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The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is thrilled to announce that entries for the milestone 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will open in the coming weeks. Since its inception in 1945, the Rolex Sydney Hobart has grown…
After the opening day of RC44 competition in the British Virgin Islands was lost to excess winds, the breezy relentless easterly trade winds abated enough on day two of the 44Cup Nanny Cay to permit three races to be sailed…
We are just two weeks away from the PIC Harbour Classic, and if you haven’t got your entry in yet—now’s the time! Get registered before the deadline of Friday 21 February to avoid a late penalty fee and secure your…
The Sirena 60 is a yacht designed for those who refuse to compromise between performance, efficiency, and luxurious comfort. Whether you’re embarking on an extended voyage across open waters or indulging in a spontaneous weekend getaway, this 60ft motor yacht…
Leaving the dock with the incorrect rig settings guarantees suboptimal performance and comfort, but it can also lead to serious safety hazards and unnecessary damage to equipment. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or just starting out, if you fail your…
Swiss windsurf sensation Elia Colombo (SUI-63)—an Olympian from the Paris 2024 Games, where he finished 7th in the iQFOiL class—recently ventured down under for a taste of Western Australia’s renowned wave sailing conditions. Elia was Invited by his sponsor, Patrik…
Teams are into last minute jobs readying for the 5500 nautical mile double-handed 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup – the first yacht, Curious Roo, is due to depart on 2 March, ahead of the main start on 16 March and the…
The man they nicknamed ‘Wingnut’, the indefatigable Gordon Ingate OAM, is returning to race at the Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta, being staged on the weekend of 1-2 March – just shy of his 99th birthday. A regular at the…
Dateline: Wednesday 12 Feb 2025 Third running of the 2025 Globe 580 Transat: Thrills, Spills, and Plenty of High-Seas Shenanigans in record time! Woop Woop! Solid tradewinds and solid ALMA GLobe 580s produced high daily averages, with the leader crossing…
Only three races to the world’s best championship With less than one month to go before the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship is contested on Sydney Harbour, from March 8-16, next Sunday’s Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship race is critical…
It’s why racing yachts congregate from all parts of the world in the Caribbean – incessant sunshine; stiff breeze, soaring temperatures, warm azure water, palm trees, rum, all combining to provide an alluring cocktail with which to escape the freezing…
London, UK (11 February 2025) The Women’s World Match Racing Tour today announced its 2025 schedule of six events in four countries featuring events in the USA, France, Sweden and Bermuda. Now in its fourth consecutive season, the Women’s World Match…
Excitement is building for the 57th NSW MG14 Championships which are set to take place at the Port Hunter 16ft Skiff Club on 8th and 9th March 2025. This event promises to showcase some of the best sailing talent on…
Over 200 sailors and race officials from around the globe will descend on Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) at Pittwater in March for the Hansa World and International Championships, Australian and NSW Hansa Class Championships plus the Para World…
After a truly unforgettable weekend during which five skippers finished their Vendée Globes and enjoyed their welcome back into the Les Sables d’Olonne channel, there are six racers still out on the Atlantic ocean racing and two continuing their respective…
New champions were crowned in NSW ORC, Australian Sports Boat and the Sydney 38 One-Design NSW Championships on the final day of the Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta this evening, while prizes were awarded to winners in the Super 40s, Pittwater Cup Series and Grand…
The Brits’ victory cements Fletcher’s position as one of the league’s standouts. Australia conceded the loss of their home event title, but still celebrated a dominant weekend – finishing on the podium in all eight races this weekend. Sunday February…
When he crossed the finish line at 09 18 hrs on Febuary 08th, Guirec Soudée not only secured 23rd place but the 32 year old from north Brittany completes a four year transition from global adventurer to accomplished, respected ocean…
Every class and division headed to the water for Day 2 of the Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta – those contesting the NSW ORC and Australian Sports Boat Championships were joined by the Sydney 38 One-Design NSW Championship fleet, Super 40s and other divisions. Organised…
by Miranda Blazeby SailGP Media Blistering starts have propelled Australia to the top of the fleet on the first day of racing in Sydney, with Tom Slingsby’s Flying Roos looking unbeatable on home waters. The Aussies delighted packed shoreside crowds with…
Exclusive look with Joe Fox The Lagoon 38 catamaran is set to launch in 2025, marking an exciting new chapter for Lagoon. As a successor to the legendary Lagoon 380, one of the most successful catamarans ever made, the new Lagoon…
Day 1 of the NSW ORC Championship, supported by Sydney Marine Brokerage at the Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta could not have been better, a perfect summer day when the wind gods smiled down on the fleet, flattering them with a building…
World Sailing is pleased to announce that the Polish port city of Gdynia has been chosen to host the 2025 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championships, taking place from 21-27 July 2025 as part of the annual Gdynia Sailing…
The most exciting racing on water returns today after a wet and wild day of practice on Sydney Harbour. SailGP celebrates the return of France, who re-joins the Rolex SailGP Championship after missing the first two stops of the season….
