News & Events
Team Australia wins Sail GP event at Chicago’s Navy Pier
June 23, 2022
“Never count us out,” a smiling Team Australia skipper Tom Slingsby told AFLOAT Magazine last week in Chicago, Illinois. The Australian team had just mounted an improbable comeback by stealing upstart Canada’s thunder with an impressive win in the Chicago Finals in the high-powered…
52nd Newport Bermuda Race
June 23, 2022
HAMILTON, Bermuda (June 22, 2022)—Overnight, the great majority of the 186-boat fleet arrived in Bermuda and yesterday’s provisional divisional leaders have all been confirmed as the winners in the 52nd running of the Newport Bermuda Race. (See full results.) Winning…
The Vendée Arctique – to Iceland and Return
June 23, 2022
The second edition of what was originally a 3,500-nautical mile trip around Iceland and back to Les Sables d’Olonne, saw the course being shortened by race director Francis Le Goff because of a dangerous depression in the North Atlantic. It was then “neutralised”…
MC38 Act 4 home club victory
June 20, 2022
MC38 2022 Season Act 4, June 18-19 hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club with racing on Pittwater The 2021 MC38 season champion and home club team has taken their first scalp for 2022 on Pittwater by four points. Marcus Blackmore’s Hooligan, sailing…
Monterey Boats to showcase record display at Sydney Boat Show with d’Albora
June 16, 2022
d’Albora Marine, the boat sales division of d’Albora, Australia’s largest premium marina and hospitality network with 10 locations across OLD, NSW, VIC has today announced their plans for the 2022 Sydney International Boat Show with Monterey Boats USA. This year will be the most…
TAG tops Etchells Winter Waterloo Cup on home waters
June 16, 2022
The Etchells Winter Waterloo Cup was raced on 11 and 12 June at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. Todd Anderson, Lucas Down and Curtis Skinner sailing on TAG AUS1330 won the event by two points over day one leaders, Lisa Rose AUS1449 helmed by…
Sailors recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
June 14, 2022
Main photo: John McConaghy. Photo by Gregg Porteous Several sailors have been recognised for their outstanding service and achievements in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours. The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement. “I would like to congratulate…
Winners declared at Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta
June 14, 2022
Main photo: 2Xtreme was the clear Division 1 winner. Photo by Andrea Francolini Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron’s (RMYS) 30th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) came to an end on Port Phillip in Victoria when winners were crowned and other special prize recipients…
Roger Hill breaks new ground with monohull “Tank”
June 14, 2022
The latest Roger Hill design is a dramatic departure from the multihulls he’s built his reputation on for more than 25 years. The custom-designed 13.9-metre monohull motor yacht, named “Tank”, was commissioned by a former client and, while a step out of Roger’s comfort…
Entries open for 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
June 10, 2022
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is pleased to welcome entries from eligible yachts for the 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The 77th edition of the historic 628 nautical mile race will start in Sydney Harbour on Monday 26 December 2022.
18 footers lose a champion – Jamie Mears
June 7, 2022
The 18 footers class lost one of its champion sailors last month when UK and European champion Jamie Mears lost his life following a tragic mountain bike accident in Italy. Jamie (1976-2022) leaves behind his wife Gemma and his three sons Tommy, Ollie and…
Confidence boost as Aussies secure Silver and Bronze at World Cup
June 7, 2022
Main photo: Chris Charlwood and Amelia Catt. Photo Sailing Energy Two Australian teams have come away with medals at the Hempel World Cup Allianz Regatta, with the Mixed 470 team of Chris Charlwood and Amelia Catt securing a dramatic Silver while Olivia Price and…
