Four of the five competitors elected to go the Southern side of the Rhumb Line in the dash to the top of New Zealand. By and large, you’d have to say it paid. Painkiller, the…
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race make for the corner
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2023 - Day 4 - Two boats, side by side towards the finish line
MIDDAY BOAT REPORTS“After 4 days racing across the Tasman, Antipodes and Frantic are within a mile of each other. The challenge now will be for Frantic to find an opportunity to pass Antipodes.” Follow the…
Understanding the Boatyard's Itemised Billing Structure
Dear Valued Members,We want to provide clarity on the Boatyard’s new itemised billing structure, which became effective on May 1st, 2023.We understand that change can sometimes lead to confusion, & we greatly appreciate your patience…
WASZP Victorian Slalom; initial success for RPAYC.
RPAYC members will hear many mentions of “Slalom” racing over the next few months. For WASZPs this is a format focussing on downwind and gybing skills. It is fast, tight and fun with a flat…
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2023 - Day 3 - Half the fleet have passed the halfway mark
MIDDAY BOAT REPORTS“Half the fleet have passed the halfway mark now, with the first arrival to Auckland anticipated 12 October” Follow the Fleet from Sydney to Auckland Boat Reports Antipodes“A few technical issues overnight meant…
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2023 - Day 2 - How beautiful the night sky was
MIDDAY BOAT REPORTS“Stary Stary Night as two boats report how beautiful the night sky was!” Follow the Fleet from Sydney to Auckland Boat Reports Antipodes“Last night the wind quite abruptly died!A quick change to the…