Female first
Monday 26 January, the all-female crew of The Famous Project CIC achieved their goal of becoming the first exclusively female crew to complete the non-stop circumnavigation known as the Jules Verne Trophy.
Record smashed
Thomas Coville’s Sodebo Ultim 3 has set a new non-stop around the world record time to win the Jules Verne Trophy.
Classes united
Super 40 and TP52 Australia Classes unite for 2026 in the Pallas Capital Gold Cup 2026.
Airlie embraces Clipper
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race enjoyed a wet, wild and wonderful stopover in Airlie Beach.
Vale Mike Fletcher
Michael Francis Fletcher AM, known simply as “Fletch”, “Coach” or “Mike”, passed away Friday 20 January, aged 92, following a bout with illness.
Sailing Week recap
Excellent racing and seconds defined the 2026 Bay of Islands Sailing Week which ran 19 to 23 January.
Sailing stars honoured
Australia Day 2026 has notable members of the sailing community recognised for their services to the sport as part of the Australia Day 2026 Honours List.
Partnership assured
America’s Cup partnership formally initiated as Louis Vuitton renews its headline sponsorship at the teams presentation for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples, Italy.
SailGP Geneva return
SailGP has confirmed the return of the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix | Geneva for the 2026 Season, set to unfold over two action-packed days of racing from 19 to 20 September, 2026.
Emirates stays true
Emirates has renewed its 20-year-plus partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand ahead of the 38th America’s Cup.
Festival wraps
The 2026 Festival of Sails is over for another year and by every measure, it was deemed a phenomenal success.
Hanse to new dealer
Performance Cruising Yachts has been appointed as the exclusive Australian dealer for the full Hanse Yachts AG portfolio, including Hanse, Moody, Dehler, Sealine, Fjord and Ryck.
Festival begins!
The Festival of Sails got underway 24 January with spectacular scale and tradition, drawing more than 260 boats to Victoria’s waters for one of Australia’s premier sailing events.
History-making Lin
Jiang Lin, owner and co-skipper of the double handed entry, JPK 10.30 Min River, Overall winner of the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, shares with Sails her pathway to offshore racing and her thoughts on etching her name in history.
British breakthrough
Emirates Great Britain have sent a message to the entire fleet with a commanding title defence – claiming a season-opening victory in the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix, presented by KPMG.
AC begins in May
The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup starts the ‘Road to Naples’ with the announcement of the Region of Sardinia & City of Cagliari as the first Host Venue for the initial Preliminary Regatta to take place in May 2026.