Youth and Open classes enjoyed the best of Sail Sydney 2018, with three days of sunshine and nor’easters building each afternoon on Sydney Harbour. The regatta has kicked off a busy Australian summer of sailing, from Sabots and skiffs to supermaxis prepping for the Sydney Hobart race which is fast approaching.
Olympic class racing at Sail Sydney 2018 came to an end on Sydney Harbour today in fresh summer breezes 13 to 19 knots, with Australian Sailing Team and Squad athletes earning a swag of medals for their effort in mixed conditions over four days.
As part of an Olympic Solidarity Program, Australian Sailing has been involved providing assistance to Cook Islands Sailing in the areas of program development, training of instructors and sports administrators and providing general guidance how to best grow the sport of Sailing.Â
Australian Sailing is pleased to advise that the 2019 Queensland Youth Championships will be once again delivered in partnership with the host club Keppel Bay Sailing Club in Yeppoon. Be sure to save the dates in your family calendar.
Transport for NSW and Port Authority of NSW have commenced a study to better understand the growth and future requirements of Sydney’s Working Harbour functions, including for commercial and social uses.
The Notice of Race (NOR) for the 2019 Australian Yachting Championships has been amended. Please note the blue water component for the IRC Div 1 incorporating the 2018 Rolex Sydney to Hobart has been withdrawn from the Australian Yachting Championships.
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s 2018 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race promises to be another pot boiler, with one of the strongest-ever fleets chasing line honours and the overall win to secure the Tattersall Cup.
Notice is given to all members of Yachting New South Wales Inc (YNSW) that it is proposed to voluntarily cancel the registration of Yachting New South Wales Inc at a General Meeting of the association to be held at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron on Monday 10th December 2018 at 6.00pm.
Australian Sailing have been able to allocate some money received under a Queensland Government grant to provide discounts for Queensland clubs and members. The offer is strictly limited and will run until the end of 2019 or until the quota has been reached. Please see attached document for a list of the courses, the discount on offer, the discount code and the conditions.