Silver Bullet hits water
Luna Rossa’s America’s Cup campaign is officially underway, with the Italian challenger finally launching its new AC75 Silver Bullet in a long-awaited first sail off in Cagliari.
Sardinia Cup revival
After a 14-year absence, the iconic Range Rover Sardinia Cup has returned to Porto Cervo, ushering in a new era for one of sailing’s most celebrated regattas – and the competition is already heating up.
Lord Howe unleashed
RPAYC has confirmed it’s expanding its offshore racing calendar with the launch of a new trans-Tasman challenge to Lord Howe Island starting this October.
Countdown begins
The countdown to the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is officially underway, with crews around the world being called to secure their place in one of offshore sailing’s most demanding and iconic contests.
Gold Cup glory
Consistency and strong performance have seen Matador and Beau Ideal claim the top spots in the 2026 Pallas Capital Gold Cup, bringing the prestigious Pittwater series to a close in style.
Airlie Race fleet forms
Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week is shaping up for a competitive week on the water, with a diverse early line-up of locals, interstate crews and overseas contenders heading to the Whitsundays this August.
Ocean racers unite
Crews from across Australia and New Zealand are set to converge in Melbourne next month for the 34th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta with the competition drawing varied talent for a competitive weekend on the water.
AST ready to race
The Australian Sailing Team will compete against sailors from over 50 nations in the 2026 Sailing Grand Slam as part of French Olympic Week.
Golden sailing standard
Act 1 of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup delivered a thrilling showcase on Sydney Harbour, setting the benchmark for one of Australia’s premier sailing series.
Birth of ClubSwan USA
The inaugural ClubSwan 28 Nations League USA event set the pace for the American series with a competitive regatta on Pensacola Bay.
Caribbean showdown
Threading its way around 11 islands, the 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 kicked off this week – delivering another chapter of magnificent offshore racing in the Caribbean.
Etchells champions
The trio crewing First Tracks have claimed victory at the TLC Healthcare Etchells Australasian Summer Championship, launching the 2026 Festival of Sails.
Bryant makes history
In a day of celebration for the Australian 18 Footers League, Tash Bryant has made history, becoming the first female skipper in 90 years to skipper the winner of a Club Championship race at the 18ft Skiffs event on Sydney Harbour.
Aussie winners
Australia’s next generation of sailing talent has made its mark on the world stage, claiming medals at the ILCA Under 21 World Championships.
Leg 4 sets forth
The seven-boat fleet of international crews competing in The Ocean Race Europe 2025 has left Nice, France on Leg 4 of the five-stage race.
Westcoaster readies for 50th edition
The Melbourne to Hobart race, which starts on 27 December, celebrates its 50th edition this year with 60 keen entries.