News & Events
$13 Million Maritime Project Hits Major Milestone
October 13, 2022
The boating community on the mid-north coast will soon benefit from the completion of a major milestone in a $13 million project to transform maritime facilities at Coffs Harbour. Minister for Transport, Veterans and Western Sydney David Elliott said the installation of a new travel lift…
Expressions of Interest sought to transform Snug Cove Maritime Precinct
October 13, 2022
The NSW Government’s vision to transform the Port of Eden into a major cruise and boating destination is taking shape with private investors asked to help create a thriving maritime precinct. Minister for Transport, Veterans and Western Sydney David Elliott said expressions of interest…
Epic first day of Kite racing in Cagliari
October 12, 2022
Day one of the Formula Kite World Championships started with a slight delay and light winds, until around lunch when the wind switched on and developed into nice Scirocco of around 13 knots. The planned races for all male and female…
100 yachts entered for 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
October 12, 2022
More than 100 yachts are set to compete in the 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with just over two weeks still to go until entries close. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, organiser of the race, has welcomed entrants from around Australia and…
Consistent opening day for Australians at ILCA 6 World Championships
October 12, 2022
Main photo: Mara Stransky The Australian Sailing ILCA6 squad had a solid qualifying day in Kemah, Texas on day one of the ILCA 6 World Championships held out of Texas Corinthian Yacht Club. The 85 sailors completed two races on Galveston…
43rd Rolex Middle Sea Race
October 12, 2022
The profile and reputation of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, organized by the Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC), has risen continuously since it was first held in 1968. Today, it habitually draws a diverse fleet of more than 100 yachts from close to…
NauticEd and MarineVerse Launch World’s First Virtual Reality Sailing Course
October 6, 2022
NauticEd, the world leader in on-the-water and online sailing training, today announced a partnership with MarineVerse, an Australian-based pioneer of virtual reality (VR) sailing simulation, to jointly offer the first-ever virtual reality sailing course incorporating VR gaming with sailing training techniques and programs. …
Harry Price & ‘The Rag’ – a winning 18 footer combination
October 5, 2022
Main photo: Southerly spinnaker run action One of the highlights of the Australian 18 Footers League’s 2021-22 season was the performance of the talented rookie Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price, Josh McKnight and Harry Hall against the world’s best and most…
Belmont 16s celebrating a century of sailing in style
October 5, 2022
Main photo: Original Belmont Club House A century of sailboat racing on Belmont Bay, Lake Macquarie, will be celebrated on October 8-9, with Belmont 16s staging a major two-day regatta for its dinghy classes and 16-Foot skiff fleet. The club is…
Under the stars, a navigation challenge
October 5, 2022
Last weekend a fleet of 15 entrants sailed all night in the ORCV Overnight Challenge on Port Phillip Bay. “A race that offered a bit of everything, in perfect conditions” commented Andrew Neeson, skipper of Runnalls 39 Jaffa and overall winner. The Jaffa Crew. Photo…
MYC’s Jack Eickmeyer wins Youth Sailor of the Year
September 30, 2022
Mornington Yacht Club’s Jack Eickmeyer (17) has won Australian Sailing Victoria’s Youth Sailor of the Year, announced at the organisation’s Annual Awards in early September. The award recognises Jack’s stellar performance at a state, national and international level over the last…
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club Hunter 100 – a Bluewater Classic
September 29, 2022
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club will introduce a new overnight race to the offshore circuit later this year – the Hunter 100! The 100 nautical mile race offers crews the opportunity to experience Bluewater sailing at its best with almost 24hrs of…
