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
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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
World Champions crowned in the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets
Italy dominated the 49er and Nacra 17 fleets, while Poland secured the 49erFX title at the thrilling 2026 Junior World Championship in Medemblik.
#49erSailing #Nacra17Sailing #Medemblik
Spain go back-to-back with Portsmouth SailGP victory
Spain’s Los Gallos clinched back-to-back victories at the Portsmouth SailGP, showcasing thrilling competition among top teams in iconic conditions.
#SailGP #LosGallos #Portsmouth #ArtemisRacing #BondsFlyingRoos
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
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
Matt Wearn strikes gold at LA 2028 Olympic venue
Matt Wearn wins the ILCA 7 at the San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta, gaining crucial experience ahead of LA 2028.
#aussailingteam #AustralianSailing #SanPedroRegatta #LA2028
Black Foils and Artemis set the pace on SailGP Portsmouth opening day
Exciting first day at SailGP Portsmouth with Black Foils and Artemis showing strong performances leading into Day 2.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #BlackFoils #Artemis
Racing
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
SailGP opens European summer series in Portsmouth
Emirates Great Britain hosts the SailGP in Portsmouth with 20,000 fans expected. Racing begins July 25-26.
#SailGP #EmiratesGreatBritain #BondsFlyingRoos
Paprec Leads in Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES
Paprec team excels in windy conditions to lead the 52 SUPER SERIES in Lanzarote.
#52SuperSeries #SailingPerformance
18ft Skiffs – SMEG Australia’s 30-year partnership
SMEG Australia marks a 30-year partnership with the 18 Footers League, achieving significant victories and supporting the sailing community.
#SMEGAustralia #18ftSkiffs #18footers #GiltinanChampionship #SaillMedia
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
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
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
Offshore
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
