Big finish
Racing concluded at the 53rd edition of the Rolex Big Boat Series, hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club on the wind and tide-torn waters of San Francisco Bay.
Best of Blue Water
Outstanding conditions delivered a record-breaking run round Flinders Islet for Race 2 of the CYCA’s Blue Water Pointscore this past weekend.
Maxi Cup finishes in style
The 28th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup concluded 9 September with fierce competition.
Grand finale
12 Metre North American Championship promises to be a spectacular finish to the 2017 sailing season.
Farr-out
The Farr 40 One-Design season is set to begin with an action-packed calendar.
Aussies take on world
Martin Hill and his crew of Andrew Palfrey, David Chapman and Sasha Ryan are spearheading an Australian assault on the 2017 Etchells World Championship.
Back to the future
It’s virtually assured the 36th America’s Cup will be contested in foiling monohulls.
Future force
The bright future of women’s sailing was at the fore during the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy’s 2017 Marinassess Women’s Match Racing Regatta.
Magnetic race week in review
Townsville Yacht Club’s SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week came to an end after six days of sailing and fun, 31 August to 6 September – a sailing event like no other in Australia.
Zeus be with you
Leading sailing navigation and instrument developer B&G has introduced a new sailing chartplotter and navigation system to the Australian market.
Olympic launch pad
Woollahra Sailing Club will host the 23rd edition of Sail Sydney from 11 to 17 December with the support of Drummoyne Sailing Club, Middle Harbour Yacht Club and Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron.
Power in the palm of your hand
The new MAP handheld boat control device from MAP Marine Technologies will be available in Australia through AMI Marine.
Ginger on top
The MC38 Winter Regatta Act 4 hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club was dominated by the Ginger racing team, assisted by great conditions and cool easterlies.
Sailing stars to Turn the Tide
Turn the Tide on Plastic have announced two more female sailors for their Volvo Ocean Race campaign – Irish Olympic silver medallist Annalise Murphy and New Zealand’s Bianca Cook.
Expert checklist
Large or small, basic or customised, every vessel needs to be maintained and proper pre-season service is the key to fun and safe boating.
Disappearing act
The absence of Olympic gold medalists Burling and Tuke at 49er and 49erFX world championships has left the gap wide open for female sailors to shine through.
