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The Secret’s out

With numbers continuing to grow for the 2019 Saint Moritz by Gurner Australian Yachting Championships, there is one entrant amongst them who will be looking to add another successful chapter to its already storied racing career.
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Inaugural Australian Para-Sailing Championships Celebrate Inclusiveness at Sail Melbourne

The inaugural Australian Para Sailing Championships wrapped up successfully at Sail Melbourne International 2018 on Sunday (16 December 2018) after some competitive racing across the fleets. The first-time event featured Australia’s best para-sailors with Australian Para-Sailing Champions determined in four classes, including the Hansa 303 one-person, Hansa 303 two-person, the 2.4mR as well as the SKUD 18.
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Sail Melbourne International 2018 Wraps Up With Full day of Racing

Racing at Sail Melbourne International 2018 wrapped up with a full final day of racing across all Olympic and Invited class fleets. After challenging race disruptions over the four-day event, caused by the current weather system sitting over Australia’s east coast, it was a welcome finish for the close to 400 competitors from all across Australia and from 18 countries.
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Australian solo circumnavigator set to smash records

On Monday 17th December 2018, yachtswoman Lisa Blair will return home from her latest record-breaking sailing challenge of solo circumnavigating the entire coast of Australia non-stop and unassisted after facing a number of physical and emotional challenges along the way.
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Final summer stunner brings Sail Sydney 2018 to a close

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.
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Olympic classes decided at Sail Sydney 2018

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.
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Cook Islands Sailing Program a success

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. 
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TP52s set to make waves at the 2019 Australian Yachting Championships

The top two TP52s from the 2018 Australian Yachting Championships will be back to defend their place at the top of the class when the 2019 version commences on Port Philip Bay on 21 January. This year’s event will be hosted by the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, and competition will be fierce with several other contenders now registered and ready to challenge.
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Perfect Sailing Conditions Conclude the 2018 Etchells Worlds

Seen a lot of water. Been to a lot of places. Today, Brisbane pretty much offered the classic mix of sun, and just enough wind for the last two races of the 2018 Etchells World Championship. I think it is fair to say that it was very much appreciated by all and sundry, whether they were competitors, or part of the large flotilla of spectators who took to Moreton Bay to witness the crowning of a new champion.
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Etchells World Championship Day 2

The 2018 Etchells World Championship Race Committee has been pretty clear about it. They have lost the last two mornings to ultra-light and variable winds, and they want to run the best series they can until Saturday 1500hrs, when they can set no more races away. Nine in total would be ideal, seven makes for good times, and six is acceptable. You could call it a mission.
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