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First finishers in a historic and brutal 75th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
Celestial was the first yacht across the Gladstone Harbour finish line at dawn this morning in what has been a historic but brutal 75th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race (75th B2G).
Father-son duo take 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart fleet past 50
After a premature end to his maiden two-handed Rolex Sydney Hobart campaign in 2021, Michael Bell is back for another crack at the historic race.
18 Foot Skiffs and the 1980’s – A Decade of Innovation
Despite the problems, it’s important that we don’t let the ‘negatives’ override the wonderful accomplishments and progress made within the evolutionary iconic 18 footer class during the 80s.
Strong fleet to set sail in the 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
The starting cannon will be fired again on Boxing Day for the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s (CYCA) 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The prestigious, world-renowned 628…
DeckHardware sponsors Couch Guess Championship!
Our friends at DeckHardware in Sydney, Australia, have come on board as sponsors for the Live Sail Die Couch Guess Championship! Mel, who runs DeckHardware with her family, and who
New Sharpie documentary celebrates sailing’s grassroots manufacturers
Showcasing the importance of grassroots manufacturers in sailing is the focus of a new documentary by Down Under Sail, titled ‘From the Ground Up’, which releases at 6PM AEST today.
Competitors hot to topple Sydney 38 One-Design NSW champion
The largest fleet in years will face starters orders when the 2024 Sydney 38 One-Design NSW Championship kicks off at the Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta this coming weekend when hungry crews will be out to topple recurring champion, Conspiracy, owned by David Hudson and Peter Byford.
2022 Rolex Middle Sea Race – Fine Fleet in for Long Haul
…1100 CEST, tomorrow Saturday, 22nd October, attracting a fleet of 120 yachts from 25 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States, as well as most of Europe.
New foiler design with 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart in mind
Twelve months work and investment from a highly experienced Australian group has led to the development of a 15.2m fully foiling design intended for the 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart…
Festival of Sails: Pardon the Intrusion
Luke Reinehr and the crew on his S80, Intrusion, will arrive at Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s Festival of Sails with a target on their backs, having won their 15th Victorian S80 Championship on Port Phillip last week.
Podiums decided at most successful Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week
Compliments flowed from competitors at Whitsunday Sailing Club’s (WSC) Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week 2024, following a solid week of racing, as the Club and Whitsunday Islands delivered the best mix of racing seen for a while, allowing all entrants a chance to redeem themselves.
Dual Defending Champs Prepare for Eighth Edition of Corinthian Sailing Classic
…Southern Yacht Club of New Orleans and Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (above) of Australia.
Light air to decide Cormie’s fate at Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week
It’s the final morning of racing at Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week 2024 and once again it is light and lovely and expected to be almost a replica of yesterday, with the sea breeze poking her nose into the Whitsundays around midday.
18ft Skiffs NSW Championship, Race 3
5 December, 2021 Sydney Harbour The Yandoo team of John Winning, Mike Kennedy and Fang Warren lead the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship following a dominating performance to take out Race
2023 Pittwater to Coffs Yacht Race – Race Tracker / Follow the Fleet
The 2023 edition of the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race commences on Friday 31 March 2023 at 1300hrs (local time in Sydney) with a race presentation on Sunday at the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club.
Mat Belcher first sailor to receive Queensland Sport Star of the Year
Olympic Gold medallist and World Champion Mathew Belcher has been awarded the 2014 Courier-Mail/Channel 7 Queensland Sport Star of the Year at the Queensland Sport Awards in Brisbane last night. It
New boats to face tried and true in Melbourne to Devonport Rudder Cup
Over 30 boats are entered in the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) 195 nautical mile Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race, otherwise known as the Rudder Cup, due to start on Friday 4 November at 6pm off Queenscliff in Victoria.
120 boats locked in for 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
Multiple former winners, international entrants and a record number of two-handed competitors headline a strong contingent of 120 boats entered for the 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Secret Mens Business breaks the drought, claims race win in Adelaide-Lincoln
Geoff Boettcher’s 52-foot Secret Mens Business has broken a five-year drought to regain the overall IRC win in the Teakle Classic Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race.
Skippers confirmed for World Match Racing Tour Final 2022
The line-up for the World Match Racing Tour Final 2022 has been confirmed, with 10 teams invited for the inaugural Tour event to be sailed on Sydney Harbour.
