The News, Culture and Practice of Sailing woodenboats
in Australia, New Zealand & The South Pacific.
What gets scheduled gets done.
There’s some great Wooden Boat events coming up over the next six months. Commit early, plan thoroughly, do the work, then sit back, and bask in the satisfaction of the achievement.
Concise and Factual, not Florid or Partisan
Bob was the quintessential quiet achiever – no accolades or awards wanted or needed – and he was loved and revered by all who knew him.
2023 Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta
With constant evolving sailing technology and boat designs, it is becoming increasingly more important to remind ourselves of the heritage of yacht racing. A nod to the enduring legacy of classic yachts and their pivotal role in shaping the RSHYR has given rise to a dedicated two-day regatta
The 2022 Great Veterans Race
In many ways it was like a traditional four-day Sydney Hobart Yacht Race squeezed into just three hours.
Planning to Celebrate the End of Lockdown?
The Regatta is open to any yachts that have competed in a Sydney-Hobart race pre 1976 and a few other Classics by special invitation.
42 Boats in 42 Days
“When Melbourne went into stage three lock down in July 2020, we lost the opportunity to go sailing in our beautiful wooden boats.”
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