World Sailing Inclusion Championships – Day 2
Day two of the World Sailing Inclusion Championships sees Australia’s Simon Bibby competing in the new Inclusive Wingfoil event.
#InclusiveWingfoil #WorldSailingOfficial #SailingMilestones #ParaSailing
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52 Super Series – Valencia Sailing Week – Day 1
Paprec leads the 52 SUPER SERIES in Valencia with impressive performances in a competitive fleet of 16 boats from 11 nations.
#52SUPERseries #Paprec #ValenciaSailing #TP52 #sailing
Sail Expo 2026 brings together the best of sailing
Join us at Sail Expo 2026, showcasing yachts and marine gear at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Newport, on 17-18 October. Fun for the whole family!
#SailExpo2026 #AustraliaSailing #RPAYC #MarineExhibition
18ft skiffs – Shaw and Partners 18ft Skiff Racing
Keagan York aims for victory in the 2027 JJ Giltinan World Championship with a new team aboard Shaw and Partners Financial Services 18ft skiff.
#18ftSkiff #SailingAustralia #JJGiltinan #Australian18FootersLeague
Racing on the edge reveals the psychology behind SailGP success
Explore episode five of Racing on the Edge, showcasing Los Gallos and NorthStar’s unique team cultures during SailGP’s thrilling 2026 Championship.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #RacingOnTheEdge
Bas de Waal secures 2026 Finn Grand Slam
Bas de Waal secures the 2026 Finn Grand Slam title in Malcesine after a thrilling final event.
#FinnGrandSlam #Malcesine #FinnClass #GrandSlam
Celestial and Saltwater Wine crowned 2026 Australian Yachting Champions
Celestial and Saltwater Wine have claimed the 2026 Australian Yachting Championship Division 1 and Division 2 titles at Sail Paradise on the Gold Coast.
#Sailing #YachtingChampionships #GoldCoast #SailParadise #Australia
Pauline Courtois wins 2026 World Sailing Women’s Match Racing World Championship
Pauline Courtois leads her Match in Pink team to a sixth consecutive victory at the World Sailing Women’s Match Racing Championship in San Francisco.
#PaulineCourtois #MatchRacing #SailingChampionship #WomenInSailing #StFrancisYachtClub
Racing
Picot and Herbert crowned in Sardinia in dramatic final day
Vaina Picot and Sean Herbert triumph in Sardinia’s dramatic Wingfoil Racing World Cup, setting the stage for an exciting finale in Brazil.
#WingfoilRacing #Sardinia2026 #SailingChampionship #WorldCupVictory
Realteam Spirit wins in Geneva – Sails of Change 8 wins TF35 trophy
Realteam Spirit clinched victory at the Geneva Grand Prix, while Sails of Change 8 secured a third consecutive TF35 Trophy title despite no final races.
#TF35Trophy #tf35class #GenevaGrandPrix #SailingChampionship
Portimão welcomes record field for 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships
The 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portimão will showcase 222 athletes competing across nine events from October 5-10.
#WorldSailing #InclusionChampionships #Sailing2026 #ParaSailing #Portimão
Youngblood wins M32 World Champs in Newport
YoungBlood’s Miles Julien leads his team to victory at the M32 World Championship in Newport after a four-year journey.
#M32World #YoungBlood #MilesJulien #SailingVictory #NewportSailing
Young sailors make their mark at Sail Paradise 2026
Youth sailors shone on Day Two of The Yacht Sales Co Sail Paradise 2026, racing lightweight Sports Boats along the stunning Gold Coast coastline.
#YachtSalesCo #SailParadise #YouthSailing #GoldCoast #SportsBoats
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 – A sumptuous finale
Discover the thrilling results and highlights from Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026, showcasing the best in yachting.
#VoilesDeSaintTropezOfficiel #les_voiles_de_saint_tropez #SailingRegatta #Yachting #RolexTrophy
18ft Skiffs – 2026-27 season preview
Get ready for the thrilling 2026-27 18ft skiff season with top young talents joining experienced teams for competitive racing.
#18ftSkiffs #SailingSeason #SydneyHarbour #Australian18Footers #SkiffRacing
Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta
Discover the highlights of the Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta and the dates for the next event in 2027.
#IbizaJoySail #SuperyachtRegatta #SailingEvents #LuxuryYachting
Offshore
France takes Offshore Double Handed World Championship
France clinched the Offshore Double Handed World Championship title after a thrilling final race against fierce competition from Australia and Belgium.
#SailingAustralia #OffshoreSailing #WorldSailingOfficial
McIntyre GGR “window live” touches a nerve!
Gunnar Christensen shares his harrowing storm experience during the GGR, while Mara questions her campaign’s future and social media support.
#GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #SailingAdventure #SoloSailing #OceanChallenge
First contenders – 2027 RORC Transatlantic Race
The 2027 RORC Transatlantic Race promises thrilling competition, featuring elite multihulls and seasoned sailors departing from Lanzarote to Antigua.
#RORCTransatlanticRace #SailingNews #OceanRacing #RORC #2027Race
The Mediterranean is calling – New international circuit launched for ORC class 0
Discover the new International Med Circuit for ORC Class 0 yachts, featuring three prestigious Mediterranean events in 2027.
#ORCClass0 #MediterraneanSailing #InternationalMedCircuit #OffshoreRacing
GGR news – Tropical storm Gonzalo collides with GGR fleet
Tropical Storm Gonzalo poses a significant challenge for solo sailors in the McIntyre Golden Globe Race as they face fierce winds and dangerous seas near Cabo Verde.
#TropicalStormGonzalo #GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #SailingAdventure #SoloSailing #OceanChallenge
CIC Med Race 2027 – An evolving event – new class and a focus on women in sailing
The CIC MED RACE 2027 will introduce the new Sun Fast 30 OD class, promoting mixed-gender teams and showcasing offshore racing in Marseille.
