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Welcome to Nautical News, the e-news service distributed to Yachting Australia members and clubs whose e-mail details have been provided either by the individual or their sailing club. Articles are sourced with the help of the State and Territory MYAs - their logos are located at the end of this page, with links to the respective home pages.
Welcome to the first Nautical News of 2004. January has again been a very busy month for all sailors with a multitude of national and international titles being fought out on our waterways. A great many local clubs have offered up their facilities for the various national and world titles over the period and our congratulations goes out to all those involved.
I have had the pleasure of visiting a number of events in what has been a very busy month. All have been inspiring in different ways. Sail Melbourne and the Skandia Geelong Week continue to make a big impression in international sailing circles.
As I visit clubs around the country the depth and talent of the volunteers that support our sport continues to be a constant source of encouragement. Our sport could not survive without them and often they are not properly recognised. On behalf of those that benefit from your continued efforts, thank you.
I was delighted to be in attendance at McCrae Yacht Club to see the support that the Australian Youth Championship now receives. After six years the event has continued to grow and is now recognised as the pinnacle of youth sailing in this country. Our thanks go out to the great team at McCrea who made the event such a success for the sailors.
It is a great pleasure to this month announce the involvement of Holden in both our Australian Sailing Team Fundraising Spectacular and the Australian Offshore Championships. It is encouraging to know that our great sport has the support of the corporate sector and in particular a great Australian icon like Holden.
2004 looks like being another busy year for Yachting Australia, our Member Yachting Associations and clubs, classes and sailors alike. I wish everyone a belated happy New Year and every success and safe sailing in 2004.
Phil Jones,
Yachting Australia, CEO
Yachting Australia Events Rev Up with Holden
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Yachting Australia are delighted to announce a new partnership with Holden to support Australian sailing.
Holden have come on board to support two premier events in the Yachting calendar - The Australian Sailing Team Fundraising Spectacular, brought to you by Holden and the Joico Australian Offshore Championship in association with Holden.
'Yachting Australia is thrilled about the new relationship with Holden. It is great to see an Australian icon like Holden get involved with a great Australian sport like sailing' said Yachting Australia President Graeme Ainley.
'Holden epitomises cutting edge technology, endurance and the great Australian spirit, many of the same qualities that make up a sailing champion', Ainley added.
Click here to read Yachting Australia's media release on the new partnership with Holden. |
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Sailing Secures Three Finalist Spots in the Australian Sports Awards
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Yachting Australia's nominees for the 2003 Australian Sports Awards have been confirmed as finalists in three of the Award categories.
The 2003 Australia Youth Sailing Team has secured a finals berth in the Young Australian Team of the Year Award.
While David Tillett is in the final for the Official of the Year and the MySailing systems (MyClub, MyCentre and MySailor) have made the grade in the Information Technology Award for the second year in a row.
The Awards, conducted by Sport Industry Australia, are the premier sports awards in Australia and will be hosted in Sydney on the 11th March 2004. |
Trans-Tasman Recognition of Offshore Safety Course
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Yachting New Zealand and Yachting Australia have formally signed an agreement for mutual recognition of Safety and Sea Survival Courses across the Tasman. This agreement has been struck as Yachting Australia is in the final stages of applying for ISAF Approval of the Safety and Seas Survival Courses (SSSC).
This is great news for sailors who complete their SSSC in Australia and wish to race in New Zealand. It will also make entry to the Australian Category One Offshore races much easier for sailors with the New Zealand qualification. |
Tickets Selling Fast for the Australian Team Fundraising Spectacular
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Don't miss your opportunity to help the Australian Sailing Team purchase the latest high tech equipment to enable team members to achieve success throughout 2004 and beyond.
Yachting Australia is holding a black tie dinner at the Sydney SuperDome, Sydney Olympic Park, on Wednesday 25th February. Guests will be entertained by Master of Ceremonies Larry Emdur*and athletes will share their unique experiences and adventures as well as their hopes and dreams for their sailing careers.
Click here for more information or contact Renee Cassell on (02) 9902 2155
* Arrangements were made through Celebrity Speakers- The Christine Maher Group |
Yachting Australia Thanks Supporters
of Fundraising Dinner
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Yachting Australia would like to thank the following company/person who have kindly provided their support to the Australian Sailing Fundraising Spectacular:
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More unusual woodworking projects than you can poke a stick at - Gekko Timbers offers customers unique woodworking plans and ideas that are a little out of the ordinary. As keen sailors and woodworkers, the team at Gekko Timbers make individual and perpetual trophies designed specifically to match sailing classes. The trophies are handcrafted out of natural Australian timbers.
