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29/07/2010

Ceremony to mark ending of rum tot at HMS Victory

Quayside event on Friday 30 July at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

29/07/2010

New buoys for Studland Bay's no-anchor zone

US-designed buoys have been installed after the failure of the previous markers

29/07/2010

Studland no-anchor zone is redesigned

Following complaints from boaters that its voluntary no-anchor zone (VNAZ) was confusing and hard to see, Natural England has replaced its marker buoys with a new system

29/07/2010

Watch 1851 Cup live on YBW

The 1851 Cup between BMW Oracle and Team Origin at Cowes Week will be live on YBW

29/07/2010

TEAMORIGIN announces crew for 1851 Cup

The British America's Cup team have announced their crew for the 1851 Cup taking place during Cowes Week

29/07/2010

Extreme 40s return to Cowes

The popular sailing series returns for the fourth consecutive year to host more days of racing than ever before

29/07/2010

New £1million Mylor Yacht Club design approved

Striking new modern building

29/07/2010

Missing ship found after 150 years

Icy wreck tells story of a failed Royal Navy search and rescue mission

28/07/2010

Multihulls will stifle America's Cup, says Origin boss

Sir Keith Mills is worried that if BMW Oracle choose multihulls, challengers will consider the America’s Cup competition unfair

28/07/2010

Jaguar announce partnership with TEAMORIGIN

The British America's Cup sailing team to join forces with iconic brand

29/07/2010

TEAMORIGIN announces crew for 1851 Cup

The British America's Cup team have announced their crew for the 1851 Cup taking place during Cowes Week

29/07/2010

Extreme 40s return to Cowes

The popular sailing series returns for the fourth consecutive year to host more days of racing than ever before

28/07/2010

Multihulls will stifle America's Cup, says Origin boss

Sir Keith Mills is worried that if BMW Oracle choose multihulls, challengers will consider the America’s Cup competition unfair

28/07/2010

Jaguar announce partnership with TEAMORIGIN

The British America's Cup sailing team to join forces with iconic brand

28/07/2010

La Solitaire du Figaro

French yachtswoman Karinne Fauconnier takes an early lead in the first day's racing

27/07/2010

Cowes Week ladies

Nominate a female competitor for the Ladies Day Trophy now

27/07/2010

Plastiki sails into Sydney

David de Rothschild's catamaran made of plastic bottles completes its trans-Pacific voyage

26/07/2010

BMW Oracle's vision for the America's Cup

Committed to making yacht racing and the Cup easier to understand for a wider audience BMW Oracle took the first steps to find ways of turning sailing into a crowd puller - David Glenn was there

26/07/2010

Audi Medcup: Artemis wins

The Swedish boat wins an exciting finale to take its first regatta win since 2007

23/07/2010

America's Cup TV trials underway

See the RC44 high-performance monohulls put through match-race manoeuvres under the watchful eye of HD and 3D cameras in Valencia

29/07/2010

Ceremony to mark ending of rum tot at HMS Victory

Quayside event on Friday 30 July at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

