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This Months Update: OCTOBER 2023

• South Australian Sailing Awards – State Winners and National Finalist Announced
• SA Events
• Discover Sailing Month – November
• ORSR Grants – Active Club Program
• Updating Club Contacts
• Keep in Touch

Australian Sailing SA Awards

We are pleased to announce the 2023 South Australian Sailing Awards WINNERS 

SA Awards Winners were announced at the SA SAILING AWARDS PRESENTATION NIGHT on Friday, 22nd September at Adelaide Sailing Club.  It was a fantastic night which was celebrated with over 100 people in attendance.

Congratulations to the 2023 South Australian Award WINNERS:

Club of the Year
Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia

Sports Promotion Award
Dockside Festival

Team of the Year
Secret Men’s Business 
Helm: Geoff Boettcher, Tactician: Gordon Maquire, Navigator: Steve Kemp, Bow: Davin: Conigrave, Mid Bow:
Mathiu Te Hau, Pit: Adam Common, Trim: Caillin Howard, Trim: Ryan Houston, Main: James Paterson, Runner:
David Snoad,, Fwd Grind 1: Steve Dunn, Fwd Grind 2: Nick Bice, Aft Grind 1: Jamie Beavis, Aft Grind 2: Tim
Cowen, Float: Josh Hinks

Coach of the Year
Madeline Salter – Adelaide Sailing Club and Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia

Female Sailor of the Year
Ellen Sampson – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club

Instructor of the Year
Brett Littledike

Male Sailor of the Year 
Tim Lelliott – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club and SA Windsurfing Association

Official of the Year
Wayne Thompson – Largs Bay Sailing Club 

Sports Professional Award
Brett Yardley

Youth Sailor of the Year
Ellen Sampson – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club

Volunteer of the Year
Sarah Cooper – Henley Sailing Club

SheSails Award
South Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta – Committee – CYCSA, PASC, RSAYS

Lifetime Achievement Awards
Dorothy Dunk – Lake Bonney Yacht Club
Geoff Boettcher – Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Stewart Ross – Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron

SA Winners were nominated to the National Awards and we are very excited to congratulate National Finalists: 
Sarah Cooper (Volunteer of the Year), Brett Yardley (Sports Professional Award) Madeline Salter (Coach of the Year) Cruising Yacht Club of SA (Club of the Year Cat A) SheSails Award (SAWKR Committee) Sport Promotion Award (Dockside Festival)  - Good Luck

EVENTS

2023 ZHIK YOUTH SAIL SA Championships 2023 – Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club -  25th and 26th November 2023
Registration open: https://www.sailingyouth.org.au/statechamps/south-australia/

2023 ZHIK YOUTH SAIL SA Coaching Clinic 2023 – Henley Sailing Club YOUTH CLASSES and Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club OPTIMIST-  19th to 21st December 2023
Registration open: https://www.sailingyouth.org.au/statechamps/south-australia/

ILCA Worlds Regatta call for Volunteers at Adelaide Sailing Club
Australian and Oceania Championship 1st - 8th January 2023
ILCA 7 World Championship and Olympic Qualifier 24th - 31st January 2023
ILCA Masters World Championship 2nd - 10th February 2023
Register your interest https://www.adelaidesailingclub.com.au/news/ilca-worlds-regatta-call-for-volunteers/

South Australian Sailing Calendar

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/ Request link for clubs to add your events, or send your event details to sa@sailing.org.au to be added to the calendar.

Australian Sailing National Calendar is also available at https://www.sailing.org.au/events/

Upcoming Courses

Instructor Courses
We have dinghy, keelboat, windsurfing, powerboat instructor and sailing coach courses scheduled throughout the year. Find a course here - Course Finder

Discover Sailing Month is NOVEMBER

Discover Sailing Day has been a mainstay of the sailing calendar for many years. This year Australian Sailing will be promoting Discover Sailing Days throughout November.

Is your club thinking about having a Discover Sailing Day?

Action Item for Clubs: Click here to view the great Discover Sailing Day resources and think about scheduling a Discover Sailing Day.

Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing – ACTIVE CLUB GRANT is Open 
Active Club Program

Providing funding support to active recreation and sports clubs to further develop the programs and services they provide within the South Australian community. Grants of either $1,500 or $3,000 will be available for each applicant based on the membership of the club.

For more information and application https://www.orsr.sa.gov.au/grants/active-club-program

Closes Midday 4^th December 2023

Australian Sports Commission Volunteer Resources

A one-stop-shop, designed to bring together useful resources, tools and practical tips and tricks in one place. These resources will assist you to attract, retain and celebrate volunteers at the heart of your club and community sport more broadly.

Find the Resources here

Club Participation Resources

Our Club Participation Hub is stacked with resources for clubs and classes to increase participation and enhance your activities. Please get in touch if you want guidance on utilising these resources for your club.

Click here for more information

Updating Club Contacts

Not Receiving Official AS Communications?

When Flag Officers change roles your club account details need to be updated, without key contact details, Australian Sailing cannot contact the right people.

Action Item for Clubs: Check your Club’s contact details in the Account details section of revSPORT

How to Update Club Contacts

Exciting new initiatives, including the Club and Class Hub, Game Plan, Pulse Survey, and Online Case Study Submission Form

•    Club and Class Hub
•    Game Plan
•    Pulse Survey – Share your feedback direct with Australian Sailing
•    Online Case Study Submission Form

 

SA Club News

•    Catch up on the latest SA Club News
•    SA Sailing News – We want to hear your news!
•    HERE is the quick way to get your club or class’s news into the appropriate news section of our website.
•    We want to share all your great news with members of Clubs and Classes.
 
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.

General Manager - SA,
Kylie Baker 
0425511177
kylie.baker@sailing.org.au 

You can find a complete list of Australian Sailing Contacts – here.