Dare to Prepare
The key to a safe coastal passage is planning. Skippers and crew who plan their sailing trip thoroughly have an e...
02
Sep
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07
May
There’s never a dull moment in sailing
Bouwe Bekking, a patron of our sailing school, turned his hobby sailing into a career. He’s is an eight time Volvo Ocean Race veteran, ...
19
Mar
Let’s Go Whale Watching
Sailing with whales in Sydney is an experience not to be missed! Every year, from May to September, thousands of Humpbacks and Sou...
09
Jan
Five tips to get into sailing
Have you always wanted to give sailing a go but not quite sure how to get started? Here are five tips to ease you into our exciting spo...
13
Dec
Battle to Hobart
The 74th Sydney to Hobart is only a few days away. On Boxing Day five 100ft maxis will be competing for line honours. The other 87 comp...
13
Nov
Flapping sail, unhappy sail
Learning to sail is not hard. Most people will figure out pretty quickly where the winds coming from, how the tiller works and how to a...
13
Nov
To don or not to don?
The times of uncomfortable, bulky life jackets are long gone. The most popular PFD for keelboat sailing is the inflatable type. These l...
10
Nov
Your First Sail
For first time sailors, it's hard to imagine what to expect once you're out on the water. So what do you take on your maiden sail? Firs...