Island racing

The Bay Regatta, dubbed the “world’s most scenic regatta” will take place 31 January to 4 February, will see more than 30 boats compete in a four-day circumnavigation of Phang Nga Bay.

Aero nautica

The Australian arm of the fast-growing RS Aero class of lightweight single-handed dinghy announced on Tuesday 23 January  the 2019 RS Aero Worlds has been granted to the venue of Port Stephens on the New South Wales coast.

Sail on

Renowned sailmakers The North Sails Group announced that following the company’s consolidation of Australian operations, North Sails Brisbane will become the latest loft to join the company.

On top

ClubSwan 50 was announced as the European Boat of the Year 2018 winner at Boot Düsseldorf.

Harrowing rescue

The crew of Hollywood Boulevard were forced to abandon ship off the coast of Tasmania returning from the Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race.