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Aussies extend lead at Hobie Worlds in China

The winds were good strength but shifting all day, keeping competitors on their toes.

Launceston - Hobart expected to eclipse Melbourne - Hobart numbers

Around 45 yachts are expected to compete. The NOR will be issued this week.

Marcus Blackmore buys ETNZ TP52

ETNZ TP52.

The boat will be optimised for IRC in time for next summer's racing in Sydney.

Aussies and Kiwis dominate Hobie Worlds in China

Rod Waterhouse rigging his Hobie as an audience of curious locals looks on.

The Waterhouse name, pre-eminent in youth multihulls over the past two years, is also featuring in the Masters.

18ft skiffs to show America's Cup the way?

The international regatta to be held on San Francisco Bay could give the AC organisers some tips.

Warning - electronic charts may not be accurate

Missing reefs, missing dangers and inaccurate depth data have all been identified.

Living Doll has strangle hold on IRC at Airlie Beach

Action on deck - Living Doll at Airlie Beach.
Photo by Barry Henson

The Farr 55 handled the variable winds best and has not been lower than second place all regatta.

Hobie Worlds start today in China

60 brand new Hobies have been assembled by US and Australian teams.

Light winds create chaos in the "wetsundays" of Airlie Beach

Action on deck - Living Doll at Airlie Beach.
Photo by Barry Henson

Living Doll was OCS and had to complete a penalty before going after the fleet.

Skud crew wins gold at Sail for Gold Weymouth

Australian representative Skud 18 crew, Daniel Fitzgibbon and Rachael Cox, compete on the third day at Weymouth ISAF World Cup.

Fitzgibbon and Cox totally dominated the class, winning 7 of 10 races.