SailGP’s next instalment of its Inspire Careers and Racing programmes is set to provide 42 young people with once-in-a lifetime opportunities, both onshore and on the water. The league’s purpose-driven community outreach programmes continue to build a more inclusive talent pool – increasing diversity and accessibility to the sport – for SailGP and the wider sailing industry as it uses sport for good in its Race for the Future.
Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s annual Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship reignites the good-natured rivalry between Sydney and Pittwater sailing crews – each believing they have the better pedigree, particularly within the Premier Divisions.
They’ve been champing at the bit like Melbourne Cup favourites, and finally a 25-strong fleet of 16-Foot skiffs has been unleashed in spectacular style at Belmont 16s on Lake Macquarie NSW.
Dinghies courses are tailored for both teenagers and adults and involve sailing on small exhilarating boats (one, two or three crew vessels). Read the full article to discover more information about the Dinghy program, Instructors and Centres.
SailGP Inspire has launched a virtual learning experience for New South Wales youth ahead of the upcoming Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG, that combines the science of sailing and fitness with the leagues’ purpose-led Race For The Future initiative.
Australia Sail Grand Prix I Sydney presented by KPMG
REGISTER FOR BRING-YOUR-OWN-BOAT PROGRAMME BEFORE 6 DECEMBER TO BE IN A DRAW TO WIN AN EXCITING PRIZE
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Who can participate? Young, energetic people with some sailing experience are invited to apply. Those selected will sail beside some of the best in the world.
The Office of Sport will host a number of webinars over the next months which will outline how to create safer sporting environments for children and young people.
With community sport anticipated to return in the future, now is a good time to think about the role parents play in creating a positive sporting environment for kids.