Trouble+Strife

11/05/2026

Online course for foredeck crew - what will they think of next...

Want a more capable foredeck crew heading into the season? Foredeck Essentials combines eLearning with a full practical day on 9 August 2026. It's designed to help boat owners and skippers upskill their crew to be competent and confident, and improve overall boat performance in the process.

Secure your place today 👉 www.orcv.org.au/training/foredeck-essentials

28/04/2026

Proud of the Trouble+Strife family, great kids doing amazing yachting things.

Well done Ashleigh Swadling your passion, talent and occasional craziness has paid off.

Keep following your dreams!

This event we had welcomed Ash Swalding to Team Aqua. She is with us as part of our Intern Programme.

“Hi all, I’m Ash. I’m 24 and an Aussie living in the UK 🇦🇺🇬🇧

I started out in dinghy racing (Optis, 29er’s, then Nacra 15), which led me into sailmaking, and now into racing yachts. Currently working with Khumbu 56 and the Cape 31s.

My goal is to sail on RC44s, Cape 31s, Clubswans and eventually manage a race team.

This week has been an incredible experience, really opening my eyes to how much the shore crew does behind the scenes and the depth of knowledge they bring to solving any problem.

Overall, it’s been a wicked journey so far.”

Thanks Ash for all your help over the past two weeks!

20/04/2026

TAS kids enjoyed a cracking day on the water.

Sunshine, nice breeze, great company & a couple of frosty ones.

Close racing with Rush who crossed the line 15 seconds ahead to get the gun.

Stoked with our new cockpit flooring thanks to Deck Armour

09/03/2026

TAS is back out on the water for this weekends Wynnum Manly Yacht Club Founders Trophy Yacht Race Weekend and we are chasing a couple of extra hands.

Send us a note if keen - boat call Sat - 0845, Sun - 0845

02/03/2026

We have a little secret to share - we have secured a golden ticket to the hottest sailing event in Australia.

Special thanks to our boat PA/Mum AKA Melanie Peasey who worked her keyboard magic and booked us a spot.

As we say on TAS

WOW! Thank you yachties!

We have reached capacity in 8 mins for this years fantastic Magnetic Island Race Week, join the waiting list today - contact the Townsville Yacht Club 07 4772 1192

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08/02/2026

Super day/ night on the water in the Surf to City Yacht Race for Trouble+Strife

Didn't trouble the scorer but the kids had a great night out.

31/01/2026

Trouble+Strife safely tied up Southport Yacht Club

Ready for her next adventure.

"Elegance is the only beauty that never fades" Audrey Hepburn

27/01/2026

Congratulations Stacey Jackson and crew of The Famous Project CIC on becoming the first all-female crew to complete a non-stop circumnavigation of the globe aboard a maxi multihull.

An amazing human achievement and we are sure lots of good stories to share 27 South Ocean Training sessions🥰

The Famous Project CIC has made sailing history, becoming the first all-female crew to complete a non-stop circumnavigation of the globe aboard a maxi multihull.

26/12/2025

Some days are diamonds, some days are stone.

Unfortunately this morning we experienced some battery charging problems and with no way of charging the house batteries we made the difficult decision to retire from the Great Race the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart.

Tough day for the TAS kids but our support team sprung into gear and we have a berth booked at Middle Harbour Yacht Club and eta 1800 tonight.

Rum might not taste the same but we live to fight another day!

PS Happy Birthday to the cabin boy.