RSYS Hardy Cup

15/02/2026

We are back! This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Hardy Cup International Match Racing Regatta (U23). Racing beings today with finals scheduled for Thursday 19th February.

Follow along on our RSYS Instagram () and Facebook channels (Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron).

Members are reminded to log in to access the full scope of information and services. Please use the gold log in button in the top right hand corner. For assistance, contact Reception.

12/02/2025

The Hardy Cup International Match Racing Regatta will take place from Monday 17 – Thursday 20 February 2025.

This year you can follow along on our RSYS Instagram () and Facebook channels (Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron).

Results will be updated each day and a link will be available on the Hardy Cup website page:

Members are reminded to log in to access the full scope of information and services. Please use the gold log in button in the top right hand corner. For assistance, contact Reception.

22/02/2024

⛵️ After the success of this year’s Hardy Cup, our Squadron Keelboat program has launched for the 2024/2025 season! ⛵️

Established in 2000, the SKP's mission is to develop a community of world-class keelboat sailors with the skills and knowledge to lead and support high-performance campaigns.

The program conducts annual training squads for sailors over 14 years of age, catering for participants new to keelboat racing and those targeting international competitions.

The program will be hosting two information evenings for the upcoming squads:
- Wednesday 6 March = Junior Squad (14 - 18 yrs)
- Wednesday 20 March = Senior Squad (17 - 22 yrs)

For more information about the program, visit: www.rsys.com.au/skp

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08/02/2024

Hardy Cup 2024 - Final day of racing and Closing Ceremony 🏆🏆🏆

The ten teams continued the celebrations at the Closing Presentation held in the RSYS Clubhouse. Lady Joan Hardy and RSYS Commodore Christian Brook spoke at the function reflecting on the success of this year’s event in supporting the development of youth match racing.

Photos by Darcie Collington 📷

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08/02/2024

That's a wrap on The Hardy Cup for 2024. Again massive congratulations to RNZYS' Josh Hyde, Cody Coughlan, Mason Mulcahy, Nick Drummond and Zach Fong on being crowned the winners.

Catch up on some of the Day 4 finals action with this video!

📷 Video by Darcie Collington

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08/02/2024

Massive congrats to Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS)'s Josh Hyde and his crew of Cody Couglan, Mason Mulcahy, Nick Drummond and Zach Fong on winning the 2024 Hardy Cup. 🏆🏆🏆

An impressive performance saw them beat Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia's Chelsea Williams 3-0 in the final.

Thank you to all involved in the event including the competitors, team coaches, race committee, volunteers and RSYS House staff.

📷 Photos by Darcie Collington

Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) CYCA Youth Sailing Academy RPAYC Youth Development Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Mastercard Youth Training Programme Australian Sailing Youth Australian Sailing - NSW & ACT Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC Quoile Yacht Club AFLOAT Magazine Live Sail Die Mysailing Sail-World

07/02/2024

2024 Hardy Cup Day 3 🏆

As expected, today saw strong southerly winds which made for exciting and fun conditions for the 3rd day of racing. The race committee managed to complete the second round-robin today ahead of tomorrow's semis and finals.

Follow the results: www.matchracingresults.com/2024/hardy-cup

📷 Photos by Darcie Collington

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07/02/2024

Video recap of the action from yesterday's windy Day 2 of the 2024 Hardy Cup. 🏆
Challenging conditions out there but as seen in the video the teams took it in their stride and enjoyed the challenge.

📷 Video by Darcie Collington

Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia CYCA Youth Sailing Academy Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC RPAYC Youth Development Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) Quoile Yacht Club RSYS Sailing Academy Australian Sailing Youth Australian Sailing Youth Australian Sailing - NSW & ACT AFLOAT Magazine Mysailing Live Sail Die Sail-World

06/02/2024

2024 Hardy Cup Day 2 🏆

Conditions were challenging, starting with a strong southerly that continued to build throughout the morning. The race committee managed to complete the first-round robin just before the expected front ripped through.

Follow the results: www.matchracingresults.com/2024/hardy-cup

📷 Photos by Darcie Collington

Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia CYCA Youth Sailing Academy Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC RPAYC Youth Development Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS)Mastercard Youth Training Programme Australian Sailing - NSW & ACT Australian Sailing Youth RSYS Sailing Academy Quoile Yacht Club AFLOAT Magazine Live Sail Die Mysailing Sail-World

05/02/2024

2024 Hardy Cup Day 1 🏆

Conditions were hot with light winds but that did not stop the 10 International teams from battling it out in the first day Round Robin qualifiers.

Follow the results: www.matchracingresults.com/2024/hardy-cup

📷 Photos by Darcie Collington

Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia CYCA Youth Sailing AcademyRoyal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYCRPAYC Youth DevelopmentRoyal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) Mastercard Youth Training Programme Australian Sailing Youth Australian Sailing - NSW & ACTRSYS Sailing Academy Quoile Yacht Club AFLOAT Magazine Live Sail Die Mysailing Sail-World

04/02/2024

Photos from last night's 2024 Hardy Cup Opening Function. 🏆

Welcoming all 10 teams to Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

Photos by Darcie Collington 📷

Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia CYCA Youth Sailing Academy Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC RPAYC Youth Development Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) Mastercard Youth Training Programme Australian Sailing - NSW & ACT Australian Sailing Youth RSYS Sailing Academy Quoile Yacht Club AFLOAT Magazine Live Sail Die Mysailing Sail-World

04/02/2024

The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron extends a warm welcome to all visiting international and interstate teams joining us for the 2024 Hardy Cup.

We are honoured to celebrate the life and legacy of Sir James Hardy OBE by showcasing the bright future of match racing with new youth talent.

Pictured above is Commodore Brook welcoming the 10 international and interstate skippers at this evening's Opening Ceremony.

Racing begins tomorrow and will be held directly in front of the RSYS Clubhouse.

Follow the racing on this page or the RSYS Instagram.

Live results can be found here: www.matchracingresults.com/2024/hardy-cup/

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