Congratulations to SSANZ member Sharon Ferris-Choat aboard Vixen Racing , who has conquered the Tasman in the Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge.
Sharon becomes the first woman in over a decade to finish the race and claim monohull line honours. With a gruelling and unforgiving forecast throughout the passage, she's certainly earned it. ⛵🏆
📸 Southport Yacht Club
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⏰ Early Bird Entries ends TODAY!
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Doyle Sails | Musto Australasia | New World Victoria Park
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At this year's AGM, SSANZ was proud to award Life Membership to Geoff Herd and Deb Williams in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the organisation and the sport of offshore sailing.
Through many years of dedication to race management, Geoff and Deb have played a vital role in delivering SSANZ events, most recently the Doyle Sails Round North Island Race. Their commitment, professionalism, and countless volunteer hours have helped create safe, successful, and memorable experiences for competitors and supporters alike.
Life Membership recognises individuals whose service has made a lasting impact on the association and its members.
Congratulations Geoff and Deb, and thank you for everything you have contributed to SSANZ and the wider sailing community.
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Doyle Sails | Musto Australasia | New World Victoria Park
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Photos from the fantastic start of the Solo TransTasman Yacht Challenge , featuring SSANZ members, Geoff Thorn on Catnip, Sharon Ferris-Choat on Vixen Racing, and Ben Ball on Cornellia.
The fleet has now rounded the top of New Zealand and headed out into the Tasman. After a challenging first 24 hours at sea, the skippers will be looking forward to the breeze easing as they settle into the long crossing ahead.
📸 Suellen Hurling Live Sail Die
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Go well Benjamin Ball hope you snagged a kingfish on the way past the kings
Did you sort his menu's. Israel? I remember sunset cheese board . ? The Cav looked ready to go Ben's trip bk from Fiji was a good shake down
This weekend, Ben Ball heads off on the Solo TransTasman Yacht Challenge , an incredible achievement and adventure that will see him take on the Tasman solo under the SSANZ flag.
Everyone at SSANZ wishes Ben all the best for the race ahead. It’s a huge effort just getting to the start line, and we know plenty of our members will be following along and supporting him from home.
Good luck Ben. Sail safe and enjoy the adventure!
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❄️ WINTER IS COMING… and so is the Lewmar Triple Series! ⛵️🔥
Entries are now officially open for the 2026 series, with something for everyone, plenty of course lengths, divisions, and exciting shorthanded racing ahead.
Whether you’re stepping into shorthanded racing for the first time or chasing another big campaign, now’s the time to lock it in.
Enter now and get ready for an epic season on the water. 🌊
👉 www.ssanz.co.nz/triple-series-2026/
Proudly supported by Doyle Sails , Musto Australasia & New World Victoria Park
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MBIII is now entered, could you please arrange for some epic sends, good on the water battles followed by a couple of great debriefs? Just chuck it in the SI's and I'm sure it will be all good :-)
We will get Kayimai one day for this one.....love to do this series.
A quick wrap on a very successful Spartafit SSANZ Enduro! With the entire fleet finishing before sunrise on Saturday after a gorgeous moonlit night sail, we hosted a prizegiving on Ponui Island and enjoyed the most beautiful bluebird day!
A fantastic way to wrap up a busy season of offshore sailing and exchange some stories from the big races!
Now it’s time to think about Triple Series. Stay tuned and we will be out with more information soon 👀
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The Enduro Race was an amazing weekend ..... loved the SSANZ family, definitely some of the best sailing and socializing ever in my life Yachting... thank you everyone for taking us in and welcoming us.
Nice work team 👌🏻💯
Sure was a great weekend!