2027-2029 RS Aero World Championships revealed
Discover the host venues and dates for the 2027-2029 RS Aero World Championships, unveiled for sailors worldwide.
#RSAero #WorldChampionships #SailingEvents #RSClass
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Marseille to host 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship
The 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship in Marseille will feature elite competitors, including Olympic sailors and experts from Australia and beyond.
#worldsailingofficial #OffshoreSailing #WorldChampionship
Entries go beyond 120 for Airlie Beach Race Week
The 2026 Jeanneau Yachts and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week sees over 120 entries, promising thrilling competition in the stunning Whitsundays.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #JeanneauYachts #WhitsundaySailing
Racing gets underway at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds in Aarhus
Racing commenced at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds in Aarhus, with 12 races completed on opening day across six fleets. Good Luck to the 5 boys and 6 girls representing Australia.
#ILCASailing #ilca_sailing #ILCA4YouthWorlds #YouthSailing
Human Endeavour and AI innovation converge at the 2026 Team Racing World Championships in Stockholm
The 2026 Team Racing World Championships in Stockholm promises thrilling competition and innovative spectator technology for an unforgettable experience.
#WorldSailingOfficial #TeamRacing #AIinSports
Para Inclusive Wing Development series heads to Townsville
The Para Inclusive Wing Development Camp arrives in Townsville, enhancing opportunities for sailors in inclusive wingfoiling across Australia.
#AustralianSailing #ParaSailing #InclusiveSailing #Wingfoiling
Australian fast boats ready for key LA2028 venue test
Australian crews are preparing for the San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta, crucial for honing skills ahead of LA 2028.
#AustralianSailing #LA2028 #SanPedroRegatta #OlympicSailing
2026 Boating Data Report Card released
The BIA’s 2026 report reveals Australia’s boating industry steady at $10.5 billion, showcasing growth and job support at the Sydney Boat Show.
#Sydneyboatshow #BoatingIndustryAssociation #MarineIndustry
Racing
FreeFly-Slalom World Champions crowned in Fuerteventura!
The 2026 FreeFly-Slalom season concluded in Fuerteventura with Francesco Cappuzzo and Kylie Belloeuvre crowned world champions after fierce competition.
#wingfoilworldtour #Fuerteventura #FreeFlySlalom
Performance Pathway Wing Foiling camp held in Townsville
Australian Sailing’s Wing Foiling Camp in Townsville fosters talent as athletes refine skills for the upcoming 2027 World Championships.
#WingFoiling #AustralianSailing #SailingNews
World champions crowned in Fuerteventura!
Zoe Trudeau wins in Fuerteventura as Nia Suardiaz and Benjamin Castenskiold claim Surf-Freestyle titles in thrilling finale.
#SurfFreestyle #GWA #wingfoilworldtour #Fuerteventura
2026 ILCA 4 Youth & ILCA 6 Youth World Championships
The 2026 ILCA 4 & 6 Youth World Championships in Aarhus will see 877 young sailors from 56 nations compete in exciting races this August.
#ilcasailing #YouthSailing #SailingAustralia
The 49er will provide the talent SailGP needs
The 49er class is key to SailGP’s expansion, showcasing emerging sailing talent from around the world.
#SailGP #49erSailing
Bryant to join Wilmot for San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta
Tash Bryant teams up with Annie Wilmot at the San Pedro Regatta, gaining vital experience ahead of the LA 2028 Olympic racecourse while Laura Harding recovers.
#AustralianSailing #49erFX #TashBryant #AnnieWilmot #SanPedroRegatta
Worrell 1000 2028 – Notice of Race
The Worrell 1000 catamaran race returns in 2028, with increased team spots and fan engagement initiatives starting now! Get ready, sailors!
#Worrell1000 #w1krr #CatamaranRace
2nd AC Preliminary Regatta – 2 months to go
Anticipation builds as teams prepare for the second preliminary regatta featuring nine AC40s in Naples this September.
#AmericasCup
Offshore
Back 2 Black wins the Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
Sean Langman’s Back 2 Black clinches the IRC Overall crown at the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, showcasing remarkable sailing conditions and teamwork.
#SydneyGoldCoastYachtRace #CYCA #Back2Black
Ino Veritas wins RORC Channel Race
James Neville’s Ino Veritas clinches victory at the RORC Channel Race, winning both the Hugh Astor Trophy and the Channel Challenge Cup.
#InoVeritas #rorcracing #ChannelRace #HughAstorTrophy
Noakes Sydney Gold Coast yacht race start
The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race kicks off with thrilling competition as crews navigate challenging conditions on the 386 nautical mile course.
#SydneyGoldCoastRace #yachting #NoakesYachtRace #AustralianSailing
La Solitaire du Figaro to open new chapter in 2028
The iconic La Solitaire du Figaro will embrace the Ocean Fifty class starting in 2028, marking a significant evolution in offshore racing.
#lasolitairedufigaro #OceanFifty #OffshoreRacing
Drheam-Cup/Grand Prix de France de Course au Large
Highlights from the DRHEAM-CUP 2026, showcasing sailing achievements and diversity in offshore racing.
#DRHEAMCUP #sailing #offshoreracing #Lorient
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
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
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
BIA Apprentice of the Year Award
Lachlan Fraser of Onboard Marine Services wins BIA Apprentice of the Year Award for 2026, showcasing commitment to marine training.
#BoatingIndustryAssociation #ApprenticeOfTheYear #MarineIndustry #BoatingAwards #OnboardMarine
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
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
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GB1 Challengers – Episode 06 – The build
Catch the latest episode of Challengers as Ian Walker explores the build of GB1’s AC75 ahead of the 38th America’s Cup in Naples.
#AmericasCup #GB1Racing #AC75 #Challengers
Surf-Freestyle glory for Lippitsch & Macdonald
Viola Lippitsch and Christopher MacDonald clinched victory at the Surf-Freestyle finals in Gran Canaria, showcasing exceptional talent and skill.
#SurfFreestyle #wingfoilworldtour #GranCanaria
Paprec Claims First Win at Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES
Paprec celebrates its first 52 SUPER SERIES win at the Marina Rubicón Lanzarote, showcasing skill in challenging conditions.
#Paprec #52SUPERSERIES #Lanzarote
Gitana 18 – Flying Offshore
Catch the latest episode of Gitana’s ‘Flying Offshore’ series as they prepare for the Route du Rhum with their impressive new foiling vessel.
#GitanaTeam2017 #MaxiEdmondDeRothschild #FlyingOffshore
Freefly-Slalom – Suardiaz and Cappuzzo claim the win
Suardiaz and Cappuzzo take early lead in FreeFly-Slalom season opener in Gran Canaria
#wingfoilworldtour #GranCanaria #GWAWorldCup
Paprec Leads in Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES
Paprec team excels in windy conditions to lead the 52 SUPER SERIES in Lanzarote.
#52SuperSeries #SailingPerformance
52 super series
Paprec leads the 52 SUPER SERIES in Lanzarote after two races. Sled closely follows as competition heats up in challenging conditions.
#52SuperSeries #Lanzarote
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