Shop online at - www.sailingtrophies.biz/index.htm or call (07) 4935 1162 for an obligation free quote
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Thank you to the following organisations for kindly supporting the Australian Sailing Team:
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Sail Melbourne - Final Olympic Nomination Regatta for 9 Classes
Australian sailors in nine of the eleven Olympic classes competed for Olympic nomination points at Sail Melbourne Olympic & Invited Classes Regatta from January 12-17.
Sailors, 220 of them, came from 23 nations to compete in what is regarded as the largest regatta of its type in the southern hemisphere.
The highest placed Aussie's in each class were:
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Europe - Sarah Blanck (AIS/VIS) - 1st overall
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Laser - Brendan Casey (QLD) - 2nd overall
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470 Men - Nathan Wilmot (AIS/NSWIS) and Malcolm Page (AIS/NSWIS) - 1st overall
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470 Women - Jenny Armstrong (AIS/NSWIS) and Belinda Stowell (AIS/WAIS) - 4th overall
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49er - Chris Nicholson (AIS/NSWIS) and Gary Boyd (AIS/NSWIS) - 1st overall
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Mistral Men - Lars Kleppich (AIS/NSWIS) - 3rd overall
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Mistral Women - Jessica Crisp (AIS/NSWIS) - 2nd overall
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Finn - Anthony Nossiter (AIS/NSWIS) - 1st overall
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Tornado - Robbie Lovig (VIC) and Glen Douglas (VIC) - 1st overall
The Sail Melbourne Regatta was the final Olympic Nomination regatta for the classes.
In the 2.4mR class, Paralympic squad member Peter Thompson (ACT Academy of Sport) finished second on the point score point ahead of Michael McLean (VIC) who finished third.
The Sail Melbourne regatta was the final Paralympic Nomination regatta for the 2.4mR class and Thompson will be pleased with his result, finishing just two behind the winner, after a win in the final race.
Click here for final Sail Melbourne Report or final report provided by Yachting Australia coaches
Australian Youth Championship
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A tough week of racing in challenging conditions
The Australian Youth Championship was recently contested at McCrae Yacht Club in Victoria, and after a week of tough racing, concluded on 16 January.
With a very high quality fleet including several World Champions, the competition was fierce, with many of the podium finishers being separated by only a few points.
The winners of each division were as follows:
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Final Results
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420 Boys
1st Nathan Outteridge/Iain Jensen
2nd Mathieu Higgins/Tim Lynch
3rd Will Phillips/Jono Nettle |
Hobie Open
1st Michael Pfeffer/Kirralee Houlahan
2nd Taylor Booth/Murray Wright
3rd Jonathon English/Andrew Beazley |
420 Girls
1st Elise Rechichi/Tessa Parkinson
2nd Stephanie Flukes/Emma Flukes
3rd Alexandra Maskell/Alexandra McPharlin |
Laser Radial Girl
1st Samantha Boyd
2nd Claire Hunting
3rd Meghan Andrew |
Laser Full Rigs
1st Simon Morgan
2nd Sean Bly
3rd Torvar Mirsky |
29er Open
1st Evan Walker/Matt Hodge
2nd Jalen Andreatta/Scott McCall
3rd Will Critharis/Ryan Jennings |
Laser Radial Boys
1st Steven Todd
2nd Paul Brinkley
3rd David Schmidt |
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The series is one of the selection events for the 2004 Australian Youth Team, who will represent Australia at the ISAF Youth World Championship in Poland this July. The combined points from this regatta and the class nationals will be submitted to the Yachting Australia Board for selection before the final team is announced.
The 2004 event attracted the largest fleet of youth sailors the championship has seen. Organisers expect to see even more competitors at the 2005 Championship, which will be hosted by Belmont 16ft Sailing Club (NSW) from 6-10 January 2005.
For reports, photos and full results from the 2004 event click here. |
IRC and IMS Certificate numbers on the increase
We are pleased to announce that a recent tally of yachts rated under IRC in Australia shows a significant increase in fleet numbers. At the end of January 2004 (just seven months into the Australian rating year) we equalled the total number of yachts rated under IRC in 2002-3. And there are still five months of the current rating year to go!
With 364 boats rated under IRC in 2002-3, fleet sizes have increased greatly, with 78 new boats being rated under IRC in the first half of this season. Total figures at the end of the current rating year (30 June) are expected to be significantly higher than in previous years, demonstrating the popularity and suitability of the rule to many Australian yacht owners.
