Gentleman Jim – A sailing career in video and images by Richard Gladwell 15 Jun 22:57 PDT 16 June 2023 Sir James Hardy was a mentor to many Australian sailors – here with Jimmy Spithill at theRPAYC after Spithill had won the 2010 America’s Cup © Damian Devine Raise a glass to Sir James Hardy … [Read more…]
We review a lot of kit here at Pinkbike. In fact, sometimes it can feel like a constant merry-go-round of helmets, gloves, tyres, or if we’re extra lucky the latest bikes. It often transpires that we spend little time in the things we actually like most and more time trying to understand why things don’t … [Read more…]
Powerful two-year-old Red Square looked worth his $170,000 price tag when he made a race winning debut at Wednesday’s Belmont Park meeting and trainer Paul Jordan is bubbling with enthusiasm on the colt’s future. The youngster coasted for jockey Craig Staples and fought off challenges by talented Amelia Park Plate (1000n) rivals, confirming ability displayed … [Read more…]
Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta – Overall: Winners declared as all celebrate by Di Pearson / AWKR media 11 Jun 23:30 PDT 9-12 June 2023 Division 1 winner Jungle Juice (NSW) and XX Factor (SA) – Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta © Andrea Francolini / AWKR Clare Olding at the helm of Vertigo – Australian Women’s Keelboat … [Read more…]
50th anniversary of Coppet Week at Saundersfoot Sailing Club by Kevin Upstill 11 Jun 22:18 PDT 28 May – 2 June 2023 Saundersfoot Sailing Club 50th Anniversary Coppet Week © Kevin Upstill, Julia Griffiths Saundersfoot Sailing Club celebrated a great milestone, the 50th anniversary of Coppet Week, SSC annual regatta. 52 crews signed up … [Read more…]
The first pair of Top Fuelers come to the line to kick things off, and the 94-degree Fahrenheit track temp is the coolest it’s been all weekend. Freshly christened Legend of Thunder Valley Tony Schumacher fires the first shot, and although Dan Mercier has lane choice, he can’t quite keep up with the SCAG Power … [Read more…]
90 boat RORC fleet for Morgan Cup Race by Louay Habib / RORC 11 Jun 09:09 PDT 16 June 2023 RORC fleet © Paul Wyeth / RORC Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Royal Thames YC, the Royal Dart YC, and the Royal Yacht Squadron. Starting on the … [Read more…]
Prizemoney and subsidies to go 13ft & 16ft Skiff Sailing in Sydney by Sally Darmanin 11 Jun 01:54 PDT Prizemoney and subsidies to go 13ft & 16ft Skiff Sailing © SailMEDIA Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club and St George Sailing Club are increasing prize money for the 13ft and 16ft Skiff Classes … [Read more…]
/cloudfront-ap-southeast-2.images.arcpublishing.com/nzme/WRAILEN225GIBPEICP6ORIBDSQ.JPG "Racing: Kiwi jockey Ryan Elliot admits Australian racing is a learning curve")
Ryan Elliot (right) has had a successful New Zealand season. Photo /-Peter Rubery Even after a super season in the saddle, New Zealand jockey Ryan Elliot admits he has a bit to learn about Australian racing. But he thinks he has the right horse to help him overcome that inexperience when Solidify contests the A$1 … [Read more…]
Golden Globe Race 2022 Day 276: Jeremy Bagshaw final finisher 277 day out from Les Sables d’Olonne by Golden Globe Race 8 Jun 07:16 PDT 8 June 2023 Olleanna, full speed towards les Sables d’Olonne, is keen to finish after nine months at sea! © JL Lhomond / GGR2022 Things were looking good onboard … [Read more…]