Mikael Lundh, a highly experienced Olympic coach and former elite sailor, has taken on the role of Australian National ILCA6 Squad Coach. His appointment bolsters the Australian Sailing Team’s emphasis on elevating the ILCA6 squad to achieve the required repeated…
30% OFF EVERYTHING AT QUAD LOCK Quad Lock is thrilled to announce its 2024 Black Friday sale, offering 30% off site-wide. This once-a-year event is the perfect time to gear up with Quad Lock products, including phone mounts, cases, accessories,…
The world of Olympic sailing is set to reach new heights with the launch of the Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) – an international series that unites the sport’s most iconic regattas and the regatta that will take place in the 2028 Olympic…
Day four of the Vendée Globe solo non-stop race around the world brings another new leader – Nicolas Lunven. As the leaders pass the latitude of the Canary Islands, where they might normally find the trade winds blowing to carry…
With the first event of Season 5 just a week away in Dubai, SailGP have made a number of announcements, all connected to the British team, Emirates GBR. Dylan Fletcher Whilst many SailGP followers were expecting Ben Ainslie to step…
The period from the early 1970s to the mid-1980s was one of the greatest, probably THE greatest, periods of racing in the 132-year history of 18 footer racing in Australia and New Zealand, and produced some of the greatest competitors…
There is a big program of events in Australia across the 2024-2025 summer for the ILCA (Laser) dinghy class with large fleets being entered for ILCA4, 6 and 7 divisions across Youth, Open and Masters age groups. The program kicks…
Entries for the 2024 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) to be held on the weekend of 23 and 24 November are flourishing across the board. Craig Neil (Quest) and Gordon Ketelebey (Zen) were quick off the…
Graeme “G.T.” Taylor has done it again, winning the Etchells National Championship on AUS1486 Magpie, with the return of Ben “Lamby” Lamb to his crew alongside long-time crewmate James “Jimmy” Mayo. ”Lamby is fitting in really well. Obviously not having…
On Sunday, 10 November 2024, ten highly competitive Young 88 yachts assembled for the North Sails Young 88 Northern Owners Championship, hosted by Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. Dangerzone, the defending champion, led by owner/skipper Harry Thurston, returned to the water with their 2023…
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) welcomes Pantaenius Australia aboard as long term naming rights sponsor for the Pittwater Regatta, with continued support from Sydney Marine Brokerage for the NSW ORC Championship, held in tandem with the Regatta – and there is a…
Tom Slingsby’s Australia SailGP Team Gears up for 2025 with Fresh Talent SYDNEY, Australia – 13 NOVEMBER 2024 – Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time SailGP Champion Tom Slingsby has announced his Australia SailGP Team lineup for the 2025 Season, marking…
Andoo Team Australia 2024 wraps-up with thanks to all supporters. The Andoo Team Australia Challenge campaign for 2024 UniCredit Youth and Puig Women’s America’s Cup has wrapped up, marking a memorable chapter in Australia’s return to the most prestigious competition…
Following recommendation from the Special Regulations Sub-Committee, the Oceanic and Offshore Committee unanimously approved changes to design requirements of storm sails, aiming to clarify the primary role as essential safety equipment. Matt Allen, Chair of the World Sailing Oceanic and…
The Black Foils have today announced that rising star Leo Takahashi will be joining the team on a three-season contract as flight controller. A member of the Japan SailGP Team for Season 1 and 2, as a grinder and flight…
FOR FIVE YEARS, KURT HANSEN WAS LOST TO SAILING. Burnt out after a prolonged stint travelling the globe in the 49er class, the then 22-year-old walked away from the sport to pursue other interests – including ironman triathlon events –…
The Portuguese islands of Madeira will be passed later today by the leaders of the tenth edition of the Vendée Globe but while the top boats are looking to stay clear and avoid the substantial lee of the island group,…
Britain’s Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) has taken the lead in the Vendée Globe solo race around the world as the leaders of the 40 boat fleet descend south down the Iberian peninsula. Passing the length of Portugal today, Goodchild -pursued by…
Pre-race favourite Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prevoyance) is living up to his billing as he leads the 40 boat Vendée Globe fleet towards the first big test of the skippers and their craft this evening and tonight as the racers…
Blue skies at the start of the 2024 ‘ARC Season’ The 2024 ARC Atlantic sailing season is underway. The initial fleet of 94 yachts departed Las Palmas de Gran Canaria today on the 850NM voyage to Cape Verde, the first…
The official start of the Vendée Globe took place on Sunday at 13:02. The skippers have now set off on the most famous and challenging of circumnavigations, with more than 24,000 nautical miles (45,000 km) to cover solo, non-stop, and…
This years Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race sees additional events on the calendar in the form of the Ocean Sustainability Forum and Clean Up to be hosted by Ocean Crusaders. The Cruising Yacht Club’s Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht…
The organization has formalized the broad outlines of its new regulations for the next edition of the Vendée Globe. The fundamental DNA of the race is preserved – a solo round-the-world race, non-stop and without assistance – and there will…
Dasher+Fisher How Bizarre has won the 2024 Melbourne to Devonport Rudder Cup by the slimmest of margins in a thrilling race of tactics, superb sailing conditions and great fun. Skipper Scott Robinson and his crew of Glenn Bailey, Mark Geyle,…
Multihull Central, distributors for Seawind Catamarans and Corsair Marine are pleased to announce a new format cruising rally for boat owners and crew to explore Moreton Bay and in support of charity Sailability. In 2025 the MULTIHULL CENTRAL Seawind &…
The Yacht Sales Co. and the Fountaine Pajot Group have announced a joint venture in a significant move that will see the two leading companies expand their presence in the Asia Pacific region. In late October 2024, the Fountaine Pajot…
Absolute Yachts has unveiled the spectacular new Navetta 70 Allure setting a new benchmark for innovation and design. The new Navetta 70 Allure marks a turning point in the luxury yacht market, introducing innovative and contemporary design elements without forgoing…
ARC and ARC+ rally fleets gather in Gran Canaria ahead of their Atlantic adventure With less than three weeks before the first departure, ‘ARC Season 2024’ is now underway. 1,300 people on 240 yachts sailing in the ARC and ARC+…
ASC57: 57m Adventure Sailing Catamaran Australia’s custom superyacht builder Echo Yachts has commenced construction of their latest creation, the ASC57, at their superyacht building facility in the Australian Marine Complex, Western Australia. This groundbreaking project brings together industry leaders from across the globe….
