NSW Hobie Cat State Championships
Posted on March 3, 2025 by Paddy Butler When we first tossed around the idea of sailing a state title at Forster, we thought, “No way, that would be way too good to be true. I guess we’ll just tie it in with…
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TP52 Gold Cup – Matador wins Act 1
The opening Act of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup for the TP52 Australia class as part of the Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta on 1-2 March saw 2024 winner David Doherty’s Matador start their defence in style, winning on…
Melbourne Osaka Cup – The Curious Adventure Begins
The smallest boat in the 9th edition of the Melbourne Osaka Cup double-handed yacht race has embarked on its 5,500-nautical-mile adventure to Osaka. ‘Curious Roo’, an S&S34 skippered by Peter Garrett and Neil McKinley, set off just after the starting…
A Truly Special 2025 RORC Caribbean 600
ANTIGUA – 1 March 2025: The 2025 RORC Caribbean 600 marked its 16th edition with a spectacular display of offshore racing prowess, attracting a diverse fleet of 66 boats from 32 countries. The race is renowned for its challenging 600-nautical-mile course…
More Battles – 11 M32s Draw a Crowd in Miami
Surge Finds Its Edge & Closes the Deal at Miami Winter Series Event No.3 MIAMI (March 2, 2025) — The M32 fleet is thriving. Eleven boats lined up for the March edition of the M32 Miami Winter Series, making it…
Paying tribute to International Women’s Day at Sydney Harbour Regatta
Saturday 8March is International Women’s Day, celebrating all manner of achievements by women from all walks of life who are making waves around the world – and here at the Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta, hosted by Middle Harbour…
2025 Sail Auckland winners crowned on frenetic final day
Plenty of hard work and a touch of Olympic inspiration has propelled one of New Zealand’s most promising double-handed crews to success at the country’s premier domestic sailing event. Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have now joined an impressive…
18ft Skiffs – Club Championship Race 13 (Final)
Today’s Race Sponsor: Smeg, Sunday, 2 March 2025, Sydney Harbour The Australian champion team of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz already had the Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship won prior to today’s race so much of the…
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Sydney Harbour Regatta champions and winners decided
Another late start as a light sea breeze fought the land breeze, making it hard on competitors and race officers alike earlier on at the Nautilus Marine Sydney Harbour Regatta, but eventually everyone settled in and new champions and winners…
From setback to triumph – Emirates GBR’s Road to Victory
by Andy Rice @ SailGP In the final 20 seconds before the start of the Sydney final, hosts Australia and Canada were closest to the start line and looking good to battle it out for the win – with Emirates Great…
98th Bacardi Cup and 2025 Bacardi Invitational Regatta Set New Entry Record
March 2-8, 2025 – Miami, Fl. USA – The 98th Bacardi Cup and 2025 Bacardi Invitational Regatta (BCIR), taking place from March 2-8, 2025, will set a new benchmark with a record-breaking entry list. As the sailing world converges on Biscayne Bay once more, the 98th Bacardi Cup and BCIR are gearing up to host…
Geographe Bay Race Week wrap up…
With over 500 Sailors and families competing on the waters of Geographe Bay for the last week, we’re hoping everyone who was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of this amazing event with Photos being shared worldwide during the busy…
18ft Skiffs – Rag & Famish Hotel 18ft Skiff Team
Australian champion team eyes the JJ Giltinan Trophy Sports media commentators often use the phrase “a champion team will always beat a team of champions” but the reason why the champion Rag & Famish 18ft skiff team has been almost unbeatable in…
Festival of 5’s in 2025
RPAYC was home for the International 5.5m Australian Championship 2025 (23 – 25 Feb). After two days of racing, the leaderboard reflected the fierce on-water competition that saw Martin Cross – Alpha Crucis, Bob Stoddard – Skagerak, Chris Hancock –…
New Caledonia Groupama Race 2025
Nouméa, February 2025 – After the cancellation of the 2024 edition, the New Caledonia Groupama Race is making a strong comeback in 2025, with the start scheduled for June 15. This iconic sailing race, which attracts sailors from across the…
HANSA – Sailing for everybody, regardless of ability
25 February 2025: Article provided by Boating Industry Association (BIA) The lead up to the 2025 Hansa Class World and International Championships, 23 to 30 March 2025 at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, is the opportunity to celebrate Hansa’s aims and…
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Vendée Globe – Manuel Cousin finishes 31st
After 111 days and 38 minutes racing since leaving Les Sables d’Olonne on 10th November French skipper Manuel Cousin crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe today at 1240hrs UTC. The 57 year old former motor industry executive turned…
A year ago already!
