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Maloney wins Finn Gold Cup with Junior in third
The Finn Gold Cup had proved elusive to New Zealand sailors for so long but today Andy Maloney became the second Kiwi in 18 months to get his hands on
Maloney and Junior in the top three at Finn Gold Cup
It’s one of the most prized trophies in Olympic class sailing and both Andy Maloney and Josh Junior are well placed to get their hands on it heading into the
Families soak up sailing and celebrate at Airlie Beach Race Week
Families that sail together stay together – just ask those whose enthusiasm for sailing has rubbed off on the younger generation and other family members at Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) – among them is Geoff Dews, whose family have joined him for a special celebration.
18ft Skiffs – Boost for Queensland 18 footer revival
The revival of the Queensland 18 footer racing scene took a major step forward recently when the Brisbane 18 Footers Sailing Club had a brand new 18ft skiff hull built by Van Munster Boatbuilders for David Hayter’s campaign at the 73rd JJ Giltinan World Championship regatta on Sydney Harbour from March 4-12.
Clint Bowen can’t get enough of 16ft skiff sailing
Having conquered all in the 16ft skiff world, Fluid Building skipper Clint Bowen thought he’d be enjoying retirement and reminiscing about the glory days by now. Approaching 50, and with
Gambling on the 18’s
The nature of the boats and the men who have sailed them over the past 130 years always made 18 footer racing unique in the sailing/yachting world and one of the unique parts of the sport has been the gambling which has gone hand-in-hand with the sport
Around the Island Race caps off another magic SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week
What a way to finish 2023 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), the stronger breeze everyone has longed for kicked in and because of it, competitors got to do the much anticipated Around the Island Race, bringing an end to the 16th edition of the regatta that holds a special place in competitors’ hearts.
To Pee or Not To Pee? That Is The Question:
Being a woman in sailing comes with many obstacles. I am sure the minute I say that you can immediately think of dozens of situations within your sailing career that have been made more difficult because you’re a woman.
Emerging Talent Charlie Connor Is Smoking It At Moth Worlds in Hawaii
After six races, Australian teenager Charlie Connor is currently in 43th position at the Moth Worlds in Kaneohe in Oahu, Hawaii. Not bad for the young Tasmanian who at 15
Andoo wraps up JJ Giltinan 18 Foot Skiff Worlds with a race to spare
The Andoo team of Seve Jarvin, Matt Stenta and Sam Newton wrapped up the 2022 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship with another brilliant win in Race 8 of the championship, which was sailed on Sydney Harbour today.
Day 1 at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week done and dusted
Nautilus Marine Insurance Race Day opened proceedings at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) today, competitors warming up for a week of racing and fun social activities ashore – there is no better way to beat the winter blues for those who live outside Queensland.
Ten Boats Set to Smash Race Record in 50th Anniversary Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race
The 50th Anniversary Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race is set to be one of the most memorable in history with the weather gods sending a late Christmas gift to the fleet, a swift sail to Hobart and potential entry into the race record books.
Festival of Sails: Zen takes 180th Passage Race line honours
Zen, owned by Gordon Ketelbey, took line honours in Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s 180th Passage Race today, finishing the 34 nautical mile course at 1.13.17pm in the time of 3 hours 43 minutes 17 seconds in the opener to Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s annual Festival of Sails.
Brotherly Love or Not? Does Girl Power Rule… Absolutely
Just as the first race of the Formula One Season generates – powerful machines being launched onto the track, horse power ready to explode. A lot of chest beating amongst
Photos: 2019 Airlie Beach Race Week
Airlie Beach Race Week. It’s an annual pilgrimage for sailors for a great week of socialising, racing, socialising more socialising and of course racing! Andrea Francolini was on location for
Sail Sandy’s returning champion the first entry in 2019 event
Entries are now open for the 2019 Sail Sandy Regatta, which will kick off a massive season ahead for the Sandringham Yacht Club. Sandy will play host to a plethora
Azzurro Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Crew Sets Sail to Raise Awareness for Stroke Foundation
The crew of the Azzurro yacht is embarking on a journey beyond the open seas as they set sail in the prestigious Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. However, their mission extends beyond the pursuit of victory on the water; the crew is dedicated to promoting awareness for the Stroke Foundation and making waves in the fight against stroke.
100th entry sends Airlie Beach Race Week into ‘Overdrive’
Whitsunday sailor Rupert King is the 100th entrant to the 2019 Airlie Beach Race Week, with his performance cruiser Overdrive. Deciding he was “over” driving, the former truck driver built
Airlie Beach Race Week: A light breeze day – with tide
Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) continued today in a light breeze on a typically balmy Whitsundays day, but all were kept on their toes as the tide played a big roll and found some stranded ashore for a time when they took things a little too far – Scarlet Runner, Rock ‘n Roll and Secret Weapon among them.
Groupama Race: Eye Candy takes clean sweep of IRC and ORC
Nic Douglass caught up with Stuart Minchin, Watch Captain and Helm on Eye Candy, and also the current Director General, for Pacific Community, to talk about the podium for the Sydney 38’s in both the IRC and ORC divisions at the New Caledonia Groupama Race.
