Etchells Sailing – Saturday 20th February 2016

Etchells Round 5 – 20th February 2016 Racing was held offshore in 10-12 Knot ENE breeze and moderate seas. Perfect offshore conditions that allowed some very close racing for the Fleet.   Race 7 saw Betelgeuse take an early lead with Wheres Wally applying pressure throughout the race. Betelgeuse was able to maintain her lead and hold…

Congratulations to all the SYC Youth Sailors who recently competed in their division Nationals and Worlds over the past two weeks!

Congratulations to all the SYC Youth Sailors who recently competed in their division Nationals and Worlds over the past two weeks! Eight (8) junior sailors competed at the Optimists National Titles held at Georges River 16ft Sailing Club in New South Wales. A massive congratulations to Ashleigh Swadling who finished an impressive first (1st) in…

“RUNAWAY” LEADS THE FLEET AT THE START OF THE 2016 BARTERCARD COFFS TO PARADISE YACHT RACE

With yesterday’s postponed Bartercard Coffs to Paradise Yacht Race, Drew Carruthers Sayer 11, Runaway were eager for today’s lighter weather conditions in Southport Yacht Club’s 2016 Bartercard Sail Paradise Yacht Race. Runaway is light and fast and particular favourable for light winds. Originally built by yacht designer John Sayer, Runaway carriers water ballast in the…