Registrations are open for the inaugural WA Youth Sail, which encompasses the Westsail Coaching Clinic and WA Youth Championships. This year’s event is hosted by Hillarys Yacht Club, in the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean. Westsail Coaching Clinic also will be different to previous years, with a select group of sailors being invited to a Residential Camp at Ern Halliday.
As you would have seen on the news this morning, 11 local government areas (LGAs) in Queensland will enter a 3 day lockdown commencing 4pm today, Saturday 31 July 2021.
Darwin Show Day weekend saw the 2021 NT Championships being hosted by Darwin Sailing Club. There were a good number of off the beach boats on the water making for a fun weekend.
Well it is that time again for the Olympic Games. Albeit a year late due that pesky pandemic. WA has some strong contenders across the events, including sailing. Before we get to the specifics, some general stats about Olympic Sailing.
As of 12:01am on Wednesday 28 July 2021, South Australia came out of the 7-day lockdown. Directions came into effect 12:01am on Wednesday 28 July with implications for the sport and recreation industry.
Race Three of the 2021 Valmadre Offshore Winter Series held out of Fremantle Sailing Club was run last weekend in relatively benign conditions. Only 16 of the 30 entries made it out onto the water for the 25NM race. Race Officer Cameron Berg and the Offshore Race Team had a tough decision with the prevailing shifty conditions. Settling on Course 5 the crews started in a very conservative manner with no one anywhere near the start line.
The 2021 Sunliner Boats Queensland Club Conference was held on the weekend of the 24th & 25th July at the Brisbane Sailing Squadron. The conference attracted club 65 committee members, staff and volunteers from 23 Queensland Clubs spread from across the State.
Southport Yacht Club has released a short preview for their upcoming 2022 Qoin Sail Paradise Race Week. The 3-minute trailer undoubtedly captures what an exciting event this premier sailing regatta has become for sailing in Australia as it enters its 13th year.
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, in conjunction with Ocean Clothing Group, is pleased to announce the Bollé International Youth Match Racing Regatta will return from 22-26 November 2021.
The 2021 Australian Para Sailing Championships in the SKUD 18, along with the SKUD 18 Australian Open Championships, will be held as part of the Queensland Hansa Class Championships at Southport Yacht Club from 8-10 October.
Over the coming months, Australian Sailing in conjunction with local clubs are hosting a number of Officials, Sailing Coach and Instructor and Assistant Instructor courses, giving yourself and your club members the opportunity to up skill and obtain Australian Sailing qualifications.
The inaugural Junior Sail Regatta was held on the last weekend of school holidays. The event aims to keep Tackers kids on the water for longer, build confidence in boats, enjoy racing without pressure and a build a solid relationship with others in the same place in the sailing pathway.