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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.

    • Offshore11 Dec, 2024

      Big time

      Master Lock Comanche takes Line Honours in 2024 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge.

    • Offshore11 Dec, 2024

      Two of a kind

      Maritimo to race the most luxurious maxi yacht AND the oldest yacht in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart...

    • Regattas12 Dec, 2024

      Setting sail

      Sail Sydney delivered four days of gruelling competition as fog, storms, rain, and gusty winds...

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    • Offshore12 Dec, 2024

      Maxi champs

      Wild Oats X victorious in One Circular Quay Australian Maxi Championship.

    • Offshore11 Dec, 2024

      Mini Globe is on

      The countdown is on to the historic McIntyre Mini Globe Race.

    • Skippers04 Dec, 2024

      Wearn on pause

      Matt Wearn hits pause to recharge after historic Olympic gold.

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    • Regattas04 Dec, 2024

      Top sailing

      Battles on the Bay as Sail Melbourne delivers epic racing.

    • Offshore04 Dec, 2024

      Leaders under pressure

      Vendée Globe: Double indemnity or double jeopardy?

    • Regattas27 Nov, 2024

      Regatta pathway

      Iconic Australian regattas set to the path to LA2028 and Brisbane 2032.

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    Yachts

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

    • New Builds11 Dec, 2024

      Elevated sailing

      Saffier will host the global debut of the Saffier SL 46 MED at Boot Düsseldorf, 18 to 26 January...

    • New Builds26 Nov, 2024

      Saffier at SCIBS

      Carbon Yachts will host the APAC premiere of the Saffier SE 24 Lite at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove...

    • New Builds20 Nov, 2024

      Sailing joy

      The Hallberg-Rassy 370 is an all-new design with innovative features and a range of firsts.

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    • Design01 Nov, 2024

      Mishi in Monaco

      Mishi 102 project unveiled as a new generation of family sailing superyacht at the Monaco Yacht Show...

    • New Builds23 Oct, 2024

      Swan takes shape

      The Swan 128, the largest in Nautor Swan’s Maxi range, has officially entered the paint booth as...

    • New Builds17 Oct, 2024

      Raising the bar

      Dufour Yachts has added a spectacular new model to its fleet, the Dufour 48.

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    • New Builds10 Oct, 2024

      Future focused

      Lagoon introduces Lagoon 620 NEO, a ground-breaking project that embodies the brand’s commitment...

    • New Builds10 Oct, 2024

      Maiden multihull

      Baltic Yachts reveals its first multihull project as a 33-metre (107-foot) bluewater cruising...

    • New Builds03 Oct, 2024

      Daysailer debut

      Baltic Yachts unveils the Baltic 80 Café Racer, the bigger sister of the game-changing 68 Café...

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    Gear

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

    • 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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    • Hardware24 Dec, 2023

      Composite collab

      It’s a long way from Townsville to Paris, and Australian Olympic kite-foiler, Breiana Whitehead...

    • Products20 Nov, 2023

      Zhik toasts Kirsten

      The Zhik team are sending huge congratulations to Kirsten Neuschäufer who has been voted female...

    • Products17 Nov, 2023

      Inflatable innovation

      The new Nimbus collection brings COAST quality to inflatables.

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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.

    • Regional13 Nov, 2024

      President elected

      Shevaun Bruland was elected as President of Australian Sailing – the first woman to hold the...

    • 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.

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    • 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...

    • International09 Aug, 2024

      Sail takeover

      NTG adds Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails to its roster of best-in-class brands.

    • Regional30 Jul, 2024

      Sustainability partners

      BIA has appointed Lisa Blair as Sustainability Ambassador.

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    • Profile04 Jul, 2024

      Vale Bob Ross

      Bob Ross, the renowned sailing photojournalist, newspaper writer, magazine founder, editor, book...

    • Regional12 Jun, 2024

      Tribute to Tasmania

      Tasmania is the epicentre of Australian wooden boat building. As the home of what is considered the...

    • Regional21 May, 2024

      Catalina new dealer

      Performance Cruising Yachts has been appointed the new Australian dealer for the prestigious US...

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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.

    • Awards11 Dec, 2024

      E-Saildrive awards

      Yanmar Marine International awarded two Dame Design Awards for its E-Saildrive Series, setting a new...

    • Regattas04 Dec, 2024

      SailGP signs Rolex

      SailGP and Rolex announce Title Partnership, marking a new era for the global racing championship.

    • Boat shows04 Dec, 2024

      Swan into boot 2025

      Nautor Swan will exhibit at boot Düsseldorf 2025, showing a range of new sailing yachts and motor...

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    • 20 Nov, 2024

      Festival countdown

      The Australian Wooden Boat Festival (AWBF) presents "The Pacific" as its central theme in 2025.

    • Social20 Nov, 2024

      Superyacht seats

      Spectacular viewing experience for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

    • Awards20 Nov, 2024

      Top honours

      The 2024 World Sailing Awards were held 5 November 2024 at Singapore’s historic CHIJMES Hall as...

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    • Awards03 Nov, 2024

      Honours awarded

      Paris Olympians and grassroots sailing community celebrated at 2024 Australian Sailing Awards.

    • Regattas01 Nov, 2024

      Race partnership

      Fashion House, CHANEL and The Boat Race have formed a long-term partnership.

    • Awards23 Oct, 2024

      Hall of Famers honoured

      The 2024 inductees of the America’s Cup Hall of Fame were honoured at the Induction Gala dinner in...

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