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News Archive
January, 2009
Boating Summit Down Under shapes up for world view The National Marine Safety Committee (NMSC)’s Summit on recreational boat standards will provide an insight into how the standards used in the world market are changing to meet today’s challenges
The National Marine Safety Committee (NMSC)’s Summit on recreational boat standards will provide an insight into how the standards used in the world market are changing to meet today’s challenges. The Summit Down Under, to be held on 21-22 May on Queensland’s Gold Coast, will feature speakers from the international standards committee on small craft (ISO/TC188), which is meeting on the Gold Coast just prior to the Summit. The Summit coincides with the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and gives marine industry delegates the chance to hear international experts discuss the latest developments in recreational boating standards and how they will affect the industry. NMSC CEO Ms Margie O’Tarpey said the NMSC has worked hard to improve basic safety standards for recreational boating in Australia and that the next step is to take a more prominent role in the international standards arena. “The Summit’s seminar planned for the 22 May will look into the harmonisation of standards as well as emerging safety issues affecting the design and construction of recreational boats and the impact of those issues on standards,” Ms O’Tarpey said. “Aligning the standards used in the US and Europe would make life a lot easier for everyone – including Australian companies “The Summit is a way of engaging our local recreational boating industry in discussion with their world counterparts”. Australian based ISO Small Craft Committee Chairman Nik Parker explained that the TC188 is currently working on standards covering safety topics including structure (specifically keels), stability (with a focus on multihulls and smaller boats), fire protection (including CO detection) and new technologies such as ‘fly-by-wire’ steering systems and engine emissions. “We are familiar with both the EU and US requirements and all boats leaving the factory, irrespective of whether local or EU bound, are CE Certified,” Mr Langdown said. “However, the interpretation and application of both European and US requirements is challenging to say the least. “The Summit will help explain how best to move forward to a common set of world standards.” Delegates can also attend the Summit Down Under dinner on the preceding night (21 May), as it is an ideal opportunity to meet with the ISO experts.
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Sailors honoured with Australia Day Awards Yachting Australia would like to congratulate the association’s members who were rewarded for their support and service to sailing with Medals of the Order of Australia (OAM) during the 2009 Australia Day celebrations Australian Sailing Team members Elise Rechichi and Tessa Parkinson were awarded the medal after their heroics at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games where they won gold in the 470 Women’s Class. Elise said that the award came as a complete surprise. "It was certainly not something I had expected, because it was something I had always associated with some sort of breakthrough in medicine or something like that," said Elise. "I was just doing my job, and the job was to get a medal at the Olympics - so to receive this is pretty special," she said. They were joined by fellow gold medalists Malcolm Page and Nathan Wilmot, who were Olympic champions in the 470 Men’s Class. The Medal of the Order of Australia capped off an amazing year for Page and Wilmot who dominated their competition across the globe on their way to Olympic gold. Also representing sailing in the 2009 Australia Day Honours List was Eli Demeny who received a Medal of the Order of Australia for services to people with disabilities through her work with Sailability Manly and various schools in the neighbouring area. Eli was a founding member of Sailability Manly and has been an integral part of the club’s success since its inception in 1997, holding positions including President, Commodore and Club Secretary.
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Gold medalist headlines strong fleet for 2009 Olympic 470 Class Australian Championships Malcolm Page and Mathew Belcher in action in their first race at Sail Melbourne Gold medalist headlines strong fleet for 2009 Olympic 470 Class Australian Championships Olympic sailing Gold medalist and Australian Sailing Team member Malcolm Page headlines a large fleet of competitors at the 2009 Olympic 470 Class Australian Championship beginning in Port Lincoln on Thursday, 22 January. Page, who famously won Gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games with Nathan Wilmot, will campaign the 2009 Australian Championship with new skipper Mathew Belcher. The Port Lincoln regatta is just the second for new pairing Page and Belcher after a first up victory at Sail Melbourne in December. They are looking forward to building a long and successful partnership as the sailing world looks ahead to London 2012. “Our new partnership is going very well so far with, things progressing easily and we’re happy with the level that we’re at, the team work has been great,“ said Page. “We’d love to come away from Port Lincoln with another title but Mathew and I know that there are some good, young, guys coming through the sport who are certainly going to push us along.” “In 2009 our main focus will be the World Championships so we’re looking to balance our commitments as we head into the European summer and pace ourselves towards The two have been working closely with members of the Australian Sailing Development Squad and this will continue throughout the upcoming championships. “Mathew and I have had a lot to do with the ASDS, helping out at camps throughout Page and Belcher are a part of an impressive 17 boat fleet which will contest 11 races, with the final races held on Australia Day. Page’s Gold medal victory in 2008 has seen an increased interest in the 470 class with the win inspiring sailors from across In what is set to be a close five days of racing home ground advantage will be with Port Lincoln sailor Georgina Kemp who will be alongside
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Do Not Risk Going Without a 406! Analogue 121.5 MHz beacons will no longer be detected by satellite from 1 February 2009 Analogue 121.5 MHz beacons will no longer be detected by satellite from 1 February 2009. The internationally owned satellites will be switched off and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority that coordinates all aviation and maritime search and rescue across To ensure your life and the lives of your family are safe during recreational activities on land, sea or in the air, it is essential to switch to a 406 MHz distress beacon immediately. While the 1 February 2009 cessation date has been widely known for some considerable time, the last minute rush by consumers to purchase a 406 MHz beacon has resulted in some shortage of supplies. If you are having difficulty purchasing a distress beacon, you should ensure your name is placed on a waiting list. Digital technology provides AMSA with a faster notification and more accurate location, enabling a quicker response to your distress situation. These include EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacons) for use on water, PLB (Personal Locator Beacons) for land use, and ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitters) in aircraft. If you continue to rely upon a 121.5 MHz analogue beacon in a distress situation rescue authorities may never hear you. 406 MHz beacons must be registered with AMSA. Registration is free and can be done on-line at the AMSA web site. When upgrading to a 406 MHz distress beacon it is essential that old analogue models are appropriately disabled and disposed of responsibly so that they do not trigger false alarms. Battery World shops provide free disposal. More advice about distress beacons is available from the AMSA web site: www.amsa.gov.au/beacons or by calling 1800 406 406.
