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SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Steady light wind produces new winners
It was back to business for ‘It’s Live in Queensland Race Day’ out on the Bay for the 16th running of SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW on another light breeze day, but at least it filled in at a steady pace so the fleet could get away from 11.35am and it produced new winners.
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Australian Sailing Victorian State Sailing Award Finalists Announced
We are thrilled to unveil the full list of exceptional finalists who have been nominated for the prestigious Australian Sailing Victorian State Award. These individuals, groups, and clubs have made remarkable contributions to the sailing community, demonstrating their dedication, passion, and unwavering support.
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Sustainability Month to Highlight Importance of Clean Practice in Sailing
Throughout 2023 Australian Sailing is spotlighting specific themes that our sailing community has noted are important to them. This September, Australian Sailing is proud to shine the spotlight on sustainability in our sport, and the innovative ways in which clubs, class associations and other affiliated organisations are reducing their environmental impact.
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Moving up - Class transition tips for sailing pathways
Sailing offers many options to enjoy the sport for life. With multiple pathways, classes, and opportunities available to choose from, some people choose one pathway enjoying years of sailing to master their chosen class, whilst some change often, and some choose more than one pathway and more than one class to sail in parallel to another.
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Blow me one last KISS
Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club’s successful second running of their KISS (Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy) program for women, by women, came to its pinnacle on Saturday 26 August 2023 with the 26nm Passage Rally from Brighton to Queenscliff.
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Introducing our second keynote speaker for the SheSails Leadership Conference 2023
Next in the lineup of Keynote Speakers for this year’s SheSails Leadership Conference is Olympic Silver Medallist and co-skipper of the Team Australia Challenge for the inaugural Women's America's Cup in 2024, Olivia Price.
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Victorian Sailors, Casey Imeneo and Laura Harding, compete at the World Championships
There are two Victorian sailors in the contingent of 51 Australians sailing the World Championships for the 10 Olympic classes from the Hague, Netherlands (10-20th August)
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Introducing our first Keynote Speakers for the SheSails Leadership Conference 2023
Australian Sailing is thrilled to be partnering with Yachting New Zealand again and we are delighted to announce that guest speakers Kelly Hartzell and Tanya Peart (leading engineers from Emirates Team New Zealand - America's Cup) are confirmed in the lineup.
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Royal Geelong Yacht Club launches the Sailing Development Program with its new fleet of RS21 Boats
Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) is delighted to announce the purchase of a fleet of identical RS21’s to spearhead its newly developed Sailing Development Program (SDP).
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Sailors lining up for Australia’s major oceanic event
With 18 months preparation time until the start on March 9, 2025, 30 yachts (60 sailors) are now entered for the Melbourne Osaka Cup.
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RGYC Announces New General Manager
Mr Harper’s appointment follows the retirement of former General Manager Phil Clohesy, after more than 13 years in the role.
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Register Now for the 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference
Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference, which is set to feature an incredible lineup of keynote speakers from the Australian Sailing Team (AST), America’s Cup 2024 Team Australia Challenge (TAC) and Emirates Team New Zealand – America’s Cup (ETNZ).
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Royal Geelong Yacht Club Vice Commodore Wins Ocean Racer of The Year 2023
Ocean Racing Club of Victoria awards long time member Paul Buchholz the 2023 Ocean Racer of the Year award.
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