26/08/2025 Starting Date for 2025 2026 Season

Starting Date for Season The 2025-2026 Season will start on Saturday 13th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner races.

23/03/2025 2025 Cock O Harbour Results

2025 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Results A moderate sou-sou-westerly breeze greeted the 13 starters of this year's Cock of the Harbour Regatta and the F18 "Magical" sailed by Kyle Amadio & Andrew Driver did a Steve Bradbury to win after a bottom mark coming together of the two boats that had led for most of the race that unfortunately led to them not being ranked as finishers. Second was the Taipan 4.9 Sloop "Just Play" sailed by Sam & Saxon Breaden. Third was the 16ft Skiff
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19/03/2025 2025 Cock O Harbour

2025 Cock of the Harbour Regatta This year's Cock O'Harbour Regatta for off-the-beach sailing boats will be held on Saturday 22nd March on beautiful Newcastle Harbour. Scratch and Yardstick prizes. Entries at the Club on the day. Entry forms can be downloaded and pre-filled prior to arrival. Aiming to be ready for a 14:00 start. Course to be provided at briefing.

13/11/2024 16ft Skiff States Programmes Available

13ft Skiff and 16ft Skiff State Titles Programmes are now available.

21/08/2024 Starting Date for 2024 2025 Season

Starting Date for Season The 2024-2025 Season will start on Saturday 14th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner races. A Sailing Programme for the season is available here.

08/04/2024 2024 Cock O Harbour Results

2024 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Results A moderate north-westerly breeze greeted the 12 starters of this year's Cock of the Harbour Regatta and the F20 "Thunderbolt" sailed by Brett White and Kevin Winchester again showed great pace to win. Second over the line was the A Class catamaran "Sea Frog" sailed by Zac Breaden and Third was the Taipan 4.9 Sloop "Just Play" sailed by Sam & Saxon Breaden. In the Yardstick results, the Vee Esses again sailed very well in the stronger breez
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29/03/2024 2024 Cock O Harbour

2024 Cock of the Harbour Regatta This year's Cock O'Harbour Regatta for off-the-beach sailing boats will be held on Saturday 6th April on beautiful Newcastle Harbour. Scratch and Yardstick prizes. Entries at the Club on the day. Aiming to be ready for a 14:00 start. Course to be provided at briefing.

11/12/2023 2023 Xmas Party Moved to 16th December

Date Changed for 2023 Christmas Party to 16th December The Club Xmas Party has been brought forward one week to Saturday 16th December 2023. Sailing is still scheduled for the 23rd (and you can party afterwards all you want). An updated Sailing Programme for the season is available here.

12/09/2023 Starting Date for 2023 2024 Season

Starting Date for Season The 2023-2024 Season will start on Saturday 16th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner races. A Sailing Programme for the season is available here.

15/04/2023 2023 Cock O Harbour Results

2023 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Results A light north-easterly breeze greeted the 20 starters of the 2023 Cock of the Harbour Regatta and the F20 "Thunderbolt" sailed by Brett White and Kevin Winchester again showed great pace to win. Second over the line, and the only other boat to finish on the lead lap, was the F18 "Jam Em" sailed by James & Emily Henderson who provided an exciting contest for the lead. In third place was the 16ft Skiff "Kilos" sailed two-up by Danny Hore and
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26/03/2023 Club Champions 2022 2023

Club Champions and Season Pointscore Winners Now Decided The 16ft Skiffs, MG14s and Catamarans have now completed all pointscore races for the Season, with the following results: In the 16ft Skiffs David Croft, Anthony Johnson and Danny Hore sailing "Kilos" took the double, winning both the Club championship and the Season Pointscore. Runner up in the Club Championship was "Y" sailed by Arran Gore, Daniel Flood and Matt Hayes. Runner up
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26/03/2023 2023 Cock O Harbour

2023 Cock of the Harbour Regatta This year's Cock O'Harbour Regatta for off-the-beach sailing boats will be held on Saturday 15th April on beautiful Newcastle Harbour. Scratch and Yardstick prizes. Entries $25 at the Club on the day. Aiming to be ready for a 14:00 start. Course to be provided at briefing.

