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
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Australian Sailing welcomes increased participation funding and top classification result
Australian Sailing receives increased funding to enhance participation and achieves top Play Well Classification, boosting community engagement in sailing.
#AustralianSailing #sportfunding #PlayWell
Black Star clings on at idyllic but high scoring 44Cup Marstrand
Competitive racing at the 44Cup Marstrand sees Black Star and Team Charisma tied for the lead after a high-scoring day.
#44Cup #Marstrand #sailing #TeamBlackStar
World foiling community gathers in Malcesine for Foiling Week
Join the global foiling community at the 13th Foiling Week in Malcesine, Italy, featuring top athletes and innovative discussions on sailing’s future.
@FoilingWeek #wearefoiling #Malcesine
Every future Olympian to receive new USD $10,000 IOC grant
The International Olympic Committee has unveiled a new USD $10,000 Fit for the Future Olympian Grant, with every athlete competing at future Olympic Games eligible for support from Milano Cortina 2026 onwards.
#Olympics #OlympicSailing #AustralianSailing
Sydney Hobart veteran to race south on board dream yacht
Sailing veteran Michael Spies returns to the Sydney Hobart aboard his new J/160, Maritimo 160, ready to chase his dream on Boxing Day.
#SydneyHobart #MichaelSpies #RolexSydneyHobart #CYCA
World Sailing provides free coaching at Match Racing Junior Worlds
World Sailing supports youth teams at the Match Racing Worlds in Denmark, with expert coaching enhancing their competition experience.
@gosaildk #YouthMatchRacing #rpayc
Flying start to the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille as the Bay of Palma delivers once again
The Superyacht Cup Palma launches with thrilling races and a festive atmosphere, celebrating 30 years of sailing excellence in Mallorca.
#TheSuperyachtCup #Palma
Racing
Racing on the Edge highlights SailGP’s historic arrival in Brazil
Episode 3 of Racing on the Edge showcases the Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team during the Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix.
#SailGP ##BondsFlyingRoos #EnelRioSailGP
Final Winter Interclub series brings 120 Optimist sailors to Hunters Hill Sailing Club
The Winter Interclub Series wraps up at Hunters Hill with 120 Optimist sailors competing in Sydney’s premier junior sailing event.
@nswioda #OptimistSailing #WinterInterclub #HuntersHill
44Cup Marstrand opens with two bullet day for Black Star
Black Star Sailing Team dominates the 44Cup Marstrand with two race wins, showcasing impressive tactics and strong team performance.
#44Cup #Sailing #BlackStarSailingTeam #Marstrand
Team USA wins the Youth Match Racing Worlds in Middelfart, Denmark
Team USA clinched victory at the Youth Match Racing Worlds in Denmark, overcoming Team Australia in a thrilling final race.
@gosaildk #YouthMatchRacing #rpayc
Rivalry and Revelry coming to Airlie Beach Race Week
Join the thrilling Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week from 6-13 August, featuring fierce competition and scenic sailing in Whitsundays.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #SailingAustralia #Whitsundays
Booth siblings claim bronze in Kiel
Ruben and Rita Booth earn a Bronze medal at Kiel Week, showcasing resilience in tough conditions as they aim for Olympic glory.
@aussailingteam #AustralianSailing
Pinckney (USA) and Kemp (AUS) on course for finals at Youth Match Racing Worlds
Pinckney and Kemp dominate the Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 semi-finals in Denmark, each leading 2-0 after a challenging day on the water.
@gosaildk #YouthMatchRacing
Racing heats up at Junior Match Racing Worlds in Denmark
Australian sailor Daniel Kemp leads the round robin at the Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 in Denmark, advancing to the quarter finals.
#YouthMatchRacing #SailingAustralia
@gosaildk #YouthMatchRacing
Offshore
Expression of Interest open to join the 10th Melbourne Osaka Cup in 2030
Expressions of interest are now open for the challenging 10th Melbourne Osaka Cup race starting in March 2030, a must for adventurous sailors!
@Osakacup2018 #MelbourneOsakaCup #DoubleHandedRace
Wedgetail and Balancing Act crowned champions of inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race
David Rose’s Wedgetail and Tony Craner’s Balancing Act emerge victorious in the inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race, showcasing thrilling competition at sea.
#RoyalQueenslandYachtSquadron #BrisbaneToBundaberg
Loro Piana Giraglia 2026
The 2026 Loro Piana Giraglia concluded with thrilling performances in Genoa, showcasing international talent and unforgettable sailing stories.
#LoroPianaGiraglia #YachtClubItaliano
Drheam-Cup/Grand Prix de France de Course au Large – Over 120 boats entered, a record!
The DRHEAM-CUP in Cherbourg boasts a record 120 boats for its 2026 edition, showcasing a thrilling mix of professionals and amateurs in offshore sailing.
#drheamcup #drheam_cup
20th Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race
The 20th Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race is set to open entries, celebrating two decades of Tasmanian offshore sailing excellence and community spirit.
#LauncestonToHobartYachtRace #TasmanianSailing
ARCA SGR Wins Dramatic Loro Piana Giraglia Line Honours
ARCA SGR triumphs in a thrilling battle at the 2026 Loro Piana Giraglia, claiming victory in the Gulf of Genoa. Follow the latest updates on Australian sailing!
#SailingNews #LoroPianaGiraglia #AustralianSailing
Fleet sets sail in inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race
The Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race has kicked off, showcasing thrilling competition as boats set sail on their 250-nautical-mile journey to Bundaberg.
