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Australian Sailing Awards to go virtual in 2020

The Australian Sailing Awards are set to go virtual in 2020, with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing a shake-up of how the Awards will be delivered this year.

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Thu 21 May 2020

Rule 46 change update

With sailing clubs around Australia focused on attempting to restart operations as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, Australian Sailing has made the decision to delay the implementation of the change to Rule 46 until 1 January 2022.

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Thu 21 May 2020

Framework for Rebooting SportÂ

The federal government released its roadmap for returning to sport on Friday 1st May through SportAus and the Australian Institute of Sport.

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Wed 06 May 2020

Clubs Take to the Virtual Waters for Zhik Australian Sailing eSailing National Challenge.

While sailing as we know it is on pause during COVID-19 restrictions, now is the time embrace eSailing on Virtual Regatta. Clubs across Australia have taken to the virtual waters in preparation for the upcoming Zhik Australian Sailing eSailing National Challenge.

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Tue 05 May 2020

Sabre class publishes initial findings in new sail evaluation process

The Sabre class is re-evaluating its current sail plan to ensure the timeless class continues to withstand the test of time as one of Australiaâ€™s most iconic single-handed dinghies.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Tue 07 Apr 2020

Craving Some Sailing While You Are at Home?

Missing the water? Here are some games, quizzes, movies and fun to keep you going while land bound.

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Thu 02 Apr 2020

Can I go sailing? Guidance for the sailing community

Recent updates and guidelines from Governments and Maritime bodies to limit the spread of COVID-19 have left a lot of sailors around the country asking whether they are still able to partake in a day on the water.

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Wed 01 Apr 2020

Sailing and its impact on wellbeing

We all know there are several key factors that can have a positive impact on a teenagerâ€™s well-being. Specific societal, emotional and physical factors can help develop our kids in to thriving young adults, and the sport of sailing is recognised as one of the leading activities to help foster these outcomes.

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Tue 04 Feb 2020

2020 Flying Fifteen Australian Championship

A fleet of 20 Flying Fifteens made the long journey from all over Australia to compete at the 2020 Flying Fifteen Australian Championship held in Waterloo Bay just south of the Brisbane River in Queensland. Some competitors had a long journey navigating around a host of bush fires still plaguing the country. Visitors came from as far as England, Darwin, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Tue 04 Feb 2020

Changes to Rule 46 and Crew Membership

At present rule 46 has a prescription that after three races all crew of any race shall also be a club member; and that Australian Sailing was reviewing the requirement.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Mon 03 Feb 2020

Youth sailors dig deep at bushfire fundraiserÂ

Youth sailors and their families dug deep at the presentation ceremony for the 2020 Australian Youth Championships at the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club last night, raising much needed funds for those impacted by the bushfires that continue to burn around the country.

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Wed 15 Jan 2020

â€˜How Bizarreâ€™ â€“ a clean sweep in Melbourne to Stanley Race

Lord Jiminy has taken line honours in the Ocean Racing Club of Victoriaâ€™s (ORCV) Melbourne to Stanley Race, but the most outstanding result came from the Scott Robinson skippered Seaquest RP36, How Bizarre, which pulled off the rare triple of IRC/AMS/PHS overall wins.

VIC TAS

Thu 07 Nov 2019

170 yachts to start historic 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Entry for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has closed and organisers at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) are thrilled to announce 170 yachts from Australia and overseas will take part in their 75th race, making it the largest fleet since the 50th in 1994, and the fourth-largest in the history of the race. Â

National NSW TAS

Fri 01 Nov 2019

Australian Sailing launches SailPASS

If you thought sailing was expensive and inaccessibleâ€¦ think again!

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Fri 18 Oct 2019

Finalists Announced for 2019 Australian Sailing Awards

The 2018-19 season was another wildly successful one for Australian sailors both home and abroad. World champions across multiple classes and record club memberships drove a record number of nominations for the 2019 Australian Sailing Awards, with the best today announced as finalists for the sportâ€™s peak awards.

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Wed 02 Oct 2019

100 days to historic 75th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Today marks 100 days to the historic 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - the 75th 628-nautical-mile race to Constitution Dock in Hobart, Tasmania.

NSW TAS National

Tue 17 Sep 2019

Australian Sailing welcomes new CEO

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Houston as Chief Executive Officer.

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Thu 21 Mar 2019

2019 Christies to Hobart Onkaparinga Coast Yacht Classic

Christies Sailing Club was incorporated in 1958 and has continued over the years to support and encourage competitive sailing in the south of Adelaide. This sailing season we are hosting a long race from Christies Beach to the wreck of the HMAS Hobart, which lies in waters just off the coast from Wirrina, and back. Â The name of the race is the â€˜Christies to Hobart, Onkaparinga Coast Yacht Classicâ€™ and will be held on Saturday and Sunday, 2nd and 3rd of March 2019.

SA TAS

Mon 18 Feb 2019