Surge triumphs M32s at New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta
After a thrilling weekend, Surge wins the 172nd New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta with Mitchell Callahan leading the defending champions in Newport.
#M32World #NewportRegatta
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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
Hanuman heads to Europe and an exciting future in the hands of a new owner
The J Class yacht Hanuman is on its way to a new owner in Europe, ready to compete at the Les Voiles de Saint Tropez this October.
#OfficialJClass #SuperyachtCupPalma
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
Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 – Day 2
Day 2 of the Loro Piana Giraglia in Saint-Tropez saw thrilling races under shifting winds, with Spirit of Lorina and Django battling for supremacy on the water.
#LoroPianaGiraglia #YachtClubItaliano
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
Loro Piana Giraglia 2026
The 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia kicks off in Saint-Tropez with exciting coastal races, showcasing top talent in a historic sailing event. Stay tuned for updates!
#LoroPianaGiraglia #YachtClubItaliano
18ft Skiffs – Mondiale VGL to deliver fleet to Europe
Australia’s 18 Footers League partners with Mondiale VGL to transport skiff teams to the 2026 European Championships in Lake Garda, Italy for a thrilling competition.
#18ftSkiffs #MarkFoyTrophy
Racing
Johan Schubert wins first OK Dinghy World Title for Denmark in 46 years
Johan Schubert makes history by winning Denmark’s first OK Dinghy World title in 46 years at Skovshoved, thrilling fans with his remarkable performance.
#OK-Dinghy #WorldChampionships
WASZP class – WICA is born
The WASZP Class celebrates a pivotal moment with the launch of the WASZP International Class Association, empowering sailors globally.
#TheWaszp #Waszp.TV #WICA
Niklas Edler takes lead at OK Dinghy Worlds
Niklas Edler leads the 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship in Denmark after a thrilling opening series, showcasing intense competition and challenging conditions.
#OK-Dinghy #WorldChampionships
2026 ILCA 7 Masters Worlds opens in Athens
The 2026 ILCA 7 Masters Worlds kicked off in Athens with challenging northerly winds testing 86 sailors from 20 countries on the opening day of racing.
#ilcasailing #ilca_sailing
East Coast Championship 2026 at Woollahra Sailing Club
The 2026 East Coast Championships brought excitement to Sydney Harbour, showcasing young sailing talent across multiple classes in a vibrant regatta atmosphere.
@nswioda #EastCoastChampionships #WoollahraSailingClub
Ok Dinghy Worlds get underway with two light races
The 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship in Skovshoved kicks off with thrilling races as sailors battle shifty winds and strong currents. Stay tuned!
#OK-Dinghy #WorldChampionships
Melbourne turns it on for final day of Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta
The Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta concluded in Melbourne, showcasing thrilling races and camaraderie among women sailors from across the region.
#AustralianWomensKeelboatRegatta #awkr.rmys #WomenInSailing
2026 ILCA 6 Masters Worlds Concludes in Athens
The championship showcased the unique spirit of ILCA Masters sailing, bringing together competitors from around the world on the waters of Athens.
#ilcasailing #ilca_sailing
Offshore
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
Sailors get ready to migrate north for winter
The inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race launches on June 18, showcasing Queensland’s stunning coastline and promoting family sailing experiences.
@RQYS.Manly #royal_qld_yacht_squadron #BrisbaneToBundaberg
Golden Globe Race – World first – 24/7 one-way live window into the 2026 fleet
The 2026 Golden Globe Race introduces a groundbreaking live window into the race, allowing audiences to witness skippers’ journeys without modern navigation aids.
#GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026
Antipodes first entry for inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race
Geoff Hill’s Antipodes is the first entry for the inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race, promising a thrilling challenge for NSW sailors this October long weekend.
#LordHoweOceanRace #RPAYC
Offshore race completed at Range Rover Sardinia Cup
The Range Rover Sardinia Cup concluded with RORC’s Ino Veritas and Garm winning in their classes, showcasing thrilling offshore racing in Porto Cervo.
#RangeRoverSardiniaCup #yccs_portocervo
Nicolas Lunven wins La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Nicolas Lunven triumphs in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2026, showcasing skill and experience to secure a historic third title in a grueling competition.
#LaSolitaireDuFigaro #lasolitairedufigaropaprec
Paul Morvan wins the third and final stage of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Paul Morvan triumphs in Le Havre, winning the final stage of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec after an intense 630-nautical-mile race in Normandy.
#LaSolitaireDuFigaro #lasolitairedufigaropaprec
A Normandy winner for a trip across the English Channel
Guillaume Pirouelle and Jules Ducelier clinch victory in the 2026 CIC Normandy Channel Race, showcasing remarkable speed and skill across 816 nautical miles.
#SailingAustralia #CICNormandyChannelRace #OffshoreRacing
Cruising
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
World ARC fleet sets sail from Saint Lucia
The World ARC 2026-27 fleet has set sail from Saint Lucia, embarking on an epic circumnavigation adventure across the globe.
Boats & Gear
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
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
There are race yachts, and then there are race winners
Discover the JPK 1030 Min River, a champion yacht with recent accolades from the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, available for sale in Australia.
#SailingAustralia #YachtForSale #SydneyHobart
BIA elects Tracy Souris as first female president
Tracy Souris makes history as the first female president of the Boating Industry Association in Sydney, leading the charge for diversity in the marine sector.
@boatingindustryassociation #BoatingAustralia #BIA
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Royal Ocean Racing Club team claims 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup
The Royal Ocean Racing Club triumphs at the 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup in Porto Cervo, showcasing exceptional sailing talent and teamwork.
#RangeRoverSardiniaCup #yccs_portocervo
2026 GKA Freestyle event comes to a thrilling close in Borkum
Maxime Chabloz and Bruna Kajiya shine at the GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup in Borkum, Germany, showcasing their skills in challenging North Sea conditions.
#gkakiteworldtour #FreestyleKite
Penultimate day delivers another test at ILCA 6 Masters Worlds
The ILCA 6 Masters Worlds in Athens faced challenges on its penultimate day, with exciting races and a new category for sailors over 85 years old.
#ilcasailing #ilca_sailing
SailGP’s Racing on the Edge – Risk vs Reward
Explore the thrilling dynamics of risk and reward in SailGP’s latest episode featuring fierce competitors in Auckland’s high-stakes racing environment.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos
Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta goes to Moat and Liberty Squared
The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026 concluded with Moat and Liberty Squared winning their respective classes in Porto Cervo, showcasing stunning sailing skills.
#GiorgioArmaniSuperyachtRegatta #yccs_portocervo
Kajiya and Flügel take victory in Mexico
The GKA Kite World Tour kicks off in Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico, showcasing top athletes competing in thrilling freestyle events to start the 2026 season.
#GKAKiteWorldTour #Kiteboarding
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild’s debut flight
The new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild Gitana 18 successfully completed its first flights off Lorient, showcasing advanced foiling technology ahead of the Route du Rhum.
#MaxiEdmondDeRothschild #GitanaTeam2017
Picot and Manowiecki on top in Urla
On the final day of the WingFoil Racing World Cup in Urla, France’s Vaina Picot and Poland’s Kamil Manowiecki claimed impressive victories in challenging conditions.
#wingfoilracing #Foiling