Already, a year has passed since the resounding victory posted off Brest by Charles Caudrelier and the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild in the Arkea Ultim Challenge – Brest. At the end of an epic voyage stretching across nearly 29,000 miles upon the…
RORC Caribbean 600 – Tschüss 2 wins overall
ANTIGUA -Thursday 27 February 2025: The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce that Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 (USA), owned by Christian Zugel and co-skippered by Johnny Mordaunt, as the overall winner of the 2025 RORC Caribbean 600. Tschüss 2…
RORC Caribbean 600 – Lucky takes Monohull Line Honours
Juan K 88 Lucky, skippered by Bryon Ehrhart, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2025 RORC Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 01 Day 17 Hrs 14 Mins and 12 Secs. Lucky Crew: Bryon Ehrhart, Antonio Cuervas Mons, Brad…
Vendée Globe – Complex final miles for the three musketeers
The last three skippers competing in the Vendée Globe are into their last days racing. Manuel Cousin (Coup de Pouce, 31st) is expected to finish on Friday. Getting closer to land he now has to be careful to keep an…
Spectacular Start in Paradise – RORC Caribbean 600
The highly anticipated 16th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 blasted off from Fort Charlotte, Antigua, right on schedule. All five starts went off flawlessly as the diverse fleet of 66 international entries launched into the ultimate offshore tropical challenge,…
McIntyre Mini Globe is GO!
Thirteen men and two women from eight countries today set sail from the small Caribbean Island of Antigua Barbuda, to race solo around the world in Mini 19ft -5.8mtr ALMA Globe 580 yachts, their only home for the next 13 months. WHY?…
54th Melbourne to King Island Yacht Race
If fresh air, crayfish, fine produce and a challenging race with friends excites you then get your entry in now for the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) 54th Melbourne to King Island Yacht Race. The popular ocean race starts from…
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Sirena 60 – Long-Range Motor Yacht at its finest
The Sirena 60 is a yacht designed for those who refuse to compromise between performance, efficiency, and luxurious comfort. Whether you’re embarking on an extended voyage across open waters or indulging in a spontaneous weekend getaway, this 60ft motor yacht…
The new Lagoon 38 Catamaran
Exclusive look with Joe Fox The Lagoon 38 catamaran is set to launch in 2025, marking an exciting new chapter for Lagoon. As a successor to the legendary Lagoon 380, one of the most successful catamarans ever made, the new Lagoon…
See the new Seawind 1370
Thursday 13 February – 9am – 2pm – Multihull Central, Annandale NSW Multihull Central are pleased to announce that Australia’s first Seawind 1370 will be open on display between 9am – 2pm on Thursday the 13th of February at the Multihull Central…
The Yacht Sales Co. to Stage Power and Sail Showcase at WA Open Yacht Event
Boating enthusiasts in Western Australia are in for a treat when The Yacht Sales Co. hosts a special Open Yacht event on Saturday 15 March. The company will be showcasing a range of the world’s leading power and sailing catamarans at Port Coogee Marina…
World Sailing approves 2025-2028 Committee appointments
Members of World Sailing’s Committees and Sub-Committees will work within their terms of reference to provide guidance to World Sailing and positively impact the sport for sailors worldwide. David Graham, World Sailing Chief Executive Officer, said, “The entire sport of…
Fountaine Pajot Unveils New 44 Sailing Catamaran
Fountaine Pajot has just launched the latest model to its sailing catamaran fleet, the New 44, distinguished by extraordinary volume, comfort and impeccable design. The new model is an outstanding achievement by the Berret-Racoupeau Design team, creating a catamaran with the…
ARC+ 2024 finish in Grenada
The final gathering of the 12th edition of the ARC+ transatlantic cruising rally took place last night in Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada. 434 sailors from 26 nations came together to acknowledge their shared experience and achievement of…
ARC Season Arrives in the Caribbean
The ARC and ARC+ transatlantic rally yachts are arriving in the Caribbean. Both rallies started in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in November, with the ARC+ fleet sailing to Grenada via Cape Verde, and the ARC fleet sailing direct to…
Boats & Gear
SP80 – Chasing the World Sailing Speed Record
January 31st: the team is a bit nervous. After a month in the shipyard entirely focused on refining our floats, one question remained: would they perform as expected? As a reminder, we modified their shape to improve performance after installing our…
Polestar and Candela at Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance 2025
