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
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Elliot Hanson grabs the lead as the top 10 is set for the final races
Elliot Hanson leads the way in the ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship as the final races approach.
#ILCAsailing #Australiansailing #DúnLaoghaire
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
2026 Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week: New winners on another glamour day
Discover the new winners at the 2026 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week amidst superb sailing conditions.
#MagneticIslandRaceWeek #miraceweek #SailingAustralia #SeaLink
2026 Magnetic Island Race Week – First winners come home on a high
The 2026 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week kicked off with thrilling wins, featuring Tom Woods’ Saltwater Wine and Peter Russell’s Vincitore.
#MagneticIslandRaceWeek #miraceweek #SailingAustralia #SeaLink
18ft Skiffs – 1970s – A golden decade for Kiwi 18 footers
Discover the remarkable achievements of Kiwi 18 footers in the 1970s, featuring the iconic Travelodge New Zealand team.
#18Footers #SailingHistory #TravelodgeNZ #JJGiltinanTrophy #BruceFarr
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
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
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez – A celebration on a Grand Scale
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez in October 2026 promises thrilling racing with over 260 boats, including Maxis and historic J Class yachts.
#LesVoiles2026 #SaintTropez #ClassicYachts #EdmondDeRothschild
Wearn sets sights on third ILCA7 World Title
Nine Australian sailors, led by Matt Wearn, compete at the 2026 ILCA7 World Championships in Dublin Bay for six challenging days of racing.
#ILCASailing #MattWearn #AustralianSailing #aussailingteam
Bonds Flying Roos stretch championship lead with fifth win of 2026 season
Tom Slingsby’s Bonds Flying Roos clinched their fifth win of the 2026 SailGP season in Sassnitz, boosting their championship lead significantly.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #TomSlingsby #2026Season #ChampionshipLead #Sassnitz
Hamilton Island Race Week – Final Day
Discover the final results and highlights from the Hamilton Island Race Week 2026.
#HamiltonIslandRaceWeek #HIRW2026 #WildOatsX #Whitsundays #Sailing #YachtRacing #AustralianSailing
World Match Racing Tour finals set for historic double-header at Amaala Yacht Club
The World Match Racing Tour and Women’s Finals will debut at AMAALA Yacht Club this November, featuring equal prize purses.
#worldmatchracingtour #AMAAALYachtClub #MatchRacing #WomensMatchRacing
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
France set new SailGP speed record on wild opening day in Sassnitz
DS Automobiles Team France achieves 107.63 km/h, breaking the SailGP speed record in Sassnitz.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #France #SpeedRecord #Sassnitz
Hamilton Island Race Week Day 5 – Final-day battles take shape
As Hamilton Island Race Week nears its finale, new leaders emerge in various divisions, promising an exhilarating conclusion to the 41st event.
#HamiltonIslandRaceWeek #HIRW2026 #WildOatsX #Whitsundays #Sailing #YachtRacing #AustralianSailing
Youngblood claims back-to-back season titles with M32 North American Championship victory
Miles Julien’s YoungBlood secures the Hayden Goodrick Trophy at the M32 North American Championship in Newport, capping a stellar season.
#M32World #Newport
Drummoyne Cup 2026 – Register now
Join us for the annual Drummoyne Cup, celebrating the spirit of Cherub sailing with exciting races, drinks, and live music this September!
#DrummoyneCup #CherubSailing #AustralianSailing
Things are about to get spicy in Sassnitz 🇩🇪
Australia’s SailGP team heads to Sassnitz with a 12-point lead, aiming to extend their dominance in the upcoming event. Get ready for thrilling racing!
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #AusSailing
Hamilton Island Race Week – Day 4
Hamilton Island Race Week Day 4 featured vibrant yacht presentations and exciting racing in the Whitsundays, setting the stage for thrilling outcomes this Saturday.
#HamiltonIsland #SailingAustralia #RaceWeek
Hermionie Ghicas and Erik Scheidt crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Champions
Ghicas and Scheidt crowned champions at the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships after a thrilling competition.
#ILCASailing #YouthWorlds #Aarhus #SailingChampionships
Wild Oats X breaks through on a wild Day 3 at Hamilton Island Race Week
Wild Oats X claimed its first IRC win as strong trade winds and rain squalls delivered a wild Day 3 at Hamilton Island Race Week 2026.
#HamiltonIslandRaceWeek #HIRW2026 #WildOatsX #Whitsundays #Sailing #YachtRacing #AustralianSailing
Counting down to 2026 Magnetic Island Race Week start!
The countdown to the highly anticipated 2026 Magnetic Island Race Week is on, with top competitors ready to race.
#SMIRW #MagneticIsland #miraceweek #SailingAustralia
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
Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris – 2026 470 World Champions
Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris triumph at the 2026 470 World Championship in Enoshima, Japan, securing the title after intense races.
#SailingAustralia #470WorldChampionship #Enoshima
Northshore Yachts set for second Pittwater Regatta at RMYC Broken Bay
The Elite Yachting Services Northshore Pittwater Regatta returns to RMYC Broken Bay this October, bringing Northshore owners together for a weekend of racing, camaraderie and socialising on Pittwater.
#NorthshorePittwaterRegatta #NorthshoreYachts #RMYCBB #Pittwater #YachtRacing
USA 1 crowned 2026 Team Racing World Champions in Stockholm
USA 1 clinches the 2026 Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm, defeating USA 2, while Great Britain secures bronze. A historic event for sailing!
#TeamRacing #WorldChampionship #Sailing #Stockholm
Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 – A Spectacular Start
Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 kicked off with thrilling racing and strong performances, including Mark Spring’s young crew taking the lead in IRC Division 1.
#HamiltonIslandRaceWeek #AustralianSailing #SailingNews
Two new World Champions crowned in Istanbul
In Istanbul, Alessandro Tomasi and Vaina Picot clinched the Formula Wing World Championships, showcasing thrilling racing on the Bosphorus.
#WingFoilRacing #FormulaWing #SailingChampionships #Istanbul2026
Parade along the waterfront opens the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds
The 2026 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds kicked off in Aarhus with a vibrant parade featuring 429 sailors from around the globe, ready for six days of racing.
#ILCASailing #YouthWorlds #Aarhus #SailingChampionships
Champions under pressure as Formula Wing Worlds begin in Istanbul
The 2026 Formula Wing World Championships kicked off in Istanbul, with Vaina Picot dominating the women’s races and Francesco Cappuzzo leading the men’s fleet.
#WingFoilRacing #FormulaWing #SailingChampionships #Istanbul2026
Wind returns for grand finale at Airlie Beach Race Week
The final day of the 2026 Airlie Beach Race Week saw thrilling competition, with Team Hollywood and Road Runner taking top honours under perfect sailing conditions.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #JeanneauYachts #WhitsundaySailing
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
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
