Pantaenius Insurance has expanded from their NSW headquarters to occupy new premises in the burgeoning Stage 3 development at The Boat Works.
New HQ
The big three
There are three main proponents of the 129-year old sport of 18-foot skiff racing: Mark Foy, James J Giltinan and John Winning.
Expedition opus
Adventurer and now author, Lisa Blair is preparing to circumnavigate Antarctica again in 2021, taking everything she learned from her first experience and aiming to beat the standing record.
Ready to race
The 2021 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race fleet has reached a milestone.
Sailing spectacular
The Olympic one-person dinghy sailing class plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary in a spectacle on Sydney Harbour.
Highs and lows
Even World Champions have their fair share of off days, especially on Sydney Harbour.
Clash of titans
In August, several flying multihulls will be competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race.
Calling keelboaters
The Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron has announced entries are now open for the 30th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR).
Upgrades pay dividends
As a result of a program of significant upgrades in recent years, the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) has been awarded with a 5 Gold Anchor accreditation.
Simple sailing
The Dufour 470 will have its Asia–Pacific launch at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
Heavy hitters
A trio of past Sydney Hobart winners are among the heavy hitters heading north to race in the IRC Passage Division at the 33rd running of Airlie Beach Race Week.
Preparing to race
There’s a flurry of Maxis berthed at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, poised to return to racing during the Season of Sail over winter.
Follow the sun
The Sunshine Coast Yacht Club will again be conducting the popular Sunshine Coast Ocean Regatta (SCOR 2021) on 17 and 18 July in the sparkling coastal waters between Noosa and Caloundra, with a feeder race from Brisbane on 16 July.
West is best
The Pantaenius Port Stephens Trophy, the second half of Sail Port Stephens kicks off Friday 23 April with a fleet of 130 boats in a westerly breeze starting at 15 knots, set to ease all day.
Going for Gold
Queenslander, Jake Lilley has been announced as Australia’s representative in the Finn class for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, rounding out the sailing selection for the Games.
GT touches down
The first sailing yacht commissioned by her passionate owners, SW105#04, “Taniwha” has been christened in Cape Town.
