Rag & Famish Hotel 18ft Skiff Racing
The young Rag & Famish Hotel team, led by Ben Crafoord, gears up for the 2026-27 18ft skiff season on Sydney Harbour with high hopes.
#18ftSkiff #RagAndFamish #SailingAustralia #SydneyHarbour
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Marine Rescue NSW records second busiest July on record
Marine Rescue NSW’s busiest July saw 253 missions, with 90 emergencies, reflecting increased boating activity across the state. Stay safe!
#MarineRescue #NSWBoating #SafetyFirst #VolunteerWork #BoatingCommunity
KISS 2026 Passage Rally goes from Fear to Fabulous
Catch the latest on the ORCV KISS 2026 training program activities and how they are shaping the future of Australian sailing.
#KISS2026 #PassageRally #SailingNews #ORCV
2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship teams confirmed
Discover the six teams competing in the 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship at Fremantle from 10–13 September.
#WomensMatchRacing #FremantleSailingClub #SailingChampionships #WomenInSailing
Light air changes things up at Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week
The 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week faces lighter winds, impacting results as competitors race around Pioneer Bay in beautiful Whitsundays scenery.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #JeanneauYachts #WhitsundaySailing
Close to 200 boats set for Hamilton Island Race Week 2026
The 41st Hamilton Island Race Week sees 194 entries and exciting stories, including Stacey Jackson joining Touche 42 for the thrilling races ahead.
#HamiltonIslandRaceWeek #sailingevents #yachtracing #Whitsundays
Gauntlets are down at Airlie Beach Race Week
Day 5 of Airlie Beach Race Week sees fierce battles in the Multihull Division, with Joel Berg’s Hooligan taking the lead.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #JeanneauYachts #WhitsundaySailing
Australian Team wins 2026 11m One Design Worlds in Norway
An Australian team featuring RPAYC and CYCA sailors has won the 2026 11 Metre One Design World Championship at Hankø Yacht Club in Norway.
#11MetreOneDesign #11mOD #RPAYC #CYCA #AustralianSailing #Hanko #Norway
Racing
The Last Kenwood Cup – Memories from Fruit Machine, 26 Years On
Steve Bryant looks back at the 2000 Kenwood Cup in Hawaii, racing aboard Fruit Machine with the Australian team in the final edition of the famous event.
#KenwoodCup #FruitMachine #YachtRacing #AustralianSailing #MySailing
World-class yachting returns to Porto Cervo this September
The prestigious Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Rolex Swan Cup return to Porto Cervo this September, featuring elite yachts and fierce competition.
#MaxiYachtRolexCup #RolexSwanCup #PortoCervo #yccs_portocervo
Mornington Yacht Club sailors prepare for 2026 Team Racing World Champs
Mornington Yacht Club sailors prepare for the 2026 Team Racing World Championships in Stockholm, showcasing their skills on the international stage.
#MorningtonYachtClub #SailingAustralia #YouthSailing
Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling crowned 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Champions
Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling crowned champions at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championship in Aarhus after a thrilling week of racing.
@ILCASailing #ilca_sailing #ILCA4YouthWorlds #YouthSailing
Cruisers scoreboards close at Airlie Beach Race Week
Day 3 of the 2026 Airlie Beach Race Week sees tight competition in cruising divisions, with Julian Bell leading after a thrilling race.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #JeanneauYachts #WhitsundaySailing
2026 Cadet World and Promotional Championships
The Australian team excel at the 2026 Cadet World and Promotional Championships on Lake Garda
#CadetClassAustralia #CadetWorldChampionship #bullsails
Seldén masts and the International 470 Class Association announce partnership
Seldén Masts partners with the International 470 Class to support young sailors with equipment awards at major championships in Australia.
#470Class #SeldénMasts #SailorDevelopment
Australian Sailing Team wraps up five-week block in Los Angeles
Australian Sailing Team wraps up a five-week training block in Los Angeles with key insights for the LA 2028 Olympics.
#AustralianSailingTeam #SanPedroRegatta #OlympicSailing #LA2028
Offshore
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026 – the offshore marathon has begun
The 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race kicked off from Cowes with 32 boats competing in this challenging 1,800 nautical mile course.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #RORC
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026 – The battle at the front
Details on the upcoming RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026, featuring top contenders and race specifics.
#RORCRacing #RBIR #offshore #Cowes
Strong early entries for Race Around Australia 2028
Race Around Australia 2028 sees strong early entries, with teams eager to take on this iconic sailing challenge starting in Sydney.
#RaceAroundAustralia #Sailing2028 #OceanRacing #SHORAA
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
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
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
New owner and crew put Hanuman through her paces in Palma
Hanuman’s new crew trained in Palma, preparing for the upcoming Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, showcasing their expertise and teamwork.
#OfficialJClass #Hanuman #JClass #Palma #VascoVascotto
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
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
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
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
Video
Taihoro returns to Auckland waters
Emirates Team New Zealand returns to Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf for crucial testing on their AC75, gearing up for the 2027 America’s Cup race.
#EmiratesTeamNZ #AC75 #AucklandSailing #AmericasCup
Full day of racing as final series gets underway at ILCA 4 Youth Worlds
The 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships returned with a full day of racing in milder conditions on Aarhus Bay.
@ILCASailing #ilca_sailing #ILCA4YouthWorlds #YouthSailing
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
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
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
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
