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Stay updated with the latest news and events at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, where sailing excellence meets a rich heritage.
Alastair Lonsdale writes, ‘Last Friday, we started the evening early, wanting to get to the boat early to take down the flags and CDs that the...
Last Saturday's Spring Series was a trophy race for Divisions 1-3. John Amos writes, ‘As we motored to Athol Bay on Saturday my main concern was...
Mark Salmon, skipper of Sakura writes, 'Wow, what an afternoon. We were half expecting the committee to call off the race due to the high winds, so...
The Etchells NSW Championship was held from Friday to Sunday last weekend with 24 boats competing in challenging conditions.
This week's sailing was all about adapting to the ever-changing wind conditions, especially around making the first mark, N2.
Peter Lowndes writes, ‘It seems the crew of Wine-Dark Sea found some solvent and managed to get Captain “Araldite” Pete off the helm. Apparently,...
Jade Gavin writes, 'The John Messenger regatta, hosted by the CYCA, incorporates the Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship. From Friday to...
Over 100 participants were involved in the 5th RSYS Ladies of the Sea Coaching Regatta that was sailed over the weekend. Thirty different clubs...
The Hardy Shield, an open match racing regatta in honour of the late Sir James Hardy, took place last Sunday and was hotly contested between the...
John Vickory writes, ‘The MHYC race committee selected Course 3 in the ESE breeze at about 10 knots but variable in strength and direction.
Last Sunday was the first of a series of five races hosted consecutively by each of the five Combined Clubs of which RSYS is one. Of the seven...
Ted James writes, 'Another great day on the harbour, with a light yet pleasantly steady westerly breeze, an outgoing tide, and the usual flawless...
The Andoo Team Australia youth squad, led by Skipper Cole Tapper, with co-helm Jack Ferguson and trimmers Max Paul and Tom Needham did themselves...
Tim Ryan, skipper of Vamos writes, 'After the inclement weather we've experienced recently in Sydney, it was a pleasant surprise to enjoy two sunny...
After our Sydney Fleet meetings and AGM the Committee is bringing changes to the upcoming 24/25 season to encourage participation and make it...
The conditions in this season's Winter series have been notably challenging.
Peter Lowndes writes, ‘Wine-Dark Sea headed out for another frigid and rainy Saturday for Race 4 of the Combined Clubs Winter Short Series.
Last Friday night RSYS hosted the Combined Clubs Inshore Series Presentation. The series was introduced in the 2020-21 season and brings together...
Graeme Smith writes, 'While Sydney Harbour is one of the great joys for sailing it is the crew that create great fun afloat.