40 sailing news on January 7, 2026, as leaders BELGIUM OCEAN RACING – CURIUM and CREDIT MUTUEL cross the antimeridian, halfway through the race.
In Shenzhen, the 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final saw top skippers Johnie Berntsson and Ian Garreta eliminated on Day Two due to surprising light winds.
Nic and her team followed the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart, from pre-start to last finisher
The 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final kicks off in Shenzhen, China, featuring thrilling matches among top teams from around the globe.
Matt Wearn leads the ILCA 7 class on the River Derwent, while Belgium’s Emma Plasschaert tops the ILCA 6 Gold Fleet at the 2026 Championships in Hobart.
Day 3 of the 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour saw dramatic decisions and breakages impacting the racers’ standings.
191 ILCA sailors gear up for finals in Hobart at the 2026 Oceania and Australian Open Championships after competitive qualifying rounds.
Discover the challenging highlights of the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour, featuring thrilling races and unexpected capsizes.
Sail Inc. wins the first race of the 2026 triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour, setting the pace for an exciting series.
Maria Erdi leads the ILCA 6 Class at the 2026 Oceania and Australian Championships in Hobart, Tasmania, amidst stiff competition.
Follow the exciting journey of the GLOBE40 Class40 fleet as they navigate the Tasmanian Sea towards the Roaring Forties.
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