Only the best
Australian Sailing has announced its 14-athlete strong team to represent the country at this year’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Test Event.
Tropical migration
Every year when the south-east trades are blowing, dozens of cruising yachts join the procession northward along the east coast of Australia. Many are headed to North Queensland, to the stretch of coast between Townsville and Cairns – where they have their pick of over 50 stunning islands.
Boss boat
Alex Thomson Racing prepares to launch new Hugo Boss boat, confirms October debut in Transat Jacques Vabre.
Samui sojourn
One of Asia’s most popular sailing events, the Samui Regatta is in its 18th year. The racing is always tight, with the odd scrape, as occurred between Team Hollywood and WindSikher.
Champion returns
Chinese Whisper, the yacht that claimed every possible prize in last year’s 5500-nautical-mile Melbourne to Osaka two-handed race, is among the latest in a record run of entries for this year’s Hamilton Island Race Week.
Maiden mission
Iconic Whitbread Round the World yacht Maiden is being prepped in Auckland, ahead of the next leg of her two-year circumnavigation.
Like the first time
After two years in development, Beneteau’s eagerly awaited First Yacht 53 will make waves this year at the major yacht shows.
An attractive option
Multihull Central debut the Seawind 1600 at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
Wing check
The second round of structural testing of the one design AC75 foil arms has successfully been conducted at Persico Marine in Italy this week.
Winter challenge
TP52s backs the inaugural Lendlease Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race.
Deck lifestyle
A closer look at Moody Yachts latest design, the Moody Decksaloon 41.
Change of pace
Top racers from around Asia to compete and Premier Cruising Class makes a come-back at the Samui Regatta.
Sense of Vertigo
Vertigo takes IRC honours in Apollo Bay Race.
49er champs
New Zealand sailors Burling and Tuke win 49er European championships.
Tropical pit stop
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is set to return to the Whitsundays.
Re-match
Top two TP52s Ichi Ban and Hooligan return to Airlie Beach Race Week.
