18ft Skiffs – JJ Giltinan World Champs – Invitation Race
The 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship kicks off in Sydney Harbour with Balmain narrowly defeating Smeg in the thrilling Invitation Race.
#18skiff #18footers #sailmedia
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Globe40 #Episode 5 – Valparaiso
Explore the latest episode of Globe40, featuring Valparaíso’s stunning finish and the thrilling ocean race experiences of the Crédit Mutuel crew and more.
#SailingAustralia #Globe40 #Valparaiso
Cayard still on top, but Scheidt bites back at the 99th Bacardi Cup
The 2026 Bacardi Invitational Regatta begins with Heaton, Morris, Alexander, and Quintero leading in Miami’s thrilling racing conditions with heavy air fleets.
@BacardiCupInvitational #bacardi_regatta #BacardiCup
Sydney Boat Show returns to Sydney Olympic Park in July 2026
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Sydney Boat Show at Sydney Olympic Park from July 30 to August 2, showcasing the best in boating and marine lifestyle!
#SydneyBoatShow #AustralianSailing #MarineLife
WISC Regatta 2026 brings out female helms
Stay updated with the latest sailing news from ORCV KISS ALIVE in Australia, featuring insights and updates for sailing enthusiasts everywhere.
#SailingAustralia #ORCV #KISSALIVE
World Sailing invites bids for the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships
World Sailing is inviting bids for the 2030-2031 World Championships, the main Olympic qualifier for the Brisbane 2032 Games, showcasing Olympic-class sailing.
#WorldSailingOfficial #SailingChampionships #Brisbane2032 #SailingEvents #OlympicSailing
Finn class generates more than 2 million views for Brisbane Finn championships
The Porsche Centre Brisbane Finn Championships drew 150 sailors for epic racing, showcasing the enduring spirit of the Finn Class in Australia.
#SailingAustralia #FinnClass #BoatLife
Applications are open for the Women in Sport High Performance Pathway programme
Applications open for the Women’s High Performance Pathway (WISH) Programme, supporting female coaches in sailing to excel in elite sports.
#worldsailingofficial #WISHProgramme #WomenInSport
Racing
Spotlight on the Kiwi Waszp Nationals
Camenzind and Fyfe win at the PredictWind NZ WASZP Nationals in Manly, showcasing elite foiling racing talent and thrilling competition among 28 sailors.
#SailingNews #TheWASZP #Manly #AustralianSailing
Botín and Trittel will combine the America’s Cup with the LA28 Olympic campaign
Diego Botín and Florian Trittel plan to balance the America’s Cup with their Olympic campaign for LA28 while remaining in SailGP.
#49erSailing #Australiansailors #AmericasCup
Admiral’s Cup programs add international edge to Pallas Capital Gold Cup
The Pallas Capital Gold Cup enhances Australian sailing with international fleets, including the TP52 and Super 40 classes, fostering competitive excellence in Australia
#AustralianSailing #GoldCup #SailingNews
18ft Skiffs – International boost for JJs
The 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship welcomes the USA team as 27 crews prepare to race on Sydney Harbour, promising thrilling international competition!
#JJGiltinan #18Skiff #sailmedia #18footers
Hat trick for Cayard and Kleen at the Bacardi Cup
Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen lead the 99th Bacardi Cup in Miami with a perfect score after a thrilling third race on Biscayne Bay. #BacardiCup #SailingAustralia #MiamiSailing
18ft Skiffs – Vaikobi 18ft skiff racing
Join the excitement as the 27-boat fleet competes in the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship 2026, featuring Vaikobi’s sponsored team on Sydney Harbour.
@Vaikobi #JJGiltinan #18Skiff #sailmedia #18footers
77 stars power across Biscayne Bay on opening day of 99th Bacardi Cup
The 99th Bacardi Cup opened in Miami with Cayard & Kleen edging competitors in a thrilling photo finish on Biscayne Bay. Get the latest updates!
