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Back 2 Black and Wailea reign supreme in Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship
Sean Langman’s Back 2 Black won all three races of the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) to claim Division 1 after a weekend of racing, while Neil Padden’s Beneteau First 40.7 won Division 2, due to consistent results.
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Wind gods in force at Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship
Every sailor loves a bit of breeze, but some bit off more than they could chew on Day 1 of the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) and the Seven Islands Race, when winds of 44 knots registered causing officials to shorten the Seven Islands Race today.
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Sail your way
Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club invites you to join us for a free sailing experience on Saturday 13th December.
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12ft skiff fleet gears up for NSW Championship
The 12 foot skiff fleet is gearing up for the NSW Championship to be held over four days and two weekends - 29 and 30 November at Sydney Flying Squadron and 6 and 7 December out of Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club (LCSSC).
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J/70 Cup Australia 2026 - dates announced
In 2026 the J/70 Cup Australia will comprise of five events. The series results will be decided by competitors best results in four of the five events, using a low points scoring system.
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Entries Open - Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta 2026
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta, running from 13–15 February 2026.
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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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