27/03/2022 2022 Cock O Harbour Results

2022 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Results A light easterly breeze greeted the 20 starters of the 2022 Cock of the Harbour Regatta and the F20 "Thunderbolt" sailed by Brett White and Kevin Winchester showed great pace in the puffs to win by nearly 20 minutes as the breeze faded after it crossed the finish line. Second over the line was the F18 "Jam Em" sailed by James & Emily Henderson and third was another F18 "Marine Outlet" sailed by Bailey & Nick Hord. In the Yardstick res
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26/03/2022 2022 MG14 States

Local boat wins 2022 MG14 State Title Port Hunter MG14 'Wet n Wild' sailed by Matthew Rhys-Jones and Morgan York won this season's MG14 States Titles. The Titles were held at Port Hunter over the weekend of 19th and 20th March and featured a fleet of boats from the Illawarra to Queensland.. Photo shows 'Wet n Wild' just leading Port Macquarie boat 'Water Rat', sailed by Jim Kerrison and Deb Stenning, early in the regatta. They would eventually finish this way in t
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23/03/2022 2022 Cock O Harbour

2022 Cock of the Harbour Regatta This year's Cock O'Harbour Regatta for off-the-beach sailing boats will be held on Sunday 27th March on beautiful Newcastle Harbour. Scratch and Yardstick prizes. Entries $25 at the Club on the day. Aiming to be ready for a 14:00 start. Course to be provided at briefing.

27/10/2021 2021 AGM

Club AGM After the COVID delay we are pleased to be able to hold an Annual General Meeting on Monday 8/11/2021 7pm. PORT HUNTER 16FT SAILING SKIFF CLUB INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MONDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2021 1900HRS AT THE CLUBHOUSE Hopefully we will see all Members there on the night.

17/10/2021 Sailing Re Commences 23rd October 2021

Sailing to Recommence on Saturday 23rd October 2021 Hi all, Port Hunter will commence sailing on Saturday 23/10/2021. All participants over 16 must be fully vaccinated. Please be aware everyone entering the club is required to sign in using the QR code and show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless a medical certificate from your Dr exempting you from the vaccinations due to medical reason, this will also have to be sighted. See you then (if vaxed :)

23/09/2021 Notice to Members COVID Restrictions

Notice to Members Re COVID Restrictions Hi Members, Due the current COVID restrictions Port Hunter Sailing Skiff Club cannot open and hold club racing. As detailed in the communications sent from NSW Health and Sailing Australia, sailing is recognised as an allowed form of exercise and its restrictions are detailed below. As restrictions change, we will communicate on the website how the new restrictions impact our club sailing. In the meantime please
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21/04/2021 2021 Cock O Harbour Results

2021 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Results A light nor-westerly breeze greeted the 30 starters of the 2021 Cock of the Harbour Regatta and, typical for breezes on the wrong side of the vertical line, it was a day of wind gusts, lulls and big changes in direction. The F20 "Thunderbolt" sailed by Brett White and Ethan McAulaf showed great pace in the puffs to open up an early lead in the race but in some very light stuff just before the finish line the F18 "Send It Marine" sailed by Daniel &
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29/03/2021 2021 Cock O Harbour

2021 Cock of the Harbour Regatta This year's Cock O'Harbour Regatta will be held on Saturday 10th March. Entries at the Club on the day.

29/09/2020 No Sailing October Long Weekend

No Club Sailing over October Long Weekend Just a reminder that there is no Club sailing on the October Long Weekend. The Club Sailing Programme will be available in the next few weeks for 16ft Skiffs, Catamarans and MG14s. Unfortunately the start of junior sailing in Flying Ants is still postponed due to COVID-19. The Club will regularly review the situation and hopefully junior sailing can recommence soon. Hoping for a safe and enjoyable 2020-2021 Sailing Season.

14/08/2020 Seniors Start Date Junior Sailing Postponed

Seniors Start on 12th September, Junior Sailing Postponed The senior divisions of the Club will start the new season on 12th September with the traditional Cobweb Cleaner events for 16ft Skiffs, Catamarans and MG14s. Unfortunately the start of junior sailing in Flying Ants is postponed for now due to COVID-19. The Club will regularly review the situation and hopefully junior sailing can recommence soon. Hoping for a safe and enjoyable 2020-2021 Sailing Season.

