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NSW/ACT Race Official Education Webinar – 17 August 2021

Thank you to our three presenters for presenting at the NSW/ACT Race Offical Education webinar. Damien Boldyrew update on the Racing Rules of Sailing, Hugh Leicester – Race Management at the Olympics and David Staley covering Recruiting, Developing and Retaining Volunteers. From the presentation, you can view the PowerPoints and other valuable links.

NSW NSW Club News

Wed 18 Aug 2021

Bolle International Youth Match Racing Regatta Returns in 2021

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, in conjunction with Ocean Clothing Group, is pleased to announce the Bollé International Youth Match Racing Regatta will return from 22-26 November 2021.

NSW

Wed 28 Jul 2021

NSW COVID-19 Update - 22 July 2021

Sporting organisations affected by the COVID-19 shutdown are eligible for grants of up to $10,000 under a new assistance scheme announced by the NSW Government.

NSW NSW Club News COVID-19

Thu 22 Jul 2021

$1.3 Million Funding for People with Disabilities to Participate in Sailing on Mid North Coast NSW

People with a disability will be able to participate in aquatic training and sailing activities on the Mid North Coast of NSW with the official opening of the North Coast Inclusive Aquatic Facility at the Coomba Aquatic Club.

NSW

Thu 22 Jul 2021

NSW COVID-19 Update

Stay at home restrictions extended until midnight 16th July

NSW NSW Club News COVID-19

Wed 07 Jul 2021

NSW COVID update - new restrictions in effect from 4pm today

New restrictions to be introduced for Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour from 4pm today

NSW COVID-19 NSW Club News

Wed 23 Jun 2021

Hooligan hailed winner of MC38’s Act 3

Sydney dumped an ice-bucket on MC38 crews racing on Pittwater in Act 3 of the season, Marcus Blackmore's local Hooligan crew shaking off the dismal winter conditions, and their classmates, to land back on the one design class podium for the first time in a while.

NSW

Tue 22 Jun 2021

Worldwide ILCA Laser 50th anniversary celebrations kicked off in Sydney this week

The Laser ILCA Dinghy 50th Anniversary was celebrated in style on Sydney Harbour on Sunday 20 June. Over 100 sailors braved the winter morning to take part in the historic event that marked the birth of the world's most popular single-handed dinghy.

NSW

Mon 21 Jun 2021

State & National Race Officer Seminar

The Australian Sailing State and National Race Officer Seminar is a two day seminar for State or National level accreditation. Race Officers play an important role in sailing by enabling higher level competition through assisting the regatta planning process and conducting fair racing.

NSW NSW Club News

Mon 31 May 2021

2021 Maritime Medal nominations

Do you know an unsung hero in the boating community?

NSW

Wed 26 May 2021

Olympic one-person dinghy sailing class to celebrate its 50th anniversary in a spectacle on Sydney Harbour

A world record attempt of 200+ ILCA Laser dinghies will sail in a parade from Sydney Opera House to South Head, starting at 10.00am on Sunday 30 May 2021, to celebrate 50 years of the popular sailing class.

NSW

Mon 24 May 2021

50th milestone reached for 2021 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race fleet

The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race has reached a milestone, with the 50th entrant – Kevin Whelan and his Beneateau 45F5 Reve – representing the host club in the annual race from Sydney Harbour to Gold Coast.

NSW QLD

Mon 24 May 2021

InfoTrack’s quick rise to the top

Every new MC38 team knows it takes a season or two to get a handle on the nuances of the slippery one design keelboat, and usually much longer to climb past the class stalwarts - a couple with a seven year head start.

NSW

Mon 17 May 2021

Aussie battlers salute in Sail Port Stephens finale

As Australia commemorated Anzac Day, there were battles aplenty on the water in an action-packed finale to Sail Port Stephens 2021, which saw some surprise victors in a number of divisions.

NSW

Tue 27 Apr 2021

Record number of ILCA Laser dinghies to sail Sydney Harbour in May to celebrate 50 years of the one-design sailboat

Double Bay Sailing Club will host a large exhibition of ILCA Laser dinghies sailing on the iconic Sydney Harbour on Sunday, 30 May 2021, to mark the 50th anniversary of the one-design class.

NSW

Wed 14 Apr 2021

Ichi Ban on top as TP52s go toe-to-toe in SailFest Newcastle

It was a rare sight indeed to see eight top-flight TP52s going toe-to-toe on a start line, but ultimately a familiar name topped the IRC leader board on Day 1 of the TP52 Gold Cup at Newcastle SailFest Regatta.

NSW

Tue 13 Apr 2021

Emma Humphries named as new NSW/ACT Regional Manager

Australian Sailing welcomes Emma Humphries to the role of NSW/ACT Regional Manager

NSW NSW Club News ACT

Tue 13 Apr 2021

TP52 racing to start off Newcastle with all guns blazing

A blast of cannon fire from Fort Scratchley will signal the start of SailFest Newcastle’s signature event, the TP52 Gold Cup, around 12.30pm tomorrow (Saturday), with eight yachts hitting the line off Newcastle’s coast.

NSW

Fri 09 Apr 2021