News & Events
Byford and Hudson crowned 2020 Sydney 38 OD Australian Champions
February 17, 2020
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) members, Peter Byford and David Hudson, have been crowned the 2020 Sydney 38 One-Design Australian Champions following a three-day battle over nine races at Pittwater in Sydney. Class President Byford and Hudson, co-owners of Conspiracy, reeled off four…
Queensland State Jubilee Championship
February 14, 2020
Jubilee one-design yachts The Tingira Boat Club based on Macleay Island will host a Queensland State Championship for the Jubilee one-design class yachts. The Championships will be held on Easter Saturday and Sunday on the waters off the western side of Macleay Island. The…
Port Hacking Putters Regatta
February 13, 2020
Over 50 Putt-Putt, Classic and Wooden vessels gathered in February to celebrate the history of boating on Port Hacking and help raise awareness about boating safety, particularly ‘Logging On’ with Marine Rescue NSW. Jim Glissan rings the bell to start the Regatta James Glissan ESM, QC…
Australian National Maritime Museum launches Encounters 2020 – perspectives from ship and the shore
February 13, 2020
Program to mark 250 years since Cook’s 1770 voyage to the Pacific Main photo: HMB Endeavour under full sail on a voyage from Hobart to Sydney. February 2019. Image created by photographer David Knight, from the perspective of the rescue boat.
Australian Sailing Squad Member Finn Alexander Leads Laser Worlds on Day One
February 12, 2020
Australian Sailing Squad (ASS) member Finn Alexander leads the 2020 ILCA Laser Standard Men’s World Championship after the first day of racing. Alexander had a strong start to the regatta placing first and second in Yellow Fleet. “It was nice to just get through…
Countless missing navigation markers and debris in water
February 10, 2020
Boaters across NSW are being warned to be on high alert for navigation hazards with significant debris and missing navigation markers after the weekend’s rain. NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings said the boating conditions are potentially so unsafe in many areas, it would…
Don McLachlan 12th Wet Etchells Regatta
February 10, 2020
Avalon Sailing Club is home to a fleet of wet-stored Etchells, which generally compete in the Club’s mixed fleet trophy series. Every year the Club hosts a two-day Regatta specifically for the class. Visiting yachts are very welcome. In a departure from previous practice,…
Yang Ming ship arrested for pollution debt
February 10, 2020
The sister ship of the YM Efficiency, which lost 81 shipping containers off the coast of Newcastle and Port Stephens in June 2018, has been arrested in Sydney for a pollution debt that could reach as high as AUD $20 million. At 06:50 (AEDT)…
Boaters urged to “stay dry” on water
February 10, 2020
Boaters around NSW are reminded the blood alcohol limit on the water is the same as on the road – 0.05 – after a Victorian man was arrested overnight on the Murray River. NSW Maritime and NSW Police were carrying out a night patrol…
2020 Historical 18 Footer Australian Championship
February 10, 2020
Race 3, Yendys, preparing to gybe at wing mark. Great view of the action for those on the spectator ferry, but nerve wracking situation for the crew of Yendys to negotiate the ferry wash. The 2020 Historic 18 Footer Australian Championship for the Galloping…
Pittwater User Group
February 10, 2020
Users of Pittwater waterways are invited to join the Pittwater User Group (PUG). PUG meets every three months in early Feb/May/August & November. Attendees at meetings include RMS Maritime, Marine Rescue, Water Police, Northern Beaches Council, Marinas, Sailing Clubs, local associations…
2020 Spiral Nationals at Saratoga Sailing Club
February 10, 2020
The annual Spiral Nationals over the Australia Day Long weekend were hard fought at all levels by thirty competitors sailing a wonderful regatta at the Saratoga Sailing Club. The overall lead changed each day of the three day regatta and there were five different…
