Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe – Head-to-heads increase the pace
Exciting updates from the Route du Rhum 2026 as leaders race towards Guadeloupe.
#RouteDuRhum #Sailing #TomLaperche #UltimClass #IMOCA
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NEXT GEN Youth Team Heads to J/24 Worlds 2026
Five Victorian youth sailors will compete at the 2026 J/24 World Championship aboard NEXT GEN, a restored yacht backed by volunteers and sponsor Epigen.
#J24Worlds2026 #J24 #YouthSailing #NEXTGEN #OneDesignSailing #SailingAustralia
Gekko wins J/24 Pre-Worlds in Melbourne after dramatic weekend
Japan’s Gekko wins the 2026 J/24 Pre-Worlds in Melbourne on countback after three straight victories, ahead of Ireland’s Headcase.
#J24 #J24Worlds2026 #J24PreWorlds #OneDesignSailing #PortPhillip #YachtRacing
Favourites in front after sunny, downwind Route du Rhum start
Leading sailors emerge in the early stages of Route du Rhum, showcasing a thrilling start in favourable conditions.
#routedurhum.officiel #OceanSprint #Guadeloupe #BrittanySailing
Tasmanian yacht Advantedge wins line honours in 2026 Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race
Advantedge secures line honours in the 2026 Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race amid challenging conditions.
#OceanRacingClub #orcv_racing #MelbourneToDevonport #SailingNews #RudderCup
18ft Skiffs – Club Champs Race 2
Yandoo clinched a narrow victory in Race 2 of the 18ft Skiffs Club Championship on Sydney Harbour, showcasing thrilling competition.
#18footers #SailMedia #SydneyHarbour #SailingNews #Yandoo #ClubChampionship
Matador and Beau Ideal claim honours at Australia Cup
Matador and Beau Ideal secure major wins at the LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup on Sydney Harbour.
#SailingAustralia #AustraliaCup #SydneyHarbour
Performance Sailcraft launches Magic in Australia
Performance Sailcraft launches Magic in Australia, reducing the upfront cost of a new dinghy by up to 70% – Including ILCAs.! Magic in AustraliaBuy a new ILCA with 30% initial Payment24 interest free rental paymentsSmall residual “optional payment” to buy…
Racing
WHITEFOX RE Achieves Back-to-Back Wins
WHITEFOX Real Estate sails to victory in Manly 16s series with impressive back-to-back wins.
#Manly16s #youthsailing #sailingcompetition
#SailingAustralia
Festival of Sails 2027 Opens the Door to More Sailors
Festival of Sails 2027 is making it easier for sailors to join the fleet, with a $190 Passage Mini Series, free January berthing for interstate yachts and five major championships.
#FestivalOfSails #FestivalOfSails2027 #Geelong #YachtRacing #SailingAustralia #CorioBay
Matador doubles up as Super 40 battle tightens at Australia Cup
Matador secures two wins as the Super 40 battle intensifies at the LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup.
#AustraliaCup #SailingNews #Super40 #TP52Aus
Anne-Marie Rindom Returns to ILCA 6
Olympic medallist Anne-Marie Rindom returns to ILCA 6, aiming for Los Angeles 2028 after a two-year break.
#ILCAsailing #SailingNews #AnneMarieRindom #OlympicSailing
18ft Skiffs – Yandoo Aims for Fourth Consecutive Win
Yandoo seeks to secure its fourth straight victory in the 18ft skiff race on Sydney Harbour this Sunday.
#Yandoo #18footers #SailMedia #SydneyHarbour #Racing
Sydney Harbour sets the stage for Australia Cup
The LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup kicks off on Sydney Harbour with 16 boats competing across two divisions.
#AustraliaCup #SydneyHarbour #YachtRacing #TP52Aus #Super40 #SunsetMediaCo
Francesco Bruni joins Tudor Team Alinghi for the 38th America’s Cup
Francesco Bruni strengthens Tudor Team Alinghi ahead of the 38th America’s Cup in Naples.
#FrancescoBruni #Alinghi #AmericasCup #teamalinghi
Chabloz and Kajiya crowned 2026 world champions
Chabloz and Kajiya clinch titles at the thrilling 2026 GKA Freestyle finale in Ilha do Guajiru.
