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2019 Queensland Clubs Conference Wrap Up
Over 60 participants from 53% of the Queensland Sailing Clubs participated in this years Queensland Clubs Conference making it the biggest conference yet. It was a great weekend full of presentations from industry experts, case studies of success stories shared by fellow clubs and insights and updates on relevant topics from key Australian Sailing Staff.
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THE GWEN 12’s IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA BOOK LAUNCH AND REUNION
The official book launch of THE GWEN 12’s IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA was held at the Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club on Sunday 21 July. Former Gwen 12 sailor, John Gratton won two consecutive Gwen 12 State Championships in 1972/73 and 1973/74. John is the author of the book and he has done a stellar job researching, compiling, writing and publishing the history of The Gwen 12’s in SA.
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100th entry sends Airlie Beach Race Week into ‘Overdrive’
Whitsunday sailor Rupert King is the 100th entrant to the 2019 Airlie Beach Race Week, with his performance cruiser Overdrive.
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Yachting WA - 2019 AGM Notice
Notice of Annual General Meeting of the 68th Annual General Meeting of Yachting WA to be held on 7th August
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Western Australia Official Notice
2019 Queensland Sailing Awards
The Queensland Sailing community celebrated its night of nights with glitz and glamour at the 2019 Queensland Sailing Awards. Hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron on Saturday 21st July 120 guests celebrated the success, achievements and contributions of 63 finalists across 17 award categories.
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Apply for Sport and Active Recreation Grants
Territory sporting clubs, organisations and individuals are set to benefit from sport and active recreation grant funding programs now open for applications.
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NT sailor Rachelle van den Herik reporting on QLD Youth Week
I was fortunate to attend the Queensland Musto Youth Week, held at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) 5th – 9th July. The week was filled with learning, new experiences, new friends and lots of epic sailing.
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40th birthday for a legendary yacht at Hamilton Island Race Week 2019
One of Australia’s most successful maxi yachts, the vintage Bumblebee IV, will celebrate its 40th birthday at Hamilton Island Race Week next month.
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Nacra 15 Gold for Australia at Youth Sailing World Championships
Will Cooley and Rebecca Hancock secure Nacra 15 Gold with one day to spare
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HAMILTON ISLAND RACE WEEK 2019: 200 entries and climbing
A yacht with a name that says it all for its now retired owner is the 200th entry for Hamilton Island Race Week, which will be staged on the picturesque tropical waters of the Whitsundays next month.
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Hamilton Island Competition
In the aim of boosting participation in Sailing, Hamilton Island, Major Partner of Australian Sailing provided three prizes for Discover Sailing Centres who had the largest growth in participation compared to the previous year.
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End of Year Report (Q4)
As the financial year closes, we look back at the participation that has occurred over the last 12 months. It’s been a very big year, with a pleasing 8% increase across our Discover Sailing accredited training programs, which include Keelboat & Dinghy Experiences, Tackers Introductions, Little Tackers and Learn to Sail and Powerboat courses.
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THE GWEN 12’s IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA - BOOK LAUNCH & REUNION
Exciting news for all ‘Gwenners’ and admirers of this historic Australian class of yacht… Gwen 12 sailors and friends are invited to the book launch of THE GWEN 12’s in SA.
South Australia
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CLUB IN FOCUS: Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association
Established on 30th August 1982.
Dinah Beach originated in the early days of the pearling fleets operating out of Darwin. Luggers were careened here roughly at the point where the entrance to the club is now situated.
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Queensland Regional Managers Update – JULY 2019, LIVE TOP 5
As a new initiative to keep our sailing club community informed I will aim to communicate through the Monthly Club News letter my top 5 topics for clubs to be aware of – LIVE TOP 5, by Ben Callard
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