In response to our ever-growing list of Tasmanian Sailing Events, we have created an online calendar for Club Officials to use when planning their future calendar of events. Our overall events policy is to increase participation at already existing events and not overcrowd the calendar with new events.
WinterSail 2021 was a great success, 33 registered entries for the event which was a good number based on the fact we were coming out of a 4th Covid lock down in Melbourne and NSW was going into an extended one making everyone nervous re the event even happening.
Sporting organisations affected by the COVID-19 shutdown are eligible for grants of up to $10,000 under a new assistance scheme announced by the NSW Government.
People with a disability will be able to participate in aquatic training and sailing activities on the Mid North Coast of NSW with the official opening of the North Coast Inclusive Aquatic Facility at the Coomba Aquatic Club.
The Discover Sailing ''Have a Go'' campaign Marketing Toolkit is now available for clubs to utilise to engage with their local community during the Games and beyond.
The 2021 WA Club Conference was held on 17 July and was well supported by many members of our sailing community, with 71 people representing 23 Clubs and Class Associations.
Further to my earlier email, due to the escalating COVID-19 situation in South Australia, the SA Government have just announced this morning a Statewide 7 Day lockdown as from 18:00 this evening (20th July). As of tomorrow, schools will also be closed.
Lisa Blair is once again heading off to better Fedor Konyukhov’s 2008 solo and unassisted record sail around Antarctica of 102 days 56 minutes. The solo adventurer is due to depart Albany in Western Australia mid-December 2021.
Applications for the 2021-22 Improving the Playing Field Program are now open. The $10 million Program provides financial assistance to upgrade amenities at sporting facilities around Tasmania, allowing them to cater for all participants. There is $10 million in funding available under this program in 2021-22. Applicants can apply for funding of between $25 000 and $500 000 per project.
South of Perth Yacht Club (SoPYC) reluctantly announced today the decision to postpone the Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship programmed for 16th to 19th September 2021.
Held annually on the waters of Sydney Harbour, this year’s Sail Sydney will take place from Tuesday 7th through to Monday 13th December 2021. Sail Sydney is Australia's premier regatta for 'Off the Beach' dinghy classes.
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is delighted to be named as the host of the inaugural Australian Maxi Championship. The first edition of the new regatta, introduced by Australian Sailing, will take place from 3-7 December 2021.
Magnetic Island has turned heads for eons, but since SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week was added to the northern sailing regattas in 2007, competitors from far and wide have been captivated. James Permezel's Hanse 445 ‘Charm Offensive’, now based in the picturesque Picnic Bay, is set to join Race Week.