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Whether you sail a sabot or a superyacht, Sails has them covered.
Racing
All the racing and regatta news, results and reports from across the sailing spectrum.
- Skippers14 Jul, 2025
Flying helmsman
In the lead up to the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth, 19 & 20 July, Sails...
- Offshore14 Jul, 2025
Pinnacle of sailing
Part One: Sailing’s Glitterati prepare for the Admiral’s Cup, commencing 17 July.
- Skippers14 Jul, 2025
Don’t stop me now!
Corinthian sailor Elizabeth Tucker takes on the world, starting with the 2025 Noakes Sydney Gold...
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- Regattas14 Jul, 2025
Magnets attract
Entries come from far afield as SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week prepares to unfold, 29 August to 3...
- Regattas14 Jul, 2025
Olympic countdown
With three years to go until the 2028 Olympic Games, Australian sailors take to LA waters.
- Offshore14 Jul, 2025
Preparing to race
One month out from the start of the 2025 edition of The Ocean Race Europe seven mixed-gender crews...
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- Regattas07 Jul, 2025
Rolex Champs wrap
The Rolex TP52 World Championship 2025 held in Cascais Portugal delivered a gripping demonstration...
- Regattas07 Jul, 2025
Morris steps up
Grae Morris takes on the iQFOiL World Championships in Denmark in shifty conditions.
- Offshore07 Jul, 2025
Mini Globe update
Recapping the 2025 McIntyrMini Globe Race so far and looking ahead to Leg 3 to Cape Town.
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Yachts
Reviews of the latest models, cruising designs, trends and concepts.
- New Builds14 Jul, 2025
51-feet of joy
At Swan headquarters in Pietarsaari, Finland, the first new Swan 51 was officially launched, marking...
- New Builds03 Jul, 2025
Performance Plus
The Grand Soleil 65 Performance marks a new chapter in the brand’s Plus line.
- Design01 Jul, 2025
Flying Ferrari
Ferrari has revealed the details of its much-rumoured Ferrari Hypersail project – a 30-metre...
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- New Builds29 Jun, 2025
Moody cruising
Fresh from its Asia-Pacific Premiere, the new Moody DS48 is being prepped for an extended sojourn...
- New Builds30 Jun, 2025
Double debut
Beneteau will unveil the first two models of the new Oceanis generation – the Oceanis 47 and the...
- New Builds22 Jun, 2025
Corinthian sails
In Saint Nazaire on 16 June 2025, Orient Express Sailing Yachts celebrated the float out of Orient...
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- New Builds17 Jun, 2025
Performance, purpose
The Beneteau First 36 SE aims to bring people back to the heart of sailing, with a package that...
- New Builds02 Jun, 2025
Liveability afloat
Anticipation is building for Fountaine Pajot’s new 41 sailing catamaran.
- New Builds27 May, 2025
Hybrid evolution
The arrival of hybrid propulsion in the Excess 11 heralds a major innovation for the brand.
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Gear
Browse the sailing kit and technology essential not only to performance but also to safety.
- Products17 Jun, 2025
Charging solution
Scanstrut launches Ultra, the first MagSafe compatible, waterproof wireless phone charger.
- Hardware19 May, 2025
SailGP upgrades
SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts shares a mid-season update on the fleet’s wingsail upgrades.
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- Products10 Mar, 2025
Zeus almighty
B&G®, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, has launched the Zeus® SR...
- Technology11 Feb, 2025
Smart stability
VETUS Maxwell and Smartgyro will exhibit at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, 12...
- Products29 Jan, 2025
Safe and sound
GME has launched its latest maritime safety innovation, the MT605G EPIRB.
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- Technology17 Oct, 2024
Driving force
The marine systems expertise of VETUS is the driving force behind an ingenious seaworthy car which...
- Products25 Sep, 2024
Saint-Tropez tome
Laurence Benaïm and Didier Ravon have captured the allure and prestige of Les Voiles de...