#CIC MCR #cic_med_channel_race #WomenInSailing #Class40 #SunFast30OD
2026 Offshore Double Hnded Worlds gets underway in Marseille
The 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship in Marseille kicks off with elite teams vying for victory in a thrilling 48-hour race.
#cap_regatta #OffshoreSailing #WorldChampionship #DoubleHandedRacing
Southerly change sets up tactical test for Flinders Islet Race
The Flinders Islet Race challenges sailors with shifting winds as they navigate 88 nautical miles from Sydney Harbour this Saturday.
#FlindersIsletRace #BlueWaterPointscore #AudiCentreSydney
Cruising
World ARC 2026-27 part 2 is underway
The World ARC 2026-27 fleet departs Australia, embarking on the second half of their epic sailing adventure.
#WorldARC #SailingAdventure #Circumnavigation #SailingRally #WorldCruisingClub
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
Boats & Gear
Storm Season: How Boat Owners Can Prepare Before Severe Weather Arrives
Severe weather can develop quickly. Pantaenius shares practical steps Australian boat owners can take to prepare their vessels before conditions deteriorate.
#PantaeniusAustralia #MarineInsurance #BoatInsurance #YachtInsurance #SailingAustralia #BoatOwnership
Sydney Marine Brokerage brings new Bavaria arrivals to Sail Expo 2026
Sydney Marine Brokerage will bring three standout yachts to Pittwater Sail Expo 2026, including the newly arrived Bavaria C46 and flagship C57, together with the Grand Soleil 40 Performance.
#Sydneymarinebrokerage #GrandSoleilYachts #BavariaYachts
Excess Catamarans have arrived at Performance Boating Sales
Join us at Sail Expo in Pittwater on 17-18 October to explore the innovative Excess 13 catamaran and special offers on selected models.
#ExcessCatamarans #SailExpo #performanceboatingsales ##SailingNews
Australian Sailing and Foil Drive partner to expand foiling opportunities
Australian Sailing partners with Foil Drive to enhance foiling access for all, boosting Para Sailing opportunities across Australia.
#FoilDrive #AustralianSailing #ParaSailing #InclusiveSailing #Hydrofoiling
Performance Boating Sales to showcase three Jeanneau sailing yachts at Sail Expo 2026
Discover the latest Jeanneau sailing yachts at Sail Expo 2026 in Sydney, featuring the new Sun Odyssey 455, 415, and 380. Join us on 17-18 October!
#Jeanneau #SailExpo2026 #SailingYachts #PerformanceBoating #SunOdyssey
Boat Maintenance and Insurance – The Problems Owners Shouldn’t Ignore
From ageing rigging and deteriorated hoses to batteries, seacocks and corrosion, Pantaenius explains why good boat maintenance and good insurance go hand in hand.
#PantaeniusAustralia #MarineInsurance #BoatInsurance #YachtInsurance #SailingAustralia #BoatOwnership
Marine Rescue NSW records busiest August as volunteers prepare for spring school holidays
Marine Rescue NSW has recorded its busiest August, with 273 missions as volunteers gear up for the spring school holidays ahead.
#MarineRescueNSW #BoatSafety #SailingNews #VolunteerRescue #BoatingSeason
Sail Expo 2026 set to showcase the best of sailing on and off the water
Sail Expo 2026 at RPAYC promises exciting yacht showcases and marine products, perfect for all sailing enthusiasts. Don’t miss it!
#SailExpo #RPAYC #PantaeniusAustralia #AustralianSailing
Video
2026 52 SUPER SERIES Season Title Battle in Valencia
Intense competition heats up for the 52 SUPER SERIES season title in Valencia, with a record fleet and close standings among top teams.
#52SUPERseries #ValenciaSailing #PlatoonAviation #SledRacing #SailingNews
Luna Rossa score an outstanding statement win in Naples
Luna Rossa shines at the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Naples, showcasing tactical brilliance and unmatched speed.
#AmericasCup #NaplesRegatta #Sailing #LouisVuittonCup #FleetRacing
Platu25 World Championship 2026 – The Australian team “Aftershock” remains in the lead
Australia’s ‘Aftershock’ shines on day two of the Platu25 World Championship, securing wins in the second and third races in San Benedetto del Tronto.
#Platu25 #Aftershock #SailingChampionship #SailingNews #Australia
NYYC Women’s International Championship – Team Vigilant extends on Day 3
Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick leads the Women’s International Championship, while fresh teams claim victories on Day 3 in Newport, R.I.
#NewYorkYachtClubRegattas #nyyc_regattas #WomensSailing #IC37
Champagne sailing on day 2 of Rolex Swan Cup
Exciting racing and results from Day 2 of the Rolex Swan Cup in ideal sailing conditions.
#RolexSwanCup #NautorSwan #SailingEvent #PortoCervo #YachtRegatta
GGR news – So far, so good! Day 11
As the Golden Globe Race fleet races past Lanzarote, leaders Guillou and Lawless tackle repairs and weather challenges in the Atlantic.
#GGR2026 #GoldenGlobeRace
NYYC Women’s International Championship – Team Vigilant seize control on Day 2
Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick’s Team Vigilant leads the Women’s International Championship after a stellar Day 2 on Rhode Island Sound. Stay tuned for more updates!
#NewYorkYachtClubRegattas #nyyc_regattas #WomensSailing #IC37
NYYC Women’s International Championship – Swedes squeak out win in historic first race
Swede Ida Svensson clinches victory in the inaugural Women’s International Championship as competitors face challenging conditions in Newport.
#NewYorkYachtClubRegattas #nyyc_regattas #WomensSailing #IC37
