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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026: Australia’s Ultimate On-Water Showcase Returns

SCIBS has long been the Southern Hemisphere’s most influential on-water boat show — and 2026 promises to raise the bar again. Across the precincts, visitors can expect the latest marine innovation, premium yachts and powerboats, cutting-edge technology, gourmet food, live entertainment and a festival atmosphere designed for seasoned boat owners, first-time buyers and families alike. With tickets going on sale in February 2026, demand is expected to be strong. Subscribers will receive early alerts and access to exclusive offers, making it worth getting on the list early.
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026
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03-03-2026

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026: Australia’s Ultimate On-Water Showcase Returns

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026
© The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
SCIBS has long been the Southern Hemisphere’s most influential on-water boat show — and 2026 promises to raise the bar again. Across the precincts, visitors can expect the latest marine innovation, premium yachts and powerboats, cutting-edge technology, gourmet food, live entertainment and a festival atmosphere designed for seasoned boat owners, first-time buyers and families alike. With tickets going on sale in February 2026, demand is expected to be strong. Subscribers will receive early alerts and access to exclusive offers, making it worth getting on the list early.
03-03-2026

A New Chapter in Australia’s Offshore Racing Story

Few names in Australian sailing carry as much recognition as Sean Langman. With a career that spans everything from skiffs and classic restorations to maxis and modern offshore campaigns, Langman has built a reputation for versatility, ingenuity, and relentless competitiveness. He is a sailor who never backs down from a challenge, whether that means taking on the Rolex Sydney Hobart in a home-built skiff, or rebuilding older yachts and wringing every ounce of performance out of them.
16-10-2025

Fleet Departs Nice in Glamour Conditions as Leg 4 of The Ocean Race Europe Gets Underway

The Ocean Race Europe 2025 has reached its penultimate chapter, and it opened today in pure Mediterranean style. Nice delivered a sun-splashed send-off, the Bay of Angels shimmering as seven IMOCA crews unfurled their Code Zero sails and slipped the lines for Leg 4, a 550-mile loop around Corsica before the grand finale in Genova.
09-09-2025

Trans-Tasman Showdown Closes Day Three at Hamilton Island Race Week

Day three of Hamilton Island Race Week, powered by AMEX, was everything the Whitsundays are famous for – sunshine, steady trade winds, glamour yacht debuts and tight battles across every division – capped by a spectacular Olympic-class finale.
04-09-2025

A Festival of Sail in the Whitsundays

The 40th edition of Hamilton Island Race Week, presented by AMEX, is underway — a milestone celebration at Australia’s premier Whitsundays sailing and holiday paradise. More than 155 yachts are rigged and ready.
27-08-2025

Sleepless Hours Ahead as Porto’s Scoring Gate Looms Large

Two days into Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe, and the Bay of Biscay is dishing out exactly what everyone feared — flat seas, fickle breeze, and a fleet so tight you can throw a net over the top five. With Cape Finisterre closing fast, the sailors are staring down a long, sleepless night where one bad sail trim could cost everything.
25-08-2025