Kiwi accolades
The 2025 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards were celebrated in Auckland, recognising the achievers and innovators in the New Zealand yachting community.
Famous females
The Famous Project CIC, an all-women challenge for the Jules Verne Trophy, the non-stop around the world record, departed on Saturday 29 November.
Skipper showdown
At the 30-day mark before the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the annual line-up of skippers took place at the CYCA, and the tradition of comparing competitors and conditions commenced.
Clipper to Queensland
The Clipper Race will return to Airlie Beach in January, part of Leg 4 in the 11-month, 220-day odyssey.
Celebrating spirit
Rolex celebrates the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, a proud milestone for an event defined by courage, endurance and human achievement.
The Last Seat
The latest episode of SailGP’s Racing on the Edge spotlights the penultimate 2025 Season showdown – where hopes are dashed and competition collides.
Sailors honoured
Offshore sailors Justine Mettraux and Charlie Dalin named 2025 Rolex World Sailors of the Year.
Recycling recognised
The Vaan R5, a 49-foot, aluminium sailing catamaran from Vaan Yachts in the Netherlands, was recognised with the innovation award in the category Process or Product with low environmental impact at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival in September.
Forward vision
Catamaran Company at The Boat Works has added Vision Yachts to its stable of multihull brands.
2025 winners crowned
Top sailors and clubs were celebrated at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards in Sydney.
Hall of Fame fellows
Three of Australia’s modern sailing stars will be inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame: Olympic and America’s Cup stars Glenn Ashby OLY, Nathan Outteridge OAM OLY and Iain Jensen OAM OLY.
Nautilus supports Cup
Nautilus Marine Insurance backs historic Lipton Cup Regatta at Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, running 14 to 16 November.
Hamo early birds
Following a milestone 40th edition this year, Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 is now open for entries.
Epic race open
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has opened the Notice of Race for the 2026 Round Britain & Ireland Race, the 50th edition of this iconic event.
Barcelona base
Oyster Yachts strengthens its global presence with the grand opening of a new Barcelona Service Centre.
ETNZ team of the year
Emirates Team New Zealand has been recognised as the 2025 World Sailing Team of the year at the World Sailing Awards held in Ireland.
