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Offshore05 Sep, 2017
New crew
Turn the Tide on Plastic have added another four young sailors to their crusading campaign in the...
Regattas04 Dec, 2017
Bird is the word
Khaleesi top as St Jude cements CYCA Blue Water Pointscore lead in the Bird Island race.
Offshore18 Sep, 2017
Rikki’s new Aussie adventure
New Zealand yacht, Rikki is confirmed for the Club Marine Pittwater to Paradise Regatta and the...
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Offshore26 Jul, 2024
Rite of passage
The 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, commencing on 27 July, is set to showcase what...
Regattas26 Jul, 2024
Maggie menu
Yachties are attracted to the Magnetic Island Race week from all over the country, and some...
Offshore26 Jul, 2024
New race preview
The inaugural GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race, organised by the Southport Yacht Club, will...
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Regattas17 Jul, 2024
Spain series champs
It’s a Spanish Cinderella Story in San Francisco: Los Gallos claim SailGP Season 4 Grand Final...
America's Cup14 Jul, 2024
From the top
Kevin Shoebridge shares his expert insight ahead of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta.
America's Cup10 Jul, 2024
Classic regatta
Real Club Náutico Barcelona and America’s Cup Events (ACE) will host the Premier Regatta Series.
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Regattas10 Jul, 2024
RS Venture event
Enter the RS Venture Connect World Championship 2024.
Regattas10 Jul, 2024
Season 5 SailGP
SailGP announces 2024/2025 Season calendar: a year-long spectacle of high-octane racing and...
America's Cup04 Jul, 2024
Foiling partnership
Australia’s America’s Cup campaign partners with WASZP for training.
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Windcraft Yachts will present an exclusive selecti

Windcraft Yachts will present an exclusive selection of their award-winning European yachting brands – including the latest models from Hanse, Dehler, Moody and Solaris - at a special four-day event, Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 August, at the CYCA, Rushcutters Bay.
More info via the link in our bio.⚓️@windcraftyachts
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Greenpeace unveiled “Oceania”, its first vesse

Greenpeace unveiled “Oceania”, its first vessel dedicated to campaigning in Australia-Pacific waters in a jubilant naming ceremony at The Boat Works.Previously named “Jaipur”, the 24-metre ketch was brought from France to The Boat Works.
The multi-skilled team from Chapman project managed the entire refit which took just seven weeks – a phenomenal achievement given the complexity of each aspect of the project.
Read all about this impressive project via link in our bio. ⚓️@greenpeaceap
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Cantiere del Pardo has released the first comprehe

Cantiere del Pardo has released the first comprehensive photos of its latest model, the Soleil 72 Long Cruise.
Shot by Fabio Taccola, the images perfectly capture the bluewater character of the new Grand Soleil 72 Long Cruise. This concept by Cantiere del Pardo features naval architecture designed by Matteo Polli, with exteriors, interiors, and layout by Nauta Design.
More about this impressive new model via link in our bio. ⚓️@grandsoleilyachts
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Just three weeks until the 55th Sydney Internation

Just three weeks until the 55th Sydney International Boat Show, 1 to 4 August, and there will be a plethora of sailing yachts to view and presentations to enjoy.At SIBS 2024, a wide array of sailing yachts will be on display, including premium international cruising specialists, performance yachts and multihulls.
The Sailing component of the Sydney International Boat Show and has a defining presence at this year’s show in the ICC-Darling Harbour forecourt, with a packed schedule of speakers and demonstrations, informative and free.
Read more about a selection of the sailing attractions at SIBS 2024 via link in our bio.⚓️📸 @saltydingomedia@sydneyboatshow
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Tasmania is the epicentre of Australian wooden boa

Tasmania is the epicentre of Australian wooden boat building. As the home of what is considered the world’s finest boat building timbers, Huon Pine, Tassie has a rich heritage of boat building which began in the early years of colonisation and survives to this day.This enthusiasm for all things wooden boat comes together in Tasmania every two years with the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart. Tasmania’s biggest single cultural event, the AWBF attracts 60,000 visitors, and presents 550 vessels on show, celebrating its 30th edition in 2024, running 7 to 10 February.
Read more about Tassie’s wooden boat building history and vibrant present via link in our bio. ⚓️@awbfestival
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The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia invites eligi

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia invites eligible boats to enter 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.The 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Notice of Race includes a few significant changes to the previous NoR to promote crew diversity and encourage more female and youth participation.
Check out the changes via link in our bio. ⚓️@cruising_yacht_club_australia
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The return of the 2025 Admiral’s Cup is just ove

The return of the 2025 Admiral’s Cup is just over a year away and official entry opens on 1 July 2024.Described as the “Holy Grail” of offshore yacht racing, the 22-year hiatus to challenge for the Admiral’s Cup has only deepened the desire to win the famous trophy.
The allure of one of the sport’s most coveted trophies has already attracted interest from famous yacht clubs around the world. The Royal Ocean Racing Club is preparing for a breathtaking event of hi-tech racing starting 17 July 2025. ⚓️@rorcracing
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The new wallywind110 touched the sea for the first