After a thrilling and long-running duel with winner Charlie Dalin, the PAPREC ARKÉA skipper completed his first solo round the world race this morning at 0612 UTC, taking a superb second place after 65 days, 18 hours and 10 minutes…
Port Phillip Bay plays host to the 2025 J/70 Australian Championships this week with 21 boats hitting the start line for yesterday’s practice race to test out the Vakaros RaceSense system, and suss out the competition. The fleet for the…
Day Three Report: 0900 UTC 14 January, 2025: The adrenaline-fueled magic carpet ride continues for the entire RORC Transatlantic Race fleet, with most boats clocking exhilarating double-digit speeds. Leading the monohulls, Bryon Ehrhart’s Juan K 88 Lucky (USA) sets a blistering pace, while…
Winner of the tenth edition of the Vendée Globe, Charlie Dalin has entered race legend. After 64 days at an electric pace the 40 year old Frenchman has his name on the trophy. With a remarkable precision, some bold but…
Magpie AUS1486 skippered by Graeme Taylor with James Mayo have defended their title in the 2024 Etchells World Championship with crew member Ben Lamb with a classic match race to finish off the series. Video Wrap of Day Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19bw3bXpFu/ At…
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…
Today’s session marked the first time multiple teams have practiced alongside one another using the new technology. T-Foils will be rolled out for the first time in racing this weekend in Auckland. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND January 14, 2025 NZT | After…
To be held over the weekend of 1st and 2nd March, 2025, online entry is open and the Notice of Race is online for the Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta – so come and help celebrate the event’s 20th anniversary this year!…
Charlie Julien’s Rated X Reigns Supreme at M32 Miami Winter Series Kickoff MIAMI (Jan. 12, 2025) — “To win is the best feeling ever,” said Charlie Julien after his Rated X team claimed the tiebreaker victory over Ava Wilson’s Convexity. Julien…
(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…
Magpie AUS1486 skippered by Graeme Taylor, with James Mayo and Ben Lamb have maintained their lead in the Etchells World Championship 2025 with a 7, 1, 2 with a total of 17 (now with one drop). The next closest, DanEgerous…
It was an emphatic as it was impressive. Manly boat Harken lived up to all the pre-regatta hype and expectation to blow the opposition out of the water and claim the Australian 13ft Skiff Championship by an astonishing 21 points…
(Macao, January 11, 2025) – The penultimate day of the 2025 Macao Match Cup saw the completion of the Quarter-finals stage of the event with Great Britain’s Ian Williams, USA’s Chris Poole and Gavin Brady, and New Zealand’s Nick Egnot-Johnson…
The Etchells World Championship 2025 is looking like a family affair on day two of racing, with Nigel Abbott’s Tiger AUS1524 and Lisa Rose AUS1484, skippered by Jack Abbott AUS1484 both featuring in the results. Nigel Abbott, who celebrated a…
Young gun etches names into skiff history books Manly’s IMEI, skippered by Joel Beashel and with old hands Rob Napper and Trent Barnabas aboard, has claimed victory in the 2025 Hervey Bay Boat Club 16ft Skiff Australian Championships after the…
IMEI surfs into lead as Hervey Bay becomes heavy One of the cushier jobs at Queensland’s Hervey Bay is to be a surf lifesaver at a beach with no surf – until yesterday, that is, when the waterway bared its…
Sunday, 12 January, Marina Lanzarote, Arrecife: The 11th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race launched in spectacular style, with perfect sailing conditions just outside Marina Lanzarote. The stunning backdrop of Arrecife and the excitement in the air set the stage for…
Of the 40 skippers who started the Vendée Globe exactly nine weeks ago today in Les Sables d’Olonne, there are thirty-four still racing following the unavoidable decision taken early this morning by Eric Bellion (STAND AS ONE – Altavia) to…
The rivalry between Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance, 1st) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA, 2nd) continues at full intensity in the trade winds on their 59th day at sea. Meanwhile, Boris Herrmann (Malizia – Seaexplorer, 6th) has experienced his second…
The 2025 Mini Globe Race and Globe 580 Transat departs Marina Rubicón Saturday 11 January 2pm local time. The start line is off Marina Rubicón breakwater for a public viewing opportunity. The Globe 580 Transat sees 12 entrants racing from Lanzarote to Antigua across the Atlantic. Many who compete…
What logically can be considered the Vendée Globe title duel between Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance, 1st) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKEA, 2nd) continues unabated in the trade winds. The two rivals are heading north towards the infamous Azores high…
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is proud to announce the Club’s entry for the highly anticipated return of the Admiral’s Cup in 2025. Representing the CYCA and Australia will be Zen, the well-known TP52 owned by Gordon Ketelby, and…
Charlie Dalin, skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance who is the leader of the Vendée Globe crossed the equator back into the Northern Hemisphere this Sunday afternoon at 1438hrs UTC. His elapsed time since the start is 56 days, 2 hours,…
It seems like for every time the two Vendée Globe leaders believe they are getting into the South Easterly trade winds they have been disappointed, served up another helping of light and unsettled winds. Whilst they made better progress this…
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 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…
TMG Yachts, Australia’s exclusive distributor for Lagoon catamarans, has been celebrated on the international stage at the Lagoon APAC Dealer Meeting. The awards include APAC Best Dealer and, for an impressive seventh consecutive year, the title of Global Brand Ambassador….
