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Getting into the groove toward sailing perfection

Day 3 of the Sail Port Stephens Passage Series got underway in brilliant sunshine after the fleet waited for the nor’easter to fill in, it made the first leg out to Cabbage Tree Island an upwind beat

NSW

Thu 18 Apr 2024

The ‘Icebreaker’ Winter Regatta is back in 2024 – ENTER NOW!

RPAYC welcomes members and guest competitors to enter the 2024 Centreboard ‘Icebreaker’ Winter Regatta

NSW

Thu 18 Apr 2024

Island views, sublime sailing on Sail Port Stephens Day 2

The best aspects of regatta sailing crystalised for the record fleet contesting the second day of the Passage Series comprising the Commodores Cup and Port Stephens Trophy.

NSW

Wed 17 Apr 2024

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy Survey

Australian Sailing is excited to announce the development of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy for the sailing community

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Tue 16 Apr 2024

Light-air lottery for Sail Port Stephens opener

The delightful unpredictability of yacht racing in light airs ensured a nail-biting opening day for crews aboard the record fleet of 115 boats assembled for the Sail Port Stephens Passage Series (Commodores Cup)

NSW

Tue 16 Apr 2024

International Women’s Day at Gosford Sailing Club

What a great celebration we enjoyed at Gosford Sailing Club as we acknowledged International Women’s Day with a superb dinner and guest entertainment followed by two talks organized by Minkang Kim-Sankey as part of our She Sails group within Gosford Sailing Club

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Thu 11 Apr 2024

Lisa Blair sets World Sailing Speed Record

Australian record-breaking solo sailor Lisa Blair has set two new World Sailing Speed Records (to be ratified by WSSRC) for the fastest time Sydney to Auckland and first woman, solo monohull, record slicing an incredible 4 days off the record to finish in 8 days, 3 hours and 19 minutes

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Wed 10 Apr 2024

Sail Port Stephens attracts biggest and best ever fleet

Just when it looked like the Sail Port Stephens Passage Series couldn’t grow any further, the iconic regatta has once again surpassed trends and expectations with a record fleet of 115 entries gathering ahead of the Monday April 15 start

NSW

Wed 10 Apr 2024

From drama to calmer in Australian Yachting Championships finale

The 2024 Australian Yachting Championships and SailFest Newcastle Regatta completed two final windward-leeward races to decide the silverware

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Mon 08 Apr 2024

Australian Yachting Championships Day 1 abandoned due to weather

Racing on Day 1 of the SailFest Newcastle Regatta, incorporating the 2024 Australian Yachting Championships and Pallas Capital TP52 Gold Cup Act 2, was abandoned ahead of predicted strong winds and hazardous sea conditions

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Fri 05 Apr 2024

60th Australian Flying Fifteen Championships held at the Lake Macquarie Yacht Club

The Lake Macquarie Yacht Club hosted the 60th Australian Flying Fifteen Championships in January with every mainland State and Territory represented

NSW

Fri 05 Apr 2024

Lisa Blair sets sail on world record attempt

Acclaimed Australian Solo Sailor Lisa Blair has departed from Sydney on Monday 1st April to attempt the World Sailing Speed Record as the fastest person and first woman to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted from Sydney to Auckland

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Thu 04 Apr 2024

Inclusive Sailing Easter Regatta in Sydney

An Inclusive Classes Regatta was conducted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club over the Easter weekend attracting sailors from four Australian States and Territories and a team from New Zealand

NSW Inclusion

Wed 03 Apr 2024

Port Stephens Cup 2024 report

The 2024 Port Stephens Cup was recently held on Grahamstown Dam, near Raymond Terrace

NSW

Tue 02 Apr 2024

Best of the best to contest national yachting titles in Newcastle

Australia’s fastest and foremost racing yachts will arrive in Newcastle early next month to contest one of the premier prizes in offshore yachting, the Australian Yachting Championships

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Fri 22 Mar 2024