Tourism accolade
The Australian Wooden Boat Festival, the biennial event in Hobart celebrating wooden boats of all kinds, has won Gold and the People’s Choice Awards at this year’s Tasmanian Tourism Awards.
Breathtaking maxi
The 30.5-metre high-performance sailing yacht Magic Carpet e by Persico Marine, Italy was delivered to her owners in May. Blue Robinson took a ride and was smitten. Here, he shares his experience on board what he observes is one of the lightest and most advanced maxis on the planet.
US out of AC38
There will be no American yacht competing in the 38th edition of the America’s Cup – the first time in the event’s 175-year history.
Aussie finalists
Australia’s Morris and Meehan shortlisted as finalists for Young World Sailor of the Year.
Goddess revealed
The all-new Hallberg-Rassy 370 will make its global debut at the 2026 boot Düsseldorf from 17 to 25 January 2026.
Aus Cup wraps
Picket fence for Blackmore’s Hooligan, and Little Nico and Botany Access top Super 40s in the inaugural LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup.
Inductees celebrated
This year’s inductees into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame were acknowledged at a glittering gala in the New York Yacht Club’s iconic Model Room.
Pumped up program
Sail Port Stephens adds cats, keelboats and more to its expanding 2026 line-up, running April-May 2026.
Price on Board
Olivia Price OLY will join the Australian Sailing Board of Directors.
Wearn returns
Matt Wearn confirms LA2028 campaign as he chases historic ‘Three-Peat’.
Teamwork and triumph
Persistence and teamwork were embodied by the entire fleet at the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race.
Line Honours decided
Black Jack 100 has taken Monohull Line Honours crown in this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race.
Dream scholarship
U19 World Champion Rory Meehan receives Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship.
Set sail
Australia’s largest sailing boat show, Pittwater Sail Expo will be held from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 October.
SSORC entries open
Entries are now open for the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship, 29 and 30 November.
Middle Sea update
After a tricky 24 hours for all crews competing in the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race, all yachts are through the Messina Strait, with the last pair, Mowgli of Portsmouth (GBR) and Sao Jorge (GBR), who are predicted to exit soon.
