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May Nautical Newsletter
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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.
Line the foreshores of Sydney Harbour at approximately 2:45pm to watch this memorable event which will be filmed live and broadcasted all over the world. Australia is the first country outside Greece to host the relay and spectators are encouraged to join in the spirit. A Marine Notice issued by Waterways was published in the Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday 29 May 2004 instructing spectator vessels of exclusive areas and times - information can be obtained from the Waterways Boating Information Line on 131 256.
MyWebsite Launched in NSW Yachting New South Wales have committed to the rolling out of MyWebsite in their state. MyWebsite is a new service offered by Yachting Australia and managed by Bellevue IT, to provide cost effective websites and hosting for affiliated clubs, classes and training centres. MyWebsite encompasses the technology that has successfully driven the Yachting Australia and Member Yachting Association (MYA) websites (Yachting Queensland excluded). For clubs, classes and training centres without a website, the MyWebsite service will be of enormous benefit in providing a user friendly tool that allows you to develop, maintain and update a unique site of your own. For more information on how to access MyWebsite please visit - www.yachting.org.au/mywebsite.
Peter Merritt, President of Yachting Victoria, recently announced the appointment of Ross Kilborn as the new Chief Executive Officer of Yachting Victoria. Ross has been involved in yachting in Victoria for nearly 30 years. He has sailed off the beach, trailable and keel boats. He is currently an active catamaran sailor at Port Melbourne Yacht Club, where he is also Principal of the Sailing School.
One of Yachting Australia's 2004 National Olympic Squad members has made it big time! Forget the newspapers, Australian Sailing, even the Australian Sports Industry Awards, it's 'Dolly Magazine'.
Australian Crew Crowned 470 World Champions Last year they finished second at the World Championship in Cadiz, this year they strived to do one better in Zadar, Croatia, and succeeded. Australia’s Nathan Wilmot (AIS/NSWIS) and Malcolm Page (AIS/NSWIS) were crowned the world’s newest sailing champions taking out their first 470 class title.This win will be a big boost of confidence for the Aussie pair now preparing for the European Championships in Warnemunder, Germany.
Two Aussies Finish Top Ten at At the recent Laser World Championship Michael Blackburn (AIS/NSWIS) and Tom Slingsby (NSW) finished 3rd and 7th respectively. Blackburn battled with Robert Scheidt (BRA) for the top spot the entire regatta. The pair showcased some exciting and competitive 'match racing' - Scheidt eventually securing his 7th world title in the class. Youngster Tom Slingsby proved he is an up and coming star finishing 7th, ahead of many of the more experience Laser class sailors. Placed second going into the final day of racing Blackburn still had a shot at the title, Read Blackburn's wrap up report on the Yachting Australia website. In other World Championship news Nicky Bethwaite (AIS/NSWIS), Kristen Kosmala (AIS/NSWIS) and Karyn Gojnich (AIS/NSWIS) recently finished 9th at the Yngling Worlds in Spain. 2005 ISAF Youth Policy At the May meetings in Sydney, the Selection Policy for 2005 ISAF Youth World Championships was approved by the Yachting Australia Board. Click here to view the policy.
National Events
See the National Calendar pages of the Yachting Australia website for updates. Changes to National Policies
There have been minor amendments made to two national policies - Hosting World Championships in Australia and National Class Association Affiliation. These changes have been made to maintain their currency with ISAF and Yachting Australia requirements. Details are available on the Class Association page of the Yachting Australia website. National Officiating Program Seminars
Yachting Australia are conducting two Seminars under the National Officiating Program in the near future. The National Race Officer Seminar is to be held in Sydney 26 and 27 June, and the National Team Racing Umpire Seminar is to be held in Adelaide 5 and 6 July. TRAINING NEWS Instructor Insurance Cover Improved Yachting Australia has recently conducted a thorough review of the Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Policy which is provided as a benefit of Registration for Instructors and Coaches. Yachting Australia is very grateful to Yachting New South Wales and the sub-committee of their State Training Committee who has been involved in the rewrite of the TL4 - National Yacht Cruising Scheme.
