A blast from the past
A yacht that is cemented deep within Australian sailing history is about to make a modern mark on the seas.
New crew
Turn the Tide on Plastic have added another four young sailors to their crusading campaign in the Volvo Ocean Race, with Welsh America’s Cup sailor Bleddyn Mon, fellow Briton Henry Bomby and Portuguese pair Bernardo Freitas and Frederico Pinheiro de Melo all joining Dee Caffari’s team for the 2017-18 edition.
Magnetic attraction
A slow start to the day as Denis Thompson and his on water officials patiently waited for a light breeze to filter through, which it eventually did and Day 3 racing SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week finally got underway one hour late at 12pm.
Gruelling Groupama
Though considered a race in paradise, like previous editions the sixth biennial Groupama Race around the island of Noumea will prove tactically difficult for all crews who accept the challenge.
New role for Big Fella
Highly respected and awarded sailor, Iain Murray AM joins Australian Sailing as Performance Director, responsible for the Australian Sailing Team and the supporting Performance programs.
