Foiling Week 2026
The 13th edition of Foiling Week in Malcesine featured thrilling competitions and events, showcasing the latest in foiling technology and community spirit.
#FoilingWeek2026 #SailingInnovation #FoilingRaces #Malcesine
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Poole reclaims Match Cup Sweden crown as Courtois defends women’s title
Chris Poole’s Riptide Racing wins Match Cup Sweden while Pauline Courtois defends the Women’s Trophy.
@worldmatchracingtour #GKSSMatchCup #NordeaWomensTrophy #Marstrand
BYRA Youth Boat Building Project Gathers Momentum
The Bayview Yacht Racing Association’s Youth Boat Building Program continues to gather momentum, with nine new Northbridge Juniors now under construction and three more boats awaiting restoration.
@BYRAsailingClub #NorthbridgeJunior #BoatBuilding #Volunteer #CommunitySailing
Epic start to the 6th edition Aegean 600
The 6th AEGEAN 600 kicks off with a thrilling start as crews face strong Meltemi winds, promising an exhilarating race ahead.
#AEGEAN600 #HellenicOffshoreRacingClub #yachtracing #Meltemi
Kiel turns extreme on day 2 as 29er Worlds face demanding conditions
Day 2 at the 29er World Championships in Kiel saw strong winds challenge sailors, reshuffling the leaderboard and showcasing thrilling racing.
@Int29erclass #29erWorldChampionship #international29er
18ft Skiffs at Garda 2026
Yandoo triumphs in the 2026 European 18ft skiff championships at Lake Garda, showcasing emerging Australian talent in competitive sailing.
@18footers #International18ftSkiff #LakeGarda #Yandoo
Round-the-World Sailing Races Explained – What’s the Difference?
From the solo sailors of the Vendée Globe to the amateur crews of the Clipper Race, there are now more round-the-world sailing events than ever before. While they all involve circumnavigating the globe, the races differ dramatically in terms of…
52 SUPER SERIES Expands to Thailand and Italy in 2027
The 52 SUPER SERIES will host regattas in Thailand and Italy in 2027, marking a significant expansion for the circuit.
#52SUPERseries #Thailand #Italy
Racing
The French AC75 – La Roche-Posay Racing Team unveils its new livery
The La Roche-Posay Racing Team relaunches its AC75 in Lorient, showcasing a new livery ahead of the 38th America’s Cup in Naples.
#LaRochePosay #AmericaCup #AC75 #Lorient
Championship Saturday beckons
Marstrand prepares for an epic Championship Saturday at the 2026 GKSS Match Cup, with local star Oscar Engström and Chris Poole vying for victory.
#GKSSMatchCup #SailingAustralia #MatchRacing
25th edition of the Admiral’s Cup – entries open
Entries for the prestigious 2027 Admiral’s Cup open on July 1, 2026, inviting global yacht clubs to compete in this iconic offshore event.
#AdmiralsCup #SailingAustralia
@AdmiralsCupOfficial #RORC #admirals.cup
Kiel welcomes the fleet – 29er World Championship 2026 kicks off tomorrow
The 2026 29er World Championship at Kiel-Schilksee has officially begun, with sailors arriving for registration and measurement ahead of the opening ceremony.
@Int29erclass #29erWorldChampionship #international29er
Entries open for the 2026 Lipton Cup Regatta
Entries are now open for the 2026 Lipton Cup Regatta at Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, featuring FREE entry and berthing for all competitors.
@royalyachtclubofvictoria #LiptonCup #rycvroyals
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week – expanding horizons
Discover the excitement of SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, where sailors from across Australia converge for thrilling competition and stunning scenery.
@MIRW2024 #miraceweek #QueenslandSailing #MagneticIsland
High winds halt Marstrand showdown as quarterfinals hang in balance
Strong winds force suspension of racing at the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden, leaving quarterfinals poised for a thrilling showdown.
#GKSSMatchCup #NordeaWomensTrophy #Marstrand
Foiling Week Malcesine 2026
Foiling Week 2026 in Malcesine showcases top sailors and innovations in foiling racing, continuing until July 5th. Join the excitement!
#FoilingWeek #Racing #fragliavela.malcesine
Offshore
Bass Strait Cup launches as three iconic ocean races set sail
Discover the new Bass Strait Cup for sailors, uniting iconic races and celebrating ocean racing in Victoria.
@OceanRacingClub #orcv_racing #BassStraitCup
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
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
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
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
Silvaplana crowns Youth and Masters World Champions
The 2026 Youth and Masters WingFoil Racing World Championships concluded at Lake Silvaplana, crowning champions across multiple categories.
#Silvaplana #WingFoilRacing #WorldChampions
Martijn van Muyden is the new Finn European champion
Martijn van Muyden triumphs at the 2026 Finn European Championship in Gdynia, Poland, securing his first major title with thrilling racing.
#InternationalFinnClass #FinnClass
Castenskiold and Schlittenbauer crowned at the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa
Tarifa hosts GWA Wingfoil World Cup with thrilling performances from top athletes.
#wingfoilworldtour #Tarifa #GWAWorldCup
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 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
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