Meanwhile, IMS certificate numbers are remaining steady. With a slight decrease in IMS rated boats in Australia this year, however a growth internationally, IMS still proves to be continuing strongly. At the beginning of this year over 3700 yachts were rated under IMS around the world, with the largest fleet numbers being in Spain, Italy, Germany, USA and the Netherlands.
For tables demonstrating more detailed IMS and IRC fleet statistics click here.
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Australian Offshore Championship -
Amendment to NOR
The Australia Offshore Championship 2004 will be hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club from 3rd to 7th March, 2004. This year the Offshore Championship will be held as part of the Joico Regatta.
Amendment have been made to the Notice of Race to allow IMS, IRC & PHS entries to enter multiple divisions. Visit the Yachting Australia website for more information. |
Rolex IMS Offshore Worlds
NOR Now Available
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The Notice of Race and entry form for the 2004 Rolex IMS Offshore Word Championship is now available for download. Click here.
The championship will be held from 15th to 22nd May, in Capri, Italy. The regatta is organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in collaboration with the Yacht Club Capri (YCC). The Championship is sanctioned by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). |
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By participating in the OnBoard program, you will be able to access many of the activities offered to new sailors by our OnBoard Partner yacht clubs including twilight sailing, try sailing days, family days, trainee regattas and many more. No matter what activity or experience you are looking for, OnBoard will help you find it!
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Royal Geelong Yacht Club
'To encourage and foster the sport of yachting and yacht racing in Corio Bay and other waters in every respect, and to provide and maintain from the funds of the Club, accommodation for the members of the Club and their guests, and to provide all facilities for the care and supervision of yachts of members' - mission statement
Meet the Yacht Club that just hosted Australia's largest yachting regatta - Skandia Geelong Week (formally the Festival of Sail). Over 400 yachts, 4500 sailors and 75000 visitors were expected to attend the 2004 event. First held in 1844 and officially established in 1859, it is also one of the oldest sporting events in the nation. |
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The Royal Geelong Yacht Club Inc. (RGYC) offers a first class, 223 berth marina for visitors and members.
Located in the heart of Geelong's Steampacket Precinct, it provides a secure berth for their vessels, whether they are enjoying the hospitality of our Club, or dining
at one of the many nearby restaurants or hotels.
Corio Bay at Royal Geelong offers exceptional sailing conditions for all classes of yachts, due to it's minimal tidal influence, and land-protected boundaries, being open to Pt Phillip only on the North-Eastern side.
Near-by Eastern Park offers a magnificent vantage point to view most racing on the southern side of the Bay.
The Race management team at RGYC have an excellent track record of staging State, National and International Keel-boat and OTB events, not to mention the famous Skandia Geelong Week. |
Birds eye view of Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Royal Geelong Yacht Club by night
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RGYC welcomes sailing and social patrons alike. The Club has a fully licensed bar, operating seven days a week, as well as catered meals at selected times.
A very popular summer night activity is the The Club's BBQ facilities (available for use at any time). Known locally as Soos's Bar and Grill, their use on a hot summer nights is very pleasant.
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Yachting NSW Invited Sailors to Attend Seminars
Trim Seminar
Sailing Made Easy and Lake Macquarie Yacht Club are holding a sailing Seminar on Trim, to be presented by Yachting Australia coach, Craig Ferris.
The seminar will take place on 17th February 2004, at Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, at 6:00pm. The cost of the seminar is $10 per person. The course will cover the following Sail theory, Controls what and where, Mainsail set up, Jib set up, Spinnaker trim, Photography of sails, Mast set up, Boat trim, Combining all the bits, Trim loop, Personal trim, Q & A.
Craig’s experience in trim is sure to get you going faster and higher, with a better understanding of how your sails and controls work.
Protest Seminar
RANSA is holding a specialised Protest Seminar on the 19th of February 2004, at 7pm, to be presented by Mark Pryke, International Judge, Umpire and Race Officer. The seminar will be a means of training those who wish to improve their skills at hearing protests, and those who wish to begin sitting on protest panels. Those who wish to know more about the protest process would also benefit from attending the course.
The cost of the seminar is $10 per person.
For more information on either seminar, please contact Caroline Aders at Yachting New South Wales on 9660 1266.
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Adelaide Motors BMW Blue Water Classic -
55th Adelaide Port Lincoln Race
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It is with much pleasure that Yachting South Australia announce Adelaide Motors BMW as major sponsor of the 2004 event. The race will be known as the Adelaide Motors BMW Blue Water Classic.
Rob Mundle recently stated that 'Wherever peak performance and excitement combine, don’t be surprised to find BMW!'