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Champions Crowned at the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship 2009 122 boats, 177 competitors raced at this years’ pinnacle Australian youth sailing regatta, the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship which was conducted by the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club (MOFSC) Selection event for the 2009 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team
11th January ~ 2009 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Champions Crowned
122 boats, 177 competitors raced at this years’ pinnacle Australian youth sailing regatta, the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship which was conducted by the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club (MOFSC). The club is a hidden gem, some even saying it is the best sailing venue in Australia. The teams of officials and volunteers did a fantastic job of making sure everything ran smoothly. The Race Officers, Chris Kelly and Robin Olsen successfully ran all eleven scheduled races across the four days in a mixture of conditions with one lighter wind race in the morning gradient breeze and two strong wind races in the sea breeze each afternoon.
11 Champions were crowned across the five classes; Laser Radial, BIC Techno, 420, Laser 4.7 and 29er. Queensland produced the most winners this year with, Curtis Skinner winning in the Laser Radial Boys, Ashley Stoddart in the Laser Radial Girls, Luke Baillie in the BIC Techno Boys, Joanna Sterling in the BIC Techno Girls and the first Australian in the Laser 4.7 was Andrew Torpelund. Victoria was the next highest performing state, cleaning up in the 29er class with James Sly & Andrew Gillies winning the boys and Bec Tuma & Emma Louise Daly winning the girls and Alison Dale won the Laser 4.7 Girls. Western Australia won the Boys 420 title with David Gilmour and James Omay and South Australia won the Girls 420 title with Lauren Thredgold & Megan Soulsby.
Not only were there 11 National titles won here but this event also formed the final part of the selection for the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Sailing Team for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship which will be hosted in Buzios, Brazil from 9th to 18th July. The winners are: The OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team 2009:
Photo: The OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team 2009
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For the second time Yachting Australia also include the opportunity for competitor’s results to contribute to the ‘State Cup’. A perpetual trophy awarded to the best performing Australian state. The ‘State Cup’ is seen as an exciting initiative to further build the competitive experience and inter-state rivalries among the competitors who travel from across
The Nick Peate Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Sportsmanship was awarded by Nicks' mother, Janice Peate who gave a touching speach and awarded the prize to James Sly and Andrew Gillies in the 29er class for their show of sportsmanship on the race course, who despite being the right of way boat, held back from sailing through the gate to the finish to allow the Laser 4.7 to finish rounding the marks without causing any disruption.
Nick Peate won the 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship in the 29er but sadly died before he got to compete in the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship. It is the values of fair play and sportsmanship that Nick held dear, that this award aims to recognise.
Photo: Janice Peate awrds the 'Nick Peate Memorial Trophy' (Credit Kerina Puttman) The Jury have been busy on the water during the day and resolving protests by night. It is good to see 19 year old 470 sailor, Tristan Brown on the Jury at this regatta. Tristan explained what it is like, "It is tough work being on the Jury, the days are long and intense concentration is required the whole time. It’s been really interesting to see things through the Juries eyes and I’ve learned a lot like, where the hot spots are”
Photo: Jury in action in the protest room (Credit: YA) Full Results (Click here)
Windsurfing Event, BIC Techno 293Class:
Photo: Eamon Robertshaw winning the final two races and finishes 3rd overall (Credit: Vanessa Cornwall)
Local Freemantle windsurfer, Eamon Robertshaw won both the final races taking his heat win score tally to three and winning him self the bronze medal. This year’s Champion and winner of the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team Trials is The winner of the Girls Windsurfing Selection for the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team 2009 is Joanna Sterling, also from
Joanna said, "I only learned about the Youth Worlds a couple of months ago and now I am going, it's all happening so fast! I'm really excited!"
