Merry Christmas and Thank You! Merry Christmas and Thank You! A time to celebrate sailing I'd like to start by wishing you all a Happy Christmas, and hope that however you are celebrating, you are having fun with friends and family. by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Dec 12:00 AEDT Countdown to Boxing Day Countdown to Boxing Day North Sails Rolex Sydney Hobart 2025 Preview Anticipation is building for the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, a milestone moment for one of the world's most storied offshore challenges. by North Sails Posted 25 Dec 05:00 AEDT The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 24 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 24 A cape, gifts, and a fishing net for Christmas At the time when Australians open their Christmas presents, due to the time difference, the sailors of the all-female The Famous Project CIC crossed the longitude of Cape Leeuwin at the southwestern tip of the Australian continent at 1:19 p.m. by Agence TB Press Posted 25 Dec 03:26 AEDT 49er and 49erFX Rookie Teams of the Year 2025 49er and 49erFX Rookie Teams of the Year 2025 A new generation steps up Each season brings fresh faces into the fleet, but only a few manage to make an immediate impact. In 2025, several new teams stepped into the senior 49er class with confidence beyond their years — earning recognition as the Rookie Teams of the Year. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 24 Dec 23:04 AEDT World Sailing releases Marine Megafauna guidelines World Sailing releases Marine Megafauna guidelines Developed to help the sailing community better manage the risks World Sailing, the global governing body of the sport of sailing, and the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) have announced the release of the landmark Marine Megafauna in Sailing guidelines. by World Sailing Posted 24 Dec 21:39 AEDT SB20 Class 2025 review - a year of global momentum SB20 Class 2025 review - a year of global momentum The epic SB20 Worlds in Singapore set the tone for the year The 2025 season has been a defining year for the SB20 Class, marked by fleet growth, expanding international event participation and welcoming new champions to the world stage. by Anna Zyk / SB20 Class Posted 24 Dec 18:15 AEDT Rolex Sydney Hobart set for demanding first night Rolex Sydney Hobart set for demanding first night Strong southerlies and big ocean swell are shaping as the defining features Strong southerlies and big ocean swell are shaping as the defining features of the opening stages of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, equating to a demanding first night at sea. by RSHYR Media Posted 24 Dec 16:35 AEDT The Gear LawConnect and Comanche Trust Offshore The Gear LawConnect and Comanche Trust Offshore Offshore yacht racing demands absolute confidence in equipment Offshore yacht racing demands absolute confidence in equipment. With long hours on deck, crews face constant exposure, changing conditions and sustained physical pressure. Every layer of gear must perform seamlessly, without compromise. by Zhik Posted 24 Dec 15:00 AEDT Win the Ultimate Smart Sailing Setup for 2026 Win the Ultimate Smart Sailing Setup for 2026 Want to get your hands on elite weather forecasting and the ultimate tech for all your marine data In celebration of 15 years of PredictWind, Sail-World is teaming up with a leading marine weather forecaster to give one winner the ultimate prize: a 12-month PredictWind Professional subscription and DataHub®, the ultimate GPS tracker and smart device. by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 24 Dec 14:43 AEDT SailGP: 13 teams and 13 events for 2026 SailGP: 13 teams and 13 events for 2026 Russell Coutts, CEO of SailGP, reflects on Season 5 and what's ahead for Season 6 Russell Coutts, CEO of SailGP, reflects on Season 5 and what's ahead for Season 6: "As we close the book on our fifth season, I want to start with two numbers that still make me smile every time I say them out loud." by SailGP Posted 24 Dec 12:44 AEDT RS Fest 2026 Heads West RS Fest 2026 Heads West Richmond Yacht Club to host North America's Multi-Class RS Regatta RS Sailing is delighted to announce its flagship North American multi-class regatta, RS Fest 2026, is heading west to the iconic waters of San Francisco Bay! by RS Sailing Posted 24 Dec 06:02 AEDT 2026 Fireball Worlds - You can now enter! 