The Gold Coast Catamaran Club’s annual Bad News Regatta was once again an outstanding success, thanks to the incredible volunteers who make this iconic event possible each year. Sarah, Liza, Worsty, Tom, Dave and the rest of the GCCC crew did a fantastic job both on and off the water, delivering another memorable long weekend…
Category Archives: National News
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Jun
Jun
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Sailing State and National Awards, with the annual state events set to recognise clubs and members in all States and Territories for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the sailing community over the past year. The Australian Sailing Awards are the peak awards for the sport of sailing…
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Jun
Jun
The International Hobie Class Association and Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre are proud to announce the 18th Hobie 14 World Championship and the 24th Hobie 16 World Championship, together with the Hobie Dragoon International Cup, to be held in beautiful Sant Pere Pescador on Spain’s spectacular Costa Brava coastline. This historic event will mark…
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May
May
The Hobie Asian Championships will be held on 13-14 June in Weihai, China. The organisers would like to invite you to come to race, with award money for the winners up to RMB20000. Additionally, the top three teams from this year’s event will be offered free travel to the event next year. Check out the…
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May
May
Totally Immersed TV: On The Radio is back again for our third in this series of live yarns from abroad, a new addition to the Totally Immersed experience for 2026, and we hope you’re going to enjoy, if not tolerate, the ad-hoc broadcasts. We’re hoping to have a bit of fun, get into a bit…
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May
May
Chuck it in your diaries nice and early! For the 2026/27 NSW Traveller Series, the NSW State Championships for the Hobie 14-Turbo, along with the Women & Youth Titles, will be held in conjunction with Mannering Park Amateur Sailing Club’s Phil Johnston 14ft Memorial Regatta. The dates of the regatta are locked in for 18-19,…
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May
May
The waters of the Mississippi Sound will soon be filled with top-tier sailing competition as the Ocean Springs Yacht Club prepares to host the 2026 Hobie 16 International Championships from 14-25 September. This premier championship regatta will bring together hundreds of the world’s most skilled sailors to battle it out for the title. Spectators can…
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May
May
A week out from the third edition of the Vincentia Sailing Club’s Jervis Bay Classic, we couldn’t have anticipated the weather, numbers, and absolute energy that was on the Moona Moona over the ANZAC long weekend, marking the conclusion of the regular sailing season. A grand total of 71 boats of all shapes and sizes…
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Apr
Apr
It’s that time of year again, only 8 weeks until the return of the iconic Bad News Regatta! This year is one you most definitely won’t want to miss, with a number of the old boys within the Hobie Family celebrating their 60th birthdays this year. Gold Coast Catamaran Club’s ‘Bad News Regatta’ has been…