@BacardiCupInvitational #bacardi_regatta #BacardiCup #SailingAustralia #StarClass
The final round of the 2025/26 Cherub States hits Toronto this weekend!
Join us at Toronto Amateur Sailing Club for the thrilling last round of the Cherub State Titles this weekend, with key info and festivities to enjoy!
#CherubStates #SailingAustralia #TorontoSailing
Offshore
Windy times for the Globe40
Recent updates from the GLOBE40 race as it faces intense winds and challenges after rounding Cape Horn and heading towards Recife, Brazil. Stay tuned!
#GLOBE40 #Sailing #Class40 #OceanRacing
Globe40 – Cape Horn Day
The GLOBE40 race reached a milestone on Cape Horn Day, with crews rounding the iconic landmark in remarkable conditions after nine days at sea. #SailingAustralia #CapeHorn #GLOBE40
2026 RORC Caribbean 600 – Worthy of its legacy
The 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 showcased thrilling competition in Antigua, with Leopard 3 capturing the overall victory and showcasing exceptional seamanship.
#Caribbean600 #RORC #SailingAustralia
Daring to dream becomes living the dream
Discover how Petrina Dorrington transformed from a novice sailor to an empowered ocean racer through the ORCV KISS program in Victoria, Australia.
@OceanRacingClub #orcv_racing #Sailing #WomenInSailing #ORCV #KISSProgram
EOI – Lord Howe Island yacht race
Explore the new Lord Howe Island Yacht Race 2026, an exciting Category 1 offshore challenge from Pittwater with 880 nautical miles of adventure!
#LordHoweIslandYachtRace #SailingAustralia #RPAYC #OceanRace
2026 RORC Caribbean 600 – Leopard 3 declared overall winner under IRC
Leopard 3 wins the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 under IRC, a prestigious race starting in Antigua with fierce competition from Black Jack.
#Caribbean600 #RORCRacing #BlackJack100
Credit Mutuel at the Horn – A first for a Class40 scow
The Class40 CREDIT MUTUEL rounds Cape Horn, marking a historic achievement for the 2025/2026 GLOBE40 in the challenging South Atlantic waters. #SailingAustralia #GLOBE40 #CapeHorn
Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race – Return of the two-handers
The 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race returns with notable two-handers, including last year’s winners, vying for glory on March 27, 2024.
#rpayc #p2c #AustralianSailing
Cruising
Fountaine Pajot unveils the FP51
Discover the newly launched Fountaine Pajot FP51 in Australia, an evolution of the Aura 51, designed for comfort and performance in cruising.
#YachtSalesCo #FountainePajot #SailingAustralia #FP51
World ARC fleet sets sail from Saint Lucia
The World ARC 2026-27 fleet has set sail from Saint Lucia, embarking on an epic circumnavigation adventure across the globe.
Arc+ 2025 prizegiving in Grenada
Celebrate the successful culmination of ARC+ 2025 with the joyous prizegiving event in Grenada, honouring participants from around the globe.
First boat of ARC+ 2025 arrives in Grenada
The first boat of ARC+ 2025, Enjoy The Silence, arrives in Grenada after a swift transatlantic journey, greeted by joyful celebrations.
ARC 2025 fleet sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Over 800 sailors set sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia in the exciting 40th edition of the ARC Rally.
Jeanneau Sun Odysssey 415 from ShareYacht
Discover the opportunity to own a share in the new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415, available at Gibson Marina, Pittwater.
ARC+ 2025 starts in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Over 400 sailors embark on the ARC+ 2025 from Las Palmas to Cape Verde, kicking off an exciting transatlantic sailing adventure.
Performance Boating Sales named Jeanneau Sail Dealer of the Year 2025
Performance Boating Sales has been awarded Jeanneau Sail Dealer of the Year 2025, celebrating its dedication to the sailing community in Australia.
Boats & Gear
Be first aboard the new Sun Odyssey 415 – open day March 15
Discover the first Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415 in Sydney with an Open Day on March 15 and join us for the Sail Port Stephens Commodore’s Cup this April!