2026 Fireball Worlds - You can now enter! Entries made up to 30th April 2026 are eligible for the Early Bird entry fee The Notice of Race has been published on the Official Notice Board of the event website and entries are now being accepted. Entries made up to 30th April 2026 are eligible for the Early Bird entry fee. by UK Fireball Association Posted 23 Dec 22:12 AEDT Charlie Dalin wins 2025 Magnus Olsson Prize Charlie Dalin wins 2025 Magnus Olsson Prize In recognition of his extraordinary impact on the sport of sailing The Magnus Olsson Foundation has named French offshore sailing sensation Charlie Dalin as the recipient of the 2025 Magnus "Mange" Olsson Prize, in recognition of his extraordinary impact on the sport of sailing. by The Ocean Race Posted 23 Dec 21:36 AEDT America's Cup: Oakely Capital backs Brits America's Cup: Oakely Capital backs Brits Athena Racing today has secured a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital. Athena Racing today announced a landmark new chapter in its ambition to win the America's Cup for Britain, securing a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital. by Athena Racing Posted 23 Dec 18:52 AEDT Parade of Sail to set 80th Sydney Hobart scene Parade of Sail to set 80th Sydney Hobart scene In recognition of the founding fathers of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race In recognition of the founding fathers of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, a Parade of Sail will precede the start of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's 80th edition of the race on Boxing Day. by RSHYR Media Posted 23 Dec 17:04 AEDT Turning a top Volvo 70 into a 'Ratings Bandit' Turning a top Volvo 70 into a 'Ratings Bandit' A look at how a turbo-charged Volvo 70 can achieve significant rating gains Since yachts first raced, getting a favorable rating for your race-boat has been an indulgence, verging on obsession, for many owners, designers, and crew. Here Philippe Oulhen of the Juan K Design office explains how they do it on a Volvo 70. by Richard Gladwell Posted 23 Dec 10:31 AEDT From racing to cruising: One shared journey From racing to cruising: One shared journey As Palm Beach XI's next chapter takes shape, the journey toward Hobart becomes more than a race As Palm Beach XI's next chapter takes shape, the journey toward Hobart becomes more than a race—it becomes a powerful expression of who we are. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 22 Dec 23:08 AEDT Entry process now open for 6th AEGEAN 600 Entry process now open for 6th AEGEAN 600 This race is unique and keeps attracting both new and returning entries from all over the world Organizers at the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) are pleased to announce that the entry process is now open for the sixth edition of the annual AEGEAN 600, held at Olympic Marine in Lavrion, Greece. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 22 Dec 22:11 AEDT World Sailing invites bids to host LA28 Qualifiers World Sailing invites bids to host LA28 Qualifiers And future Youth and Women's Match Racing Worlds World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport, is delighted to announce the bidding processes for Continental Olympic Qualifiers for the LA28 Olympic Games and the Last Chance Regatta, the final opportunity to qualify for the Games. by World Sailing Posted 22 Dec 21:18 AEDT World Sailing welcomes America's Cup Partnership World Sailing welcomes America's Cup Partnership Applauding the founding teams and supporting the collective commitment World Sailing, the international governing body for the sport of sailing, welcomes and is fully supportive of today's announcement of the formation of the America's Cup Partnership (ACP). by World Sailing Posted 22 Dec 20:34 AEDT America's Cup: Five teams announce entry America's Cup: Five teams announce entry Five teams from New Zealand, Great Britain, France, Switzerland and Italy have announced their entry Five teams from New Zealand, Great Britain, France, Switzerland and Italy have announced they have entered the 38th America's Cup. The five teams will become the Founding Partners of the America's Cup Partnership. by America's Cup Media Posted 22 Dec 19:16 AEDT World's best ILCA sailors ready to race in Hobart World's best ILCA sailors ready to race in Hobart In the 2026 Oceania and Australian ILCA Open and Youth Championships A massive fleet of ILCA dinghy sailors will assemble in Hobart in just over a week's time to contest the 2026 Oceania and Australian ILCA Open and Youth Championships. by Jane Austin / RYCT Posted 22 Dec 17:01 AEDT True South World Premiere on January 11 True South World Premiere on January 11 Get set for the premiere of an amazing Hobart tale at Mrs Macquarie's Chair on January 11 Ahead of its national cinema release in 2026, Heckler and Match Point have announced that the landmark Australian documentary True South will have its World Premiere at Sydney's prestigious Westpac OpenAir Cinema on 11 January 2026. by Jillian Heggie Posted 22 Dec 15:12 AEDT PredictWind GPS Tracking Model makes debut PredictWind GPS Tracking Model makes debut GPS Tracker page is free for all users, connecting to a DataHub unlocks next-level precision New GPS Tracking page blends live vessel tracking, rich journey storytelling, and advanced offshore reliability