Flying Roos hold championship lead as Spain final slips away
The BONDS Flying Roos maintain their championship lead despite a narrow second-place finish in Valencia, with three events left in the season.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #Valencia
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Bonds Flying Roos claim early edge on Valencia debut
The BONDS Flying Roos lead Group A after a strong opening day at the SailGP in Valencia, edging ahead of Red Bull Italy with a 2-1-4 scorecard.
#SailGP #RyanReynolds #HughJackman #BONDSFlyingRoos #Valencia
Hugh Jackman & Ryan Reynolds take their Deadpool & Wolverine rivalry to the fastest race on water
Ryan Reynolds wins against Hugh Jackman in a thrilling SailGP race in Valencia ahead of the Spain Sail Grand Prix.
#SailGP #RyanReynolds #HughJackman #BONDSFlyingRoos #Valencia
Australia brings Olympic experience and rising talent to iQFOiL Worlds
Next week, the iQFOiL World Championships kick off in Weymouth, featuring Australia’s Grae Morris and rising star Stella Bilger in action.
#iQFOiL #AustralianSailing #Weymouth
Razjaren defends the Melges 24 European Championship title with a race to spare
Ante Cesic and team Razjaren defend their title at the 2026 Melges 24 European Championship in Tønsberg, Norway.
@World.of.Melges24 #Melges24 #Tønsberg #SailingChampionship #EuropeanChampions
Registration opens for inaugural VX One World Championship in Miami
Registration is open for the inaugural VX One World Championship, with international teams heading to Miami for racing on Biscayne Bay in April 2027.
#VXOne #VXOneWorlds #Sailing #OneDesign #Miami #BiscayneBay #WorldChampionships
Marina Port Valencia gears up to host first ever Spain SailGP
Marina Port Valencia is ready to host the first Spain Sail Grand Prix Valencia, with 13 SailGP teams racing on 5 and 6 September.
#SailGP #ValenciaSailing #BondsFlyingRoos
Stage is set for ILCA6 Women’s Worlds
The ILCA6 Women’s World Championships kick off in Dublin Bay with 110 athletes from 44 countries.
#ILCASailing #WomensWorlds #SailingNews #DublinBay #AustralianSailing
Racing
One last race decides outcomes at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week
The final race of the SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week determined winners across multiple divisions in a thrilling conclusion.
#MagneticIslandRaceWeek #miraceweek #SailingAustralia #SeaLink
18ft Skiffs – Tom’s new team for 2026-27
As the 2026-27 Sydney Harbour season approaches, Tom Cunich welcomes new sailors Logan Radford and Jack Taylor to the Lazarus Capital Partners team.
#18Footers #SailingAustralia #SydneyHarbour
Realteam Spirit claims TF35 Mailly Grand Prix
Sails of Change 8 triumphs in the long-distance race at the TF35 Mailly Grand Prix, with Realteam Spirit securing the overall title in Geneva.
#tf35trophy #Sailing #LongDistanceRace
New contenders emerge on another big day at Magnetic Island Race Week
Excitement at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week as new winners emerge on a challenging day of racing amid stunning North Queensland scenery.
#MagneticIslandRaceWeek #miraceweek #SailingAustralia #SeaLink
Australia announces Youth Olympic Games athlete selections
Australia selects Sophie Brazier and Stirling McKay for Youth Olympic Games sailing events in Dakar 2026.
#YouthOlympicGames #Sailing #Windsurfing #AustralianSailing #Dakar2026
Ocius NSW Youth Match Racing Champs
Summary of the NSW Youth MR Champs Day 2 highlights and outcomes.
#NSWYachtRacing #YouthSailing #CYCA #RSYS
Wild weather shows ‘no mercy’ at Magnetic Island Race Week
Wild weather disrupts Day 3 of SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week with numerous retirements and thrilling tales from the competitors.
#SMIRW #SailingAustralia #MagneticIsland
Wearn’s final day comeback secures World Championship Silver
Matt Wearn secures silver at the ILCA 7 World Championships after a strong final day performance.
#ILCAsailing #Australiansailing #DúnLaoghaire
Offshore
The Ocean Race Atlantic fleet remains closely grouped after first night at sea
As The Ocean Race Atlantic unfolds, Team Malizia leads after a tense opening night at sea, with competition heating up for the top position.
#theoceanrace #IMOCABoats #TransatlanticRace
Melbourne to Vanuatu Yacht Race returns in 2028
The ORCV announces the return of the Melbourne to Vanuatu Yacht Race in 2028, a thrilling 1,885-nautical-mile journey to paradise.
#ORCV #MelbourneToVanuatu #SailingAustralia
IMOCA fleet heading for offshore start to The Ocean Race Atlantic
The six-strong IMOCA fleet departs New York for the inaugural Ocean Race Atlantic, set for a fast transatlantic crossing.
