NOAKES SYDNEY GOLD COAST YACHT RACE 2023 The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race is the opening race of the 2023/24 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore, which features six races, culminating in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The 384 nautical mile course takes the fleet from the start line in Sydney Harbour to…
THE PRESTIGIOUS BARTERCARD SAIL PARADISE ANNOUNCES A ‘NEW DATE’ FOR ITS 2023 RACING PROGRAM The Gold Coast is once again buzzing with activity, and Bartercard Sail Paradise is thrilled to be at the forefront of the revitalized September and October event calendar with thanks to Major Events Gold Coast (MEGC). “We are thrilled to have…
THIS WEEK @ OXENFORD WATERSPORT CENTRE AND SQUAD UPDATE By: Michaela Hanson This week was our second week of school holiday sailing fun at SYC Oxenford with record numbers attending. The sun was out and with light 10kts of breeze, instructors could utilise stand-up paddle boards and run a variety of sailing activities and games…
CRAB ISLAND CLASSIC by SAMUEL SMITH & SON Warmest invitation to join the Crab Island Classic by Samuel Smith & Son to be held on the 22nd of July 2023, Saturday. Grab this chance to ENTER and to avail the Early Bird Entry Rate. Enter NOW! Click here to join! DINGHY PRESENTATION 2022/23 Join us…
2023 GOLD COAST MARATHON The Gold Coast Marathon race weekend – Saturday 1 July and Sunday 2 July. For the safety of participants, volunteers and spectators, police-controlled road closures will be in place from Paradise Point to Burleigh Heads. Saturday 1 July: Roads will be closed from 3:30am and will progressively reopen as events are…
2023 Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race Congratulations to our own Vice Commodore of Sail – Glenn Burrell and Crew on Black Diamond finishing the 2023 Brisbane To Keppel Tropical Yacht Race after 2 days, 22 hours, 27 mins and 23 secs! Results Link – https://app.sailsys.com.au/club/25/results/series/2210/pointscore?view=individual&handicap=5 *Photo courtesy Black Diamond Yachting Ladies Day Race …
THIS WEEK @ OXENFORD WATERSPORT CENTRE AND SQUAD UPDATE By: Michaela Hanson This week at Oxenford we held our last week of youth learn to sail programs where all participants were able to ‘bring a friend’ and encourage their parents to join in the fun. Despite the light wind conditions, our instructors filled the day…
THIS WEEK @ OXENFORD WATERSPORT CENTRE AND SQUAD UPDATE By: Michaela Hanson Winter is predominantly a light wind season so our instructors use this time to review skills on the water to refine technique. This week both Tackers and Out There classes completed repeat drills for man overboard procedure making sure they understand and are…
2023 INTERNATIONAL ETCHELLS CLASS GOLD COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS Magpie wins Etchells Gold Coast Championship Graeme Taylor and his team of Richie Allanson and James Mayo sailing AUS1486 Magpie from the Mornington Yacht Club have taken the International Etchells Class Gold Coast Championship, sailed 27-28 May from the Southport Yacht Club, with two race wins on the…
2023 International Etchells Class Gold Coast Championships The Hollywell yard is seemingly getting busier as more yachts are arriving for the 2023 International Etchells Class Gold Coast Championships. In anticipation, skippers are readying their boats, completing final checks, ensuring that they are organised for the big weekend to come. Southport Yacht Club welcomes 14 Etchells…