GGR news – So far, so good! Day 11
As the Golden Globe Race fleet races past Lanzarote, leaders Guillou and Lawless tackle repairs and weather challenges in the Atlantic.
#GGR2026 #GoldenGlobeRace
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NYYC Women’s International Championship – Team Vigilant seize control on Day 2
Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick’s Team Vigilant leads the Women’s International Championship after a stellar Day 2 on Rhode Island Sound. Stay tuned for more updates!
#NewYorkYachtClubRegattas #nyyc_regattas #WomensSailing #IC37
Bermuda Gold Cup unveils expanded 12-skipper field and new Fareast 28R fleet
The 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup confirms 12 skippers, including defending champion Johnie Berntsson, racing October 13-18 in Hamilton Harbour.
#worldmatchracingtour #BermudaGoldCup #Fareast28R #RoyalBermudaYachtClub
Marine Rescue NSW records busiest August as volunteers prepare for spring school holidays
Marine Rescue NSW has recorded its busiest August, with 273 missions as volunteers gear up for the spring school holidays ahead.
#MarineRescueNSW #BoatSafety #SailingNews #VolunteerRescue #BoatingSeason
Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 -Fleet building fast
The Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 is shaping up with a strong fleet and exciting entries from around the globe.
#RolexMiddleSeaRace #Sailing2026 #OffshoreRacing #YachtRegatta #MaltaSailing
A new season – A new threat
Canberra Airport’s CA team claims victory in the first two heats of the Manly 16ft Skiff Club series, showcasing their competitive edge for the season ahead.
#ManlySkiffClub #CASailingTeam #SkiffRacing #SailingNews #2026Season
Race to Abu Dhabi Grand Final heats up with 3 events to go
The Rolex SailGP Championship intensifies as the Bonds Flying Roos lead the charge towards the Abu Dhabi Grand Final, with key races ahead.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #RolexSailGP #GrandFinal
Sail Expo 2026 set to showcase the best of sailing on and off the water
Sail Expo 2026 at RPAYC promises exciting yacht showcases and marine products, perfect for all sailing enthusiasts. Don’t miss it!
#SailExpo #RPAYC #PantaeniusAustralia #AustralianSailing
Racing
23rd Rolex Swan Cup opens with a record fleet
The 23rd Rolex Swan Cup opens with a record fleet of 170 yachts in Porto Cervo, featuring historic and modern Nautor Swan designs.
#RolexSwanCup #NautorSwan #SailingEvent #PortoCervo #YachtRegatta
Match Racing momentum builds in Geelong ahead of Australian Youth Championship
The Open Match Racing Regatta in Geelong showcased exciting match racing, building momentum for the upcoming Australian Youth Championship in October.
#MatchRacing #Geelong #YouthSailing #AustralianChampionship #RGYC
NYYC Women’s International Championship – Swedes squeak out win in historic first race
Swede Ida Svensson clinches victory in the inaugural Women’s International Championship as competitors face challenging conditions in Newport.
#NewYorkYachtClubRegattas #nyyc_regattas #WomensSailing #IC37
Teams announced for the 2026 Women’s Match Racing Worlds
The 2026 Women’s Match Racing World Championship in San Francisco features top teams, including Australia’s Juliet Costanzo.
#WomensMatchRacing #SailingChampionship #SanFranciscoSailing #WorldSailing
Nick Craig wins OK Dinghy Europeans
Nick Craig clinches victory at the OK Dinghy Europeans in Bruinisse after a thrilling battle against Pim van Vugt and Thomas Hansson-Mild.
#NickCraig #OKDinghy #SailingChampionship #Bruinisse
2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship
Chelsea Williams leads her team to victory at the 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship in Fremantle.
#MatchRacing #WomensSailing #FremantleSailing #SailingChampionship
Leopard and North Star crowned world champions at Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Leopard 3 and North Star shine at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, showcasing remarkable sailing prowess in Porto Cervo’s stunning waters.
#imamaxi #MaxiYachtRolexCup #sailingnews #offshoreracing #PortoCervo
Ylliam 17 wins the TF35 Versoix Grand Prix
Ylliam 17 wins the TF35 Versoix Grand Prix with a consistent performance throughout the event.
#Ylliam17 #tf35class #VersoixGrandPrix #tf35trophy
Offshore
With 49 entries, Class40 is the biggest and most open class on the upcoming Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe
The Route du Rhum showcases 49 Class40 entries, featuring fierce competition among top sailors like Guillaume Pirouelle and Corentin Douguet.
#Class40 #routedurhum.officiel #route_du_rhum
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
United by the Ocean claims victory in The Ocean Race Atlantic
United by the Ocean claims a thrilling victory in the first Ocean Race Atlantic with a close finish against 11th Hour Racing.
#theoceanrace #IMOCABoats #TransatlanticRace
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild – All systems are go
With just two months to go, the Gitana Team prepares the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild for its debut at the Route du Rhum in Saint-Malo, aiming for victory.
#RouteDuRhum #MaxiEdmondDeRothschild #GitanaTeam #SailingNews #CharlesCaudrelier
Watch the highlights of the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland
Discover the thrilling highlights from the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, showcasing top competitors and stunning footage.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #SailingNews
Fast flat-water sailing as the top group begins final 500-mile push towards Lorient
The Ocean Race leaders enjoy fast conditions as they near Lorient, with DMG MORI Global One maintaining a narrow lead in the final stretch.
#theoceanrace #IMOCABoats #TransatlanticRace
Golden Globe Race underway after emotional Les Sables-d’Olonne farewell
The Golden Globe Race 2026 starts with 16 skippers embarking on a grueling journey after heartfelt farewells in Les Sables-d’Olonne.
#GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #SailingAdventure #SoloSailing #OceanChallenge
Leading trio pull ahead as conditions continue to punish The Ocean Race fleet
The leading trio pulls ahead as challenging conditions test the fleet in the Ocean Race.
#theoceanrace #IMOCABoats #TransatlanticRace
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
127-metre Superyacht visit to Cairns highlights $1.95 million economic opportunity
A 127-metre superyacht in Cairns is set to boost the local economy by nearly $1.95 million through crew and vessel spending.
#superyacht #Cairns #economicimpact #tourism #marineindustry
Taking Your Yacht Overseas? Talk to Your Insurer Before You Leave
Planning to cruise your yacht overseas? Pantaenius explains why geographical limits, destinations, crew experience and early planning should be part of your preparations.
#PantaeniusAustralia #MarineInsurance #BoatInsurance #YachtInsurance #SailingAustralia #BoatOwnership
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
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ARC Team USA hit the water in Naples
ARC Team USA kicks off training in Naples ahead of the Prelim Regatta, showcasing their new team and livery as they gear up for competition.
#ARCTeamUSA #AmericasCup #sailing #Naples
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 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
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
