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Peter “Billy” Merrington, Ian McKillop and Tom Fountain have won the TLC Healthcare Etchells Australasian Summer Championship, the first part of the Festival of Sails 2026.

We’d been in supermaxi, mini maxi, double hander and serious weather mode for what seemed like some time. Then, as is the case at this time of year, there are a plethora of Australian Championships that get run, especially for OTB classes.

In 2025, the world’s top racing programs didn’t just win, they redefined what success looks like. Behind the scenes, North Sails partnered with teams to deliver strategy, expertise, and relentless support, helping them reach their version of the podium.

IM24CA, in conjunction with the USM24CA, and the CM24CA, has issued the Notice of Series for the 2026 North American Sailing Series, formally confirming the events included in the Series and outlining key updates to the overall championship structure.

World-class racing, Olympic-level sailors, and one of Europe’s most reliable sailing venues, the 2026 470 Class European Championship for Mixed Crews promises an unforgettable week of top competition.

Since 2019, the EurILCA Sustainability Programme has evolved from a handful of ideas into a set of concrete actions that now shape how our events are organised across Europe.

Thomas Coville and the crew of Sodebo Ultim 3 have rounded Cape Horn, the last of the great Capes in their circumnavigation, in a record time of 26 days, 4 hours, 46 minutes and 25 seconds.

The 2026 49erFX Open Series is set to return with an exciting European circuit, offering a full season of high-quality racing, great venues, and a welcoming environment for teams entering or developing in the 49er class.

A good quality three-boat team from Queensland will represent the Brisbane 18ft Sailing Club when the fleet lines up on Sydney Harbour from Saturday, 17 January at the 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff Championship.

The ninth and final race of the 2026 Skelcon 16 and 13 Ft Skiff Championship delivered a completely different test to the fleet, with conditions a sharp contrast to the previous day.