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International Talent Set to Challenge at Sail Melbourne

The sailing world is preparing to converge on Melbourne, with only a few days to go until the iconic Sail Melbourne regatta returns to the waters of Port Phillip.

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Tue 10 Jan 2023

Australian Sailing Launches New Safety Hub

In the lead up to the summer sailing season, Australian Sailing has launched a new online Safety Hub which combines practicality with accessibility.

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Wed 21 Dec 2022

Less Than 50 Days Until 2023 Festival of Sails in Geelong

The countdown is on for the Festival of Sails in Geelong, with less than 50 days to go until crews from across the nation come together to celebrate at the iconic regatta.

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Thu 15 Dec 2022

Get Superyacht Ready — the MIA’s new accreditation

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) announces the launch of its much-anticipated Superyacht Ready accreditation, which is designed to help skippers and owners identify marinas that have the capacity and capabilities required to provide safe and adequate berthing for superyachts.

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Fri 09 Dec 2022

Sail Melbourne to return to Port Phillip in January 2023 – Registration now open!

An International World Sailing ranking event, Sail Melbourne is set to return to Port Phillip this summer, with competition taking place from the 14-18 January 2023.

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Wed 07 Dec 2022

Club in Focus: Albert Park Yacht Club

Established in 1871 and celebrating their 150th Anniversary in 2022, the beautiful Albert Park Yacht Club (APYC) is an entirely volunteer run organisation in Melbourne, Victoria. One of the national finalists for the Australian Sailing Club of the Year award in 2022, APYC offers modern club rooms for the use of club members as well as the local community and sailing all year round.

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Tue 06 Dec 2022

How are integrity complaints made?

The Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy has been designed to ensure integrity complaints are dealt with efficiently and that participants in sailing have confidence that prohibited conduct will be resolved using the most appropriate process.

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Thu 01 Dec 2022

Anti-Doping for Athletes and Coaches

Education of athletes and coaches is key to protecting the health and wellbeing of athletes and upholding the integrity of Australian sport. Online courses are available to help achieve this.

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Fri 14 Oct 2022

Final showdown – locals win big at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

Peppers Race Day marked the final day at Townsville Yacht Club’s (TYC) SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) was suspenseful, as many across the divisions were pinning their hopes on this last race where little stood between who would stand in which spot on the podium.

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Wed 07 Sep 2022

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Big winds return for Round the Island Race

Competitors were rubbing their hands with glee as a decent breeze returned in time for the famed Lowes Petroleum Race Day Round the Island Race at Townsville Yacht Club’s (TYC) SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW).

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Tue 06 Sep 2022

Light air presents new winners at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

A light air day at Townsville Yacht Club’s (TYC) SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) and although the sun was out and the breeze was light, there was a distinct chill in the air, particularly sailing upwind.

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Tue 06 Sep 2022

Bumpy turns to beautiful at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

The morning started lumpy and bumpy at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), but by midday, the sun was shining, the sky was blue and sailing conditions were about as good as it gets for Day 2 of Townsville Yacht Club’s (TYC) Strand Bay Race.

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Sat 03 Sep 2022

2022 Oceanic Laser Masters Championship

What a great regatta! Sunsets, palm trees, fighter jets, warm breezes, cocktails, good company, and new friends. The Oceanic Laser Masters has been hosted by Darwin Sailing Club with 37 competitors from Australia, Thailand & New Zealand competing in the week-long event. Competitors travelled from near & far, some drove their boats north whilst others decided charter boats were a better option.

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Fri 02 Sep 2022

Day 1 at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week done and dusted

Nautilus Marine Insurance Race Day opened proceedings at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) today, competitors warming up for a week of racing and fun social activities ashore – there is no better way to beat the winter blues for those who live outside Queensland.

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Fri 02 Sep 2022

New Sharpie documentary celebrates sailing's grassroots manufacturers

Showcasing the importance of grassroots manufacturers in sailing is the focus of a new documentary by Down Under Sail, titled ‘From the Ground Up’, which releases at 6PM AEST today.

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Fri 19 Aug 2022

Sydney 38 sailors in a class of their own

Sydney 38’s and their sailors really are in a class of their own; the proof is in the pudding with the likes of Thierry Leseigneur’s Eye Candy taking out IRC and ORCi honours in the Groupama Around New Caledonia Race in June, while second and third overall also went New Caledonian Sydney 38s, Guilty Pleasures – Speed Marine and Poulpito MLS FCD.

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Tue 09 Aug 2022

South Aussies add weight to 50th Melbourne to Hobart

Twelve years ago, John Willoughby scored a clean sweep of wins in the testing Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race with his striking red yacht ‘Enchantress’ - and the memory of that race - and its outcome, lingers, bringing the South Australian back for what is likely his last hurrah.

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Wed 20 Jul 2022

The Future is Now – Performance Pathways preparing champions

Launched in 2021, The Australian Sailing (AS) Performance Pathway represents the progression from competitive club sailing to the Australian Sailing Team for Olympic and Olympic pathway classes.

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Mon 11 Jul 2022