SailGP: Fremantle turns on a sizzler SailGP: Fremantle turns on a sizzler Fremantle turned out one of the most action-packed days of SailGP, now in its sixth season. Renowned for the action seen forty years ago in the 1986/87 America's Cup, Fremantle took the old and a new generation of sailing fans, right back to where the America's Cup left off. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 17 Jan 18:45 AEDT SailGP: Artemis, U.S. and DS France in lockstep SailGP: Artemis, U.S. and DS France in lockstep New Zealand out for the weekend after a shocking collision with the Swiss in Race 1 The Rolex SailGP Championship's 2026 Season opener has already wrought havoc across the fleet – with New Zealand out for the weekend after a shocking collision with the Swiss in Race 1. by SailGP Media Posted 17 Jan 20:38 AEDT 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff Championship day 1 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff Championship day 1 Strong winds earlier in the day forced race officials to alter the race schedule The Yandoo team of Micah Lane, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake grabbed the lead shortly after the start and despite a strong challenge from the Shaw and Partners Financial Services team over the concluding stages of the race led all the way. by Frank Quealey Posted 17 Jan 17:14 AEDT 2026 Australian Contender Nationals Overall 2026 Australian Contender Nationals Overall Mark Bulka wins the final showdown in a cracking 20+ knot Nor Easter The final showdown saw Mark Bulka (Vic) take out the 2026 Australian Contender Nationals with 2 bullets in a cracking 20+ knot Nor Easter. by Ross Hansen Posted 17 Jan 16:05 AEDT 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 5 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 5 Argo's record triumph after five days of Atlantic warfare Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo (USA) has claimed Multihull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, crossing the finish line off English Harbour, Antigua, on Friday 16 January at 12:31:15 UTC. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 17 Jan 09:34 AEDT NZ ILCA Nationals - Sea breeze stunner NZ ILCA Nationals - Sea breeze stunner Ideal conditions for today's three races for the 100 boat ILCA fleets The sea breeze filled in just before todays scheduled 1pm start time, providing ideal conditions for today's three races for the 100 boat ILCA fleets to be completed on a warm, sunny, stunning Bay of Islands day. by Nick Page Posted 17 Jan 08:56 AEDT America's Cup: "Road to Naples" starts in Sardinia America's Cup: "Road to Naples" starts in Sardinia The first Preliminary Regatta will take place in the Gulf of Angels, home of Luna Rossa. The Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup starts the ‘Road to Naples' with the announcement of the Region of Sardinia & City of Cagliari as the first Host Venue for the initial Preliminary Regatta to take place in May 2026 by Sail-World/America's Cup Media Posted 17 Jan 08:08 AEDT 2026 GWA Season gets underway in Germany 2026 GWA Season gets underway in Germany Boot Düsseldorf again kicks off year with special Indoor event The 2026 GWA wingfoil season is set for a groundbreaking year with the emphasis very much on the exciting and fast-evolving Surf-Freestyle discipline, which is scheduled to enjoy eight World Cup events around the world. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 17 Jan 03:39 AEDT Argo takes Line Honours in RORC Transatlantic Race Argo takes Line Honours in RORC Transatlantic Race Argo has set a new Multihull Race Record for the RORC Transatlantic Race Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo (USA) has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. Argo crossed the finish line outside English Harbour Antigua on Friday 16th January 2026 at 12:31:15 UTC. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 17 Jan 00:44 AEDT 2025 SailGP Champions Team back in action 2025 SailGP Champions Team back in action 'Wet and wild conditions' at 2026 Season opener in Perth Just seven weeks after winning the Rolex SailGP Championship's 2025 Season Grand Final - and the $2m prize - Emirates GBR is back in action for the opener of the 2026 Season. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 16 Jan 22:49 AEDT The Famous Project CIC at the equator The Famous Project CIC at the equator 48th day at sea and now sailing in the northern hemisphere The eight sailors of The Famous Project CIC have been sailing since last night at 20 hours and 53 minutes standing upwards. They crossed the equator on their 48th day at sea and are now sailing in the northern hemisphere. by Agence TB Press Posted 16 Jan 19:51 AEDT Fremantle Doctor shakes up fleet Fremantle Doctor shakes up fleet Ahead of Rolex SailGP Championship's 2026 Season Opener The Rolex SailGP Championship's 2026 Season gets under way this weekend in Perth - with the fleet already reeling from early encounters with the venue's infamous 'Fremantle Doctor'. by SailGP Posted 16 Jan 19:39 AEDT Maximize protection with FlexForce Westuits Maximize protection with FlexForce Westuits Wetsuits trusted and worn by the best Vaikobi's groundbreaking FlexForce range of sailing wetsuits bings you the ultimate in innovation, performance, and unmatched comfort for paddlers and sailors who need to stay warm but still be nimble. