On the limit at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Exciting conditions at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup with Leopard 3 and Jolt dominating the races.
#MaxiYachtRolexCup #sailingnews #yachtracing #offshoreracing #PortoCervo
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Ylliam 17 stand out on day one of the TF35 Versoix Grand Prix
Ylliam 17 excelled on day one of the TF35 Versoix Grand Prix, showcasing top performance in light winds and competitive racing conditions.
#Ylliam17 #tf35class #VersoixGrandPrix #tf35trophy
Paul Goodison takes Brazil SailGP helm as Martine Grael departs
The Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team has announced a major crew change for the final stages of the season, with Paul Goodison taking over the helm of the F50 from Martine Grael and Marina Arndt moving into the Strategist position.
#SailGP #BrazilSailGP #PaulGoodison #MartineGrael
Noakes Group backs the next generation in major Youth Sailing Partnership
Noakes Group partners with Australian Sailing to enhance youth sailing programs, supporting the next generation of sailors across Australia.
#YouthSailing #AustralianSailing #NoakesGroup #SailingPartnership #YouthDevelopment
United by the Ocean claims victory in The Ocean Race Atlantic
United by the Ocean claims a thrilling victory in the first Ocean Race Atlantic with a close finish against 11th Hour Racing.
#theoceanrace #IMOCABoats #TransatlanticRace
Team Australia unveils elite Australian seven-sailor team
Team Australia announces a seven-sailor line-up for the 38th America’s Cup in Naples, featuring Olympic and world champions.
#teamaustraliachallenge #AmericasCup #LouisVuittonCup
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild – All systems are go
With just two months to go, the Gitana Team prepares the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild for its debut at the Route du Rhum in Saint-Malo, aiming for victory.
#RouteDuRhum #MaxiEdmondDeRothschild #GitanaTeam #SailingNews #CharlesCaudrelier
Watch the highlights of the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland
Discover the thrilling highlights from the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, showcasing top competitors and stunning footage.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #SailingNews
Racing
Dates set for 2027 Airlie Beach Race Week – save it in your calendar!
The 2027 Airlie Beach Race Week is set for 12-18 August, promising thrilling sailing and community fun in the Whitsundays.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #SailingAustralia #Whitsundays
2026 IQfoil World Championships – Day 2
Steinberg and Lyons dominate at2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships in Weymouth and Portland.
#iQFOiL #AustralianSailing #Weymouth2026
2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champs – Day 2
Charlotte Rose leads the preliminaries at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship, Mara Stransky sits 4th.
#ILCAsailing #SailingChampionship #WomenSailors
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup gets underway among the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago
The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup kicks off in Porto Cervo, with Capricorno and Northstar III leading their classes after day one of racing.
#MaxiYachtRolexCup #Sailing #PortoCervo #yccs_portocervo
2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champs – Day 1
The 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship kicks off with Charlotte Rose and Emma Plasschaert sharing the lead after a windy opening day.
#ILCAsailing #SailingChampionship #WomenSailors
Whitehead ready to build on strong preparation at Kite Euros
Australia’s Breiana Whitehead gears up for the 2026 Formula Kite European Championships in Türkiye, aiming for a strong performance after recent competitions.
#KiteEuropeans #BreianaWhitehead #FormulaKite #AustralianSailing
Flying Roos hold championship lead as Spain final slips away
The BONDS Flying Roos maintain their championship lead despite a narrow second-place finish in Valencia, with three events left in the season.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #Valencia
Bonds Flying Roos claim early edge on Valencia debut
The BONDS Flying Roos lead Group A after a strong opening day at the SailGP in Valencia, edging ahead of Red Bull Italy with a 2-1-4 scorecard.
#SailGP #RyanReynolds #HughJackman #BONDSFlyingRoos #Valencia
Offshore
Fast flat-water sailing as the top group begins final 500-mile push towards Lorient
The Ocean Race leaders enjoy fast conditions as they near Lorient, with DMG MORI Global One maintaining a narrow lead in the final stretch.
#theoceanrace #IMOCABoats #TransatlanticRace
Golden Globe Race underway after emotional Les Sables-d’Olonne farewell
The Golden Globe Race 2026 starts with 16 skippers embarking on a grueling journey after heartfelt farewells in Les Sables-d’Olonne.
#GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #SailingAdventure #SoloSailing #OceanChallenge
Leading trio pull ahead as conditions continue to punish The Ocean Race fleet
The leading trio pulls ahead as challenging conditions test the fleet in the Ocean Race.
