Ireland’s Headcase wins J/24 World Championship in Melbourne comeback
Ireland’s Headcase wins the 2026 J/24 World Championship in Melbourne, overturning a two-point deficit as Australia’s Checkmate and Haywire complete the podium.
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Basile Bourgnon wins the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe in the Ocean Fifty class
Basile Bourgnon claims victory in the Ocean Fifty class at the Route du Rhum, marking a historic win at just 24 years of age.
#RouteDuRhum #OceanFifty #OceanFifty
Sizing up the competition at Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship
The Nautilus Marine Insurance SSORC promises fierce competition as past champions return to challenge for glory on Sydney Harbour this November weekend.
#SSORC #SydneySailing #YachtRacing #MarineInsurance #MiddleHarbourYachtClub
Meet the Teams at Harken International Youth Match Racing 2026
Discover the teams competing in the Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship 2026 at RPAYC.
#Harken #YouthMatchRacing #Sailing2026 #RPAYC #MatchRacing
Introducing the LYNX A-Class Catamaran
Discover the innovative LYNX A-Class catamaran from Fast Forward Composites, combining lightweight performance with cutting-edge design and technology.
#LYNX #ACatamaran #FastForwardComposites #SailingNews #HighPerformance
Mercury Marine Australia backs Team Australia’s America’s Cup campaign
Mercury Marine Australia joins Team Australia’s 2027 America’s Cup campaign, supplying V10 Verado 425hp outboards to power its chase boats in Naples.
#TeamAustralia #AmericasCup #AC38 #MercuryMarine #Naples2027 #AustralianSailing
GGR News – Injuries, rescue and disqualification reshape the game!
The 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race sees injuries and retirements reshape the leaderboard as sailors press on towards Les Sables-d’Olonne.
#GGR2026 #GoldenGlobeRace
Light Winds Challenge Leaders in Route du Rhum
Guirec Soudée finishes fourth in the Route du Rhum, while Corentin Horeau leads the IMOCA class towards victory in Pointe-à-Pitre.
#RouteDuRhum #SailingNews #OceanFifty #IMOCA
Racing
18ft Skiffs – Spring Championship – Race 5
Race 5 of the SIXT Spring Championship on Sydney Harbour saw Rag & Famish Hotel triumph despite challenging 30-knot winds.
#18footers #SailMedia #SydneyHarbour #SailingNews #SpringChampionship
Black Foils sign rising talent Jake Pye
Rising star Jake Pye joins New Zealand’s Black Foils team, training at SailGP’s Pensacola base as they prepare for upcoming events.
#JakePye #BlackFoils #SailGP #NewZealandSailing #RisingTalent
Manly 16s Club Champs – Heat 4 – Report
In a thrilling race, Daniel Turner and BMS claimed victory by 7min:53sec, showcasing strategic rig decisions at the club championship.
#Manly16s #sailingnews #BMS #clubchampionship #sailingresults
Exciting Lineup for Etchells NSW Championship 2026
World champions and top sailors gather for the Etchells NSW Championship 2026 at Pittwater from 20-22 November.
#EtchellsChampionship #SailingNews #PittwaterRegatta #RPAYC #LuckyAndPeps
J/24 Worlds open in Melbourne after tricky Invitation Race
The 2026 J/24 World Championship opens in Melbourne after a tricky Invitation Race, with sailors from 10 nations gathering at Sandringham Yacht Club.
#J24Worlds2026 #J24 #OneDesignSailing #PortPhillip #SandringhamYachtClub #WorldChampionships
Australian Yachting Campionships returning to Sydney in 2028
The Australian Yachting Championships will return to Sydney in 2028, hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.
#AustralianYachtingChampionships #AustralianSailing #SydneySailing #CruisingYachtClub #SouthernCrossCup
44Cup to make its debut in Cartagena next week
The 44Cup makes its debut in Cartagena, Spain, with exciting races set to determine the season champion.
