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Sydney Harbour, with its stunning vistas and pristine waters, is an iconic boating location and made for the perfect place to launch the RAND range Downunder. If you’re dreaming of cruising the magnificent waterways Australia has to offer we want…
Light winds bring emotions to the fore on yachts. Situations can change in an instant, and the whole scenario can be understood just from looking at a sailor’s face. Anyone who has sailed in very light winds can relate to…
The World Cetacean Alliance has developed a program to formally recognize and accredit destinations across the globe to become Whale Heritage Sites. The initiative certifies destinations that support and demonstrate the importance of cetaceans (whales and dolphins) in their ocean…
Sydney, Australia With over two years of design, development, and construction, the first of the Longreach power catamarans take to the water. Here is our first look at the stunning new Longreach Expedition ‘Sunrise III’ days after launching from Ocean…
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge The latest week in the Global Solo Challenge has seen the majority of the skippers at sea confront, some for the first time, the relentless and dynamic Southern Ocean. As the fleet that…
Boat ready, kite launch procedures confirmed and weather forecast favourable: we had to be patient before all these conditions were met in Leucate. But finally, it is done! We were able to connect a small 12m2 kite to the boat, take it…
The Red Sea city of Jeddah on the most western coastline of Saudi Arabia is an arresting, stunning sensory experience, and a truly outstanding place for international yachting. The vision to hold the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by…
After the breathless and heart-stopping moments we saw on Fantastic Friday, the start of the SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals in Gran Canaria was a far less frenetic light wind affair. Light airs led to lackadaisical sailing at times, with…
The second West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint race sailed in light, and tricky conditions in Bass Strait saw Nigel Jones GINAN lead the way and come away the victor. Jones commented, “conditions were variable; we were preparing for storms yet applying sunscreen”. Skippers and crews were…
McIntyre Ocean Globe fleet halfway, surfing and driving hard’n fast to Auckland It doesn’t come much better, or closer racing than this at the bottom of the world, deep in the Southern Ocean. Pen Duick VI FR (14), skipped by Marie Tabarly,…
The group of 8 Youth Emirates Team New Zealand hopefuls undertook a busy four day schedule embarking on a steep learning curve encompassing the technical systems and software required to sail the AC40 as well as race training and simulation…
Dutchman Nico Poons was unable to stay dry once ashore from the final day of racing at the 44Cup Calero Marinas. As is tradition, RC44 Class President Chris Bake encouraged him to take a plunge in celebration of his Charisma…
Written by AOC Australia has won two gold, a silver and a bronze medal after a week of sailing at Iumi Water Park, with the young sailing team revelling in the international regatta opportunity. Eighteen-year-old Evie Saunders won gold in…
by Miranda Blazeby, Digital Editor SailGP Driver Jimmy Spithill has announced his departure from the United States SailGP Team, indicating the sale of the team. Speaking to apnews.com, Spithill didn’t reveal specifics of the sale, but did confirm that the new…
NSW Championship, Races 1 and 2 Today’s Trophy: W.C. ‘Trappy’ Duncan Mem. Trophy Today’s Race Sponsor: Marine Outlet The defending champion Andoo team of John Winning Jr, Seve Jarvin and Sam Newton hold a narrow lead after the first…
The 2023 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) was decided over two offshore windward/leeward courses today and Bob Cox’s Nine Dragons along with Jack Stening and Colin Gunn’s Stormaway, came away the victors, Stenning commenting, “The final…
Words: Liz RountreePhotos: Colleen DarceyORC winner KD4 (and winner of recent Maria)IRC winner Sundowner (winner of last year’s Launceston to Hobart)Line Honours winner Fork in the RoadPHS winner Invincible Bakewell White Fork in the Road took Line Honours in the…
The 44Cup Calero Marinas, the final event of the 2023 44Cup, has become a two horse race going into the final day. Once again today the star performers among the high performance owner-driver one designs were Aleph Racing and Team…
Report from day four – Cauipe, BrazilWords: Liam DredgePhoto: Svetlana Romantsova Four days of non-stop competition have been delivered during the final event of the GWA this year. During days one, two, and three the focus was mainly driven on…
Gordon Ketelbey’s Zen and Mistral, sail two-handed by Rupert Henry and Greg O’Shea, were the beneficiaries of wins on Day 1 of Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s (MHYC) 2023 Nautilus Marine InsuranceSydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC), sailed offshore today. Ketelbey’s…
