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It was great to be back … 2022 Sydney International Boat Show
August 5, 2022
The 53rd annual Sydney International Boat Show cemented its standing as Australia’s largest recreational boating lifestyle event, drawing big crowds and contributing to impressive sales over five days from 28 July – 1 August. The Show attracted more than 45,000 visitors and presented an…
Sailor survives 16 hours in capsized boat in Atlantic
August 5, 2022
A French sailor, aged 62, has survived 16 hours in an air bubble inside his capsized sailing boat in the Atlantic Ocean in a feat the Spanish coastguard has labelled as ‘verging on impossible’. Salvamento Maritimo, the sea search and rescue agency involved, says…
Moneypenny crowned overall winner of 2022 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast
August 3, 2022
Sean Langman’s Reichel/Pugh 69 Moneypenny is the overall winner of the 2022 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race. This is Langman’s third win on IRC in the race which he now sponsors, as Managing Director of Noakes Group. He won on Grundig Xena (2001) and Grundig (2003), also winning…
Entries open for 2022 International Cadet Worlds in Melbourne
August 3, 2022
Main photo: The Cadet fleet under spinnaker at the 2016-17 Nationals in Adelaide. Photo Dave Birss Entries are now open for the 2022 International Cadet World Championships, to be held at the historic Royal Yacht Club of Victoria in Williamstown, Melbourne beginning on 26…
Airlie Beach Race Week
August 2, 2022
Record fleet as onshore entertainment hits new high Main photo: Mass Start Race is spectacular for all. Photo Wasp NQ Productions – ABRW A record fleet of 185 plus entries in 2022, surpassing the all-time record of 133 boats at Airlie Beach…
Andoo Comanche wins Line Honours in 2022 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast
August 1, 2022
Andoo Comanche has claimed Line Honours in the 2022 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, on the legendary boat’s return to the Australian racing scene. The VPLP 100, skippered by John Winning Jr, crossed the line in 1 day, 17 hours, 55 minutes and 43…
A Viking Tragedy
July 29, 2022
It’s not a Hollywood blockbuster yet but in the backwaters of Sydney Harbour a tragedy is unfolding of the Viking kind. People would have noticed or visited the Gokstadt replica 800 A.D. 23m. Viking ship at the ANMM some years ago. Built in Perth…
Boating Data Report Card Launched
July 29, 2022
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) today released its state of the industry data report revealing national turnover at $9.55 billion for 2021-22. BIA Vice President Adam Smith launched the report on day one of the Sydney International Boat Show in Darling Harbour. “Our industry…
MC38 Swish trumps Act 5
July 25, 2022
The lottery that is winter sailing in Sydney toyed with the MC38 fleet for act 5 on Sydney Harbour. At the shortened series end, Steven Proud’s Swish held the narrowest margin win over the defending team, Marcus Blackmore’s Hooligan (RPAYC). A countback separated the…
South Aussies add weight to 50th Melbourne to Hobart
July 22, 2022
Main photo: Audacious with dramatic South West Cape backdrop. Photo by Richard Bennett Twelve years ago, John Willoughby scored a clean sweep of wins in the testing Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race with his striking red yacht Enchantress – and the memory of that…
Destination Hamilton Island Race Week
July 22, 2022
Main photo: HIRW 2018 winter racing. Photo Salty Dingo Sailors will travel vast distances and boats will be delivered by road and water from far-reaching ports to be part of Australia’s premier destination regatta, Hamilton Island Race Week, from August 20-27. This year is…
Women’s ILCA sailing event returns to Sydney Harbour
July 19, 2022
The Women’s Regatta will be held on Saturday 3 December 2022 at Double Bay Sailing Club, an integral event for female ILCA / Laser sailors around Australia. The one-day event will include races on Sydney Harbour, great food, entertainment, and activities aimed at women…
