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2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Entries Open
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is pleased to welcome entries for eligible yachts for the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The 78th edition of the historic 628 nautical mile classic will start on Sydney Harbour at…
Ponant Sydney to Noumea Race returns in 2024
The much-anticipated 1,064 nautical mile, Category 1 passage race from Sydney to Noumea returns next year after a six-year hiatus and will start on Sydney Harbour on Saturday, 25 May 2024. The race is organised and conducted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia…
Lord Howe Island BBQ Cruise comes of age
This year’s BBQ Cruise will be the 21st time an informal group of yachts has made the 420nm passage to Lord Howe Island. What started as a casual suggestion has now become an institution of the East Coast offshore calendar. The event – which…
It’s on again! The South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta
After a super-successful Regatta last year, we are excited to extend a warm invitation to women sailors to participate in this year’s South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (SAWKR). The Regatta is being held over three days on the October long weekend.
18ft skiffs return to Lake Garda
Four top Australian 18ft skiff teams, representing the Australian 18 Footers League, will contest the 2023 Mark Foy Trophy regatta at Lake Garda, Italy from 26th-30th June when they take on the best of the Europeans in the 15th contest for the coveted title which honours…
EXPO 2023: A Festival of Ship Modelling
More than 100 model ships of all shapes and sizes will be on display at this year’s Festival of Ship Modelling being hosted by Sydney Model Shipbuilders Club. From ocean liners to fully rigged sailing ships, miniatures, ships in bottles, radio…
Naval Historical Society of Australia 2023 Harbour Cruise Program
The Naval Historical Society (NHSA) now offers three Navy harbour cruises so you can learn about the Navy bases and activities from 1788 to the present. NHSA is a non-profit organization run by volunteers. A comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos…
Fast boats ready for take-off at Airlie Beach Race Week
Airlie Beach Race Week is sure to set pulses racing and hearts pumping when the multihulls and sports boats take to the water for the 35th running of the annual Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) takes off from 10-17 August. The Mitchell name…
Talk turns to weather for inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
As interest builds in the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race, to start Saturday 7 October 2023 on Sydney Harbour, talk has turned to likely weather patterns, so organisers at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club…
Spice Islands Darwin Ambon Yacht Race 2023
The Spice Islands Darwin Ambon Yacht Race is back for the first time since 2019, departing from Darwin on Saturday 5 August 2023. With three divisions, IRC Racing, PHS Monohull and PHS Multihull, the race attracts a diverse range of yachts and yachties who…
The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
The Sydney to Auckland ocean race is not to be undertaken lightly. But what a great feeling when you step ashore after the finish The trans-Tasman rivalry is set to reignite when the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s…
Quality comes to Airlie Beach Race Week 2023
Two past Sydney Hobart winners, a record-breaking Kiwi yacht, a Fast 40 and a new kid on the block are among the quality IRC/ORC entries ready for action stations when the 35th running of Airlie Beach Race Week, organised by…
