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General Manager - South Australia Update January 2024
Published Thu 08 Feb 2024
The latest update from Australian Sailing’s General Manager SA – Kylie Baker
Please visit SA News for updates on South Australia and National News for all Australian Sailing Updates and News.
Happy New Year!
It has been a busy summer in SA with nationals at Meningie Sailing Club for Mozzy Nationals, Victor Harbor Yacht Club for Taipan Nationals, Largs Bay Sailing Club for International 420 & 470 Australian Championships, Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club for a188 Fleet International Optimist Australian Championships and the most significant event to come to our state with the 2024 ILCA Events, at Adelaide Sailing Club.
We would love to hear your stories. Please contact me or share some information with me by email at sa@sailing.org.au to add to our club news feed.
Please visit SA News for updates on South Australia and National News for all Australian Sailing Updates and News.
This Months Update:
- What’s on right now…2024 ILCA 7 World Championships
- Save the Dates for 2024
- Instructor Courses now open for 2024
- ORSR – Club of the Future Webinar Series
- Upcoming Events
- Updating Club Contacts
- Keep in Touch
2024 ILCA Event continue this week with the ILCA 7 World Championships.
153 Sailors representing 53 countries will be competing for the world championship and also 7 qualifying positions for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The 2024 ILCA 7 Mens World Championships opened on Thursday 25th January with an engaging welcome to country from Robert Taylor and honoured by special guests Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, World Sailing President Quanhaiu Li and Australian Sailing President Alistair Murray.
A shout out to the to the incredible work from Adelaide Sailing Club Commodore Peter Royle and Vice Commodore Malcolm Hughes and the team of volunteers at the ILCA Events. Over 80 Volunteers a day are for each event to cover the onshore and on-water requirements. The RAA Volunteer Hub is the perfect place for volunteers to check in daily and be hydrated and fuelled for the solid days of a world-class volunteer. Volunteers have gathered for the event from clubs all across SA and thank you to all.
Head down and check out the fantastic atmosphere of a world class event in Adelaide.
ILCA 7 World Championship and Olympic Qualifier 24th - 31st January 2023 – 153 Boats
ILCA Masters World Championship 2nd - 10th February 2023 – 260 Boats
Save the Dates for 2024
Sailing Summit: 29th June @ Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club – Registration Open https://www.sailing.org.au/events/222996/
Training in Focus - Live: 31st Aug @ Cruising Yacht Club of SA
State Sailing Awards: 20th September @ Adelaide Sailing Club
Zhik Youth Sail Series SA: 28th September - 1st October @ Largs Bay Sailing Club
To view other State’s events click here
Australian Sailing Instructing and Coach Course Dates – SA 2024
Start planning to become an instructor or attend a reaccreditation.
Check out the prerequisites required prior to attending your course.
Alignment of accreditation dates for multi-qualification holders
The Change, What it Means for you and What You Will See - click here to learn more
13th and 14th April 2024
Venue: Cruising Yacht Club of SA
SA - Sailing Coach Course - Course is FULL
SA – Sailing Coach Reaccreditation
Thu 18 Apr 2024 09:00 — Fri 19 Apr 2024 17:00
Venue: Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
SA - Windsurfing Instructor Course
SA – Windsurfing Instructor Reaccreditation
Sat 18 May 2024 09:00 — Sun 19 May 2024 17:00
Venue: Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
SA - Dinghy Instructor Course
SA - Dinghy Instructor Reaccreditation
Sat 06 Jul 2024 09:00 — Sun 07 Jul 2024 17:00
Venue: Adelaide Sailing Club
SA - Dinghy Instructor Course
SA - Assistant Dinghy Instructor
SA – Dinghy Instructor Reaccreditation
Sat 20 Jul 2024 09:00 — Sun 21 Jul 2024 17:00
Venue: Cruising Yacht Club of SA
SA - Powerboat Instructors Course
SA – Powerboat Instructor Reaccreditation
Sat 17 Aug 2024 09:00 — Sun 18 Aug 2024 17:00
Venue: Cruising Yacht Club of SA
Register SA - Keelboat Instructor Course
Register SA – Keelboat Instructor Reaccreditation
Sat 24 Aug 2024 09:00 — Sun 25 Aug 2024 17:00
Venue: Cruising Yacht Club of SA
SA - Keelboat Racing Instructor Course
Sat 07 Sep 2024 09:00 — Sun 08 Sep 2024 17:00
Venue: Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
Register SA - Dinghy Instructor Course
Register SA – Dinghy Instructor Reaccreditation
Officials courses in Race Officer, Judge, Umpire and Measurer coming soon in SA.
CLUB ACTION – Please promote in your club newsletter to share with your members
SA Recreation and Sport
Want to set up your club for success in 2024?
Check out our Club of the Future webinar series (available to view now), supporting clubs to adapt to current and future needs to ensure they continue to thrive.
The webinars feature specials guests who are experts within their field or have lived experiences, covering a range of topics:
- How to think differently to attract more sponsors to your club
- Attracting volunteers into sport and recreation
- How to provide an inclusive club environment for disengaged and marginalised communities
- Engaging youth as volunteers
- Sharing resources and services to make your club stronger.
- Supporting clubs and sports to build capability through Game Plan
To watch these webinars, click on the additional resources sections on our Club of the Future page
SheSails SA Club Representative and Network Event
Date: March 7th 2023
Time: 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Location: Port Adelaide Sailing Club
SheSails SA Club Representative and Network Event - Arrival 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm Dinner - Followed by Australian Sailing Presentation by Kylie Baker and joining a panel of Leasders for Q and A.
Registration essential - click here to register
Upcoming Events
Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race & Lincoln Week Regatta
Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race: Date: 16 February 2024
Lincoln Week Regatta - Incorporating the 2024 Australian Sports Boat Association National Titles – 19-22 February 2024
Please visit https://lincolnweek.com.au/
South Australian Sailing Calendar
SA Sailing Calendar is now available to add your events to be viewed by all.
View Calendar Request link for clubs to add your events, or send your event details to sa@sailing.org.au to be added to the calendar.
Australian Sailing National Calendar is also available at https://www.sailing.org.au/events/
Club Participation Programs
Participation Programs are key to facilitating and growing membership, as they focus on retaining and developing sailors, coaches, and volunteers, and are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing clubs and class associations to adapt to how people choose to participate.
CLUB ACTION - Read the Participation Program information
Updating Club Contacts
Not Receiving Official AS Communications?
When Flag Officers change roles your club account details need to be updated, without key contact details, Australian Sailing cannot contact the right people.
Club Action: Check your Club’s contact details in the Account details section of revSPORT
How to Update Club Contacts
SA Club News
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- We want to share all your great news with members of Clubs and Classes
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Australian Sailing RESOURCES
Club and Class Hub
Safety Hub
Training Hub
More updates to the Australian Sailing Website coming in 2024 !
Please stay connected with me
I am available to meet face-to-face, via teams and on the phone. Please feel free to stay connected.
General Manager - SA,
Kylie Baker
0425511177
https://www.sailing.org.au/home/
You can find a complete list of Australian Sailing Contacts – here.
