2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race Update

Jan 22, 2015
Photo Credit: Francisco Vignate Time for a Volvo Ocean Race update here at the YOTI blog. The boats still in the race (more on that later) are transiting the Singapore strait as I write this, havi

Sydney 38 - Livewire - December 2014

Jan 20, 2015
Having started her life in Melbourne and continuing her career at the CYCA, "LiveWire" is now heading further North to Brisbane's RQYS to be raced by a prominent racing member. It will be good to see

Bavaria 55 - Limitless - December 2014

Jan 20, 2015
Lying in her new home in Careel Bay, "Limitless" a Bavaria 55 is in good hands with her new local owner. Planning to do some short coastal cruising, but mainly nosing around Pittwater and Cowan Creek,

Warwick 53 - Manly Ferry - December 2014

Jan 20, 2015
As one of Australia's most famous cruising yachts, "Manly Ferry" has a new group of custodians. Back in Pittwater lying at RPAYC, the new group of owners have plans for many a lazy day with the odd sp

Grand Soleil 38 - Azzura - November 2014

Jan 20, 2015
"Azzura" the beautiful Grand Soleil 38 was purchased just before Christmas by a Central Coast couple who will continue her life at MHYC at The Spit. Their plan for the future is a relaxed combination

Post 2014 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Jan 15, 2015
So this year marked the 70th edition of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (The Race). Another amazing race where the conditions as always not only tested boat and crew but created opportunities

Sailing & Dining on Sydney Harbour

Nov 28, 2014
As a lover of both Sydney Harbour and good food and drink, I thought I would post my inaugural blog on exactly this! As strange as it seems the choice of venues on the Harbour to actually berth a yach

Royal Brighton Yacht Club and the 1956 Olympic Games

Nov 21, 2014
I share an office with the Victorian Windcraft representative Nick Jones. Recently I overheard him telling a client that our office was used as a dormitory for the Russian sailing team competing in t

eNotices Notice to Mariners – Update Your Charts With Ease

Nov 19, 2014
Yes it’s a fact that paper charts are still very much in use in the sailing world. In fact many of our best sailors / racing yachts / delivery crews / skippers would not leave the heads without the

Hanse 355 - Aqua Bella - November 2014

Nov 17, 2014
Aqua Bella’s new owner is returning to sailing after a few years owning a big game fishing boat out of Pittwater. The ability to sail short-handed or solo was an essential requirement for him and th