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There’s an age-old debate in the horse racing world, around whether a great horse will win regardless of the encumbrance bobbing up and down in its saddle.

It was wall to wall sunshine for our ‘Festive Junior & Youth Race’ on Saturday as 17 boats from Optimist to 29er battled it out up and down the River Hamble in a gusty North-Easterly breeze.

The legendary ‘Cock of the North’ Enterprise Series returns in 2026 with a thrilling six-event calendar to mark the 70th anniversary of the beloved Enterprise dinghy class.

RSHYR 2025 | Crosbie Lorimer invites John Curnow to discuss the unfolding battle at the front of the fleet with four Line Honours contenders within shouting distance of each other. They also talk about some very close mid-fleet contests for IRC overall.

Master Lock Comanche won line honours in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race – and never looked like being headed after rounding Tasman Island

Daylight finish on the cards as Master Lock Comanche storms into the River Derwent estuary. Breeze at both the Iron Pot (10-15 knots) and in town (15-20 knots) ensures there will be no hanging around.

Matt Allen and James Mayo have sailed Master Lock Comanche to Line Honours in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart, the 80th edition of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s 628 nautical mile race.

Designed for surfing and foiling, the Vaikobi Springy delivers exceptional flexibility and reliable warmth so you can stay comfortable and unrestricted in mild to cool water.

Looking at it and seeing Comanche doing just two knots SOG. Problem? Or realisation?

We’re excited to bring you the latest updates, achievements, and upcoming events from our sailing community. This time of year is a time for reflection and summary, so let’s take a look at what we’ve accomplished together and what lies ahead.