#SailingAustralia #Jeanneau #SailPortStephens
Palm Beach XI Takes Flight
Palm Beach XI successfully validated her radical new C-foil configuration, reaching 29 knots of boat speed in a beautiful 22-knot nor’easter on the iconic Sydney Harbour.
#palmbeachmotoryachts #sydneyharbour #palmbeachxi
Grand Soleil Cup Australia – Pittwater
The overall winner, Lee Hawksley on Andiamo (GS40), received an incredible prize: a hosted trip to the International Grand Soleil Cup at the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in Porto Cervo, Sardinia
#Sydneymarinebrokerage #rpayc
Gitana 18 – Maxi Edmond de Rothschild launched
The Gitana 18, a revolutionary flying Ultim trimaran, has been launched in Lorient, marking a new era in offshore racing design and performance.
#GitanaTeam2017 #SailingInnovation #OffshoreRacing #UltimTrimaran
Sailteck GPS Compass
Sailteck unveils the GPS Compass – The Ultimate High-Performance Sailing Instrument Sailteck is proud to announce the launch of the GPS Compass. Primaryfunctions include: heading, heel, trim, speed (SOG), countdown, line distance, and time-of-day. It is also software upgradable, with…
ILCA announces new ILCA 4 MkII sail
The International Laser Class Association announces the new ILCA 4 MkII sail, enhancing supply and durability for Australian youth sailing.
@ilcasailing #ilca_sailing #AustralianSailing #ILCA #SailingNews
Grand Soleil Cup Australia Returns to Pittwater Regatta 2026
Sydney Marine Brokerage, Exclusive Australian Dealer for Grand Soleil Yachts, is proud to announce the return of the Grand Soleil Cup at the 2026 Pittwater Regatta
#Sydneymarinebrokerage #rpayc
Esteemed Italian naval architect to relocate to Australia
Acclaimed Italian naval architect and yacht designer, Valerio Rivellini has started 2026 with plans to seek sunshine and boating inspiration in Sydney.
#boatology
Video
Adams 10 National Championships 2026
The Adams 10 National Championships showcased thrilling boating skills at Lake Macquarie, highlighting Australia’s vibrant sailing community. Congratulations to the winners – Gezzabelle from RPAYC
#Adams10m #adams10racing #SailingAustralia #LakeMacquarie
Brendan Casey becomes first Australian to win Finn World Masters
Brendan Casey makes history as the first Aussie to win the Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Brisbane, Australia.
#finnsailing #fgc #finngoldcup #finnclass #finn #sailing #worldsailingofficial
Casey still leads after tricky third day at Finn World Masters
Brendan Casey still leads the 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane, Australia, after a challenging day of racing with strong winds expected tomorrow. Follow the action!
#finnsailing #fgc #finngoldcup #finnclass
Marko Kolic wins only race on day 2 of Finn World Masters
Marko Kolic wins the sole race on Day 2 of the 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane, while Brendan Casey leads the competition overall with 4 points.
@finnclass #internationalfinnclass #finn
RORC Caribbean 600 -Start highlights Video
The 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 has commenced in Antigua, featuring an iconic 600-mile race around 11 breathtaking Caribbean islands. Stay tuned for updates!
#Caribbean600 #RORCracing #SailingAustralia
Brendan Casey sets the pace on opening day of Finn World Masters
Brendan Casey leads the 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane, winning two races on the opening day at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron with 107 competitors participating.
@finnclass #internationalfinnclass
Alessandro Marega becomes first Italian to win Finn Gold Cup
Alessandro Marega makes history as the first Italian winner of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup, held in Brisbane, Australia, showcasing world-class sailing talent.
#finnsailing #fgc #finngoldcup #finnclass #finn #sailing #worldsailingofficial
Globe40 – The Horn Challenge
Valparaiso, Chile – GLOBE40 competitors set off to tackle the challenging Cape Horn leg on their journey to Recife, Brazil, amid fierce competition.
#SailingAustralia #GLOBE40 #CapeHorn
