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Whether you sail a sabot or a superyacht, Sails has them covered.

Cruising

An inspiring guide to throwing off the bowlines and catching the trade winds in your sails, along with destinations to entice.

  • Charter04 Jun, 2026

    Charter for a cause

    The latest Seawind 1370 to reach Australian shores is offering sailors the chance to experience the...

  • Rallies12 Mar, 2026

    Voyage of a lifetime

    Oyster Yachts has opened entries for the Oyster World Rally 2030-31 – a fully-supported...

  • 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...

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  • Rallies30 Sep, 2025

    Lagoon in paradise

    Lagoon owners gathered for the Whitsundays Escapade 2025.

  • Rallies20 Sep, 2025

    Oyster explorers

    Oyster Yachts has unveiled the new Oyster Explorers Club Rallies as part of their recently launched...

  • Rallies12 May, 2025

    Rally sets forth

    Island Cruising has celebrated the departure of the New Zealand group on the Pacific Rally 2025.

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  • 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.

  • Rallies26 Mar, 2024

    Oysters cross Canal

    Oyster World Rally fleet transits the Panama Canal and gets ready for Galapagos.

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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 shows17 Jun, 2026

    Wooden Boat welcome

    Owners of wooden boats from across Australia and overseas are invited to help shape the 2027...

  • Awards10 Jun, 2026

    Sailors honoured

    Outstanding sailors recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours.

  • Boat shows14 May, 2026

    Set sail at SCIBS

    Just a week out from the start of the 2026 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, exhibitors are...

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  • Olympics08 May, 2026

    AST targets pollution

    The Australian Sailing Team (AST) is strengthening its long-standing partnership with Cheeki as the...

  • Awards30 Apr, 2026

    Cayard honoured

    American sailor, Paul Cayard has been awarded the 2026 Magnus Olsson Prize.

  • Awards23 Apr, 2026

    Lens on sailing

    The Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award is now open for entries, inviting professional yacht racing...

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  • Olympics18 Mar, 2026

    Compression collab

    The Australian Sailing Team (AST) has confirmed a new one-year partnership with Dr Woof, an...

  • Awards12 Mar, 2026

    Festival acclaim

    The Australian Wooden Boat Festival has won Bronze in the Major Festivals and Events category at the...

  • 18 Feb, 2026

    ‘True South’ debut

    A new Australian documentary exploring the legacy of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, and two families...

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Gear

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

  • Technology30 Apr, 2026

    E-Lektra advances

    Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Group create E-lektra Marine, aiming to accelerate the...

  • Products09 Apr, 2026

    Beken of Cowes returns

    The legendary Bekens return with a stunning new volume celebrating the world’s most magnificent...

  • Technology18 Mar, 2026

    B&G marks 70 years

    B&G has celebrated its 70th anniversary, highlighting decades of innovation that have helped...

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  • Technology25 Feb, 2026

    Electric innovation

    Baltic Yachts and Molabo demonstrate what’s possible using 48-volt electric motors.

  • 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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  • Products06 Jul, 2025

    Practical partnership

    AST and B&G extend their high-performing partnership.

  • 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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Industry

Stay up-to-date with the issues affecting the yachting world, and the people who shape races, regattas, sponsorships and events.

  • Profile17 Jun, 2026

    Vale Gary Appleby

    Australian sailing has farewelled one of its most respected and accomplished offshore racing...

  • Company27 May, 2026

    SLAM on board

    SLAM is staying on board as a partner with Emirates Team New Zealand as the America’s Cup defender...

  • Regional07 May, 2026

    Ballina tragedy

    The tight-knit coastal community of Ballina has been rocked by a fatal capsize and rescue operation...

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  • Environmental01 May, 2026

    Blue breakthrough

    Record-breaking solo sailor Lisa Blair is leading a landmark initiative to develop a collaborative...

  • Regional30 Apr, 2026

    Vale Gordon Ingate

    Australian Sailing mourns the passing of Gordon Ingate OAM.

  • Company30 Apr, 2026

    Sailing connections

    Palm Beach Motor Yachts joins the 2026 52 Super Series as Official Partner.

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  • Company23 Apr, 2026

    New era for Cure

    McConaghy has acquired Australian brand, Cure Marine and its intellectual property.

  • Regional01 Apr, 2026

    Toast to 100

    Australia’s oldest Olympian, Gordon Ingate OAM has celebrated his 100th birthday.

  • International01 Apr, 2026

    Salute to sailing

    Two months ahead of the inaugural World Sailing Day, Thursday 28 May, momentum is building across...

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Racing

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

  • Offshore24 Jun, 2026

    Bundaberg Race run

    In a contest that tested patience and endurance, Wedgetail and Balancing Act were crowned Champions...

  • Regattas24 Jun, 2026

    SailGP new era

    SailGP has reached full private Team ownership as MSP Sports Capital acquires New Zealand's Black...

  • Regattas24 Jun, 2026

    Airlie taking shape

    Rivalry and revelry coming to “Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week”, which is shaping...

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  • America's Cup17 Jun, 2026

    Ground breaking GB1

    The road to Naples 2027 is gathering momentum, with GB1, the Challenger of Record becoming the first...

  • Regattas17 Jun, 2026

    Aussies Italy-bound

    Australian 18 Footers League Teams are heading to Italy for the Mark Foy International 2026, thanks...

  • Youth Sailing17 Jun, 2026

    Education investment

    John Calvert-Jones AM and Janet Calvert-Jones AC have committed to supporting the future of SailLAB.

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  • America's Cup11 Jun, 2026

    Silver Bullet hits water

    Luna Rossa’s America’s Cup campaign is officially underway, with the Italian challenger finally...

  • Regattas10 Jun, 2026

    Grand Prix showdown

    The 2026 edition of the Rolex TP52 World Championship will be held at the illustrious Yacht Club...

  • Regattas10 Jun, 2026

    Keelboat kudos

    Melbourne turned it on for the final day of Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta.

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Sails TV

  • 22 Jun, 2021

    Digital performance

    Inmarsat has launched the first episode of its new six-part webinar series exploring sailing in the...

  • 03 Feb, 2021

    Dream team

    Olympic gold medalists and defending America’s Cup champions Peter Burling and Blair Tuke...

  • 02 Feb, 2021

    Race reboot

    The New Zealand Millennium Cup returns in February, marking the first superyacht regatta in the...

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  • 25 Jan, 2021

    Mending a broken heart

    Our America's Cup correspondent Rebecca Hayter reports on the extent of the repair job as American...

  • 25 Jan, 2021

    Comeback kings

    INEOS Team UK books a place in the Prada Cup Final with a thrilling victory over Italian boat Luna...

  • 19 Nov, 2020

    Boats in demand

    Hanse Yachts reports incoming orders in Q1 2020/21 increase by 85 percent from the previous year.

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  • 29 Oct, 2020

    Podium finish

    Lazy Dog wins and InfoTrack debuts in Act 5 of the MC38 2020 Season hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht...

  • 15 Oct, 2020

    Who’s the boss?

    With less than one month to go until the Vendée Globe 2020–21, Alex Thomson is preparing to...

  • 15 Oct, 2020

    Euro trip

    Organisers announce that the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe is scheduled to start late...

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