Bunbury, located just an hour and 45 minutes’ drive south of Perth in Western Australia’s picturesque South West, is experiencing a resurgence in radio sailing. With the presence of five-time Australian IOM (International One Metre) Champion, Sean Wallis, the sport is seeing a lot of interest, with up to ten boats regularly taking to the water every Sunday afternoon. Efforts are underway to establish a dedicated radio sailing club in Bunbury, ensuring the sustainability and further development of the sport in the area.

Get ready for two fantastic days of sailing at the 2025 Bunbury IOM Regatta on 08-09 February 2025! Whether you’re sailing for just one day or both, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

The third Margaret River regatta attracted some 22 skippers and 15 support crew from four different clubs around Western Australia. The weather gods were kind, with moderate winds, balmy temperatures, and no rain. The venue was once again Bettenay’s Wine and Nougat – a beautiful lakeside setting with a cellar door, a kitchen selling excellent lunches as well as the famous nougat, and several accommodation options including a studio overlooking the lake.

Saturday 9 November will be the date for the 2024 Ray Tilbrook Memorial Ten Rater regatta. The day will be a non-ranking event. For those who remember Ray, he was one of the most gentlemanly skipper - competitive but as fair as can be. 

The cream of DF Class Sailing ventured south to Albany for the WA State Championships.
We enjoyed perfect weather or as Geoff Cass (Commodore) put it "Warm, sunny and windy which is perfect given they are just above Antarctica." Yes, it was right low 20C and good 5 -15 knots from the south West. 

With the focus firmly on the competitors over the next week or so, we should take this opportunity to shine the spotlight on the unsung heroes of these World Championships. People like Max Hunter who has come to Gladstone to be a part of the Championships. Max found himself measuring battery packs, fin weights and boat weights.