- Products26 Jul, 2024
Champion gear
Zhik is the official supplier for Australian Olympic Team sailors at the Paris Olympics.
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Industry
Stay up-to-date with the issues affecting the yachting world, and the people who shape races, regattas, sponsorships and events.
- Regional07 Jul, 2025
Salty sponsorship
Salty Dingo Pty Ltd is on board as the naming rights partner for the RS Aero Australian...
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- 30 Jun, 2025
Armitage ascends
Yachting New Zealand has appointed Steve Armitage as its new chief executive, succeeding David...
- Profile25 Jun, 2025
Vale Hugh Treharne
The Australian sailing community is mourning the passing of one of its greatest contributors, Hugh...
- Regional17 Jun, 2025
Spotlight on safety
The CYCA has published the report reviewing the three incidents in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart and...
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- Profile10 Jun, 2025
Island chief
Nick Dowling has been appointed CEO of Hamilton Island, replacing Peter Brulisauer who was in the...
- Profile19 May, 2025
Regatta maestro
Denis Thompson, Hamilton Island Race Week Regatta Director, sheds light on his path to becoming the...
- Environmental12 May, 2025
Race to innovation
Molabo and Team Malizia launch a new era of ocean racing with 48 V Hybrid Propulsion System.
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Cruising
An inspiring guide to throwing off the bowlines and catching the trade winds in your sails, along with destinations to entice.
- Rallies12 May, 2025
Rally sets forth
Island Cruising has celebrated the departure of the New Zealand group on the Pacific Rally 2025.
- Charter10 Apr, 2025
Inspired sailing
Sailor and adventurer, Jesse Martin, OAM sets sail again with Portland Roads - Sailing the...
- Charter17 Jul, 2024
Mariner adventures
Embark on your ultimate sailing adventure with Mariner Boating: A testimonial.
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- Rallies26 Mar, 2024
Oysters cross Canal
Oyster World Rally fleet transits the Panama Canal and gets ready for Galapagos.
- Destinations06 Feb, 2024
Sailing paradise
The Maldives and Seychelles named ‘Top Yachting Destinations’.
- Rallies01 Aug, 2023
Clipper adds port
Clipper Race confirms Puerto Sherry as a stopover on its global route – its first ever visit to...
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- Destinations31 Jul, 2023
Highfield adventurers
Jessie Cripps and Michael Takach, vloggers and explorers aboard the 2006 37-foot (11.3m) Easy...
- Destinations25 Jun, 2023
Share the dream
You can own a one-half share of a brand new Fountaine Pajot Astréa 42 Catamaran.
- Rallies15 May, 2023
Go East Rally begins
The Boat Works is proud to again welcome the cruising community involved in the 2023 Down Under...
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Events
A front row seat to all the best regattas, boat shows, product launches and networking occasions, in Australia, New Zealand and around the world.
- Social14 Jul, 2025
Long Laser Lunch
Last month 93 Laser sailors from across the country gathered at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club...
- Regattas30 Jun, 2025
Bronze breakthrough
Brin Liddell and Rhiannan Brown have claimed their first international podium in the Nacra 17 class,...
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- Regattas29 Jun, 2025
Next season preview
SailGP has released further details of its forthcoming 2026 Season, including the return of...
- Regattas23 Jun, 2025
Champs convene
The Rolex TP52 World Championship will commence 2 July in Portugal, and represents the top tier of...
- Regattas17 Jun, 2025
HIRW turns 40
Australia’s Iconic Regatta Turns 40: a week of sailing, star chefs and celebration on Hamilton...
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- Regattas27 May, 2025
Uncharted unleashed
SailGP docuseries ‘Uncharted’ spotlights Jimmy Spithill’s personal sacrifices to showcase the...
- Awards19 May, 2025
Top honours
Two outstanding marinas made it into the Marina of the Year Awards Hall of Fame in 2025.
- Boat shows13 May, 2025
Best in show
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show has earned top billing on the worldwide calendar, and the...
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