The Yacht Sales Co. (incorporating Multihull Solutions) will showcase some of the world’s leading sail models at the 2025 Auckland Boat Show from 6 – 9 March. On display with The Yacht Sales Co. at this premiere New Zealand event will be the…
Thursday 13 February – 9am – 2pm – Multihull Central, Annandale NSW Multihull Central are pleased to announce that Australia’s first Seawind 1370 will be open on display between 9am – 2pm on Thursday the 13th of February at the Multihull Central…
The 52 SUPER SERIES fleet is looking forwards to welcoming the accomplished Italian team Vitamina Sailing who will race their Botin designed TP52 Alkedo powered by Vitamina. The boat raced most recently as Interlodge but previously won the circuit as…
Registrations are now officially open for the 72nd edition of the Loro Piana Giraglia. Four days of racing in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez will be followed by the 241-mile offshore race, starting on Wednesday, June 11, at noon. Notice of…
7 February 2025: The Boating Industry Association (BIA) is transforming Australia’s boat show landscape from 2025 with the introduction of two dynamic new formats designed to better align with industry needs, global trends and public interest. BIA President Adam Smith announced a major…
If you are searching the Performance Cruiser market for the yacht that meets the “Sweet Spot” scrutiny than take a look at the JPK 11.80. The JPK 11.80 is known for its results on the Regatta circuit, being very competitive…
Geographe Bay Raceweek is Western Australia’s premier yachting regatta and a much anticipated event among the Sailing fraternity. Competitors, spectators, family and friends come together to enjoy the festival atmosphere of the event’s on-water and off-water schedule. Hosted by Geographe…
by Miranda Blazeby – SailGP Media SailGP fans can now go behind-the-scenes of the league’s off season transfer period, which saw Australia lose veteran wing trimmer Kyle Langford to incoming team Red Bull Italy. The transfer sent shockwaves through the league,…
The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce that confirmed entries for the 2025 Admiral’s Cup have increased to 13 teams, with more teams set to be announced in the coming months. Preparing for the fierce competition ahead, recent…
LEAGUE’S 90th BIRTHDAY – Successful celebrations on the harbour The Australian18 Footers League celebrated its 90th Anniversary over the past weekend with three days of action-packed racing over Sydney Harbour – from east of the Sydney Opera House to Middle…
There is no take without the give. The sailors in the 16s and 13s fleets bring sponsors along for the ride, providing constant feedback on results, producing media content/exposure and creating an all-inclusive environment. Sponsor buy-in is just as critical,…
MIAMI (Feb. 2, 2025) — Ryan McKillen’s Surge ran the table in Miami for the second edition of the 2025 M32 Miami Winter Series. With tactician Taylor Canfield calling the shots, McKillen’s team—including Luke Payne, Sam Loughborough, and new addition…
The 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race, marking its 11th edition, commenced on January 12th from Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. The 3,000-nautical-mile race across the Atlantic attracted sailors from 19 different nations, bound for Camper & Nicholsons Port…
Arnaud Boissières, skipper of the recently dismasted La Mie Câline has been forced to retire from the race in the end. He took this decision on Sunday and officialised it with race management. The solo racer who was bidding to…
Queen of the Harbour – Sunday, 2 February 2025 A 10-12 knot North-East breeze, perfect sailing conditions for 18ft skiff racing, provided a brilliant experience for each of the female crew members entered in the annual Queen of the Harbour, which…
The all-new Axopar 29 has made waves on the global stage, taking home two of the most prestigious awards in the marine industry. Announced at BOOT Düsseldorf 2025, the Axopar 29 range was named ‘Best Sports Boat’ at the Motor…
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