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All the racing and regatta news, results and reports from across the sailing spectrum.

Regattas12 Sep, 2024
Fiji hits 40
One of the most popular events on the Fiji calendar, the annual Fiji Regatta Week will celebrate its...
America's Cup13 Sep, 2024
Young guns gear up
New rivalries will be ignited during the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, starting 17 September in...
America's Cup12 Sep, 2024
French bow out
French challenger, Orient Express Racing Team is out of the America’s Cup following a dramatic...
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Regattas12 Sep, 2024
Classics assemble
Next on the America’s Cup schedule, the Puig Vela Clàssica regatta has brought some of the...
America's Cup05 Sep, 2024
Storm suspension
Incoming storm cancels Day 6 of racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup in Barcelona.
America's Cup04 Sep, 2024
Swiss score
The fifth day of Louis Vuitton Cup racing belonged to the Swiss team, Alinghi Red Bull Racing.
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Regattas04 Sep, 2024
That’s a wrap!
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Scores tallied – winners declared.
America's Cup04 Sep, 2024
Audience appeal
The 37th America’s Cup aims to attract the broadest global audience of them all.
Regattas04 Sep, 2024
Celebrating 40
The Rolex Swan Cup is one of sailing’s most revered regattas. The 1984 edition marked the...
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Yachts

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

New Builds12 Sep, 2024
Effortless planing
Beneteau has introduced the new category known as “the planing cruiser” - the new First 30, with...
New Builds12 Sep, 2024
Enduring masterpiece
Grand Soleil Yachts have presented their latest creation, the Grand Soleil 52 Performance, at the...
New Builds12 Sep, 2024
Corsair returns
One of the world’s most popular trimarans is making a resurgence in Australia with two brand new...
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New Builds04 Sep, 2024
Amel milestone
Chantiers Amel is celebrating the milestone launch of its 100th Amel 50 yacht, which goes on display...
New Builds04 Sep, 2024
Rapido package
The 12-metre Rapido 40 RACER is now under construction.
New Builds29 Aug, 2024
Explorer unveiled
Elan has revealed first images of its GT6 Explorer, a robust 15.14-metre yacht designed by Humphreys...
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New Builds20 Aug, 2024
Contest Cannes premiere
Contest Yachts of the Netherlands will host the World Premiere at Cannes Yachting Festival of the...
New Builds14 Aug, 2024
Ice cool cat
Ice Yachts raises the bar with the development of a 72-foot super hi-tech catamaran created in...
New Builds26 Jul, 2024
Next step Excess
The Excess concept corresponds to a certain idea of sailing: exalted, free, daring. The Excess 13...
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Gear

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

Products26 Jul, 2024
Champion gear
Zhik is the official supplier for Australian Olympic Team sailors at the Paris Olympics.
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.
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Products30 Jan, 2024
Sustainable sailcloth
At boot Düsseldorf, North Sails launched RENEW, a sailcloth constructed from more than 90 percent...
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...
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Products17 Nov, 2023
Inflatable innovation
The new Nimbus collection brings COAST quality to inflatables.
Hardware24 Oct, 2023
Furling first
The first ever production catamaran furling boom system has been introduced by Lagoon Catamarans.
Products17 Oct, 2023
In the bag
Zhik’s latest new bags and luggage are ideal for every type of water-based adventure.
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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.

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.
Profile04 Jul, 2024
Vale Bob Ross
Bob Ross, the renowned sailing photojournalist, newspaper writer, magazine founder, editor, book...
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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...
Regional17 Apr, 2024
Get set for KISS
It’s on again! The third running of the Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy (KISS) program is...
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Profile02 Apr, 2024
Vale Plymo
Remembering Andrew ‘Plymo’ Plympton.
Regional26 Mar, 2024
Wallis on board Spirit
British modern classic yacht design and build company Spirit Yachts has appointed Kevin Wallis as...
Regional19 Feb, 2024
Contest joins Windcraft
Windcraft Yachts forges exclusive new partnership with renowned Dutch marque Contest.
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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.

Boat shows12 Sep, 2024
Sailing into Cannes
The Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 has an impressive line-up of sailing yachts – more than 120...
Regattas12 Sep, 2024
Feel the joy
Invitation-only Ibiza JoySail has become the focal point of the late summer in the Med.
Boat shows04 Sep, 2024
Captivating Cannes
The Cannes Yachting Festival will commence 10 September, running until 15 September at Vieux Port...
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14 Aug, 2024
Paris recap
A youthful squad of Australian sailors made waves at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Boat shows26 Jul, 2024
Wind power at SIBS
The 2024 Sydney International Boat Show, 1 to 4 August, will present a diverse range of sailing...
18 Jul, 2024
Safety first
2024 Marine Safety Expo essential as Australian boat ownership hits new highs.
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Boat shows11 Jul, 2024
Set sail for SIBS
Just three weeks until the 55th Sydney International Boat Show, 1 to 4 August, and there will be a...
Boat shows04 Jul, 2024
Windcraft showcase
Windcraft Cruising Expo returns in 2024 with an exciting showcase of new yachts.
19 Jun, 2024
Bull roars again
Alinghi Red Bull Racing is back on water after a mast failure.
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Beneteau has introduced the new category known as

