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Racing

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

Offshore26 Jul, 2024
Rite of passage
The 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, commencing on 27 July, is set to showcase what...
Regattas26 Jul, 2024
Maggie menu
Yachties are attracted to the Magnetic Island Race week from all over the country, and some...
Offshore26 Jul, 2024
New race preview
The inaugural GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race, organised by the Southport Yacht Club, will...
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Regattas17 Jul, 2024
Spain series champs
It’s a Spanish Cinderella Story in San Francisco: Los Gallos claim SailGP Season 4 Grand Final...
America's Cup14 Jul, 2024
From the top
Kevin Shoebridge shares his expert insight ahead of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta.
America's Cup10 Jul, 2024
Classic regatta
Real Club Náutico Barcelona and America’s Cup Events (ACE) will host the Premier Regatta Series.
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Regattas10 Jul, 2024
RS Venture event
Enter the RS Venture Connect World Championship 2024.
Regattas10 Jul, 2024
Season 5 SailGP
SailGP announces 2024/2025 Season calendar: a year-long spectacle of high-octane racing and...
America's Cup04 Jul, 2024
Foiling partnership
Australia’s America’s Cup campaign partners with WASZP for training.
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Yachts

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

New Builds26 Jul, 2024
Next step Excess
The Excess concept corresponds to a certain idea of sailing: exalted, free, daring. The Excess 13...
Rebuild17 Jul, 2024
Refit for purpose
Greenpeace unveiled “Oceania”, its first vessel dedicated to campaigning in Australia-Pacific...
New Builds17 Jul, 2024
Long Cruise captured
Italy’s Cantiere del Pardo has released the first comprehensive photos of its latest model...
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New Builds10 Jul, 2024
Sustainable sailing cat
iYacht GmbH unveils Hu’chu: a 55-foot performance catamaran, designed for circularity.
New Builds04 Jul, 2024
Cats incoming
The Comar Yachts shipyard in Rome will soon introduce the C Cat 38 and C Cat 65.
New Builds19 Jun, 2024
Sporty ICE 62
Introducing the New ICE 62: The Evolution of Success.
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New Builds13 Jun, 2024
Crossover ClubSwan
Nautor Swan hosted the official launch of the ClubSwan 43, setting a new standard for sailing...
New Builds04 Jun, 2024
Wallywind takes off
Ferretti Group has launched the new wallywind110, first in the wallywind performance cruiser range.
New Builds21 May, 2024
Carbon Mishi
Newcomer Mishi Yachts to specialise in carbon-composite sailing yachts of 24-metres-plus.
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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.

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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Regional17 Apr, 2024
Get set for KISS
It’s on again! The third running of the Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy (KISS) program is...
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...
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Regional19 Feb, 2024
Contest joins Windcraft
Windcraft Yachts forges exclusive new partnership with renowned Dutch marque Contest.
Regional13 Feb, 2024
Accreditation achieved
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia achieves Clean Marina and Fish Friendly Accreditations.
Regional06 Feb, 2024
Game fishing friends
Raymarine continues its sponsorship of the 2024 NSWGFA Interclub State Championships.
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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 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.
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...
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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.
Boat shows30 May, 2024
Superb sailing at SCIBS
The 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show was held under sunny skies, attracting 43,741...
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Boat shows21 May, 2024
Show fever
It's that time of the year again! The first (and favourite!) boat show of the Australian circuit:...
Boat shows15 May, 2024
Get set for AWBF
Boat expressions of interest for 2025 AWBF now open.
08 May, 2024
Olympic prep
Australian sailors continue their Olympic preparations in France.
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The 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, comm

The 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, commencing on 27 July, is set to showcase what offshore yacht racing is all about.
The 384 nautical mile race, starting in Sydney Harbour and finishing at Main Beach on the Gold Coast, serves as the opening act of the 2024/25 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore series and a crucial warm-up for the world-renowned Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Good luck for a great race!
Read more via link in our bio.⚓️@cruising_yacht_club_australia
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Windcraft Yachts will present an exclusive selecti

Windcraft Yachts will present an exclusive selection of their award-winning European yachting brands – including the latest models from Hanse, Dehler, Moody and Solaris - at a special four-day event, Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 August, at the CYCA, Rushcutters Bay.
More info via the link in our bio.⚓️@windcraftyachts
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Greenpeace unveiled “Oceania”, its first vesse

Greenpeace unveiled “Oceania”, its first vessel dedicated to campaigning in Australia-Pacific waters in a jubilant naming ceremony at The Boat Works.Previously named “Jaipur”, the 24-metre ketch was brought from France to The Boat Works.
The multi-skilled team from Chapman project managed the entire refit which took just seven weeks – a phenomenal achievement given the complexity of each aspect of the project.
Read all about this impressive project via link in our bio. ⚓️@greenpeaceap
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Cantiere del Pardo has released the first comprehe

Cantiere del Pardo has released the first comprehensive photos of its latest model, the Soleil 72 Long Cruise.
Shot by Fabio Taccola, the images perfectly capture the bluewater character of the new Grand Soleil 72 Long Cruise. This concept by Cantiere del Pardo features naval architecture designed by Matteo Polli, with exteriors, interiors, and layout by Nauta Design.
More about this impressive new model via link in our bio. ⚓️@grandsoleilyachts
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Just three weeks until the 55th Sydney Internation

Just three weeks until the 55th Sydney International Boat Show, 1 to 4 August, and there will be a plethora of sailing yachts to view and presentations to enjoy.At SIBS 2024, a wide array of sailing yachts will be on display, including premium international cruising specialists, performance yachts and multihulls.
The Sailing component of the Sydney International Boat Show and has a defining presence at this year’s show in the ICC-Darling Harbour forecourt, with a packed schedule of speakers and demonstrations, informative and free.
Read more about a selection of the sailing attractions at SIBS 2024 via link in our bio.⚓️📸 @saltydingomedia@sydneyboatshow
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Tasmania is the epicentre of Australian wooden boa

Tasmania is the epicentre of Australian wooden boat building. As the home of what is considered the world’s finest boat building timbers, Huon Pine, Tassie has a rich heritage of boat building which began in the early years of colonisation and survives to this day.This enthusiasm for all things wooden boat comes together in Tasmania every two years with the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart. Tasmania’s biggest single cultural event, the AWBF attracts 60,000 visitors, and presents 550 vessels on show, celebrating its 30th edition in 2024, running 7 to 10 February.
Read more about Tassie’s wooden boat building history and vibrant present via link in our bio. ⚓️@awbfestival
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The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia invites eligi

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia invites eligible boats to enter 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.The 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Notice of Race includes a few significant changes to the previous NoR to promote crew diversity and encourage more female and youth participation.
Check out the changes via link in our bio. ⚓️@cruising_yacht_club_australia
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#bluewaterclassic
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The return of the 2025 Admiral’s Cup is just ove

The return of the 2025 Admiral’s Cup is just over a year away and official entry opens on 1 July 2024.Described as the “Holy Grail” of offshore yacht racing, the 22-year hiatus to challenge for the Admiral’s Cup has only deepened the desire to win the famous trophy.
The allure of one of the sport’s most coveted trophies has already attracted interest from famous yacht clubs around the world. The Royal Ocean Racing Club is preparing for a breathtaking event of hi-tech racing starting 17 July 2025. ⚓️@rorcracing
@hillarybuckman#admiralscup2025
#rorc
#royaloffshoreracingclub
More details via link in our bio.