28/07/2010

Dutch teenager given green light for circumnavigation

14-year-old Laura Dekker plans to set sail in two weeks after court decision

23/07/2010

Perham to fly solo round world

The next record beckons

23/07/2010

Italian completes circumnavigation despite dismasting

40-year-old sails from Cape Horn under jury rig

22/07/2010

Poole set for two new marinas

855 berths to be created

21/07/2010

Customs notification process changed

Process made more practical for yachts

19/07/2010

Clipper race finishes in Hull

Tens of thousands welcome the crews home

16/07/2010

Steve White to attempt record Westabout Solo Circumnavigation

2008 Vendée Globe budget entrant aims to beat Jean Luc Van Den Heede

15/07/2010

Marina operator appoints new CEO

Ex-airport man takes over at MDL

15/07/2010

Ancasta to put 200 boats on show

Broker displaying used boats at two shows

29/07/2010	Race Record Could Tumble in the 25th Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
For Wild Oats XI, Bob Oatley's 100ft super maxi, the clear line honours favourite, these weather conditions are perfect for them to break the 11 year old race record of 27hrs, 35 mins and 43 seconds set by Brindabella in 1999.
29/07/2010	Race Record Could Tumble in the 25th Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
For Wild Oats XI, Bob Oatley's 100ft super maxi, the clear line honours favourite, these weather conditions are perfect for them to break the 11 year old race record of 27hrs, 35 mins and 43 seconds set by Brindabella in 1999.
29/07/2010	Harken Australia extend their sponsorship of the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Commodore Garry Linacre is pleased to announce that long standing sponsor Harken Australia have extended their sponsorship of the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy for a further 2 years.
26/07/2010	Governor's Cup final day - RNZYS wins, CYCA team finishes 4th
In their rematches on Sunday, RNZYS and NHYC Segerblom were the winners in the first two races. The winner of the petit final for third place was the Royal Port Nicholson team of Matthew Steven, Tim Coltman and Chris Jones. The New Zealand team won over their neighbours, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia team of Jay Griffin, Will Parker and Ted Hackney, who placed third in the 2009 Gov Cup.
25/07/2010	Ladies Luck - Sou' South-Easterly Winds for Closing Ladies Day Race of the Audi Winter Series
The team onboard 61 year old Erica J, with Louise Stevenson at the helm got into the fun of the day with each crew member wearing a Lucille Ball blonde wig. The wigs did not hinder their performance as they came up with the win in non-spinnaker Division B.
25/07/2010	The Gov Cup's Final Four
In the other semi-final match between NHYC Segerblom and CYCA Griffin, Griffin was a little ahead of Segerblom after the first windward mark. On the downwind leg, Segerblom rolled past Griffin, although Griffin was on the inside approaching the leeward mark and rounded the mark six seconds ahead of Segerblom. At the next weather mark, Griffin continued to lead Segerblom downwind. In an exciting finish, Segerblom passed Griffin downwind to win by six seconds.
25/07/2010	Sun Shines on the Governor's Cup with CYCA team in third position
CYCA Coach Rob Bell reports that the CYCA team of Jay Griffin, Ted Hackney and Will Parker had another really good day. "The team finished the day with 6 wins and 2 losses and look like we should comfortably make the semi-finals".
23/07/2010	CYCA Team in Equal Third Position at the End of Day Two
Chris Segerstom, Conner Bathen and Kieran Chung of Newport Harbor Yacht Club continued hold the lead, winning all of their matches, ending with twelve wins and no losses at the end of the first series. The three teams with eight wins each are the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club and Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. The Mission Bay Yacht Club Team has seven wins.
23/07/2010	Racing Begins at the 44th Governor's Cup
CYCA Coach Rob Bell reports that the CYCA team had a pretty tough start to the day "The team basically struggled a lot holding a lane downwind which is why they lost two races. The boys sailed really well to finish with four wins, they have stayed very composed and are in good spirits!"
21/07/2010	CYCA Announces New Commodore & Board of Directors
Members of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia elected well known yachtsman and marine industry identity Garry Linacre unopposed as their new Commodore at the club's sixty sixth annual general meeting held on Tuesday July 20 2010.

18/06/2010	CYCA Cruising Information Evening - Berrimilla Tales
On Wednesday evening 16 June, over 240 CYCA members and their guests were entertained with photos and videos that accompanied stories delivered by Alex and Peter in a laconic style that was sometimes at odds with the places they had been and the feats they had achieved. "That was where Berrimilla had 85 knots..." was just one of the notable quotes from the evening.
02/06/2010	Cruising Yacht Club of Australia launches 2011 Cruise to Hobart
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, has today launched the second Cruise to Hobart, that will commence in January 2011, with the release of the Notice of Cruise.
09/01/2010	CYCA Cruising to Newcastle
CYCA Cruising, together with 6 boats from RPAYC, spent the weekend of the 9th and 10th January as guests of the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club. We took the easy option of sailing north in two legs, overnighting in Pittwater and then riding an ESE breeze the 48nm to Newcastle.
11/09/2009	CYCA Proudly Launches the CYCA Medical Management for Mariners Course (MMM)
Enrol today for the first CYCA Medical Management for Mariners Course (MMM), commencing on Tuesday 6 October 2009.
15/02/2009	Club Marine Cruise to Hobart - Tales from the sea
After taking part in the Inaugural CYCA Cruise to Hobart Denis Doyle and Benjamin on 'Sextant' are currently enjoying the waters of the D'Entrecasteaux Chanel in Tasmania and on Saturday night reported they were anchored off Bruny Island enjoying oysters natural and Kilpatrick for dinner. Now that's cruising!
09/02/2009	Club Marine Cruise in Company 2009
The successful completion of the inaugural Club Marine Cruise to Hobart was celebrated at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania last Friday night after all boats arrived safely in Hobart by the alloted time of 1200h Thursday 5 February.
16/12/2008	Eight Yachts to participate in the inaugural Club Marine 2009 Cruise
The Club Marine 2009 Cruise to Hobart is an initiative of the CYCA Cruising Committee. Introduced into the 2008/2009 sailing calendar, the Club Marine 2009 Cruise is the result of a strategy to offer members of the club and other cruising enthusiasts the opportunity to take part in an organised long coastal cruise that conforms to a list of objectives.
13/12/2008	News from the Cruising Committee

