Playing Possum in the 18s 12-Mar-2010 There is rarely a dull moment in the 18 Footers and supporters are never surprised at what might happen, but last Sunday saw a ‘first’ – something even the most ardent follower would have never expected to see in an 18ft Skiff race.
100th Botany Bay Race 12-Mar-2010 The 100th Botany Bay Championship and Stuart Shield Challenge 16’ skiff race was sailed in a stiff 25 knot Nor’ Easter on Sunday 7th March around Botany Bay from St George Sailing Club.
Clipper 09-10 Race 7: Qingdao to San Francisco Day 9 11-Mar-2010 The Pacific is throwing her full weight at the Clipper 09-10 fleet and the last 24 hours have been tough. Now the winds have moved behind the fleet they are making fast progress towards their goal of San Francisco and they should continue to do so for the next few days.
Peter Loft Marathon Race on Pittwater 11-Mar-2010 The Peter Loft Foundation was set up to help young sailors compete in
national and international sailing regattas.
Recreational Fishing Inquiry - Call for Submissions 11-Mar-2010 The NSW Legislative Council has established a select committee to examine recreational fishing in NSW for both coastal and inland fisheries. The inquiry has commenced and the Committee is inviting interested people and organisations to make a submission.
New Lights for Lake Mulwala 11-Mar-2010 Safety on Lake Mulwala is being improved with the installation of state-of-the-art navigation buoys and lights.
Clipper 09-10 Race 7: Qingdao to San Francisco Day 8 10-Mar-2010 It appears that yesterday's prediction made by Qingdao's skipper, Chris Stanmore-Major, that the worst was still to come has been proved correct. According to the skipper of California, Pete Rollason, the past 24 hours have been extremely tough for all the teams as they race across the largest ocean on the planet.
Variety Putt Putt and Classic Boat Carnival 10-Mar-2010 No matter which boats collect the trophies, special needs children will be the real winners of the sixth annual Variety Putt Putt and Classic Boat Carnival on the Georges River this month.
School Holiday Sailing Camps 10-Mar-2010 Yachting NSW in association with Concord & Ryde Sailing Club have organised School Holiday Sailing Camps for children aged 8 – 12. The Camp, an initiative of the Yachting NSW Participation Committee, was first trialled at Concord & Ryde Sailing Club on the Parramatta River during the Christmas school holidays.
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