Manly Junior 2025 State Championships
Three generations of Manly Skiff Club royalty were on show as a clutch of emerging young sailors showcased their talent on a hectic weekend of competition.
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Discover Sailing Centre in Focus – Gosford Sailing Club
Established in 1932, Gosford Sailing Club (GSC) has a proud maritime heritage, located in the picturesque waters of Brisbane Water. From humble beginnings with a fleet of just two 16-foot skiffs, the Club has grown into a vibrant hub for sailors of all ages, united by a love of sailing and a welcoming, community-minded spirit.
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Day 4 of the 2025 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship - The Fong Brothers Go Head-to-Head for Glory
Day 4, "the finals" of the 2025 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship began with a delayed start as the race committee waited for "any" breeze to build. A gentle, variable north-easterly surface promised a tricky day of light, shifting breeze as the event moved into the semi-finals. Race Officer Ted Anderson summed it up simply: “It’s going to be a Dustbowl.”
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It's as intense as it is tight
The first three heats of the NSW 16ft Championships hosted by Middle Harbour 16ft Skiff Club over the weekend told us everything and nothing about who will be crowned the best boat in the state at the end of the month.
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13ft and 16ft Skiffs Gather at Middle Harbour for 2025 State Championship Round 1
The weekend of 15th & 16th November saw 92 skiffs across the two classes gather at Middle Harbour 16’s for the first round of the 2025 State Championship.
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Another memorable Bullets Regatta!
Saturday’s sky was a bit weird, but the wind gods did not disappoint, with consistent 15~18 knot afternoon sea breeze assisted by a bit of gradient input, and a few bullets of 20 knots or more to keep competitors on their toes.
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Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship taking shape
Entries are taking shape for the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC), inclusive of the Seven Islands Race, to take place over the last weekend of November and hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC).
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Breezy Start for the NSW Finn State Championship
A big day out on the harbour today for Day 1 of the NSW State Titles, held in some truly testing conditions hosted by Woollahra Sailing Club. We were greeted at the club by a gentle nor’easter that didn’t stay gentle for long - steadily building throughout the day and setting the scene for some fantastic racing.
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And you thought you had a busy week?
Try this on for size. Manly 16ft skiff sailor Greg Windust has four kids aged between 10-15 all sailing at the club while also sponsoring/funding four skiffs and having an involvement with two Flying 11s and two Manly Juniors.
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Wild Weekend on the Water: Impulse from Queensland Claims Victory Amid Gusty Chaos
There may not have been an official report, but few who were there will forget last weekend’s sailing action. With both the Impulse and OK Dinghy fleets sharing the water, conditions delivered everything from light breezes to wild gusts — testing sailors and rescue crews alike.
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Discounted pre-order of the official 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Program
With less than two months until the 80th anniversary edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, now’s the time to become acquainted with the 2025 fleet.
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Geotherm handles wild weather to claim 12ft Skiff Paramatta River Championship
Brett Hobson and Peter Nicholson made a return to 12ft sailing today and did it in style by pushing Geotherm (Sydney Flying Squadron) to a 54 second win over Sail Inc.’s Nick Press and Andrew Hay in wild weather at the Parramatta River Championship, hosted by Abbotsford 12ft Sailing Club.
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Tim Ryan’s Vamos Claims J/70 NSW State Championship Title
Tim Ryan’s Vamos has taken out the J/70 NSW State Championship, hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS) from 1–3 November 2025. Ryan was joined by his regular crew Rob Greenhalgh, Jess Grimes, and Charlie Gundy.
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Many a great idea has been hatched over a long lunch
Many a great idea has been hatched over a long lunch. And just as many disappear by the next mornings’ coffee. But thanks to a group of forward-thinking ladies with connections to Manly 16ft Skiff Club, a proposal mapped out over a few bottles of wine, seafood and a cheese plate at Peats Bite on the Hawkesbury morphed into one of the great initiatives of recent times.
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Discover Sailing Centre in Focus – Avalon Sailing Club
Avalon Sailing Club in NSW has been a cornerstone of the Northern Beaches sailing community since 1938. With a vibrant membership spanning ages seven to 87, the club continues to inspire generations of sailors through its thriving Discover Sailing Centre and welcoming family atmosphere.
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Sails Inc. continues form into new 12ft Skiff season
The unstoppable pair of Nick Press and Andrew Hay (Sails Inc.) have won the NSW Upper Harbour Championship.
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If we ever needed reminding mums are super-human
Amy Mulkearns delivered living proof with a special win in last Saturday's Port Jackson Championships.
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New Members Welcomed at Discover Sailing Centre - Connells Point Sailing Club
The Connells Point Sailing Club Discover Sailing Centre recently opened its doors to a new group of young sailors and their families. Upon arrival, Principal Karen Branch warmly welcomed the new members and began the session with a comprehensive induction, outlining the club’s sailing programs and in-house activities.
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