It was a day to clear the rust, but also to show some trust, as Sail Port Stephens turned on a spectacular opening day for the Bannisters Port Stephens Commodores Cup 2021. Racing on the iconic Pub-to-Pub course began in light nor’westerlies, allowing an easy run to Shoal Bay, however a mid-race shift to a…
A year after its COVID-enforced cancellation, Sail Port Stephens regatta has rebounded in record style, filling marina berths, moorings and motels while boasting the largest number of individual entries across the various yacht, sports boat, dinghy and windsurfer categories. Starting midday Monday, 108 yachts across four divisions will contest the 2021 Bannisters Port Stephens Commodores…
Having built Sail Port Stephens into one of Australia’s premier yachting regattas, organisers are now looking to replicate the same successful formula for dinghy, skiff, catamaran and sailboard racing. For the first time, a full off-the-beach regatta will be held on 24-25 April – the peak weekend for Sail Port Stephens activities, including the NSW…
Quality Marine Clothing, the Australian-based shop for clothing and accessories for those with a passion for the water, has released its Sail Port Stephens merchandising range for 2021. Whether you want to outfit your whole crew or just have a lasting memento of this great regatta, you can check out the range and order online…
With safety plans in place and fingers crossed, Sail Port Stephens is accepting entries for its 2021 regatta in April and once again aiming to provide an unforgettable sailing holiday for crews aboard everything from small dinghies to family cruiser-racers and IRC racing yachts. The forced cancellation of last year’s edition due to COVID restrictions…
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the tragic passing this week of Rob Hampshire, affable and long-serving frontman of our Sailing Admin office. Rob was an honorary member of Corlette Point Sailing Club and an integral part of the success of SPS for 12 years. With a beaming grin as a permanent fixture, his balance…
It’s not just the ‘big kids’ who’ll be out playing at Sail Port Stephens 2020, with Port Stephens Sailing and Aquatic Club (PSSAC) in Salamander Bay hosting two off-the-beach regattas from May 1-3. The first is a junior regatta for Optimist, Bic O’pen skiffs and Sabots sailors under the age of 18. Up to six…
Sail Port Stephens has forged a new partnership with Making Waves Foundation (formerly Sailors with disABILITIES) as the Charity of Choice. The group is hosting a “Seafood and Blues” fundraising event in Port Stephens on Thursday 30 April. Tickets are $100 per person and everyone is encouraged to get theirs before they sell out. Making…
As usual, Sail Port Stephens competitors and visitors will be spoilt for choice when it comes to affordable and luxurious accommodation options For 2020, Commodores Cup sponsors Bannisters Port Stephens is offering a special Stay 8, Pay 6 deal. You can enjoy continental breakfast each morning at Rick Stein at Bannisters, unlimited Wi-Fi, daily newspapers…
The best breeze of Sail Port Stephens’ second half closed out the pointscore for a record number of entries, triggered wild wipeouts and decided a brand new Australian Sports Boat Association champion and state champions in the VX One class, plus three IRC divisions. Extreme weather including 20-knot squirts of sou’west wind, driving rain and…