Results:
BIC Techno 293 Race 10:
BIC Techno 293 Girls Winners: 7 Joanna Sterling (QLD)
* 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth BIC Techno Boys Champion: Tom England (VIC) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth BIC Techno Girls Champion: NA
One-Person Dinghy Event, Laser Radial Class:
Photo: Laser Radial Girls and Boys Champions and OAMPS Insurance Brokers Austrlian Youth Team trials winners, Ashley Stoddart and Curtis Skinner both from Queensland. (Credit: YA)
Queenslands Curtis Skinner won the final race and took the overall title and also won selection to the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team 2009 along with his team mate, Ashley Stoddart. When the pair came ashore they were met by proud parents, coaches and friends and showered in Champaign before being thrown into the water by fellow competitors as part of the traditional end of regatta winning celebrations. "This is awesome! I'm going to Brazil, it's windy there too so I am really looking forward to it" Curtis told and he continued, "I finished 2nd in the trials last year to Tom Burton in the Laser which motivated me more to make it this time. All the hard work and hard hours of hiking has paid off, everything has fallen into place at the right time and I won! WHOOO!" Ashley was still in shock when she first got back to shore. "It hasn't sunk in yet. I've worked for this for so long and I looked at Gabrielle King winning for years and admired her so much that I didn't think I would ever be at that level but now I am!" The overall winner in the Laser Radial Girls after winning the first heat today is Elizabeth Yin from Singapore with Ashley second and Alex South (NSW) in third.
Laser Radial Race 10:
Laser Radial Girls Winners: 1 Elizabeth Yin (SIN)
* 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Girls Laser Radial Champion: Gabrielle King (NSW) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Boys Laser Radial Champion: Elliott Noye (TAS)
Two-Person Dinghy Event, 420 Class:
Photo: David Gilmour & James Omay, winners of the 420 Boys OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship 2009 (Credit: Greg Omay)
Photo: 420 Girls Champions, Lauren Thredgold/Megan Soulsby with second placed, Griselda khng/Cecilia Low (SIN) and thrid placed, Amy Kivell/Jacqueline Gurr (Credit: Kerina Puttman)
David Gilmour and James Omay lead the 420 fleet right from day one and winning the final race cemented their title win along with winning thm the selection to represent Australia at the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2009. In second place team was Justin Liu and Sherman Cheng from Singapore and in third, Matthew Jerwoon and Patrick Vos from Western Australia.
The 420 Girls title was won by Lauren Thredgold and Megan Soulsby from South Australia with the Singaporean Team of Griselda Khng and Cecilia Low in second and Amy Kivell & Jacqueline Gurr in third. The OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team trials was won on count back by Lauren Thredgold & Megan Soulsby over Amy Kivell & Jacqueline Gurr.
Results: 420 Race 10:
1 Griselda khng/Cecilia Low (SIN) 2 Justin Liu/Sherman Cheng (SIN) 3 Lauren Thredgold/Megan Soulsby (SA) 420 Race 11: 1 David Gilmour/James Omay (WA) 2 Griselda khng/Cecilia Low (SIN) 3 Karl Bromfield/Marcus CONWAY (NSW) 420 Boys Winners: 1 David Gilmour/James Omay (WA) 2 Justin Liu/Sherman Cheng (SIN) 3 Matthew Jerwood/Patrick Vos (WA) 420 Girls Winners:
1 Lauren Thredgold/Megan Soulsby (SA)
2 Griselda khng/Cecilia Low (SIN) 3 Amy Kivell/Jacqueline Gurr (VIC) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Boys Champion: David Gilmour & Andres Noe (WA) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Girls Champion: Sanne Koelemij & Breanna Vos (WA)
One-Person Dinghy Event, the Laser 4.7 Class:
Photo: Happy winner of the Laser 4.7, Nicolas Poree (FRA) (Credit: YA)
Photo: Laser 4.7 Girls Winner, Alison Dale (Credit: YA)
Winning the final race and the overall title was Nicolas Poree (FRA) who spoke enthusiastically about his three weeks racing in Queenslander, Andrew Torpelund was the top Australian and second overall in the Laser 4.7 Boys event ahead of Zac Pullen from Winning the first race today wasn't enough to defend
Results:
Laser 4.7 Race 10:
Laser 4.7 Girls Winners: 2 Martina Ciotti (WA) 3 Ashlie Lane (NT) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Boys Champion: Stephen Collings (VIC) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Girls Champion:
Two-Person Skiff Event, 29er Class:
Photo: 29er in action (Credit: Vanessa Cornwell)
Photo: 29er Winners (Credit: Kerina Puttman)
In the skiff event, James Sly and Andrew Gillies reclaimed the lead after scoring a 2nd and winning the final race. The team has sailed together for two years and hope to continue on together all the way to the Olympic Games in a 49er. When asked, why skiffs? They said, "Because they are fast and exciting!". The team had a hairy bottom mark rounding in the first race yesterday when they had a collision with a windsurfer, "We ended up with a chunk of BIC Techno hanging off our forestay! It wasn't our fault and put the pressure on us to pull back the ground we lost but we are used to that and have won which feels fantastic!"
Adam Glaskin and James Loughridge from WA finish 2nd with Angus Rankin and James Dahl in third.
