Sixty four boats took part in the 2020 Airlie Beach Race Week Whitsundays Festival of Sailing, hosted by Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC), which had a difficult job on their hands between the light and fluky conditions and imposing restrictions caused by the CoronaVirus, but the club handled it with aplomb.
This note is to advise TAS clubs of the outcome of the General Meeting held on Saturday 25th July 2020, where clubs were asked to vote on a Special Resolution to deregister the Tasmanian Yachting Association Inc.
Changes to the blue card system will affect Clubs where workers or volunteers require blue cards. From 31st August, when the new laws come in, everyone will need to have a blue card before they start work with kids.
Please note, due to the current COVID-19 public health advice and the safety plan adopted by Double Bay Sailing Club, the format of the regatta will be different from previous years.
Online Course - Weather for Sailors provides you with the meteorological knowledge needed to safely enjoy your time on the water. Structured over 3 online modules, this is a course for any sailor either racing or cruising.
After a video call with NSW Office of Sport this morning, Australian Sailing (like all other State Sporting Organisations) has been requested to send out the following information to all clubs
It is exciting to note that QLD Discover Sailing Centres have started back on the Learn To Sail Programs including Tackers, Start Sailing, Start Crewing and OutThere Sailing as well as a few Discover Sailing Day opportunities.
The Water Relief Grants for eligible sporting clubs has been extended until September. To support those clubs that have significant water bills to pay, the State Government will provide financial assistance towards water and sewerage bills issued between April and June 2020.
Eligible sporting clubs and organisations can now apply for up to $3,000 for funding of programs and equipment through Round 49 of the Active Club Program (ACP): the 'Club Reboot Round'.
Keeping your organisations basic details, including key contacts (Commodore, Centre Principal, Committee Members etc.), up to date is an essential task for all clubs and centres.