18ft Skiffs – Club Champs & Season Point Score
Yandoo secures the title in Race 14 of the Australian 18 Footers League’s Club Championship on Sydney Harbour amid strong competition from Balmain and Sixt.
#18skiff #18footers #sailmedia
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Geographe Bay Race Week Day 5 (Final Day…)
Geographe Bay Raceweek 2026 concludes with thrilling racing and festive celebrations as sailors gear up for next year’s competition. Celebrating camaraderie and sport!
#GeographeBayRaceweek #SailingAustralia #SailorsLife
2026 Banjo’s Shoreline Crown Series Bellerive Regatta
The 2026 Banjo’s Shoreline Crown Series Regatta in Bellerive concludes with thrilling races, Tasmanian champions crowned, and unforgettable sailing moments.
#SailingAustralia #BelleriveRegatta #Tasmania
Maritimo 100 marks 100th entry as Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 builds momentum
Hamilton Island Race Week has passed the 100-boat milestone well ahead of schedule, with entries continuing to build toward its 41st edition from 15–22 August 2026, reflecting strong early interest across divisions. The milestone 100th entry is Maritimo 100, a…
Palm Beach XI Takes Flight
Palm Beach XI successfully validated her radical new C-foil configuration, reaching 29 knots of boat speed in a beautiful 22-knot nor’easter on the iconic Sydney Harbour.
#palmbeachmotoryachts #sydneyharbour #palmbeachxi
Grand Soleil Cup Australia – Pittwater
The overall winner, Lee Hawksley on Andiamo (GS40), received an incredible prize: a hosted trip to the International Grand Soleil Cup at the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in Porto Cervo, Sardinia
#Sydneymarinebrokerage #rpayc
Three months to go – Can the Women and Youth sailors win in Sardinia?
Three months remain until the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia, where Women & Youth sailors aim to make their mark alongside elite teams.
#AmericasCup #SailingAustralia #Sardinia2026
The Sofia, in mixed mode
Join the action at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca, featuring mixed Olympic sailing events in Palma from March 27 to April 4, 2026.
@TrofeoPrincesaSofia #TrofeoSofia #Sailing #MixedCrew #470 #Nacra17
Racing
Records crown RORC Nelson’s Cup finale
The RORC Nelson’s Cup Series concluded with the Antigua 360 race; highlights include record-breaking performances and thrilling competition on the water.
#NelsonsCup #Caribbean600 @RORCracing
2026 Bellerive Regatta
Catch the thrilling action of the 2026 Banjo’s Shoreline Crown Series in Bellerive, showcasing top sailors on the River Derwent in ideal conditions.
#SailingAustralia #BelleriveRegatta #SailingNews
Geographe Bay Race Week – Day 4
Geographe Bay Race Week Day 4 kicked off with light winds, exciting racing, and a beautiful afternoon seabreeze for all divisions in Busselton, Australia.
#GeographeBayRaceWeek #TP72Imagery #SailingAustralia
Entries are open for the 2026 PIC Harbour Classic
Join the PIC Harbour Classic on 20-21 March 2026 for an exciting sailing weekend, featuring fun activities and great camaraderie!
#piccoastalclassic #HarbourClassic #PIC
NOR published for 2026 29er World Champs in Kiel
Entries for the 2026 29er World Championships in Kiel, Germany are now for young sailors to compete in July at the Olympic Sailing Centre on Kiel Fjord.
#Int29erclass #29erWorlds #SailingKiel
Rafa Trujillo inducted into the Finn Class Hall of Fame
Rafa Trujillo has joined the Finn Class Hall of Fame at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup, celebrating his remarkable sailing achievements.
#finnsailing #finnclass
Come-from-behind IMA maxi victory for Leopard 3 in RORC Nelson’s Cup
Leopard 3 claims a come-from-behind victory in the IMA maxi class at the RORC Nelson’s Cup in Antigua, showcasing thrilling competitive sailing action!
