Young Guns line up for the 2021 JESS Match Cup
During these unusual times for sports competition, Swan River Sailing supported by the Warren Jones Foundation are hosting the WA Tour. It includes a series of five events, targeted to youth sailors, sailed over thee 2020/21 Season in Western Australia.
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Cockburn Sound Regatta 2020
Sonia Mason and her team of volunteers put on another fabulous regatta for Western Australian sailors. 56 boats entered the regatta this year to sail in hot and light conditions on the protected waters of Mangles Bay off Rockingham.
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WAXIT Multihulls in WA
Jervoise Bay Sailing Club held the WAXIT Multihull National Championships over the New Year period on the waters of Owens Anchorage, just north of Cockburn Sound in some testing and trying conditions. Their hook, on the Facebook page said it all “Bring your sanni, your loo rolls and your mad sailing skills as we enjoy six days of sailing and shenanigans on the Owen Anchorage.”
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Cockburn Sound Regatta
What do West Australian Sailors do when the Sydney to Hobart gets cancelled. They head to the Cockburn Sound Regatta held on the protected waters of Mangles Bay, off Rockingham. This annual event is held over the four days between Boxing Day and New Years Eve and this year the light and hot conditions provided some challenging racing.
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Jon Sanders completes 11th Solo Circumnavigation
Jon Sanders is almost home.
Follow his 21-day nonstop last leg.
Due to arrive in Fremantle on Wednesday January 13. Let’s welcome him home.
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Olympians compete in Sailing Carnival
Four Perth based members of Australia’s 2021 Olympic sailing team will be competing in the Ron Tough Yachting Foundation - Goolugatup Sailing Carnival.
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WA Sailing Squad November 2020 Update
It has been a busy month for many of our WASS sailors with exams at school being front of mind. Many of these though are wrapping up for the year and sailors have been getting back out on the water with the Lasers and Windfoilers having their State Titles over the weekend at FSC and MBSC respectively.
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Sabres Race State Heats 1 & 2 at Maylands
The Sabre Association of Western Australia held Heats 1 & 2 at Maylands Yacht Club on Sunday 29th November 2020
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South of Perth Yacht Club Awarded International Environmental Accreditation
The South of Perth Yacht Club has achieved accreditation under the International Clean Marina Program along with the additional recognition of it being a Fish Friendly Marina.
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WASS Exploring Transition Camp
Last Thursday and Friday the WA Sailing Squad Squad gathered at South of Perth Yacht Club for two days of fun and learning on and off the water. The transition camp is a new and exciting WASS initiative, firmly focussed on the future.
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Westsail & WA Youth Championships 2020 wrap
WA’s annual coaching clinic, Westsail, was held from September 26 to 29 at Hillarys Yacht Club.
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Australian Sailing WA Awards Finalist Announcement
Australian Sailing WA congratulates all the nominees who have been selected as finalists for the 2020 State Awards.
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Ocean Racing WA General and Sailing Administration Manager
ORWA Inc., the new West Australian owner’s association tasked with working for owners and with yacht clubs is seeking to employ an experienced sailing administrator for approximately 50 days per annum.
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SunSmart Discover Sailing Centre Activation
Announcement of Healthway funding to assist WA DSCs, boost participation and build SunSmart behaviors within sailing.
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Power through the State
Nothing is locking down these WA Power Boat enthusiasts. A balance of speed, power and time.
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