Registrations are open for the inaugural WA Youth Sail, which encompasses the Westsail Coaching Clinic and WA Youth Championships. This year’s event is hosted by Hillarys Yacht Club, in the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean. Westsail Coaching Clinic also will be different to previous years, with a select group of sailors being invited to a Residential Camp at Ern Halliday.
Well it is that time again for the Olympic Games. Albeit a year late due that pesky pandemic. WA has some strong contenders across the events, including sailing. Before we get to the specifics, some general stats about Olympic Sailing.
Race Three of the 2021 Valmadre Offshore Winter Series held out of Fremantle Sailing Club was run last weekend in relatively benign conditions. Only 16 of the 30 entries made it out onto the water for the 25NM race. Race Officer Cameron Berg and the Offshore Race Team had a tough decision with the prevailing shifty conditions. Settling on Course 5 the crews started in a very conservative manner with no one anywhere near the start line.
The 2021 WA Club Conference was held on 17 July and was well supported by many members of our sailing community, with 71 people representing 23 Clubs and Class Associations.
Becoming a Dinghy Instructor is an exciting opportunity to enjoy sailing and contribute to grow our sport community. Discover more information on their role, perks and how to become one yourself!
Time Trial Trial Day will be held at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club on Saturday 31st July from 12PM with the on-water action commencing at 2PM and the social event kicking off at 4.30PM.
The Javelin Association of WA's State Presentation Dinner held at Little Creatures was a success; acknowledging various achievements from the past season.
Next season’s SAILING Champions League – Asia Pacific Finals will be held in Newcastle on 19-20 March and 26-27 March 2022 with sailors and clubs encouraged to lock the dates into their calendars.
Find that calendar, schedule your “out of office” replies or say “Hey Siri. Tell Alexa to book me into the upcoming Time Trialling Trial Day on Saturday July 31 from 12 am at RFBYC”.
Last weekend the Javelin Association of WA held their State Presentations Dinner. After a late venue change, they sailed into Little Creatures. Congratulations to “Joanne” sailed by Bill Devine and Dan Moore in first, “Phlem buoyant” sailed by Ben Mawson and Nelly Sadler in second and a valiant effort for “Valiant” in third with Tim and Greg Vance.
Australian Sailing have made the difficult decision to not select or send an Australian Sailing Youth Team to the 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships.
The 18th Australian Masters Games Sailing and Windsurfing events are to be held at Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club and Mounts Bay Sailing Club.
Geographe Bay Yacht Club in Busselton WA has had a strong Sharpie fleet for decades, now their wealth of experience and knowledge is allowing them the chance to give back and raise a new generation of Sharpie sailors, male and female, some as young as 15 on the wire at WA Sharpie States, and yes, it's working well.