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…
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 52 SUPER SERIES fleet is looking forwards to welcoming the accomplished Italian team Vitamina Sailing who will race their Botin designed TP52 Alkedo powered by Vitamina. The boat raced most recently as Interlodge but previously won the circuit as…
Registrations are now officially open for the 72nd edition of the Loro Piana Giraglia. Four days of racing in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez will be followed by the 241-mile offshore race, starting on Wednesday, June 11, at noon. Notice of…
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…
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…
Geographe Bay Raceweek is Western Australia’s premier yachting regatta and a much anticipated event among the Sailing fraternity. Competitors, spectators, family and friends come together to enjoy the festival atmosphere of the event’s on-water and off-water schedule. Hosted by Geographe…
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,…
The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce that confirmed entries for the 2025 Admiral’s Cup have increased to 13 teams, with more teams set to be announced in the coming months. Preparing for the fierce competition ahead, recent…
LEAGUE’S 90th BIRTHDAY – Successful celebrations on the harbour The Australian18 Footers League celebrated its 90th Anniversary over the past weekend with three days of action-packed racing over Sydney Harbour – from east of the Sydney Opera House to Middle…
There is no take without the give. The sailors in the 16s and 13s fleets bring sponsors along for the ride, providing constant feedback on results, producing media content/exposure and creating an all-inclusive environment. Sponsor buy-in is just as critical,…
MIAMI (Feb. 2, 2025) — Ryan McKillen’s Surge ran the table in Miami for the second edition of the 2025 M32 Miami Winter Series. With tactician Taylor Canfield calling the shots, McKillen’s team—including Luke Payne, Sam Loughborough, and new addition…
Queen of the Harbour – Sunday, 2 February 2025 A 10-12 knot North-East breeze, perfect sailing conditions for 18ft skiff racing, provided a brilliant experience for each of the female crew members entered in the annual Queen of the Harbour, which…
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…
Sydney Harbour Marathon, Saturday, 1 February 2025 Sponsored by Shaw and Partners Financial Services The Australian 18 Footers League, as part of its 90th Anniversary celebrations, today recreated the Sydney Harbour Marathon, last sailed 37 years ago when 18, 16…
Sailing enthusiasts and young competitors are gearing up for an exciting new addition to the Fireball sailing calendar—the Inaugural Fireball Australian Youth Championships. Set to take place over Easter 2025 on the friendly environment of Lake Bullen Merri in Victoria,…
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…
Arnaud Boissières, skipper of the recently dismasted La Mie Câline has been forced to retire from the race in the end. He took this decision on Sunday and officialised it with race management. The solo racer who was bidding to…
The 16th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 starts from Antigua on Monday 24th February, with 68 boats (as @ 29 Jan) ranging in size from 10.34m to 30.47m, and competitors aged 17-80+ from 31 countries; from Australia to Kazakhstan, France to Canada…
Boris Herrmann (Malizia Seaexplorer, 12th) and Sam Davies (Initiatives-Cœur, 13th) crossed the finish line and shared a magnificent, well earned return into the Les Sables d’Olonne channel this Thursday afternoon. Behind them, there are still 20 skippers racing, all gradually getting…
Passing Cape Finisterre off the NW corner of Spain this afternoon Germany’s Boris Herrmann (Malizia Seaexplorer) remains in prudent, safe mode as he closes the finish line of the Vendée Globe which he should cross tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon to take…
Competition between Australian and New Zealand in any sport is endemic – and it’s no different in sailing – but in the instance of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race, an Australian entry, skippered by a prominent sailor and her…
Multihull Line Honours for Rayon Vert (FRA) Oran Nataf’s Pulsar 50 Rayon Vert (FRA) crossed the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada on Friday 24th January 2025 to be the first multihull to finish the 2025…
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…
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…
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 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…
The all-new Axopar 29 has made waves on the global stage, taking home two of the most prestigious awards in the marine industry. Announced at BOOT Düsseldorf 2025, the Axopar 29 range was named ‘Best Sports Boat’ at the Motor…
Sydney, Australia: January 29 – Formula 1 drivers, world-class athletes, and high-profile adventurers have been seen riding them, and now Awake electric jetboards and eFoils have landed in Australia. The first shipment has already sold out before launch, driven purely…
Mermaid, the Derwent Class yacht undergoing restoration at Tasmanian Shipwrights & Co, will soon take her place among the D-Class fleet – standing out from the crowd with her hot pink hull. Mermaid is D11 and the second D-Class in…
The NS14 class has a long and successful history. It is a beautifully designed boat with an extremely attractive hull shape which performs as well as it looks. NS – it could stand for nice, nifty, or nuanced sailing but…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
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