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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.
Posted: 05 May 2026 19:49

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.
Posted: 03 May 2026 15:53

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.
Posted: 11 Apr 2026 17:17

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.
Posted: 29 Mar 2026 18:34

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.
Posted: 29 Mar 2026 16:37

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.
Posted: 29 Mar 2026 07:48

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.
Posted: 24 Mar 2026 20:38

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.
Posted: 23 Mar 2026 20:39

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.
Posted: 16 Mar 2026 07:45

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

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.
Posted: 08 Mar 2026 10:09

After three days of racing at Emerald Lakes on the Gold Coast, the 2026 International Ten Rater Class Australian Championship concluded with a dramatic final day that saw overnight leader Kirwan Robb (Albert Park MYC) overcome an early stumble to secure the national title.
Posted: 07 Mar 2026 14:04

The penultimate day of racing at the 2026 International Ten Rater Australian Championship delivered another superb day of sailing at Emerald Lakes on the Gold Coast, with Kirwan Robb surging into the overall lead after sixteen races.
Posted: 06 Mar 2026 14:42

The 2026 International Ten Rater Australian Championship got underway today (5 March) at Emerald Lakes on the Gold Coast, with competitors greeted by near-perfect sailing conditions for the opening day of racing.
Posted: 05 Mar 2026 15:54

The vibrant Western Australian radio sailing scene continues to grow, and a recent visit to RC Sailing Busselton highlighted just how strong and welcoming the local club community is in the region.
Posted: 04 Mar 2026 12:23

The 2026 International Ten Rater Australian Championship will be sailed from 5–7 March 2026 at the picturesque Emerald Lakes on the Gold Coast, Queensland, with the event proudly hosted by the Paradise Radio Yacht Club (PRYC).
Posted: 04 Mar 2026 09:30

The 2026 International Marblehead Class Australian Championship concluded today at Emerald Lakes on the Gold Coast, following three days of high-quality racing in a competitive national fleet.
Posted: 03 Mar 2026 17:08

The 2026 International Marblehead Class Australian Championship continued today at Emerald Lakes on Queensland’s Gold Coast, with a full schedule of racing completed, setting the stage for a decisive final day tomorrow.
Posted: 02 Mar 2026 16:43

The 2026 International Marblehead Class Australian Championship commenced today at the superb Emerald Lakes venue on the Gold Coast, hosted by the Paradise Radio Yacht Club, with a strong fleet of 19 boats contesting the national title.
Posted: 01 Mar 2026 22:30

Paul Jones (Lake Macquarie RYC) delivered a commanding performance to win Round 2 of the 2026 NSW IOM GP series, held at Kogarah Bay Radio Yacht Club, finishing well clear of the field after two days of competitive racing. However, in a fitting twist that reflects the spirit of the event, it was Illawarra’s Bruce Benoit who was awarded the prestigious Susan McAnna Memorial Trophy.
Posted: 25 Feb 2026 09:14

The 2026 International A Class Australian Championship concluded in spectacular fashion at Illawarra Yacht Club, with Sydney’s Daniel Weizman delivering a commanding performance to secure the national title after two days and 24 races of high-quality competition.
Posted: 24 Feb 2026 14:46

The 2026 A Class Australian Championship got underway today at the picturesque Illawarra Yacht Club in New South Wales, with a competitive fleet of 13 skippers contesting the national title over two days of racing, 23–24 February.
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 09:38

One of NSW radio sailing’s most significant regattas, the Susan McAnna Memorial Trophy, takes place at Kogarah Bay Sailing Club on 21–22 February 2026, bringing together the state’s leading skippers for a weekend that blends high-level competition with meaningful remembrance.
Posted: 13 Feb 2026 10:00

Round 1 of the 2026 NSW IOM Grand Prix Series was sailed at Grahamstown Dam on Saturday 7 February, with 19 boats contesting the opening event of the series and showcasing the strength and depth of the IOM class in New South Wales.
Posted: 09 Feb 2026 20:29

The 2026 IOM sailing season got underway on 18 January with the running of the first IOM ranking event being the Whitrod Trophy, sailed on the Patawalonga at Glenelg, South Australia. The early-season event attracted a fleet of 14 skippers from across the state, providing the first benchmark of form for the new year.
Posted: 20 Jan 2026 23:38

The 2026 International One Metre Class (IOM) season is shaping up as a landmark year, with a strong focus on major championship events and Australian sailors competing on the world stage. From state titles across the country to regattas across the Tasman and the ultimate test at the 2026 IOM World Championship.
Posted: 20 Jan 2026 00:01