WEDGETAIL & BLACK DIAMOND GRUDGE CONTINUES!
David Rose (Rosie), the skipper of 'Wedgetail, has a formidable vessel under his command.
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It takes a community to raise a sailor!
Whitsunday Sailing Club reactivated their junior program from Tackers 1 to Green Fleet in January this year. Here’s a glimpse of the end result of a community who wants to raise a sailor. Thank you to Tammie Scharf for letting us share this story.
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SAIL PARADISE BARTERCARD SAIL PARADISE REGATTA 2023 SETS SAIL WITH THRILLING YACHT RACING ON OUR DOORSTEP
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed spectacle as Southport Yacht Club presents the highly-anticipated Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta from Saturday, September 30th, 2023, to Monday, October 2nd, 2023, delivering an unforgettable experience with offshore sailing at its finest.
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Sustainable Practice with Double Bay Sailing Club
Double Bay Sailing Club (DBSC) is a club that is passionately leading the way with its sustainability practices. As well as implementing a range of energy efficient initiatives including power-saving light bulbs and timers for hot water, DBSC also has systems in place to separate waste streams and actively encourages and participates in recycling.
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Two weeks to go until the SheSails Leadership Conference 2023!
There are just 2 weeks to go until the highly anticipated 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference. Time is running out to register before the event takes place via webinar at 6pm (AEDT) on Tuesday 3rd October.
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Australia's Top Sailors in Sydney for America's Cup Youth and Women's Squad Selection Camp
Some of Australia’s top performing sailors have undergone a two and a half day training camp in Sydney this week for selectors, led by John Bertrand AO, to finalise a youth and women’s squad for Australia’s America’s Cup campaign in 2024.
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Excitement Building at Zhik Youth Sail Queensland
Hundreds of Queensland’s finest young sailors have descended on the state’s central coast, ready for a week full of action both on and off the water at Zhik Youth Sail Queensland.
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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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