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June 17, 2026
World Sailing announced a'reunion of more than 400 sailing delegates from around the world in Qingdao China, between November 16 and 21. They will be able to influence the future of the sport. Qingdao in Shandong Province hosted the Olympic sailing event at the 2008 Beijing Games.
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June 14, 2026
Jessica Fox, an Australian canoeing legend, won gold at the Canoe'slalom World Cup held in Germany on Saturday. She redeemed herself from a weekend of disappointment. The 32-year old, who won two golds in the previous World Cup round held in Prague last weekend…
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June 11, 2026
The organisers announced that Charlie Dalin died at the age of 42. He set the 'Vendee Globe' record for the solo non-stop sailing race around the world in January 2025. Dalin was said to have died following a long cancer battle, according to media reports.
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May 13, 2026
Ferretti's second-largest investor, KKCG Maritime, said it had notified the Italian Government of possible breaches of so called golden power rules?ahead of a shareholder battle over boardroom renewal. Ferretti's biggest shareholder is China Weichai, with a stake of 39%.
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June 9, 2026
Imagine jumping from a window of a moving car at 100 kph in the rain, scurrying across the roof and trying to get back into the vehicle through the other side. Phil Kennard, the CEO of Canada's SailGP sailing team, would explain the high-speed racing to those who are not familiar with it.
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May 31, 2026
BONDS FlyingRoos, an Australian sailing team, beat Emirates GBR to win the New York Sail Grand Prix and their third consecutive SailGP victory. SailGP cancelled Saturday's racing after strong winds prevented the majority of the fleet from launching onto the Hudson River.
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May 24, 2026
Italy won the first 'America's Cup pre-regatta on 'Sunday. They beat New Zealand, who were defending in a showcasing of speed and resilience in their home waters. After eight races over three days between eight boats, Luna Rossa’s main crew won the leaderboard by just three points…
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May 23, 2026
The United States will not be competing in this weekend's America Cup preliminary regatta. However, they are closely monitoring the racing as they try to catch up with the rest after entering the fleet late for next year. Giles Scott, the sailing director for American Racing Challenger Team USA…
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May 21, 2026
Oakley Capital, a private equity firm, announced on Thursday that Christian Horner, former Red Bull Formula One boss and advisor to the company's board of directors is now advising it on premium sports investments. Horner, 52 was fired by Red…
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May 13, 2026
Australia has entered its first 'America's Cup' team in 25 years, for the 38th edition next year of the historic sailing competition in Naples, Italy. The Royal 'Prince Edward Yacht club announced on Wednesday that it had issued a notice of?Challenge? to the defending New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
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May 13, 2026
Next year, Australia will be launching its first challenge for the America's Cup in a quarter-century at the 38th edition of the prestigious regatta. The Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club announced on Wednesday that it had issued an Notice of Challenge against the New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
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May 10, 2026
Bonds Flying Roos from Australia won the Bermuda SailGP on Sunday. They beat Spain's Los Gallos, and Germany by Deutsche Bank to clinch their third win of the 2026 'SailGP' season. Tom Slingsby led the?Australian Team to victory in the Great…
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May 9, 2026
The Bermuda SailGP is the fifth round of the 2026 season. The U.S. SailGP Team finished third with 28 points. Australia and Spain tied on 32 after racing on the Great Sound in 'SailGPs fourth visit to Bermuda. Germany by Deutsche Bank is tied with Canada's NorthStar on 25. Taylor Canfield’s U.S.
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April 29, 2026
After a seven-year hiatus, the World Sailing Nations Cup is set to return to international waters in 2027. The France's Cherbourg Yacht Club has been selected to host this prestigious match racing competition between September 6-11. The event will include up to 10 teams…
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April 28, 2026
Giles Scott, a British sailing expert, was named the new sailing director of American Racing Challenger Team USA on Tuesday. The team is ramping up its preparations for next year's America's Cup, which will be held in Italy. Scott, who has won two Olympic golds in the Finn class…
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April 16, 2026
Brisbane 2032 organizers have not considered alternatives to the Fitzroy River in central Queensland as a venue for the rowing events. This is despite concerns over a venue that's known for its strong tides and crocodiles. When the Rockhampton Waterway was first proposed as an Olympic venue…
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April 12, 2026
Bonds FlyingRoos, the three-time SailGP champions from Australia, took the SailGP lead after a dominating weekend in Brazil. They won all four races on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro. Tom Slingsby led the Australian team in Guanabara Bay, in front of the Sugarloaf Mountain…
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April 11, 2026
Sweden's Artemis, who won the first SailGP race in South America on Saturday, struggled to finish the day and finished third behind the current SailGP leaders Australia's Bonds Flying Roos -and the U.S. SailGP Team. Artemis, helmed by?America's…
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April 9, 2026
Quantum Pacific has acquired Spain's Los Gallos sailing team, led by Olympic champions Diego Botin & Florian Trittel. This was announced on Thursday. SailGP did not reveal?financial information?of this deal. The sailing league stated that it…
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April 8, 2026
On Wednesday, a U.S. boat said that it had been officially confirmed as an 'America's Cup Challenger. This ended the uncertainty about whether an American boat was going to join the fleet next year in the Bay of Naples. American Racing Challenger…