24/03/2020 Remainder of Season Cancelled

Remainder of Season Cancelled COVID-19 has caused more sporting disappointment - the remainder of Port Hunter's sailing season has been cancelled. Note that we are hoping that a 2020 Cock Of The Harbour race may be able to be sailed later in the year. This means also that our presentation get-togethers have been cancelled (at least until the threat disipates). Hoping everyone stays safe and we can enjoy a full 2020-2021 Sailing Season.

19/03/2020 SailFest 2020 Cancelled

SailFest - Cancelled COVID-19 has caused another sporting event to be cancelled. The event, which includ the Cock Of The Harbour race on 18th April, has been called off.

27/02/2020 SailFest 2020 Changes

SailFest - 2 races in 1 day This year, the Newcastle Trophy race has been moved to Saturday, to start before the Cock Of The Harbour race. There will be class racing, including the "Newcastle Trophy" race for 16ft Skiffs first, which will be followed by the annual Cock Of The Harbour Race. Class races are scheduled for 12:00 and the Cock Of The Harbour is scheduled for 14:30. All of-the-beach sailing boats are invited to participate in both events. See you then :)

10/10/2019 Starting Date for 2019 2020 Season

Starting Date for Season The 2019-2020 Season will start on Saturday 14th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner races. A draft programme for the entire club is available here.

07/08/2019 2019 AGM

Club AGM Well it is that time of the year for PHSSC Members to once again come together for the Club's Annual General Meeting to elect the new Committee for the upcoming sailing season 2019-2020. If you are unable to attend please contact one of the current Committee members to put your nominations forward. PORT HUNTER 16FT SAILING SKIFF CLUB INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MONDAY 12TH AUGUST 2019 1900HRS AT THE CLUBHOUSE Hopefully we will see all Members there on the night.

31/03/2019 2019 Sailfest Regatta Results

2019 Cock of The Harbour Results 27 boats lined up for this year's Cock O'Harbour race but a powerful Nor-Westerly wind decimated the fleet with only 2 boats reaching the finish line. The 16ft Skiff crew of Rob Flanagan, Anthony Johnson and Graham Roberson put on a masterful display to get "Kilos" around the course to win both the scratch and yardstick results. The only other boat to finish was the MG14 "Scurvy Rascal" sailed by Arran Gore and Daniel Flood who finished about a minut
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21/03/2019 Newcastle Trophy is Back

Newcastle Trophy 31/3/2019 As part of the SailFest Regatta, organised in conjunction with the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, Port Hunter will be rejuvenating the "Newcastle Trophy" race on Sunday 31st March 2019. This will follow the annual Cock Of The Harbour Race on Saturday. All of-the-beach sailing boats are invited to participate in both events. Entries can be made online through the link on the NCYC website or on the day(s) at the Club. See you then :)

14/02/2019 No Senior Sailing Saturday 16 02 2019

Afternoon Sailing Cancelled on 16th Februaru 2019 There will be no organised sailing at the Club this Saturday afternoon with the Skiffs going to Myall Lakes and the MG14s going to the State Titles at Cronulla. The catamarans are going for an informal sail if it's a nice day and all are welcome to join them. Flying Ants are sailing as per usual in the morning See you all next weekend :)

12/01/2019 MG14 Australian Championships Final Results

MG14 Australian Championships 2018-2019 Results AQUA PEST sailed by Drew Van Ryn and Joss Dal Vera from Cronulla Sailing Club are the 2018-2019 MG14 National Champions. AQUA PEST won a week-long tussle with St George boat PEGASUS, sailed by Gary Reeves and Ross Pollhill, for top spot. The Cronulla boat had the edge in the predominantly lighter winds that the series was sailed in. Third was another St George boat 3 KINGS sailed by David Aylward and Charlotte Holliday who also had a close battle,
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03/01/2019 MG14 Australian Championships

MG14 Nationals The battle for MG14 supremecy looms, with competitors from NSW and Queensland to fight it out on Newcastle Harbour beginning on Monday January 7th and culminating on Saturday January 12th. See you there

