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Hood Sailmakers Australia, 19 West Street, Brookvale (2026)

17/05/2026

Good morning, and happy Monday to those who celebrate!
Today we are very pleased to talk up the efforts of skipper Peter White and his crew (including fearless leader and the Italian diver/seal) of the mighty Tp52_firstlight who won the IRC division at the TP52Aus Gold cup finale!
First Light have been working hard for a long time, and we are very excited to see their efforts beginning to pay off. They also scored a 2nd on TPR to finish the orange boats season off in style. The next major event for the team is Hamilton Island Race Week!
We also wish to congratulate Peter Farrugia and the Bullwinkle team on a very credible season in the Super 40 class with the Farr400. Bullwinkle took 1st Corinthian team, 4th on Super40 Handicap and 4th on ORC in a tough division. This team should be very proud of their efforts and how far they have come learning this new boat in such a short time.
Thank you to the organisers of the TP52aus Gold Cup, the Super40 team and Sailor Girl HQ - Nic Douglass for all of your hard work behind the scenes this season. These great regattas wouldn’t happen without you!

All photos credit to Sailor Girl HQ - Nic Douglass and Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC

Judel / Vrolijk & Co

27/04/2026

Predictions for you today sailing fans!
The chances of Courageous and Fearless Leader Ben (herein known as CFL) , Director of Technology Toby (DOT), and executive Temu Consultant Luca (ETC) being tired and sore today are extremely high. Why is that?
Chances are they, and most of the crews who raced last weekend at the TP52Aus Gold cup and Super 40 series, are feeling more battered and bruised than anything else after a hard 3 days racing at Sail Port Stephens
The CFL and ETC were onboard with the good people of Tp52_firstlight, and the mighty DOT joined Bullwinkle 400.
So It's only natural you're wondering, who won the Hood race?
This author gives it to the DOT. A 4th place on Super 40’s is no mean feat, and we are all really pleased for the Bullwinkle Farr 400 team and excited to see what they can do in the future.
The mighty CFL and ETC had a great weekend with promising signs on board First Light and are hungry for more.
Highlights included a Line Honours in the Passage race and some great stoushes with the top end of the Gold Cup fleet which features some impressive crew lists and yachts. They unfortunately just missed the overall podiums in the end.

Congratulations to all of the competitors for what looked like a great weekend of racing, to the organisation for nailing it and the Tp52aus and Super 40 committees for all their hard work to make these events happen!

All photos credited to either Sailor Girl HQ - Nic Douglass and the Sail Port Stephens Facebook. Videos onboard Bullwinkle from the Videographer extraordinaire Whitney.

21/04/2026

Ciao sailing fans!
Today we are again celebrating places we wish we were sailing last week, or are going to sail soon if you are lucky enough.
Once again, we’re in the middle of Sail Port Stephens! The beautiful Nelson Bay north of Sydney, is home to the extremely popular Commodores Cup, which was successfully held last week.
How popular is the Commodores Cup?
Well, the average fleet size since 2022 is 115.4 yachts. That is seriously impressive in this day and age, and it's no surprise many of our customers make the pilgrimage north to this regatta every year for a great excuse to go sailing and enjoy the local hospitality in a beautiful place.
Hoods had our newest recruit Ella sailing on board the mighty Bullwinkle 400 this year, and she reported a great on and off the water.
We’d like to congratulate all of our valued clients and friends for their performances last week and look forward to hearing all of the stories of a great week of sailing!
Next up for the Port Stephens regatta is the IRC showdown, which also features the TP52Aus and Super 40 regattas. Hood’s staff members, including the Fearless leader, Director of Technology, and the Master of buying things off Temu and overseas holidays (Luca incase your wondering) competing onboard Tp52_firstlight, and Bullwinkle 400. Stand by for an update on how the fearless trio go upon the conclusion of that event!

Until next time
Buona navigazione!

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19 West Street
Brookvale, NSW
2100

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Monday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 5:30pm

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