Hermionie Ghicas and Erik Scheidt crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Champions
Ghicas and Scheidt crowned champions at the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships after a thrilling competition.
#ILCASailing #YouthWorlds #Aarhus #SailingChampionships
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Wild Oats X breaks through on a wild Day 3 at Hamilton Island Race Week
Wild Oats X claimed its first IRC win as strong trade winds and rain squalls delivered a wild Day 3 at Hamilton Island Race Week 2026.
#HamiltonIslandRaceWeek #HIRW2026 #WildOatsX #Whitsundays #Sailing #YachtRacing #AustralianSailing
Counting down to 2026 Magnetic Island Race Week start!
The countdown to the highly anticipated 2026 Magnetic Island Race Week is on, with top competitors ready to race.
#SMIRW #MagneticIsland #miraceweek #SailingAustralia
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race – Palanad 4 secures second overall
Antoine Magré’s Palanad 4 secures second overall in the intense RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, showcasing remarkable speed and resilience.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #SailingNews
ILCA 6 Youth Worlds – Shifty winds on penultimate day
Shifty winds challenge competitors on the penultimate day of the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Bay, leaving sailors eager for more races.
#ILCASailing #YouthWorlds #Aarhus #SailingChampionships
Sail Expo 2026 – Australia’s largest dedicated Sailing Show set for October
Join us for Sail Expo 2026 at RPAYC, showcasing diverse yachts and marine products on 17-18 October.
#SailExpo #SailingAustralia #RPAYC
Aegean Regatta 2026 – Final Countdown
The Aegean Regatta 2026 is just days away, promising thrilling competition and cultural experiences across the Eastern Aegean.
#Aegean.Regatta #aegeanregatta #GreekSailing #OffshoreRace
Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris – 2026 470 World Champions
Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris triumph at the 2026 470 World Championship in Enoshima, Japan, securing the title after intense races.
#SailingAustralia #470WorldChampionship #Enoshima
Northshore Yachts set for second Pittwater Regatta at RMYC Broken Bay
The Elite Yachting Services Northshore Pittwater Regatta returns to RMYC Broken Bay this October, bringing Northshore owners together for a weekend of racing, camaraderie and socialising on Pittwater.
#NorthshorePittwaterRegatta #NorthshoreYachts #RMYCBB #Pittwater #YachtRacing
Beyond the Fine Print – What Every Australian Boat Owner Should Know About Marine Insurance
What should boat owners look for when choosing marine insurance? Pantaenius shares some of the key questions Australian sailors should ask before they need to make a claim.
#Pantaenius #MarineInsurance #BoatInsurance #YachtInsurance #SailingAustralia #BoatOwnership
2026 McIntyre Golden Globe arrives in Les Sables-d’Olonne
Seventeen sailors gear up in Les Sables-d’Olonne for the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race, facing an extraordinary challenge ahead.
#GGR2026 #SailingAustralia #GoldenGlobeRace #oceanadventure
USA 1 crowned 2026 Team Racing World Champions in Stockholm
USA 1 clinches the 2026 Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm, defeating USA 2, while Great Britain secures bronze. A historic event for sailing!
#TeamRacing #WorldChampionship #Sailing #Stockholm
Pace takes line honours in Round Britain and Ireland race
Pace wins Monohull Line Honours at the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, completing an epic 1,805-nautical-mile journey in Cowes.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #SailingNews
Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 – A Spectacular Start
Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 kicked off with thrilling racing and strong performances, including Mark Spring’s young crew taking the lead in IRC Division 1.
#HamiltonIslandRaceWeek #AustralianSailing #SailingNews
Two new World Champions crowned in Istanbul
In Istanbul, Alessandro Tomasi and Vaina Picot clinched the Formula Wing World Championships, showcasing thrilling racing on the Bosphorus.
#WingFoilRacing #FormulaWing #SailingChampionships #Istanbul2026
Harken celebrating 20 years of service – Misha Begecki
Misha Begecki celebrates 20 years with Harken Australia, recognised for unmatched expertise and dedication in the sailing industry.
#HarkenAUS #SailingIndustry #Milestone #20Years
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron LOTS regatta
Entries are now open for the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron Ladies of the Sea Coaching Regatta, welcoming female sailors of all skill levels.
#RSYS #SailingRegatta #LadiesOfTheSea #SailingAustralia
Parade along the waterfront opens the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds
The 2026 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds kicked off in Aarhus with a vibrant parade featuring 429 sailors from around the globe, ready for six days of racing.
#ILCASailing #YouthWorlds #Aarhus #SailingChampionships
The Spit Boat Show returns – Nov 7-8 – Register Now!
Join Eyachts at The Spit Boat Show, November 7-8, for an exclusive showcase of luxury vessels and boating innovations.
#TheSpitBoatShow #Eyachts
World Sailing’s new offshore engagement initiative supports OSR development
World Sailing’s new initiative empowers the offshore sailing community, enhancing engagement in the Offshore Special Regulations development process.
