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Casey still leads after tricky third day at Finn World Masters

After two more races on Wednesday, Brendan Casey, from Australia, still leads the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia.

QLD

Thu 26 Feb 2026

Come join us for the 34th Australian Women’s Keelboat

The first all-women’s keelboat regatta ever held in Australia is on again over the King’s Birthday weekend from 5-8 June, when Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) will host the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) on Port Phillip, so enter online now where you will also find the Notice of Race.

VIC

Thu 26 Feb 2026

Are you registered for Zhik Youth Sail 2026?

Zhik Youth Sail 2026 is set to deliver another outstanding season of coaching, racing and inspiration for Australia’s junior and youth sailors.

National SA QLD VIC NSW TAS WA NT

Thu 26 Feb 2026

RSYS celebrates 25th Anniversary Hardy Cup, showcasing world class youth match racing on Sydney Harbour

The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron proudly hosted the 25th Anniversary Hardy Cup International Youth Match Racing Regatta (U23) last week, welcoming elite youth teams from across Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America for four days of high intensity match racing on Sydney Harbour.

NSW

Wed 25 Feb 2026

Discover Sailing Centre in Focus – Port Curtis Sailing Club

Founded in 1941 as the Port Curtis Aquatic Club and renamed in 1947, Port Curtis Sailing Club (PCSC) has been part of Gladstone’s maritime story for more than 80 years.

National QLD

Wed 25 Feb 2026

Marko Kolic wins only race on second day of Finn World Masters

Marko Kolic, from Italy, won the only race possible on the second day of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. However, Australia’s Brendan Casey has extended his lead to three points at the top, from Spain's Rafa Trujillo in second and Britain’s Lawrence Crispin in third. There are 107 Finns from 16 countries taking part.

QLD

Wed 25 Feb 2026

First ever Territory sailor selected for the Australian Sailing National Youth Squad

At only 14 years old Fynn has become the first ever Territory sailor to be selected for the Australian Sailing National Youth Squad, marking a huge milestone in Fynn’s quest to represent Australia at Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

Tue 24 Feb 2026

Brendan Casey sets the pace on opening day of Finn World Masters

Brendan Casey is the early leader at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia, after two race wins on the opening day, Monday.

QLD

Tue 24 Feb 2026

Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta – don’t miss the action!

The weekend of 7 and 8 March is coming up quickly, so for those who are yet to enter the 2026 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta.

NSW

Tue 24 Feb 2026

South Australia’s iconic freshwater races unite for long weekend regatta

The Goolwa-Milang Regatta Weekend will return to the waters between Goolwa and Milang from 6-8 March 2026, bringing together all types of sailors and boats for three days of racing between the two iconic waterside towns.

Tue 24 Feb 2026

The 56th Finn World Masters opened in Brisbane

The Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters was opened Sunday evening at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. Just over 100 sailors from 18 nations are entered for the event. A series of eight races is scheduled from Monday 23 February to Friday 27 February.

QLD

Tue 24 Feb 2026

Australian Sailing releases Participation Plan for Sailing in Australia

Australian Sailing has today launched the Participation Plan for Sailing in Australia, a whole-of-sport roadmap designed to grow participation in sailing

National SA NT NSW ACT QLD WA VIC TAS

Mon 23 Feb 2026

Alessandro Marega becomes first Italian to win Finn Gold Cup

Alessandro Marega has won the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup after an incredible week of world class sailing at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia.

National

Fri 20 Feb 2026

Conditions change and points tighten at Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane

Hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia, Wednesday brought scorching hot weather, with wind from 7-12 knots, and free pumping only turned on for the second race.

QLD

Fri 20 Feb 2026

Championships lure players to Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta

The 2026 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta, to be held over the weekend of 7 and 8 March is sure to be a memorable one, not only is the annual event turning 21, but it is also hosting three major class championships.

NSW

Thu 19 Feb 2026

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: On your mark… get set…

It toppled all previous records by selling out in just shy of 10 minutes last year - and unsurprisingly, Townsville Yacht Club (TYC) has been inundated with calls from those wanting to secure early entry into 2026 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) - the most sought after ticket on the Australian yachting scene.

QLD

Thu 19 Feb 2026

How times are changing – and fast!

Almost 100 years of Manly 16ft Skiff Club history is a race away from being turned on its head after Red Pumps Red tightened its grip on the 2025/26 club championship with back-to-back podium finishes at the weekend.

NSW

Wed 18 Feb 2026

Geographe Bay Race Week Day 3

Well, Day 3 of GBRW26 had a very interesting start! Rumour has it that the Race Director's dog (a cheeky blue staffy named 'Jed') stole the 'wind remote' overnight and buried it in the garden! With the obvious outcome - a classic Geographe Bay glass out!!

Wed 18 Feb 2026