Southern Woodenboat Sailing Archives

Common traits among popular events

February 20th, 2026

Mark Chew is a media guy, which means he sees stuff, such as events that people like. If you’d like

January 31st, 2026

by Mark Chew, Southern Woodenboat Sailing If the dinner party is getting a little dull, and you are not feeling

January 8th, 2026

Prominent among notable offshore races is the Sydney Hobart Race, with Mark Chew sharing observations on the recently completed 80th

December 11th, 2025

by Mark Chew The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for Australia clearly states that if you are planning

June 6th, 2025

by David Salter, SWS If there’s one thing we all know for absolute sure and certain about handicaps in yacht

May 9th, 2025

There is a debate in Australia on how best to promote Classic Yacht racing: a measurement or performance handicap system?

January 29th, 2025

There are not many boats that can sail competitively in the Sydney-Hobart one month, and then show up at the

December 12th, 2024

We will never wrap our heads around the Christmas season in Australia being at peak summer. How confused must the

November 24th, 2023

The team at Southern Woodenboat Sailing reminds us about the pros and cons of progress: “I am told there are

November 9th, 2023

Racing has been described as to go “sailing with a purpose.” Here is more deep thought from our friends at