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14 Nov, 2019
Eco warriors
Ecostore has formed a two-year partnership with New Zealand sailors, Peter Burling and Blair Tuke,...
03 Apr, 2017
Boss of Propulsion
Twin Disc Pacific have been appointed exclusive distributor for the innovative Seatorque Marine...
20 Mar, 2020
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Zhik introduces new Junior Steamer and Wetsuits for younger sailors.
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24 Dec, 2023
Composite collab
It’s a long way from Townsville to Paris, and Australian Olympic kite-foiler, Breiana Whitehead...
24 Oct, 2023
Furling first
The first ever production catamaran furling boom system has been introduced by Lagoon Catamarans.
31 Jan, 2022
Power Ewincher
Following the success of the Ewincher 1 since its introduction in 2017, the brand is launching a...
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02 Feb, 2021
Man overboard
A solo sailor was rescued eight hours after being pitched overboard in rough seas off Australia’s...
02 Jul, 2020
Quick dash
B&G, the world’s leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, has announced the...
01 Jul, 2020
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A Cruising Code Sail can often be the missing link between a genoa and a gennaker for cruising...
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19 May, 2020
Float on
Industry reminded to get on board with float-free EPIRBs.
31 Mar, 2020
Weekend warriors
Volvo inflatable lifejacket technology now available for weekend sailors.
20 Mar, 2020
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Zhik introduces new Junior Steamer and Wetsuits for younger sailors.
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Luxury sailboat builder Mishi Yachts unveiled deta

Luxury sailboat builder Mishi Yachts unveiled details of its stunning 31-metre cruising sloop project at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024.
Measuring 7.3-metres at the beam and 31-metres overall, and with naval architecture by Taka Yacht Design and Atilla Eren for the interiors, the boat’s high topsides guarantee plenty of interior space, without sacrificing those all-important proportions.
More via link in our bio.⚓️@mishiyachts
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Austral

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Australian Sailing Awards, presented 1 November at Dockside, Cockle Bay in Sydney.
Double Olympic gold medallist and Paris 2024 closing ceremony Flag Bearer, Matt Wearn won the Male Sailor of the Year Award and was inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame.
After an impressive 12 months that saw her claim the overall trophy at the 53rd Trofeo Princesa Sofia in April and finish ninth on Olympic debut at Paris 2024, Breiana Whitehead (QLD) was announced 2024 Female Sailor of the Year.
All this year’s winners and the inductees into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame via link in our bio.⚓️@austsail
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Emirates Team New Zealand lift the Louis Vuitton 3

Emirates Team New Zealand lift the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, the pinnacle of the sport and most hotly contested in this edition in Barcelona.
Smoke and glitter littered the evening skies as the whole team took to the stage to be officially presented with the America’s Cup – sport’s longest continually contested trophy that dates back to the first race in 1851 on a course around the Isle of Wight, in Great Britain.
Relive the celebrations via link in our bio.⚓️@americascup
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Peter Burling and Nathan Outteridge faced off agai

Peter Burling and Nathan Outteridge faced off against Sir Ben Ainslie and Dylan Fletcher in a media opportunity ahead of the “Battle in Barcelona” scheduled for Saturday 12 October.
The Press Conference began with the 173-year-old America’s Cup Trophy being led into the auditorium by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei followed by a stirring Haka to lay down the challenge with INEOS Britannia to contest the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match.
Racing starts Saturday 12 October with two scheduled races beginning at 1400 CET.
How to watch and all the background via link in our bio.⚓️@americascup
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‘To win the America’s Cup, first you have to w

‘To win the America’s Cup, first you have to win the Louis Vuitton Cup.’ It is one of the most famous phrases that surrounds this pinnacle sporting contest with the richest of histories dating back 173 years.
INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli will compete in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final to decide which of them will take on the America’s Cup holders, Emirates Team New Zealand, in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match.
Starts 26 September.
All the details and how to watch via link in our bio.⚓️@americascup
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After two days’ delay, Andoo Team Australia took

After two days’ delay, Andoo Team Australia took to the water for their first race of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup.
Skipper Cole Tapper described the first outing as relieving, exciting but a little disappointing. “It was really special to start” he said.
More on their first foray and how to follow the next day’s racing via link in our bio.⚓️@americascup
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Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, the team representing th

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, the team representing the Circolo della Vela Sicilia yacht club, secured their place in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final after a last race against NYYC American Magic.
Facing them now is a fired-up Challenger of Record, INEOS Britannia who secured their place in the Final yesterday having eliminated Alinghi Red Bull Racing 5–2.
More via link in our bio.⚓️@americascup
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Andoo Team Australia’s start in the UniCredit Yo

Andoo Team Australia’s start in the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup regatta has been delayed another day - with Group B now scheduled to get racing on September 20 in Barcelona.
The base camp is up and running with boxing kangaroos, a big G’day and a great test run on the Aussie barbecue yesterday with family and supporters ensuring they are getting plenty of attention in Port Olimpic.
Competition schedule and how to follow via link in our bio.⚓️@teamaustraliachallenge
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