@RoyalOceanRacingClub #Leopard3 #RORCracing #Caribbean600
18ft Skiffs – Club Champs & Season Point Score
The Australian 18 Footers League final race of the Club Championship offers teams one last chance to prepare for the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship in Sydney Harbour.
#18skiff #sailmedia #18Footers
Offshore
Globe40 – The Horn Challenge
Valparaiso, Chile – GLOBE40 competitors set off to tackle the challenging Cape Horn leg on their journey to Recife, Brazil, amid fierce competition.
#SailingAustralia #GLOBE40 #CapeHorn
Gitana 18 – Maxi Edmond de Rothschild launched
The Gitana 18, a revolutionary flying Ultim trimaran, has been launched in Lorient, marking a new era in offshore racing design and performance.
#GitanaTeam2017 #SailingInnovation #OffshoreRacing #UltimTrimaran
Globe40 – Free Dom arrive in Valparaíso
Witness the remarkable journey of Class40 Freedom as it overcomes challenges to reach Valparaíso, proving that perseverance knows no bounds in sailing adventures.
#SailingAustralia #Globe40 #Class40
RORC Nelson’s Cup Series 2026 – Preview
The 2026 RORC Nelson’s Cup Series kicks off on February 17 in Antigua, featuring intense coastal racing and top international competitors.
#NelsonsCup #Caribbean600 @RORCracing
Celebrating 100 years of sailing at Bellerive Yacht Club
Celebrate 100 years of sailing at Bellerive Yacht Club with upcoming regattas and events on Tasmania’s River Derwent this February and March!
#BelleriveYachtClub #SailingTasmania #CentenaryCelebration #WomenInSailing #TasmanianSailing
Pittwater to Coffs Harbour – First in best dressed!
The 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race kicks off March 27, featuring exciting multihull entries like Wind Cheetah and monohulls like Mako. Join the sailing thrill!
#rpayc #p2c #sailing
That’s the KISS sailing spirit
Follow Courtney Mead’s inspiring journey from novice sailor to confident ocean racer in the ORCV KISS program, showcasing Australian women’s sailing spirit.
#AustralianSailing #WomensSailing #ORCV
RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 – Wrap Video
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race saw the Mach 50 Palanad 4 clinch overall victory, showcasing exceptional seamanship from Lanzarote to Antigua.
#RORCTransatlanticRace #SailingAustralia #SailingNews @RoyalOceanRacingClub
Cruising
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.
Arc+ 2025 prizegiving in Grenada
Celebrate the successful culmination of ARC+ 2025 with the joyous prizegiving event in Grenada, honouring participants from around the globe.
First boat of ARC+ 2025 arrives in Grenada
The first boat of ARC+ 2025, Enjoy The Silence, arrives in Grenada after a swift transatlantic journey, greeted by joyful celebrations.
ARC 2025 fleet sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Over 800 sailors set sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia in the exciting 40th edition of the ARC Rally.
Jeanneau Sun Odysssey 415 from ShareYacht
Discover the opportunity to own a share in the new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415, available at Gibson Marina, Pittwater.
ARC+ 2025 starts in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Over 400 sailors embark on the ARC+ 2025 from Las Palmas to Cape Verde, kicking off an exciting transatlantic sailing adventure.
Performance Boating Sales named Jeanneau Sail Dealer of the Year 2025
Performance Boating Sales has been awarded Jeanneau Sail Dealer of the Year 2025, celebrating its dedication to the sailing community in Australia.
Boats & Gear
Sailteck GPS Compass
Sailteck unveils the GPS Compass – The Ultimate High-Performance Sailing Instrument Sailteck is proud to announce the launch of the GPS Compass. Primaryfunctions include: heading, heel, trim, speed (SOG), countdown, line distance, and time-of-day. It is also software upgradable, with…
ILCA announces new ILCA 4 MkII sail
The International Laser Class Association announces the new ILCA 4 MkII sail, enhancing supply and durability for Australian youth sailing.
