18ft Skiffs – Sixt Spring Championship
Smeg’s new crew shines in the SIXT Spring Championship on Sydney Harbour.
#18footers #SailMedia #SIXTSpringChampionship #SydneyHarbour #AustralianSailing
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Rolex Sydney Hobart entries close with 107 starters confirmed
The 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race boasts 107 entries, featuring past champions and 100-foot maxis, ready for the thrilling Boxing Day start.
#RolexSydneyHobart #Sailing #CYCA #YachtRace #OffshoreSailing
Enter Festival of Sails 2027 Early for a Chance to Win $4,999 B&G Chartplotter
Enter Festival of Sails 2027 by 31 October for a chance to win a B&G chartplotter valued at $4,999. Five championships and the Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race headline the January event.
#FestivalOfSails #FestivalOfSails2027 #SailingAustralia #BGMarine #Geelong #YachtRacing
PIC Coastal Classic Race Underway with Light Winds
The PIC Coastal Classic kicks off with nearly 100 boats, but light winds challenge the fleet’s progress towards Russell. Stay tuned for updates!
#PICcoastalclassic #sailingnews #yachtrace #NewZealand #sailing2026 #livesaildie.official
Australian Sailing Announces Wingfoil Pre-Nationals Camp
Join the pre-Nationals Wingfoil camp at RQYS this December to refine your skills before the championships begin. Expressions of Interest are now open!
#Wingfoil #AustralianSailing #RQYS
Everything you need to know about the Route du Rhum fleet
Discover insights on the Route du Rhum contenders as solo skippers gear up for the race from Saint-Malo to Guadeloupe this November.
#routedurhum.officiel #SailingNews #OceanRace
Mistral Delivers Thrilling Racing at SB20 World Championship in Hyères
Key updates from Day 4 of the SB20 Worlds sailing competition.
#SB20 #Sailing #OneDesign #SailingNews #SB20Worlds
Hayhoe and Crafoord Lead at Youth Match Racing Championship
James Hayhoe and Ben Crafoord dominate Day 1 of the 2026 Australian Youth Match Racing Championship at Royal Geelong Yacht Club with five wins each.
#YouthMatchRacing #SailingChampionship #royalgeelongyachtclub #MatchRacing
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Two bullets for Valerian Lebrun on Day 2 of Finn European Masters
Valerian Lebrun secures two wins on Day 2 of the Finn European Masters in Mar Menor, Spain.
#FinnClass #ValerianLebrun #FinnEuropeanMasters #SailingResults #MarMenor
Talent gears up for Finn NSW championship @ RPAYC
The Finn NSW Championship kicks off this weekend on Pittwater, featuring top sailors including Anthony Nossiter and Ian McKillop competing for the title.
#FinnNSWChampionship #RPAYC #Sailing #Pittwater #SailingAustralia #FinnClass
Victorian Women’s Keelboat Series 2026-2027 enlivens PPWCS
Announcement of the change to the Victorian Women’s Keelboat Series for 2026-2027, highlighting new developments.
#VWKS #VictorianSailing #KeelboatSeries #WomensSailing #SailingNews
SailGP opens first permanent training base to ignite new era of high-performance racing
SailGP launches its first permanent training base in Pensacola, marking a new era for elite sailing with year-round performance development.
#SailGP #Pensacola #BondsFlyingRoos
Entry opens for Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship
Entry now open for the Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship, set for November 28-29, 2026
#SydneyShortOceanRacing #SSORC #OffshoreRacing #SailingEvents #MiddleHarbourYachtClub
From debutant to champion – Hamilton makes Bermuda Gold Cup history
Christian Hamilton and Khumbu Racing triumph at the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup, overcoming World No. 1 Chris Poole in a thrilling final match.
#worldmatchracingtour #BermudaGoldCup
18ft Skiffs – Club Champs Race 1 & Spring Champs Race 2
Yandoo clinched victory in Race 1 of the 18ft Skiffs Club Championship on Sydney Harbour, showcasing thrilling competition and skill.
#18footers #SailMedia #SydneyHarbour #SkiffRacing
Gold cup heavyweights fight back to secure final eight spots
The Bermuda Gold Cup sees top sailors like Chris Poole and Johnnie Berntsson advance to the quarter-finals, showcasing fierce competition in Hamilton Harbour.
#worldmatchracingtour #BermudaGoldCup
Offshore
Django 7x claims overall victory at the 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race
Django 7x claims overall victory at the 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race after a thrilling competition.
#RolexMiddleSeaRace #Django7x #sailingnews #offshoresailing #RoyalMaltaYachtClub
Pahi returns to the PIC Coastal Classic with an international crew
Mark Taylor’s Pahi returns to the PIC Coastal Classic with a diverse crew, blending old friendships and new adventures.
#PICCoastalClassic #Pahi #SailingNews #NewZealandSailing
2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race – Black Jack claims line honours
Black Jack 100 claims Monohull Line Honours at the Rolex Middle Sea Race, achieving a record time of 51 hours 51 minutes.
#RolexMiddleSeaRace #BlackJack100
2026 Golden Globe Race – Pat Lawless retires after rig failure
Pat Lawless has retired from the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race after a critical rig failure aboard SILVERMINES HYDRO, leaving him out of the competition.
#GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #SailingAdventure #SoloSailing #OceanChallenge
Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 – Black Jack in command
Black Jack 100 leads the Rolex Middle Sea Race, with Artie III securing top position in the IRC standings as the race unfolds near Sicily.
#RolexMiddleSeaRace #BlackJack100
PIC Coastal Classic – Rum Bucket prays for a headwind
Rum Bucket’s skipper Quintin Fowler expresses a strong desire for north winds during the upcoming PIC Coastal Classic.
#RumBucket #SailingNews #PICCoastalClassic #UpwindSailing #QuintinFowler
McIntyre GGR “it’s just a game” 2026
The 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race heats up as Damien Guillou and Pat Lawless surge ahead, leaving the chasing fleet battling unpredictable winds.
#GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #SailingAdventure #SoloSailing #OceanChallenge
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
Cruising
Pacific Rally celebrates New Caledonia adventures and strengthens links with Australian marinas
The Pacific Rally celebrates an incredible season in New Caledonia, strengthening ties with Australian marinas and welcoming sailors for new adventures.
#PacificRally #NewCaledonia #SailingAdventure #Cruising #MarineServices
Spirit Yachts – New Spirit P50 Sport
Discover the new Spirit P50 Sport motor yacht, perfect for cruising Sydney Harbour and beyond, offering luxury and performance in every voyage.
#MotorYachting #SpiritYachts #Australia #SydneyHarbour #YachtLife #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
Boats & Gear
Sail Expo 2026 celebrates a standout weekend in Sydney
Sail Expo 2026 in Sydney showcased over 25 new yachts, attracting sailors and enthusiasts for a weekend of celebration and marine innovation.
#SailExpo2026 #RPAYC #Pittwater #Sailing Boats #Marine Industry #Sydney Sailing
Sunshine, Boats and Plenty of Visitors at Sail Expo 2026
Beautiful weather, a great turnout and plenty of sailing yachts to explore made for a fantastic opening day at Sail Expo 2026 on Pittwater. There’s still time to visit on Sunday!
Introducing the new RaceSense player
Discover how the RaceSense Player transforms race data interaction for sailors and spectators alike.
#RaceSense #SailingTechnology #LiveRacing #SailingData #RegattaReplay
Learn how to use the new Vakaros RaceSense Player
Join Vakaros on October 19 for a webinar featuring the new RaceSense Player, enhancing your sailing data experience.
#RaceSense #SailingTechnology #Webinar #SailingData #SailingAnalytics
Portimão plans to build on World Sailing Inclusion Championships with new international training centre
Portimão is set to establish a new Para Inclusive Sailing Training Centre, enhancing opportunities for athletes post-2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships.
#WorldSailing #ParaSailing #InclusiveSailing #SailingTraining #Portimão
Join TYSC at Australia’s largest Yacht Sail Expo
Join us at the 2026 Sail Expo at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club to explore the Fountaine Pajot FP44 and Dufour 48, plus enjoy live entertainment and more.
#YachtSalesCo #SailExpo #YachtShow #SailingEvent #MarineExhibitors
PCY at Pittwater Sail Expo at RPAYC this weekend
Discover the Hanse 410 and 460 at the Pittwater Sail Expo this weekend. Free entry and parking await!
#performancecruising #performancecruisingyachts #PittwaterSailExpo #PCY #HanseYachts #Newport
Bavaria Owners Celebrate Oktoberfest on Pittwater
The Bavaria Owners Oktoberfest at RPAYC showcased a vibrant mix of yachts, racing, and festivities, celebrating the Bavaria sailing community in Australia.
#BavariaOktoberfest #SydneyMarineBrokerage #RPAYC #SailingAustralia #YachtRace #PittwaterSailing
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SailGP Training F50 Arrives in Pensacola Ahead of New Base Opening
SailGP is preparing to open its new Pensacola training facility, with a dedicated F50 arriving ahead of the first teams beginning year-round training.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #F50 #RussellCoutts #EmiratesGBR
Pianosi wins on home water as Nolot completes a golden season
Riccardo Pianosi triumphs at Poetto Beach, while Lauriane Nolot caps off a stellar season at the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam.
#kiteclasses #Kiteboarding #Pianosi #Nolot #PoettoBeach
Platoon Aviation Claims 2026 52 SUPER SERIES Title
Platoon Aviation secures the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES title in Valencia, outperforming rivals in a thrilling season finale.
#52SUPERseries #ValenciaSailing #TP52 #sailing
52 super series
Platoon Aviation leads the 52 SUPER SERIES with a solid performance in Valencia, eyeing the championship title as the competition heats up.
#52SUPERseries #Paprec #ValenciaSailing #TP52 #sailing
Aspire wins 5.5 metre world championship in Lavrion after challenging week
Aspire clinches victory at the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, overcoming tough competition.
#5.5Class #int_5.5_metre_class #Aspire #WorldChampionship #Lavrion #SailingNews
Aspire leads as 5.5m World Championship finally gets underway
Aspire dominates the 5.5 Metre World Championship with impressive wins in Lavrion, Greece.
#5.5Class #int_5.5_metre_class #SailingChampionship #Lavrion #RaceResults
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
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