#WorldSailingOfficial #OffshoreSailing #SailingRegulations #SailingSafety
Champions under pressure as Formula Wing Worlds begin in Istanbul
The 2026 Formula Wing World Championships kicked off in Istanbul, with Vaina Picot dominating the women’s races and Francesco Cappuzzo leading the men’s fleet.
#WingFoilRacing #FormulaWing #SailingChampionships #Istanbul2026
Wind returns for grand finale at Airlie Beach Race Week
The final day of the 2026 Airlie Beach Race Week saw thrilling competition, with Team Hollywood and Road Runner taking top honours under perfect sailing conditions.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #JeanneauYachts #WhitsundaySailing
Rag & Famish Hotel 18ft Skiff Racing
The young Rag & Famish Hotel team, led by Ben Crafoord, gears up for the 2026-27 18ft skiff season on Sydney Harbour with high hopes.
#18ftSkiff #RagAndFamish #SailingAustralia #SydneyHarbour
Marine Rescue NSW records second busiest July on record
Marine Rescue NSW’s busiest July saw 253 missions, with 90 emergencies, reflecting increased boating activity across the state. Stay safe!
#MarineRescue #NSWBoating #SafetyFirst #VolunteerWork #BoatingCommunity
KISS 2026 Passage Rally goes from Fear to Fabulous
Catch the latest on the ORCV KISS 2026 training program activities and how they are shaping the future of Australian sailing.
#KISS2026 #PassageRally #SailingNews #ORCV
2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship teams confirmed
Discover the six teams competing in the 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship at Fremantle from 10–13 September.
#WomensMatchRacing #FremantleSailingClub #SailingChampionships #WomenInSailing
Light air changes things up at Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week
The 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week faces lighter winds, impacting results as competitors race around Pioneer Bay in beautiful Whitsundays scenery.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #JeanneauYachts #WhitsundaySailing
Close to 200 boats set for Hamilton Island Race Week 2026
The 41st Hamilton Island Race Week sees 194 entries and exciting stories, including Stacey Jackson joining Touche 42 for the thrilling races ahead.
#HamiltonIslandRaceWeek #sailingevents #yachtracing #Whitsundays
Gauntlets are down at Airlie Beach Race Week
Day 5 of Airlie Beach Race Week sees fierce battles in the Multihull Division, with Joel Berg’s Hooligan taking the lead.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #JeanneauYachts #WhitsundaySailing
Australian Team wins 2026 11m One Design Worlds in Norway
An Australian team featuring RPAYC and CYCA sailors has won the 2026 11 Metre One Design World Championship at Hankø Yacht Club in Norway.
#11MetreOneDesign #11mOD #RPAYC #CYCA #AustralianSailing #Hanko #Norway
The Last Kenwood Cup – Memories from Fruit Machine, 26 Years On
Steve Bryant looks back at the 2000 Kenwood Cup in Hawaii, racing aboard Fruit Machine with the Australian team in the final edition of the famous event.
#KenwoodCup #FruitMachine #YachtRacing #AustralianSailing #MySailing
Jessica Lundh appointed Australian Sailing Performance Pathways Manager
Jessica Lundh takes the helm as Performance Pathways Manager for Australian Sailing, aiming to nurture future Olympic talent through strategic leadership.
#JessicaLundh #AustralianSailing #PerformancePathways
World-class yachting returns to Porto Cervo this September
The prestigious Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Rolex Swan Cup return to Porto Cervo this September, featuring elite yachts and fierce competition.
#MaxiYachtRolexCup #RolexSwanCup #PortoCervo #yccs_portocervo
Mornington Yacht Club sailors prepare for 2026 Team Racing World Champs
Mornington Yacht Club sailors prepare for the 2026 Team Racing World Championships in Stockholm, showcasing their skills on the international stage.
#MorningtonYachtClub #SailingAustralia #YouthSailing
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026 – the offshore marathon has begun
The 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race kicked off from Cowes with 32 boats competing in this challenging 1,800 nautical mile course.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #RORC
Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling crowned 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Champions
Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling crowned champions at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championship in Aarhus after a thrilling week of racing.
@ILCASailing #ilca_sailing #ILCA4YouthWorlds #YouthSailing
Cruisers scoreboards close at Airlie Beach Race Week
Day 3 of the 2026 Airlie Beach Race Week sees tight competition in cruising divisions, with Julian Bell leading after a thrilling race.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #JeanneauYachts #WhitsundaySailing
2026 Cadet World and Promotional Championships
The Australian team excel at the 2026 Cadet World and Promotional Championships on Lake Garda
#CadetClassAustralia #CadetWorldChampionship #bullsails
Seldén masts and the International 470 Class Association announce partnership
Seldén Masts partners with the International 470 Class to support young sailors with equipment awards at major championships in Australia.
#470Class #SeldénMasts #SailorDevelopment
Taihoro returns to Auckland waters
Emirates Team New Zealand returns to Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf for crucial testing on their AC75, gearing up for the 2027 America’s Cup race.
#EmiratesTeamNZ #AC75 #AucklandSailing #AmericasCup
