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
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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.
World ARC fleet sets sail from Saint Lucia
The World ARC 2026-27 fleet has set sail from Saint Lucia, embarking on an epic circumnavigation adventure across the globe.
Youngblood wins first M32 event
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.
Start of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race begins January 11 from Marina Lanzarote to Antigua, featuring an international fleet in ideal sailing conditions.
13ft Skiff Australian Championship wrap-up
Heidi Bates secures her second consecutive title at the Australian 13s Championships and hints at moving to the 16s class for next season.
Historic ninth title for Ian Williams at the 2025 Match Racing World Championship
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.
Finals fleets locked in for Optimist National Championship in Hobart
The 2026 Musto Australian Optimist Championship finals are set in Hobart, with the Open Division sailors ready for intense competition.
First Tracks win Etchells Australasian Summer Championship
First Tracks triumphs at the TLC Healthcare Etchells Australasian Summer Championship, showcasing thrilling racing in Geelong, Australia.
18ft Skiffs – GC Sails 18ft Skiff Team
GC Sails, a new Queensland 18ft skiff team, aims for success at the 2025-26 Australian Championship on Sydney Harbour, starting January 17.
New 24-hour distance for Belgium Ocean Racing – Curium
Discover how the Belgium Ocean Racing team set a new 24-hour distance record of 459.78 nautical miles in the GLOBE40 race.
Final podium places decided at 12ft Skiff Interdominion
Nick Press and Andrew Hay win the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour with thrilling final races determining the podium.
Experience prevails as Williams marches into Shenzhen final
In Shenzhen, Ian Williams claims a spot in the Match Racing World Championship final, aiming for a historic ninth title against fierce competitors.
150 Optimists ready for Derwent action
Join 150 young sailors at the 2026 Australian Optimist Dinghy Championship in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, competing for championship trophies and team selection.
Australian 29er Championships wrap up
Goro Tomishima and Orlando Sadlik claim victory at the thrilling 29er Australian Championships held at Sandy Bay Sailing Club.
Press and Hay clinch 12ft Skiff Interdominion with a day to spare
Nick Press and Andrew Hay dominate the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour, winning with a day to spare.
Age no barrier at 12ft Skiff Interdominion Champs
Old and Young sailors compete at the 2026 triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship in Double Bay.
Runners & riders – 2026 RORC Transatlantic race
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 makes it three in a row at 12ft Skiff Interdominion Champs
C-Tech claims their third consecutive win at the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour as the competition heats up.
Wearn and Thomson new Australian ILCA champions
Matt Wearn and Emma Plasschaert crowned champions at the 2026 ILCA Oceania and Australian Championships held in Hobart.
SailGP and American Magic unite to establish global league’s first long-term training base
SailGP teams will train year-round at a new long-term base established in Pensacola, Florida, enhancing performance ahead of the 2026 Season.
Globe40 leaders cross the antimeridian – Half the round-the-world race completed
GLOBE40 sailing news on January 7, 2026, as leaders BELGIUM OCEAN RACING – CURIUM and CREDIT MUTUEL cross the antimeridian, halfway through the race.
Shock upsets as World #3 and #4 exit WMRT final in Shenzhen
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.
Rolex Sydney Hobart 2025 – Video Wrap
Nic and her team followed the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart, from pre-start to last finisher
High drama marks opening day of World Match Racing Tour final
The 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final kicks off in Shenzhen, China, featuring thrilling matches among top teams from around the globe.
Wearn rules River Derwent and it’s moving day for the ILCA 6 women
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.
Decisions and breakages decide Day 3 of 12ft Skiff Interdominion
Day 3 of the 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour saw dramatic decisions and breakages impacting the racers’ standings.
Finals test ahead for 191 ILCA sailors in TAS
191 ILCA sailors gear up for finals in Hobart at the 2026 Oceania and Australian Open Championships after competitive qualifying rounds.
Sailing and swimming at triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship
Discover the challenging highlights of the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour, featuring thrilling races and unexpected capsizes.
Sail Inc claims first race of triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship
Sail Inc. wins the first race of the 2026 triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour, setting the pace for an exciting series.
Hungary’s Maria Erdi takes lead in ILCA 6 class in 2026 Aus Nationals
Maria Erdi leads the ILCA 6 Class at the 2026 Oceania and Australian Championships in Hobart, Tasmania, amidst stiff competition.
The Globe40 in the Tasman Sea – Heading south towards the roaring forties
Follow the exciting journey of the GLOBE40 Class40 fleet as they navigate the Tasmanian Sea towards the Roaring Forties.
Wearn and Plasschaert lead the charge in 2026 Aus ILCA Nationals in Hobart
Matt Wearn and Emma Plasschaert shine on Day 1 of the 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Championships in Hobart’s challenging waters.
Raven and Be Cool set to headline the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race features the innovative yachts Raven and Be Cool starting from Marina Lanzarote on January 11, racing to Antigua.
2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open Championships set to begin
The Australian Sailing Team competes at the 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open Championships in Tasmania, showcasing top talent and Olympic experience.
Fair, safe and fun racing – that’s the plan for the 2026 ILCA Oceania Solidarity Squad
The 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open Championships kick off in Hobart, Tasmania, featuring a focus on fair and fun sailing for young female competitors.
2026 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship coming to Sydney Harbour
The 2026 triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship races into Sydney Harbour from January 3-10, featuring top sailors from Australia and New Zealand.
Globe40 – Pacific Ocean to cross as start for a New Year
Competitors of the GLOBE40 2025/2026 begin their Pacific Ocean crossing from Sydney to Valparaiso, marking an adventurous New Year race.
