Charlotte Rose Crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champion
Charlotte Rose USA is the new 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champion and is also the first non-European winner in 20 years
#ILCAsailing #SailingChampionship #WomenSailors
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On the limit at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Exciting conditions at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup with Leopard 3 and Jolt dominating the races.
#MaxiYachtRolexCup #sailingnews #yachtracing #offshoreracing #PortoCervo
Ylliam 17 stand out on day one of the TF35 Versoix Grand Prix
Ylliam 17 excelled on day one of the TF35 Versoix Grand Prix, showcasing top performance in light winds and competitive racing conditions.
#Ylliam17 #tf35class #VersoixGrandPrix #tf35trophy
Noakes Group backs the next generation in major Youth Sailing Partnership
Noakes Group partners with Australian Sailing to enhance youth sailing programs, supporting the next generation of sailors across Australia.
#YouthSailing #AustralianSailing #NoakesGroup #SailingPartnership #YouthDevelopment
Team Australia unveils elite Australian seven-sailor team
Team Australia announces a seven-sailor line-up for the 38th America’s Cup in Naples, featuring Olympic and world champions.
#teamaustraliachallenge #AmericasCup #LouisVuittonCup
Dates set for 2027 Airlie Beach Race Week – save it in your calendar!
The 2027 Airlie Beach Race Week is set for 12-18 August, promising thrilling sailing and community fun in the Whitsundays.
#AirlieBeachRaceWeek #SailingAustralia #Whitsundays
2026 IQfoil World Championships – Day 2
Steinberg and Lyons dominate at2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships in Weymouth and Portland.
#iQFOiL #AustralianSailing #Weymouth2026
2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champs – Day 2
Charlotte Rose leads the preliminaries at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship, Mara Stransky sits 4th.
#ILCAsailing #SailingChampionship #WomenSailors
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup gets underway among the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago
The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup kicks off in Porto Cervo, with Capricorno and Northstar III leading their classes after day one of racing.
#MaxiYachtRolexCup #Sailing #PortoCervo #yccs_portocervo
2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champs – Day 1
The 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship kicks off with Charlotte Rose and Emma Plasschaert sharing the lead after a windy opening day.
#ILCAsailing #SailingChampionship #WomenSailors
Whitehead ready to build on strong preparation at Kite Euros
Australia’s Breiana Whitehead gears up for the 2026 Formula Kite European Championships in Türkiye, aiming for a strong performance after recent competitions.
#KiteEuropeans #BreianaWhitehead #FormulaKite #AustralianSailing
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
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
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
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
