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

Regattas17 Mar, 2025
Fantastic 40th
A bumper fleet is expected for the 40th Hamilton Island Race Week.
Regattas17 Mar, 2025
Canada can-do
NorthStar Canada has picked up its first event win since Christchurch in Season 3, triumphing over...
Offshore17 Mar, 2025
M2O main start
Yachts in the main start commence the 5,500 nautical mile Melbourne Osaka Cup.
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Regattas17 Mar, 2025
JoySail spectacular
Ibiza JoySail 2025 fills up entry quota in record time.
Offshore17 Mar, 2025
Mini Globe thrills
It was a wet and wild first leg, 1,200 miles from Antigua to Panama in the start of the inaugural...
Offshore12 Mar, 2025
Be part of history
Registration for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race opens Wednesday 12 March and will close on...
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Regattas10 Mar, 2025
SailGP St Tropez
The most exciting racing on water will return to the French Riviera, with SailGP confirming the...
America's Cup10 Mar, 2025
Cup data revealed
In-depth independent research shows the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona generated a...
Offshore10 Mar, 2025
Unprecedented win
In near perfect conditions, Unprecedented wins race to King Island.
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Yachts

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

New Builds20 Mar, 2025
Sleek speed
Saffier has launched the SL 46 MED, which has been developed for seamless single-handed control.
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...
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New Builds03 Mar, 2025
16-metre masterpiece
Dufour Yachts has unveiled its stunning new model, the Dufour 54, which is distinguished by a suite...
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...
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New Builds18 Feb, 2025
Panther unleashed
The Panther Series from McConaghy is positioned as “honest eco electric yachts”.
New Builds11 Feb, 2025
Fleet leader
Swedish yacht builder, Hallberg-Rassy launched the Hallberg-Rassy 69 with softtop at boot...
New Builds11 Feb, 2025
New models, plus
Grand Soleil Yachts began 2025 with a series of announcements at boot Düsseldorf – new models and...
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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.

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.
Boat shows11 Feb, 2025
Wooden boat allure
The Australian Wooden Boat Festival’s success is anchored in community spirit.
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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.
Awards24 Jan, 2025
Yachts of the year
The marine industry came together for Flagship Night at boot Düsseldorf, to kick off the world’s...
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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...
Awards11 Dec, 2024
E-Saildrive awards
Yanmar Marine International awarded two Dame Design Awards for its E-Saildrive Series, setting a new...
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WE ARE SOCIAL

“Seeing the Saffier SL 46 MED touch the water fo

“Seeing the Saffier SL 46 MED touch the water for the first time is a moment of immense pride,” says Dennis Hennevanger, CEO of Saffier Yachts.⛵️ Link in bio to read more about the 14-metre sailing yacht.#saffier #saffieryachts #sl46med
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More than 100 entries have already been lodged for

More than 100 entries have already been lodged for this year’s Hamilton Island Race Week, 16 to 23 August.
Two Australian sailing drawcards are expected to generate bumper fleets and an increased international presence when Hamilton Island Race Week in August marks 40 years and the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in December marks 80.
More via link in our bio.⚓️@hamiltonislandraceweek
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Registration for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yach

Registration for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race opened Wednesday 12 March and will close on Friday 24 October at 1700 hours.
The 80th anniversary of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is expected to attract huge interest from sailors from Australia and around the globe, all eager to participate in the milestone event.
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) cordially invites owners of eligible yachts to join the festivities and celebrate the 80th iteration of the 628 nautical mile race on Boxing Day, 26 December.
All the details via link in our bio.⚓️@cruising_yacht_club_australia
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The lead up to the 2025 Hansa Class World and Inte

The lead up to the 2025 Hansa Class World and International Championships, 23 to 30 March 2025 at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, is the opportunity to celebrate Hansa’s aims and what makes this international class unique.
Boating Industry Association President Andrew Fielding said Hansa was an outstanding example of the diversity of business within the BIA membership across Australia.
Hansa Sailing came about through the evolution of a sailing dinghy designed by Chris Mitchell. A life-long boat builder, Chris was living and working in Southeast Asia when he designed the forerunner of the current Hansa 2.3.
Read about the evolution and aims of Hansa Sailing via link in our bio.⚓️@rpayc
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#hansaworlds2025
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#accessibility
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American Magic, the US challenger for the 36th and

American Magic, the US challenger for the 36th and 37th America’s Cup, and Nautor Swan, a global leader in yacht design and manufacturing, plan to create a strategic partnership aimed at energizing sailing in America and growing the marine industry.
The joint venture will focus on developing the ClubSwan 28 regatta series, combining American Magic’s cutting-edge engineering and boat-building expertise with Nautor Swan’s innovative yacht design.⚓️@nautorswan_official
@americanmagicteam
@hillarybuckman#nautorswan
#anericanmagic
#clubswan28
#sailing
#sailingintheusa
All the details via link in our bio.

Swedish yacht builder, Hallberg-Rassy launched the

Swedish yacht builder, Hallberg-Rassy launched the Hallberg-Rassy 69 with softtop at boot Düsseldorf in January 2025.
Described by its designers as “the largest and the greatest yacht ever built by Hallberg-Rassy”, the new flagship can be handled by a family crew, by the concept of effortless sailhandling through Pushbutton Sailing. At the same time, there is room for deckhand or skipper if desired.
All the details via link in our bio.⚓️@hallbergrassy
@bootduesseldorf
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#hallbergrassy69
#pushbuttonsailing
#familyyacht
#swedishdesign

Entries are now open for the 2025 GCCM Gold Coast

Entries are now open for the 2025 GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race, which starts 1 August and finishes during Mackay’s highly popular Festival of Arts event.
Organised by the Southport Yacht Club, Commodore Glenn Burrell said the timing of the Gold Coast Mackay race helps feed boats into the northern race weeks, such as those hosted by Whitsunday Sailing Club in Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island Yacht Club.
Read all about Australia’s newest offshore race via link in our bio.⚓️@southport_yacht_club
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