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Back 2 Black Writes Another Chapter in the Rich History of the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
Sean Langman's Back 2 Black overcame an early setback to win the 2026 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, adding another memorable chapter to one of Australia's most respected offshore sailing classics.3 min read
A Chilly Departure and a Famous Passage: The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Once Again Tested Australia's Offshore Elite
Nearly four decades after its inaugural race, the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race continued to prove that offshore success depends as much on patience and seamanship as outright speed.3 min read
Round the Island Race Became a Journey of Recovery, Friendship and New Beginnings for the Stride Forward Crew
The 2026 Round the Island Race was about far more than finishing positions as a remarkable crew demonstrated how sailing can rebuild confidence, purpose and lives after serious injury.3 min read
Round Britain & Ireland Race 2026: The Next Generation Sets Sail for Offshore Sailing's Greatest Test
The Royal Ocean Racing Club's 2026 Round Britain & Ireland Race is more than another offshore contest. It is where ambition meets endurance as experienced veterans and young sailors tackle 1,800 unforgiving miles around Britain and Ireland.3 min read
Eckernförde Delivers a Spectacular Opening Day as Europe's Best Battle Baltic Conditions
The opening day of the 2026 European Championship delivered outstanding racing, powerful gusts and early championship statements as the Baltic reminded sailors why Eckernfrde is one of Europe's finest venues.3 min read
Unfurling New Horizons: International Marine Management Acquires Atlantic Refit Center, Steering into European Waters
Leading Caribbean refit powerhouse, International Marine Management (IMM), purchases Atlantic Refit Center in its strategic move into Europe. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for IMM as it expands its global footprint.2 min read
Foiling Fury Returned to Bermuda as SailGP’s 2026 Title Battle Tightened
The Rolex SailGP Championship returned to Bermuda’s Great Sound as title rivals clashed in high-speed foiling conditions, with shifting weather, crew reshuffles and championship pressure raising the stakes dramatically.5 min read
A maritime spectacular awaits as Naples becomes the backdrop for the Second Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta in late September 2026
The scenic Bay of Naples readies itself for the thrill of international sailing competitions, with it being announced as the host for the second Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta.2 min read
Cowes Week 2026: Two Centuries of Sail
COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT | The cannons are silent for now .. but already all eyes look to the 2026 bicentenary of the world’s oldest and most celebrated sailing regatta. Two hundred years of racing, rivalry, and revelry on the Solent — and next August, Cowes will once again take its place at the heart of global sailing culture for what promises to be a truly historic week.4 min read
From Arctic Ice Lines to Caribbean Trades — IMOCA’s 2026 Calendar Promised a Full-Throttle Year
The IMOCA Class entered 2026 with a five-race calendar blending solo endurance and fully-crewed intensity, setting the stage for one of the most demanding and technically advanced offshore seasons yet.3 min read
Riding the Wave of Demand, UK's Falmouth Harbour Invests £50,000 in High-Capacity Superyacht Moorings
Falmouth Harbour, a prominent deepwater port in the UK, amplifies its allure by investing £50,000 in advanced mooring buoys, accommodating an inflow of superyachts and large commercial vessels.1 min read