21/11/2018 No Sailing Saturday 24 11 2018

Sailing Cancelled on 24th November 2018 The Supercars and a poor forecast have combined to end all hope of a Club sail on 24th November 2018. See you all next weekend :)

21/11/2018 State Titles Begin For 3 Classes

State Titles Begin On Harbour Last weekend saw the opening heats of the NSW State Championships for three different sailing classes. Flying Ant, 13ft Skiff and 16ft Skiff sailors from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Gosford, Sydney and the Illawarra (around the state?) converged on the Port Hunter 16ft Sailing Skiff Club at Stockton to compete against each other and the elements. On the confined courses on Newcastle Harbour the large fleets were constantly coming together, ducking and weaving to avoi
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08/11/2018 Port of Newcastle Solar

PORT OF NEWCASTLE 2018 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM We are very pleased to announce that our Clubhouse will soon be powered by the sun, thanks to a grant to install solar panels on our roof provided by the Port of Newcastle SUN + WIND = HAPPY SAILORS

16/08/2018 Starting Date for 2018 2019 Season

Starting Date for Season The 2018-2019 Season will start on Saturday 15th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner races. A draft programme for the entire club is available here.

16/08/2018 MG14 Nationals are Back

The MG14 Australian Championship are at Port Hunter! After a gap of 14 years, the MG14 Austrailian Titles will return to Port Hunter in 2018-2019.The event starts on January 7 and completes on January 12.More information to come...

15/04/2018 2018 Cock O Harbour Results

2018 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Results A very light breeze slightly delayed the start and encouraged a shorter course but as the boats hit the water a nice seabreeze filled in for a beautiful day on the water. A massed downwind start in front of the club had some close calls (and one or two that were too close) but the fleet settled into a fine upwind battle after rounding the first mark, with the bigger cats and skiffs all vying for the lead. However, it wasn't long before the outstan
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27/08/2017 Starting Date and Draft Programme for 2017 2018 season

Draft Sailing Programme Available The new season will start on Saturday 9th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner Sprints. A draft programme for the entire club is available here.

15/04/2017 2017 Cock O Harbour Results

2017 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Results Another light breeze helped keep the skiffs in the race for fastest boat on the harbour. They were a bit faster downwind but they couldn't match the overall pace of F18 catamaran "Musto", sailed by Dean Nissen & Dave Culip, who pulled away upwind for a convincing win. Runner-up was again the 16ft Skiff "Kilos", sailed two-up by Anthony Johnson & Grahame Roberson. "Kilos" also won the yardstick from two fully-crewed 16ft Skiffs: "ECP" saile
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02/09/2016 Draft Programme for 2016 2017 season

Draft Sailing Programme Available The new season will start on Saturday 10th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner Sprints. A draft programme for the entire club is available here.

31/08/2016 Starting Date for 2016 2017 Season

Starting Date for Season The 2016-2017 Season will start on Saturday 10th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner Sprints. We'll be having a tidy up beforehand - please get there early and lend a hand!

03/04/2016 2016 Cock O Harbour Results

2016 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Results A light Nor-Westerly became a light Sou-Easterly just as the crews were being briefed - "No worries, the marks are in the right place, just go round the other way". The Nacra 5.8 "Business Time" sailed one-up by Dave Cullip pulled away in the condition to an easy win from a trio of F18s led by Nicholas Hord's "751" and the Nissens on board "Albert". The light conditions helped the monohulls in the yardstick results taking the top 3 placings, w
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29/02/2016 2016 Cock O Harbour Saturday 2nd April

2016 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Season to finish with traditional race Port Hunter has held an annual Cock Of The Harbour Regatta on the last day of each season for as long as anyone can remember and it is on again this year on Saturday 2nd April. All classes of sailing boats are welcome, with the title going to first over the line but with prizes also on yardstick. Previous Cocks include A Class, Taipan and Nacra catamarans and 18ft Skiff and 49er monohulls. Yardstick winners have
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09/09/2015 Starting Date for 2015 2016 Season

Starting Date for Season The 2015-2016 Season will start on Saturday 12th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner Sprints. We'll be having a tidy up beforehand - please get there early and lend a hand!

