News & Events
In the wake of Luna Rossa: The Extreme Wakeboarding of Nikolas Plytas
August 29, 2023
Greek extreme wakeboarder Nikola Plytas hitched a ride behind the Italian America’s Cup challenger Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli’s LEQ12 test boat on the waters of Cagliari, Sardinia. For an hour and a half of varying weather scenarios, Plytas demonstrated incredible technique as he was…
Queensland’s finest boats celebrated in stunning new photographic collection
August 29, 2023
Queensland’s unique boating history is being celebrated in a stunning new photographic collection featuring a fleet of beautiful wooden boats of all sizes and vintages. The latest volume in a series of works by lifelong wooden boat enthusiast Andrew Harper captures amazing imagery and…
Final Hamilton Island Race Week blast
August 28, 2023
A final blast to the Molle Islands and back in trade winds up to 22 knots closed out the 38th Hamilton Island Race Week and decided the trophy winners in divisions where the top placings were still up for grabs. The near 180-strong fleet…
Shell Cove Sailing Club Maiden Sail
August 25, 2023
The Shell Cove Sailing Club – the newest sailing club in NSW. Australia’s great ocean race, sailed from Sydney to Hobart … no, that was another time long ago, however, the enthusiasm of the inaugural Shell Cove Sailing Club regatta was…
Tricks of the tide take teams to the top at Hamilton Island Race Week 2023
August 22, 2023
Sailors were rewarded for keeping their eyes out of the boat on the second day of Hamilton Island Race Week. Yesterday’s opening day reminded all sailors of the challenges of the tides here – meaning if they are not working for…
Sea-Doo continues to push the boundaries
August 21, 2023
Sea-Doo continues to push the boundaries to create unforgettable memories on water, with the model year 2024 Sea-Doo product lineups. Sea-Doo is revving up the waves for adrenaline seekers who love the thrill of acceleration, by offering the new class leading…
Matt Wearn Wins Gold at Maiden World Championship
August 21, 2023
Perth’s Matt Wearn has broken through for his maiden ILCA 7 World Championship, breaking a run of three consecutive silver medals. The World Championship Gold will sit neatly alongside the Olympic title he collected at Tokyo 2020 and sets him on…
CYCA Youth Sailing Academy celebrates 30 years in style
August 19, 2023
Many of Australia’s most celebrated sailors, started their careers at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Youth Sailing Academy (YSA). On Friday 15 September, the CYCA will proudly celebrate the YSA’s 30th anniversary, by inviting members of the sailing community to a special dinner…
Sailing World Championships The Hague: Price and Haseldine Win Bronze
August 19, 2023
Main photo: Haseldine and Price on the podium. Photo by Sailing Energy Australia’s 49erFX team of Olivia Price and Evie Haseldine have won a bronze medal at the 2023 Sailing World Championship, a best-ever World Championship performance by Australian sailors in…
Airlie Beach Race Week: Victors reap the spoils
August 18, 2023
Main photo: Andy Duffield sailed his Weta Wee Tri to a big win. Photo by Shirley Wodson The final day and no wind to speak of on the horizon on an otherwise beautiful sunny day, as officials at Whitsunday Sailing Club’s (WSC) 35th Airlie Beach…
Hamilton Island celebrates significant milestone
August 18, 2023
Australia’s internationally renowned Hamilton Island Race Week gets underway this Saturday evening with the traditional skipper’s sunset welcome party before racing commences Sunday August 20. A forecast of consistent southeast trade winds building to 20 knots by Thursday is the perfect gift for close…
Aussies dominate North American Hobie 18 Championships
August 16, 2023
The 2023 Hobie 18 and Hobie 17 North American Championship was held from 31st July to 4th August at Lake Quinault in the Olympic National Park about 3 hours east of Seattle in Washington state, USA. Lake Quinault is a large freshwater lake surrounded…