#gkakiteworldtour #Kiteboarding #WorldChampions #Chabloz #Kajiya
Offshore
CYCA’s Henry to prepare for ‘Hobart’ in legendary Route du Rhum
Rupert Henry sets sail in Route du Rhum as preparation for the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
#RouteDuRhum #SydneyHobart #RupertHenry #EORA #Sailing
Ultim-Class Trimarans Set for Route du Rhum
All eight Ultim-class trimarans prepare for the iconic Route du Rhum race, promising an exciting showdown.
#UltimClass #routedurhum.officiel #SailingNews #OceanRacing #Trimarans
Anthony Bell launches Comanche as Tribeca Loyal for the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart
Anthony Bell’s Comanche returns as Tribeca LOYAL for the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart, aiming for Line Honours with a star-studded crew on board.
#Comanche #SydneyHobart #TribecaLOYAL #AnthonyBell #Sailing
Charles Caudrelier Prepares to Defend Title
Charles Caudrelier gears up to defend his title in the Route du Rhum aboard the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild.
#CharlesCaudrelier #RouteDuRhum #MaxiEdmondDeRothschild #GitanaTeam
Entries Open for 10th Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race
Strong interest signals a thrilling 10th Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race, with entries anticipated to open soon.
#MelbourneToOsaka #YachtRace #SailingChallenge #OceanRace #SailingCommunity
Wired Wins 2026 PIC Coastal Classic
Wired triumphs in the 2026 PIC Coastal Classic after a challenging race, marking 20 years of sailing excellence for Rob Bassett and crew.
#PICcoastalclassic #sailingnews #yachtrace #NewZealand #sailing2026 #livesaildie.official
Rolex Sydney Hobart entries close with 107 starters confirmed
The 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race boasts 107 entries, featuring past champions and 100-foot maxis, ready for the thrilling Boxing Day start.
#RolexSydneyHobart #Sailing #CYCA #YachtRace #OffshoreSailing
PIC Coastal Classic Race Underway with Light Winds
The PIC Coastal Classic kicks off with nearly 100 boats, but light winds challenge the fleet’s progress towards Russell. Stay tuned for updates!
#PICcoastalclassic #sailingnews #yachtrace #NewZealand #sailing2026 #livesaildie.official
Cruising
Pacific Rally celebrates New Caledonia adventures and strengthens links with Australian marinas
The Pacific Rally celebrates an incredible season in New Caledonia, strengthening ties with Australian marinas and welcoming sailors for new adventures.
#PacificRally #NewCaledonia #SailingAdventure #Cruising #MarineServices
Spirit Yachts – New Spirit P50 Sport
Discover the new Spirit P50 Sport motor yacht, perfect for cruising Sydney Harbour and beyond, offering luxury and performance in every voyage.
#MotorYachting #SpiritYachts #Australia #SydneyHarbour #YachtLife #Cruising
World ARC 2026-27 part 2 is underway
The World ARC 2026-27 fleet departs Australia, embarking on the second half of their epic sailing adventure.
#WorldARC #SailingAdventure #Circumnavigation #SailingRally #WorldCruisingClub
Superyacht Australia and APSA announce strategic shift
Superyacht Australia and APSA unveil a new strategy to promote the Asia-Pacific as a premier superyacht cruising destination.
#SuperyachtAustralia #AsiaPacificSuperyachtAssociation #asia_pacific_superyacht_assoc #SuperyachtNews
Schionning Arrow on target using DuFLEX panel system
Meet Felix and Onika from WA as they craft their Schionning Arrow 1360 to explore Australia’s coastline and beyond, fueled by passion and dedication.
#ATLComposites #DuFLEX #BoatBuilding
A sailing legend‘s anniversary – 50 years Eye of the Wind
Discover the legendary tall ship Eye of the Wind, celebrating 50 years of sailing the world’s oceans and captivating maritime enthusiasts in Australia.
#eyeofthewind1911 #TallShips #SailingHistory #MaritimeAdventure
Help Lucy Fight Brain Cancer and Win a Luxury Whitsundays Charter
Support four-year-old Lucy Scarrott from Whitsunday as a local charter business raffles a luxury catamaran to raise $50K for her cancer treatment.
#WhitsundayEscape #CharityRaffle
ARC Europe sailors set sail from Sint Maarten to begin their Atlantic adventure
Sailors embark on the exciting ARC Europe 2026 from Sint Maarten, kicking off their transatlantic adventure with a fleet of 36 boats heading to Bermuda.
