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Sailors recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Main photo: John McConaghy. Photo by Gregg Porteous Several sailors have been recognised for their outstanding service and achievements in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours. The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement. “I would like to congratulate…
Winners declared at Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta
Main photo: 2Xtreme was the clear Division 1 winner. Photo by Andrea Francolini Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron’s (RMYS) 30th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) came to an end on Port Phillip in Victoria when winners were crowned and other special prize recipients…
18 footers lose a champion – Jamie Mears
The 18 footers class lost one of its champion sailors last month when UK and European champion Jamie Mears lost his life following a tragic mountain bike accident in Italy. Jamie (1976-2022) leaves behind his wife Gemma and his three sons Tommy, Ollie and…
Confidence boost as Aussies secure Silver and Bronze at World Cup
Main photo: Chris Charlwood and Amelia Catt. Photo Sailing Energy Two Australian teams have come away with medals at the Hempel World Cup Allianz Regatta, with the Mixed 470 team of Chris Charlwood and Amelia Catt securing a dramatic Silver while Olivia Price and…
Vale Andrew Strachan
Ninety Seven at the finish of the 1993 Sydney Hobart. Photo CYCA archives Andrew Strachan, the history-making line honours winner of the tough 1993 Sydney Hobart with his Farr 47, Ninety Seven, passed away suddenly on Saturday evening. Andrew only took delivery of Ninety…
Lisa Rose wins Gold Coast and Australasian Etchells Championship
Main photo: Lisa Rose won the Gold Coast and Australasian Championship. Photo Nic Douglass @sailorgirlhq The Etchells Gold Coast Championship and Australasian Championship were sailed from the Southport Yacht Club from 28-29 and 28-30 May 2022 respectively. Martin Hill, Julian Plante, Sean O’Rourke and…
Waterline Mini set to embark in attempt at circumnavigation of Australia world records
21 year old Australian, Xavier Doerr, has begun “The Little Aussie Lap”, a solo non-stop unassisted circumnavigation of Australia in his 21ft Mini Transat yacht, Waterline. He will attempt to beat the World Speed Sailing and Guinness World Records as the fastest and smallest…
Lisa Blair Sets New World Record on Solo Sail Around Antarctica
Australian solo sailing record holder Lisa Blair made landfall in Albany, Western Australia on Wednesday May 25th, shaving 10 days off the record to claim the Antarctica Cup and the World Sailing Speed Record for the fastest circumnavigation of Antarctica to be ratified shortly…
Mornington Sailors Awarded Victorian Institute Of Sport Scholarships
The Victorian Institute of Sport has announced the winners of its Victorian Youth Scholarship Program for 2022/23 and six of the recipients, out of a State total of 18, are members of the Mornington Yacht Club. The scholarships are awarded to talented athletes based…
Vale David Forbes OAM
The Australian sailing community is mourning the passing of one of its greatest contributors, David Forbes OAM (1934-2022). Born in Sydney, Forbes went on to become one of Australia’s most successful yachtsmen throughout a domestic and international career. “We have lost one of the…
Ocean to Ocean RIB Adventure
Sergio Davì Departing Mexico Headed for the Finish Captain Sergio Davì, the Italian seafarer who left Palermo, Italy in mid-December on his 11-metre (36-foot) rubber inflatable boat (RIB) headed for Los Angeles, is nearing the finish of his Ocean to Ocean…
Australians finish in fine fashion at iQFOiL European Championships
Australian competitors scored some of their best results to move up the leaderboard and end competition in fine fashion on their final day of the iQFOiL European Championships on Lake Garda in Italy. Will McMillan – finished well. Photo by Moan Photos Australian Sailing Futures…