all-in-one seamless platform. by Casey Hodges Posted 22 Dec 12:00 AEDT New and improved Swiss Army Knife New and improved Swiss Army Knife Racing it won't be easy. Enjoying Palm Beach XI should be a Hallelujah Moment! Racing it won't be easy. Owing to the complexities of angles, horsepower, one daggerboard down, the other daggerboard up, C-Foils extended, C-Foils retracted, Leeward Elevator down, Windward Elevator up, and the list would just extend from there… by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 22 Dec 09:23 AEDT Merry Christmas from all at A+T Merry Christmas from all at A+T Gift yourself a Watch App that works with A+T Instruments! Any Android (Wear OS) or Apple watch, phone or tablet can display all the A+T processor data including rig data and special channels. by A+T Instruments Posted 21 Dec 23:00 AEDT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 7 and 8 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 7 and 8 The Yandoo team continue to show their class in all conditions The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake continued to show their class in all conditions when they won the 2025-26 NSW 18ft skiff Championship after another incredibly crazy weather day on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 21 Dec 22:29 AEDT The Ocean Race Atlantic Impact Partner announced The Ocean Race Atlantic Impact Partner announced 11th Hour Racing driving sustainability, science, ocean literacy and gender equity This partnership builds on The Ocean Race and 11th Hour Racing's longstanding relationship to collaborate on initiatives that advance ocean science and literacy, sustainable event excellence, and equity and inclusion in offshore sailing. by The Ocean Race Posted 21 Dec 22:23 AEDT Happy Holidays from Ensign Yachts! Happy Holidays from Ensign Yachts! Wishing you a festive, happy, and safe holiday season The Ensign Yachts team would like to wish you a festive, happy, and safe holiday season and the very best for the new year! by Ensign Yacht Group Posted 21 Dec 10:00 AEDT Record 100 entries for Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 Record 100 entries for Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 Anticipation is growing as Naples and Sorrento prepare to host the prestigious event As the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 approaches, the event has already attracted more than 100 entries from 16 countries, confirming it as one of the most anticipated sailing events of the year. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 20 Dec 22:22 AEDT Entries open for the 30th Superyacht Cup Palma Entries open for the 30th Superyacht Cup Palma Europe's longest-running superyacht regatta enters a new era The Superyacht Cup Palma will celebrate its landmark 30th anniversary in 2026, combining three decades of racing heritage with expanded class options that reflect the evolving world of superyacht competition. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 20 Dec 21:15 AEDT 17th China Cup International Regatta 17th China Cup International Regatta 30 FD Future dinghies race over four days in Shenzhen The 17th China Cup International Regatta kicked off on the 12th of December over four competition days till the 16th of December 2025. by Carren Shi Posted 20 Dec 19:15 AEDT A Race That Defines Offshore Performance A Race That Defines Offshore Performance Two Iconic Teams, One Unforgiving Race Every year, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race draws the world's attention to one stretch of ocean on the east coast of Australia. 628 nautical miles of unpredictable weather systems, unforgiving ocean conditions, extreme fatigue and consequence. by Zhik Posted 20 Dec 15:00 AEDT Australian Foiling Sprint Championship 2025/26 Australian Foiling Sprint Championship 2025/26 Louis Tilly and Bridget Conrad: Welcome to the All-Stars! The Australian Foiling Sprint Championship delivered two days of epic sprint racing. The Aussies lead the way with the sprint formats, having held dedicated sprint events at national and state level since 2024. by WASZP Class Posted 20 Dec 10:10 AEDT 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds overall 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds overall Britain and Poland Crowned 29er Youth World Champions in Vilamoura The Youth World Sailing Championship concluded today in Vilamoura, delivering a week of high-level racing and intense international competition across the 29er class. by 29er Class Posted 20 Dec 10:05 AEDT Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 overall Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 overall Champions crowned in Vilamoura Eleven Youth Sailing World Championship gold medallists were crowned on Friday as action came to an exciting conclusion in Vilamoura. by World Sailing Posted 20 Dec 07:12 AEDT Armstrong Women's Week - Tarifa 2025 Armstrong Women's Week - Tarifa 2025 Armstrong Foils' Women's Week celebrates the powerful and global community of female foilers Armstrong Foils' Women's Week celebrates the powerful and global community of female foilers who are shaping the future of our sport. by Jen Tyler, Armstrong Foils Posted 20 Dec 06:00 AEDT Under the Skin of Argo Under the Skin of Argo How a MOD70 Is Prepared to Race the Atlantic Have there been any major structural or systems checks as part of bringing Argo back to race-ready condition for the Transat? by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Dec 00:27 AEDT Top offshore sailor reflects on Pyewacket 70 Top offshore sailor reflects on Pyewacket 70 The Volvo70, Pyewacket 70 is in top shape and ready to add to her racing legacy under a new owner. "There's one thing I'll say to anybody who is looking to buy a previously owned boat - this Pyewacket 70 in perfect condition. You wouldn't know it wasn't a brand-new boat.” One of the best of the highly successful Volvo 70s is ready for a new owner. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 19 Dec 23:28 AEDT Blistering Jules Verne Trophy start for Sodebo Blistering Jules Verne Trophy start for Sodebo Mainsail hook hampers The Famous Project CIC The Ultim Trimaran Sodebo, with Skipper Thomas Coville and his team, started their Jules Verne Trophy round the world record attempt on the evening of 15th December 2025, and have made an incredible start as they head down the Atlantic. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Dec 22:50 AEDT The Allen Hardware Handbook – 2025 Recap Issue The Allen Hardware Handbook – 2025 Recap Issue Behind-the-scenes engineering, and updates from the wider Allen sailing community Behind-the-scenes engineering, and updates from the wider Allen sailing community, including new and specialist hardware developments, insights into boats and classes using Allen gear, and the latest news from our Team Allen sailors. by Allen Posted 19 Dec 20:00 AEDT Going where few dare Going where few dare Clipper Race sailors conquer the Roaring Forties After battling the conditions faced in the Roaring Forties, the ten teams competing in the Clipper 2025-26 Race have arrived into Fremantle, Australia. by Clipper Ventures Posted 19 Dec 16:20 AEDT Mini Globe Race headling home and into history! Mini Globe Race headling home and into history! The final leg to Antigua begins December 28th Five years spent wondering about this Southern Ocean challenge. 1000 miles of unpredictable fast changing weather swirling around the Cape of Good Hope, mixing with the ship breaking Agulhas current. Would they survive? Could they even get through? by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 19 Dec 15:44 AEDT Testing the stealth of The Jackal Testing the stealth of The Jackal In the 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race Entries have closed for the 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race with race newcomers and experienced race campaigners going head-to-head as they make the intrepid voyage down the West Coast of Tasmania to Hobart. by Jane Austin / ORCV Media Posted 19 Dec 15:18 AEDT Sail Port Stephens unveils expanded Race Village Sail Port Stephens unveils expanded Race Village Designed to connect sailors, spectators, and the wider community Sail Port Stephens is set to enter a new era in 2026 with the launch of an expanded Race Village, delivering a vibrant onshore experience designed to connect sailors, spectators, and the wider Port Stephens community like never before. by Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club Posted 19 Dec 15:10 AEDT Emirates Team NZ: Kiwis hard at two-boat training Emirates Team NZ: Kiwis hard at two-boat training The Hauraki Gulf has become the stage for high-intensity internal competition As 2025 draws to a close, Emirates Team NZ are not winding down for the holidays just yet. Instead, the Hauraki Gulf has become the stage for high-intensity internal competition, with the team maximising their time on the water. by Emirates Team NZ Media Posted 19 Dec 13:35 AEDT Palm Beach XI Christened in Sydney Palm Beach XI Christened in Sydney A Legend Reborn for The 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race After an extraordinary five-month sprint, Mark Richards and his team are nearing completion of a transformation few would attempt on a yacht of this pedigree. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 19 Dec 08:30 AEDT Australian Sailing Team for 2026 named Australian Sailing Team for 2026 named Bringing together familiar faces and an exciting new wave of athletes The Australian Sailing Team (AST) for 2026 has been confirmed, bringing together familiar faces and an exciting new wave of athletes as the team builds momentum toward LA 2028. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 19 Dec 08:20 AEDT