2026 Balmain Cup Sprint Series
February 5, 2026
One of the most anticipated dates on the 18 Footers and Balmain calendar proved to be another great success.
The 2026 Balmain Cup welcomed hundreds of Balmain investors to Sydney Harbour last Friday (30), coming together to cheer, celebrate and enjoy a truly memorable day on the water.
Fresh north easterly winds exceeding 20 knots delivered a challenging afternoon series of three races for the Australian 18 Footers League fleet. Several capsizes before racing even began set the tone for a challenging day for the crews.
After three races, the Balmain team finished the competition in 5th place overall, delivering outstanding 1st and 2nd place finishes over the races 1 and 2 before being unable to complete the final race of the day.
Winners Podium
🥇 Champions: Lazarus Capital Partners
🥈 Second: Yandoo
🥉 Third: SIXT
Congratulations to the 2026 Balmain Cup winners, with a shout-out to the Lazarus Capital Partners team, who proudly claimed the title for the second consecutive year.
In addition, to everyone who helped make this remarkable event possible: the 18ft Club, Brett Morris, SailMedia, Sprott Media, all Balmain investors and staff and everyone working tirelessly behind the scenes. We are truly grateful for your support and hope you all had a great time. See you all next year.
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