SailGP returns to Halifax and new investors for ‘Black Foils’ Team
SailGP is back in Halifax with 13 international teams racing, including the Bonds Flying Roos aiming for their fourth consecutive win this weekend.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #Halifax
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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
Australian Sailing welcomes high performance investment through Win Well strategy
Australian Sailing celebrates a $513 million government investment in high performance sports, boosting preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
#AustralianSailing #WinWell #LA2028
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
J Class returns to Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Join 3,500 sailors for the spectacular Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez from Sept 26 to Oct 4, featuring modern, classic, and J Class yachts in a stunning setting!
#LesVoilesDeSaintTropez #JClass #les_voiles_de_saint_tropez
Superyacht history awaits at the Superyacht Cup Palma
The Superyacht Cup Palma celebrates 30 years of superyacht racing with an impressive lineup and exciting new classes, kicking off in June 2026.
#SuperyachtCup @thesuperyachtcuppalma
Australia’s Nacra 17 squad eyes Kiel Week
Australia’s Nacra 17 squad gears up for Kiel Week on the Baltic Sea, aiming to refine strategies before the European Championships.
#KielWeek #Nacra17 #AustralianSailing
TP52 World Championship – Day 3
Alpha Plus secures a birthday victory for Shawn Kang with top finishes leading the Rolex TP52 World Championship in stunning Porto Cervo, Sardinia.
#Sailing #TP52 #Australia
Racing
Halifax welcomes the return of SailGP
Halifax gears up for the Canada Sail Grand Prix, featuring the return of New Zealand’s Black Foils and fierce competition from Australia’s Bonds Flying Roos.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos
Tasar World Championships 2026 Conclude in Okinawa
The new Tasar World Champions for 2026 are Dalton Bergan and Lindsay Bergan from the USA
#australiantasars #tasarworld_kunigami
TP52 World Championship – Day 1
Sled’s bold start secures victory in Race 2 at the Rolex TP52 World Championship in Costa Smeralda, maintaining their lead in a competitive fleet.
#52superseries
Loro Piana Giraglia 2026
Experience the thrill of the final inshore races at the Loro Piana Giraglia in Saint-Tropez before the fleet heads offshore to Genoa.
#LoroPianaGiraglia #YachtClubItaliano
Titles decided at 2026 ILCA 7 Masters Worlds in Athens
The 2026 ILCA 7 Masters World Championship in Athens concluded with five champions crowned after a thrilling six days of racing in the Saronic Gulf.
#ilcasailing #ilca_sailing
Musto Skiff 2026 Worlds
Discover the thrilling conclusion of the ACO Musto SKiff World Championship 2026 in Carnac, featuring race highlights and final results from the event.
#MustoSkiff
2026 TP52 World Championship – Porto Cervo
Tony Langley’s Gladiator showcases impressive form during practice races ahead of the Rolex TP52 World Championship in Porto Cervo, setting the stage for strong competition.
#52superseries #RolexTP52WorldChampionship #PortoCervo
Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 – Day 3
Experience the thrilling Day 3 of the Loro Piana Giraglia in Saint-Tropez with perfect breezes and exciting racing among Maxis and young sailors.
#LoroPianaGiraglia #YachtClubItaliano
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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
Fleet sets sail in inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race
The Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race has kicked off, showcasing thrilling competition as boats set sail on their 250-nautical-mile journey to Bundaberg.
#BrisbaneToBundaberg #RQYS
Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 – Offshore Race
The 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia race kicked off from Saint-Tropez, uniting sailors in a classic Mediterranean challenge to Genoa’s shores.
#LoroPianaGiraglia #YachtClubItaliano
Sharp fleet shaping for 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race
As the 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race approaches, excitement builds with a diverse fleet and notable entrants preparing for the challenge ahead in Valletta, Malta.
#RolexMiddleSeaRace #RMSR2026
Ambrogio Beccaria wins Vendée Articque
Ambrogio Beccaria clinches victory in the Vendée Arctique after an intense 8 days of competition, showcasing his incredible sailing prowess in the event.
#vendeearctique #va2026
Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race
Exciting sailing action is set to unfold as the Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race kicks off, welcoming participants and spectators alike!
#BrisbaneToBundaberg #RQYS
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
Sailors get ready to migrate north for winter
The inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race launches on June 18, showcasing Queensland’s stunning coastline and promoting family sailing experiences.
@RQYS.Manly #royal_qld_yacht_squadron #BrisbaneToBundaberg
Cruising
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
Sailing Zingaro and PredictWind launch new “Playbook” for modern marine weather tech
Sailing Zingaro teams up with PredictWind to launch a video series helping sailors leverage modern weather technology for safer passages around the World.
#SailingZingaro #PredictWind #AustralianSailing
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
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
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
There are race yachts, and then there are race winners
Discover the JPK 1030 Min River, a champion yacht with recent accolades from the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, available for sale in Australia.
#SailingAustralia #YachtForSale #SydneyHobart
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Michael Blackburn – Atlanta 1996 ignited my passion for the ILCA class
Explore Michael Blackburn’s journey from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to becoming a leading coach in ILCA sailing, reflecting on 30 years of Olympic legacy.
#ILCASailing #AustralianSailing
Johan Schubert wins first OK Dinghy World Title for Denmark in 46 years
Johan Schubert makes history by winning Denmark’s first OK Dinghy World title in 46 years at Skovshoved, thrilling fans with his remarkable performance.
#OK-Dinghy #WorldChampionships
Niklas Edler takes lead at OK Dinghy Worlds
Niklas Edler leads the 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship in Denmark after a thrilling opening series, showcasing intense competition and challenging conditions.
#OK-Dinghy #WorldChampionships
Ok Dinghy Worlds get underway with two light races
The 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship in Skovshoved kicks off with thrilling races as sailors battle shifty winds and strong currents. Stay tuned!
#OK-Dinghy #WorldChampionships
Royal Ocean Racing Club team claims 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup
The Royal Ocean Racing Club triumphs at the 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup in Porto Cervo, showcasing exceptional sailing talent and teamwork.
#RangeRoverSardiniaCup #yccs_portocervo
2026 GKA Freestyle event comes to a thrilling close in Borkum
Maxime Chabloz and Bruna Kajiya shine at the GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup in Borkum, Germany, showcasing their skills in challenging North Sea conditions.
#gkakiteworldtour #FreestyleKite
Penultimate day delivers another test at ILCA 6 Masters Worlds
The ILCA 6 Masters Worlds in Athens faced challenges on its penultimate day, with exciting races and a new category for sailors over 85 years old.
#ilcasailing #ilca_sailing
SailGP’s Racing on the Edge – Risk vs Reward
Explore the thrilling dynamics of risk and reward in SailGP’s latest episode featuring fierce competitors in Auckland’s high-stakes racing environment.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos
