Original article courtesy of Ronstan Australia Over the past 20+ years, Tony Cuschieri of Martini Racing has built, or heavily modified a total of 11 sports boats at his factory in Rowville, not far from Ronstan’s Australian head office. Tony’s first boat was an S&S designed Defiance 30, followed by a Beneteau 40.7 he imported …
Sydney 38 ‘Faster Forward’ takes the handicap win the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria‘s 2021 Melbourne to Hobart. As one of the smallest yachts in the fleet, the Sydney 38, won the ‘West Coaster’ Race on handicap, despite the odds. Matt Fahey and his crew of six sailed Faster Forward across the Derwent River finish …
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In the early hours of the 29th December, the Derwent River served a traditional light air finish to the Supermaxi’s vying for line honours in this years Rolex Sydney Hobart. After a 628 mile battle from Sydney, the fleet has faced all weather conditions. Eventually, it was the RP100 Black Jack, sailing under the Monaco …
With only 7 races under their belt, Doyle powered “Deep Blue” a Botin 85, is happy with how things are going. The feedback from Rob MacMillian on their new sails are they are incredibly versatile across the varying wind ranges. Their sails matched with self proclaimed best crew in the game, this boat will be …
By Cruising Yacht Club of Australia December 6th, 2021 Gordon Ketelbey’s TP52 Zen takes a huge “confidence boost” into the 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, winning her final offshore hit-out before the great race – the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore’s Cabbage Tree Island Race. Three TP52s led the Fully-Crewed IRC standings after the …
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Matt Cole might be a relatively new name on Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour and the new kid on the block, but his family’s love of sailing stems back to Matt’s Grandfather who was one of the founding members of the Glendowie Boating Club in the early 1940s. Matt’s Grandfather also became a stalwart of the Zephyr …
Working out what type of sails are the best for you can sometimes be a confusing journey, but not when you have an expert on hand to talk you through all of the options. For some sailors, club racing means a minimal maintenance jib and main for their after-work race aboard their cruiser/racer. The priority is on enjoyment and ease, with friends …
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Doyle Sails customers and sailing power couple Anna and Aaron sat down during Auckland’s lockdown to give us an insight into their sailing, boat and sailing goals. One of the coolest things about this sport we love, is being able to share the incredible moments and the spirit of adventure and discovery with one another. …
Original story published by Lisa Ratcliff for MC38 Class Back-to-back national MC38 titles for Shaun Lane and Quentin Stewart’s Lazy Dog was no picnic, hours of floating around Sydney Harbour expectantly on the final day yielding an empty scoresheet which meant victory reverted to day two’s narrow lead of one point over Marcus Blackmore’s Hooligan. …
MC38 2021 Australian Championship at Middle Harbour Yacht Club Read More »
With most sailing hubs around the world boasting their version of a unique club racer, or one design fleet, it is no surprise when these yachts often becoming both the ‘stepping stone’ into sailing and some of the most competitive fleet racing. For the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, the utilitarian …