Results:
29er Race 10:
Regatta Action in Images:
Photo: Launching (Credit: Vanessa Cornwall)
Photo: 420 sailors from NSW, Byron White & Jay Griffin (Credit: Victor Kovalenko)
Photo: 420 fleet (Credit: Greg Omay)
Photo: Laser Radial Fleet (Credit: Vanessa Cornwall)
Photo: Amy Kivell & Jacqueline Gurr (420) - Credit Greg Omay
The OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Champions 2009:
Laser Radial Boys - Curtis Skinner (QLD) Laser Radial Girls - Ashley Stoddart (QLD) BIC Techno 293 Boys - Luke Baillie (QLD) BIC Techno 293 Girls - Joanna Sterling (QLD) 420 Boys - David Gilmour & James Omay (WA) 420 Girls - Lauren Thredgold & Megan Soulsby (SA) 420 Mixed - Jack Oliver & Wendy Johnson (WA) Laser 4.7 Boys - Nicolas Poree (FRA) 1st AUS - Andrew Torpelund (QLD) Laser 4.7 Girls - Alison Dale (VIC) 29er Boys - James Sly & Andrew Gillies (VIC) 29er Girls - Bec Tuma & Emma Louise Daly (VIC)
Media Contact: Email: laura.baldwin@yachting.org.au Tel: 0450041644
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Day Three at the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship 20092009 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth ChampionshipSelection event for the 2009 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team
10th January 2009
The sea breeze kicked in earlier today giving the sailors three races in solid winds. This regatta has been a test of endurance and stamina with the strong sea breeze kicking in each day for most of the racing. The morning gardient breeze is lighter and the first race each day has been held in this wind so giving a variety of conditions and testing more skills.
The Optimist National Championship is running alongside this event to inspire the youngsters to continue onto youth level competition. With the two events coinciding at th same venue, the pathway to follow is clear to see with all the options there in front of the juniors; 1-Person Dinghy, 2-Person Dinghy, Skiff or Windsurfing. Many of the youth sailors interviewed this week explained that it was at this regatta when they were sailing Optimists that they first decided what they wanted to go onto sail next.
Stephen Bond of Ozi Opti has been stationed ashore to give assistance to any needy sailors, offering spares and repairs to the 124 boat fleet, whilst Performance Sailcraft Australia (PSA) has been running ‘Try Sailing & Windsurfing’ off the beach in the safety of the harbour. The flat water and sheltered winds make it an ideal location for the youngsters to try new skills. The two RS Fevas and two BIC Technos have been whizzing about all day every day.
With only two races remaining the pressure is being felt by some and has lifted from others. The final day of racing will see 12 Australian titles awarded and the conclusion of the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team Trials with one sailor in each of the following classes gaining selection to represent Australia in the most prestigious international event at youth level, the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship. The World Championship will be hosted in Brazil later this year.
* Morning: S/SW 8 - 12 knots Live Results (Click here) Windsurfing Event, BIC Techno 293Class:
There is no change to the overall leader board after today’s racing with Queensland's Luke Baillie still leading the charge after scoring a 1, 2, 2. Last year's Champion, Tom England from Victoria after winning the last two races. Local sailor, Eamon Robertshaw is thrilled to be in bronze medal position going into the final day. Eamon was able to get started in windsurfing after winning the, 'Peter Wainwright Memorial Award' for the 'most outstanding junior' and a grant of $1000 which he put towards buying a BIC Techno 293. With a coach like Beijing 2008 Olympic Coach, Arthur Brett it is easy to see why the youngster is gaining success so quickly. Results:
BIC Techno 293 Race 7: * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth BIC Techno Boys Champion: Tom England (VIC) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth BIC Techno Girls Champion: NA
One-Person Dinghy Event, Laser Radial Class:
With only two races remaining, fifteen year old Ashley Stoddart has the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team Trials in the Laser Radial Girls fleet all but sown up. The same can be said in the Laser Radial Boy’s trials with Curtis Skinner, also from
Results:
Laser Radial Race 7:
Laser RadialGirls Leader Board After Day Two: 1 Ashley Stoddart (QLD) 2 Elizabeth Yin (SIN) 3 Alex South (NSW) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Girls Laser Radial Champion: Gabrielle King (NSW) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Boys Laser Radial Champion: Elliott Noye (TAS)
Two-Person Dinghy Event, 420 Class:
Angus and Alex’s Teams Racing Coach educated them in the pathways and sold them on the Olympic Dream. Their preferred class is the 470 because “To win in a 470 is a tougher challenge than other classes because it requires more skills in tuning and racing, it’s not just a case of going fast”. Both boys’ eyes sparkled as they spoke and it is clear to see that they are hungry for success and sold on the sport of sailing. Angus credited their coach, Adrian Finglas saying, “ Red eyed from the sun and salt spray, Lauren Thredgold and Megan Soulsby from Results:
420 Race 7: 1 David Gilmour/James Omay (WA) 2 Matthew Jerwood/Patrick Vos (WA) 3 Sean Ott/Adam Lahey (QLD) 420 Race 8: 1 Matthew Jerwood/Patrick Vos (WA) 2 Sean Ott/Adam Lahey (QLD) 3 Karl Bromfield/Marcus CONWAY (NSW) 420 Race 9: 1 Matthew Jerwood/Patrick Vos (WA) 2 David Gilmour/James Omay (WA) 4 Sean Ott/Adam Lahey (QLD) 420 Overall: 1 David Gilmour/James Omay (WA) 2 Matthew Jerwood/Patrick Vos (WA) 3 Sean Ott/Adam Lahey (QLD) 4 Justin Liu/Sherman Cheng (SIN) 5 Angus Galloway/Alexander Gough (QLD) 6 Byron White/Jay Griffin (NSW) 7 Henry Say/James Owen-Smith (VIC) 8 Karl Bromfield/Mrcus CONWAY (NSW) 9 Lauren Thredgold/Megan Soulsby (SA) - 1st Grils 10 William Llewelyn/Harry Mighell (VIC) 420 Girl's Leader Board After Day Two:
1 Lauren Thredgold & Megan Soulsby (SA) 2 Aimee Negri & Breanna Vos (WA) 3 Griselda Khng & Cecilia Low (SIN) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Boys Champion: David Gilmour & Andres Noe (WA) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Girls Champion: Sanne Koelemij & Breanna Vos (WA)
One-Person Dinghy Event, the Laser 4.7 Class:
After winning five of the nine races, Nicolas Poree (FRA) has a 17 point lead over Tasmanian, Zac Pullen and Queenslander, Andrew Torpellund on equal points for the Laser 4.7 Championship podium places. Gaining in strength as the regatta goes on is Martina Ciotti (WA) who scored 5, 1, 2 today in the open fleet. This closed the gap on the leading lady, Alison Dale with just 3 points separating the two.