@ilcasailing #ilca_sailing #AustralianSailing #ILCA #SailingNews
Grand Soleil Cup Australia Returns to Pittwater Regatta 2026
Sydney Marine Brokerage, Exclusive Australian Dealer for Grand Soleil Yachts, is proud to announce the return of the Grand Soleil Cup at the 2026 Pittwater Regatta
#Sydneymarinebrokerage #rpayc
Esteemed Italian naval architect to relocate to Australia
Acclaimed Italian naval architect and yacht designer, Valerio Rivellini has started 2026 with plans to seek sunshine and boating inspiration in Sydney.
#boatology
SB20 class and Devoti Sailing announce a strategic plan until 2030
Discover the SB20 Class and Devoti Sailing’s strategic plans for 2030, including new venues in Australia, France, and the UK for upcoming events.
#SailingAustralia #SB20Class #DevotiSailing
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 455 receives strong response at Düsseldorf International Boat Show
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 455 impresses at Düsseldorf Boat Show with eight sales; Australia welcomes it in September 2026, promising superior sailing experiences.
#performanceboatingsales #Jeanneau #SunOdyssey455 #DüsseldorfBoatShow #Sailing #AustralianSailing
Performance Cruising Yachts appointed exclusive Australian dealer for HanseYachts
Performance Cruising Yachts has been appointed as the exclusive Australian dealer for the full Hanse Yachts AG portfolio, including Hanse, Moody, Dehler, Sealine, Fjord and Ryck. We are proud to announce the addition of these 6 brands to our stable.
@performancecruising #performancecruisingyachts
BIA launches Go Boating SA
BIA launches the Go Boating SA campaign to promote safe and enjoyable boating across South Australia, supporting marine jobs and community engagement.
@BoatingIndustryAssociation #GoBoatingSA #SailingAustralia #SouthAustralia
Video
Alessandro Marega becomes first Italian to win Finn Gold Cup
Alessandro Marega makes history as the first Italian winner of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup, held in Brisbane, Australia, showcasing world-class sailing talent.
#finnsailing #fgc #finngoldcup #finnclass #finn #sailing #worldsailingofficial
Conditions change and points tighten on penultimate day at Finn Gold Cup
Tensions rise at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup as Brendan Casey dominates with two wins, tightening the leaderboard before the final day.
#finnclass #fgc #finngoldcup #sailing #worldsailingofficial
The sunshine state finally warms to the Finn Gold Cup
Anders Pedersen leads after a sunny Day 3 at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup, with seven races completed.
#finnclass #fgc #finngoldcup #sailing #Australia
When the going gets tough, the Finns get going
Norwegian sailor Anders Pedersen dominates Day 2 of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane, Australia, winning both races in challenging conditions.
#finnclass #finngoldcup #sailing #Australiansailing
Brutal opening day for 2026 Finn Gold Cup
Anders Pedersen shines on a challenging opening day of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane, conquering tough conditions with two race wins.
#finnsailing #fgc #finngoldcup #finnclass #finn #sailing #worldsailingofficial
Seventieth Finn Gold Cup opened in Brisbane
The 70th Finn Gold Cup has opened in Brisbane, showcasing top sailors from 15 nations at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Australia.
@InternationalFinnClass #finnclass #worldsailingofficial
The 2026 GKA Kite-Surf season kicks off shortly in Cape Verde
Sailors from 13 countries gear up for an exhilarating competition in Cape Verde.
#gkakiteworldtour #Sailing #Kitesurfing #Australia
Season’s first Wingfoil champions crowned
The Hong Kong World Cup showcased fierce competition as emerging talents upset established stars, with Yana Li and Alessandro Tomasi claiming dramatic victories.
#wingfoilracing #Sailing #WorldCup #Wingfoil #Australia
