After a season with a variety of conditions, there’s a lot happening going into the final day of racing for the Club Championships this Saturday 5th April Can’t make it to the Club? We’ll be live-streaming the final races thanks to…
Race update 3rd April 2025 midday. The Solomon Islands serve as a gatekeeper for the fleet, posing challenges for the most seasoned sailors. Here, routing software becomes less reliable, with forecasts often failing to materialise. Sailors must shift from data-driven…
The Royal Perth Yacht Club is proud to announce the return of the prestigious Fremantle to Albany Yacht Race in April 2026, a premier offshore sailing event proudly sponsored by Great Southern Lime, in celebration of the City of Albany’s…
The North East Windsport Club (NEWC), located at Springhurst, brought home a swag of medals from the Australian National Blokart Championships held last weekend at Waratah Bay in South Gippsland. It was NEWC’s turn to host the event and they…
More Breeze, More Action! Report by Australian Sailing The Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Fergus Hotels Regatta saw stronger offshore winds, big oscillations, and a mix of flat water and chop, making it a tactical and physical game on the racecourse. Those…
A wide-ranging field of 33 boats is lining up for the 2025 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race which starts on 11th April at 1pm, the 39th running subject to restrictions on number of entries, as the marina at Coffs Harbour Yacht…
By Australian Sailing. A Challenging Day on the Med at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Fergus Hotels Sailing Grand Slam. Overcast skies and shifty, gusty winds made for a tricky day in Palma, testing the sailors’ adaptability. Some thrived in…
It’s not what you know but where you know at Sail Port Stephens Everything else being equal, it’s hard to beat local knowledge as demonstrated on Day 3 of the Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Passage Series. The combination of a…
By World Sailing World Sailing is proud to announce the launch of a new education programme for Race Officials. The new National Race Officer Training Programme will be available to Member National Authorities (MNAs) to apply for on an annual…
Published 31st March 2025 by Gemma Hamaini – 2025 GKA Big Air Kite World Cup The 2025 GKA Big Air Kite World Cup kicked off in Barcares, France, on Saturday, with the Tramontana wind roaring at full force. Twenty-four men…
Fresh and fun racing as skies clear on Day 2 of Sail Port Stephens With the remnants of an East Coast Low still generating 4.5m monster swells off the twin sentinel headlands marking the entrance to Port Stephens, the Race…
Aussie Race Wins on the Final Day of Qualifying at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Fergus Hotels Regatta After a short wait on shore, the fleets were treated to classic sea breeze conditions, rewarding those who executed strong starts and…
15 VX One’s competed in their Victorian State Championship over the weekend as part of the Royal Brighton Yacht Club’s 150th Anniversary Regatta. Over six races, it was the home team of Lucas Couper, Lachie Weber and Brody Riley on…
Wet we got, wind not so much, as Race 1 of the Commodores Cup Passage series kicked off Sail Port Stephens for its 17th year, with the five divisions enjoying an action-packed race instead of retiring to the local cafes…
Australian Sailing have reported on a solid Day 1 at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Fergus Hotels The opening day of racing at the Sailing Grand Slam was a game of two halves. The morning fleets enjoyed fantastic breeze and…
The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron has reinforced its reputation of its sailors after taking out its third SAILING Champions League: Asia Pacific – Final last weekend at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club as a part of the Sailfest Regatta. Led by…
Down below in the small, spartan cabin of Roaring Forty, a 1997 Lutra BOC Open 40 ocean racing yacht, a label front and center reads: “Quitting Lasts Forever.” True to that spirit, Roaring Forty has re-entered the race at just…
Melbourne Osaka Double Handed Race Update 1st April 1 pm The yachts of the first two starts have broken free. No longer trapped in the doldrums, Zero, Curious Roo, and Escapade are now riding the steady northern trade winds, their…
In an extraordinary feat of maritime logistics the McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet has completed an unprecedented overland Transfer of 15 ALMA Globe 580 yachts from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. This sets the stage for the most demanding…