28/03/2014 Old Salts Day 2013 2014

Old Salts Day 29th March 2014 13:30 All members, past and present, are invited to a reunion. Be part of the last race of our Club Championships without the usual aches, pains, injuries, sore heads and disappointments the following day :)

15/08/2013 Starting Date for 2013 2014 Season

Starting Date for Season The 2013-2014 Season will start on Saturday 14th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner Sprints for all classes. Pointscore races will begin the following Saturday. The Season Programme now available - here. Would officials from all divisions please check to make sure that the details are OK so that a final version can be available from the club once the season begins. And as a
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15/08/2013 PreSeason Working Bee

Working Bee set down for week before racing starts As you already know, the 2013-2014 Season will start on Saturday 14th September. In preparation we need to give the Club a bit of a tidy up. Be there on Saturday 7th September from 8am. Thanks.

24/05/2013 2013 Annual General Meeting

2013 Annual General Meeting The 2013 Annual General Meeting for the Club will be held in the main hall on Monday 22nd July at 7pm. Each division will hold their AGMs prior to this meeting - contact your division president for details. The following divisions will hold their AGMs beforehand: Flying Ants at 6pm MG14s at 6:30pm Come along and support your club.

12/04/2013 2013 Cock O Harbour Results

2013 Cock of the Harbour Regatta Results Placings: Fastest 1st: Mid Life Crisis (Nacra 5.8) Shane & Kimberley Russell 2nd: RT Signs (16ft Skiff) Arran & Auto 3rd: Kilos (16ft Skiff) Johnno & Robbo Yardstick 1st: Troy Botting Shipwright (VS) Col Gillespie, Adam Kelly & Troy Botting 2nd: SFC Computers (VS) Tim, Jason & Hugh 3rd: Mid Life Crisis (Nacra 5.8) Shane & Kimberley Russell Full results:
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27/02/2013 2013 Cock O Harbour Date Change

Change of date for 2013 Cock O'Harbour Regatta NEW DATE - 23rd March Port Hunter has held an annual Cock Of The Harbour Regatta on the last day of each season for as long as anyone can remember. All classes of sailing boats are welcome, with the title going to first over the line but with prizes also on yardstick. Previous Cocks include A Class, Taipan and Nacra catamarans and 18ft Skiff and 49er monohulls. Yardstick winners have included everything from Hobie 14s and 16s to Ska
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12/09/2012 Starting Date for 2012 2013 Season

Starting Date for Season The 2012-2013 Season will start on Saturday 15th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner Sprints for all classes. Pointscore races will begin the following Saturday. The Season Programme now available - here.

03/04/2012 2012 Cock O Harbour Results

2012 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Results The result of the 2012 Cock Of The Harbour Regatta held on the 31st March in a very light South-Easterly looked in no doubt from the opening leg when the A Class catamarans "Sea Frog" sailed by Steve Breaden and "Barracuda" sailed by John Cootes leapt off the starting line and established a commanding lead at the first windward mark. A group of boats rounded that mark some time later that included Nacra 5.8s, F18s, an F16 and also a couple of 16ft Ski
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10/10/2011 1st Heat 16s Club Championship Postponed

16ft Skiffs - 1st Heat Club Championship Postponed Several of the top skiffs were to be missing a crew member on the date set down for the first heat so the other crews agreed to postpone the race for two weeks - the new date is 22nd October.

29/08/2011 Starting Date for 2011 2012 Season

Starting Date for Season The 2011-2012 Season will start on Saturday 10th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner Sprints for all classes. Pointscore races will begin the following Saturday. A draft of the Season Programme is available here. Would officials from all divisions please check to make sure that the details are OK so that a final version can be available from the club once the season begins. And a
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15/08/2010 Starting Date for 2010 2011 Season

Starting Date for Season The 2010-2011 Season will start on Saturday 11th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner Sprints for all classes. The Season Programme will be available at the Club then.. Pointscore races will begin the following Saturday.

