Australian Sailing, Sport and Lifestyle News

Presenting a world of sailing sport and lifestyle news

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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.

Regattas30 Mar, 2025
SailGP Swiss debut
The inaugural Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix | Geneva will take place on the iconic Lake Geneva...
Regattas30 Mar, 2025
Hansa Champs
Four new world champions decided at 2025 Hansa and Para Worlds held at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht...
Regattas25 Mar, 2025
Brisbane bonanza
Australian Sailing welcomes the outcome of Brisbane Olympics 100-Day Review, revealed on Tuesday 25...
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Regattas24 Mar, 2025
Spain rules
Spain has once again taken the win at Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix as a dramatic second day...
Regattas24 Mar, 2025
Keelboats ahead
Entry open for the 33rd Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta.
Offshore23 Mar, 2025
Race returns
The Ocean Race will return to Auckland, New Zealand in the 2027 edition of the iconic around the...
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Offshore23 Mar, 2025
Rally roundup
Join Rally for Cruisers in the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race.
Regattas23 Mar, 2025
SailFest wrap
Placings have been decided by mere seconds in the 2025 SailFest Newcastle finale.
Regattas17 Mar, 2025
Fantastic 40th
A bumper fleet is expected for the 40th Hamilton Island Race Week.
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Yachts

Reviews of the latest models, cruising designs, trends and concepts.

Design28 Mar, 2025
Maxi vision
Nautor Swan and Edmiston join forces in a commercial partnership for the new sailing alloy 40-...
New Builds23 Mar, 2025
Next level luxury
Sunreef Yachts is taking luxury yachting to the next level, reimagining its range to push the...
New Builds20 Mar, 2025
Sleek speed
Saffier has launched the SL 46 MED, which has been developed for seamless single-handed control.
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New Builds17 Mar, 2025
Seawind 1370 debut
The award-winning 45 foot Seawind 1370 will make its Australian boat show debut at the Sanctuary...
New Builds10 Mar, 2025
Racing meets cruising
Making its global debut at boot Düsseldorf in January 2025, X-Yachts’ XR 41 is a 41.8-foot racer...
New Builds03 Mar, 2025
16-metre masterpiece
Dufour Yachts has unveiled its stunning new model, the Dufour 54, which is distinguished by a suite...
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New Builds04 Mar, 2025
Space ship arrives
Performance Cruising Yachts, the exclusive Australian importer of ICE Yachts, has welcomed the...
New Builds04 Mar, 2025
Wide ranging cat
The BALI brand is once again going big: just a few months after the launch of the Bali 5.8, Catana...
New Builds18 Feb, 2025
Panther unleashed
The Panther Series from McConaghy is positioned as “honest eco electric yachts”.
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Gear

Browse the sailing kit and technology essential not only to performance but also to safety.

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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Technology19 Mar, 2024
Hidden hydro
There are many hidden parts to an America’s Cup campaign where innovation, performance and talent...
Technology13 Feb, 2024
Smarter sailing
Smart Wind offers professional-level wind transducers for leisure sailors.
Products30 Jan, 2024
Sustainable sailcloth
At boot Düsseldorf, North Sails launched RENEW, a sailcloth constructed from more than 90 percent...
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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.

Regional10 Mar, 2025
Elevating women
Participation, pathways, podium and beyond - elevating women in Australian sailing.
Regional25 Feb, 2025
Dealer downunder
Excess Catamarans expands its Australian network and appoints 38 South Yacht Sales as its second...
International18 Feb, 2025
Sailing boost
American Magic and Nautor Swan announce intention to create groundbreaking joint venture to energise...
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International23 Jan, 2025
Re-energising sailing
At boot 2025, Nautor Swan revealed its plans for 2025.
Regional13 Dec, 2024
RIB support
Highfield Boats Australia has partnered with Australian Sailing in a sponsorship deal that extends...
Regional13 Nov, 2024
President elected
Shevaun Bruland was elected as President of Australian Sailing – the first woman to hold the...
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Environmental01 Nov, 2024
SYC and SeaKeepers
Southport Yacht Club enters into partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society to promote...
Regional03 Oct, 2024
Adventure blueprints
CYCA seeks Expressions of Interest for CYCA Offshore Academy Yachts.
International18 Sep, 2024
Swan new era
Nautor Swan is entering a new chapter in its story, with new models and a vision for the future...
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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.

Charter17 Jul, 2024
Mariner adventures
Embark on your ultimate sailing adventure with Mariner Boating: A testimonial.
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’.
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Rallies01 Aug, 2023
Clipper adds port
Clipper Race confirms Puerto Sherry as a stopover on its global route – its first ever visit to...
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.
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Rallies15 May, 2023
Go East Rally begins
The Boat Works is proud to again welcome the cruising community involved in the 2023 Down Under...
Charter05 Dec, 2022
A lifetime of sailing holidays
Enter to win a lifetime of sailing holidays with GlobeSailor! A free yacht charter, every year, for...
Rallies14 May, 2021
Land Down Under
Oyster Yacht’s next World Rally live webinar sets sail for the East Coast of Australia.
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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.

25 Mar, 2025
Brisbane bonanza
Australian Sailing welcomes the outcome of Brisbane Olympics 100-Day Review, revealed on Tuesday 25...
Regattas17 Mar, 2025
ClubSwan season
It’s going to be a very exciting season for the large ClubSwan fleet, both in one-design and...
Awards10 Mar, 2025
Images awarded
Yachting photographer, Andrea Francolini captures two international watersports photography awards.
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Boat shows11 Feb, 2025
Wooden boat allure
The Australian Wooden Boat Festival’s success is anchored in community spirit.
Social05 Feb, 2025
Eyes on Sydney
Tom Slingsby and the Australia SailGP Team hosted the launch party ahead of the KPMG Australia Sail...
Regattas29 Jan, 2025
Hollywood ending
Team Hollywood enjoys the 'king of all wins' at Festival of Sails 2025.
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Awards24 Jan, 2025
Yachts of the year
The marine industry came together for Flagship Night at boot Düsseldorf, to kick off the world’s...
Boat shows14 Jan, 2025
Sail into boot 2025
The summit meeting for sailing yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2025.
Boat shows04 Feb, 2024
Wooden boat bonanza
The 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival starts on Friday, featuring 450 boats on show and "The...
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