Tricky one race day at 44Cup Worlds
The 44Cup World Championship in Cowes faced tricky conditions, testing sailors’ patience and tactics as the race unfolded under changing winds.
#44Cup #the44Cup #Cowes
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ARC Team USA score first
ARC Team USA takes an early lead in the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta, but Luna Rossa 1 sits atop the overnight standings.
#AmericasCup #TeamUSA #LunaRossa #sailingnews #yachtracing
GGR news – Tropical storm Gonzalo collides with GGR fleet
Tropical Storm Gonzalo poses a significant challenge for solo sailors in the McIntyre Golden Globe Race as they face fierce winds and dangerous seas near Cabo Verde.
#TropicalStormGonzalo #GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #SailingAdventure #SoloSailing #OceanChallenge
CIC Med Race 2027 – An evolving event – new class and a focus on women in sailing
The CIC MED RACE 2027 will introduce the new Sun Fast 30 OD class, promoting mixed-gender teams and showcasing offshore racing in Marseille.
#CIC MCR #cic_med_channel_race #WomenInSailing #Class40 #SunFast30OD
Australian Sailing and Foil Drive partner to expand foiling opportunities
Australian Sailing partners with Foil Drive to enhance foiling access for all, boosting Para Sailing opportunities across Australia.
#FoilDrive #AustralianSailing #ParaSailing #InclusiveSailing #Hydrofoiling
Mornington Yacht Club to host 2027 Victorian State Championships for Optimist, 420 and 29er classes
Mornington Yacht Club will host the 2027 Victorian State Championships for Optimist, 420, and 29er classes from 6–8 March in VIC.
#MorningtonYachtClub #VictorianChampionships #29er #420 #Optimist
18ft Skiffs – The Kitchen Maker 2026-27 team
Jordan Girdis and team return to the 18s for The Kitchen Maker’s 2026-27 season, bringing renewed excitement to Sydney Harbour racing.
#18Footers #SkiffRacing #AustralianSailing #KitchenMaker #SailMedia
Seven regattas say the 49er is wide open for LA28
The 49er class experiences unprecedented competition ahead of the LA28 Olympics with diverse podium finishes across seven regattas.
#49ersailing #SailingAustralia #Olympics
Racing
J class set for a spectacular Saint-Tropez showdown
Catch the thrilling J Class showdown at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, featuring Hanuman, Rainbow, and Svea in spectacular racing.
#OfficialJClass #LesVoiles #SaintTropez
2026 Offshore Double Hnded Worlds gets underway in Marseille
The 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship in Marseille kicks off with elite teams vying for victory in a thrilling 48-hour race.
#cap_regatta #OffshoreSailing #WorldChampionship #DoubleHandedRacing
Opening day of the 44Cup Worlds in Cowes
The 44Cup World Championship in Cowes kicked off with tight competition, as Aleph Racing leads after day one, tied with GeMera Racing.
#44Cup #the44Cup #Cowes
RYS Commodore and Chris Bake’s team Aqua claim RC44 King’s Cup
The King’s Cup in Cowes saw Chris Bake’s Team Aqua triumph over competitors, with VIPs including Simon Le Bon steering for charity support.
#44Cup #the44Cup #KingsCup
Shaw and Partners Women Racing finishes fifth in inaugural NYYC Women’s International Championship
Shaw and Partners Women Racing finishes fifth in the inaugural NYYC Women’s International Championship, marking a strong debut for the Australian team.
#WomensInternationalChampionship #SailingNews #NewportSailing
Sponsors are the lifeblood of Skiff Sailing
New sponsors are boosting the Manly 16ft skiff fleet, helping teams like Alex Hart’s and Jemma Hopkins’ gear up for the season ahead.
#SkiffSailing #SailingSponsors #16ftSkiff #SailingCommunity
ARC Team USA Naples Preliminary Regatta line-up
ARC Team USA reveals its crew for the 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Naples, marking a significant return to competitive sailing.
#AC40 #AmericasCup #ARCTeamUSA
44Cup World Championship Cowes prequel
The King’s Cup charity regatta raises funds for Isle of Wight charities, kicking off the 44Cup World Championship in Cowes.