Results:
Laser 4.7 Race 7:
Laser 4.7 Girls Leader Board After Day Two: 1 Alison Dale (VIC) 2 Martina Ciotti (WA) 3 Ashlie Lane (NT) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Boys Champion: Stephen Collings (VIC) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Girls Champion:
Two-Person Skiff Event, 29er Class:
The 29er Skiffs had the wildest time out there today reaching exhilarating speeds. These boats look impressive to spectators with ther big colourful spinnakers and modern rigs. Adam Glaskin and James Loughridge (WA) dominated today by winning all three races. Still only 2 points behind the leaders are James Sly and Andrew Gillies (VIC) who have an 8 point cushion over Angus Rankin and James Dahl (QLD).
Results:
29er Race 7:
Today's Action in Images:
Photo: Junior sailors racing in the Optimist Championship run alongside the Youth Championship makes it clear for the youngsters to see what possibilities are open to them.
Photo: PSA 'Try Sailing' in RS Fevas & BIC Technos in the harbour
Photo: 420 fleet in action (Credit Greg Omay)
Photo: 29er Skiffs with their huge spinnakers reaching high speeds.
Racing Schedule for Day One (11th January): 10am – Laser Radial & 420 – Bravo Course 10:15am – 29er, BIC Techno & Laser 4.7 – Charlie Course
Key Event Information: Event: The OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship 2009 Venue: The Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club (MOFSC) in WA Dates: 6th – 11th January 6th – Registration 7th – Practice Race & Opening Ceremony 8th – Racing 9th – Racing 10th – Racing 11th – Racing & Presentation Ceremony Competing Classes: Laser 4.7 (Girls and Boys) Laser Radial (Girls and Boys) 420 (Girls, Boys & Mixed) 29er (Girls, Boys & Mixed) Bic Techno 293 Sailboard (Girls and Boys)
Event History: The first event was hosted just down the road in Rockingham in 1998 where 33 boats contested in 6 events, the event now regularly boats fleets of over 100. OAMPS Insurance Brokers has been the major sponsor of the Australian Youth Program for the last two years. With a strong base and excellent results we look forward to a partnership that ensures “Australian Bred Success” for many years to come.
Team Selection for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship: Not only are there National titles up for grabs but this event also forms part of the selection for the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Sailing Team for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship which will be hosted in Buzios, Brazil from 9th to 18th July.
Table to show the Events and Classes competing at the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship and the chosen Classes for qualification into the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Sailing Team;
About Mandurah: Mandurah was once a sleepy fishing village but now has a thriving population of 61,000. Situated an hours drive from Perth (74km) at the mouth of the Peel-Harvey Estuary, the City has built along the edge of the many waterways creating an attractive destination with plenty for visitors to discover and explore. Media Contact: Email: laura.baldwin@yachting.org.au Tel: 0450041644
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Day Two at the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship 20092009 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth ChampionshipSelection event for the 2009 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team
9th January 2009
The boat park comes alive first thing in the morning with enthusiastic sailors readying themselves and their equipment for the days racing. With three races scheduled each day, long days on the water are to be expected so plenty of food, water and sunscreen is required. It is good to look around the rigging area and see how professional all the teams are with their preparation. The state team leaders and coaches that are supporting the kids here are of the highest calibre, sharing their wealth of knowledge and expertise. The ‘Medal Maker’, Victor Kovalenko who has coached eight 470 teams to win Olympic Medals, five of them gold, spent two days here. It is wonderful to see the effect he has in inspiring the young sailors. Their body language radiates their excitement at being in the presence of such a legend and they hang, wide eyed on every word he says. The sun shone bright all day in the clear blue sky with temperatures reaching highs of 36 degrees. The sea breeze clocked in after race one. "The sea breeze was stronger today than yesterday, or maybe I am just more tiered today? It was one or the other, or both!" Elizabeth Yin from Singapore. Today's Weather Forecast: Windsurfing Event, BIC Techno 293Class: There is a new leader in the BIC Techno 293 after day two of racing with Luke Baillie (QLD) over taking last years Champion, Tom England (VIC) after winning the first and last race. The middle race today was won by the third placed Eamon Robertshaw (WA). Eamon was buzzing after winning his first ever