#BrisbaneToBundaberg #RQYS
Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 – Offshore Race
The 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia race kicked off from Saint-Tropez, uniting sailors in a classic Mediterranean challenge to Genoa’s shores.
#LoroPianaGiraglia #YachtClubItaliano
Cruising
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
The Island Cruising Pacific Rally sets sail
The Pacific Rally 2026 kicks off with nearly 190 vessels from New Zealand and Australia, embarking on an adventure across the South Pacific’s stunning cruising grounds.
#islandcruising.nz #PacificRally #SailingAustralia #CruisingCommunity #SailingAdventures #IslandCruising
Celebrations in Saint Lucia for the finish of World ARC 2025-26
The World ARC 2025-26 fleet celebrates their remarkable 26,000NM circumnavigation in Saint Lucia, marking a significant sailing achievement for all crews.
#worldcruising #WorldARC #SailingCommunity #SaintLucia
Meet the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey range
Discover the latest Jeanneau Sun Odyssey models 415 and 455 at the 2026 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, showcasing innovation and comfort in sailing.
@performanceboatingsales #Jeanneau #SailingNews #Cruising
Sailing Zingaro and PredictWind launch new “Playbook” for modern marine weather tech
Sailing Zingaro teams up with PredictWind to launch a video series helping sailors leverage modern weather technology for safer passages around the World.
#SailingZingaro #PredictWind #AustralianSailing
Fountaine Pajot unveils the FP51
Discover the newly launched Fountaine Pajot FP51 in Australia, an evolution of the Aura 51, designed for comfort and performance in cruising.
#YachtSalesCo #FountainePajot #SailingAustralia #FP51
Boats & Gear
The Boat Works – adding owner/crew accommodation and high-tech gym
Discover the latest enhancements at The Boat Works in Queensland, featuring new owner-crew accommodations and a state-of-the-art gym for boating enthusiasts.
@theboatworksgoldcoast #TheBoatWorks
Whitworths Tackers Boat Program recipients announced
Discover the 2026 Whitworths Tackers Boat Program recipients, expanding youth sailing opportunities across Australia and fostering community engagement in sailing.
#WhitworthsTackers #AustralianSailing #DiscoverSailing
BYRA Youth Timber Boat Building Programme
BYRA’s Youth Timber Boat Building programme, designed as a pathway for young non-sailors into the sport.
@BYRAsailingClub
DMG Mori Global One – The big IMOCA reveal in Lorient
Discover the unveiling of the innovative DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE in Lorient, showcasing a groundbreaking design set to revolutionize the IMOCA fleet for The Ocean Race.
#TheOceanRace #Sailing #IMOCA
Mini Tank underway with DuFLEX panel system
Discover the new 7.95m Mini Tank, a Roger Hill design built for the Whitsundays, perfect for shallow anchorage and easy trailering.
#ATLComposites #DuFLEX #Whitsundays
Record attendance at Marinas26
The Marinas26 International Conference on the Gold Coast showcased record attendance and innovation in the marina industry, focusing on future technologies and strategies.
#Marinas26 #MarinaIndustries
National Survey highlights critical workforce shortages in Marine Sector
Australia’s marine industry faces a critical workforce shortage, impacting operational capacity and financial performance, as revealed in the 2026 BIA National Survey.
#BoatingIndustryAssociation #marinejobs.anz #MarineCareers
2026 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show officially wraps up for another year
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026 showcased over 70 new vessels and luxury innovations, attracting record crowds on the Gold Coast.
#SCIBS2026 #GoldCoastSailing #BoatShow
Video
Engadinwing WingFoil Racing World Cup – Switzerland
The 2026 Ensis ENGADINWING WingFoil World Cup concluded at Lake Silvaplana, showcasing thrilling races and fierce competition among top sailors.
#WingFoilRacing #ENGADINWING #WingFoilChampionship
Mykonos Hosts Record GKA Big Air World Cup
A thrilling conclusion to the GKA Big Air season on Mykonos with a record prize purse and top international competitors.
#gkakiteworldtour #Mykonos #BigAir #KiteWorldCup
Sled clinch the TP52 World Championship title in Porto Cervo
Sled secures the Rolex TP52 World Championship title in Porto Cervo, marking a historic third consecutive win at this prestigious location.
#52SuperSeries
TP52 World Championship – Day 3
Alpha Plus secures a birthday victory for Shawn Kang with top finishes leading the Rolex TP52 World Championship in stunning Porto Cervo, Sardinia.
#Sailing #TP52 #Australia
TP52 World Championship – Day 1
Sled’s bold start secures victory in Race 2 at the Rolex TP52 World Championship in Costa Smeralda, maintaining their lead in a competitive fleet.
#52superseries
Musto Skiff 2026 Worlds
Discover the thrilling conclusion of the ACO Musto SKiff World Championship 2026 in Carnac, featuring race highlights and final results from the event.
#MustoSkiff
2026 TP52 World Championship – Porto Cervo
Tony Langley’s Gladiator showcases impressive form during practice races ahead of the Rolex TP52 World Championship in Porto Cervo, setting the stage for strong competition.
#52superseries #RolexTP52WorldChampionship #PortoCervo
Michael Blackburn – Atlanta 1996 ignited my passion for the ILCA class
Explore Michael Blackburn’s journey from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to becoming a leading coach in ILCA sailing, reflecting on 30 years of Olympic legacy.
#ILCASailing #AustralianSailing
