2026 Tornado Worlds
The 2026 Tornado World Championship concludes in Quiberon with event highlights and results. Read more for details.
#TornadoWorlds #Quiberon2026 @TornadoClass #tornado_sailing
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America’s Cup Schedule Announced
Dates for the 38th America’s Cup in Naples have been issued by the Regatta Director, Iain Murray, and reveal an opening series of six fleet races in the AC75.
#americascup
Surge triumphs at M32 U.S. nationals
Mitchell Callahan leads Surge to victory at the M32 U.S. Nationals during New York Yacht Club Race Week.
#M32World #m32official #Surge
Numbers up for Airlie Beach Race Week
The 2026 Jeanneau Yachts and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week sees increased entries, with exciting new competitors like the Ratcliff brothers in Multihulls.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #JeanneauYachts #MultihullRacing #PerformanceCruising
2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is looking for crews!
The 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race opens crew opportunities, inviting sailors to join teams like Explorer and Translated 9 for a classic adventure.
#OceanGlobeRace #SailingCrew #Adventure #YachtRace #OceanRacing
RS Games 2026 – Day 1
Day 1 of the RS Games in Travemünde saw thrilling action with 915 sailors from 30 nations battling challenging conditions.
#RSGames2026 #travemuenderwoche #RSSailing #sailitliveitloveit
Festival of Sails 2027 – Entries start to flow in
The Notice of Race for the 2027 Festival of Sails is now live, featuring the Australian Yachting Championship.
#FestivalOfSails #RoyalGeelongYachtClub #AustralianYachting #SailingNews
Shaw and Partners Women Racing launch
Shaw and Partners Women Racing embarks on its inaugural campaign for the New York Yacht Club Women’s International Championship.
#WomenRacing #RPAYC #AustralianSailors #WomensChampionship
Racing
Australia’s gold medal class gets to work at LA 2028 venue
The Australian Sailing Team aims for Olympic glory at the San Pedro Regatta, refining skills for LA 2028 with 14 competitors in the ILCA classes.
#Sailing #AustralianSailing #SanPedroRegatta #OlympicClasses
2026 Mick Hole Winter Regatta – Day 1
Day 1 of the 2026 Mick Hole Winter Regatta features thrilling races and strong competition on Pittwater.
#RPAYC #Vakaros #MickHoleRegatta #PittwaterSailing #Etchells #VXOne
Lisa Vucetti and Vittorio Bonifacio 470 Junior World Champions
Lisa Vucetti and Vittorio Bonifacio clinched the 470 Junior World Championship title in a thrilling Medal Series in Gdynia.
#470olympicsailing #470JuniorWorlds #GdyniaSailingDays
Grae Morris finishes with silver at the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta
Australian iQFOiL and Formula Kite sailors showcased their skills in Long Beach, gaining crucial experience ahead of the LA2028 Olympics.
#LongBeachRegatta #AustralianSailing #OlympicSailing #iQFOiL #SailingNews
RS Sailing continues to build momentum across Australia
RS Sailing continues to grow across Australia with more than 750 boats nationwide. Discover the success of the RS Aero, Quest, Feva, RS21 and Venture Connect.
#SailingRaceboats #RSsailing
Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES
The 52 SUPER SERIES sails into Lanzarote, where Sled aims for a fourth consecutive win amid strong winds and stiff competition.
#52SuperSeries #LanzaroteSailing #Sled #MarinaRubicon #Regatta2026
Australian Wing Foilers set to race at World Sailing Championships test event
Three Australian Wing Foil athletes will compete at the World Sailing Championships Test Event in Gdynia from July 15–18, shaping the sport’s future.
#WingFoil #AustralianSailing #WorldSailing #SailingNews #Gdynia
2026 Tornado Worlds Day 2
Day 2 of the 2026 Tornado Worlds in Quiberon saw intense races and challenging weather conditions impacting competitors’ performances.
#TornadoWorlds #Quiberon2026 @TornadoClass #tornado_sailing
Offshore
Revolution versus evolution: Two very different brand new IMOCAs are getting ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic
Two new IMOCAs prepare for The Ocean Race Atlantic, showcasing unique design philosophies.
#IMOCAs #TheOceanRace #Malizia4 #DMGMORI #Sailing
CYCA partners with Virtual Regatta for Gold Coast Race
The CYCA partners with Virtual Regatta for the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, allowing virtual participation from anywhere in the world.
#NoakesSydneyGoldCoast #CYCA #VirtualRegatta #YachtRace #Sailing
DRHEAM-CUP – Searching for wind
The DRHEAM CUP faces a stormy transition, halting competitors as they navigate unpredictable winds; the finish in Lorient awaits.
@drheamcup #drheam_cup #Cherbourg #OffshoreRacing #RouteDuRhum
Drheam-Cup/Grand Prix de France de Course au Large
The DRHEAM CUP kicked off in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin with 106 boats enjoying optimal sailing conditions in this thrilling offshore race.
@drheamcup #drheam_cup #Cherbourg #OffshoreRacing #RouteDuRhum
Alexia Barrier set to become the first woman to compete in the ULTIM division
Alexia Barrier breaks barriers as the first woman to helm an ULTIM trimaran in the 2026 Route du Rhum, setting a new standard in sailing history.
#AlexiaBarrier #routedurhum.officiel #ULTIM #route_du_rhum #WomenInSailing
First finishers arrive at the Aegean 600
The AEGEAN 600 sees first finishers, with Claudio Demartis’s PROSECCO DOC SHOCKWAVE 3 taking the lead in a thrilling race against the Meltemi winds.
#AEGEAN600 #HellenicOffshoreRacingClub #yachtracing #Meltemi
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
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…
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 Gaffers return to Moreton Bay for the Vintage Yacht Regatta
Join the excitement at Queensland Cruising Yacht Club’s 51st Vintage Yacht Regatta from 17-19 July, featuring stunning classic vessels.
@QueenslandCruisingYachtClub #VintageYachtRegatta #QueenslandSailing
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
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
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World Cup Calabria crowns its champions
Alessandro Tomasi and Vaina Picot clinch victory at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup in Calabria after a thrilling final day of competition.
#WingfoilRacing #Calabria2026 #SailingChampions #Gizzeria
Day 4 – Kiwis fly in the light stuff as the elimination battles heat up
On Day 4 of the 49er elimination series, Kiwis excelled in light conditions, showcasing tactical brilliance and solidifying their lead.
#BalticChampionship #Nacra17Sailing #49erSailing
Day 3: Light, shifty and technical — the Baltic changes the game
Eckernförde’s Day 3 saw lighter winds challenge sailors, highlighting patience and skill in the 49er class as Grummett & Hawes maintain their lead.
#BalticChampionship #Nacra17Sailing #49erSailing
Wingfoil World Cup debuts in Calabria, Italy
The Wingfoil World Cup kicks off in Calabria, showcasing top riders like Kamil Manowiecki and Francesco Cappuzzo in thrilling competition.
#WingfoilWorldCup #Calabria #Sailing #WingfoilRacing #Gizzeria
Day 2 – Early starts, long sails and a full day of racing in Eckernförde
Day 2 of the 2026 European Championship saw thrilling racing in Eckernförde, with strong performances from the 49er and Nacra 17 fleets.
#BalticChampionship #Nacra17Sailing #49erSailing
The Baltic turns it on in Eckernförde
Day 1 of the 2026 European Championship in Eckernförde showcased fierce competition with thrilling races across the Nacra 17 and 49er classes.
#BalticChampionship #Nacra17Sailing #49erSailing
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
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
