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Sailing Solo? Prepare to Survive, Know the Five

Ending up in the water is one of the greatest risks to the safety of boaters and paddlers in cool Victorian waters. It happens to the best of us. And often for reasons out of our control. Preparing to survive is a skill. Preparing to survive is part of mastering your control of your vessel, and your knowledge of the environment. Maritime Safety Victoria experts advise that there are five fundamental steps to help ensure your survival.
VIC VIC Club News
Wed 25 Aug 2021

Australian Sailing's Most Frequently Asked Questions in Victoria

Australian Sailing has a fleet of resources in place to assist sailing clubs, Discover Sailing Centres and the sailing community. Our Club Services Officers' main priority is to provide a thorough and club-focused service to the sailing community. This article answers the most frequently asked questions that our Club Services Officers encounter.
VIC VIC Club News
Wed 25 Aug 2021

New Child Safe Standards set to Better Protect Children

The Victorian Government has announced new Child Safe Standards (Standards) that will come into effect on 1 July 2022. The Commission for Children and Young People (the Commission) will be delivering a webinar on Monday 11 October 5.00 – 6.00pm as part of the series of webinars for the Australian Sailing Victorian Club Conference.
VIC VIC Club News
Wed 25 Aug 2021

Airlie Beach Race Week concludes on a high note

The Whitsunday Sailing Club’s Airlie Beach Race Week finished on a high note, with 10-17 knot winds for the final race on a triangle course on Pioneer Bay deciding the day’s victors and the overall winners in the various divisions.
Tue 24 Aug 2021

Sail Melbourne returns to Port Phillip this January

This summer will see the return of Australia’s the pinnacle Olympic and invited class regatta, Sail Melbourne on Port Phillip. The event will run from 13-17 January 2022, supported by the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria and Royal Brighton Yacht Club.
National
Mon 23 Aug 2021

Youth Sail NSW Cancelled for 2021

Australian Sailing is unfortunately announcing the cancellation of the 2021 Youth Sail NSW due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in New South Wales. The event was scheduled to take place from 29 September – 4 October, incorporating a Coaching Clinic and the NSW State Youth Championships.
National NSW NSW Club News
Fri 20 Aug 2021

COVID-19 Easing of Queensland Restrictions

As you would be aware, today the Premier announced that the strict conditions implemented for the recently impacted Local Government Areas (LGAs) will be lifted at 4pm Friday 20 August 2021, which is earlier than previously advised. The restrictions in the Cairns and Yarrabah Council areas will now align to the rest of Queensland.
QLD Club News COVID-19 Queensland
Wed 18 Aug 2021

Airlie Beach Race Week’s penultimate day

Two days of racing remain at Whitsunday Sailing Club’s Airlie Beach Race Week, which continues today with a mix of windward/leewards and passage racing, all starting on Pioneer Bay in the stunning Whitsunday Islands – or Paradise, as it is known to those who live there and visitors to the region.
QLD
Wed 18 Aug 2021

NSW/ACT Race Official Education Webinar – 17 August 2021

Thank you to our three presenters for presenting at the NSW/ACT Race Offical Education webinar. Damien Boldyrew update on the Racing Rules of Sailing, Hugh Leicester – Race Management at the Olympics and David Staley covering Recruiting, Developing and Retaining Volunteers. From the presentation, you can view the PowerPoints and other valuable links.
NSW NSW Club News
Wed 18 Aug 2021

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week returns in September

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) returns to the sailing calendar in September, and Townsville Yacht Club (TYC) and its organising committee are looking forward to hosting this  essential event for the community, and those entrants who are able to join in this year.
QLD
Tue 17 Aug 2021

Hairy blokes have their day at Airlie Beach Race Week

Tim McCall and the Hairy McClary crew from the Capricornia Cruising Yacht Club in Queensland had their day in the sun at Airlie Beach Race Week Festival of Sailing, their race win taking Tim McCall’s Trailable yacht to a one point lead overall
QLD
Tue 17 Aug 2021

Better Instructors, Better Coaches – resources for your club

Instructing and coaching is a huge job which requires a diverse and complex range of skills. Developing a great team of instructors and coaches is essential to enable participants of your Discover Sailing Centre and Club Coaching programs to have a successful and enjoyable experience. Developing club instructors and coaches requires planning, education, and resources for your coaching team.
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Mon 16 Aug 2021

Club in Focus: Chelsea Yacht Club (CYC)

Chelsea Yacht Club (CYC) is an off the beach sailing club, located about 40 minutes southeast of Melbourne on the beautiful white sands of Chelsea beach.  The club building opens directly onto the beach, one of the best kept secrets of Port Philip Bay, ideal for off the beach sailing, stand up paddling, windsurfing, kite surfing, kayaking and swimming. 
Club in focus National VIC
Mon 16 Aug 2021