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New Mornington to Geelong Passage Race 'Re-Introduced' for 2024 Festival of Sails
The 2024 Festival of Sails will introduce a Mornington to Geelong Passage race, as an addition to the traditional Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race, to celebrate the regatta opening on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Festival of Sails Chairman, Paul Buchholz said the inclusion of the Mornington start was in response to calls from clubs across the Mornington Peninsula looking for a more direct run down to Geelong for the regatta.
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Benefits of Officials Accreditation
Using Australian Sailing accredited officials is a positive step which can help your club meet its racing sailor’s needs. Accredited officials help provide racing that’s consistently well run, fair and safe - directly impacting your club fleet’s and your volunteer’s weekly enthusiasm.
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Australian Sailing Awards to Celebrate National Sustainability Finalists
Three national finalists have been recognised for their work on sustainability in the sailing industry, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards to be held on November 3 in Sydney.
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Guide for Clubs and Discover Sailing Centres wanting to deliver the NEW Learn to Wing Program
Australian Sailing have recently launched The Learn to Wing Program, the new program for Discover Sailing Centres (DSCs) which is designed to assist in introducing new participants to the exciting discipline.
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National Finalists Announced for the Coveted SheSails Award
The SheSails Award was introduced in 2018 and recognises an individual, group, class or club that makes an outstanding contribution, promotion and/or administration of female participation in sailing. Three incredible finalists have been selected from amongst the state awards winners for the national SheSails Award, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards on Friday November 3.
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Inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race gets underway
And they’re off! At 1300hrs AEDT on October 7, 2023, the yachts and crews in the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Yacht Race left Sydney Harbour, bound for Auckland.
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Resources Available for Clubs to Engage with Young People
Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the publication of a suite of resources to help clubs better engage with young people. Involving young people early in the club’s decision-making process, young people will feel engaged and more likely to remain at your club.
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Geelong Trailable Yacht Club 50th Anniversary
Open Day 8th October 2023 and 50-year Anniversary of providing sailing activities to 1000’s of trailable yachties over the last 50 years to people of Geelong and Victoria.
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$1.7 million on offer to support and enhance Queensland’s multiculturalism
Organisations from across Queensland are being encouraged to apply for their share in $1.7 million in funding as the latest round of the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland (CMQ) program’s project funding round opens.
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Logo for South Australian Women Keelboat Regatta
CYSA commissioned local First Nations Artist to design a logo for the South Australian Women Keelboat Regatta: Jardi Welch | Born: 1994, Adelaide, Kaurna Country ~“I am a proud Kaurna, Narungga, Ngarrindjeri woman living and creating on Kaurna land.”
Tickets On Sale Now for 2023 National Sailing Awards
Tickets for the 2023 National Sailing Awards are on sale now. The event – set to recognise distinguished members of the Australian Sailing community – will be held at the stunning Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney on Friday November 3, 2023.
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Northern Territory Sailing Awards 2023 - Winners Announced
Winners announced for the Northern Territory Sailing Awards 2023
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Professional Development Continues for Coaches at Zhik Lake Mac Youth Sail NSW
Developing coaches is a key priority for Australian Sailing and a key factor in the ongoing growth of sailing nationally. During this year’s Zhik Lake Mac Youth Sail NSW the team of nine coaches gathered at the end of each day to de-brief the day’s activities, successes, and areas for improvement.
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WEDGETAIL & BLACK DIAMOND GRUDGE CONTINUES!
David Rose (Rosie), the skipper of 'Wedgetail, has a formidable vessel under his command.
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It takes a community to raise a sailor!
Whitsunday Sailing Club reactivated their junior program from Tackers 1 to Green Fleet in January this year. Here’s a glimpse of the end result of a community who wants to raise a sailor. Thank you to Tammie Scharf for letting us share this story.
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