20/03/2010 2010 Cock O Harbour Change of Date

2010 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Season to finish with traditional race Port Hunter has held an annual Cock Of The Harbour Regatta on the last day of each season for as long as anyone can remember and it is on again this year on the 27th March (not 3rd April as originally programmed). All classes of sailing boats are welcome, with the title going to first over the line but with prizes also on yardstick. Previous Cocks include A Class, Taipan and Nacra catamarans and 18ft Skiff, 49er
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12/08/2009 Starting Date for 2009 2010 Season

Starting Date for Season The 2009-2010 Season will start on Saturday 12th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner Sprints for all classes. Pointscore races will begin the following Saturday. The Season Programme is available here. Make sure you're ready - get all those maintenance jobs done before it's too late!

21/04/2009 2008 2009 Skiff Pointscores

2008-2009 Skiff Season Pointscores Pointscores for the skiffs are available here.

11/03/2009 2009 Cock O Harbour

2009 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Season to finish with traditional race Port Hunter has held an annual Cock Of The Harbour Regatta on the last day of each season for as long as anyone can remember and it is on again this year on the 4th April. All classes of sailing boats are welcome, with the title going to first over the line but with prizes also on yardstick. Previous Cocks include A Class, Taipan and Nacra catamarans and 18ft Skiff and 49er monohulls. Yardstick winners have inclu
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01/10/2008 16ft Skiff State Titles

16ft Skiff State Titles 2008-2009 Heats 1 and 2 at Port Hunter Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November 2008 Good Prizes on Offer Saturday Night: Free Pizza and Live Entertainment Sunday Morning: BBQ Breakfast Accommodation Free Camping At Club Boat Rowers Hotel - (02) 4928 2823 Riverview Gardens Bed & Breakfast - (02) 4928 3048 or see our Nearby Accommodation page.

05/08/2008 Draft Programme for 2008 2009 season

Draft Sailing Programme Available The 2008-2009 Season will start on Saturday 13th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner Sprints. A draft Programme for the entire club is available here.

18/04/2008 2008 Cock O Harbour Results

2008 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Results The result of the 2008 Cock Of The Harbour Regatta held on the 12th April went right down to the wire with the Super Taipan "Monkey Boy" sailed by Greg Lynch and Steve "Combat" Yarrington just pipping the local 16ft Skiff "Oi" sailed by Anthony "Johnno" Johnson and Graham "Robbo" Roberson The final difference was only 12 seconds after 100 minutes of racing. This was the third time in as many years that the "super-cat" has won the regatta and this
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04/04/2008 2008 Cock O Harbour

2008 Cock O'Harbour Regatta Season to finish with traditional race Port Hunter has held an annual Cock Of The Harbour Regatta on the last day of each season for as long as anyone can remember and it is on again this year on the 12th April. All classes of sailing boats are welcome, with the title going to first over the line but with prizes also on yardstick. Previous Cocks include A Class, Taipan and Nacra catamarans and 18ft Skiff and 49er monohulls. Yardstick winners have incl
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04/02/2008 Nacra Super Series

Nacra Super Series and Open Cat Regatta The annual Nacra Super Series and Open Cat Regatta will be held over the weekend of 16th and 17th February 2008. A notice of race is available here.

20/10/2007 PH Regatta 20071020 results

Result Sheet for Port Hunter Regatta 2007/2008

25/09/2007 Web Site Problems Again

Hard drive died. Was very sad and my last backup is from April.Never trust a programmer to look after computers... If you do notice anything not working can you please let us know. PS - Lost the Season Programme as well. Will put it backup when available.

29/09/2006 Updated Sailing Programme

Updated Sailing Programme An updated Season Programme for entire club is available here. Class-specific programmes have been removed until further notice. Old versions (dated prior to 29/9/2006) should be discarded..

27/08/2006 Starting Date for 2006 2007 season

Starting Date for Season The 2006-2007 Season will start on Saturday 16th September with the annual Cobweb Cleaner Sprints. Some crews are already out there practicing, so don't get left behind - get all those maintenance jobs done before it's too late! Season Programme is available here.

