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Racing
All the racing and regatta news, results and reports from across the sailing spectrum.
- Regattas21 Feb, 2026
Sydney SailGP preview
Get set for the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, the most exciting racing on water – making its record...
- Youth Sailing19 Feb, 2026
Making of a legend
Royal Australian Navy Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour (I) docked in Hobart for the last...
- Regattas17 Feb, 2026
Aussies’ Auckland win
Mastering the wind and the waves, Australia’s Bonds Flying Roos have once again reigned supreme in...
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- Regattas18 Feb, 2026
Maritimo 100 100th
Hamilton Island Race Week passed the 100-boat milestone well ahead of schedule, with entries...
- Regattas17 Feb, 2026
Kiwi collision
Opening day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland was cut short after two fleet races,...
- Regattas13 Feb, 2026
Magic partnership
Denmark’s ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team has been acquired by leading sports investor and American...
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- Offshore18 Feb, 2026
Eyes on Pittwater Coffs
Entries have opened strongly for the 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race, with early...
- Regattas18 Feb, 2026
Fresh champions
Three days of challenging conditions have delivered new titleholders at the 2026 Pantaenius...
- America's Cup12 Feb, 2026
Taihoro returns home
Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75 Taihoro is back at Wynyard Quarter and in peak condition, after...
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Yachts
Reviews of the latest models, cruising designs, trends and concepts.
- New Builds08 Feb, 2026
Odyssey impresses
The new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 455 has received an overwhelmingly positive response following its...
- New Builds05 Feb, 2026
Sleek performer
Fountaine Pajot has revealed the FP51 – a sleek evolution of its previous 50-foot platform,...
- New Builds16 Jan, 2026
Clipper next evolution
Clipper has revealed it next generation design concept developed in-house, based on 30 years’...
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- New Builds04 Dec, 2025
Gitana takes flight
French sailing team, Gitana has launched its latest Maxi Edmond de Rothschild offshore...
- Design24 Nov, 2025
Trimaran breakthrough
Global Yacht Technology has made waves with the unveiling of Anahita, a groundbreaking 100-foot...
- New Builds18 Nov, 2025
Fresh cat by VisionF
Power catamaran builder VisionF Yachts has launched its largest-ever aluminium power catamaran, the...
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- New Builds18 Nov, 2025
Sky is the limit
Dutch yard Royal Huisman has unveiled plans to build Sky – an 81-metre concept sloop boasting a...
- New Builds18 Nov, 2025
Simena sets sail
Antalya-based shipyard ARES Yachts has unveiled initial images of Simena – its first sailing...
- Rebuild03 Nov, 2025
Moulin à Vent revival
On a mission to inspire a new era of ocean conservation, environmental non-profit 'Once Was Lost'...
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Gear
Browse the sailing kit and technology essential not only to performance but also to safety.
- Technology05 Aug, 2025
Virtual race ready
The Ocean Race Europe partnership with Virtual Regatta invites everyone to race in the ultimate...
- Technology21 Jul, 2025
Tech investment
Ahead of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, SailGP held the official opening of SailGP...
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- 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.
- Products10 Mar, 2025
Zeus almighty
B&G®, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, has launched the Zeus® SR...
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- 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.
- Technology17 Oct, 2024
Driving force
The marine systems expertise of VETUS is the driving force behind an ingenious seaworthy car which...
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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.
- Environmental05 Feb, 2026
Ocean Summit success
Young voices and global leaders united in Genova to “Nudge the New Ocean Society” at The Ocean...
- Regional31 Jan, 2026
Vale Mike Fletcher
Michael Francis Fletcher AM, known simply as “Fletch”, “Coach” or “Mike”, passed away...
- Company26 Jan, 2026
Hanse to new dealer
Performance Cruising Yachts has been appointed as the exclusive Australian dealer for the full Hanse...
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- Company19 Jan, 2026
Swan 60th
Nautor Swan will mark its 60th anniversary in 2026, committing to a course that focuses firmly on...
- International16 Jan, 2026
SailGP up in lights
SailGP has unveiled its global brand campaign for the 2026 Season – “Think Racing. Think...
- Company16 Jan, 2026
Testing grounds
After a phenomenal refit program, Palm Beach XI completed the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race,...
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- International16 Jan, 2026
Centre selection
SailGP has established its first long-term training base at the state-of-the-art American Magic...
- Company23 Dec, 2025
Bavaria down under
Sydney Marine Brokerage has been appointed Australia’s exclusive dealer for Bavaria Yachts.
- International15 Dec, 2025
Record-busting year
SailGP has cemented its position among the world’s fastest-growing sport and entertainment...
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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.
- Rallies25 Nov, 2025
Clipper to Queensland
The Clipper Race will return to Airlie Beach in January, part of Leg 4 in the 11-month, 220-day...
- Rallies20 Sep, 2025
Oyster explorers
Oyster Yachts has unveiled the new Oyster Explorers Club Rallies as part of their recently launched...
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- 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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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.
- 18 Feb, 2026
‘True South’ debut
A new Australian documentary exploring the legacy of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, and two families...
- 19 Feb, 2026
Sailing in the spotlight
The inaugural World Sailing Day, scheduled for 28 May, aims to raise the profile of sailing in all...
- Boat shows11 Feb, 2026
Legends line up
Legends of maritime heritage come together for the 2026 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival, running 13 to...
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- Awards27 Jan, 2026
Sailing stars honoured
Australia Day 2026 has notable members of the sailing community recognised for their services to the...
- Awards02 Jan, 2026
Dalin honoured
Offshore sailing legend Charlie Dalin is the winner of the prestigious Magnus Olsson Prize for 2025.
- Olympics22 Dec, 2025
AST named for 2026
The 2026 Australian Sailing Team (AST) has been announced – blending established campaigners with...
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- Social16 Dec, 2025
Celebrating an icon
Iconic supermaxi, Palm Beach XI was christened in Sydney, celebrating the rebirth of a legend ahead...
- Social15 Dec, 2025
Honouring 80 Years
Tasmania’s offshore sailing elite recently convened to celebrate eight decades of volunteer effort...
- Awards30 Nov, 2025
Kiwi accolades
The 2025 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards were celebrated in Auckland, recognising...
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