Yachting South Australia welcome them aboard and invite you to join them in an exciting era of blue water yachting in South Australia.
Click here (.pdf file) to read up on all the information in the latest event newsletter.
Port Lincoln website - www.plyc.com.au/bluewater/index.htm |
International Hunt is on for Clipper Skippers
| Clipper Ventures has began a major international recruitment campaign to appoint ten international skippers for its Clipper 05-06 Round the World Yacht Race.
The Clipper 05-06 event starts from Liverpool (UK) in September 2005 and will follow the longest route of all round the world races. In a bid to secure the most qualified and proficient skippers for the race, applications are invited from men and women from around the world and across the sailing spectrum.
Click here for more information.
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Step Aboard for Melbourne's Biggest
Sail Boat Spectacular!
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Click here for full press release. |
Melbourne's own sailing inspiration Jesse Martin will be amongst 10,000visitors expected at the 5th Melbourne Club Marine Sail Boat Show at the Sandringham Yacht Club between April 2 and 4, 2004.
One of the biggest events on the sailing calendar, at Victoria's largest marina, the three-day bumper showcase will feature more than $40 million in sailing hardware and accessories for those who love the sea and the wind in their sails!
What: 2004 Club Marine Sail Boat Show
When: April 2, 2004 2pm - 5.30pm April 3rd & 4th 2004 10am - 5pm
Where: Sandringham Yacht Club, Jetty Rd, Sandringham.
Entry cost: Gold coin
Parking: Jetty Road, Sandringham (gold coin)
Further information: Richard Hewett Ph: (03) 9530 6569.
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- Australian Hobie Titles Final Report - It was a great series and a credit to the hosts Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. But the success of any championships can be measured by the sailor’s faces and there are plenty of smiling faces around the boat park.
- Nicorette Take Line Honours in the 23rd Strathfield Pittwater and Coffs Harbour Offshore Race - With her distinctive green hull glistening in the fading afternoon sunlight, Nicorette crossed the finish line at 19:10:17 to take line honours in the 23rd Strathfield Pittwater and Coffs Harbour Offshore race.
- Solo Yachtswoman to Launch New 75-foot Trimaran in Sydney - Ellen MacArthur's new 75-foot solo trimaran is the next major project for the 27 year-old sailor who shot to fame in 2001 after finishing second in the 'Everest' of solo races races - the non-stop round the world Vendée Globe race.
- Tasmanian Frazer Read Wins Sharpies After Last Day’s Racing Abandoned - Tasmanian boats City Motors Volkswagon, skippered by Frazer Read, and Impact, with Warren Young on the helm, have provisionally finished first and second in the Australia Post 61st National Sharpie Championship in Hobart.
- Final Olympic Nomination Regatta for Nine Olympic Classes Starts This Weekend - For many of the Olympic class sailors this regatta will be the fourth and final Olympic Nomination Regatta.
- Steve Allen Shows His Winning Style at Formula Windsurfing Championships - The World Champion, Steve Allen, was never threatened, winning all four races for four points.
- Bethwaite, Kosmala, Gojnich Win Final Olympic Nomination Regatta - Bethwaite and crew had a fantastic regatta and their second placing means they secured the most number of points against the other women's crews to win their third Olympic Nomination regatta.
- One Second Win Gives Dragon Class Trophy to Matt Whitnall - Sydney yachtsman Matt Whitnall won the prestigious Ted Albert Memorial Trophy for the classic International Dragon class on Sydney Harbour on a countback of placings.
- Rechichi and Parkinson Hold 420 Ladies World Championship Trophy Aloft - They notched up an incredible six wins from 12 races for series points of 43, after two race drops, to deservedly win the title.
- 2003/4 Moth Nationals Final Report - Not only did Rohan Veal defend his National Title but he did it with eight straight wins by margins from three to almost eight minutes over some of the best conventional Moth sailors in the world.
- Ichi Ban Wins Battle of New and Old on the Derwent River - The Sydney yacht Ichi Ban provided Tasmanian yachtsman Roger Hickman with his third successive winning boat in the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania’s third annual Boags Sailing South Race Week.
- Australian Crew win 11 Meter World Championship - 2004 Sydney boat Tempnet has clinched the Corum World 11-Metre sailing championships becoming the first Australian crew to take the prestigious title.
- Three Clubs Regatta - The race will be held on Easter Sunday. On Easter Saturday race yachts are welcome to race in the Yachties Saturday races and cruisers will do a cruise in around the lake to familiarise themselves with the lake and local clubs
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Job Opportunities for Instructors and Coaches
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