Solaris, SYC, Yacht
Sailing on Salt Solaris 50 I’ve recently had the opportunity to sail aboard Salt, a 2021 Solaris 50, under the guidance of James Marshall, the boat manager, and Ian Fankhanel, the owner. Both are central to how the boat runs: James keeps the crew organised, ensures...
Hanse, ORCV, Yacht
Hanse 505 – Shimmer Skipper: Steve TwentymanSafety Beach Sailing Club (SBSC) Shimmer is one of the yachts I sail on most regularly, and over time she’s become a familiar and trusted platform. Sailing out of Safety Beach Sailing Club, much of our time together has been...
Beneteau, CYCA, Yacht
80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Role: Second in Command & NavigatorSkipper: Cyrus Allen, White Spirit Link to White spirit official 80th ROLEX Sydney Hobart Yacht Race page I completed the 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in 2025 as Second in Command (2IC) and...
Beneteau, CYCA, Yacht
White Spirit – Cabbage Tree Island Race 2025 Role: Helmsperson (2IC recognition)Owner: Cyrus Allen and Commodore of ORVC As part of our lead‑up to the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the crew of White Spirit flew to Sydney to compete in the Cabbage Tree Island...
ABRW, Hanse, Yacht
Whitsundays Airlie Beach Race Week There are worse offices than the Whitsundays in July. Turquoise water, trade winds, 74 islands — and a fleet of keelboats rounding marks you’d normally only see on a postcard....