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Sydney Heritage Fleet’s tall ship James Craig celebrates 150 years
January 18, 2024
Australia’s oldest tall ship, the Sydney Heritage Fleet’s 1874 three-masted iron barque James Craig, is celebrating its sesquicentenary (150 years) this year, and the celebrations will begin with a spectacular Parade of Sail on Sydney Harbour on Sunday, 18 February. Invited…
Competitors ready for 2024 Pittwater Regatta
January 18, 2024
Organisers at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) are pleased to announce a new Super 40 division for their Pittwater Regatta, to be held from 9-11 February 2024 and incorporating the ORC NSW Championship. Michael Ritchie has moved the Ritchie 38…
Riviera opens new apprentice Academy of Excellence
January 17, 2024
Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder Riviera is making a significant investment in the future of young Australians seeking a career in the marine industry by opening its own state-of-the-art training centre, The Riviera Academy of Excellence. The Academy, based within Riviera’s 16.8-hectare Gold…
From sunrise to sunset – mark the day your way in NSW this Australia Day
January 17, 2024
Communities across NSW are encouraged to come together on Australia Day 2024 at events across the state. Sydney Harbour will take centre stage from first light and into the night and everyone is invited to join in the free events to mark the day…
Entry opens for Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta
January 16, 2024
Main photo: Condor (Super 40s) puts the foot down to stay ahead in 2023. Photo Andrea Francolini, MHYC Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC) welcomes all sailors to the New Year and entry into its 2024 Nautilus Marine Insurance…
The Australian SailGP Team’s remarkable podium streak comes to a close in Abu Dhabi
January 15, 2024
ABU DHABI, UAE – 14 January 2024 – The Australian SailGP Team’s remarkable streak of podium finishes in Season 4 came to an unexpected halt on the final day of racing in Abu Dhabi, as a fatal error on the racecourse left them out…
16ft Skiff Nationals – A Victory Lap for Sarah Lee
January 14, 2024
Kurt Warner, Sarah Lee, Keagan York – Champions History-making 16ft skipper Sarah Lee hopes her breakthrough win at the 2024 Australian Skiff Championship will pave the way for an avalanche of female sailors to make their mark on the sport well into the future.
13′ Skiffs Australian Championship Final
January 14, 2024
2024 National 13ft Skiff Champions: Theo Franklin & Coby Napper It was widely predicted the fight for the 13ft Australian Championship would go down to the final minutes of the final day and so it proved as CyberTechGroup pulled off a stunning come-from-behind…
2023 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race Winners
January 13, 2024
Main photo: Alien wins the Heemskirk Trophy for a fifth time in the 2023 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race. Photo by Michael Currie Alien wins record-breaking fourth Heemskirk Perpetual Trophy and Peccadillo smashes multihull record in 2023 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race After a…
ILCA Australian & Oceania Championships – Final Day
January 12, 2024
Matt Wearn has clinched the Australian & Oceania Championships after a tight battle with New Zealand sailor Tom Saunders. A cracking 18-22 knot southerly with a big steep swell meant it was a physical day on the water. “It’s always really nice to get…
New ‘Tipi On The Bay’ Entrance sets the scene for 2024 Festival of Sails
January 12, 2024
Visitors to this year’s 2024 Festival of Sails will be welcomed through a new ‘Tipi on the Bay’ entrance taking pride of place on Fairnie Park on the Geelong waterfront, as the Royal Geelong Yacht Club ramps up the excitement at…
Eleven strong Clipper Race Fleet say farewell to City of Newcastle
January 12, 2024
The 1pm gun from Newcastle’s Fort Scratchely was a fitting farewell signal to over 200 sailors on eleven identical yachts as they set off on their sprint to the Whitsundays in the second race of the Australian leg in the Clipper Around the World…
