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2026 Australian O’pen Skiff Championships-11

The 2026 Australian O’pen Skiff Championships on Sydney Harbour

Experience the excitement of the 2026 Australian O’pen Skiff Championships at Sydney Harbour, showcasing over 80 sailors in thrilling competition.

#SailingAustralia #OpenSkiff #SydneyHarbour

SailGP confirms long-term commitment with Valencia

SailGP announces a three-year deal to host the Spain Sail Grand Prix in Valencia, marking an exciting new chapter in SailGP.

#SailGP #Sailing #Valencia

Warren Jones International Youth Regatta – Day 1

Local skipper Marcello Torre leads the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta in Perth after a strong start with an undefeated day one performance.
#SailingAustralia #WarrenJonesRegatta #YouthSailing

Sea Scouts had an Anniversary Day adventure, sailing from Narrow Neck to Devonport Beach and back in spirited conditions. (Credit Suellen Hurling Live Sail Die)

Unforgettable spectacle at 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta showcased thrilling sailing with strong winds and competitive racing, drawing crowds to celebrate this iconic event.

#AADRegatta #AucklandRegatta #SailingNZ #SailorsLife

The crew of Sodebo Ultim 3 just broke the Jules Verne Trophy record

Sodebo Ultim 3 sets new Jules Verne Trophy record

Congratulations to the crew of Sodebo Ultim 3, who made history on Sunday, January 25 by setting the new Jules Verne Trophy record

@SodeboVoile

Arrival of Alexia Barrier and his crew of The Famous Project CIC Dee Caffari, Annemieke Bes, Deborah Blair, Molly LaPointe, Támara Echegoyen, Stacey Jackson and Rebecca Gmür Hornell – aboard the Maxi Trimaran IDEC Sport off Ouessant, after the Jules Verne Trophy, a non-stop crewed round-the-world race, in Brest on January 26, 2026. Photo © Lloyd / Jmliot Images / CIC

All-female crew of the Famous Project CIC complete first non-stop lap of the planet on board a trimaran

The all-female crew of The Famous Project CIC completes a historic non-stop circumnavigation of the globe, marking a milestone in women’s sailing.

#TheFamousProject #WomensSailing #JulesVerneTrophy #OceanChallenges #SailingAdventure #WomenInSport

18ft Skiffs – Queen of the Waves

Join the 18ft Skiffs on Sydney Harbour this Sunday for the Queen of the Waves race, continuing a cherished Australian sailing tradition since 1938.

#Australian18Footers #18footers #SailMedia #QueenOfTheWaves #SailingAustralia

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

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

Geoff Davidson AM at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards CREDIT David Hossack

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

Shaw and Partners and The Oak Double By head to the Clark Island mark (SailMedia)

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

Incredible action in the Passage Rating Division 2 fleet - Festival of Sails 2026 © Salty Dingo

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

Most South Australian coastal areas are unaffected by algal bloom

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 - Breathtakingly close finish of 4th leg to Valparaiso in Chile

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

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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 2026 © Salty Dingo 2025

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

The moment the ‘Auld Mug’ is revealed as its bespoke Louis Vuitton trophy trunk is opened

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 powered over the finish line in Antigua, completing the race in 8 Days 5 Hrs 55 Mis 50 Secs Credit. @Roddyacqua

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

37th America’s Cup - Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup - Race Day 6, Race 9

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

2026 ILCA Under-21 World Championships in Lanzarote - Day 2 - Credit Jesus Renedo – Sailing Energy

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

Balmain races to Australian Championship victory in the final race of the regatta (SailMedia) (1)

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 launched. She is designed and engineered to semi-foil rather than be fully airborne. Photo - @Roddyacqua

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 were a class above - Credit - Sunset Media - @sailorgirlhq

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

Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG | Perth Event 1 Season 2026

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

Black Knight a two times winner (SailMedia)

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 Broken Bay volunteers respond to a boater in distress

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

Light wind at the finish of a Spring Championship race (SailMedia)

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.

The Women’s WMRT and Open WMRT Trophy on display at AMAALA - Photo WMRT

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.

Walter Heeley winning Race Nine on the final day of racing Credit Jane Austin

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.