News - Australian Sailing

1122Trekkee, A Triumphant Return to Japan

Under full spinnaker and charging in at 11.5 knots, Japanese entrant 1122Trekkee, made a spectacular entrance as the second boat to finish the race.

VIC Events

Tue 22 Apr 2025

Zhik Youth Sail VIC 2025 Wrap Up

Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club was once again the perfect venue for the Zhik Youth Sail VIC Coaching Clinic and Championship

National VIC Events

Thu 17 Apr 2025

Dash to the Finish in Osaka

The Melbourne to Osaka Double-Handed Yacht Race is turning into a dash to the finish, as staggered starters converge on Osaka.

VIC Events

Thu 17 Apr 2025

Zero sets the Benchmark for Melbourne Osaka Cup

The IMX40 yacht Zero is the first boat to cross the finish line in the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup, arriving in Osaka at 07:00:18 (GMT+9) on April 15.

VIC Events

Tue 15 Apr 2025

Race On: Elapsed Time Will Decide It All

As the first yachts approach the finish line in Osaka, the outcome of the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup remains wide open.

VIC Events

Mon 14 Apr 2025

Lining up on Final Approach to Osaka

As the main fleet continues to close the gap on the earlier starters, they may never quite catch Zero, now on final approach to Osaka.

VIC Events

Mon 14 Apr 2025

Japanese Yachts Lead the Charge into Osaka

The first boats to reach Osaka in the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup may both fly the Japanese flag.

VIC Events

Mon 14 Apr 2025

Home is Calling in Melbourne Osaka Cup

With just under 700 nautical miles to go, Zero has officially entered Japanese waters. But their journey is far from over...

VIC Events

Thu 10 Apr 2025

ZHIK Youth Sail VIC 2025 Preview

The 2025 ZHIK Victorian Youth Sail Championships get underway this weekend with 116 young sailors competing at the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club.

VIC Events

Wed 09 Apr 2025

Chasing Osaka with The Secretary

There’s a powerful community spirit behind the 5,500nm Melbourne Osaka Cup, with support showing up in every port and with every challenge. Whilst Alive may have just overtaken The Secretary, a J44 skippered by Paul Schulz and Dave Kenny, it’s not a true race moment.

VIC Events

Wed 09 Apr 2025

Cloud Games in the Doldrums

For mother-and-daughter duo Annette Hesselmans and Sophie Snijders aboard Fika, a Najad 490, recent days have been a masterclass in patience and persistence.

VIC Events

Tue 08 Apr 2025

Zero in for the last 1000 miles

As the Melbourne Osaka Cup enters its fifth week, the distance between the first and last starter has narrowed to just over 2000 nautical miles, with all now outside Australian waters.

VIC Events

Tue 08 Apr 2025

Quick Thinking Averts Disaster for Magellan

In the early hours of Sunday, April 6, quick thinking and cool heads aboard Magellan averted what could have been a race-ending rig failure, just off Ambitle Island in Papua New Guinea.

VIC Events

Mon 07 Apr 2025

Alive Charges North as the Fleet Span Out Across 2,500nm

Alive is on the move silently closing in on the fleet and picking off competitors one by one. The race now stretches over 2,500 nautical miles, with boats scattered from Queensland through to Micronesia.

VIC Events

Mon 07 Apr 2025

ILCA Under 21 World Championships heading to Sandringham in 2027

The International Laser Class Association has awarded the 2027 ILCA Under-21 World Championships to ILCA Vic in Melbourne, Australia.

National VIC Events

Fri 04 Apr 2025

Gambles Made During Melbourne Osaka Cup

The Solomon Islands serve as a gatekeeper for the fleet, posing challenges for the most seasoned sailors. Co-skippers Peter Dowdney and Grant Chipperfield made an educated gamble...

VIC Events

Thu 03 Apr 2025

International Women’s Day Webinar Showcases Trailblazing Women in Sailing

Over 65 participants tuned in last week for an inspiring International Women’s Day webinar, hosted by sailing commentator and SheSails ambassador Nic Douglass, to celebrate the achievements of women in sailing and explore ways to accelerate action in the sport, the theme of International Women’s Day this year. The event featured a powerhouse lineup of speakers who shared their personal journeys, challenges, and visions for the future of women in sailing.

National SheSails ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 03 Apr 2025

Roaring Forty Returns to the Melbourne Osaka Race

"Quitting Lasts Forever." True to that spirit, Roaring Forty has re-entered the race at just after 12 on April 2nd after successfully repairing their boom.

VIC Events

Wed 02 Apr 2025