Words: Liz Rountree The Two Capes Race returns for it’s third year, drawing seasoned salts and newbies, 29 to 50 footers and crews ranging from 18 to almost 80. With the previous two years of “Champagne conditions”, expectations are high…
By Margherita Pelaschier / Global Solo Challenge Yesterday, November 23rd at approximately 13:30 local time (12:30 UTC), Kevin Le Poidevin set off in north easterly winds of around 10 knots and a weak late autumn sunshine, from A Coruña aboard his Open 40’…
Report from day three | Cauipe, Brazil | Words: Liam Dredge | Photo: Svetlana Romantsova After focusing on the men for the initial two days, the 12 enthusiastic women entered the competition with anticipation. The venue for the competition, whether…
Just when we thought we’d seen it all in Gran Canaria, the SSL Gold Cup took it to a whole new level on the Golden Day of the 1/8 Finals. Double points meant it all came down to today’s performance…
They say in yacht racing that when conditions are light, flukey and difficult to predict, it is all about keeping a cool head and avoiding the big results. Italian sailors are renowned for excelling in this as they are the…
Build it, they’re already here! The Boat Works is adding more Sheds, more Hardstand and more Berths for enhanced boat maintenance and refit to meet demand. The Boat Works is expanding yet again, with the addition of 50 percent more…
Written by his daughter Jan Newland, the book titled “Graham Newland – A well navigated life” will be launched at MHYC on 30th November. The hidden life of one of Australia’s greatest ocean racing navigators is discovered in a box…
Young local sailing star, 17-year-old Evie McDonald from Geelong has been appointed the Festival of Sails’ inaugural Youth Ambassador. Sailing from the age of 8 with the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, Evie’s sailing career has blossomed and seen her go…
Leaders, favourites and defending champions, Nico Poons’ Charisma got off to a solid start on the opening day of the 44Cup Calero Marinas, the final event of the 2023 44Cup. The Dutchman’s Monaco-flagged RC44 leads after three races, but by…
The NSW Coroner is seeking as much awareness as possible amongst the boating public to the safety issues raised in the Beeby Inquest on the 2020 drowning of yachtsman Alan Beeby off Seal Rocks. The Coroner’s Office has asked BIA…
Report from day two | Cauipe, Brazil | Words: Liam Dredge | Photo: Svetlana Romantsova From the first heat to the last, the focus on day two was to wrap up and crown the Men’s Surf-Freestyle event winner here in…
DUBAI – November 23, 2023 – SailGP, a global leader in purpose driven and sustainable sport, will highlight its ongoing commitment and passion to climate action with the first of many Race For The Future takeovers at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand…
Another day in glorious Gran Canaria, with more sunshine, more warmth and a beautiful 10 to 13 knot breeze for the powerful SSL 47 yachts to devour. Day 3 is arguably the most important of each round, setting the tone…
IFA President Rob McMillan sums up the past season in his address in the new issue of the Finn magazine – FINNFARE. “As 2023 closes I hope that you can all look back on memorable Finn sailing moments with our…
The 2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship will once again host some of the World’s best youth match racing talent, with competitors travelling from across the world, including UK and Ireland, New Zealand, Canada and Brazil, as well as a strong…
The 44Cup’s trial boat, which teams can use to gain first-hand experience racing the high performance, owner-driver RC44 one design, has had a busy 2023 season. This started in Muscat driven by an Oman Sail crew, then had Louise Morton’s…
The race towards the 2024 JJs begins this weekend The recently completed Australian 18 Footers League Spring Championship produced some exciting fleet racing over the past six weeks and a magnificent spectacle of unbelievable spinnaker action in a 28-knot ‘black…
WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2023 – DARLING POINT, SYDNEY A diverse fleet, including multiple former winners, will take on the 628 nautical mile Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day. One hundred and thirteen boats are entered for the 78th running…
Report from day one – Cauipe, BrazilWords: Liam DredgePhoto: Svetlana Romantsova We are entering this final event of the GWA calendar, having already crowned our Surf-Freestyle champions last month in Tarifa. Christopher MacDonald (USA) and Nia Suardiaz (ESP) enter this…
Gran Canaria served up a stunner on Wednesday, with sunshine and a steady 9-12 knots of breeze. Absolutely perfect conditions for the teams to sail the powerful SSL 47 yachts to the maximum. The second day of the 1/8 Finals…
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