heat, “It felt so good to win! I was sailing really well but I didn’t finish with much style as I got some weed stuck on my fin and slipped slowly sideways across the finish”. Fifteen year old Eamon was inspired to take up windsurfing when he saw the event at last years Championship where he was racing in the Optimist. An avid skateboarder, he felt windsurfing was ‘way more fun than sailing’ and has his heart set on moving onto an RS:X and is dreaming of racing at Olympic level. Sixteen year old, Joanna Sterling from Queensland is the leading lady and credits her four years windsurfing experience for her success at this regatta but says, “I have never sailed a boat or raced until I started in the BIC Techno 293 in November 2008 so this is all pretty new to me but I am really enjoying it”. Fellow Queenslander and training partner to Joanna, Luke Baillie is surprised to find himself in the lead after day two. Luke has been windsurfing seven years ago aged 10 and has mixed up slalom, speed & wave sailing but only took to the BIC Techno 293 two months ago. “My goal here is to have fun and my dream goal is to live in Hawii or here and windsurf everyday”. Results:
BIC Techno 293 Race 4: * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth BIC Techno Boys Champion: Tom England (VIC) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth BIC Techno Girls Champion: NA
One-Person Dinghy Event, Laser Radial Class:
Queensland’s, Curtis Skinner takes the lead after winning the final two races today, taking his heat win score to three. The defending Champion, Singaporean, Scott Sydney won the first heat and explained, “My goal is to be top 2 boys at this regatta so I am in a good place right now but we are only really half way through the event”. Scott Sydney actually lives in Sydney and trains out of Another Singaporean is leading the Laser Radial Girls. Seventeen year old, Elizabeth Yin who qualified her Country for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the 2008 Laser Radial World Championship by finishing 19th. Her team mate won the selection to go to the Games but this has only helped to motivate
Results:
Laser Radial Race 4:
Laser RadialGirls Leader Board After Day Two: 1 Elizabeth Yin (SIN) 2 Ashley Stoddart (QLD) 3 Alex South (NSW) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Girls Laser Radial Champion: Gabrielle King (NSW) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Boys Laser Radial Champion: Elliott Noye (TAS)
Two-Person Dinghy Event, 420 Class:
Beating all the boys to take the first heat of the day was Griselda Khng & Cecilia Low (SIN). Once the sea breeze kicked in the boys took back the lead with David Gilmour & James Omay winning the last two races and hold onto the overall lead. Angus Galloway & Alexander Gough (QLD) are second with Justin Liu & Sherman Cheng (SIN) in third. Results:
* 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Boys Champion: David Gilmour & Andres Noe (WA) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Girls Champion: Sanne Koelemij & Breanna Vos (WA)
One-Person Dinghy Event, the Laser 4.7 Class:
Results:
Laser 4.7 Race 4: Laser 4.7 Girls Leader Board After Day Two: 1 Alison Dale (VIC) 2 Ashlie Lane (NT) 3 Martina Ciotti (WA) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Boys Champion: Stephen Collings (VIC) * 2008 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Girls Champion:
Two-Person Skiff Event, 29er Class:
Results:
29er Race 4: Live Results (Click here)
Today's Action in Images: Photo: The Queensland 420 Team well prepared to stay hydrated. Photo: Protecting from the sun. Temperatures are set to rise to 36 degrees today. Photo: Close racing in the Laser Radial Class on day two of the Championship Photo: 29er, BIC Techno 293 and 420 in action on the water Photo: Coach, James Burman (Australian Sailing Development Squad sailor in the Laser Class) giving a debrief to his sailors after racing. Racing Schedule for Day One (10th January): 11am – Laser Radial & 420 – Bravo Course 11:15am – 29er, BIC Techno & Laser 4.7 – Charlie Course
Key Event Information: Event: The OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship 2009 Venue: The Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club (MOFSC) in WA Dates: 6th – 11th January 6th – Registration 7th – Practice Race & Opening Ceremony 8th – Racing 9th – Racing 10th – Racing 11th – Racing & Presentation Ceremony Competing Classes: Laser 4.7 (Girls and Boys) Laser Radial (Girls and Boys) Laser Full Rig (Boys) 420 (Girls, Boys & Mixed) 29er (Girls, Boys & Mixed) Bic Techno 293 Sailboard (Girls and Boys) Event History: The first event was hosted just down the road in Rockingham in 1998 where 33 boats contested in 6 events, the event now regularly boats fleets of over 100. OAMPS Insurance Brokers has been the major sponsor of the Australian Youth Program for the last two years. With a strong base and excellent results we look forward to a partnership that ensures “Australian Bred Success” for many years to come.