01/12/2008	CYCA Cruising Christmas Picnic - Saturday 13 December
On Saturday 13 December CYCA Cruising will join with the Blues Point Yacht Club for a Christmas get together. All CYCA members are invited to attend.
27/11/2008	FROM TWILIGHTS TO GRAND PRIX - REPORT ON CRUISING INFORMATION NIGHT
On 25th November the CYCA Cruising Committee hosted an information evening entitled "From twilights to grand prix", a presentation by Michael Spies, Julian Plante, and Michael Coxon.

29/07/2010	Clipper to unveil Hudson Bay sedan cruiser line at Sydney Inter'l Boat Show
Clipper Motor Yachts has used the opening of...
28/07/2010	The excitement builds before the Pendennis Cup
It is now less than 2 weeks to...
27/07/2010	Sydney GTS43: The Ultimate in Enhanced Performance Yachting
Built in Australia, light yet ocean tough, seriously...
27/07/2010	Azimut reveals plans for Brazil
Italy's Azimut-Benetti Group has confirmed that it will...
26/07/2010	Poole to expand yacht facilities under new Â£20m master plan
Under a new master plan, the UK south...
23/07/2010	World Premiere of New Vicem 78 Cruiser at 2010 Cannes and Monaco Boat Shows
Vicem Yachts, Turkish builders of luxury classic motor...
22/07/2010	Princess faces opposition to superyacht facility plans
Opposition has been received from a number of...
19/07/2010	Lady Christine launched and heading for Monaco
Royal Van Lent has delivered the 68.00m (223â1â)...
16/07/2010	Amels sells 67m Sea Axe fast yacht support vessel
AMELS has sold the first SEA AXE 6711,...
16/07/2010	Tel Aviv to get new luxury marina
Israel's Transportation Ministry has unveiled plans for a...

21/07/2010	Rolex extends naming rights sponsorship of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race to 2015
At the Annual General Meeting of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, outgoing Commodore Matt Allen announced that Rolex SA will extend its naming rights sponsorship of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and its associated regattas, the Rolex Trophy One Design and Rolex Trophy Rating Series, up to and including the 2015 race.
21/07/2010	Seven Network retains exclusive broadcast rights for the start of Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, the organising authority of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, is pleased to announce the Seven Network has been granted an extension of the exclusive rights to broadcast the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race from 2011 to 2015.
02/02/2010	Rolex Sydney Hobart 2009 Spirit of Yachting film screening on Sunday 7 February 10:30am Network 7

20/12/2006	Tough start for Rolex Sydney Hobart fleet likely
Those seas and wind against current will pose the first major tactical decision for skippers - whether to head offshore to find the northerly current that acts as a sort of conveyor belt south, but at the cost of pounding into steeper, bigger waves which can damage the boat, or to stay inshore where the waves should not be as steep.
02/08/2006	Last boat finishes Sydney Mooloolaba Yacht Race
At 4.09pm this afternoon, the final yacht Phillip's Foote Witchdoctor crossed the finish line of the 2006 Sydney Mooloolaba Yacht Race.
02/08/2006	"Don't leave, we are coming!"
"Don't leave just yet, we are coming," pleaded Sal Ridulfo, skipper of Plus 16 early this afternoon.

29/07/2010	Race Record Could Tumble in the 25th Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
For Wild Oats XI, Bob Oatley's 100ft super maxi, the clear line honours favourite, these weather conditions are perfect for them to break the 11 year old race record of 27hrs, 35 mins and 43 seconds set by Brindabella in 1999.
16/07/2010	Entries Reach 78 for 25th Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
With entries having closed at 1700hrs this afternoon, a bumper fleet of 78 has entered the 25th Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race.
09/07/2010	One Week until Entries Close as the Fleet for 25th Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Soars to 65
With one week until entries close for the 25th Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, this year's race is shaping up to be a record breaker in more ways than one.

