Success for North East Windsport Club at the Australian National Blokart Championships
The North East Windsport Club (NEWC) brought home a swag of medals from the Australian National Blokart Championships held last weekend at Waratah Bay.
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Alive Launches Full Speed to Osaka
Alive crossed the start line at Portsea in pursuit of the fleet and marking the last start of the 5,500-nautical-mile 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup yacht race.
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Sport-Related Concussion Short Course
Connectivity Traumatic Brain Injury Australia has designed a free 15-minute interactive online course educating instructors, coaches, umpires, staff, volunteers, parents and other interested people to recognise and manage a sport-related concussion injury. The course is self-paced, so you can enrol today and complete it at any time.
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ASC Coaching Webinars 2025 - The modern approach to coaching
The modern approach to coaching is all about putting people at the core, focusing on the participants and their individual needs, aspirations and motivations to create environments that are positive, engaging and enjoyable. During 6 webinars hosted by the Australian Sports Commission, a range of guests will share their experiences and knowledge of what the modern approach to coaching means to them and how they apply the approach in a variety of contexts.
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New Keelboat Instructor Resources - Start Skippering activity cards
Australian Sailing has produced NEW Keelboat - Start Skippering activity cards. The resources are for Instructors to assist in the running of Start Skippering courses, where participants will advance their sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable them to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters.
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WWCC & First Aid Updates for Instructors and Coaches
Australian Sailing has recently reviewed and updated the process for handling Working with Children Checks (WWCC) and First Aid (FA) certification. These updates clarify existing requirements, ensuring compliance with state/territory regulations and best practice risk management.
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New One-Day Instructor Endorsements
Australian Sailing have recently developed a more streamlined process for accredited instructors in Dinghy, Keelboat, Powerboat, and Windsurf programs to gain accreditation in an additional Australian Sailing program. This new One-Day Endorsement option allows you to broaden your qualifications without unnecessary barriers to doing so.
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New e-Learning Opportunities for Instructors & Coaches
Australian Sailing has recently enhanced training opportunities for instructors and coaches with the launch of the Australian Sailing Learning Centre (ASLC). This modern platform provides over 30 free online e-learning courses, designed to support your ongoing development.
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Dead heats in high winds – 2025 Victorian Sabre Championships
As many as 87 boats entered with 80 facing the starting line at the 50th Victorian Sabre Championships held over the weekend of 15th and 16th February 2025 at Mt Martha Yacht Club on the southern end of Port Phillip Bay. Due to the 25 to 35 knot winds and big seas on Saturday, racing was postponed until Sunday. Saturday was then used to run a forum by an expert panel of top Sabre sailors sharing their expertise, with a focus on the mid and end fleet sailors.
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Unprecedented wins race to King Island
While the eastern seaboard has faced the hostility of Cyclone Alfred over the last week, the Melbourne to King Island fleet had a superb sail in near perfect conditions in the 54th anniversary of the race.
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A Game of Snakes and Ladders at Sea for Melbourne Osaka Cup Entrants
The race to Osaka is unfolding like a high-stakes game of snakes and ladders, with shifting winds and ocean currents playing a crucial role in the sailors' fortunes
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Juniors Take Flight: Ronstan Junior Foiling Cup™ Delivers Thrills in McCrae YC
The picturesque waters of McCrae Yacht Club were alive with the exhilarating buzz of dinghy foiling as the Victorian leg of the Ronstan Junior Foiling Cup™ took center stage
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2025 Riley Marlay Point Overnight Race – Gippsland Lakes
Hundreds of sailors competed in this year’s classic overnight yacht race on the Gippsland Lakes jointly hosted by Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club and Lake Wellington Yacht Club
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Equipment Choices for Wingfoil Racing
As wingfoil racing gains momentum, the wide range of available equipment can be overwhelming for sailors new to the class and for coaches advising on gear selection. Choosing the right equipment early is crucial—not only for performance and progression but also to avoid unnecessary costs.
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Anzac Regatta incorp. Hartley TS16 Victorian State Championship
With permanent high water to the lake’s edge, Yarrawonga is the perfect setting for a country regatta with camping available on the lawn outside the clubhouse. The regatta is open to off-the-beach dinghies and catamaran as well as trailable yachts.
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