Gold Coast, QLD — November 25, 2024 — Carbon Yachts, the exclusive Australia and New Zealand dealer for Saffier Yachts, is proud to announce the APAC premiere of the Saffier SE 24 Lite at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat…
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+…
Consider the time you dedicate to selecting the right inventory, choosing the right sailmaker, and all the other meticulous considerations before you even hit the water. This process is vital, but it’s only the beginning. Even with all these efforts,…
The high-end boat syndication company, COBLI, is proud to announce its expansion into Rose Bay Marina, marking an exciting new chapter for luxury boating in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. With a focus on accessible, stress-free boat ownership, COBLI is introducing two…
The Boat Works on the Gold Coast is now one of the world’s leading marine facilities, driven by significant reinvestment in state-of-the-art infrastructure. As Australia’s largest, cleanest, and most environmentally friendly yacht refit and maintenance centre, it spans 55 acres…
What if you knew your rig was about to fail due to fatigue, before even boarding your yacht? You could simply book in for a service and get back to safe sailing as soon as possible. Anyone who has experienced…
SUNBEAM Yachts is never satisfied with the status quo. This is also the case with the SUNBEAM 29.1. Based on the current SUNBEAM 29.1, a GT model has been developed that focuses even more on performance and sportiness. The GT…
12 December 2024—IM24CA – An iconic image comes to mind for any Melges 24 enthusiast: four crew members hiking out while the helmsman, alone in the cockpit, steers with the rudder in one hand and the mainsheet in the other. Soon,…
Gulf Craft has appointed The Yacht Sales Co. as the official dealer for its prestigious brands in Australia, marking an important milestone in Gulf Craft’s global expansion. With a portfolio that includes Majesty Yachts, Nomad Yachts, Silvercraft, and Oryx Sports Cruisers, Gulf Craft offers…
The recently launched JPK11.80 “Bacchanal” achieves another podium in the Cabbage Tree Island Race. With success in the recent Bird Island race that makes it two Division 2 wins. The JPK 11.80 shows great light air speed sailing in conditions…
The final day of the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds started with Jon Newman and Andy Tarboton on equal points. Andy was sitting at the top of the leaderboard on countback, and Rob Richardson was just a couple of…
(Macao, January 10, 2025) – It was an all-action day at the 2025 Macao Match Cup as the twelve teams were put to the test in the final matches of the qualifying round-robin stage to decide which eight teams would…
It was the penultimate day of the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds, and the fleet was presented with an unseasonably low-pressure system bringing with it rain and a strong southerly. There were 4 races planned for the day to…
(Macao, January 8, 2025) – Twelve teams tackled light conditions today on the opening race day of the 2025 Macao Match Cup as the first eight flights of the qualifying round-robin stage were completed. Defending Match Racing World Champion Ian…
The final day of the Wireless Communications International 505 World Championships was crazy. Racing started early at 11am. Two races were planned. The weather was beautiful, the breeze in the morning was easterly, straight offshore. The forecast was for 15-20kn…
Day two of the Musto Skiff World Championships dawned with blue skies and a slightly lighter forecast than day 1, and with the building tide and the NE breeze at 15 to 20 kts, it provided a glamorous set of…
Conditions for day 4 of the Wireless Communications International 505 World Championships were windy. The forecast was for 20-25kn South East -South Freshening to 30 knots late in the day. We expected the strongest part of the breeze to be…
With the Pre-Worlds behind us, the fleet strapped in for what promised to be a bold and beautiful first day of the Musto Skiff World Championships with a strong north-easterly blowing down the main harbour against an ebb tide and…
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