Job Opportunity - Public Relations Officer, Yachting NSW
Sound interesting? Click here for more information. Gold Coasters Setting Sail for Gold Two of Australia's up and coming stars, 20-year-old Lydia Allen and 19-year-old Rayshele Martin, recently announced a new sponsorship deal with Sports Super Centre (SSC), in Queensland. To compliment their gruelling sailing schedule, SSC has given the girls full access to all of its state-of-the-art facilities, to ensure they are in peak fitness for the World 470 Junior Championships in Italy later this year. Read more about the girls and the sponsorship here. NSW Youth Squad April Camp
While the squad camp was intensive, it also offered the group a great opportunity to meet one another and benefit from each other’s experience and knowledge.
Interested in Race Management? Yachting New South Wales is holding a series of Race Management courses during winter, with the aim of bringing more people into the Race Management Career Path, and educating those already working within it. The courses provide an excellent opportunity to achieve formal accreditation, keep in touch with latest practices and information, and liase in an informal atmosphere with other Race Officials.
South Australian Secondary Schools Team Racing Championship One of the biggest Youth Sailing Regattas held in Australia, was hosted by the Streaky Bay Sailing Club in April. The South Australian Secondary Schools Sailing State Titles was a glowing success, with a record of twenty four teams from across the State entering. St Joseph’s Green Team, from Port Lincoln made a last minute bid on the final day, to defeat favourites Victor Harbour to the State Title. The two winning state teams will now represent South Australia at the national titles, held at Goolwa, in the July School Holidays.
Founded in the 1950's Victor Harbour Yacht Club has a strong tradition in multihulls. Situated on Bridge Terrace Victor Harbour, within the boundaries of South Australia's premier resort town, the club boasts clean waters and traffic free sailing. The clubs off the beach fleet includes a large Sharpie fleet, Arrows and Arafura Cadets, large Catamaran Classes, Lasers, Cherubs, Sabres, 505's and 420's. The sailing calendar runs from October to April with programmed State Heats, Handicap and Club Championship events. The club sponsors a large Secondary School Team Sailing group from Victor Harbour High School who train at the club. Facilities Bar BBQ Area Clubhouse Function Centre Hall Hire Launching Ramp - sand Member Parking Playground Rigging - lawn Showers PARTNER OF THE MONTH Cellarmasters: The Wine Cellar Cellarmasters: The Wine Cellar offer a comprehensive, convenient and cost-effective range of wine and wine-related services to wine drinkers. It's because of our commitment to quality and high levels of service that we have become the largest wine club in Australia, and the largest provider of home-delivered wines in the world. Our 100% money back guarantee also applies to every case that leaves our building. This means that if for what ever reason you don’t enjoy a Cellarmaster wine you will be refunded the value of the wine no questions asked – it’s risk free wine buying! The proof of the vino is in the drinking. If you’d like to know more about Cellarmasters: The Wine Cellar or the wines we sell, give one of our wine consultants a ring on 1800 505 250. They’ll be only too happy to help. You could also visit our recently voted ‘Best Online Wine Retailer’ web site at www.cellarmasters.com.au. Look out for the latest offer for Yachting Australia members or take advantage of the offer included here. Purchase the Yachting Australia Mixed Dozen for just $129.95* and get a free case of Crown Lager (value $44.99). Your mix will include 6 red and 6 white wines available at the time with a minimum of $40 savings. You also enjoy 6 months free membership to Cellarmasters: The Wine Cellar. Call 1800 505 250 and quote the code MQHYA13-HY to order. * Plus delivery. Operated by Cellarmaster Wines Pty Limited ABN 95 076 727 949. Licence No. 51205679. Our privacy policy will be explained when you call.
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