John Forbes – Inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions
On 20th November John was inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions at the Sport NSW Annual Champions of Sport Ceremony.
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Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship ends in a thriller
The 2023 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) was decided over two offshore windward/leeward courses today and Bob Cox’s Nine Dragons along with Jack Stening and Colin Gunn’s Stormaway, came away the victors, Stenning commenting, “The final race was the most exciting I think I’ve ever done.”
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A bit of Zen and two hands work magic at Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship
Gordon Ketelbey’s Zen and Mistral, sail two-handed by Rupert Henry and Greg O’Shea, were the beneficiaries of wins on Day 1 of Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s (MHYC) 2023 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC), sailed offshore today.
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Only Two Weeks to Go until Sail Sydney 2023
Sailors are preparing to descend on Woollahra Sailing Club (WSC) and Georges River Sailing Club (GRSC) for this year's Sail Sydney, which is scheduled to take place from Saturday, December 9th to December 17th, 2023.
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Discover Sailing with Portarlington Sailing Club
Portarlington Sailing Club (PSC) is a friendly and welcoming club and accredited Discover Sailing Centre that offers numerous learn to sail courses throughout the season.
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2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing line-up confirmed!
The 2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship will once again host some of the World’s best youth match racing talent, with competitors travelling from across the world, including UK and Ireland, New Zealand, Canada and Brazil, as well as a strong representation from across Australia.
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Expression of Interest for Coaching Support Staff - 2024 Youth Squad and International Competition
In line with the commitment to support development of youth sailors in collaboration with class associations, Australian Sailing is calling for expressions of interest for Coaching Support Staff for Youth Squad Camp and international regattas in 2024.
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Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race - 2023 completed now 2025 to come
The fleet have all now triumphantly crossed the finish line in the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race! There are so many tales of camaraderie, challenges and achievements coming from those who stepped up and took on the challenge to Conquer the Tasman. We will share them all in the coming weeks as we look towards what’s next for this epic race event.
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Newcomers in for Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship
Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s (MHYC) 2023 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) is less than two weeks away and among the emerging entries are two newcomers; Robert Kelly’s Virago and Andy Offord’s Borderline.
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Drummoyne Sailing Club - 110/50 Year Celebrations
Drummoyne Sailing Club held the 110/50 celebrations on Saturday 4th Nov to commemorate the 110-year anniversary of DSC plus the 50-year anniversary of the Snails Bay Sailing Club joining DSC and establishing a range of dinghy and junior classes at DSC . Sunday 5th was the “Festival of Sail” with a Sail Past at 1.30 pm and the “ Three Island Fun race” from 2.00pm.
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Over 150 Sailors, Coaches and Volunteers worked together to create magic on and off the water
Jocelyn Webb writes, “The long weekend in October marks the start of Daylight Saving – and also the annual Ladies of the Sea two day Coaching regatta. LOTS regatta enables women to learn and grow sailing skills and solidify and make friendships in a safe, fun, nurturing and supportive environment. Over 150 sailors, coaches and volunteers representing nearly 30 clubs, 5 states and (even Hong Kong – LOTS is international!) worked together to create magic on and off the water.
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URM Group notches up its third Blue Water victory in 2023 Bird Island Race
In Saturday's 83 nautical mile 2023 Bird Island Race, the fourth of six races which comprise the 2023/24 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore, competitors relished favourable sailing conditions and a beautiful spring day for the sprint to the Central Coast and back.
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Raymarine to partner the 2023 Australian Maxi Championship
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is pleased to announce that Raymarine will be the naming sponsor of the upcoming 2023 Australian Maxi Championship in December. This exciting partnership will bring the prestige and excellence of Raymarine together with the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's long-standing commitment to sailing.
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