G’day sailors,
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club (NCYC) had a busy weekend of sailing, hosting their annual SailFest regatta along with the Sailing Champions League (SCL) Asia Pacific Final.
A team from the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania claimed victory in the SCL, with Quest winning the TP52 Gold Cup after a windy and wild last day of racing.
Enjoy reading the latest sailing news and stories.
Until next week, happy sailing
Deb Dalziel
Founder, MySail
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Flying TP52 Start Sets up Perfect Finish for SailFest Newcastle
Newcastle Harbour has hosted sailing regattas for over 175 years, but never has it witnessed a sight more exciting or nail-biting than this – eight grand-prix TP52s planing across the line under spinnaker, fanned by 25 knots of wild, wild sou-westerly.
From MySail News |Â Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/flying-tp52-start-sets-up-perfect-finish-for-sailfest-newcastle/
Tasmanians Heralded Kings and Queens of Newcastle
The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania has claimed the ‘best sailing club’ crown, their exemplary crew work in gusty westerlies and ability to strategise under pressure landing the young team the coveted SAILING Champions League: Asia Pacific 2021 open win in Newcastle.
From MySail News |Â Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/tasmanians-heralded-kings-and-queens-of-newcastle/
Gweilo Sweeps Top Honours at Prestigious CYCA Awards
Matt Donald and Chris Townsend have been crowned the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Ocean Racing Yachts Persons of the Year after a standout season of blue water racing for Gweilo.
From MySail News |Â Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/gweilo-sweeps-top-honours-at-prestigious-cyca-awards/
18ft Skiffs: Bob Holmes, a Truly Great Champion
The recent death of Robert Joseph (Bob) Holmes was the passing of one of the truly great Australian 18ft Skiff champions.
From MySail News |Â Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/18ft-skiffs-bob-holmes-a-truly-great-champion/
Airlie Beach Race Week: Fast Boats Quick on the Draw with Early Entries
Adrian Walters was quick on the draw when entries opened for Airlie Beach Race Week 2021; his fun and fast Rob Shaw 11 Metre design, Little Nico, was the first entry received by the Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) and other boats that are speedy on the water closely followed suit.
From MySail News |Â Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/airlie-beach-race-week-fast-boats-quick-on-the-draw-with-early-entries/
Top Sustainability Award for CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week
New Zealand’s biggest multi-day keelboat regatta, CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week, has been awarded the highest level of sustainability certification by ocean conservation group Sailors for the Sea.
From MySail News |Â Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/top-sustainability-award-for-crc-bay-of-islands-sailing-week/
