Magnetic Island Race Week 2025

Magnetic Island Race Week 2025

Y Knot Hanse 430 Skipper: Rob Rainsford | Magnetic Island Race Week My first Magnetic Island Race Week. What a great event. I was the Bow person of the crew racing Y Knot, a Hanse 430 skippered by Rob Rainsford. Sailing at Magnetic Island feels a long way from the...
Cartouche

Cartouche

Beneteau First 50 Owner: Steven FaheyRoyal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC) Cartouche, a Beneteau First 50 owned by Steven Fahey and sailed out of Royal Brighton Yacht Club. My time on board has included club racing, Wednesday and Saturday races, ORCV one-day ocean sprint...
Scarlet Runner

Scarlet Runner

Scarlet Runner The Journey Back: Scarlet Runner’s Return to Melbourne I sailed with Rob Date, owner and skipper of Scarlet Runner, on the delivery voyage back to Melbourne following the yacht’s strong performance in the Melbourne–Hobart Westcoaster Race. The...
Australian Yachting Championships (IRC)

Australian Yachting Championships (IRC)

Australian Yachting Championships IRC | Derwent Sailing Squadron | January 3–5, 2025 I had the opportunity to race aboard Tenacity, a highly competitive Mills 41 owned by John Lawrie and skippered by Vaughan Lynch, during the 2025 Australian Yachting Championships...
Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster

Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster

M2H with Rushour Rushour’s Record-Breaking Performance in the 52nd Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster Yacht Race I was actively involved in the 52nd Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster Yacht Race, sailing down the coast in one of Australia’s most demanding offshore...