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The Ocean Race GUYOT environnement – Team Europe dismasted in strong winds
May 10, 2023
The GUYOT environnement – Team Europe crew is safe and working on a jury rig after dismasting in a fierce north Atlantic storm overnight Monday night on the closing stages of Leg 4 from Itajaí, Brazil to Newport, Rhode Island. At 0243 UTC, while…
Success for 2023 Mooloolaba Women’s Keelboat Regatta
May 9, 2023
Competition was close in one of Queensland’s most popular women’s sailing events, the 2023 Mooloolaba Women’s Keelboat Regatta. The event has gone from strength to strength, having won the 2022 National SheSails award for outstanding contribution to women’s sailing. Local crew,…
Matador makes it three from three in Act 3 of Pallas Capital TP52 Gold Cup
May 8, 2023
Matador has done it again, winning three from three Acts in the Pallas Capital TP52 Gold Cup, a shortened Act 3, sailed these past three days, was held in conjunction with Sail Port Stephens and hosted by Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club from 5-7 May.
Crews tired but happy after an exciting final day at Sail Port Stephens
May 8, 2023
“I was watching the weather models all night and we were not expecting the weather to get fresh until around 1pm.” Denis Thompson, Principal Race Officer. The third and final day of the NSW Yachting Championships and Act 3 of the TP52 Gold Cup…
Australia SailGP Team Crowned Season 3 SailGP Champions
May 8, 2023
Tom Slingsby has led the Australia SailGP Team to a stunning victory to be crowned the Champions of Season 3, following…
Highfield CEO Down Under
May 4, 2023
Main photo: CEO Julien Carussi (left) and Highfield Boats Australia Peter Pembroke CEO, Julien Carussi will attend the 2023 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, 25 to 28 May on Queensland’s Gold Coast, hosting the Australian debut of the all-new Sport 660. Since 2010, Julien…
Fancy a Tahiti Sailing Holiday on a Lagoon 50 ECO?
May 2, 2023
TAHITI – Charter a Sunreef 50 Eco Luxury Catamaran for an exclusive and sustainable holiday. A SAILING CATAMARAN WITH ELECTRIC ENGINES IN FRENCH POLYNESIA Boasting a unique combination of space, performance under sail and bespoke decor, the Sunreef 50 Eco stands out with…
2023 Hyeres Regatta: Silver and bronze medals for Australia
May 1, 2023
Main photo: Friends Mara Stransky (left) and Casey Imeneo celebrate their Medal Race results. Photo by Beau Outteridge Australia has come away from the 2023 Hyeres Regatta in France with a silver medal in the 49er and Bronze in the ILCA 6 from the…
Franklin 29 steals the spotlight
May 1, 2023
With her sporty, classic profile, the Franklin 29 brought to life by students at The Wooden Boat Centre in Tasmania was a genuine showstopper at the 2023 Australian Wooden Boat Festival. Cody Horgan, Lead Shipwright-Manager at the Australian Wooden Boat School,…
Visitors take the spoils at Sail Port Stephens
May 1, 2023
The Sail Port Stephens Passage Series came to an early conclusion on Saturday with the fleet poised to start Race 5 until racing was abandoned due to a lack of consistent breeze. It was a stark contrast to the previous four days which featured…
Maritimo 20th Anniversary Celebrations to commence at SCIBS with S75 Launch
May 1, 2023
S75 Adventure Deck Leading Australian luxury long range motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, will run an exclusive Global Launch for the grand, new S75 Sedan Motor Yacht at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023. Demand for private viewings has…
Ginan wins all in 3rd West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint
April 28, 2023
Nigel Jones and Cam McKenzies J111, Ginan has taken Line Honours and won AMS, ORC and PHS divisions of the 3rd and final West Offshore Product Coastal Sprint race of the season in fickle light winds. With a shortened course the fleet started outside…
