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Harken Int. Youth Match Racing Championship 2026 – Day 1 Hayhoe unbeaten
MEDIA RELEASE | 12 NOVEMBER 2026 Hayhoe unbeaten as HARKEN Championship opens with 32 races on Pittwater James Hayhoe and his Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron team lead the 2026 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship after an unbeaten opening day on Pittwater, ahead of Ethan Fong and Louis Tilly. Hosted
Harken Int. Youth Match Racing Championship 2026 Kicks Off – Welcome
Harken Int. Youth Match Racing Championship 2026 Kicks Off – Wednesday 11 The 2026 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship got underway on Wednesday 11 November, with 10 teams taking to Pittwater for a day of practice racing ahead of the official competition starting Thursday at 10:00 am. Robbie Wooldridge
Get Involved in the HARKEN Championship!
What Makes Match Racing So Exciting? For members more familiar with conventional fleet racing, match racing offers a different spectacle. Featuring head-to-head competition in identical boats, match racing places the emphasis squarely on the sailors’ tactical decisions, boat handling and teamwork. The contest begins before the starting signal, with each
The World’s Best Young Match Racers Descend on Pittwater
The World’s Best Young Match Racers Descend on Pittwater Some of the world’s most talented young sailors are arriving on Pittwater this week for the 32nd HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship. With the world’s top three ranked youth match racing skippers in the line-up, strong Trans-Tasman rivalries and ten
DF 95 National Championship 2026
The 2026 DF 95 National Championship brought together radio sailing competitors from across the country for four days of racing from 1–4 October at Bayside Park in Seabrook, Texas, near Houston. Hosted by Lakewood Yacht Club, the championship showcased the skill and precision of DF 95 sailors as they competed
Melbourne Cup 2026 at RPAYC
The race that stops the nation. From stunning floral dresses and fabulous hats to our Best Dressed Parade, the club was dressed to impress. Guests enjoyed delicious food, a custom cocktail on arrival and high spirits throughout the day. And once the big race was run, the celebrations continued, with
Meet the Teams – Harken Int. Youth Match Racing Championship 2026
Meet the teams for HARKEN 2026 NEWPORT, NSW — World championship medallists, national champions and emerging sailors from Australia and New Zealand will meet on Pittwater for the HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship 2026, hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) from 11–15 November. Ten teams from
ICOYC Rally 2027 – Invitation to all Skippers – Entries close 1 December
Dear ICOYC Member Clubs and Cruise Participants, On behalf of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, we are delighted to invite you to Australia for the ICOYC Cruise 2027 – Sydney Harbour & Pittwater Discovery Cruise, to be held from Thursday 25th March to
World champions join interstate fleet for Etchells NSW Championship
MEDIA RELEASE 5 November 2026 World champions join interstate fleet for Etchells NSW Championship Lucky & Pep’s Etchells NSW Championship 2026 Crews from Melbourne, Sydney, Gosford and Brisbane will join the host Pittwater fleet for the Lucky & Pep’s Etchells NSW Championship 2026, hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht
HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship – 35 Years of Developing Sailing Talent
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club will once again welcome some of the world’s most promising young match racers to Pittwater when the 32nd HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship gets underway on Wednesday 11 November 2026. First held in 1992, the HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship celebrates 35
ZHIK Centreboard Summer Series Round 6 & Club Championships – Round 3
Sunday, 01 November We were thrilled to welcome over 20 boats onto the water for Round 6 of the ZHIK Centreboard Summer Series and Club Championships Round 3 on Sunday, 01 November. It was a great day of Racing with challenging conditions with plenty of wind shifts throughout the afternoon.
HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship – 35 Years of Sailing Excellence
Could sailing’s next household names be racing on Pittwater next week? The 32nd HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship gets underway at RPAYC on Wednesday 11 November, bringing together ten talented youth match racing teams from around Australia and the world. First held in 1992, this prestigious event has helped