@WorldCruising #ARCEurope #arc_rally
Boats & Gear
The Yacht Sales Co. announces 2026 Gold Coast Open Day
Join The Yacht Sales Co. for the 2026 Gold Coast Open Day showcasing premium pre-owned yachts on 7 November.
#GoldCoastOpenDay #YachtSalesCo #BoatingEvent #SailingLife #Yachts
Lightwave Yachts celebrates 30 years of locally designed and crafted cruising catamarans
Lightwave Yachts marks 30 years of innovation in Queensland, investing in robotic tech to enhance Australia’s only locally made cruising catamarans.
#lightwavecatamarans #CruisingCatamarans #theboatworksgoldcoast #AustralianMade #SailingNews
Sail Expo 2026 celebrates a standout weekend in Sydney
Sail Expo 2026 in Sydney showcased over 25 new yachts, attracting sailors and enthusiasts for a weekend of celebration and marine innovation.
#SailExpo2026 #RPAYC #Pittwater #Sailing Boats #Marine Industry #Sydney Sailing
Sunshine, Boats and Plenty of Visitors at Sail Expo 2026
Beautiful weather, a great turnout and plenty of sailing yachts to explore made for a fantastic opening day at Sail Expo 2026 on Pittwater. There’s still time to visit on Sunday!
Introducing the new RaceSense player
Discover how the RaceSense Player transforms race data interaction for sailors and spectators alike.
#RaceSense #SailingTechnology #LiveRacing #SailingData #RegattaReplay
Learn how to use the new Vakaros RaceSense Player
Join Vakaros on October 19 for a webinar featuring the new RaceSense Player, enhancing your sailing data experience.
#RaceSense #SailingTechnology #Webinar #SailingData #SailingAnalytics
Portimão plans to build on World Sailing Inclusion Championships with new international training centre
Portimão is set to establish a new Para Inclusive Sailing Training Centre, enhancing opportunities for athletes post-2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships.
#WorldSailing #ParaSailing #InclusiveSailing #SailingTraining #Portimão
Join TYSC at Australia’s largest Yacht Sail Expo
Join us at the 2026 Sail Expo at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club to explore the Fountaine Pajot FP44 and Dufour 48, plus enjoy live entertainment and more.
#YachtSalesCo #SailExpo #YachtShow #SailingEvent #MarineExhibitors
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SailGP – Racing on the Edge
DS Automobiles France sets a new sailing speed record, surpassing ROCKWOOL Racing at 107.63 km/h.
#SailGP #speedrecord #DSAutomobiles #ROCKWOOL #BondsFlyingRoos
Second Finn European Masters title for Filipe Silva
Filipe Silva clinches his second Finn European Masters title in Spain, showcasing strategic sailing despite challenging conditions.
#FinnClass #FilipeSilva #SailingNews #EuropeanChampionship #MarMenor
Two bullets for Valerian Lebrun on Day 2 of Finn European Masters
Valerian Lebrun secures two wins on Day 2 of the Finn European Masters in Mar Menor, Spain.
#FinnClass #ValerianLebrun #FinnEuropeanMasters #SailingResults #MarMenor
2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race – Black Jack claims line honours
Black Jack 100 claims Monohull Line Honours at the Rolex Middle Sea Race, achieving a record time of 51 hours 51 minutes.
#RolexMiddleSeaRace #BlackJack100
SailGP Training F50 Arrives in Pensacola Ahead of New Base Opening
SailGP is preparing to open its new Pensacola training facility, with a dedicated F50 arriving ahead of the first teams beginning year-round training.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #F50 #RussellCoutts #EmiratesGBR
Pianosi wins on home water as Nolot completes a golden season
Riccardo Pianosi triumphs at Poetto Beach, while Lauriane Nolot caps off a stellar season at the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam.
#kiteclasses #Kiteboarding #Pianosi #Nolot #PoettoBeach
Platoon Aviation Claims 2026 52 SUPER SERIES Title
Platoon Aviation secures the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES title in Valencia, outperforming rivals in a thrilling season finale.
#52SUPERseries #ValenciaSailing #TP52 #sailing
52 super series
Platoon Aviation leads the 52 SUPER SERIES with a solid performance in Valencia, eyeing the championship title as the competition heats up.
#52SUPERseries #Paprec #ValenciaSailing #TP52 #sailing
