New Zealand
Thieves sink sailing trust’s shed project
[divider style=”single” border=”small”] UPDATE: LSD is totally disgusted by this – as such we are all over it in a major way – expect an update over the coming days. [divider
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Australian News
Three Peaks – Prepare now for the Challenge
Australia’s iconic Three Peaks Race, a unique three day sailing and running endurance event conducted around Tasmania’s scenic east coast, will start in Devonport on Friday, March 6th 2015. Potential competitors
The Ocean Race
Team SCA: In fighting mood
After 26 days at sea and with less than 200 miles to the finish in Cape Town, the crew on Team SCA is in a fighting mood and focused on
New Zealand
Sir Peter Blake Torbay Regatta – Registration is Open!
[button link=”https://www.clubhubssl.com/hubsystem/index.php?&fuseaction=register.new_player&prodchosen=%2735035|N|Regatta%20Attendee|0|N|Y|Y|N%27&callclub=TORBAY” color=”red”]Register Now![/button] [divider style=”single” border=”small”] BREAKING NEWS: Sarah-Jane – Sir Peter Blakes daughter, will attend event prize giving this year. [divider style=”single” border=”small”] On 6-7th December the
International News
Eivind Melleby, the pride of Norway, returns for his second Star Sailors League Finals in 2014
Born in Olso and Viking of stance, Eivind Melleby is both a superb athlete and a great person. Sitting 10th on the Star Sailors League Ranking List, he finished ninth
Australian News
A New Toy! The RS Aero arrives in Australia.
The RS Aero, a revolutionary new single-handed boat from RS Sailing, will arrive in Australia at the end of November 2014. Four demonstration boats are being shipped to Sailing Raceboats
New Zealand
Today: Queen Charlotte College in Picton Welcomes Laura Dekker
[Source: Marlborough Express] Laura Dekker doesn’t let a lot stand in her way. News clip from 25/08/2011 With a goal to sail solo around the globe, a court battle behind
The Ocean Race
VOR: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing wins Leg 1
Ian Walker’s face looked like it had aged 10 years, his red-raw eyes maybe 20. But Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’s Leg 1 triumph in Cape Town this afternoon will have
America's Cup
Bermuda to hold America’s Cup World Series Event in 2015
[Source: www.americascup.com ] Island builds on strong heritage of hosting top sailing events The America’s Cup World Series – a racing circuit featuring the best sailors in the world, competing
International News
With 40 Knots Closing Speed, Offshore Racing Trimaran Rams Cargo Ship
[Source: www.gcaptain.com ] Sodebo, a 31 meter carbon fiber offshore racing trimaran collided with a cargo ship in the English Channel at 23:30 last night, less than 24 hours from departing on
New Zealand
Etchells Invitational 2014 – What a Blast!
A respectable crowd of around 50 Etchells sailors enjoyed a cracking evening of racing and dock-side banter for the 2nd Annual Etchells Invitational in Auckland last evening. Enthusiasm remained undampened
New Zealand
Sailability – Offering Freedom and Adventure on the Water
[hdwplayer id=5] Freedom and adventure on the water are the cornerstones of what Sailability Auckland offers to people living with disabilities. Brendan Tourelle’s relationship with Sailability started after a ladder
International News
ISAF Rolex Sailors of the Year announced
NEWS FLASH: 2014 ISAF ROLEX WORLD SAILORS OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED ISAF and Rolex are delighted to announce that the winners of the 2014 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the
The Ocean Race
VOR Boat Blogs: November 4th – Less that 24 hours to Cape Town and it’s go hard time!
Violent. That’s the best adjective to describe the last three days. Reaching with the hound gennaker up, in 25-30 knots of wind. In other words, it means that you’re sailing
America's Cup
Auckland likely to host America’s Cup world series event
[Source: www.nzherald.co.nz ] Auckland is likely to host one of the America’s Cup World Series events, which are slated to begin next year. The World Series runs for two seasons
The Ocean Race
At 1800 UTC last night, something snapped on Dongfeng Race Team – Video
[Source: www.volvooceanrace.com ] It’s not just the sailors who are feeling the effects of this three week marathon down to Cape Town. The boats have hurtled across over 5,000 miles,
The Ocean Race
VOR Boat Blogs: November 3rd
It’s a quarter to eight, somewhere in the Southern Ocean. A little over a 1,000 miles from Cape Town. In about 15 minutes Gerd-Jan “Johnny” Poortman starts his watch on
Sydney Hobart
Entries close with 119 for 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is pleased to announce that 119 entries have been received for the 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht race and the 70th edition is bringing
International News
Big seas and Gusting Winds for Sir Robin Knox-Johnston on First Night of Route Du Rhum Race
Clipper Race chairman and founder, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, has sent his first blog since he started Transatlantic solo race, the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe yesterday at 1400 CET
The Ocean Race
BREAKING NEWS: Significant damage onboard Dongfeng
BREAKING NEWS: Significant damage onboard Dongfeng [Source: Team Dongfeng Facebook Page] Onboard Dongfeng just after 1800 UTC, part of the sheeting system (control lines) for the masthead gennaker (big sail
This guy sailed around the world – on a beach cat!
[Source: www.redbull.com ] Is this the most extreme journey ever? Swiss sailor Yvan Bourgnon has swapped his ‘Formula One’ catamaran to sail around the world in a tiny, cabin-less beach
Australian News
Sydney Sailing Manager Wanted! – Drummoyne Sailing Club
[blockquote]Please Note: Applications for this position have now closed. [/blockquote] The “club with the million dollar view”, Drummoyne Sailing Club, requires a part time Sailing Manager to build and promote a
International News
The Tenth Route du Rhum Is Off And Running
The tenth edition of the legendary Route du Rhum solo Transatlantic race to Guadeloupe started off in Saint Malo, France this Sunday afternoon under grey skies and a moderate SSW’ly
Australian News
Black beauty’s New Year dash to Coffs
Australia’s most well-travelled multihull, Shaun Carroll’s black beauty called Morticia, is one of the starters for January’s Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Yacht Race. Off the back of a busy