Glimpse Inside Grand Prix Sailing's Biggest Wins Glimpse Inside Grand Prix Sailing's Biggest Wins Read the story behind North Sails' standout victories In 2025, the world's top racing programs didn't just win, they redefined what success looks like. Behind the scenes, North Sails partnered with teams to deliver strategy, expertise, and relentless support, helping them reach their version of the podium. by North Sails Posted 12 Jan 01:30 AEDT Announcing the 2026 49erFX Open Series Announcing the 2026 49erFX Open Series The series will kick off in Valencia, Spain The 2026 49erFX Open Series is set to return with an exciting European circuit, offering a full season of high-quality racing, great venues, and a welcoming environment for teams entering or developing in the 49er class. by 49erFX Class Posted 11 Jan 21:40 AEDT New Cape Horn record for Sodebo Ultim 3 New Cape Horn record for Sodebo Ultim 3 Will their lead over IDEC Sport be enough? Thomas Coville and the crew of Sodebo Ultim 3 have rounded Cape Horn, the last of the great Capes in their circumnavigation, in a record time of 26 days, 4 hours, 46 minutes and 25 seconds. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Jan 21:27 AEDT GC Sails 18ft Skiff Team GC Sails 18ft Skiff Team A new Queensland team on the move A good quality three-boat team from Queensland will represent the Brisbane 18ft Sailing Club when the fleet lines up on Sydney Harbour from Saturday, 17 January at the 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 11 Jan 18:22 AEDT Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships overall Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships overall A completely different test for the fleet on the dramatic final day The ninth and final race of the 2026 Skelcon 16 and 13 Ft Skiff Championship delivered a completely different test to the fleet, with conditions a sharp contrast to the previous day. by Belmont 16s Sailing Club Posted 11 Jan 18:09 AEDT Newcomer Raven favourite for IMA Trophy Newcomer Raven favourite for IMA Trophy The favourite is certainly the most ground-breaking in the RORC Transatlantic Race Leading away from Lanzarote after Sunday's 1230 start of the RORC Transatlantic Race will be the maxi monohulls, jockeying for monohull line honours into the race's new destination of Antigua. by International Maxi Association Posted 11 Jan 18:04 AEDT America's Cup: Cagliari tipped for first event America's Cup: Cagliari tipped for first event Reliable Italian sources are speculating that the first Preliminary Regatta for the 2027 America's C Reliable Italian sources are speculating that the first Preliminary Regatta for the 2027 America's Cup will be held in Cagliari, Sardinia - the home of seven time Italian Challenger, Luna Rossa. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 11 Jan 14:00 AEDT GJW Direct 50th Bloody Mary GJW Direct 50th Bloody Mary Back-to-back wins for Pank's Firefly Jono Pank and Isobel Bretherton won the GJW Direct Bloody Mary Pursuit Race, the sixth leg of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series, held at Queen Mary Sailing Club on Saturday 10th January 2026. by Tony Bishop Posted 11 Jan 07:59 AEDT 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 5 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 5 Experience prevails as Williams marches into Shenzhen final Ian Williams has advanced to the final of the WMRT in Shenzhen, overcoming former world champion Nick Egnot-Johnson/ Knots Racing in a light-wind semi-final match to remain on track for a potential record ninth match racing worlds title. by WMRT Posted 11 Jan 03:46 AEDT 2026 Moth Australian Nationals overall 2026 Moth Australian Nationals overall The final days were dominated by extreme and thoroughly testing conditions The final days of the 2026 Australian Moth Open Championships were dominated by extreme and thoroughly testing conditions, ultimately forcing the abandonment of racing and delivering a regatta conclusion firmly dictated by Mother Nature. by Shane Baker Posted 11 Jan 01:11 AEDT Meet Belgium's 49erFX Team Meet Belgium's 49erFX Team Isaura and Anouk open the doors to their daily routine at the highest level of our sport Our Day in the Life video series continues, and after kicking things off with the Nacra 17 class, we're excited to feature our first 49erFX team—Belgium's Isaura Maenhaut & Anouk Geurts. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 11 Jan 00:16 AEDT X-Yachts events to look forward to in 2026 X-Yachts events to look forward to in 2026 The 2026 calendar is already filling with opportunities to connect, sail, and celebrate The 2026 calendar is already filling with opportunities to connect, sail, and celebrate our shared passion for life on the water. From international regattas to relaxed owners' gatherings and inspiring boat shows, we look forward to welcoming you. by X-Yachts Posted 10 Jan 23:00 AEDT Musto Australian Optimist Championship day 1 Musto Australian Optimist Championship day 1 Strong winds keep Opti sailors ashore in Hobart Tasmania's strong winds have kept 150 keen Optimist dinghy sailors ashore on Race Day One of the 2026 Musto Australian Optimist Dinghy Championship in Hobart. