Coaching club
Entries are now open for the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron’s 2026 Ladies of the Sea Coaching Regatta, which returns to Sydney Harbour from 2 to 4 October.
JoySail record chase
The Ibiza JoySail Perpetual Trophy window is open, giving superyachts until 16 September to challenge the 48-nautical-mile Mallorca–Ibiza record ahead of Ibiza JoySail 2026.
Sail Expo returns
Australia’s largest dedicated sailing show will return to the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in October, bringing more than 30 sailing yachts and a broad range of marine exhibitors to Pittwater.
Consistency counts
Strong trade winds delivered another demanding day at Hamilton Island Race Week, with tight finishes and shifting division leads setting up a competitive week in the Whitsundays.
Swan showcase
Nautor Swan will mark its 60th anniversary with the world premiere of the new Swan 80 in Cannes and the presentation of the second Swan 128, Raijin, at the Monaco Yacht Show.
Cruising cat in Cannes
The NYX 42C sailing catamaran will make its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026.
Fremantle field set
Six teams featuring established campaigners and emerging talent will contest the 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship in Fremantle from 10 to 13 September.
Golden countdown
Golden Globe Race fleet gathers for final countdown one month out.
New Pathways helm
Former Australian Sailing Team athlete and coach Jessica Lundh has been appointed Performance Pathways Manager, taking responsibility for the development pathway for Australia’s future Olympic sailors.
LA 2028 groundwork
Australia’s Olympic sailing squads have completed five weeks of training and competition in Los Angeles, building valuable experience for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
Hamilton fleet builds
Nearly 200 yachts are bound for the Whitsundays as Hamilton Island Race Week prepares for its 41st edition, with a strong interstate fleet and competitive TP52 and Super 40 Plus divisions.
Sharper vision
Revo has expanded its eyewear range with a new Preston model, a new polarised navigator with sailing-friendly performance features.
Cruising companion
Hanse has expanded its performance cruising range with the launch of the new Hanse 461, a 46-foot yacht combining easy short-handed sailing, contemporary design and features tailored to modern cruising lifestyles.
Vale Carlo Borlenghi
The international sailing community is mourning the loss of legendary Italian photographer Carlo Borlenghi, whose images defined more than four decades of the sport.
60th in style
More than 120 yachts are expected to compete in the 23rd Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo from 12 to 19 September, as Nautor Swan celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Aquila sails addition
Aquila Catamarans will present seven models across the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, headlined by the world debut of the new 45 Sail and the European premiere of the 45 Sport.