06/08/2006 2006 2007 Committee

The AGM held in July elected the following officers for the 2006-2007 Season: PresidentTodd Anderson Vice PresidentPeter Kershaw SecretaryCathy Holmes TreasurerDean Castle CommodoreJeff Riley Vice CommodoreGeoff Benson Club CaptainDoug Bennett Sailing SecretaryArran Gore
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17/04/2006 Upcoming Regattas

Upcoming Regattas There isn't any left. Sorry, you missed out! We've now had the Flying Ant State heats, the Hobie Cat Regatta and the 5.8 Super Series races, the Annual 16ft Skiff regatta and we ended the season with the 2005-2006 Cock O' Harbour Regatta. All Done!

17/04/2006 Presentation Night

Presentation Night Presentation Night for seniors this year is to be held on Saturday 29th April from 6:30pm at a cost of just $15. Juniors Presentation Night is to be held on Saturday 22nd April from 4pm and will be free for junior members and a minimal $5 for everyone else. Food will be provided at both with drinks available at the bar.

31/03/2006 Club Champions 2005 2006

Club Champions Now Decided The 16ft Skiffs, MG14s and Flying Ants have all now completed all Club Championship races for the Season, with the following (provisional) results: Sibling crews dominated in the Flying Ant division, with Bill & Ned Nissen winning in the bright orange boat "Newcastle Rigging and Chandlery" (previously called "The Hunter"), from the only other crew to take a heat Zac & Kaine Mills sailing "Venom".
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09/01/2006 Working Bee Sunday 22nd January

A working bee has been scheduled for Sunday 22nd January at 10am. Several things require urgent attention including: Coating the new doors to protect them from the elements Getting the rescue boat trailer ready for Mungo Finishing the handrails on the deck
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09/01/2006 Duty Roster

A new duty roster has been drawn up for the 2nd half of the season: DateRescue BoatDuty Officer 7/1/2006SkiffDean Castle 14/1/2006CatJeff Riley 21/1/2006MGDoug Bennett 28/1/2006SkiffPeter Kershaw 11/2/2006CatArran Gore 18/2/2006MGJohn Hayman
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09/01/2006 More Web Site Problems

Over the last 2 weeks you would have noticed that you couldn't get to this wonderful web site full of marvellous information and stunning pictures AGAIN. The router blew up this time. Sorry. ( Luckily didn't need a backup. Unluckily for other people the lightning strike also took out various TVs and Foxtels around Stockton )

09/12/2005 Web Site Problems

Over the last 2 weeks you would have noticed that you couldn't get to this wonderful web site full of marvellous information and stunning pictures. The computer blew up. Sorry. ( Luckily had a backup. ) If you do notice anything not working can you please let us know.
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04/12/2005 2005 2006 Club Championship

04/12/2005 3rd Heat Postponed until new year As the skipper of "AJ&W Plumbing" is off somewhere until Christmas, everyone decided to wait for him to come back rather than risk a replacement who would probably be better. We'll let you know when a date has been set (the crew of Flash is happy - they reckon the wind is lighter after christmas!). 19/11/2005 AJ&W makes it 2 from 2 The crew of "AJ&W Plumbing" have made it 2 wins from 2 h
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15/10/2005 2005 2006 Committee

The AGM held on 10th July elected the following officers for the 2005-2006 Season: PresidentTodd Anderson Vice PresidentPeter Kershaw SecretaryCathy Holmes TreasurerDean Castle * CommodoreDoug Bennett Vice CommodoreJeff Riley Club CaptainLeo Payne Sailing SecretaryArran Gor
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18/09/2005 Cobweb Cleaner Cancelled - Wild Westerly Wind Wipeout

Westerly Wind Wipes Cobweb Cleaners Very Crowded Under The Bed (Smythey Not Happy) 30 knot westerly wind keeps all but the bravest (i.e. 2 young kids) ashore on the opening day of the season! With a forecast of 40+ knots the sailors decided to put the grand opening back one week and content themselves with f
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13/09/2005 New Boats for New Season

New Boats and Old Crews The season starts on Saturday with some old crews in new boats. First to appear was not so old Bill and Ned Nissen in their brand new shiny Flying Ant "The Hunter". Other Flying Ants have changed hands in the off season, including State Champion "Conditions Apply" and top performer "Venom". Next was Combat in his Nacra 5.8 catamaran
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