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Australian Sailing releases the Annual Participation Report
In early 2022 Australian Sailing released our 10-year strategic plan, SAILING 2032. Twelve months later we shared our Strategic Plan Status Report with clubs and classes, which reported on the progress made on the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan Status Report was the first time Australian Sailing has publicly reported on how we are tracking against our stated strategic targets.
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Australian Sailing launches Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Advisory Group
Australian Sailing’s commitment to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive sailing environments will be guided by a newly formed Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Advisory Group.
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Australian Sailing Youth Squad – Preparing for Success
In 2023 Australian Sailing launched our inaugural Youth Squad, which is a program of training and learning via coaching and webinars that prepares youth sailors for international competition in a squad environment.
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Call Goes out on 'International Volunteers Day' to Join the Team at the 2024 Festival of Sails
They’re the heartbeat and the backbone of almost every event and today, on International Volunteer’s Day, the Royal Geelong Yacht Club has put out the call for their crucial volunteers to sign up for the 2024 Festival of Sails, coming up in January.
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Club in Focus – Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Established in 1875, alongside Brighton Pier on picturesque Port Phillip, is the Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC). RBYC joins other clubs around the Bay in promoting the sport of sailing with active programs in racing, cruising, women’s, youth and junior sailing. Whether you are a complete beginner, experienced sailor, or if you merely wish to enjoy the club’s hospitality and facilities on a social basis, you will receive a warm welcome at RBYC.
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Sensational New and Favourite Aussie Bands Set to Rock the Stage at 2024 Festival of Sails
Hailed as currently one of Australia’s best live acts and with critics around the world stamping their hit record as ‘one of the finest of the year’, rock band ‘Body Type’ is set to take centre stage as the headline act for the 2024 Festival of Sails.
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Local Geelong Sailing Star, Evie McDonald Appointed Festival of Sails First Youth Ambassador
Young local sailing star, 17-year-old Evie McDonald from Geelong has been appointed the Festival of Sails’ inaugural Youth Ambassador.
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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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Popular Emerging Music Artists Competition Returning to 2024 Festival of Sails
The popular emerging music artists’ competition presented by Forte Magazine will be making a return to the 2024 Festival of Sails and the call is now out for aspiring artists to register.
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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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