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2023 Training in Focus ‘LIVE’ Recap

Providing professional development for Instructors and Discover Sailing Centre administrators, the 2023 Training in Focus ‘LIVE’ events were held in every state and territory between June and September this year. These events brought together accredited Australian Sailing Instructors, Assistant Instructors, and Discover Sailing Centre Principals from across the nation to share knowledge, best practices, and updates on all aspects of program delivery.

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Tue 17 Oct 2023

Finalists Announced for National Sports Professional Award

Three dedicated individuals from around Australia have been announced as finalists for Australian Sailing’s Sports Professional Award, with the winner to be announced on November 3 in Sydney.

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Mon 16 Oct 2023

Kraken III triumphs and Andoo Comanche bests its own record in 2023 Tollgate Islands Race

In Scandinavian folklore, the mythical kraken is a giant squid-like cephalopod creature that could destroy ships and drag sailors to their doom. An apt name for a racing yacht that bested 21 other entrants in the third race of the 2023/24 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore this weekend.

NSW

Sun 15 Oct 2023

Best crew work pays dividends at Sydney Harbour Sprint Series

Although challenging due to changing conditions, competitors enjoyed a beautiful spring day for the first round of the Sydney Harbour Sprint Series (SHSS) 23/24, which commenced with three races starting from midday today on Sydney Harbour.

NSW

Sat 14 Oct 2023

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Winners - let the celebrations begin

Three vessels are home in the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Race. First home for the Line Honours prize was Geoff Hill’s 72-footer, Antipodes. As such, they set the race record for the course at 5:03:37:57.

NSW

Sat 14 Oct 2023

HARDY SHIELD THIS WEEKEND 14-15 OCT

Hardy Shield Trophy donated by Event Patron, Sir James Hardy OBE.

NSW

Fri 13 Oct 2023

General Manager - ACT/NSW Monthly Update October 2023

The latest update from Australian Sailing's General Manager NSW/ACT – Emma Humphries

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Fri 13 Oct 2023

Respected Para Sailors Announced as Finalists for National Award

Three well-respected and committed sailors have been recognised as Finalists for the national Para Sailor of the Year award, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards on the 3rd November, 2023.

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Fri 13 Oct 2023

National Finalists Announced for Youth Sailor of the Year Award

Three young sailors have been shortlisted as National finalists for Youth Sailor of the Year, with the winner to be announced at the 2023 Australian Sailing Awards on November 3 in Sydney.

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Thu 12 Oct 2023

New Mornington to Geelong Passage Race 'Re-Introduced' for 2024 Festival of Sails

The 2024 Festival of Sails will introduce a Mornington to Geelong Passage race, as an addition to the traditional Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race, to celebrate the regatta opening on Friday, January 26, 2024. Festival of Sails Chairman, Paul Buchholz said the inclusion of the Mornington start was in response to calls from clubs across the Mornington Peninsula looking for a more direct run down to Geelong for the regatta.

VIC

Wed 11 Oct 2023

Benefits of Officials Accreditation

Using Australian Sailing accredited officials is a positive step which can help your club meet its racing sailor’s needs. Accredited officials help provide racing that’s consistently well run, fair and safe - directly impacting your club fleet’s and your volunteer’s weekly enthusiasm.

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Wed 11 Oct 2023

Australian Sailing Awards to Celebrate National Sustainability Finalists

Three national finalists have been recognised for their work on sustainability in the sailing industry, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards to be held on November 3 in Sydney.

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Tue 10 Oct 2023

Guide for Clubs and Discover Sailing Centres wanting to deliver the NEW Learn to Wing Program

Australian Sailing have recently launched The Learn to Wing Program, the new program for Discover Sailing Centres (DSCs) which is designed to assist in introducing new participants to the exciting discipline.

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Tue 10 Oct 2023

National Finalists Announced for the Coveted SheSails Award

The SheSails Award was introduced in 2018 and recognises an individual, group, class or club that makes an outstanding contribution, promotion and/or administration of female participation in sailing. Three incredible finalists have been selected from amongst the state awards winners for the national SheSails Award, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards on Friday November 3.

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Mon 09 Oct 2023

Inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race gets underway

And they’re off! At 1300hrs AEDT on October 7, 2023, the yachts and crews in the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Yacht Race left Sydney Harbour, bound for Auckland.

NSW

Sat 07 Oct 2023

2023 Australian Sailing Awards Finalists Announced

The finalists of the 2023 Australian Sailing Awards have been announced, with clubs, volunteers and sailing stars from around the country all in the running for recognition at the nation’s peak sailing awards.

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Fri 06 Oct 2023

Resources Available for Clubs to Engage with Young People

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the publication of a suite of resources to help clubs better engage with young people. Involving young people early in the club’s decision-making process, young people will feel engaged and more likely to remain at your club.

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Fri 06 Oct 2023

SheSails Steering the Course at the 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference

The 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference was an event to remember with participants dialling in from sailing clubs across the Nation & New Zealand.

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Thu 05 Oct 2023