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Sabots Girls sailing fast

The Sabot class is developing the sailing skills for our sports’ future and is extremely proud that the junior training class is a continuing overachiever on the aims of SheSails.
NSW

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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