#44Cup #Cartagena #AlephRacing #regatta
2027 Aus O’pen Skiff Champs – Enter Now
Join the Australian O’pen Skiff Championships at Keppel Bay Sailing Club from 2–8 January 2027. Register by 9 November for a T-shirt!
#openskiffaus #SailingChampionships #KeppelBay #SailingAustralia #YouthSailing
Offshore
GGR News – Successful rescue of Guy Deboer
Guy deBoer was safely rescued from his yacht SPIRIT in a dramatic operation by the Brazilian Navy, 870 miles off Rio de Janeiro. Updates to follow.
#GuyDeBoer #SPIRIT #GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #BrazilianNavy
Tom Laperche wins Route du Rhum 2026 as Coville and Burton complete Ultim podium
Tom Laperche wins the 2026 Route du Rhum in record time aboard SVR-Lazartigue, with Thomas Coville second and Louis Burton completing the Ultim podium.
#RouteDuRhum2026 #RouteDuRhum #TomLaperche #UltimClass #OffshoreSailing #SoloSailing
Route du Rhum 2026 – Horeau Leads the Race
Corentin Horeau leads the Route du Rhum as the race unfolds with intense competition among sailors.
#RouteDuRhum #SailingNews #CorentinHoreau #BorisHerrmann #IMOCA #OceanRace
GGR News – 60 days – 8,000 miles – 12 skippers
Updates on the McIntyre Golden Globe Race 2026 highlighting challenges and competitors.
#GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #sailingnews #solosailing #yachtrace
Historic Sydney to Newcastle yacht race returns in 2026
The historic Sydney to Newcastle yacht race returns in 2026, celebrating offshore racing heritage.
#SydneyToNewcastle #YachtRace #OffshoreRacing #SailingAustralia #HistoricRace
Charles Caudrelier and the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild turn back towards Lorient
Charles Caudrelier’s Maxi Edmond de Rothschild turns back after damage in the Route du Rhum.
#MaxiEdmonddeRothschild #CharlesCaudrelier #RouteDuRhum #GitanaTeam #SailingNews
InfoTrack SuperMaxi Returns for Sydney Hobart 2026
InfoTrack SuperMaxi returns for the 2026 Sydney Hobart with a new Starlight charity partnership, Matty J onboard and expanded live-streaming coverage.
#InfoTrack #RolexSydneyHobart #SydneyHobart2026 #SuperMaxi #StarlightFoundation #OffshoreSailing
Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe – Head-to-heads increase the pace
Exciting updates from the Route du Rhum 2026 as leaders race towards Guadeloupe.
#RouteDuRhum #Sailing #TomLaperche #UltimClass #IMOCA
Cruising
Finding Dory flotilla prepares for another Atlantic crossing season
Finding Dory’s Atlantic cruising flotilla prepares for 2026–27 after more than 500 yachts joined last season, supported by the free noforeignland platform.
#FindingDory #noforeignlandgroup #no.foreign.land #AtlanticCrossing #CruisingSailors #BluewaterSailing #OceanSailing
Pacific Rally celebrates New Caledonia adventures and strengthens links with Australian marinas
The Pacific Rally celebrates an incredible season in New Caledonia, strengthening ties with Australian marinas and welcoming sailors for new adventures.
#PacificRally #NewCaledonia #SailingAdventure #Cruising #MarineServices
Spirit Yachts – New Spirit P50 Sport
Discover the new Spirit P50 Sport motor yacht, perfect for cruising Sydney Harbour and beyond, offering luxury and performance in every voyage.
#MotorYachting #SpiritYachts #Australia #SydneyHarbour #YachtLife #Cruising
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
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
Boats & Gear
Australian Superyacht Conference expands to two days in Sydney for 2027
Australian Superyacht Conference 2027 returns to Sydney on 1–2 March with a two-day programme, Sydney Harbour excursion and early bird registration.