#TheOceanRace #IMOCAracing
Ocean Fifty – On the edge thrills are guaranteed
Experience the thrilling Ocean Fifty class at the Route du Rhum, where speed and skill collide on the high seas this November.
#OceanFifty #routedurhum.officiel #MultihullRacing #HighSpeedSailing
Globe40 unveils its 2028/2029 program
Discover the details of the GLOBE40’s 2028/2029 program, featuring updated rules and new routes.
#GLOBE40 #oceanracing #SailingNews
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race – Pace declared overall winner under IRC
Johnny Vincent’s Volvo 70 Pace wins the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, securing both IRC Overall and Monohull Line Honours in Cowes.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #AustralianSailing
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race – Palanad 4 secures second overall
Antoine Magré’s Palanad 4 secures second overall in the intense RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, showcasing remarkable speed and resilience.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #SailingNews
2026 McIntyre Golden Globe arrives in Les Sables-d’Olonne
Seventeen sailors gear up in Les Sables-d’Olonne for the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race, facing an extraordinary challenge ahead.
#GGR2026 #SailingAustralia #GoldenGlobeRace #oceanadventure
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
Australian Sailing and Southern Pacific Boats team up to back Australia’s sailors
Australian Sailing announces a partnership with Southern Pacific Boats to support sailors through access to RIBs until the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
#AustralianSailing #SouthernPacificBoats #sailing #Olympics #RIBs #sailors
Racing Your Yacht? It Pays to Check Your Insurance Before the Start
Before heading to the start line, do you know how your yacht insurance applies while racing? Pantaenius explains the questions sailors should ask before competing.
#PantaeniusAustralia #MarineInsurance #BoatInsurance #YachtInsurance #SailingAustralia #BoatOwnership
Invitation to BYRA boat building program launch of Northbridge Juniors
Join BYRA on 13 September 2026 for the launch of the Northbridge Junior Boatbuilding Program, celebrating youth sailing and family teamwork.
#BYRA #NorthbridgeJuniors #Boatbuilding #SailingEvent #YouthSailing
Beyond the Fine Print – What Every Australian Boat Owner Should Know About Marine Insurance
What should boat owners look for when choosing marine insurance? Pantaenius shares some of the key questions Australian sailors should ask before they need to make a claim.
#Pantaenius #MarineInsurance #BoatInsurance #YachtInsurance #SailingAustralia #BoatOwnership
Harken celebrating 20 years of service – Misha Begecki
Misha Begecki celebrates 20 years with Harken Australia, recognised for unmatched expertise and dedication in the sailing industry.
#HarkenAUS #SailingIndustry #Milestone #20Years
The Spit Boat Show returns – Nov 7-8 – Register Now!
Join Eyachts at The Spit Boat Show, November 7-8, for an exclusive showcase of luxury vessels and boating innovations.
#TheSpitBoatShow #Eyachts
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
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
Video
Platoon Aviation Claims Fourth Royal Cup Title
Platoon Aviation clinched the Royal Cup title in Lanzarote, leaving Crioula and Provezza to battle for podium spots in a thrilling finale.
#52SUPERseries #SailingAustralia #Lanzarote
52 super series
Platoon Aviation leads the 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup in Lanzarote with a solid performance, gaining a seven-point edge after day three of racing.
#52SUPERseries #SailingAustralia #Lanzarote
Qualifying ends at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s Worlds
The 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s Worlds concluded with Finn Lynch leading
#ILCASailing #AustralianSailing #SailingNews
Vayu Leads Day 1 in Lanzarote
Vayu leads after Day 1 of the Royal Cup with a strong performance in light winds.
#52SUPERSERIES #Vayu #RoyalCup #Sailing #Lanzarote #SailingNews
ILCA 7 Men’s Worlds – Day 1
The 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship kicks off in Dún Laoghaire, with thrilling early races and local sailor Finn Lynch taking the lead.
#ILCAsailing #Australiansailing #DúnLaoghaire
Graham Bailey wins 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix
Graham Bailey claims victory in the 2026 Edinburgh Cup with a race to spare, making history with GBR192 Bluebottle.
#EdinburghCup @internationaldragonsailing #intdragon #BritishDragonAssociation @britishdragons
ILCA 6 Youth Worlds – Shifty winds on penultimate day
Shifty winds challenge competitors on the penultimate day of the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Bay, leaving sailors eager for more races.
#ILCASailing #YouthWorlds #Aarhus #SailingChampionships
Aegean Regatta 2026 – Final Countdown
The Aegean Regatta 2026 is just days away, promising thrilling competition and cultural experiences across the Eastern Aegean.
#Aegean.Regatta #aegeanregatta #GreekSailing #OffshoreRace