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 10 Jan 20:27 AEDT Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships Day 5 Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships Day 5 All set for a final day showdown at Belmont 16s Sailing Club The competition clearly isn't over until the final race. The 16ft Skiff National Championship is shaping up as a two-skiff showdown, with Bosker holding a two-point lead over Belmont 16s' Shade to Order. by Belmont 16s Sailing Club Posted 10 Jan 20:20 AEDT 2026 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship overall 2026 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship overall Final podium places decided after Sail Inc. claimed the title with a day to spare With Nick Press and Andrew Hay (Sail Inc., NSW) claiming the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour yesterday, with a day to spare, it was all to play for today, to decide the remaining podium placings. by Di Pearson, 12ft Skiff Media Posted 10 Jan 19:57 AEDT GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update: New 24-hour distance record GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update: New 24-hour distance record Belgium Ocean Racing - Curium covered 459.78 nautical miles yesterday This second edition of the GLOBE40 is proving to be one for record-breaking feats. The Class40 BELGIUM OCEAN RACING - CURIUM, skippered by Benoit Hantzperg and Djemila Tassin, has once again broken the 24-hour distance record by Sirius Events Posted 10 Jan 19:06 AEDT Liv Hägström tops the 2025 Women's Global Rankings Liv Hägström tops the 2025 Women's Global Rankings Swedish WASZP All-Star narrowly finishes tge year ahead of Hawaii's Pearl Lattanzi Swedish WASZP All-Star Liv Hägström ends 2025 at the top of the table, narrowly finishing ahead of Hawaii's Pearl Lattanzi. by WASZP Class Posted 10 Jan 18:50 AEDT 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 4 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 4 Final Four emerge after thrilling Quarterfinals Day four at the WMRT Final Shenzhen Baoan for the 2025 Match Racing World Championship saw the final four skippers emerge from a challenging and hard fought quarterfinals in light and unpredictable airs. by WMRT Posted 10 Jan 05:03 AEDT Inside RORC Transatlantic Race navigator's mind Inside RORC Transatlantic Race navigator's mind How three elite strategists are reading the Atlantic RORC Race Officer Chris Jackson sets the scene for the weather outlook, setting the strategic backdrop for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 10 Jan 04:32 AEDT 2026 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship Day 5 2026 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship Day 5 Press and Hay clinch the title with a day to spare Nick Press and Andrew Hay (Sail Inc., NSW) have clinched the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour, with a day to spare, after winning both of today's races. by Di Pearson, 12ft Skiff Media Posted 9 Jan 23:01 AEDT 29er Australian Championship at Sandy Bay 29er Australian Championship at Sandy Bay Tomishima and Sadlik crowned champions after 5 action-packed days of racing The 2026 29er Australian Championship concluded today at Sandy Bay Sailing Club, following five action-packed days and 14 races of high-quality racing. by Amy Potter Posted 9 Jan 21:41 AEDT Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships Day 4 Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships Day 4 A small-rig north-easterly provides a spectacular course Champagne conditions on Belmont Bay today at the 2026 Skelcon 16 ft & 13ft Australian Skiff Championship, with a small-rig north-easterly providing a spectacular course. by Belmont 16s Sailing Club Posted 9 Jan 20:41 AEDT 150 Optimist sailors ready for Derwent action 150 Optimist sailors ready for Derwent action As the 2026 Australian Optimist Dinghy Championship kicks off The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania plays host to another huge sailing regatta this week with 150 Optimist dinghy sailors converging on Sandy Bay for the 2026 Australian Optimist Dinghy Championship. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 9 Jan 19:16 AEDT Marine Auctions: January Online Auctions Marine Auctions: January Online Auctions The bidding will open on Friday 23rd January at 5am AEST The bidding will open on Friday 23rd January at 5am AEST and will close on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 2pm AEST. Settlement Thursday 5th February 2026. by Marine Auctions Posted 9 Jan 17:50 AEDT STS Young Endeavour returns to Festival of Sails STS Young Endeavour returns to Festival of Sails Australia's greatest sailing celebration is set for a spectacular beginning Australia's greatest sailing celebration is set for a spectacular beginning, with the iconic STS Young Endeavour confirmed as the official start boat for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race presented by Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong. by Festival of Sails Posted 9 Jan 17:16 AEDT Seventh National Title for Wearn in Hobart Seventh National Title for Wearn in Hobart Demanding 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open Championships wraps up The 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open Championships have wrapped up after a demanding and highly competitive week of racing on Hobart's River Derwent. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 9 Jan 16:10 AEDT Age no barrier at 12ft Skiff Interdominions Age no barrier at 12ft Skiff Interdominions Ask a skiff sailor what the hardest boat is to sail and most will nominate the 12ft skiff Ask a skiff sailor what the hardest boat is to sail and most will nominate the 12ft skiff, a development class sailed by two crew and providing some of the hairiest downwind rides imaginable and it has attracted young and older sailors alike. by Di Pearson, 12ft Skiff Media Posted 9 Jan 12:18 AEDT 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 3 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 3 Egnot-Johnson and Borch fight through to the quarterfinals The knockout stage of the 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final is set after a high-pressure day of repechage racing in the heart of Shenzhen, where survival was the only objective and mistakes proved costly. by WMRT Posted 9 Jan 03:43 AEDT How to follow the RORC Transatlantic Race How to follow the RORC Transatlantic Race Track the fleet, follow via the race website & social media Race fans can keep up-to-date with the RORC Transatlantic Race via the race website and social media. by RORC Press Posted 9 Jan 02:50 AEDT 29er shines at Kidzink Pearl Cup in Dubai 29er shines at Kidzink Pearl Cup in Dubai Youth sailing meets learning in Dubai The 29er International Class is pleased to share the official press release from the inaugural Kidzink Pearl Cup, an international youth sailing event held in Dubai in December 2025. by 29er Class Posted 9 Jan 02:37 AEDT 2026 Moth Australian Nationals Day 4 2026 Moth Australian Nationals Day 4 Another entertaining day on the water Another entertaining day on the water, with the wind clearly undecided about whether it was coming or going. by Shane Baker Posted 8 Jan 23:42 AEDT ILCA Oceania AUS Open & Youth Championship overall ILCA Oceania AUS Open & Youth Championship overall Wearn and Thomson crowned as the new Australian ILCA Champions It was mission accomplished for Matt Wearn and Emma Plasschaert on the final day of sailing in the 2026 Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championships in Hobart today. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 8 Jan 23:27 AEDT 2026 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship Day 4 2026 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship Day 4 C-Tech makes it three in a row Kiwis Alex Vallings and Fraser Brown (C-Tech) topped up their win of yesterday with a further two bullets on Day 4 of the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour. by Di Pearson, 12ft Skiff Media Posted 8 Jan 21:02 AEDT America's Cup: Still waters run deep America's Cup: Still waters run deep The partnership between the 2024 AC team American Magic and SailGP is just one pending move. Today's announcement of of a partnership between 2024 America's Cup team, American Magic is the first of public airing of several developments that have been ongoing within America's Cup and SailGP circles for several months. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 8 Jan 13:12 AEDT American Magic partners with SailGP American Magic partners with SailGP Providing SailGP teams access to world-class facilities in Pensacola, Florida SailGP has established its first long-term training base at the state-of-the-art American Magic performance and innovation center in Pensacola, Florida. by SailGP Media Posted 8 Jan 11:33 AEDT American Magic opens high performance centre American Magic opens high performance centre The American Magic High Performance Center (AMHPC) opens at the Port of Pensacola American Magic opened the American Magic High Performance Center (AMHPC) at the Port of Pensacola today, marking a milestone in the team's mission to build a world-class sailing and performance platform in the United States. by American Magic Posted 8 Jan 11:18 AEDT 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 2 