Conditions totally opposite to those of the opening JJ Giltinan race, but the result was the same . . . a win for Yandoo of John Winning Jr.
Sailing News
Star Bacardi Cup – Finally Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen
Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen USA/GER avoided the final race pitfalls to finally claim the Bacardi Cup.
JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship – Race 1
Defending JJ Giltinan champion Yandoo team powered to victory on Sydney Harbour in first race of 2026 Championship, the George Calligeros Trophy.
British America’s Cup Challenge – GB1 A long-term vision
Sir Ben Ainslie has shared how the GB1 team is building towards the 38th America’s Cup in the first episode of the State of Play series this campaign.
Star Bacardi Cup – Scheidt and Sperry post a second win to push the door open
Robert Scheidt and Austin Sperry (BRA) pushed the door open with a second win to take the Bacardi Cup title to a final race showdown
JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff pre event on Sydney Harbour
The JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship pre event Invitation Race got under way on Sydney Harbour Friday
Hetairos Smashes Round Antigua Record on day 1
218ft Dykstra/Reichel-Pugh ketch Hetairos, smashed the SYCA Round Antigua Race record at Superyacht Challenge Antigua
Star Bacardi Cup – Scheidt and Sperry win the day but Cayard and Kleen close the door
No let up in the tension on day 4 with Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen finally giving up a race win to Robert Scheidt and Austin Sperry (BRA).
USA crew joins 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship
The 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship, starts Friday, with a 27-boat fleet set to line up on Sydney Harbour from 6–15 March.
Star Bacardi Cup – Day 3 Cayard and Kleen make it three back-to-back wins
Day 3 of the Star Bacardi Cup at Biscayne Bay and Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen (USA) took their third race win
470 European Championship to test new Olympic medal series format
The 2026 470 mixed European Championships are from 6 to 14 March. The Championship will serve as a testing ground for the new Olympic medal series format
Star Bacardi Cup – Day 2 was a remarkable repeat finish for the top 3
Day 2 of the Star Bacardi Cup at Biscayne Bay finished with a remarkable repeat finish for the top 3