Carbon Yachts is excited to announce its exhibition of the Candela C-8 at Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance in partnership with Polestar Cars. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 27 February 2025.Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand, is teaming up with Swedish electric hydrofoil pioneer…
Seawind’s fly in Sydney Multihull Regatta
Sydney, Australia – 17 February 2025 This week, 20 multihulls entered the 2025 Sydney Multihull Regatta, involving three races up the length of beautiful Sydney Harbour, with lunchtime raft-ups and onshore dinners in between, along with plenty of socialising. Supported…
Safety Review Reports Released Regarding 2024 Vessel Abandonments
Newport, RI (February 18, 2025) – Following the three vessel abandonments that occurred during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and return voyage, the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) partnered with US Sailing and the Cruising Club of America to conduct an in-depth safety review. The goal of…
How Leading Yacht Manufacturers are Simplifying Rig Setup for Owners
Leaving the dock with the incorrect rig settings guarantees suboptimal performance and comfort, but it can also lead to serious safety hazards and unnecessary damage to equipment. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or just starting out, if you fail your…
Sail Extravaganza with The Yacht Sales Co. at 2025 Auckland Boat Show
The Yacht Sales Co. (incorporating Multihull Solutions) will showcase some of the world’s leading sail models at the 2025 Auckland Boat Show from 6 – 9 March. On display with The Yacht Sales Co. at this premiere New Zealand event will be the…
BIA Reshapes Australia’s Boat Show Landscape
7 February 2025: The Boating Industry Association (BIA) is transforming Australia’s boat show landscape from 2025 with the introduction of two dynamic new formats designed to better align with industry needs, global trends and public interest. BIA President Adam Smith announced a major…
JPK 11.80 – The Sweet Spot you are looking for
If you are searching the Performance Cruiser market for the yacht that meets the “Sweet Spot” scrutiny than take a look at the JPK 11.80. The JPK 11.80 is known for its results on the Regatta circuit, being very competitive…
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The TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR reveals its routes
Four classes, four courses, four winning duos means for four times the emotion On Sunday October 26, the ULTIM, the Ocean Fifty, the IMOCA, and the Class40 divisions will start their TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR Le Havre Normandie at 15 minutes…
SailGP Racing on the Edge – Episode 2
by Miranda Blazeby – SailGP Media SailGP fans can now go behind-the-scenes of the league’s off season transfer period, which saw Australia lose veteran wing trimmer Kyle Langford to incoming team Red Bull Italy. The transfer sent shockwaves through the league,…
2025 RORC Transatlantic Race – Wrap Film
The 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race, marking its 11th edition, commenced on January 12th from Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. The 3,000-nautical-mile race across the Atlantic attracted sailors from 19 different nations, bound for Camper & Nicholsons Port…
Bryant – “Starting was key to Australia’s Auckland success”
by Miranda Blazeby – SailGP Media Australia strategist Tash Bryant has pointed to the team’s stellar starting as key to its success in Auckland. Speaking on Reaching the Apex, Bryant said ‘as soon as you were a bit clear at Mark…
21st Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2025
The Royal Langkawi Regatta 2025 was a celebration of sailing at its finest—a mix of returning champions seeking to outpace long-time rivals, loyal patrons cherishing memories since 2003, and new competitors chasing the thrill of the race. Despite their diverse…
First GWA indoor event ignites new season
Gerard and Suardiaz take wins at groundbreaking Indoor World Cup The first GWA Indoor Wingfoil World Cup featured at the leading international trade show, boot Düsseldorf, Germany, opened the season with a bang as the world’s best riders wowed the…
Third Globe 580 Transat underway and then the MGR!
Imagine? Four years of planning, building, then preparing and training while all the time dreaming about sailing your own home-built plywood 19ft – 5.8mtr yacht 3000 miles solo across the Atlantic! Now It’s Time! That day arrives! 12 sailors just…
Williams victorious at Macao Match Cup
(Macao, January 12, 2025) – Great Britain’s Ian Williams and his Pindar by Manuport Logistics Team of Richard Sydenham, Jon Gundersen and Gerry Mitchell have been crowned champions of the inaugural Macao Match Cup, the opening event of the 2025…
