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Optimists finally go racing and Kyle O'Connell goes to the lead

Kyle O’Connell. Photo by Peta Bowden www.petaphotographics.com

Five races were sailed to get the competition back on track.

Lead changes on Day 5 of Australian 29er Championship

Jacqui Gurr and Steven Thomas. Photo by Peta Bowden www.petaphotographics.com.

Three bullets took Jacqui Gurr and Steven Thomas to the overall lead.

Jessica Watson to sail in Three Peaks Race in April

The start of Tasmania's Three Peaks Race.Photo Paul Scrambler.

Jessica will sail as crew aboard the 14m catamaran MTA Big Wave Rider.

Clipper boats complete refueling and use break wisely

Gold Coast Australia. Photo onEdition.

Gold Coast Australia will be the first boat to resume racing.

Injured 29er sailor responding well to treatment in hospital

29er crew Tess Lloyd and Lewis Duncan - Photo www.andrewgoughphotography.com.

Tess Lloyd remains in an induced coma but medication is being reduced.

Clipper boats in stealth mode, re-fuelling allowed for safety reasons

Gold Coast Australia. Photo onEdition.

It is a nervous time for race organisers as they manage the 10 boats through dangerous waters.

Racing postponed at Opti and 29er Nationals

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A strong wind warning caused the decision not to race.

Ballot to select Endeavour crew to watch transit of Venus at Lord Howe

HMB Endeavour leaving Sydney's Maritime Museum.

The "pay to play" event is expected to be oversubscribed owing to its historical significance.

2012 Optimist National Championships day one abandoned

Brothers Zach and Liam Beaven at the 2012 Optimist Nationals. Photo Clare Murray

The breeze was building all day up to 25knots, making it a challenge for the young sailors.

Rolex Miami OCR kicks off the ISAF Sailing World Cup

Photo credit: Rolex / Dan Nerney

Miami OCR will bring the best sailors from all around the world together for the first time since Perth.

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