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Bark Europa partly falls over in drydock
The Dutch tall ship Europa tipped over during relaunch following drydocking in Cape Town, South Africa. The vessel was damaged in the accident, according to the operator. One sailor has been injured. He is currently in a stable condition and receiving appropriate medical care.
2023 Farr 40 Nationals – John Calvert-Jones Trophy
Main photo: Alan & Tom Quick’s Outlaw – 2023 Farr 40 Australian Champions The championship took place at Middle Harbour Yacht Club over the weekend of May 20 and 21. The two-day Sprint Regatta took place in May as a replacement for the usual…
Catching good vibes through fishing
Sydney-based disability support program, Explore Social is quickly discovering all the great benefits of fishing and is fast becoming one of the most popular activities on their schedule. Explore Social’s Co-founder Louella Edwards couldn’t be happier with the outcome and it’s something that literally…
Quadruple treat for Damien King in 70th Anniversary Race to Apollo Bay
A quadruple treat for Damien King on Margaret Rintoul V (MRV), who took line and overall honours under AMS and ORC while celebrating his 50th birthday in the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) 70th anniversary Apollo Bay Race on the weekend, with Ginan and Arcadia…
Mooloolaba Yacht Club opening celebrates steely determination to survive change
A large crowd celebrated on Saturday the rich 56-year-old history of Mooloolaba Yacht Club and its opportunities for growth into the future with the opening of its new clubhouse. It’s been a long road for the club to reach this point…
Sail Port Stephens Bay Series sailors treated to sparkling conditions
Off-the-beach sailing was the winner today as more than 90 boats, comprising sports boats, J70s, International Canoes, RS Aeros, Finns, OK dinghies, Windsurfers and a smorgasbord of other classes, competed on three race tracks in Day 2 of the Sail Port Stephens Bay Series.
Nothing can interfere with the Beneteau Pittwater Cup
The 2023 Beneteau Pittwater Cup marked the 22nd running of this popular event. Beneteaus from Sydney Harbour, Gosford, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Port Stephens often attend, and this year would be no different. However, no matter which way you look at it, there was…
Making Waves achieves Big “Wave” Success in Queensland
The Tribe On Friday 5th May, Making Waves Queensland took delivery of their latest program yacht The Tribe (a Farr 40) which was trucked all the way from South Australia, with Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP, Julian Martin, CEO of Making Waves…
On The Up: Morris finishes sixth at the iQFOiL Europeans
Australian Grae Morris has scored a breakthrough sixth place at the iQFOiL European Championships after finishing third in his quarter final, a result good enough to win the Under 21 European Championship title. After nearly four hours waiting for 40 knot…
Eyes wide open on day one of iQFOiL Europeans
The iQFOiL European Championships in Patras, Greece, got underway in solid 20-25 knot winds, making it a big opening day for the athletes. “It was a solid day of racing in over 20 knots on the waters of Patras to start the event, with…
The Ocean Race GUYOT environnement – Team Europe dismasted in strong winds
The GUYOT environnement – Team Europe crew is safe and working on a jury rig after dismasting in a fierce north Atlantic storm overnight Monday night on the closing stages of Leg 4 from Itajaí, Brazil to Newport, Rhode Island. At 0243 UTC, while…
Success for 2023 Mooloolaba Women’s Keelboat Regatta
Competition was close in one of Queensland’s most popular women’s sailing events, the 2023 Mooloolaba Women’s Keelboat Regatta. The event has gone from strength to strength, having won the 2022 National SheSails award for outstanding contribution to women’s sailing. Local crew,…