On Sunday 27 April at 13:00 hrs local time, the Class40 fleet will set sail from Marseille’s southern bay on the brand-new CIC MED CHANNEL RACE. Modelled on her larger established counterpart, the CIC NORMANDY CHANNEL RACE, this Mediterranean version…
The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe ends on an exceptional note, from a sporting, popular and media point of view. The level of competition has never been so high: Charlie Dalin, the great winner of this anniversary edition, smashed…
With just four days to go, the crew of 2018 and 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart handicap winner “Alive” know what’s coming. While skipper Duncan Hine and co-skipper Glenn Myler have taken time off, over the next couple of days, they…
In ocean racing, every decision can make or break a campaign. As the Melbourne Osaka fleet—spanning three separate starts—rounded Gabo Island, most crews ventured into the Tasman Sea, chasing the northern East Australian Current (EAC). Yet, two boats, Joker X2…
Roaring Forty, the Lutra Boc Open 40, owned by Kevin Le Poidevin with co-skipper Darrell Greig, has sadly retired due to a broken boom from the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup today. “Just gutted not to be racing to Japan after…
10am-2pm – Saturday, 5th April The Award Winning 45 foot Seawind 1370 will be at the Seawind Display Day on Saturday the 5th of April at Multihull Central in Annandale, alongside the new 39 foot Seawind 1170, showcasing the new modern design styles from the Australian…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has wrapped up its highly successful 2024-25 Discover Boating campaign, which ran from 15 November to 15 February in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and TAS. Designed to encourage new, existing and lapsed boaters to…
This story takes me back a few years to my early sailing days on the inland lakes and reservoirs in the UK. Looks like the Fireball has come a long way since those days. The New Fireball – A collaboration…
I received the following information from TfNSW that may be of use to some of you out there, especially following on from the damage caused by Cyclone Alfred. There’s a link to apply at the bottom of the page. TfNSW…
Sydney, Australia – March 11, 2025 – Everything Electric Sydney 2025, the world’s largest event dedicated to electric vehicles, home energy, and sustainable innovation, created a powerful platform for marine electrification, bringing electric boats and marine technology into the spotlight…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Three times Wingfoil Racing World Cup champion Mathis Ghio of France has won the season opener in Dakhla, Morocco. The women’s competition was claimed by the 2024 series silver medallist Maddalena Spanu of Italy. Both gave dominant performances that will act as an ominous warning to their fellow competitors. Ghio needed just one race…
New Zealand will host the Southern Ocean stopover for the 12th time, with a 50-year anniversary on the horizon The Ocean Race, the world’s toughest test of a team in sport, will return to Auckland, New Zealand in the 2027…
Suardiaz and Berzolla claim the 2025 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Titles in Cape Verde GWA Wingfoil World Cup Cape Verde powered by Armstrong Foils – Cape Verde | 13 – 21 March, 2025 The GWA Wingfoil World Cup Cape Verde…
France’s impressive return to the F50 fleet in Sydney after sitting out the first two events of the season has been captured in the latest episode of Racing on the Edge. Quentin Delapierre’s squad sat out the season opener in…
Italy’s European Champion Alessandro Marega continues to lead the Finn World Ranking List as the fleet prepares to head into the first major event of 2025. He holds a 50-point lead over Peter Peet from The Netherlands with Switzerland’s Christoph…
Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship – Race 1 – Race sponsor: StretchLab Double Bay Trophy: George Calligeros Memorial Trophy – Saturday, 8 March 2025 – Sydney Harbour The Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship got underway with…
by Miranda Blazeby SailGP Media U.S. SailGP Team CEO Mike Buckley has outlined his vision and long term expectations for the team ahead of its first home event this season in Los Angeles. Buckley, who also races with the team in…
When the 52 SUPER SERIES returns to race the 52 SUPER SERIES Porto Cervo Sailing Week between September 22nd – September 27th on the beautiful Costa Smeralda it will mark the return of the world’s leading grand prix monohull circuit for…
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