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What your child safeguarding obligations are

Sailing organisations have an obligation to take a proactive and preventative approach to upholding their commitment to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of all children who participate in sailing.

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Thu 09 Jun 2022

Tasmanians prepare for assault on 50th Melbourne to Hobart

Tasmania can lay claim to a rich history in the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race, or ‘Westcoaster’ as it’s also known, with the likes of Bob Clifford, John Saul, Michael Pritchard, David Alpin and the Escott family names engraved on the major trophies.

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Tue 31 May 2022

Lisa Rose wins Gold Coast and Australasian Etchells Championship

The Etchells Gold Coast Championship and Australasian Championship were sailed from the Southport Yacht Club from 28-29 and 28-30 May 2022 respectively.

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Tue 31 May 2022

Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta ready to set sail in 2022

Following cancelation in 2020 and 2021, organisers at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron are looking forward to welcoming all for the 30th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), to be held over the Queen’s Birthday weekend, 10-13 June, 2022.

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Thu 26 May 2022

Lure of Airlie Beach Race Week in winter

The lure of sailing on the warm waters of the Whitsunday islands in August, not to mention the competition from Australia-wide, has owners and crews once again feeling the pull of Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) and all it offers away from cold winters in their respective interstate homes.

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Wed 25 May 2022

National Volunteer Week 2022 - celebrating our sailing volunteers

To mark National Volunteers Week 2022 Australian Sailing would like to say thank you to all the volunteers around the country that give up their time to help at their local club.

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Mon 16 May 2022

Australian SKUD 18 champions crowned in Sydney

Robert Crofts and Grant Alderson from Royal Perth Yacht Club (WA) have won the SKUD 18 Australian Open Championship which concluded on Sunday 1 May on Sydney’s Pittwater.

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Tue 10 May 2022

O'pen skiff representation at CHS Combined Secondary Schools Sailing Championships

Great racing from the O'pen skiff class at the recent CHS combined secondary schools sailing championship. CHS is an iconic event, steeped in history, with 2022 being the NSW 55th and 43rd Australian secondary schools sailing championship race event. There are some iconic names of past winners to be found on the trophies.

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Mon 09 May 2022

The Pathway to WindFoiling

With the continued interest and increase of foiling opportunities at clubs around the country, Australian Sailing is working to develop programs and resources to support sailors and clubs to get involved with these new and exciting classes.

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Mon 02 May 2022

Ginan 50th entry for 50th Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race

Expectations and entries are running high as the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) prepares to host its 50th Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race, with Cam McKenzie and Nigel Jones’ recently purchased J/111, Ginan, marking the occasion by being the 50th entry.

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Thu 28 Apr 2022

Changes to National Integrity Framework policies May 2022

To ensure that the National Integrity Framework is fit for purpose and current, some changes made to several policies effective immediately.

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Wed 27 Apr 2022

Australian Sailing restructuring to better support Clubs

Led by CEO Ben Houston, Australian Sailing is undertaking a staff restructure which is aimed at better equipping the organisation to meet the strategic goals as per the recently announced 10-year strategic plan, SAILING 2032.

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Tue 12 Apr 2022

The AIRCALIN MATCH RACING Cup 2022

The AIRCALIN MATCH RACING Cup is an international Match Racing event that has been welcoming sailors from the Pacific region, Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.

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Thu 07 Apr 2022

Mornington Yacht Club crowned best in Asia Pacific following SAILING Champions League win

The Mornington Yacht Club has qualified to represent Australia in the SAILING Champions League Finals in Germany later this year after clinching an incredible victory in both the U22 and Open divisions of the Asia Pacific Final in Newcastle this past weekend.

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Thu 31 Mar 2022

Expression of Interest to join the most remote regatta in Australia!

Have you been thinking about something a little different in 2022? Consider joining the Gove Regional Regatta.

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Mon 28 Feb 2022

The wonderful world of Instructing

There are many reasons why an individual would want to become a sailing instructor. It is a fun, outdoors job teaching people the sport you love and can offer flexible working hours to fit around study.

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Tue 15 Feb 2022

Foil-Lab 2022 update

Australian Sailing has listened to clubs, coaches and sailors and have begun to develop FOILING programs, tailored specifically for delivery at your club.

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Mon 14 Feb 2022

Score great prizes thanks to PATCH by Nutricare

Australian Sailing have teamed up with Australian-owned natural health care company Nutricare to help promote the importance of sustainability in sailing clubs through Nutricare’s flagship brands PATCH and STRAP.

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Tue 01 Feb 2022