#AustralianSuperyachtConference #SuperyachtAustralia #SuperyachtIndustry #SydneyHarbour #MarineIndustry #Superyachts
Performance Sailcraft launches Magic in Australia
Performance Sailcraft launches Magic in Australia, reducing the upfront cost of a new dinghy by up to 70% – Including ILCAs.! Magic in AustraliaBuy a new ILCA with 30% initial Payment24 interest free rental paymentsSmall residual “optional payment” to buy…
The Yacht Sales Co. announces 2026 Gold Coast Open Day
Join The Yacht Sales Co. for the 2026 Gold Coast Open Day showcasing premium pre-owned yachts on 7 November.
#GoldCoastOpenDay #YachtSalesCo #BoatingEvent #SailingLife #Yachts
Lightwave Yachts celebrates 30 years of locally designed and crafted cruising catamarans
Lightwave Yachts marks 30 years of innovation in Queensland, investing in robotic tech to enhance Australia’s only locally made cruising catamarans.
#lightwavecatamarans #CruisingCatamarans #theboatworksgoldcoast #AustralianMade #SailingNews
Sail Expo 2026 celebrates a standout weekend in Sydney
Sail Expo 2026 in Sydney showcased over 25 new yachts, attracting sailors and enthusiasts for a weekend of celebration and marine innovation.
#SailExpo2026 #RPAYC #Pittwater #Sailing Boats #Marine Industry #Sydney Sailing
Sunshine, Boats and Plenty of Visitors at Sail Expo 2026
Beautiful weather, a great turnout and plenty of sailing yachts to explore made for a fantastic opening day at Sail Expo 2026 on Pittwater. There’s still time to visit on Sunday!
Introducing the new RaceSense player
Discover how the RaceSense Player transforms race data interaction for sailors and spectators alike.
#RaceSense #SailingTechnology #LiveRacing #SailingData #RegattaReplay
Learn how to use the new Vakaros RaceSense Player
Join Vakaros on October 19 for a webinar featuring the new RaceSense Player, enhancing your sailing data experience.
#RaceSense #SailingTechnology #Webinar #SailingData #SailingAnalytics
Video
SailGP – Racing on the Edge
DS Automobiles France sets a new sailing speed record, surpassing ROCKWOOL Racing at 107.63 km/h.
#SailGP #speedrecord #DSAutomobiles #ROCKWOOL #BondsFlyingRoos
Ultim-Class Trimarans Set for Route du Rhum
All eight Ultim-class trimarans prepare for the iconic Route du Rhum race, promising an exciting showdown.
#UltimClass #routedurhum.officiel #SailingNews #OceanRacing #Trimarans
Chabloz and Kajiya crowned 2026 world champions
Chabloz and Kajiya clinch titles at the thrilling 2026 GKA Freestyle finale in Ilha do Guajiru.
#gkakiteworldtour #Kiteboarding #WorldChampions #Chabloz #Kajiya
Second Finn European Masters title for Filipe Silva
Filipe Silva clinches his second Finn European Masters title in Spain, showcasing strategic sailing despite challenging conditions.
#FinnClass #FilipeSilva #SailingNews #EuropeanChampionship #MarMenor
Two bullets for Valerian Lebrun on Day 2 of Finn European Masters
Valerian Lebrun secures two wins on Day 2 of the Finn European Masters in Mar Menor, Spain.
#FinnClass #ValerianLebrun #FinnEuropeanMasters #SailingResults #MarMenor
2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race – Black Jack claims line honours
Black Jack 100 claims Monohull Line Honours at the Rolex Middle Sea Race, achieving a record time of 51 hours 51 minutes.
#RolexMiddleSeaRace #BlackJack100
SailGP Training F50 Arrives in Pensacola Ahead of New Base Opening
SailGP is preparing to open its new Pensacola training facility, with a dedicated F50 arriving ahead of the first teams beginning year-round training.
#SailGP #BondsFlyingRoos #F50 #RussellCoutts #EmiratesGBR
Pianosi wins on home water as Nolot completes a golden season
Riccardo Pianosi triumphs at Poetto Beach, while Lauriane Nolot caps off a stellar season at the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam.
#kiteclasses #Kiteboarding #Pianosi #Nolot #PoettoBeach