Beneteau has introduced the new category known as “the planing cruiser” - the new First 30, with images revealed at the Cannes Yachting Festival.
It redefines small-boat sailing by combining outstanding performance with unparalleled ease of use while offering the comfort of a fully equipped cruiser.
All the information so far via link in our bio.⚓️@cannesyachtingfestival
@beneteau_official
@flagstaffmarine
@hillarybuckman#beneteaufirst30
#cannesyachtingfestival
#planingcruiser

The Cannes Yachting Festival will commence 10 Sept

The Cannes Yachting Festival will commence 10 September, running until 15 September at Vieux Port and Port Canto in Cannes, South of France.
On show on the marinas at Port Canto is the dedicated Sailing Area, with almost 120 new 10- to 30-metre sail boats, monohulls and multihulls, including 13 world launches.
On shore and within the Palais, there will be displays from shipyards, equipment and services related to sailing.
Check out our preview via link in our bio.⚓️@cannesyachtingfestival
@sunreefyachts
@bali.catamarans
@beneteau_official
@nautitechcatamarans
@excess_catamarans
@lagooncatamarans
@tmgyachts
@iceyachts
@grandsoleilyachts
@hillarybuckman#sailing
#cannesyachtingfestival2024
#yachtinglife
#portocanto
#sailingcatamaran
#yachtshow

Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75, “Taihoro”

Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75, “Taihoro” fell from the crane after racing yesterday in the first encounter of the Challenger Selection Series, the Louis Vuitton Cup.
The team has decided to forgo sailing while damage is assessed.
The full statement via link in our bio.⚓️@americascup
@emiratesteamnz
@hillarybuckman#taihoro
#emiratesteamnz
#louisvuittoncup
#acbarcelona

As the sun set in Barcelona on a memorable Louis V

As the sun set in Barcelona on a memorable Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta, it was Emirates Team New Zealand spraying the Moët & Chandon champagne as winners, after an enthralling and epic, super-tight final battle with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.
Thrilling, engrossing, it was simply sporting brilliance and a huge advert for the Louis Vuitton Cup that starts 29 August.
All the details via link in our bio.⚓️@emiratesteamnz
@americascup
@hillarybuckman#etnz
#emiratesteamnz
#louisvuittoncup
#louisvuittonpreliminaryregatta
#ac37barcelona

Andoo Team Australia hit the waters off Barcelona

Andoo Team Australia hit the waters off Barcelona with the opportunity at last to apply all the knowledge gained from hundreds of hours in the Sydney based simulator and translate to the reality of the Barcelona racecourse.
With the countdown now just one month away for the Unicredit Youth regatta to start on 17 September, followed by the Puig Women’s regatta on 5 October, the chance to access the racing yacht was vital.
Read about their impressions so far via link in our bio.⚓️@teamaustraliachallenge
@andoo_aus
@americascup
@hillarybuckman📸
@sailorgirlhq#puigwomensamericascup
#unicredityouthamericascup
#andooteamaustralia
#teamaustralia
#ac37

The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup is set to b

The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup is set to be the most accessible in the event’s 173-year history with multiple viewing options.
The Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta starts on Thursday 22 August 2024 in Barcelona with the five Challenger teams and the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, lining up in one-on-one match-races with four races per day. The top two boats will contest a one-race, winner-takes-all Grand Final on Sunday 25 August. Racing starts at 14.00 CET every day.
All your viewing options via the link in our bio!⚓️@americascup
@teamaustraliachallenge
@hillarybuckman#ac37
#americascup2024
#americascupbarcelona
#ac75
#emiratesteamnz
#taihoro
#lunarossa
#britannia
#boatone
#patriot
#orientexpress

At the 2024 Sydney International Boat Show, solo s

At the 2024 Sydney International Boat Show, solo sailor, author and climate change advocate, Lisa Blair spoke with Ocean about her objectives in the role of BIA Sustainability Ambassador and her focus on raising awareness of the impact of climate change on our aquatic environment. She also shared her plans of circumnavigating the Arctic - only possible now because of melting ice.Watch the full interview via link in our bio.⚓️@lisablairsailstheworld
@sydneyboatshow
@hillarybuckman🎬 @roman.liebich#lisablairsailstheworld
#climateactionnow
#sydneyboatshow2024
#solosailor
#oceantv

Matt Wearn has stamped himself as one of the best

Matt Wearn has stamped himself as one of the best sailors of his generation, winning his second consecutive Olympic gold medal in the Men’s Dinghy event after a dramatic Medal Race in Marseille.
This title is extra sweet for Wearn, having overcome long-COVID in 2022 which had him wondering whether he would ever be able to sail again.
More via link in our bio.⚓️@aussailingteam
@ausolympicteam
@mattwearn1995
@hillarybuckman📸 @sailingenergy#aussiegold
#allezaus
#ilca7
#australiansailingteam
#mattwearn