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2023 Beneteau Cup conquers the elementson Sydney Harbour

They usually come from far and wide to attend Flagstaff Marine’s annual Beneteau Cup. The 2023 edition definitely continued that trend, and how! Since being created some 28 years ago, no one else has amassed 7400nm to be a part of it. Charles-Etienne Devanneaux and his crew of French offshore legends brought the very new Beneteau First 44, Lenny, all the way from Los Angles via the world famous Transpac race to Hawaii, thence on to Fiji, New Caledonia, and ultimately, Sydney.

NSW

Mon 30 Oct 2023

2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart - entries close with 120 teams

Entries for the 78th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race closed on Friday and the lineup of 120 boats is one of the most open and diverse fleets in years.

NSW

Sun 29 Oct 2023

Club of the Year – Category A Finalists Announced

Three top-performing clubs from around the country have been announced as finalists for the coveted Club of the Year – Category A Award at this year’s Australian Sailing Awards.

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Sat 28 Oct 2023

2023 Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series

Middle Harbour Yacht Club hosted the first of the five race 2023 Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series on Sunday 24 September and the 22 crews across two divisions enjoyed good racing conditions with a 7-10kt NE on an incoming tide.

NSW SheSails

Fri 27 Oct 2023

Finalists Announced for new Club of the Year – Category B Award

With larger Category A clubs with professional management dominating the Club of the Year winners list over the past ten years, it was decided to create a new category intended to give smaller clubs the opportunity to be recognised for their work growing the sport in their local communities.

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Wed 25 Oct 2023

Three contributors recognised with Australian Sailing Life Memberships

Three key contributors to the sport of sailing in Australia have been recognised with Australian Sailing Life Memberships.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 25 Oct 2023

Top Coaches Announced as Finalists for National Award

Three renowned coaches have been announced as finalists for the national Coach of the Year award, with the winner to be announced on November 3 at the Australian Sailing Awards.

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Tue 24 Oct 2023

2023 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship teams announced

In 50 days, twelve of the world’s best youth match racing teams will descend on the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia for the 2023 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship, from Saturday 9 December to Friday 15 December.

NSW Youth

Mon 23 Oct 2023

2023 John Messenger Women’s Match Racing Regatta

Brooke Wilson, Emily Keg, Jade Gavin, India Gilbert & Kyra Early have claimed the 2023 John Messenger Women’s Match Racing Regatta this weekend, hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.

NSW SheSails

Mon 23 Oct 2023

Officials Recognised with National Finalists Announced

Three well-respected and experienced Officials have been announced as finalists for the national Official of the Year award, with the winner to be announced on November 3 at the Australian Sailing Awards.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Mon 23 Oct 2023

Paterson and Wormald join Australian Sailing Board, Lissiman and Maclean depart

Australian Sailing welcomed two new Board Members at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting, at the same time farewelling two of its long-term Directors.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Fri 20 Oct 2023

Club in Focus - Dobroyd Aquatic Club

The Dobroyd Aquatic Club (DAC) is a friendly and inclusive sailing club that sits on Rodd Point in Iron Cove, in Sydney’s Inner West. Members and guests enjoy sailing in this quieter part of Sydney Harbour with no ferry stops and few power boats in the area. DAC focuses on making sailing fun, affordable, and accessible for all.

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Fri 20 Oct 2023

Australia's New America's Cup Campaign Announces 17 Sailors for Squad

A squad of 17 of Australia’s top performing sailing women and youth athletes have been revealed by Team Australia Challenge Patron John Bertrand AO to spearhead the nations return to the America’s Cup in the Youth and Puig Women’s Regattas in 2024.

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Thu 19 Oct 2023

Instructor of the Year Finalists Announced

Three incredible Instructors from around Australia have been announced as finalists for the Instructor of the Year award, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards on November 3 in Sydney.

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Thu 19 Oct 2023

Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship entries take shape

Entries in Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s (MHYC) 2023 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC), are taking shape, so far attracting past winners, regulars and new contenders.

NSW

Wed 18 Oct 2023

Entries open for Sail Melbourne and Sail Sydney

Entries have opened and the Notice of Race released for two of Australia’s iconic off-the-beach regattas, with Sail Melbourne and Sail Sydney now open for business.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 18 Oct 2023

Sport Promotion Recognised with National Finalists Announced

Three finalists have been announced for the National Sport Promotion Award, providing the opportunity for the National sailing community to recognise those who work behind the scenes to tirelessly promote our sport. The winners will be announced in Syndey on November 3 at the Australian Sailing Awards.

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Tue 17 Oct 2023

Finalists Announced for National Sports Professional Award

Three dedicated individuals from around Australia have been announced as finalists for Australian Sailing’s Sports Professional Award, with the winner to be announced on November 3 in Sydney.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Mon 16 Oct 2023