News - Australian Sailing

Nationals Across NSW

After two summers affected by COVID, it has been great to have so many classes run their nationals at NSW clubs over the Christmas break. Below is a wrap up of some of the regattas.

NSW News NSW Club News

Fri 20 Jan 2023

The first 4 clubs secure themselves spots in the NSW Sailing League Final, set to take place in April at SailFest

Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club earn themselves the NSW Sailing League Regional Qualifier title and a spot in the NSW Sailing League Final after some heated racing at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club last weekend.

NSW News

Thu 19 Jan 2023

First entries received for inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race

The first entries have been received for the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), and Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) hosted inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race, due to start on Saturday, 7 October 2023, at 1pm.

NSW News

Thu 19 Jan 2023

Entry open for Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta

The Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta will take place on the weekend of 4-5 March, with online entry now open and the Notice of Race published for the largest annual keelboat regatta in NSW, organised by Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC) since 2006.

NSW News

Wed 18 Jan 2023

'Kids on Yachts' Event - Drummoyne SC

Every year before Christmas, Drummoyne Sailing Club holds its annual ‘Kids on Yachts’ event, where Drummoyne Sailing Club Yachts invite the juniors for a twilight sail.

NSW News

Sun 15 Jan 2023

Mistral confirmed Two-Handed Division winner in 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart

Rupert Henry and Greg O’Shea have sailed Henry’s Lombard 34, Mistral, to victory in the Two-Handed Division of the 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the pair also claiming the Two-Handed ORCi win and third place in the Corinthian IRC division.

NSW News TAS News

Fri 30 Dec 2022

Celestial declared winner of 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

It was never going to be anything but emotionally charged when Sam Haynes and his Celestial crew were crowned overall winners of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

NSW News TAS News

Thu 29 Dec 2022

Rolex Sydney Hobart: Lure of the challenge

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race history is full of stories that stem from the inherent challenges of high seas; strong winds, rain, sleet, seasickness and general discomfort.

NSW News TAS News

Thu 22 Dec 2022

NSW Sailing League debuts first season with two qualifiers a few weeks before Finals

Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club (NCYC) and Royal Price Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) have entered into a partnership to launch the NSW Sailing League (NSW-SL) for the 2022 / 23 Season.

NSW News

Thu 22 Dec 2022

Do you want to learn to be a measurer?

The Australian Sailing Measurer’s Course teaches the correct techniques to conduct fundamental measurement and certification for a Class.

NSW News

Wed 21 Dec 2022

Kiwi's Crowned Match Racing World Champions

Nick Egnot-Johnson, Sam Barnett, Zak Merton & Bradley McLaughlin, representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron have been crowned 2022 Open Match Racing World Champions after an epic five days of racing on Sydney Harbour in strong conditions.

NSW News

Tue 20 Dec 2022

French skipper offers Aussie 'unofficial passport' for Rolex Sydney Hobart

Tanguy Fournier Le Ray, the French owner/skipper of 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race entrant, South Brittany, is proud that his crew will be all French - bar one Australian.

NSW News

Mon 19 Dec 2022

Semi-Finalists Line Up For World Championship

Sydney, Australia (17 December, 2022) – The four semi-finalists were decided today at the World Match Racing Tour finale event on Sydney Harbour, being co-hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. The winner of the event will be crowned 2022 Open Match Racing World Champion.

NSW News

Mon 19 Dec 2022

RPAYC launches Australian Ocean Racing Championship

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) has launched the new Australian Ocean Racing Championship (AORC) today, an annual event that will be inaugurated with the Bunbury and Return Ocean Race (Western Australian) in February 2023 and conclude with the Rolex Sydney Hobart and Melbourne to Hobart yacht races at the end of 2023.

NSW News

Sat 17 Dec 2022

Australian Women’s Regatta inspires a new generation of ILCA sailors

The Women’s Regatta returned to Double Bay Sailing Club last weekend with a strong cohort of youth sailors.

NSW News

Fri 09 Dec 2022

Andoo Comanche and Willow win 2022 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge

The John Winning Jr-skippered maxi yacht, Andoo Comanche, produced a masterclass of high-speed sailing to win Line Honours in the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on Sydney Harbour today.

NSW News

Wed 07 Dec 2022

Mistral claims historic Cabbage Tree Island Race win as two-handers sweep podium

Mistral is the first two-handed boat to win Overall honours in one of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s major races, with co-skippers Rupert Henry and Greg O’Shea leading a two-handed sweep of the podium in the 2022 Cabbage Tree Island Race.

NSW News

Sun 04 Dec 2022

Andoo Comanche takes Line Honours in 2022 Cabbage Tree Island Race

Andoo Comanche set a new record time to take Line Honours in the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's 2022 Cabbage Tree Island Race.

NSW News

Sat 03 Dec 2022