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 16 Jan 18:36 AEDT GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race entries open GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race entries open The countdown is on with today marking 195 days till Australia's newest ocean race The countdown is on with today marking 195 days till Australia's newest ocean race, the GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race kicks off on the 30th July. With the official release of the Notice of Race today, entries are now open for the 2026 race. by Southport Yacht Club Posted 16 Jan 18:25 AEDT SailGP casualties continue to mount SailGP casualties continue to mount The casualty list continued to climb at the first SailGP event of Season 6. It was confirmed to this morning's SailGP Preview Session that Spain would not be competing this weekend due to the damage sustained to a T-Foil and its case during a test session yesterday. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 16 Jan 18:21 AEDT SailGP: Spain out of Freo event SailGP: Spain out of Freo event SailGP confirm that Spain is out of the first event of Season 6 due to yesterday's crash damage. Spain's Los Gallos SailGP suffered board case damage, board damage and hull damage in a nosedive in Freo on Thursday. It was announced at the start of Friday's media conference that the team will not be competing in the weekend's racing. by SailGP Media Posted 16 Jan 13:18 AEDT Sodebo Ultim 3 maintains a lead Sodebo Ultim 3 maintains a lead After a month on an attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy For exactly one month now, the crew of Sodebo Ultim 3 has been dedicated to their attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy. Having set sail on December 15th, they have achieved record times at the three great capes and have also set new records. by Sodebo Ultim 3 Posted 16 Jan 04:47 AEDT AMAALA Yacht Club signs partnership with WMRT AMAALA Yacht Club signs partnership with WMRT Reinforcing the Red Sea's emergence as a significant sailing destination AMAALA Yacht Club today announced a landmark strategic partnership with the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) and the Women's World Match Racing Tour (WWMRT), further reinforcing the Red Sea's emergence as a significant sailing destination. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 16 Jan 04:14 AEDT Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht Video Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht Video We speak to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and William Ward The fleet of yachts is currently under construction, and to find out more, I spoke to the legendary sailor and founder of the race, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, as well as the Clipper Ventures CEO William Ward. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Jan 02:52 AEDT Musto Australian Optimist Championship overall Musto Australian Optimist Championship overall Sydney's Walter Heeley has been crowned champion in Hobart Sydney's Walter Heeley has been crowned the 2026 Australian Optimist Open Champion after a blistering week of sailing on the River Derwent in Hobart. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 15 Jan 22:54 AEDT Twilight sailing sets the scene for SailGP Perth Twilight sailing sets the scene for SailGP Perth Back-to-back twilight sailing welcomed world-class SailGP talent to Perth ahead of SailGP Perth. In the lead-up to SailGP Perth, the Swan River has played host to two memorable twilight sailing experiences, welcoming some of the world's top SailGP athletes alongside well-known Western Australian sailing legends at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club. by Swan River Sailing Posted 15 Jan 22:51 AEDT The Finn - Five Years On The Finn - Five Years On Many thought the final Finn Olympic regatta was the end of the road for the class Many thought the final Finn Olympic regatta, being raced in 2021, was the end of the road for the Finn, and the class would dwindle into dinghy park obscurity. by Cameron Tweedle Posted 15 Jan 22:22 AEDT A constant challenge for Team Banque Populaire A constant challenge for Team Banque Populaire What lies ahead in 2026 for the IMOCA and Ultim teams Team Banque Populaire is preparing for a particularly busy season. Aboard Banque Populaire XI, an ambitious solo and crewed program is on the horizon, with victory as the sole objective. by Voile Banque Populaire Posted 15 Jan 20:44 AEDT NZ ILCA Nationals - A glorious Day 1 NZ ILCA Nationals - A glorious Day 1 Two great races in solid hiking conditions today for the first day of the NZ ILCA championships Two great races in solid hiking conditions today for the first day of the NZ ILCA championships, and already its clear that the form book is right on the money and there are going to be some really close contests for top honours in many of the fleets. by Nick Page Posted 15 Jan 19:26 AEDT Escribano & Kenyon crowned Junior World Champions Escribano & Kenyon crowned Junior World Champions The future of windsurfing took centre stage this week in Geraldton, Australia The future of windsurfing took centre stage this week as Spain's Javier Escribano Toribio and Australia's Sarah Kenyon were crowned 2025 Junior World Champions at the World Junior Wave Grand Final in Geraldton with the World Windsurf Tour and PWA. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 15 Jan 18:19 AEDT SailGP Perth - Season 6 Launch SailGP Perth - Season 6 Launch Zhik is on the water supporting the Black Foils and the United States SailGP Team The fastest boats in the world are back on the water as SailGP opens a new season at full speed. The Perth event will kick off 2026 with two days of racing in Fremantle on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January. by Zhik Posted 15 Jan 17:46 AEDT Rag & Famish Hotel 2025-26 Rag & Famish Hotel 2025-26 Young 18ft skiff team's big rookie season North Sydney's Rag & Famish Hotel has been an 18ft skiff sponsoring partner with the Australian 18 Footers League since 1996 when the late George Calligeros, the hotel's owner, decided to financially support his son's sailing career. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Jan 17:12 AEDT SailGP: Black Foils fill coaching gaps SailGP: Black Foils fill coaching gaps Matt Steven and Olympic silver medal winner Will McKenzie in the Coaching Booth this season. The Black Foils sailing team will have the support of experienced coach Matt Steven and Olympic silver medal winner Will McKenzie in the Coaching Booth this season. by Ben Mackley Posted 15 Jan 12:11 AEDT Announcing the Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht Announcing the Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht 4th Generation Clipper Race Fleet of 12 new yachts under construction After 30 years circumnavigating the planet the world's most challenging ocean adventure has announced a multi-million GBP investment in an exciting new yacht design for the next-generation 12-yacht fleet. by Clipper Race Posted 15 Jan 11:01 AEDT 2026 Australian Contender Nationals Day 3 2026 Australian Contender Nationals Day 3 The final showdown: Who takes the podium? It's the final day of the 2026 International Contender Australian Championship at SLMASC, and the tension on the water is at an all-time high! We have just two races left to decide the national rankings. by John Humphries Posted 15 Jan 10:56 AEDT Webinar: North Sails Rolex Sydney Hobart Debrief Webinar: North Sails Rolex Sydney Hobart Debrief Join North Sails experts Alby Pratt, Mark Bradford and Rob Greenhalgh for a lively panel discussion Join North Sails experts Alby Pratt, Mark Bradford and Rob Greenhalgh for a lively panel discussion hosted by North Sails President Ken Read, as they break down the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and share key strategies to prepare for the season. by North Sails Posted 15 Jan 07:00 AEDT 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 4 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 4 MOD70s ignite Atlantic afterburners Four days into the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has fully escaped the Canary Islands and locked into the rhythm of the trade winds. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 15 Jan 05:20 AEDT Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 Season begins Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 Season begins The historic port city of Perth, Western Australia is expected to deliver a thrilling opening event The Rolex SailGP Championship begins this weekend, as Fremantle, Western Australia prepares to host its inaugural event from Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 January. by Influence Sports & Media Posted 15 Jan 00:37 AEDT Musto Australian Optimist Championship day 5 Musto Australian Optimist Championship day 5 A frustrating day in Hobart It was a frustrating day for 150 Optimist dinghy sailors and race management today with light winds causing the postponement of sailing for most of the day in the 2026 Musto Australian International Dinghy Championship under way in Hobart. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 14 Jan 21:11 AEDT Norman R. Wright & Sons' history on show in Sydney Norman R. Wright & Sons' history on show in Sydney A once in 117-year showcase will moor at The Australian National Maritime Museum A once in 117-year showcase will moor at The Australian National Maritime Museum, 16 to 20 January 2026. by ATL Composites Posted 14 Jan 20:49 AEDT J/24 Hodges Sandringham Australian Championship J/24 Hodges Sandringham Australian Championship Kurt Dammeier from Seattle sets a new benchmark for the Australian fleet An invitation to Kurt Dammeier from Seattle to come to Oz prior to the 2026 Worlds has set us a new benchmark in Australia to aim for. by Adam Keyes-Tilley and Simon Grain Posted 14 Jan 18:32 AEDT SailGP: Artemis Racing crew member injured SailGP: Artemis Racing crew member injured Chris Draper goes for a tumble during training in Fremantle Artemis Racing and Emirates Team NZ crew member Chris Draper, was injured in a training incident on Tuesday in Fremantle, ahead of the first event of Season 6 of SailGP. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 14 Jan 18:04 AEDT GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update: At Point Nemo GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update: At Point Nemo A Transpacific Express - A life-changing milestone Last night, the Class40 BELGIUM OCEAN RACING - CURIUM, skippered by Benoit Hantzperg and Djemila Tassin, passed Point Nemo. by Sirius Events Posted 14 Jan 16:49 AEDT SailGP: Not for the faint-hearted SailGP: Not for the faint-hearted Updated: A first look at the F50's test sailing on Tuesday in the Fremantle Doctor . Updated: Lindsay Preece of Ironbark Photos gives a first look at the F50's test sailing in Fremantle on Tuesday in the Fremantle Doctor. Most of the competing teams are featured - 11 videos. by Sail-World.com Posted 14 Jan 13:51 AEDT 2026 Australian Contender Nationals after Day 3 2026 Australian Contender Nationals after Day 3 The battle intensifies and the leaderboard starts to take shape Day 3 saw the battle intensify and the leaderboard start to take shape. It is a classic showdown between some of the best in the business! by Ross Hansen Posted 14 Jan 11:48 AEDT Musto Australian Optimist Championship day 4 Musto Australian Optimist Championship day 4 Leaders streaking ahead in Hobart Walter Heeley was all class on the first day of the three-day finals' series in the 2026 Australian Optimist Dinghy Championship in Hobart today. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 14 Jan 11:08 AEDT Race Yachts New Builds & Brokerage Race Yachts New Builds & Brokerage Including a rare opportunity to step into a fully optimised J/99 Ever thought about, or dreamt of, racing the Rolex Sydney Hobart? Or taking on the ultimate challenge of double-handed offshore sailing? by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 14 Jan 07:00 AEDT 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 3 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race day 3 Full throttle westbound: The Atlantic opens up Three days into the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has committed fully to the classic southern escape from the Canary Islands, with every boat choosing to dive south along the African coast before turning west toward Antigua. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 14 Jan 02:36 AEDT Top 6 Sailors of 2025 - The Data Is In Top 6 Sailors of 2025 - The Data Is In Every year competitive sailing becomes more data-driven Every year competitive sailing becomes more data-driven - and 2025 was no exception. by Cyclops Marine Posted 13 Jan 20:36 AEDT SailGP: Team lists announced for Freo SailGP: Team lists announced for Freo More than 23 crew changes for the start of Season 6, plus a new team SailGP have published the crew lists for Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix, the opening event of Season 6, which will be contested this weekend in Fremantle. The list is the first to be published since the close of the Transfer Window in early January. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 13 Jan 14:24 AEDT Vaikobi's New Impact Caps! Vaikobi's New Impact Caps! You asked for a stylish, lightweight solution to head protection across foil, wind and surf You asked Vaikobi for a stylish, lightweight solution to head protection across foil, wind and surf. Introducing the new Impact-Tested range of bump hats... ready to make an impact on your confidence and safety, not your head! by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 13 Jan 13:00 AEDT One Course. Two Yachts. A Shared DNA. One Course. Two Yachts. A Shared DNA. Ongoing innovation unite Palm Beach XI and Palm Beach XII Offshore racing insight, new appendages, radical C-foil development, and ongoing innovation unite Palm Beach XI and Palm Beach XII at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 13 Jan 10:05 AEDT Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit resumes this weekend Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit resumes this weekend The Nautilus Braids Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit continues this weekend in Nelson. The Nautilus Braids Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit continues this weekend, with the fleet descending on the sunshine capital to be hosted by the Tasman Bay Cruising Club as part of the prestigious Nelson Regatta Week, 17 - 18 January. by Gareth Howard - Elliott 5.9 Association Posted 13 Jan 09:02 AEDT