From stocking fillers to push the boat out gifts From stocking fillers to push the boat out gifts Our pick of this year's top sailing gifts Whether you're looking for affordable stocking fillers or splashing out on the latest sailing kit, here are this year's gift ideas for the sailors in your life. by Sarah Heron Posted 11 Dec 07:00 EST Clipper Race fleet arrive in to Fremantle Clipper Race fleet arrive in to Fremantle A WA welcome after taking one of the world's toughest sailing challenges This week, the Clipper Race fleet arrived in to Fremantle, WA - with 15 Aussie nationals amongst its crew including a doctor from Perth and a firefighter from Victoria. by Clipper Ventures Posted 11 Dec 01:30 EST 2025 Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta Preview 2025 Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta Preview A record fleet of 36 classic yachts is expected for the three-day regatta The best-looking boats in Australia will be on display this weekend (12-14 December) for the 2025 Club Marine Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta, hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA). by CYCA Posted 11 Dec 00:29 EST The record 2025 year in numbers for SailGP The record 2025 year in numbers for SailGP SailGP cements its position among the world's fastest-growing sport and entertainment propertie SailGP – the most exciting racing on water – has cemented its position among the world's fastest-growing sport and entertainment properties, closing its 2025 Season - here's a look back on Season 5's statistics by SailGP Media Posted 10 Dec 16:57 EST Will Harris talks IMOCA and offshore sailing Will Harris talks IMOCA and offshore sailing This month Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast hosts talented British offshore sailor Will Harris The duo get things underway with a brief reflection on Will's podium place finish in the recent 2025 Transat Café L'Or, which saw him sail to a second place finish sailed with 11th Hour Racing's Frankie Clapcich. by Shirley Robertson Posted 10 Dec 16:04 EST The heart of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race The heart of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race Every entry racing under IRC has the chance of winning overall Beyond the front-running contenders of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race lies a remarkable group of sailors for whom the 3,000-mile crossing represents something deeper than just the pursuit of corrected-time victory. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 10 Dec 11:26 EST Celebrating the RORC Caribbean 600 supporters Celebrating the RORC Caribbean 600 supporters Antigua is celebrated globally as one of the finest sailing destinations The RORC Caribbean 600 owes its extraordinary energy, atmosphere and enduring success to the unwavering support of its partners and the spirit of Antigua & Barbuda - elevating the race into one of the most memorable offshore experiences in the world. by Louay Habib Posted 10 Dec 05:19 EST Inclusion Championships set new benchmark Inclusion Championships set new benchmark World Sailing event in Oman more than lived up to its promise Four days of inspiring racing have concluded in Mussanah, Oman - and with them, a landmark moment in the evolution of global inclusive sailing. by RS Sailing Posted 10 Dec 03:00 EST Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 6 Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 6 IMEI Barnabas Build breaks the dominance of the top three boats with a late win The Manly 16ft club championship title race is increasingly becoming a race in two, despite IMEI Barnabas Build breaking the dominance of the top three boats with a late win in heat six on Saturday. by Adam Lucius Posted 10 Dec 02:40 EST 18ft Skiff Academy Success 18ft Skiff Academy Success Graduates who have what it takes Sporting organisations don't always 'get it right' when they try something different to improve the competition or overall standard within their ranks, so it's good to be able to praise the Australian 18 Footers League. by Frank Quealey Posted 10 Dec 00:55 EST Could the decline of Linear TV benefit sailing? Could the decline of Linear TV benefit sailing? The rise of YouTube has changed how we watch sport I really enjoyed the highlights of SailGP this season. When there's wind it is exciting racing with some of the best sailors on the planet battling it out on identical boats. The problem was, I didn't watch any of it live. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Dec 13:00 EST Olympic gold medal-winning duo to reunite Olympic gold medal-winning duo to reunite On board Emirates GBR SailGP Team F50 for 2026 SailGP Season 5 Champions, Emirates GBR, has announced its new signing for the 2026 season, reuniting an Olympic gold medal-winning partnership for the first time in five years. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 9 Dec 03:52 EST Sailing in Paradise - escape the winter blues! Sailing in Paradise - escape the winter blues! Thailand's stunning Royal Varuna Yacht Club offers incredible sailing throughout the year During the winter months in the northern hemisphere, the Royal Varuna Yacht Club can give visiting sailors some of the best warm water sailing available and the club welcomes guests from around the world. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Dec 03:00 EST Iain Jensen returns home Iain Jensen returns home BONDS Flying Roos reveal all-Australian team line-up for SailGP season The BONDS Flying Roos have today revealed an all-new, all-Australian crew line-up ahead of the 2026 SailGP season, headlined by the return of Australian Olympic gold medallist Iain 'Goobs' Jensen. by SailGP Australia Posted 9 Dec 02:52 EST World Sailing Inclusion Championships overall World Sailing Inclusion Championships overall Final day drama decides medals at Mussanah, Oman The last day of the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by Oman Sail, brought the event to a close with dramatic racing, jubilation and a sense of triumph amongst all participants. by World Sailing Posted 9 Dec 02:50 EST Globe40 Leg 3 Update Globe40 Leg 3 Update Credit Mutuel takes the lead at the Bass Strait Today, Tuesday 9th December, Ian Lipinski and Amélie Grassi, aboard CREDIT MUTUEL, will be at the head of stage 3 of the GLOBE40 at the entrance to the Bass Strait at the end of the day (around 07.00 UTC). by Sirius Events Posted 9 Dec 02:44 EST Australian Maxi Championship overall Australian Maxi Championship overall A pair of heavy hitters have ratcheted up the pressure on their rivals A pair of heavy hitters have ratcheted up the pressure on their rivals ahead of this year's Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race with resounding victories in the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on a picturesque Sydney Harbour today. by CYCA Media Posted 9 Dec 02:15 EST Evolution of Vaikobi's PFD for action Wind Sports Evolution of Vaikobi's PFD for action Wind Sports If you're a sailor, foiler or wind frother, you are not going to want to miss new Vaikobi VXS PFD A New evolution of our popular VX Wind Sports PFD… The NEW VXS has been seriously upgraded, ready to perform for your next day on the water. by Vaikobi Posted 8 Dec 15:00 EST 2025 South American Championship overall 2025 South American Championship overall Scheidt & Kleen winning with a day to spare left a tight competition for the podium The 2025 Star South American Championship wrapped up in Rio de Janeiro with Brazilian sailing icon Robert Scheidt and his German crewmate Frithjof Kleen capturing the championship title in commanding fashion. by ISCYRA Posted 8 Dec 12:30 EST LOOR unveils 2026 Race Season LOOR unveils 2026 Race Season A full calendar of races for sailors seeking to advance their distance racing skills Lake Ontario Offshore Racing (LOOR) is pleased to announce the complete 2026 race season calendar, featuring six Lake Ontario Shorthanded Racing Series (LOSHRS) events and two signature challenges. by Lake Ontario Offshore Racing Posted 8 Dec 12:14 EST