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
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SCIBS 2027 exhibitor applications now open
Exhibitor applications for the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2027 are now open. Apply early to secure your spot at Australia’s premier marine event.
#SCIBS2027 #BoatShow #MarineLifestyle #GoldCoast #ExhibitorApplications
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
Nominations now open for World Sailing Awards 2026 in Qingdao
Nominations for the World Sailing Awards 2026 in Qingdao are now open, recognising outstanding contributions to sailing. Don’t miss the chance to nominate!
#WorldSailingOfficial #SailingAwards #SailingAustralia
Racing
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
Offshore
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
Pace takes line honours in Round Britain and Ireland race
Pace wins Monohull Line Honours at the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, completing an epic 1,805-nautical-mile journey in Cowes.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #SailingNews
World Sailing’s new offshore engagement initiative supports OSR development
World Sailing’s new initiative empowers the offshore sailing community, enhancing engagement in the Offshore Special Regulations development process.
#WorldSailingOfficial #OffshoreSailing #SailingRegulations #SailingSafety
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026 – the offshore marathon has begun
The 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race kicked off from Cowes with 32 boats competing in this challenging 1,800 nautical mile course.
#RORCRacing #RoundBritainandIrelandRace #RORC
RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026 – The battle at the front
Details on the upcoming RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026, featuring top contenders and race specifics.
#RORCRacing #RBIR #offshore #Cowes
Strong early entries for Race Around Australia 2028
Race Around Australia 2028 sees strong early entries, with teams eager to take on this iconic sailing challenge starting in Sydney.
#RaceAroundAustralia #Sailing2028 #OceanRacing #SHORAA
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
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
2026 Boating Data Report Card released
The BIA’s 2026 report reveals Australia’s boating industry steady at $10.5 billion, showcasing growth and job support at the Sydney Boat Show.
#Sydneyboatshow #BoatingIndustryAssociation #MarineIndustry
BIA Apprentice of the Year Award
Lachlan Fraser of Onboard Marine Services wins BIA Apprentice of the Year Award for 2026, showcasing commitment to marine training.
#BoatingIndustryAssociation #ApprenticeOfTheYear #MarineIndustry #BoatingAwards #OnboardMarine
RS Sailing continues to build momentum across Australia
RS Sailing continues to grow across Australia with more than 750 boats nationwide. Discover the success of the RS Aero, Quest, Feva, RS21 and Venture Connect.
#SailingRaceboats #RSsailing
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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
Australian Team wins 2026 11m One Design Worlds in Norway
An Australian team featuring RPAYC and CYCA sailors has won the 2026 11 Metre One Design World Championship at Hankø Yacht Club in Norway.
#11MetreOneDesign #11mOD #RPAYC #CYCA #AustralianSailing #Hanko #Norway
Taihoro returns to Auckland waters
Emirates Team New Zealand returns to Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf for crucial testing on their AC75, gearing up for the 2027 America’s Cup race.
#EmiratesTeamNZ #AC75 #AucklandSailing #AmericasCup
Full day of racing as final series gets underway at ILCA 4 Youth Worlds
The 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships returned with a full day of racing in milder conditions on Aarhus Bay.
@ILCASailing #ilca_sailing #ILCA4YouthWorlds #YouthSailing
GB1 Challengers – Episode 06 – The build
Catch the latest episode of Challengers as Ian Walker explores the build of GB1’s AC75 ahead of the 38th America’s Cup in Naples.
#AmericasCup #GB1Racing #AC75 #Challengers
FreeFly-Slalom World Champions crowned in Fuerteventura!
The 2026 FreeFly-Slalom season concluded in Fuerteventura with Francesco Cappuzzo and Kylie Belloeuvre crowned world champions after fierce competition.
#wingfoilworldtour #Fuerteventura #FreeFlySlalom
World champions crowned in Fuerteventura!
Zoe Trudeau wins in Fuerteventura as Nia Suardiaz and Benjamin Castenskiold claim Surf-Freestyle titles in thrilling finale.
#SurfFreestyle #GWA #wingfoilworldtour #Fuerteventura
