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Beyer, McMahon and Waraker shine in light conditions at Laser Masters
There was drama aplenty on the second day of the Oceania and Australian Laser Masters Championship in Geelong. In light, shifty conditions, there were eight black flags, shared evenly between
Vale Syd Fischer AM OBE
Yachting legend Syd Fischer passed away on Thursday evening of 23rd February, he was 95.
Spirit of Downunder joins Double-Handed Entries in 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race
Spirit of Downunder has a strong pedigree in ocean racing which skipper Rick Whitehouse will be keen to take advantage of when he races his Cameron Delange designed and built 12 metre yacht across Bass Strait and down the West Coast of Tasmania in the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race (M2H).
Yandoo Wins 2025 JJ Giltinan World Championship on Sydney Harbour
The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake became the world 18 footer champions after scoring a brilliant victory in the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship, which concluded on Sydney Harbour today.
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede honoured with IACH/Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award
They came from all corners of the Globe – Australia, China, France, Italy, New Zealand, South America, Sweden. UK and the USA to share experiences of rounding Cape Horn and to…
Rindom overcomes thunder storms and lightning to lead Laser Radial World Championship
Melbourne Australia. February 25, 2020: The weather played havoc again at the ILCA Laser Radial World Championships in Melbourne today. Two attempts were made to get Yellow Fleet started shortly
Sydney Hobart first timers say ‘bring it on’
Olivia Gates, 30, will compete in her first Sydney Hobart on December 26 – and it is interesting to consider that when the nurse from Newcastle moved to Sydney four years ago, sailing was not on her radar.
18ft Skiffs: NSW Championship, Final
The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price/Josh Porebski, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz became the 2024-25 NSW 18ft skiff champion after an exciting day of action-packed racing in the final two races of the championship on Sydney Harbour today.
Ronstan Junior Foiling Cup
The Ronstan Junior Foiling Cup is a revolutionary new sailing series, specifically designed to inspire Junior sailors from 10 to 16 years old, by providing them the opportunity to compete in the very latest, one design foiling dinghies.
Ginger crowned MC38 Aussie Champion
After playing bridesmaid at both Audi Hamilton Island Race Week and the Australian Championship last year, Sydney yachtsman Leslie Green and his Ginger crew were crowned the MC38 Australian champions
AUS Sailing Team Statement: Paralympic Sailing decision
CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION International Paralympic Committee removes sailing from the 2020 Paralympic Games programme Yachting Australia – Australian Sailing Team statement on Tokyo 2020 Paralympic sports
Cream rises in phenomenal finale at Port Stephens
It was a fitting finale to the 2025 Sail Port Stephens Passage Series (Commodores Cup), with crews aboard the 105 yachts enjoying the kind of premium sailing conditions that attracts boats from as far as the Gold Coast and Melbourne to the event.
18ft Skiffs: Rag & Famish Hotel 18ft Skiff Team
Sports media commentators often use the phrase “a champion team will always beat a team of champions” but the reason why the champion Rag & Famish 18ft skiff team has been almost unbeatable in 2025 is because this “champion team is also a team of champions’.
MC38 AUS Champs: Menace leads, but it’s tight
MC38 Australian Championship super tight at the top Six races into the MC38 class’ 2016 Australian Championship the pointscore is tighter than a tenor’s trousers. Howard Spencer’s Menace…
Australian Sailing Team ready to take on Europe at ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca
Over 880 sailors from 55 nations will race at ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca, Spain – ‘Trofeo Princesa Sofia’ from 31 March to 5 April 2014. Palma de Mallorca is
Clean start to the Australian TP52 Southern Cross Cup
Australian sport is in turmoil with the drug scandal story that has broken this week. Meanwhile off Sandringham Yacht Club there was plenty of good clean fun being had by
Rolex Sydney Hobart Entries Close with 112 Starters Confirmed
Entries for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race have recently closed, with an impressive and diverse fleet of 112 yachts ready to take their positions at the starting line on Boxing Day, 26 December.
The Sydney Hobart Race Begins – A Breakdown of the Start
Another Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is underway however with some underwhelming conditions.
Aus Sailing: Paris Olympics Day Eight – Wearn Maintains Men’s Dinghy Lead
Reigning Olympic champion Matt Wearn put together another solid day in a fading Mistral breeze today to hold his lead atop the Men’s Dinghy leaderboard.
Join the crew of Australia II in celebrating the 30th anniversary of their famous victory
Australians will have the chance to celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of the country’s most famous sporting victories, the 1983 America’s Cup, at a special luncheon this…