Team Selection for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship: Not only are there National titles up for grabs but this event also forms part of the selection for the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Sailing Team for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship which will be hosted in Buzios, Brazil from 9th to 18th July. Table to show the Events and Classes competing at the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship and the chosen Classes for qualification into the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Sailing Team;
Event ISAF Youth World Championship Classes National Championship Classes for qualification One-Person Dinghy Boys Laser Radial Laser Radial One-Person Dinghy Girls Laser Radial Laser Radial Two-Person Dinghy Boys 420 420 Two-Person Dinghy Girls 420 420 Boardsailing Boys RS:X 8.5m2 BIC Techno 293 Boardsailing Girls RS:X 8.5m2 BIC Techno 293 Multihull Open Hobie 16 with spinnaker Hobie 16 About Mandurah: Mandurah was once a sleepy fishing village but now has a thriving population of 61,000. Situated an hours drive from Perth (74km) at the mouth of the Peel-Harvey Estuary, the City has built along the edge of the many waterways creating an attractive destination with plenty for visitors to discover and explore. Media Contact: Email: laura.baldwin@yachting.org.au Tel: 0450041644
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First Day Report from the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship 20092009 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth ChampionshipSelection event for the 2009 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team
8th January 2009
Weather Today: The first 29er race stated on Charlie Course had to be abandonded due to a wind shift from 110 - 180 degrees. The Laser Radials got underway with a clean start on the second attempt aided by the use of the black flag by Race Officer, Chris Kelly. The first completed races of the day were held in a breeze of 8 - 11 knots from 180 degrees. The sea breeze came in for the following two races with winds in excess of 20 knots.
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Windsurfing Event, BIC Techno 293Class:
In the BIC Technos’ second appearance as the Windsurfing Class at this Championship the entries have increased from 5 to 9 with the Girls getting an event this year with 3 female entries. The competitors come from 4 different states showing that windsurfing is spreading. In some states such as NSW there has been a massive push to boost the sport with a team of enthusiasts of the highest calibre with three time Olympian and former World Champion, Jessica Crisp fronting a campaign to share her skills and knowledge with the next generation. Jessica runs training and racing, along with her Beijing Olympics training partner in the RS:X, Janice Stolstrom from To find out more, come along to the lawn between MHYC and MHASC on Friday 9th January.. Yachting Results: Windsurfing Boys Race One: 1 – Tom England (VIC) 2 – Scott Sharpe (WA) 3 – Eamon Robertshaw (WA) Windsurfing Boys Race Two: 1 – Luke Baillie (QLD) 2 – Tom England (VIC) 3 – Eamon Robertson (WA)
Windsurfing Boys Race Three: 1 – Luke Baillie (QLD) 2 – Tom England (VIC) 3 – Eamon Robertson (WA) Windsurfing Boys Leader Board After Day One: 1 – Tom England (VIC) 2 – Luke Baillie (QLD) 3 – Eamon Robertson (WA) * 2008 Champion: Tom England (VIC) Windsurfing Girls Race One: 1 – Rebecca Wyatt (NSW) 2 - Joanna Sterling (QLD) 3 - Emily Pettersson (WA) Windsurfing Girls Race Two: 1 – Joanna Sterling (QLD) 2 – Rebecca Wyatt (NSW) 3 – Emily Pettersson (WA)
Windsurfing Girls Race Three: 1 – Joanna Sterling (QLD) 2 – Rebecca Wyatt (NSW) 3 – Emily Pettersson (WA) Windsurfing Girls Leader Board After Day One: 1 – Joanna Sterling (QLD) 2 – Rebecca Wyatt (NSW) 3 – Emily Pettersson (WA) * 2008 Champion: NA
One-Person Dinghy Event, Laser Radial Class:
The fleet of 30 sailors come from two different Countries and six different states and is being lead by the two sailors from
Last year's Laser Radial champion, Gabrielle King and Laser Champion,Tom Burton are both at the regatta venue catching up with friends and offering advice to sailors as they are no longer youths. They are on a break between the Laser / Laser Radial National Championship and the Asia Pacific Regatta. Gabrielle added another gold medal to her collection with winning the Women’s title at the National Championship. The current leaders of the trials after the Laser Radial Class Championship in Freemantle last week are Ashley Stoddart in the girls and Curtis Skinner in the boys. After scoring 15, 3, 9 today in the combined boys and girls Laser Radial fleet, Ashley Stoddart (QLD) is just 2 points ahead of her rival, Alex South (NSW). Ashley talked through her races with the same relaxed manor in which she attacked the day with confidence, “I got a good start in the first race and rounded well at the top mark but the land and sea breeze began to fight making it really tricky and I lost places by the finish but in race two the sea breeze had set in and so after a bad start I was able to tack away quickly to clear my air and use my boat speed advantage to pull back up to 3rd by the end. The same was the case in the final race, again a bad start and a very deep first mark rounding but I pulled back up to 9th so I’m very happy with today. The wind and waves by the end were awesome!” Results: Laser Radial Girls Race One: 1 – Elizabeth Yin (SIN) 2 – Alex South (NSW) 3 – Ashley Stoddart (QLD) Laser Radial Girls Race Two: 1 – Ashley Stoddart (QLD) 2 – Alex South (NSW) 3 – Elizabeth Yin (SIN) Laser Radial Girls Race Three: 1 – Elizabeth Yin (SIN) 2 – Ashley Stoddart (QLD) 3 – Alex South (NSW) Laser Radial Girls Leader Board After Day One: 1 – Elizabeth Yin (SIN) 2 – Ashley Stoddart (QLD) 3 – Alex South (NSW) 2008 Champion: Gabrielle King (NSW)
