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Sail Port Stephens – rain likely for opening parade in paradise
The sailing paradise that is Port Stephens may be somewhat bleak and blustery for the opening day of the 2025 Commodores Cup Passage Series on Monday, March 31, so much so that organisers are busy hatching Plan B and possibly C for the racing and social schedules.
WATCH LIVE – 71st JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Regatta Race 9
Tune in for the last day of the 71st JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Regatta! There’s been great coverage of this event, and a big congratulations to Smeg! JJ Giltinan
Royal Geelong Yacht Club Vice Commodore Wins Ocean Racer of The Year 2023
Ocean Racing Club of Victoria awards long time member Paul Buchholz the 2023 Ocean Racer of the Year award.
Daniel Links from Australia takes control of Gold Fleet in 2019 Toyota Optimist NZL National Championships
An overcast and dreary day saw the first two races of the Toyota Optimist National Championship finals raced in light and shifty conditions off the beach from Murrays Bay Sailing Club. The forecast was for rain and even hail, and while the latter didn’t eventuate, the rain came plummeting down, as did the temperature with winter finally setting in across New Zealand.
Challenging Conditions Test Sailors at Sail Sydney
Sail Sydney delivered four days of gruelling competition as fog, storms, rain, and gusty winds created a tough playing field for competitors and the race committee alike. Despite the challenging conditions, champions emerged across multiple classes, with Sydney Harbour providing the iconic backdrop for the testing racing.
Vaikobi Launches New Board Short Collection – with a Buy 2nd Pair Half Price Deal!
Vaikobi, a leader in high-performance ocean sports apparel, is proud to introduce its latest collection of men’s boardshorts: the Newport Boardies and Paddle Boardies. Designed for comfort, sports versatility and hydrodynamic efficiency, these board shorts are set to redefine function, and style for watersports enthusiasts everywhere.
Age and Treachery V Youth and Skill – 5 Laps tells the story
Day 2 of the Peroni 16 and 13 foot Australian Championships was a different game to the initial opener. The fleet was greeted with an immediate dilemma as the breeze
Australian TP52 owners set the agenda
It’s great to see some open minded sailors and racing administrators! LSD will be following this regatta via the excellent reports from Lisa Ratcliff [divider] “I say who, I say
Bec Hancock – The 22 year old taking on the 18 Foot Skiff
We’re told that adversity is continued difficulty, misfortune or unpleasant experiences, and showing the strength to face these adversities often makes the individual more successful.
18ft Skiffs: 90th Anniversary of the League
When the Sydney Flying Squadron had a dispute with boat owners in its 18 footer fleet during the early 1930s, Mr. James J. Giltinan guided the owners into the formation of a new 18 footer club in Sydney to cater for the new type of boat from Brisbane, Queensland, named Aberdare.
Black Jack takes line honours in Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Race
It was between four 100 foot horses, Comanche, Infotrack, Wild Oats XI and Black Jack and after what was a slow sprint up the eastern Australian coastline, it was the
Winners Announced: GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race 2024
The final boat to finish the race and dock, ‘She’ crossed the line at 1409 hrs on Day 4, some 76 hours and 9 minutes after the start line off Cavill Avenue.
Overbeck takes the lead in day one of Norwegian Nationals
…Following a strong performance and a 2nd place finish at the 2023 International WASZP Games in Australia, Overbeck remains unbeaten in WASZP events this year. Winning the Americas Championships, Foiling…
Regal display from New Zealand SailGP Team sees it triumph in first ever SailGP event final
New Zealand breaks Australia’s stranglehold on SailGP Season 3 with masterful display on Plymouth Sound after first battling the Duchess of Cambridge
Rolex Sydney Hobart: Line Honours Finish – WATCH LIVE | Mini Maxi Finish
Watch all the action of the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Mini Maxi finishes from the Derwent River!
Thick sea fog hits the 2023 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race
The 2023 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race started in sunny conditions on Port Philip Bay today with competitors set for a quick race to Hobart.
Lindsay May is set for his 50th consecutive Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
Lindsay May is preparing for his 50th consecutive Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – the only sailor to achieve this major milestone.
5 Things to Watch Out for When Racing Gets Underway in Dubai
…From Jimmy Spithill driving Australia to the new USA team’s debut, we round up five things to watch out for when racing gets underway in Dubai.
Aussies near the top after “cloud driven mess” in Palma
If day one of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Regatta in Palma was the start of the road to Marseilles in 2024, then it must have felt a bit like the traffic jams that are so much a feature of the start of the summer holidays. Starts, abandonments, followed by re-starts, and then finally being sent back to shore highlight the levels of frustration experienced by all.
