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Stewart Leads the Way in TAS A Class States

The 2026 Tasmanian A Class State Championship delivered two vastly different days of racing across the weekend of 16–17 May, with competitors battling everything from drifting conditions and tidal traps through to long downwind surfing runs on the River Derwent.
17 May 2026 21:26

Team Australia Ready to Take On The World

Tomorrow the racing begins at the 2026 International One Metre World Championship at Datchet Water, with Australia’s sailors preparing to take on the best radio yachtsmen in the world. But who exactly is Team Australia?
16 May 2026 15:44

2027 Australian Championship Calendar Confirmed

The Australian Radio Yachting Association, together with its affiliated state associations and host clubs, is pleased to confirm the national championship calendar for 2027, with Australian Championship regattas scheduled across seven classes and multiple states around Australia.
16 May 2026 14:18

Australia Awarded 2027 IOM Oceania Championship

The Australian Radio Yachting Association is pleased to announce that Australia has successfully secured the hosting rights for the 2027 International One Metre Class Oceania Championship, with the prestigious continental championship set to be held at Regatta Waters, Gold Coast, Queensland from 05–10 September 2027.
16 May 2026 13:29

Marblehead Toad Cup Produces Tight Finish at Glenelg

The Marblehead Toad Cup was sailed on 9 May at Patawalonga Lake in light to moderate A Rig conditions that remained steady throughout the day. Despite persistent rain and troublesome weed on the course, the six-boat fleet enjoyed an extremely competitive regatta with every skipper spending time both at the front and back of the fleet during the 18-race series.
10 May 2026 19:53

Vale Ian Vickers

Radio Sailing across the world is mourning the loss of one of the true giants of our sport. Ian Vickers passed quietly in Auckland on Monday 4 May, with his family around him. Ian fought a brave but short battle with melanoma. Thanks to Ian's good long-time friend Phillip Pride for providing us with a story of Ian's life.
05 May 2026 19:49

Wallis Gets Payback Over Dawson at Bunbury Classic

The 2026 WA IOM Bunbury Classic held over 02-03 May brought together a strong fleet of 19 boats from Perth, Dunsborough and Bunbury, but much of the focus across the weekend centred on the ongoing rivalry between Sean Wallis and Glenn Dawson.
03 May 2026 15:53

Gulic Sets the Benchmark at Eddie Kennedy Round 1

Round 1 of the Eddie Kennedy Series for the International One Metre class was sailed at Patterson Lakes, Victoria on Saturday 11 April, with eight competitors taking to the water from eleven entries and completing a full 16-race programme.
11 Apr 2026 17:17

Scapens Strikes Late to Win SA IOM State Championship at Harts Mill

The 2026 IOM South Australian State Championship, sailed over 28–29 March at Harts Mill in Adelaide, delivered a tightly contested regatta with constantly shifting conditions and a high-quality fleet pushing hard across both days of racing.
29 Mar 2026 18:34

Azza On Top at Happy Rock!

The 2026 International One Metre Class Central Queensland Regatta delivered a fantastic weekend of competitive racing on Gladstone waters, with a massive 38 races completed across two days of varied and testing conditions.
29 Mar 2026 16:37

WA One Two as Jerwood Triumphs!

The 2026 DF95 Australian Championship at Grahamstown Dam delivered a regatta of stark contrasts, ultimately culminating in a dominant performance from Nick Jerwood and a memorable Western Australian one-two finish.
29 Mar 2026 07:48

Jerwood Dominates to Complete DF65 Hat-Trick

The 2026 DF65 Australian Championship, sailed at Grahamstown Dam, NSW from 22–24 March, delivered three days of competitive racing, culminating in a standout performance from Western Australia’s Nick Jerwood, who secured his third consecutive national title.
24 Mar 2026 20:38

Aussies Fill Three of Top Six at Kai Iwi Lakes

The stunning Kai Iwi Lakes, located around three hours north of Auckland, set the stage for the 2026 New Zealand IOM North Island Championship over 21–22 March, delivering a regatta defined by challenging conditions, tight racing and a classic trans-Tasman battle.
23 Mar 2026 20:39

Wallaroo Delivers as Simon How Claims DF65 & DF95 South Australian State Titles

The 2026 DF65 and DF95 South Australian State Championships were held over the weekend of 14–15 March at the picturesque Wallaroo Sailing Club, marking the first time the event had ventured outside the usual Adelaide metropolitan venues.
16 Mar 2026 07:45

ARYA Annual General Meeting 2026

The AGM of the Association was held tonight. There have been some changes to the Committee as we progress into 2026.
11 Mar 2026 18:52

Jerwood Returns to Defend Titles at 2026 DF65 & DF95 Australian Championships

Attention now turns to the next major event on the Australian radio sailing calendar, with the 2026 DF65 Australian Championship and 2026 DF95 Australian Championship set to take place at Grahamstown Dam, New South Wales, from 21–28 March 2026.
08 Mar 2026 10:09