30/07/2010	23rd Jessica Uniack Memorial Beach to Bay Race :Young sailors test skills in choppy waters
More than 180 young sailors ranging in age from 6-14 ventured into the choppy waters of Long Beach Harbor Thursday in the 23rd annual Jessica Uniack Memorial Beach to Bay Race co-hosted by Long Beach Yacht Club and Alamitos ...
30/07/2010	Melges 32 U.S. Nationals: DeVos puts fleet on notice in Harbor Springs
Stunning conditions prevailed on day one of the 2010 Melges 32 U.S. National Championship, hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club. A moderate 8-12 knots of breeze and glorious sunshine was the signature feature of the day, not to ...
30/07/2010	Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta : NZL Sailing Team flag flies at Weymouth Sailing Club
A large team of New Zealand’s Olympic class sailors are descending upon Weymouth, England in preparation for 2010 Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta. A training camp at the venue for the New Zealand team precedes the regatta, with competition ...
29/07/2010	Additions to the BYM News Gallery Thursday
Additions to the BYM News gallery RC44 – http://www.bymnews.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=329 Sydney - Gold Coast – http://www.bymnews.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=248 Campionato Nazionale Moth International -http://www.bymnews.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=786 Deepwater Horizon Oil spill Gulf of Mexico - http://www.bymnews.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=848 Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Wins the World Laser Radial Men’s ...
29/07/2010	Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup : Big guns at the ready in Porto Cervo
With an active racing season well underway, a fleet of top maxi yachts have committed to being in Porto Cervo to compete at the 2010 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. The event is a favourite gathering for these competitive and ...
29/07/2010	PWA Sotavento, Fuerteventura : Freestyle's freshest flip the vibe with a fistful of tricks
On the opening day of freestyle competition a handful of new school youngsters upped the stakes with an awesome display of trickery alongside a gang of well-established tour regulars. Despite the wind not blowing at full force, head judge ...
29/07/2010	Velux 5 Oceans : Van Liew Christens boat with vivid graphics & Back to Roots name
It's not a comfortable position, but Brad Van Liew has been here before. Just a few short months away from the start of a world-class sailing race that sends skippers around the globe alone, Van Liew is mentally ...
29/07/2010	RC 44 Valencia Cup fleet poised for fleet racing
After bashing about for two days in a match racing regatta held in winds up to 20 knots, today is an off day for the RC 44 Valencia Cup. In sailor’s parlance an off day is a practice day, ...
29/07/2010	RC 44 Valencia Cup : El dia de los jovenes at BMW Oracle Racing
Today was a day for the youths as BMW ORACLE Racing and Marina Real Juan Carlos I welcomed 15 youth sailors between the ages of 14 and 17 from the Real Club Nautico de Valencia to ride aboard the ...
29/07/2010	OK Dinghy Europeans: Double win for Goodbody; Rakocy still leads
The final day of the OK Dinghy European championships will be a fight between youth and experience. After two more races on Thursday, the gap at the top has narrowed though the young Bartosz Rakocy (POL) still maintains a ...

30/07/2010	UK marine industry in good health

30/07/2010	P1 announces 2008 calendar

30/07/2010	Dramatic RNLI action photos

30/07/2010	Cowes-Torquay-Cowes race to run again

30/07/2010	London Boat Show photos

30/07/2010	Mustang Marine secure and back on course

30/07/2010	MBY at Collins Stewart London Boat Show

30/07/2010	Huge Jeanneau base planned at Portland

30/07/2010	Electronic nav tips at Raymarine show stand

30/07/2010	Peter Little joins Team Sunseeker

30/07/2010	Wilkinson crumbles on PGA Tour

30/07/2010	'Three Queens' sail together for first and time

30/07/2010	Scuttlebutt - The Daily Sailing Newsletter

30/07/2010	New forum for yacht racing

30/07/2010	Lionheart, the new Super-J

30/07/2010	P1 announces 2008 calendar

30/07/2010	London Boat Show holding its breath

30/07/2010	Police review father's "ear flick" discipline

30/07/2010	Fatal Milford crash could result in charges

30/07/2010	Kiwi boardsailors on song at World Champs