News & Events

December 24, 2025

Image: Brin-Liddell-and-Rhiannan-Brown Photo Credit: Sailing-Energy   The Australian Sailing Team (AST) for 2026 has been confirmed, bringing together familiar faces and an exciting new wave of athletes as the team builds momentum toward LA 2028.   Sitting at the pinnacle of Australian Sailing’s High…

December 24, 2025

Image: Joan Lorraine expects to be among the action Photo credit:  Michael Currie Entries have closed for the 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race with race newcomers and experienced race campaigners going head-to-head as they make the intrepid voyage down the West Coast…

December 24, 2025

Founding teams unite to unleash the potential of the America’s Cup, introducing a professional structure and stable sporting calendar to the 174-year-old competition. The America’s Cup Partnership (ACP)  announced the formation of an historic alliance between the founding teams of sailing’s pinnacle event. This…

December 13, 2025

Image: Sailing Maritimo 100 Credit: Andrea Francolini In the milestone 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which has attracted 133 entries, Maritimo will compete with two stand-out yachts. One is the most luxurious 100-footer ever to enter the race, and the other is…

December 12, 2025

The following media release has been supplied by Maritime Safety Queensland and includes important safety advice for Queensland boaties, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in marine safety and boating conditions. Extreme Weather Season Now Underway Maritime Safety Queensland is urging…

December 12, 2025

The following media release has been supplied by SailGP and includes official race results and season outcomes, shared here for AFLOAT Magazine readers with an interest in international sailing regattas and high-performance yacht racing. Emirates Great Britain Crowned 2025 Season Rolex SailGP Champions Emirates…

December 12, 2025

Image: Otto Henry and Shaun Connor in action Credit: Down Under Sail   Sail Melbourne once again demonstrated why Port Phillip is known for world-class racing, serving up a full mix of conditions across four demanding days. Hosted by Royal Brighton Yacht Club, the multiclass…

December 12, 2025

Image: Sydney Sailmakers (left) & Sail Inc slug it out Credit: Phil Franlin  Defending champion, Sail Inc., has taken out the 12 foot skiff NSW Championship, sailed over two weekends on a mix of courses in a variety of conditions,…

December 12, 2025

Image: Marine Rescue Middle Harbour responded to a grounded vessel in late November Credit: MRNSW Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state returned 823 people safely to shore during November, completing more than 370 search and rescue missions, including 108…

December 12, 2025

Image: Australian Sailing – SailLAB in action   Australian Sailing has officially launched SailLAB, an exciting new free STEM education program designed to bring the science and innovation of sailing directly into Australian classrooms.   Developed with support from the Western Australian Government’s Strategic…

November 28, 2025

Image: The man’s boat is returned to shore by volunteers on board Marine Rescue NSW vessel Iluka Yamba Credit: MRNSW Volunteers from Marine Rescue Iluka Yamba rescued a man from the Clarence River after his boat overturned off Goodwood Island.

November 26, 2025

  Day 4, “the finals” of the 2025 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship began with a delayed start as the race committee waited for “any” breeze to build. A gentle, variable north-easterly surface promised a tricky day of light, shifting breeze as the…