“Famers” for 2026
Glenn Ashby will be inducted into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame in 2026, recognising a career that has shaped the evolution of high-performance racing and modern racing yacht design.
Aussie race open
Expressions of Interest are now open for Race Around Australia 2028, commemorating 40 years since the Bicentennial Race.
First of the fleet
The new flagship of the Plus line fleet, the Grand Soleil Plus 80 Long Cruise has made her debut, marking a milestone for Cantiere del Pardo.
Claims on Britannia
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group is taking legal action against Sir Ben Ainslie over Britannia, the boat built for the 2024 America’s Cup.
Coffs race canned
Wild weather forecast forces cancellation of 2026 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race.
Golden sailing standard
Act 1 of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup delivered a thrilling showcase on Sydney Harbour, setting the benchmark for one of Australia’s premier sailing series.
Swan super era
Nautor Swan has begun construction of the Swan Alloy 44, the brand’s largest sailing yacht destined for owner, Massimo Perotti, Executive Chairman of Sanlorenzo.
Dawn of Bali 7.0
Bali Catamarans is unveiling its new flagship – Bali 7.0 – billed to be the beginning of a new era in luxury catamarans.
Open season
Wally officially opened its 2026 racing season with the second edition of the North Sound Maxi Regatta, set against the spectacular backdrop of the British Virgin Islands.
Birth of ClubSwan USA
The inaugural ClubSwan 28 Nations League USA event set the pace for the American series with a competitive regatta on Pensacola Bay.
Aquila sets sail
Whitehaven Marine has been appointed as dealer in Australia and New Zealand for the new Aquila sailboat range, starting with the first Aquila 50 Sail.
Beyond boundaries
How SailGP’s female athletes are propelling the sport forward and paving a pathway for more women in the sport.
100 and won
One hundred women graced the River Derwent on Saturday, all part of the Club Marine Tasmanian Women’s Keelboat Regatta.
On-water support
Emirates Team New Zealand has formed a new partnership with historic Italian mineral water brand Ferrarelle, which joins the team as an Official Sponsor in the lead-up to the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup.
Compression collab
The Australian Sailing Team (AST) has confirmed a new one-year partnership with Dr Woof, an innovative Australian brand dedicated to performance, recovery and wellbeing.
Magpie secures win
Magpie AUS1486 triumphantly took out the Etchells Victorian State Championship after a consistent series at Royal Brighton Yacht Club.
