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Celebrating Lifetime Achievements at the Queensland Sailing Awards 2023
Three deserving people were awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award and their names added to the prestigious Solo Trophy at the 2023 Queensland Sailing Awards held at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron on Thursday 7th September.
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THE STARS ARE OUT IN QUEENSLAND!
On Thursday 7th September 2023, the Queensland sailing community got together at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron for the announcement of the winners for the 2023 Queensland Sailing Awards. It was a gala event with over 90 people celebrating the finalists and winners of each award.
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Play By The Rules: Easy Guide To The National Integrity Framework
Australian Sailing has adopted the National Integrity Framework (NIF), as a streamlined approach in a single framework for all levels of sailing and where the policies in the NIF apply to all affiliated clubs and class associations, and the people who participate in and help deliver activities.
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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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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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Funding Opportunities for Clubs In Queensland - SEPTEMBER 2023
Here is a list of current funding opportunities opening soon. A good chance to have a look to see if there is anything to suit your club.
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‘LET’S GET IT ON’ DEFENDS TITLE
Garry Holt, Skipper of ‘Get It On’, has enthusiastically confirmed his participation in the 14th Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta which is Southeast Queensland's largest regatta, scheduled from September 30th to October 2nd, 2023. (Registration Friday, September 29th)
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Portable Shade Project 2023
Shade helps protect children from skin cancer and the sun by reducing UVR exposure by up to 75%. Help kids and your organisation become SunSmart.
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Final Hamilton Island Race Week blast
A final blast to the Molle Islands and back in trade winds up to 22 knots closed out the 38th Hamilton Island Race Week and decided the trophy winners in divisions where the top placings were still up for grabs.
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Magic fast sailing at Hamilton Island Race Week on penultimate day
Hamilton Island Race Week’s 60-foot multihull behemoth Rex came close to their top speed on the penultimate day, hitting 37.8 knots of boat speed in the fresh south-easterlies.
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Sports stars join Hamilton Island Race Week
Sporting superstars came together at Hamilton Island Race Week today with the Matilda’s Kyah Simon taking time out following the FIFA Women’s World Cup to learn the fundamentals of a very different sport, from sailing’s best.
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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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Field of opportunities in Nautilus Marine Insurance Classic races
Day three of Hamilton Island Race Week 2023 saw a challenging day for the Nautilus Marine Insurance Classic Races. The hard-working Race Committee scheduled shorter courses given the lighter breeze forecast. The variable conditions that eventuated across the racetracks made it vital to seize any tactical opportunities on offer.
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Tricks of the tide take teams to the top at Hamilton Island Race Week 2023
Sailors were rewarded for keeping their eyes out of the boat on the second day of Hamilton Island Race Week.
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