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2023 Offshore Superboat Championship – Sun’s out. Guns out!
The title says it all. Despite a less than optimistic forecast, the sun gave a sparkle, and the crews loved it all. Enough breeze, in the 12-15 knot bracket for the majority of the racing, put good lumps on the course. This in turn…
Getting Sendy on the Second Day of Sail Melbourne
The upper edge of a low-pressure front sitting off the south coast of Tasmania served up big winds and a bouncy sea state across Port Phillip on day two of Sail Melbourne 2023. The annual event, hosted by Royal Brighton Yacht…
The world’s first cargo vessel with Wind Challenger sails into Newcastle
SHOFU MARU, the world’s first cargo vessel (bulk carrier) with Wind Challenger (a hard sail wind power propulsion system) sailed into Newcastle Harbour on 24 October. The Wind Challenger was developed mainly by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and uses…
Harry Price & ‘The Rag’ – a winning 18 footer combination
Main photo: Southerly spinnaker run action One of the highlights of the Australian 18 Footers League’s 2021-22 season was the performance of the talented rookie Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price, Josh McKnight and Harry Hall against the world’s best and most…
Patriot the clear winner in a race of snakes and ladders in ORCV Winter Series
Main photo: Blue skies and good winds with the fleet start. Photo ORCV Media Local knowledge as the winds softened gave Jason Close, skipper of the J133 Patriot the advantage to win overall in a fleet of 34 yachts in Saturday’s ORCV Winter Series…
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Big day out at The Strand
Main photo: The fleet had to round a mark near The Strand at Townsville. Photo Scott Radford-Chisholm A spectacular sight awaited locals and tourists who were out and about on The Strand at Townsville, where they were treated to racing at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race…
From rust to trust as Sail Port Stephens enjoys action-packed start
It was a day to clear the rust, but also to show some trust, as Sail Port Stephens turned on a spectacular opening day for the Bannisters Port Stephens Commodores Cup 2021. Racing on the icon Pub-to-Pub course began in light nor’westerlies, allowing an…
Have your say – Snapper Island
Public exhibition extended to 12 February 2021 Have your say – Snapper Island Discussion Paper The Harbour Trust is seeking feedback on a discussion paper for Snapper Island, Sydney Harbour, and a supporting draft (non-statutory) Conservation Management…
18ft Skiffs: Spring Championship, Race 1
Main photo: Rookie Shaw & Partners Financial Services team show great potential in their first 18ft Skiff race The 2020-2021 18ft Skiff Racing Season began on Sydney Harbour when the Australian 18 Footers League conducted Race 1 of the annual Spring Championship…
New 18ft Skiff Teams Wanted for 2020 – Apply Now
The Australian 18 Footers League has long had a policy of introducing new and young teams into its fleet to ensure the continued growth and quality of the club’s 85-year-old tradition of 18ft Skiff Racing on Sydney Harbour. It comes as no surprise that…
Bondi Rescue Lifeguard Harries Carroll Provides Tips for Avoiding Shark Attacks
Ways you can avoid an attack: You can monitor shark sightings on various apps like the SharkSmart app. If you see a shark behaving aggressively, the best thing you can do is remain calm. Do not panic! This is counterintuitive, but likely the biggest…
