“MAJOR EVENTS GOLD COAST” BACKS SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB’S QOIN SAIL PARADISE REGATTA Southport Yacht Club is pleased to announce that South-East Queensland’s largest Sailing Regatta, Qoin Sail Paradise, is partnering with Major Events Gold Coast. Since its inception at Southport Yacht Club 13 years ago, Sail Paradise has become south-east Queensland’s premier offshore sailing series.…
DetailsWith yesterday’s postponed Bartercard Coffs to Paradise Yacht Race, Drew Carruthers Sayer 11, Runaway were eager for today’s lighter weather conditions in Southport Yacht Club’s 2016 Bartercard Sail Paradise Yacht Race. Runaway is light and fast and particular favourable for light winds. Originally built by yacht designer John Sayer, Runaway carriers water ballast in the…
DetailsAt 0059hrs this morning, Saturday 9th January 2016, Drew Carruthers’ Sayer 11, Runaway crossed the finish line to take line honours victory in the 2016 Bartercard Coffs to Paradise Yacht Race. Following a solid three hours later the second vessel across the line was David Hows Beneteau 445, Ocean Gem finishing first (1st) in the…
DetailsThe Yacht Sales Co. has established itself as a prominent name in the sailing industry, known for its expertise and passion for yachting, dealing with the sales of quality new and pre-owned sailing and motor yachts. As event support sponsors, their involvement in Bartercard Sail Paradise demonstrates their commitment to the sailing community and…
DetailsSevere weather warnings for gale force winds in the waters from Smokey Cape to Point Danger with predictions of up to 40knot wind gusts have caused the postponement of the 2016 Bartercard Coffs to Paradise Yacht Race. With the race scheduled for a 1300hr start on Thursday 7th January, Southport Yacht Club’s (SYC) Race Committee…
DetailsSouthport Yacht Club’s Auric’s Quest will be a hot contender for back to back wins in the 2018 Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta, along with a solid chance to be named champion of the Pittwater to Paradise Series, 2018. Due to mechanical issues Auric’s Quest was unable to join the east coast offshore race, however fortunate…
DetailsA need for speed as XVitesse prepares to join the race track for 2017 Bartercard Sail Paradise Having started sailing in dinghies as a child, Russell Birse’s passion for the sea began at a young age. He has found himself near the water ever since, leading him to enter his newly purchased XP 38 ‘XVitesse’…
DetailsA summer sailing bonanza … Club Marine Pittwater to Southport Race + Bartercard Sail Paradise Series Australia’s east coast offshore sailing scene will take on an exciting new dimension in early January with the staging of the inaugural Club Marine Pittwater to Southport ocean race, followed by a new-look Bartercard Sail Paradise series out…
DetailsHaving sampled success in the most recent Sail Paradise Series on the Gold Coast, Southport Yacht Club’s Fred Bestall has already signalled his intention to go for the double – victory in both the Club Marine Pittwater to Paradise Regatta and the Bartercard Sail Paradise 2018 series. Bestall is the first Queenslander to enter both…
DetailsBartercard Sail Paradise 2023 concluded with three days of thrilling yacht racing, set against the stunning backdrop of the sunny Gold Coast, Australia. The event showcased sporty racing conditions, thanks to a brisk 22-knot nor’ north-easterly breeze that kept sailors and spectators captivated. Nic Douglass, renowned for “Adventures of a Sailor Girl,” also attended…
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