Loyal in the race
Arguably the fastest monohull on the planet, the legendary Comanche has tacked back into Australian waters, returning as Anthony Bell’s Tribeca LOYAL with sights set on Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Line Honours.
Fleet confirmed
Four 100-foot maxis, returning champions and 18 double-handed entries feature in the 107-yacht fleet for the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Australia Cup starts
Sixteen yachts across the TP52 and Super 40 divisions are competing on Sydney Harbour in the LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup, bringing together leading grand prix sailors and emerging talent.
Caudrelier defends
Defending Route du Rhum champion Charles Caudrelier returns aboard the new Gitana 18, with the solo transatlantic race set to provide its first competitive test.
Wearn nomination
Double Olympic champion Matt Wearn is a finalist for the 2026 Rolex World Sailor of the Year award following a successful return to international ILCA 7 racing.
Osaka race open
Sailors sign up for the 10th Melbourne Osaka Yacht Race.
Nossiter wins Finns
Anthony Nossiter has won the 2026 Finn NSW Championship by one point after a strong final-day performance on Pittwater.
Storm tests fleet
A severe South Atlantic storm was forecast to test the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race fleet as equipment failures, fatigue and unpredictable weather reshaped the solo round-the-world contest.
Ashby joins legends
Australian sailing champion Glenn Ashby has been inducted into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame, recognising his remarkable career and contribution to the evolution of high-performance sailing.
Lightwave marks 30
Australian catamaran builder Lightwave Yachts marks 30 years of production with an investment in robotics and advanced manufacturing at its Queensland facility.
Sail Expo success
Sail Expo 2026 attracted sailors, prospective yacht buyers and marine industry representatives to Sydney’s Pittwater for a successful weekend showcasing new yachts, sailing equipment and the latest opportunities to get on the water.
Django 7x triumphs
Giovanni Lombardi Stronati’s wallyrocket 71 Django 7x has claimed overall victory in the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race, securing one of offshore sailing’s most prestigious trophies after a commanding performance over the 606-nautical-mile course.
SailGP Training Hub
SailGP has officially opened its first permanent training facility in Pensacola, Florida, establishing a year-round base for F50 catamaran training, athlete development and technical innovation.
Lawless retires
Irish sailor Pat Lawless has been forced to retire from the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race following a rig failure while challenging for the lead in the South Atlantic.
Wingfoil pathways
Australian Sailing is strengthening its high-performance Wingfoil pathway with a pre-Nationals training camp in Queensland this December, ahead of a potential decision on the sport’s inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
Vision 484 unveiled
South African catamaran builder Vision Yachts has unveiled its new Vision 484 bluewater cruising catamaran, with the first five hulls sold ahead of its scheduled launch in March 2027.
