Competitive-Sailing Articles
The Flying Dutchman Australian Championship 2026, hosted on the beautiful waters of Lake King, Metung, set sail amidst an atmosphere of high energy and competition. Day one saw participants taking on an engaging triangular course, with 13 boats sailing for gold.
Four-time-world champions Peter Bevis and Ian McCrossin were among the leaders after the initial day. However, the competition was heating up with two races already completed on day one. Mark Henger and Matt Bismarck, the reigning Australian and New Zealand champions, managed to reach the windward gates first in race one. However, they faced stiff competition from McCrossin and Bevis in Lupicus 60 AUS33.
25-01-2026
For Beyou, 49, this race could mark a long-awaited return to the top step of the podium — his first major win since the 2020 Vendée Arctique. For co-skipper Lagravière, victory would cement his dominance in this transatlantic classic, giving him an unprecedented third consecutive win following triumphs in 2021 and 2023 with Thomas Ruyant.
Charal in Command – A Masterclass at Sea Now on the 11th day at sea, the duo has widened the gap to over 114 miles ahead of Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar aboard MACIF Santé Prévoyance, the reigning IMOCA Globe Series leaders.
10-11-2025
After six days of fast, fierce, and finely balanced racing, the curtain has come down on the 2025 ILCA Under-21 European Championships & Open European Trophy, hosted by the renowned JK Mornar Yacht Club in Split.
05-11-2025
The International Moth Winter Championship 2025, held at Rutland Sailing Club, proved to be a thrilling two-day sailing spectacle, showcasing both fierce competition and innovatively designed vessels.
22-10-2025
A Swedish Powerhouse Returns to the Global Stage.
The world of high-octane professional sailing has just received a seismic jolt. Sweden’s internationally acclaimed Artemis Racing has confirmed its long-anticipated comeback, officially entering the Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 Season as the newly rebranded Artemis SailGP Team.
20-10-2025
The Gulf of Genova has become the stage for high drama in The Ocean Race Europe 2025. After more than 400 nautical miles of pressure-cooker racing on Leg 4, the fleet is compressing once again. And right at the heart of the action – in home waters – is Italy’s own Allagrande Mapei Racing, fighting tooth and nail for the lead.
11-09-2025
As the 40th Hamilton Island Race Week, presented by AMEX, enters its final stretch, the scoreboard is beginning to reveal its champions. Some divisions are all but wrapped up, while others promise a nail-biting showdown in Saturday’s final island passage race.
02-09-2025
Lowestoft Sea Week 2025 brought an exhilarating mix of competitive spirit and camaraderie, with unexpected weather conditions and high-stakes competition.
27-07-2025
Melbourne, VIC – Under crisp winter skies and a solid northerly breeze, the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 1 delivered spectacular racing this weekend. With 36 boats lining up for the start, competitors were treated to classic Port Phillip conditions – shifting winds between 10 to 20 knots, flat seas, and plenty of tactical opportunities.
26-06-2025
Honours to Zoulou, skippered by 84-year-old Peter Cunningham
09-06-2025
Competitive spirits soared as the WASZP Welsh Championship unfolded on the tranquil waters of Bala Sailing Club.
05-05-2025