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Top Skippers Head to the Sunshine Coast for the 2025 Eddie Cowell IOM Regatta

The Sunshine Coast Radio Sailing Club is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2025 Eddie Cowell IOM Regatta competing for the Eddie Cowell Perpetual Trophy, set to take place from 22 to 24 August 2025. This annual event has become a standout on the Australian radio sailing calendar, attracting IOM competitors from across the country, with the possibility of entries from New Zealand adding to the international flavour of the regatta.
15 Apr 2025 00:54

FINAL CALL - IOM Oceania Championships 2025

This is a final call for entries to the 2025 IOM Oceania Championships to be held on Lake Pegasus outside of Christchurch New Zealand.
12 Apr 2025 13:14

Spotlight on Rogoznica as 2025 IOM European Championship Gets Underway

The coastal charm of Rogoznica, Croatia, sets the stage for one of the most anticipated events on the international radio sailing calendar—the 2025 International One Metre (IOM) European Championship. Running from April 6 to 11, this premier regatta brings together an elite fleet of skippers from 24 nations, ready to test their skills across six days of high-intensity racing.
05 Apr 2025 22:38

Herb Tyson Memorial Trophy – A Class Regatta

Eight sailors gathered at Montrose Bay, Hobart for the annual Herb Tyson Memorial Trophy, sailing their A Class boats in light and tricky conditions. While the wind was minimal, there was just enough to complete most of the scheduled races. A welcome relief was the absence of weed, which has been a persistent issue in recent events, allowing for uninterrupted racing.
25 Mar 2025 07:00

IOM Oceania Continental Championships 2025 - Update

The Notice of Race and Entry Form for the 2025 IOM Oceania Continental Championships are now available. Entry to the inaugural event is only available through the ARYA's Ranking system. Details in relation to this process follow. Take the opportunity to be part of the first International IOM event in the Oceania region and say G'day to a Kiwi. Of course - there will be some skippers from other parts of the world in attendance as well, making this a truly international event.
24 Mar 2025 21:33

Thrilling Competition at IOM Central Queensland Titles and WA All in One Regatta

Last weekend (22/23 March) saw two outstanding radio sailing events take place on opposite sides of Australia, with the IOM Central Queensland Titles held in Gladstone and the WA All in One Regatta contested at Champion Lakes in Perth. Both events delivered competitive racing and showcased the talents of some of the country's top skippers.
24 Mar 2025 19:59

Day 2 of the Ten Rater Australian Championships

Scott Condie takes two from two in the 2025 ARYA National Championships with a resounding win in the 10R championship. With agreement from all skippers, it was decided to conclude the 10R championship at the end of the second day.
23 Feb 2025 19:15

Condie Dominates on Day 1 of the 2025 International Ten Rater Class Australian Championship

The 2025 International Ten Rater Class Australian Championship got underway in Hobart, Tasmania, with a challenging mix of conditions testing the fleet. The day started with the Katabatic breeze in full force, delivering gusts up to 18 knots. However, the persistent issue of weed in the water added an extra layer of difficulty for competitors.
22 Feb 2025 11:43

Condie defends his title at the 2025 Australian Marblehead Championship

ACT's Scott Condie defended his Australian Marblehead Championship in testing conditions at Montrose Bay in Hobart.
21 Feb 2025 05:21

Day 2 of the Australian Marblehead Championships.

The 2025 Australian Marblehead Championships at Montrose Bay, Tasmania, witnessed a series of exhilarating races on Day 2 of the Championships. Scott Condie from Canberra MYC, sailing his Grunge AUS 06, showcased exceptional skill, securing multiple first-place finishes and maintaining a consistent lead. Greg Torpy of Eagleby RYC, also with a Grunge design (AUS 25), delivered strong performances, including several top-three placements, keeping the competition intense.
20 Feb 2025 03:40

Day 1 - Australian 2025 Marblehead Championships.

Day 1 of the 2025 Marblehead Nationals was met with a nice 12 knot westerly which moved regularly keeping PRO, Stuart Dawes and his team on their feet. From the get go, it was speed and smarts that would get the good results. Scott Condie from the Canberra Club blasted out of the blocks, only to falter late in the day with tricky conditions, whilst Greg Torpy from Queensland started slowly, but finished the day with a flurry of wins.
19 Feb 2025 04:34

ARYA's newest Life Member - Congratulations Bill Clancy

At the 2025 Annual General Meeting it was announced that Bill Clancy had been awarded Life Membership of the Australian Radio Yachting Association. This award recognizes many years of service to the radio sailing community throughout Australia.
19 Feb 2025 01:20

Wallis wins his 5th IOM Australian Championship in a row

Questions have been answered. Following a dominant performance on the final day of the IOM Australian Championships, Sean Wallis took the Champion title for the fifth time yesterday at Montrose Bay in Hobart.
18 Feb 2025 13:26

Day 3 of the IOM Australian Championships

Day three of the Australian Championships provided more questions than answers. Without doubt, one of the more "interesting" days of radio sailing you could wish for!
17 Feb 2025 05:26

2025 IOM Australian Championship - Day 2

The battle for supremacy in the International One Metre (IOM) Class Australian Championship intensified on Day 2 at Montrose Bay, Hobart, Tasmania. However, the wind continued to challenge both sailors and race officials, shifting unpredictably and varying in strength throughout the day, making it a true test of skill and adaptability.
16 Feb 2025 07:51

2025 IOM Australian Championship - Day One

Not the sort of day to be a Race Officer! The opening day of the IOM Australian Championships turned into a frustrating and challenging day for the Race Management team of Kyle Stewart and Rod Marshall.
15 Feb 2025 15:06