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18ft Skiffs NSW Championship – Final Result
December 18, 2023
Main photo: Yandoo, 2023-24 NSW 18ft Skiff champion. Photo by SailMedia Andoo and Finport Finance shared the race honours, but it was the Yandoo team of John ‘Woody’ Winning, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake who became the 2023-24 NSW 18ft Skiff champions at the…
Three’s a crowd as Sail Port Stephens interest builds
December 16, 2023
Having outgrown its single Race Week formula and transformed into a three-pronged Regatta Series embracing a broad cross-section of classes, the 17th annual Sail Port Stephens in April-May 2024 promises to bring tighter and more targeted racing for competitors. Competitors and spectators alike now…
49er and Women’s iQFOiL Paris Olympic quotas secured on final day of Sail Sydney
December 16, 2023
Main photo: Jim Colley and Shaun Connor (AUS) sailing the Men’s 49er at 2023 Sail Sydney (11-17 December 2022). Photo by Beau Outteridge Australia added two more Paris 2024 Olympic nation quotas on the final day of Sail Sydney, with the 49er and Women’s…
2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship – FINALS ACTION
December 9, 2023
Congratulations to Zac West with his team Jameson Prescott, James Hayhoe, Emily Keg, Brooke Wilson, (RSYS), 29th Champion of the HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship 2023. In a thrilling final between Ben Tylecote from GBR representing Rutland Sailing Club and Zac West from…
51st RL24 Nationals to be sailed at Port of Yamba Yacht Club
December 7, 2023
Port of Yamba Yacht Club will proudly host the RL24 National Championships 8th– 12th January 2024 this will be the 51st time the championships have been contested. Even though the Clarence River has long been a playground for a number of RL24’s this will…
2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship Brings Thrilling Sailing Action to Pittwater
December 7, 2023
The HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship is the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s (RPAYC) most prestigious youth sailing event, which brings together talented youth sailors from around the world, for 4 days of hotly contested Match Racing.
2023 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge | Raymarine Australian Maxi Championship
December 6, 2023
Main photo: Start line of the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2023 – Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. Photo Andrea Francolini LawConnect first home in SOLAS Big Boat Challenge and URM Group continues its dominance Nine of the best performing maxi racing yachts in Australia competed…
16’Skiff NSW Champions – Moonen Yachts a victory 15 years in the making
December 6, 2023
Main photo: the winning sailors, Shaun Connor, Simon Hoffman and Daniel Turner – Moonen Yachts. Photo Belmont 16s It was a victory 15 years in the making – celebrated with a spicy rum and ginger ale after attending to parenthood duties. Manly’s Daniel “Ruffy” Turner is…
Call goes out on ‘International Volunteers Day’ to join The Team at the 2024 Festival of Sails
December 5, 2023
They’re the heartbeat and the backbone of almost every event and today, on International Volunteer’s Day, the Royal Geelong Yacht Club has put out the call for their crucial volunteers to sign up for the 2024 Festival of Sails, coming up…
Whales of The Whitsundays
December 5, 2023
WHALES OF THE WHITSUNDAYS – marina supports the region’s bid for Whale Heritage Site certification. The World Cetacean Alliance has developed a program to formally recognize and accredit destinations across the globe to become Whale Heritage Sites. The initiative certifies destinations…
Manly Skiffs Club Championships – the ‘Lost’ Title
December 5, 2023
Main photo: Fluid Building – Dave O’Connor, Fang Warren, Phil Harmer Dave O’Connor admits he’s still not completely over the national title he “lost” in extraordinary circumstances almost a year ago. In fact, he reckons there’s a chance he’ll never fully recover. “I probably…
Sun and stars shine on the final day of Sail Melbourne
December 4, 2023
Main photo: Optimist racing at 2024 Sail Melbourne (30 Nov – 3 Dec 2023) hosted by Royal Brighton Yacht Club. Photo by Beau Outteridge Yesterday’s clouds and rain made way for sun and steady winds as Australia’s Olympic sailing stars emerged on the final day…