Jeanneau’s latest innovation in yacht design has made it down under! Featuring a unique monohull design philosophy, the Jeanneau Yachts 55 is perfectly setup for short handed long range cruising and entertaining. The aft cockpit features two generous tables and…
A new report shows superyacht visitors injected $212m into the New Zealand economy in the 2023/4 season, and has been released as New Zealand ramps up its superyacht attraction initiatives. Commissioned by NZ Marine and conducted by Market Economics Limited,…
Pegasus Yachts is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Wallis to head the new Pegasus Yachts Australia & New Zealand dealership based in Sydney, Australia. Marko Pas, Managing Director of Pegasus, said, “We are really excited to have Kevin…
Digitalisation has changed sailing. Technologies once reserved for Grand-Prix are permeating every level of the sport, giving sailors the ability to adopt elite racing and training practices – elevating the game across the board. Leader in wireless load sensing, Cyclops…
South Pacific II, the 75-foot timber motor yacht built by Norman R. Wright & Sons and launched in 1962 as “Beryl May”, returned to the boat builder’s Brisbane headquarters in early 2023 for 18 months of upgrades and refurbishments for…
The 2024 Gold Coast Open Day run by The Yacht Sales Co is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet and we would love to see you at this special boating extravaganza this weekend. The free event will be…
When Sir Ben Ainslie and INEOS Brittania burst through the Louis Vuitton Cup final and into the America’s Cup Match for the first time in 60-years it was a momentous moment for British sailing. Whether the Challengers of Record manage…
Sydney, Australia – October 18, 2024 — Carbon Yachts is proud to announce its Maritime Emissions Reduction Coalition (MERC) membership, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable boating technologies. With electric vessels now beginning to surpass petrol-powered boats in many key…
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) today announced the acquisition of Marine Jobs demonstrating its commitment to the promotion of careers in the marine industry. Marine Jobs was launched in 2021 as an online recruitment platform as a partnership between…
Palm Beach Motor Yachts will attend the Melbourne International Boat Show for the first time, showcasing the exceptional Palm Beach 42. Cruising into Docklands, 17 to 20 October for the 62nd Melbourne Boat Show, Palm Beach Motor Yachts is looking…
As epoxy formulators with more than 40 years of experience and in-house technical expertise, ATL Composites has the flexibility to tailor products for specific markets. We are excited to introduce a new high-performance adhesive into our TECHNIGLUE range: Techniglue R28….
Congratulations to our Aussie sailors Ruben and Rita Booth who finished the event in 5th with Brin Liddell and Rhiannan Brown in 8th, claiming Junior Bronze on the way. Junior Podium Results 🌟 Our junior sailors made their mark: Explore…
November 6, 2024 // Today marks a new era for the Canadian team competing in SailGP with the unveiling of a new name, the NorthStar SailGP Team. Inspired by Canada’s northern spirit and dedication to excellence, the NorthStar SailGP Team is steadfast in…
Luke Deegan, from New Zealand has taken the lead at the 2024 OK Dinghy European Championship in Palma after just one more race was sailed on Saturday. Overall, Britain’s Charlie Cumbley dropped to second while Sweden’s Niklas Edler climbed to…
Charlie Cumbley, from Britain, leads the OK Dinghy European Championship in Palma after the first three races were sailed on Thursday in Palma Bay. Luke Deegan, from New Zealand, is second, on equal points with Britain’s Matt Howard. All three…
Australia’s Paul McKenzie finishes 5th overall and 1st Grand Master. Italy’s Alessandro Marega has won the Finn European Championship in Cannes after the final day brought even more drama and turnarounds. Valerian Lebrun, from France, ended up second, and also…
The fourth day of the 2024 Finn Open Europeans was, and is, filled with drama and uncertainty after a day of waiting for wind, then multiple restarts and finally multiple hearings in the jury room. As this report goes out…
After a windless second day at 2024 Open Finn Europeans, the third day of the event also started windless with a long postponement on shore in increasing temperatures. Confidence was reasonably high that some wind was coming, but it took…
Italy’s Alessandro Marega is the early leader at the 2024 Finn Open European Championship at the Yacht Club de Cannes after three great races in a building breeze. He won all three of his group races to sit five points…
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