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 2 Shock upsets as world no. 3 and no. 4 exit WMRT Final in Shenzhen Two of the highest-ranked skippers in world match racing were eliminated on Day Two of the 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final in Shenzhen Bao'an, as treacherous light-wind conditions delivered a major upset and blew the competition wide open. by WMRT Posted 8 Jan 03:37 AEDT XR 41 - IRC Version Hits the Water XR 41 - IRC Version Hits the Water Increased stability and noticeably stronger upwind and reaching capability We're excited to announce that the IRC-optimized XR 41 has officially been launched and completed its first rounds of testing. by X-Yachts Posted 8 Jan 01:30 AEDT 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race Runners & Riders 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race Runners & Riders A highlight of the 2026 global offshore racing calendar starts on Sunday The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race is ready to start from Marina Lanzarote on Sunday 11 January. The race will see 21 teams take on the 3,000 nautical-mile voyage west across the Atlantic to Antigua. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 8 Jan 01:17 AEDT ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 5 ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 5 Queensland's Mara Stransky leads the Aussie females Queensland's Mara Stransky is the leading Australian female sailor in the ILCA 6 Gold Fleet competing in the 2026 Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championships in Hobart. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 7 Jan 21:41 AEDT GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update Leaders cross the antimeridian Today at 06:45:31 UTC and 06:50:19 UTC, the two leaders of the GLOBE40, BELGIUM OCEAN RACING - CURIUM and CREDIT MUTUEL, crossed the antimeridian, giving the former a 4'48" advantage. by Sirius Events Posted 7 Jan 20:33 AEDT 2026 Moth Australian Nationals Day 3 2026 Moth Australian Nationals Day 3 What was planned as a race turned into a full-blown four-hour water adventure It was one of those days on the water — the kind where the forecast shrugs its shoulders and says, "You're on your own." by Shane Baker Posted 7 Jan 20:08 AEDT 62nd Australian Sabot Championships overall 62nd Australian Sabot Championships overall Alyssa Mathieu makes history to secure the national title The 62nd Australian Sabot Championships concluded in spectacular fashion at Airlie Beach, delivering a week of high-quality racing that highlighted the depth of junior sailing talent from across Australia. by Richard Billett Posted 7 Jan 17:29 AEDT 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 1 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 1 High drama marks opening day in Shenzhen The opening day of the 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final, running from 6-11 January in Shenzhen China, delivered high-intensity racing from the first start, with no shortage of close calls and razor-thin margins amongst the sixteen competing teams. by WMRT Posted 7 Jan 06:44 AEDT The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 38 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 38 Alexia, Dee, Annemieke, Rebecca, Deborah, Molly, Támara and Stacey round Cape Horn It was 14.14 UTC on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, when The Famous Project-CIC's IDEC SPORT Maxi Trimaran, led by her highly international crew composed of Alexia, Dee, Annemieke, Rebecca, Deborah, Molly, Támara and Stacey rounded Cape Horn. by Agence TB Press Posted 7 Jan 03:54 AEDT Video: Exclusive Benjamin Schwartz Interview Video: Exclusive Benjamin Schwartz Interview Co-skipper of Sodebo Ultim 3 on Jules Verne Trophy attempt Today we have an exclusive Q&A with Benjamin Schwartz, co-skipper of Sodebo Ultim 3 from the Pacific Ocean during their Jules Verne Trophy record attempt around the world. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Jan 23:05 AEDT ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 4 ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 4 Wearn rules River Derwent and it's Moving Day for the ILCA 6 Women Australia's Matt Wearn has taken a commanding lead in the 2026 ILCA Oceania and Australian Open Championship in Hobart on Day Four of sailing, taking a lead of 16 points in the ILCA 7 Class, into the penultimate day of racing. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 6 Jan 22:34 AEDT Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships Day 2 Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships Day 2 Fantastic Michael Chittenden and the full results Fantastic Michael Chittenden and the full results on day 2 of the 2026 Skelcon Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships at Belmont 16s Sailing Club. by Belmont 16s Sailing Club Posted 6 Jan 22:12 AEDT