#theoceanrace #IMOCABoats #TransatlanticRace
The Ocean Race Atlantic fleet remains closely grouped after first night at sea
As The Ocean Race Atlantic unfolds, Team Malizia leads after a tense opening night at sea, with competition heating up for the top position.
#theoceanrace #IMOCABoats #TransatlanticRace
Melbourne to Vanuatu Yacht Race returns in 2028
The ORCV announces the return of the Melbourne to Vanuatu Yacht Race in 2028, a thrilling 1,885-nautical-mile journey to paradise.
#ORCV #MelbourneToVanuatu #SailingAustralia
IMOCA fleet heading for offshore start to The Ocean Race Atlantic
The six-strong IMOCA fleet departs New York for the inaugural Ocean Race Atlantic, set for a fast transatlantic crossing.
#TheOceanRace #IMOCAracing
Ocean Fifty – On the edge thrills are guaranteed
Experience the thrilling Ocean Fifty class at the Route du Rhum, where speed and skill collide on the high seas this November.
#OceanFifty #routedurhum.officiel #MultihullRacing #HighSpeedSailing
Globe40 unveils its 2028/2029 program
Discover the details of the GLOBE40’s 2028/2029 program, featuring updated rules and new routes.
#GLOBE40 #oceanracing #SailingNews
Cruising
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
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
Boats & Gear
127-metre Superyacht visit to Cairns highlights $1.95 million economic opportunity
A 127-metre superyacht in Cairns is set to boost the local economy by nearly $1.95 million through crew and vessel spending.
#superyacht #Cairns #economicimpact #tourism #marineindustry
Taking Your Yacht Overseas? Talk to Your Insurer Before You Leave
Planning to cruise your yacht overseas? Pantaenius explains why geographical limits, destinations, crew experience and early planning should be part of your preparations.
#PantaeniusAustralia #MarineInsurance #BoatInsurance #YachtInsurance #SailingAustralia #BoatOwnership
Australian Sailing and Southern Pacific Boats team up to back Australia’s sailors
Australian Sailing announces a partnership with Southern Pacific Boats to support sailors through access to RIBs until the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
#AustralianSailing #SouthernPacificBoats #sailing #Olympics #RIBs #sailors
Racing Your Yacht? It Pays to Check Your Insurance Before the Start
Before heading to the start line, do you know how your yacht insurance applies while racing? Pantaenius explains the questions sailors should ask before competing.
#PantaeniusAustralia #MarineInsurance #BoatInsurance #YachtInsurance #SailingAustralia #BoatOwnership
Invitation to BYRA boat building program launch of Northbridge Juniors
Join BYRA on 13 September 2026 for the launch of the Northbridge Junior Boatbuilding Program, celebrating youth sailing and family teamwork.
#BYRA #NorthbridgeJuniors #Boatbuilding #SailingEvent #YouthSailing
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
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
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
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Platoon Aviation Claims Fourth Royal Cup Title
Platoon Aviation clinched the Royal Cup title in Lanzarote, leaving Crioula and Provezza to battle for podium spots in a thrilling finale.
#52SUPERseries #SailingAustralia #Lanzarote
52 super series
Platoon Aviation leads the 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup in Lanzarote with a solid performance, gaining a seven-point edge after day three of racing.
#52SUPERseries #SailingAustralia #Lanzarote
Qualifying ends at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s Worlds
The 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s Worlds concluded with Finn Lynch leading
#ILCASailing #AustralianSailing #SailingNews
Vayu Leads Day 1 in Lanzarote
Vayu leads after Day 1 of the Royal Cup with a strong performance in light winds.
#52SUPERSERIES #Vayu #RoyalCup #Sailing #Lanzarote #SailingNews
ILCA 7 Men’s Worlds – Day 1
The 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship kicks off in Dún Laoghaire, with thrilling early races and local sailor Finn Lynch taking the lead.
#ILCAsailing #Australiansailing #DúnLaoghaire
Graham Bailey wins 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix
Graham Bailey claims victory in the 2026 Edinburgh Cup with a race to spare, making history with GBR192 Bluebottle.
#EdinburghCup @internationaldragonsailing #intdragon #BritishDragonAssociation @britishdragons
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race – Pace declared overall winner under IRC
Johnny Vincent’s Volvo 70 Pace wins the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, securing both IRC Overall and Monohull Line Honours in Cowes.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #AustralianSailing
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
