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Show news Geographe Bay Race Week 2026 overall
All the elements of a great regatta come together in glorious synchronicity
Posted today at 12:46 am Geographe Bay Race Week 2026 day 4
Famed WA 'wind whisperer' Ron Jensen brings the breeze with him
Posted on 20 Feb Geographe Bay Race Week 2026 day 3
A cheeky blue staffy named 'Jed' steals the 'wind remote' overnight
Posted on 18 Feb Geographe Bay Race Week 2026 day 2
Racing on the sportsboat course blasted off right on schedule at 10am
Posted on 17 Feb Geographe Bay Race Week 2026 day 1
Racing in full swing on the stunning waters off Busselton
Posted on 16 Feb Cowes Week opens entries for Bicentenary regatta
The iconic sporting events prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary
Posted on 13 Feb Three days to wait after 199 (and a half) years
Entries set to open for the 200th Cowes Week annual regatta
Posted on 10 Feb Geographe Bay Race Week 2026 preview
Western Australia sees some of the best sailing conditions in the world
Posted on 29 Jan World Maritime Merchants Forum Lipton Trophy 2025
A fleet of 61 boats took to the start line in a pursuit format
Posted on 7 Dec 2025 BMW Autumn Regatta 2025 concludes
The regatta featured seven one-design classes, Sportsboats, and Big Boats
Posted on 15 Sep 2025 Torbay Royal Regatta 2025
Fierce competition as Tor Bay delivers champagne conditions
Posted on 8 Sep 2025 Cowes Week 2025 Delivers Spectacular Racing
199th event completed in fine style
Posted on 19 Aug 2025 Cowes Week 2025 overall
Fabulous, flying finish
Posted on 8 Aug 2025 Cowes Week 2025 day 6
Breeze and competition ramps up
Posted on 7 Aug 2025 Youth Day at Cowes Week gallery from Ingrid Abery
Photos from Wednesday's racing in the Solent
Posted on 7 Aug 2025 Cowes Week 2025 day 5
Flying Jenny wins the Britannia Cup
Posted on 6 Aug 2025 Ladies Day at Cowes Week gallery from Tom Hicks
Cowes was at its very best on Tuesday after storm Floris had passed through
Posted on 6 Aug 2025 Cowes Week 2025 day 4
Racing women and mini-series winners
Posted on 5 Aug 2025 Ladies Day at Cowes Week gallery from Ingrid Abery
Capturing the crews on the Solent
Posted on 5 Aug 2025 Cowes Week 2025 Day 3
Weekend warriors and inspiring figures
Posted on 4 Aug 2025 Cowes Week 2025 Day 2
Tight racing, big waves and family fun
Posted on 3 Aug 2025 Cowes Week 2025 Day 1
Light winds, building breeze and spectacular racing
Posted on 2 Aug 2025 Cowes Week 2025: The countdown to race time begins
Anticipation is building for one of the world's most iconic regattas
Posted on 30 Jul 2025 Faithful look forward to Airlie Beach Race Week
Performance Racing category has already attracted 15 entries
Posted on 25 Jun 2025 ASBA launches Touring Trophy Series
The new leadership team brings experience, enthusiasm, and strong focus on inclusivity and planning
Posted on 16 Jun 2025 KiSS25: A carbon-built sportsboat
Designed to ignite a new International One-Design Class
Posted on 12 Jun 2025 Entries surpass 100 for Airlie Beach Race Week
74 Islands Distillery has signed up as Naming Rights Sponsor
Posted on 15 May 2025 For the love of slightly larger, even faster boats
Bring it on. No chicken chutes allowed. Celestial, the newest Cape 31 in Oz is up and racing
Posted on 4 May 2025 Come to ABRW where fun doesn't set with the sun
60 entries received just a short time after entries opening
Posted on 16 Apr 2025 For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26
Chickens, eggs, and boats. Until now, had never, ever put that lot together!
Posted on 6 Apr 2025
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    Geographe Bay Race Week 2026
    © TP72 Nautical imagery     Geographe Bay Race Week 2026
    © TP72 Nautical imagery     Rush were second in inshore mono at the 2026 Surf to City race
    © Ben Kelly     World Maritime Merchants Forum Lipton Trophy 2025
    © RHKYC / Luke van der Kamp     World Maritime Merchants Forum Lipton Trophy 2025
    © RHKYC / Luke van der Kamp     Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 2 - Antidote, RSA118
    © Paul Wyeth / HWS     Skeeter won every race in the Sports Boats - 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week
    © Andrea Francolini / ABRW     REO Speedwagon on the boil - 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week
    © Andrea Francolini / ABRW     Chase is on in the Trailables - 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week
    © Andrea Francolini / ABRW     A Kiss worked a treat on day 1 of 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week
    © Andrea Francolini / ABRW     Tigger on Day 5 - Cowes Week 2025
    © Paul Wyeth / www.pwpictures.com     Black Betty - Airlie Beach Race Week
    © Andrea Francolini / ABRW     The Cube - Airlie Beach Race Week
    © Andrea Francolini / ABRW     Don't Panic - Airlie Beach Race Week
    © Andrea Francolini / ABRW     REO Speedwagon - Airlie Beach Race Week
    © Andrea Francolini / ABRW     KiSS25
    © KiSS Yachting     KiSS25
    © KiSS Yachting     KiSS25
    © KiSS Yachting     Shaw Thing at the Qld border on her way to Airlie Beach Race Week in 2022
    © Tom Griffiths     A Sports Boat showdown - Airlie Beach Race Week 2024
    © Andrea Francolini     Cayman 28 by Mills Design
    © Code Yachts     Cayman 28 by Mills Design
    © Code Yachts     Cayman 28 by Mills Design
    © Code Yachts     Cayman 28 by Mills Design
    © Code Yachts     Cape 26 Sail Plan (07-03-)
    © Mills Design     Cape 26 Overview
    © Mills Design     Cape 26 Bow
    © Mills Design     Cape 26 folding bowsprit
    © Mills Design     Cape 26 Cockpit
    © Mills Design     Cape 26 folding bowsprit
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