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Local sailors eye off glory at 16ft Skiff nationals

Sport Rod Thompson - January 4, 2025

A fleet of Hunter sailors are set to test their skills at the 2024-25 The Boat Club Australian 16ft Skiff Championships in Queensland.

Homegrown hopeful Sarah Hoffman named in Aussie sailing squad

Sport Georgia Osland - June 8, 2024

To say it’s been smooth sailing for Olympic hopeful Sarah Hoffman would do little justice to her sheer grit and determination to get there.

Sailfest Newcastle Regatta ready to make a splash

Sport Nicole Somerville - April 3, 2024

The Australian Yachting Championships start Friday, April 5, as part of the annual Newcastle SailFest Regatta.

Lake Mac’s Nathan Outteridge rejoins SailGP series

Sport Rod Thompson - March 22, 2024

Lake Macquarie sailor Nathan Outteridge will rejoin the SailGP series ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix this weekend.

Sailor wanted: Young Endeavour Youth Scheme

Community Rebecca Riddle - November 22, 2022

Seeking one Lake Macquarie local for a once-in-a-lifetime journey aboard the Young Endeavour as part of the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme.

Newcastle Harbour steeled for keelboat action at SailFest

Sport Nicole Somerville - March 26, 2022

The so-called “Steel City” becomes Keel City this weekend as the annual SailFest Newcastle Regatta brings a smorgasbord of world-class sailing to the Hunter.

Rival 16ft skiff clubs in league of their own as nationals loom

Sport Nicole Somerville - December 27, 2021

An elite fleet of 45 boats is set to contest the 2021-2022 Red Pumps Australian 16ft Skiff Championships at Belmont next month.

Lake Macquarie sailor Will Ryan eyes off Olympic medal

News Rod Thompson - August 2, 2021

Lake Macquarie sailor Will Ryan is well on his way to secure another Olympic medal – this time in Tokyo.

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