Bundaberg Race run
In a contest that tested patience and endurance, Wedgetail and Balancing Act were crowned Champions of the inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race.
SailGP new era
SailGP has reached full private Team ownership as MSP Sports Capital acquires New Zealand’s Black Foils.
Dynamic Dufour
The highly anticipated Dufour 39, the newest model from renowned French shipyard Dufour Yachts, will make her world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026.
Airlie taking shape
Rivalry and revelry coming to “Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week”, which is shaping up to be one of the best.
Tarantella on song
The historic Swan 36 Tarantella has returned to the water 59 years after her launch, celebrating the brand’s 60th anniversary.
Legendary comeback
Eye of the Wind, a sailing legend is celebrating her 50th anniversary with an extensive refit and ambitious plans for global cruising.
Vale Gary Appleby
Australian sailing has farewelled one of its most respected and accomplished offshore racing identities, Gary Appleby – a legend whose success and sportsmanship will be remembered.
Ground breaking GB1
The road to Naples 2027 is gathering momentum, with GB1, the Challenger of Record becoming the first team to break ground on its America’s Cup base.
Aussies Italy-bound
Australian 18 Footers League Teams are heading to Italy for the Mark Foy International 2026, thanks to a newly appointed logistics partners, Mondiale VGL.
Education investment
John Calvert-Jones AM and Janet Calvert-Jones AC have committed to supporting the future of SailLAB.
Wooden Boat welcome
Owners of wooden boats from across Australia and overseas are invited to help shape the 2027 Australian Wooden Boat Festival (AWBF), with expressions of interest now open for boats afloat, boats ashore and model boats.
Tri dreaming
VMG, a new shipyard focused on high-performance luxury trimarans, has launched with the goal of bringing advanced multihull technology into serial production.
Silver Bullet hits water
Luna Rossa’s America’s Cup campaign is officially underway, with the Italian challenger finally launching its new AC75 Silver Bullet in a long-awaited first sail off in Cagliari.
The big reveal
The new DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE was unveiled 5 June 2026 in Lorient after two years of design and construction.
Sailors honoured
Outstanding sailors recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours.
Grand Prix showdown
The 2026 edition of the Rolex TP52 World Championship will be held at the illustrious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, bringing together the finest grand prix sailing crews for an exacting week of elite competition from 15 to 20 June.