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Lyndall Patterson inducted into the 2026 Australian Sailing Hall of Fame
Lyndall Patterson Nee Coxon | 2026 Australian Sailing Hall of Fame Inductee Five decades. Six world titles. One unstoppable competitor. Lyndall Patterson, a trailblazer in women’s sailing whose passion for racing has never faded. From her first Australian title at just 11 years old to winning the inaugural Women’s World
Australian Sailing – Female Sailor of the Year – Stacey Jackson
Stacey Jackson take top honour at 2026 Australian Sailing Awards Stacey Jackson and Matt Wearn OAM OLY have been named Female and Male Sailor of the Year, respectively, at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards. It was a landmark year for women’s sailing globally, with two finalists making history this past
Carcoar Dam Sailing Club gifted Club Pacers spreading sailing to inner NSW
RPAYC Pacers find a new home at Carcoar Dam Two RPAYC Pacer sailing dinghies have found a new home at Carcoar Dam Sailing Club (CDSC), where they will help introduce the next generation of sailors to the sport in regional NSW. The volunteer-run club, located in the Central West, recently
Platu Championship – Series 5 – Easy Tiger Racing Winners
Series 5 Thailand Platu Championship 2026 26-28 October 2026 The Thailand Platu Championship 2026 concluded its series at Ocean Marina Jomtien in Pattaya, Thailand, with Easy Tiger Racing winning the regatta. Final Day of Round 5Breeze was as predicted, somewhere between SE and E.Thankfully the RO managed each race to
Super 40 battle tightens at LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup
Credit – Sunset Media – @sailorgirlhq-7414 Credit – Sunset Media – @sailorgirlhq-9424 Media release by: Nic Douglass / @sailorgirlhq After four races at the LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup David Doherty’s Matador claimed two more wins in the TP52 division, while just one point separates Beau Ideal and Anarchy at
Sydney Harbour sets the stage for LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup
MEDIA RELEASE27 October 2026 IMAGES: @sailorgirlhq WORDS: Nic Douglass / @sailorgirlhq Sixteen boats across the TP52 and Super 40 divisions will line up on Sydney Harbour for the LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup, with five days of racing from Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November.Organised by the Australian TP52
Antill claims podium finish at Etchells Queensland Championship 2026
Antill claims podium finish at Etchells Queensland Championship Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s Jason Antill secured second overall, while fellow RPAYC skipper Dave Taylor finished tenth, at the 2026/27 Etchells Queensland State Championship. Hosted by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron on 24–25 October, the regatta brought together 16 boats for six
Amazing weekend for Centreboard Racers
A standout weekend for RPAYC’s Centreboard community RPAYC’s Centreboard community had plenty to celebrate over the weekend, with sailors competing across multiple events, encouraging progress from our developing fleets and a national title coming home to the Club. Leading the celebrations was RPAYC’s victory at the Australian Youth National Match
Tilly’s unbeaten finals day delivers Australian youth match racing title
By Harry Fisher, Down Under Sail Louis Tilly and his Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club crew of William Hough, William Troop and Oliver Ross have won the 2026 Australian Youth Match Racing Championship, sweeping Ben Crafoord 3-0 in today’s final at Royal Geelong Yacht Club. The RPAYC team won all
Finn Class NSW Championship – Day 2 – Nossiter recaptures NSW Finn crown
2026 NSW Finn Champion – Anthony Nossiter with Commodore Julia Hornsby Nossiter recaptures NSW Finn crown Anthony Nossiter has regained the Finn NSW Championship crown he has previously won six times, including last year, this time sailing on tricky Pittwater, but it was by just one point to club mate
Finn Class NSW Championship – Day 1
Day 1 Leader – Stay Slippery – Lewis Davies Lewis Davies takes early lead in Finn NSW Championship The sailor Chris Links pointed to as ‘one to watch’ has taken an early lead of the Finn NSW Championship, which started on Pittwater today, in ideal 10-14 knot north-easterly winds. Three
Time Bandits Crew Wins on Water and Ashore in CUPRA Wednesday Series
Past Commodores Russell Murphy and Michael Lockley enjoyed a memorable afternoon on Pittwater, claiming first place aboard Time Bandits in this week’s CUPRA Wednesday Series before winning the coveted CUPRA Leon Weekend draw at the post-race presentation. Presenting the keys to the pair, Commodore Julia Hornsby congratulated the crew on