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Regattas18 Sep, 2017
Big finish
Racing concluded at the 53rd edition of the Rolex Big Boat Series, hosted by the St. Francis Yacht...
Offshore22 May, 2017
Hybrid approach
The Volvo Ocean Race has revealed the combined Monohull-Multihull future of its fleet.
Regattas02 Jul, 2018
Right race, right time
Bigger fleet tipped for 2018 Newport Coffs Coast Yacht Race.
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America's Cup24 Apr, 2024
Challenge selected
The sailing squad for Australia’s 2024 America’s Cup challenge in the Unicredit Youth and Puig...
Offshore24 Apr, 2024
Maiden official
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Regattas24 Apr, 2024
SPS wraps
Paths to glory converge in the rain for Sail Port Stephens winners.
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America's Cup24 Apr, 2024
Britannia breaks cover
INEOS Britannia launched its unusually curved AC75, drawn from Formula 1 design.
America's Cup18 Apr, 2024
Swiss pride
A milestone moment for Swiss entry, Alinghi Red Bull, as their AC75 launched at Port Vell,...
Offshore17 Apr, 2024
Historic achievement
The French legend Pen Duick VI FR (14), skippered by the indomitable Marie Tabarly, took...
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Regattas17 Apr, 2024
Blissful, breezy
Island views, sublime sailing on Sail Port Stephens Day 2.
Regattas17 Apr, 2024
Light-air lottery
Sail Port Stephens opener was a nail-biter for crews.
America's Cup17 Apr, 2024
Sardinian splendour
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli has launched their AC75, and in true Italian style it's “atypical” and...
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The official launch of the Alinghi Red Bull AC75 w

The official launch of the Alinghi Red Bull AC75 was held 16 April at the team’s base in the heart of the Port Vell. Chiara Bertarelli, daughter of Ernesto, cracked the champagne on the foredeck and named the boat that the whole of Switzerland hopes will regain old glories and win the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona later this year.
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Lisa Blair has set two new World Sailing Speed Rec

Lisa Blair has set two new World Sailing Speed Records (to be ratified by WSSRC) for the fastest time Sydney to Auckland and first woman, solo monohull record slicing an incredible 4 days off the record to finish in 8 days, 3hrs and 19 minutes.
The journey of more than 1400 nautical miles was peppered with fluky winds and lighting storms, squalls over 30 knots then hours of calm, a knock down and close encounters with vessels.
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New Zealand’s ‘Black Foils’ – driven by Pe

New Zealand’s ‘Black Foils’ – driven by Peter Burling – claimed victory in Sunday’s final in front of an adoring hometown crowd at the second-annual ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Christchurch.After the cancellation of Day 1 of racing, SailGP implemented a ‘Super Sunday’ race format, consisting of three fleet races and then a winner-takes-all final podium race.
Season leader Australia was ruled out of the event following a collision with a course mark just after the start, leaving them with event-ending damage to the green and gold F50.
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Racing was cancelled on the opening day of the ITM

Racing was cancelled on the opening day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch, due to “prolonged mammal activity” on the racecourse for the duration of the race window.SailGP Managing Director Andrew Thompson said: “It was a really challenging day today and disappointing for the capacity crowd that turned out. We have a marine mammal plan and that plan was in place and unfortunately it meant we couldn’t sail today.”
Racing is scheduled to begin again Sunday 24 March from 1pm local time.
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Rowan McMahon from Australian Lagoon dealer, @tmgy

Rowan McMahon from Australian Lagoon dealer, @tmgyachts travelled to France to witness the premiere of the cutting-edge Lagoon 60, where innovation meets luxury. With unique side access and an expansive aft terrace, this catamaran redefines cruising comfort.
Uniquely the Lagoon 60 offers opening sides on both port and starboard, providing easy access to the boat whether docked or underway. Fold-out wings facilitate boarding and provisioning, enhancing convenience for passengers.
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With the home crowd cheering them on, Tom Slingsby

With the home crowd cheering them on, Tom Slingsby and the Australia team finally secured their first win of SailGP Season 4 in a dramatic three-boat final.
The Aussies were crowned champions of the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix I Sydney, taking victory in front of a packed Sydney Harbour to clinch the sensational win from Denmark and New Zealand.
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The first day of the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Pri

The first day of the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix was held in ideal conditions and the racing was close and action-packed.After a light-wind season to date, fans finally got to see SailGP in its full glory – close racing, and plenty of drama. The highly anticipated Sydney event got off to an exciting start with gusty conditions that tested the athletes and provided an action-packed first day on the waters of Sydney Harbour including a near capsize by Erik Heil’s Germany.
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