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Published Date
May 06, 2026
Rottnest and Return Races Weekend | 2–3 May 2026
Stevi Ireland
Published Date
Apr 29, 2026
Hillarys Yacht Club | ANZAC Day, Saturday 25 April
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Apr 22, 2026
Sunday 19 April saw competitors return to the water for Races 7 and 8 of the North Coast Series, the final two races of the eight‑race windward‑leeward series jointly contested by yachts from Hillarys Yacht Club (HYC) and the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club (ORSSC). A fleet of 11 boats across three divisions made for a competitive final day of racing.
Conditions started favourably, but [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Apr 15, 2026
Fifteen boats across three divisions took to the water on Sunday afternoon for Race 8 of the Consistency Series, enjoying a warm, sunny day with light south‑westerly winds. Sailing was conducted on Course Q1, providing excellent conditions for a competitive and informative race.
In line with Australian Sailing Special Regulations for Racing Boats 6.01.3, which recommend that crews [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Mar 25, 2026
At the start of the weekend, two days of racing remained to be sailed in each of the HYC Keelboat Racing series. On the very Ides of March, the final morning consistency race (Race 7) was contested. A race briefing without a single mention of a dwarf, a bride, a sin, or a planet visible to the naked eye led some gathered to express concern for the welfare of the Division Captain. A strong [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Mar 25, 2026
Hillarys Yacht Club was well represented at last weekend’s Ocean Racing WA (ORWA) Short Haul Series Mandurah Race Weekend, held over 21-22 March, with four HYC boats competing in a strong 19‑boat fleet across two divisions. Across two races, HYC crews delivered outstanding performances, securing podium finishes in both divisions and rating systems.
Racing and Conditions
Organised [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Mar 11, 2026
North Coast Series Races 5 & 6
Sunday 8 March
HYC’s Keelboat Racing Division had hoped to join the Dive Section at Rottnest last weekend, but with the mooring fields locked out by an influx of “River Rats,” plans quickly shifted. Instead, Race Day 3 of the North Coast Series (NCS)—an interclub competition welcoming boats from Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Feb 25, 2026
Roric Smith’s Surfer Rosa — the distinctive Pogo 12.5 proudly representing Hillarys Yacht Club — delivered an outstanding campaign at last week’s 2026 Geographe Bay Race Week (GBRW), 14-20 February, the Busselton‑based regatta rapidly solidifying its reputation as Western Australia’s premier sailing event.
Competing in the Premier Cruising Division, which [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Feb 25, 2026
Twelve boats across three divisions lined up on Sunday afternoon for Race 6 of the Consistency Series, facing a shifting transition from easterly winds into a strengthening fresh-to-strong seabreeze. With conditions expected to build quickly, Race Management selected the rarely-used Course C1 (shortened).
The fleet headed north toward the Mullaloo mark and back, keeping in the lee of Wanneroo [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Feb 18, 2026
Sunday 15 February was a special day at Hillarys Yacht Club, as members gathered to celebrate the Club’s 40‑year anniversary alongside the much‑loved annual Lady Skippers Race. The occasion brought together experienced sailors, first‑time race leaders, supporters, and volunteers for a memorable day on and off the water.
Mother Nature added her own signature to the [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Feb 11, 2026
Sunday 8 February | 18 Boats | 3 Divisions
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Feb 03, 2026
Pot of Gold & Dash for Cash 2026 – Event Wrap‑Up
Stevi Ireland
Published Date
Jan 28, 2026
Hillarys Yacht Club celebrated Australia Day with an energetic non‑points race featuring 17 boats across three divisions. A cool change moved through just in time for racing, bringing moderate to strong WSW winds, a lively sea state, and even a quick passing shower — perfect for sailors who enjoy a bit of excitement on the course!
The 11 nm course delivered a fantastic mix of [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Jan 14, 2026
Sunday, 11 January 2026
The fourth race of the HYC Ocean Series delivered spectacular conditions for the Fairway Race, which also doubled as Race 4 of the ORC Championship. Nineteen boats competed across three divisions, with Division 1 boasting a strong fleet of 10 boats—setting the stage for an exciting day offshore.
Weather & Course
Sailors enjoyed moderate to light easterly [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Jan 07, 2026
Closing out 2025 in style, eight HYC boats proudly flew the club flag at the 68th Cockburn Sound Regatta, held from 26–30 December and hosted by The Cruising Yacht Club of WA (TCYC). This iconic event delivered near-perfect conditions, with moderate morning breezes and strong afternoon winds making for exciting, tactical racing on the stunning waters of Mangles Bay, Rockingham.
The [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Dec 23, 2025
HYC Keelboat Racing Consistency Series
Race Report – Sunday, December 21
Last Sunday saw 15 boats across three divisions take on the Consistency Series in moderate to strong south-westerly winds, with gusts reaching up to 28 knots. Conditions were challenging yet exhilarating, making for an unforgettable day on the water.
Course A2
The fleet tackled Course A2, starting with a long [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Dec 17, 2025
Hillarys Yacht Club – Ocean Series Fremantle & Return Race Recap
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Dec 10, 2025
Hillarys Yacht Club – Consistency Series Race 4 (Chris Grant Memorial)
Sunday, 7 December 2025 – Morning
The HYC Keelboat Racing fleet turned out in style for Race 4 of Consistency Series, a heartfelt tribute to former Commodore Chris Grant. Known for his vibrant personality and colourful attire, Chris brought joy and energy to every race. In his honour, competitors embraced the [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Dec 03, 2025
HYC Offshore Racing – November Wrap
November delivered a trio of offshore challenges for HYC, bookended by two demanding Bluewater Series races and featuring a tactical Short Haul day race in between.
FSC The West Coaster – Bluewater Series Race 1 (Nov 1)
A gruelling 125 nm overnight marathon in cold, gusty conditions up to 30 knots. HYC’s Lithium, skippered by Wayne [...]
Hannah Norris
Published Date
Dec 03, 2025
Hillarys Yacht Club – Keelboat Racing Consistency Series
Race 3 – Sunday, 30 November 2025
Race 3 of the Consistency Series delivered an exciting morning on the water for our keelboat fleet. Conditions started with strong E-SE gusts, gradually easing throughout the 1–2-hour race, creating a dynamic challenge for all competitors.
Course Overview:
The selected course [...]
Hannah Norris
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