News & Events

February 28, 2020

As overall numbers for the multi-club run Sydney Harbour Regatta pass the 150 mark, Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s sailing office is busy responding to requests from subgroups within the larger fleet, and tweaking the on-water program. Amendments to the Notice of Race posted here…

February 27, 2020

Main photo: Chutzpah returns with a new owner and new crew. Photo byBruno Cocozza – AWKR  The Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), hosted by Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) each year, has deservedly earned the reputation of being the largest all-women keelboat regatta in…

February 27, 2020

Safety will be the top priority when boaters have front row seats to some of the most thrilling, action-packed sailing as SailGP kicks off on Sydney Harbour tomorrow. NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings said it would be the second year NSW Maritime has…

February 26, 2020

Townsville Yacht Club is set to open entry for SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) on 1 March, and rather than risk missing out as some did last year, many fingers are poised, ready to click the online entry button.  “We were receiving enquiries…

February 25, 2020

R Marine Flagship of Auckland in partnership with Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, has organised a spectacular event which is the first in a series of global celebrations marking Riviera’s 40th anniversary and setting a new record for New Zealand in the…

February 25, 2020

The Australian B14 Association will host the next World B14 Championship in January 2021. Following a successful regatta for the class last year in Carnac, France, Sydney is looking forward to a terrific event at Woollahra Sailing Club, from 2-7 January,…

February 24, 2020

NSW Maritime Executive Director Maritime Mark Hutchings has reassured the community recovery efforts on the NSW waterway network are well under way. “The size of the job is considerable in re-establishing the network of navigation markers, clearing debris and salvaging boats following heavy rainfall,…

February 24, 2020

Main photo: 2020 Farr 40 State Champions Outlaw (Tom and Alan Quick) After four races on Sydney Harbour, Tom Quick and the Outlaw team were crowned 2020 Farr 40 State Champions. Principal Race Officer Phil Yeomans set a short course from…

February 24, 2020

An evening with Ron Holland at MHYC Ron Holland, Yacht Designer & Author, speaking at MHYC Wed 26th February from 6.00pm. Wine & Cheese night with the internationally-acclaimed yacht designer, boat builder and now acclaimed author of ‘All the Oceans.’ Tickets can…

February 21, 2020

Eyachts Pty Ltd; the Australian and New Zealand importer of some of the worlds best power boats has turned their attention to the impressive new line currently being rolled out by Italian giants Cantiere del Pardo. In just over 2 years this head turning…

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…

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…