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.
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.
Sail Melbourne once again demonstrated why Port Phillip is known for world-class racing, serving up a full mix of conditions across four demanding days.
Sail Melbourne 2025 wrapped up in spectacular style today, with wild weather in the form of two solid squalls hitting Port Phillip right as the final races were being set to start
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).
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.
Australian Sailing is pleased to announce that in conjunction with Whitworths Marine & Leisure and OziOpti that the hugely popular Whitworths Tackers Boat Program is set to return in 2026.
Sail Melbourne 2025 opened today with competitive and tactical racing across Port Phillip Bay, as sailors navigated cool temperatures, shifting breezes and a building swell typical of this time of year.