Fresh cat by VisionF
Power catamaran builder VisionF Yachts has launched its largest-ever aluminium power catamaran, the VisionF 101 – marking an exciting new milestone for the shipyard.
Sky is the limit
Dutch yard Royal Huisman has unveiled plans to build Sky – an 81-metre concept sloop boasting a 93-metre mast – set to be the tallest in the world.
Simena sets sail
Antalya-based shipyard ARES Yachts has unveiled initial images of Simena – its first sailing superyacht above 60 metres – during sea trials.
Forward vision
Catamaran Company at The Boat Works has added Vision Yachts to its stable of multihull brands.
2025 winners crowned
Top sailors and clubs were celebrated at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards in Sydney.
Hall of Fame fellows
Three of Australia’s modern sailing stars will be inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame: Olympic and America’s Cup stars Glenn Ashby OLY, Nathan Outteridge OAM OLY and Iain Jensen OAM OLY.
Charting new horizons
Having already made history, Australian sailor Lisa Blair is once again pushing the boundaries of possibility with new goals in sight. Here, she talks to Sails about what’s next on the horizon.
Nautilus supports Cup
Nautilus Marine Insurance backs historic Lipton Cup Regatta at Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, running 14 to 16 November.
Hamo early birds
Following a milestone 40th edition this year, Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 is now open for entries.
Epic race open
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has opened the Notice of Race for the 2026 Round Britain & Ireland Race, the 50th edition of this iconic event.
Barcelona base
Oyster Yachts strengthens its global presence with the grand opening of a new Barcelona Service Centre.
ETNZ team of the year
Emirates Team New Zealand has been recognised as the 2025 World Sailing Team of the year at the World Sailing Awards held in Ireland.
SailGP doco drops
Racing on the Edge, Waiting for Wind, the next instalment of the SailGP docuseries, covers Saint-Tropez and Geneva.
Bryant makes history
In a day of celebration for the Australian 18 Footers League, Tash Bryant has made history, becoming the first female skipper in 90 years to skipper the winner of a Club Championship race at the 18ft Skiffs event on Sydney Harbour.
Moulin à Vent revival
On a mission to inspire a new era of ocean conservation, environmental non-profit ‘Once Was Lost’ has launched a campaign to restore Jacques Cousteau’s historic vessel, the Moulin à Vent. They spoke to Sails about the journey involved, and what’s ahead.
Red-hot sailing
Scarlet Runner had a red-hot run in the 2025 Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race.
