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General Manager SA - Monthly update – Feb 23
Published Thu 09 Feb 2023
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This Months Update:
- SA Sailing Summit – Sunday 30th April - Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron
- Club Survey – Now Open
- Grants – Active Club Program
- Australian Sailing Resources
- ELearning
- Instructor Courses are now open for 2023
- SheSails
- Upcoming Events
- Updating Club Contacts
- Keep in Touch
SA SAILING SUMMIT
We are excited to announce the 2023 South Australian Sailing Summit on Sunday 30th April at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.
Clink on the image below for more information and look forward to sharing the day with you.
CLUB SURVEY
Australian Sailing has just released our 2023 Club Survey. This is your club’s opportunity to provide feedback on your use of Australian Sailing’s programs, services, and support.
We request only one response from each club, please ensure you consult with your club committee and respond accordingly.
The survey has 11 questions and should take no more than 15-20 minutes to complete. Individual responses to the survey will remain confidential.
The survey will be open until 5 pm AEST SUNDAY 2nd APRIL.
GRANTS
Active Club Program Grant – Open 1st Feb and Closes Midnight 15th March 2023
https://www.orsr.sa.gov.au/grants/active-club-program
Applications are open for the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) workshops.
Empowering women in sport and helping to create a culture that values gender equity. Find out more here.
Online Services
Australian Sailing provides access to our chosen online platform, for affiliated Clubs and Class Associations as well as accredited Discover Sailing Centres to manage membership, events, courses, and other processes https://www.sailingresources.org.au/os/
E-Learning
The Australian Sailing myLearning portal has a catalogue of free and useful online courses created by Australian Sailing and Play By The Rules that could benefit clubs, members, volunteers, administrators, and instructors.
A great course for your safety boat drivers is Mark Laying Course and if you prefer to be on shore the Protest Committee Member – Judge Level 1.
• Find a Course HERE
Upcoming Courses
- Course dates are now available for 2023 Instructor programs
- Please visit Find Courses HERE – If there is not a course to suit you, please contact us at sa@sailing.org.au
- Instructor Reaccreditation Links – If your qualification is due to expire, please register for reaccreditation at the below links.
- Sailing Coach - REGISTER HERE
- Dinghy Instructor - REGISTER HERE
- Windsurfer Instructor - REGISTER HERE
- Keelboat Instructor - REGISTER HERE
- Powerboat Instructor - REGISTER HERE
SheSails
SheSails Club Representative Meeting Thursday 23rd Feb @ 6pm. Topic is Events.
https://www.shesails.org.au/resources/get-started/ - Get Started as a Club Rep
https://www.sailing.org.au/surveys/1018/ - SheSails SA Club Rep Nomination Form
Women's Short Course Series: Goolwa Regatta Week
https://www.sailing.org.au/news/womens-short-course-series-goolwa-regatta-week/
Upcoming Events
73rd Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race & Lincoln Week Regatta & Australian Yachting Championships
Entries for the Australian Yachting Championships are now open, with the prestigious event set to be held from February 17-23, 2023 at Port Lincoln Yacht Club (PLYC) in South Australia.
Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race – Friday 17 February 2023
Lincoln Week Regatta & Australian Yachting Championships – Monday 20 February to Thursday 23 February 2023 - https://lincolnweek.com.au/
Milang to Goolwa Freshwater Classic
The annual Milang to Goolwa Freshwater Classic Race has been rescheduled to the 12th March 2023.
Please contact the Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club for updated information or follow them on Facebook.
https://www.gryc.com.au/milang-goolwa/
2023 KFC Rat Race Regatta – 18th and 19th March 2023
Clayton Bay Boat Club
https://claytonbayboatclub.org.au/racing/rat-race-regatta/
The SA Summer of Sail, proudly sponsored by Harken Australia, is back and better than ever for 2023!
Get ready to cap off the sailing season in style as we shift the event to 25-26 March and once again hosted by the awesome team at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.
Entries are now open too, so make sure you sign up early to help support this great grassroots event. You can even enter now and pay later!
We can't wait to continue what is fast becoming one of the most exciting sailing events on the South Australian calendar. So, gather your crew, tune up your boat, and get ready to race!
More Information: https://sasummerofsail.com.au/2023regatta
South Australian Sailing Calendar
New SA Sailing Calendar is now available to add your events to be viewed by all.
View Calendar https://www.sailing.org.au/sa/sa-calendar/. Link will be sent to clubs to add your events at your club, or send your event details to sa@sailing.org.au to be added to the calendar.
Australian Sailing National Calendar is also available https://www.sailing.org.au/events/
Club Contacts
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Please stay connected with me
I am available to meet face-to-face, via teams and on the phone. Please feel free to stay connected.
Kylie Baker
0425511177
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