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Getting Sendy on the Second Day of Sail Melbourne
The upper edge of a low-pressure front sitting off the south coast of Tasmania served up big winds and a bouncy sea state across Port Phillip on day two of Sail Melbourne 2023.
Entries open for 2022 International Cadet Worlds in Melbourne
Entries are now open for the 2022 International Cadet World Championships, to be held at the historic Royal Yacht Club of Victoria in Williamstown, Melbourne beginning on 26 December.
Andoo Comanche and Willow win 2022 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge
The John Winning Jr-skippered maxi yacht, Andoo Comanche, produced a masterclass of high-speed sailing to win Line Honours in the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on Sydney Harbour today.
ecostore Youth Match Racing Regatta
The ecostore Youth Match Racing Regatta event is a new event in the the clubs racing calendar that welcomes Youth Sailors 25yrs or younger to compete in this weekend Grade
The Beashels: An incredible sailing family
The 18 footer class has a rich tradition of family generational competition and one of the most prominent families in all skiff racing is the Beashel family which, for five generations, also has an incredible history right across the sailing world.
Belcher and Ryan win Copa Brasil de Vela to top off a successful 2014
World Champions Mat Belcher (QLD) and Will Ryan (QLD) have won the Men’s 470 at the “Copa Brasil de Vela” on Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay over night. A second
Entries OPEN for the Hansa World and International Championships 2025
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club together with International Hansa Class Association is excited to announce the opening of entries for the 2025 Hansa World and International Championships, for both competitors and coaches. The event will take place from 23 – 30 March 2025 offering sailors from around the world the opportunity to compete on an international stage.
Another big day out at Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week
It was another big day on the water for the 36th running of Whitsunday Sailing Club’s Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week 2024, although it was more ‘doable’ than yesterday’s race, as the seaway was a lot more user friendly according to competitors.
New Zealand 18 Foot Skiff teams use championship as final training session ahead of JJ Giltinan Championships
Three days of racing with a mix of conditions put the sailors to the test in what was the final on water sessions before the 18 Foot Skiffs are packed up and shipped to Sydney.
Acclaimed solo sailor Lisa Blair has set off on new World Record attempt: Around New Zealand
Only last month she set a fastest time record for Sydney to Auckland as the first woman and solo monohull record of 8 days, 3hrs and 19 minutes, taking over 4 days off the existing record, to be ratified by World Sailing Speed Record Council
Rolex Sydney Hobart: Take a bow LAWCONNECT! Line Honours in the 78th Sydney Hobart!
Congratulations to Christian Beck and his LawConnect team for taking our line honours in the 78th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in a finish that kept us all at the edge of our seats!
Ocean Racing Club of Victoria announces annual Awards recipients
The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) takes great pleasure in announcing the recipients of its annual Ocean Racing Awards for the 2022/2023 season, which were held at a gala dinner at Royal Yacht Club of Victoria on the weekend.
Line honours pending for Maritimo in the 50th Anniversary Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race
Maritimo, the 54-foot Schumacher skippered by veteran sailor Michael Spies, looks set to take line honours in the 50th anniversary Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race.
Tasmanian Boats in hunt for the prestigious Heemskerk Perpetual Trophy in the 50th Anniversary Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race
Tasmanian Boats in hunt for the prestigious Heemskerk Perpetual Trophy in the 50th Anniversary Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race
Day 2 racing abandoned 470 European Championship
Once again, the vagaries of the weather played havoc with the fleet on Day 2 of racing at the 2023 Mixed 470 European Championship in San Remo, Italy where the only race of the day was abandoned in its final stages.
LawConnect fires first shot in bid for line honours win in Rolex Sydney Hobart
LawConnect made best of its bid to break a hoodoo of three runner-up finishes in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race by leading the fleet towards the Heads after this afternoon’s start.
Vaikobi relaunches UV Ocean Tech Tops just in time for the Aussie Summer!
When it comes to high-performance sun protection you can wear all day long, Vaikobi’s updated UV Ocean Tech range stands out as a game-changer. Designed to provide maximum sun protection and comfort in warm to hot conditions, these lightweight UV tops are a must-have for anyone who loves spending time on or around the water.
Three races ahead of strong wind warning at AUS Women’s Keelboat Regatta
Planning ahead for tomorrow’s forecast strong wind warning, the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron’s technical delegate Lou Hutton and race officer Tony Lukeman banged off three back-to-back races seaward of the iconic St.
Rolex Sydney Hobart fleet set for downwind start
The maxi yachts should get off to a flying start in this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, based on the NSW Bureau of Meteorology [BOM]’s long range weather forecast.
Tropical Sailing in Paradise: Oceania Laser Championship Fiji
It was a perfect day in paradise for the first two races of the inaugural Laser Oceania Championship! Chris Caldecoat from Performance Sailcraft Australia made a very good point. You…
