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Club in Focus - Dobroyd Aquatic Club
The Dobroyd Aquatic Club (DAC) is a friendly and inclusive sailing club that sits on Rodd Point in Iron Cove, in Sydney’s Inner West. Members and guests enjoy sailing in this quieter part of Sydney Harbour with no ferry stops and few power boats in the area. DAC focuses on making sailing fun, affordable, and accessible for all.
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Australia's New America's Cup Campaign Announces 17 Sailors for Squad
A squad of 17 of Australia’s top performing sailing women and youth athletes have been revealed by Team Australia Challenge Patron John Bertrand AO to spearhead the nations return to the America’s Cup in the Youth and Puig Women’s Regattas in 2024.
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Instructor of the Year Finalists Announced
Three incredible Instructors from around Australia have been announced as finalists for the Instructor of the Year award, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards on November 3 in Sydney.
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Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship entries take shape
Entries in Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s (MHYC) 2023 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC), are taking shape, so far attracting past winners, regulars and new contenders.
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Sport Promotion Recognised with National Finalists Announced
Three finalists have been announced for the National Sport Promotion Award, providing the opportunity for the National sailing community to recognise those who work behind the scenes to tirelessly promote our sport. The winners will be announced in Syndey on November 3 at the Australian Sailing Awards.
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Kraken III triumphs and Andoo Comanche bests its own record in 2023 Tollgate Islands Race
In Scandinavian folklore, the mythical kraken is a giant squid-like cephalopod creature that could destroy ships and drag sailors to their doom. An apt name for a racing yacht that bested 21 other entrants in the third race of the 2023/24 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore this weekend.
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Best crew work pays dividends at Sydney Harbour Sprint Series
Although challenging due to changing conditions, competitors enjoyed a beautiful spring day for the first round of the Sydney Harbour Sprint Series (SHSS) 23/24, which commenced with three races starting from midday today on Sydney Harbour.
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Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Winners - let the celebrations begin
Three vessels are home in the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Race. First home for the Line Honours prize was Geoff Hill’s 72-footer, Antipodes. As such, they set the race record for the course at 5:03:37:57.
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HARDY SHIELD THIS WEEKEND 14-15 OCT
Hardy Shield Trophy donated by Event Patron, Sir James Hardy OBE.
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Respected Para Sailors Announced as Finalists for National Award
Three well-respected and committed sailors have been recognised as Finalists for the national Para Sailor of the Year award, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards on the 3rd November, 2023.
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Australian Sailing Awards to Celebrate National Sustainability Finalists
Three national finalists have been recognised for their work on sustainability in the sailing industry, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards to be held on November 3 in Sydney.
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National Finalists Announced for the Coveted SheSails Award
The SheSails Award was introduced in 2018 and recognises an individual, group, class or club that makes an outstanding contribution, promotion and/or administration of female participation in sailing. Three incredible finalists have been selected from amongst the state awards winners for the national SheSails Award, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards on Friday November 3.
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Inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race gets underway
And they’re off! At 1300hrs AEDT on October 7, 2023, the yachts and crews in the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Yacht Race left Sydney Harbour, bound for Auckland.
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