#KingsCup #44Cup #the44Cup#SailingCharity #IsleOfWight #RoyalYachtSquadron #Cowes
Offshore
Southerly change sets up tactical test for Flinders Islet Race
The Flinders Islet Race challenges sailors with shifting winds as they navigate 88 nautical miles from Sydney Harbour this Saturday.
#FlindersIsletRace #BlueWaterPointscore #AudiCentreSydney
GGR news – So far, so good! Day 11
As the Golden Globe Race fleet races past Lanzarote, leaders Guillou and Lawless tackle repairs and weather challenges in the Atlantic.
#GGR2026 #GoldenGlobeRace
Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 -Fleet building fast
The Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 is shaping up with a strong fleet and exciting entries from around the globe.
#RolexMiddleSeaRace #Sailing2026 #OffshoreRacing #YachtRegatta #MaltaSailing
With 49 entries, Class40 is the biggest and most open class on the upcoming Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe
The Route du Rhum showcases 49 Class40 entries, featuring fierce competition among top sailors like Guillaume Pirouelle and Corentin Douguet.
#Class40 #routedurhum.officiel #route_du_rhum
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
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
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
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
Performance Boating Sales to showcase three Jeanneau sailing yachts at Sail Expo 2026
Discover the latest Jeanneau sailing yachts at Sail Expo 2026 in Sydney, featuring the new Sun Odyssey 455, 415, and 380. Join us on 17-18 October!
#Jeanneau #SailExpo2026 #SailingYachts #PerformanceBoating #SunOdyssey
Boat Maintenance and Insurance – The Problems Owners Shouldn’t Ignore
From ageing rigging and deteriorated hoses to batteries, seacocks and corrosion, Pantaenius explains why good boat maintenance and good insurance go hand in hand.
#PantaeniusAustralia #MarineInsurance #BoatInsurance #YachtInsurance #SailingAustralia #BoatOwnership
Marine Rescue NSW records busiest August as volunteers prepare for spring school holidays
Marine Rescue NSW has recorded its busiest August, with 273 missions as volunteers gear up for the spring school holidays ahead.
#MarineRescueNSW #BoatSafety #SailingNews #VolunteerRescue #BoatingSeason
Sail Expo 2026 set to showcase the best of sailing on and off the water
Sail Expo 2026 at RPAYC promises exciting yacht showcases and marine products, perfect for all sailing enthusiasts. Don’t miss it!
#SailExpo #RPAYC #PantaeniusAustralia #AustralianSailing
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
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Platu25 World Championship 2026 – The Australian team “Aftershock” remains in the lead
Australia’s ‘Aftershock’ shines on day two of the Platu25 World Championship, securing wins in the second and third races in San Benedetto del Tronto.
#Platu25 #Aftershock #SailingChampionship #SailingNews #Australia
NYYC Women’s International Championship – Team Vigilant extends on Day 3
Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick leads the Women’s International Championship, while fresh teams claim victories on Day 3 in Newport, R.I.
#NewYorkYachtClubRegattas #nyyc_regattas #WomensSailing #IC37
Champagne sailing on day 2 of Rolex Swan Cup
Exciting racing and results from Day 2 of the Rolex Swan Cup in ideal sailing conditions.
#RolexSwanCup #NautorSwan #SailingEvent #PortoCervo #YachtRegatta
NYYC Women’s International Championship – Team Vigilant seize control on Day 2
Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick’s Team Vigilant leads the Women’s International Championship after a stellar Day 2 on Rhode Island Sound. Stay tuned for more updates!
#NewYorkYachtClubRegattas #nyyc_regattas #WomensSailing #IC37
NYYC Women’s International Championship – Swedes squeak out win in historic first race
Swede Ida Svensson clinches victory in the inaugural Women’s International Championship as competitors face challenging conditions in Newport.
#NewYorkYachtClubRegattas #nyyc_regattas #WomensSailing #IC37
ARC Team USA hit the water in Naples
ARC Team USA kicks off training in Naples ahead of the Prelim Regatta, showcasing their new team and livery as they gear up for competition.
#ARCTeamUSA #AmericasCup #sailing #Naples
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
2026 IQfoil World Championships – Day 2
Steinberg and Lyons dominate at2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships in Weymouth and Portland.
#iQFOiL #AustralianSailing #Weymouth2026
