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The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
May 16, 2023
The Sydney to Auckland ocean race is not to be undertaken lightly. But what a great feeling when you step ashore after the finish The trans-Tasman rivalry is set to reignite when the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s…
Life Cells for Papua New Guinea
May 16, 2023
Life Cells are being distributed in PNG to improve safety and to reduce drowning deaths. A collaborative effort was made to ensure the product was multipurpose and suitable for the local vessels. Check out the story here:…
On The Up: Morris finishes sixth at the iQFOiL Europeans
May 15, 2023
Australian Grae Morris has scored a breakthrough sixth place at the iQFOiL European Championships after finishing third in his quarter final, a result good enough to win the Under 21 European Championship title. After nearly four hours waiting for 40 knot…
Marine Diesel Basics
May 11, 2023
the VISUAL guide to marine diesel systems Seeing is understanding Marine Diesel Basics1 shows everything sailors need to know to maintain their diesel system, protect from winter and recommission for trouble-free running. 350+ simple, clear drawings 222 pages 64 maintenance tasks…
Capable and cost-effective – Zodiac fits the bill
May 11, 2023
Peter Loder and his family love nothing more than exploring the beaches and anchorages of Moreton Bay, Brisbane. Yachties since 2000 when Peter and wife Sharon enrolled their daughter, Bec in the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron junior sailing program, they have been heavily involved…
Eyes wide open on day one of iQFOiL Europeans
May 10, 2023
The iQFOiL European Championships in Patras, Greece, got underway in solid 20-25 knot winds, making it a big opening day for the athletes. “It was a solid day of racing in over 20 knots on the waters of Patras to start the event, with…
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…
