Melbourne Winter Series

Tuesday, 22 August 2023 15:22

Sunshine, Sails, and Skill Building: Novice Return Series from Geelong On Sunday, a fleet of 16 boats assembled in front of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, ready to sail in the Novice Return Series. This special race isn't solely about the finish line—it's a celebration of inclusivity and growth in sailing. The Novice Return Series encourages skippers to shuffle crew roles and introduce newcomers...

Monday, 21 August 2023 20:53

Practice and Teamwork Propel Patriot's Win A captivating weekend of sailing unfolded as the Discount Yachting Winter Series: Destination Race to Geelong took centre stage. A fleet of 44 boats converged at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club start line where entrants displayed their competitive natures. The race commenced with a 17-knot westerly wind yet quickly challenged competitors with gusts of...

Saturday, 22 July 2023 19:28

Wicked Persistence and Strategy for the Win  It was an absolutely glorious winter day for the Discount Yachting Winter Series Race 3 from Brighton to Sandringham. The race commenced with 34 boats, clear blue skies and winds of 8–10 knots. There was a spectacular display of spinnakers as the fleet came down the course. Just as Carrera S rounded the last marker, the wind diminished,...

Tuesday, 27 June 2023 18:00

Discount Yachting Winter Series Race 1: An impressive victory for Ari Abrahams’s Fargo   Race 1 of the Discount Yachting Winter Series proved to be a test of skill, determination, and resilience for skippers and crew of the twenty-seven yachts who took part in challenging winter conditions on Port Phillip. The 28 nautical mile race started with strong northerly winds between 22-25...