Laser Radial Boys Race One: 1 – Michael Vincent (NSW) 2 – Martin Wright (WA) 3 – Mitchell Kennedy (QLD) Laser Radial Boys Race Two: 1 – Curtis Skinner (QLD) 2 – Scott Sydney (NSW) 3 – Christopher Jones (TAS) Laser Radial Boys Race Two: 1 – Curtis Skinner (QLD) 2 – Elliott Noye (QLD) 3 – Mark Whittington (WA) Laser Radial Boys Leader Board After Day One: 1 – Scott Sydney (NSW) 2 – Mark Whittington (WA) 3 – Mitchell Kennedy (QLD) 2008 Champion: Elliott Noye (TAS)
Two-Person Dinghy Event, 420 Class:
The Singapore Team has 11 boats competing in the 420 fleet of 45 entries, an impressive turn out. The 2006 Optimist World Championship Silver Medallist and Women’s World Champion, Griselda Khng wasn’t really happy with her days performance but was still enthusiastic about how much she enjoyed the days racing and explained, “We don’t have conditions like this in With just 8 months experience sailing in the 420, Griselda is showing huge potential for the future and is clear about her goals she explained, “This event together with the Australian 420 National Championship is the trials for the Singapore Team to compete at the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship, it’s my goal to win the trials and then to finish top three at the Worlds. My dream goal is to race at the Olympics”. Before sailing the 420, Griselda spent 7 months sailing a 29er. When asked which she prefers she answered, “I prefer the 420 because I like the technical side of the boat and I like that the helm holds the main sheet as it gives me better feel for the boat. In the 29er the crew does most of the work to sail the boat, the helm just holds the tiller and the jib. Having said that I do like the speed of the 29er and I would be happy to race either the 29erXX or 470 at the Olympic Games one day”. After a difficult opening race, Byron White and Jay Griffin (NSW) won the following two races. “Once the sea breeze kicked in at the end of the first race the conditions became rough out there, big winds of 20+ knots and big seas but that’s what we do best in so we were enjoying it”, Byron commented. Jay continued to explain the reasons for their success, “We got good starts, winning the bias pin end of the line in race two and just down from the pin in race three. The left paid once the sea breeze kicked in and we were fast”. The pair teamed up only six months ago but have been friends for years after meeting through the CYCA Youth Match Race program they share common goals, to win the Olympics, the World Match Race Tour and the
David Gilmour & James Omay from WA lead after scoring 2, 3, 5. After winning the opening race, Angus Galloway & Alexander Gough from QLD are just 2 points behind the leaders and one point infront of Byron White & Jay Griffin from NSW. Results: 420 Boys Race One: 1 – Angus Galloway & Alexander Gough (QLD) 2 – David Gilmour & James Omay (WA) 3 – Justin Liu & 420 Boys Race Two: 1 – Byron White & Jay Griffin (NSW) 2 – Matthew Jerwood & Patrick (WA) 3 – David Gilmour & James Omay (WA) 420 Boys Race Three: 1 – Byron White & Jay Griffin (NSW) 2 – Angus Galloway & Alexander Gough (QLD) 3 – Henry Say & (VIC) 420 Boys Leader Board After Day One: 1 – David Gilmour & James Omay (WA) 2 – Angus Galloway & Alexander Gough (QLD) 3 – Byron White & Jay Griffin (NSW) 2008 Champion: David Gilmour & Andres Noe (WA) 420 Girls Race One: 1 – Griselda Khng & Cecilia Low (SIN) 2 – Aimee Negri & Breanna Vos (WA) 3 – Amy Kivell & Jacqueline Gurr (VIC) 420 Girls Race Two: 1 – Lauren Thredgold & Megan Soulsby (SA) 2 – Amiee Negri & Breanna Vos (WA) 3 – Amy Kivell & Jacqueline Gurr (VIC) 420 Girls Race Three: 1 – Aimee Negri & Breanna Vos (WA) 2 – Lauren Thredgold & Megan Soulsby (SA) 3 – Griselda Khng & Cecilia Low (SIN) 420 Girls Leader Board After Day One: 1 – Aimee Negri & Breanna Vos (WA) 2 – Griselda Khng & Cecilia Low (SIN) 3 – Amy Kivell & Jacqueine Gurr (VIC) 2008 Champion: Sanne Koelemij & Breanna Vos (WA)
One-Person Dinghy Event, the Laser 4.7 Class:
In the Laser 4.7 Class 30 boats are competing from 4 different Countries, AUS, NOR, FRA and SIN. There are 10 female and 20 male sailors. Last years winners, Ashlie Lane (NT) and Stephen Collings (TAS) are both back again to defend their titles. Results: Laser 4.7 Boys Race One: 1 – Harald Faste (NOR) 2 – Nicolas Poree (FRA) 3 – Stephen Collings (VIC) Laser 4.7 Boys Race Two: 1 – Nicolas Poree (FRA) 2 – Nicholas Howe (NSW) 3 – Andrew Torpelund (QLD) Laser 4.7 Boys Race Three: 1 – Nicolas Faste (FRA) 2 – Alexander Knight (AUS) 3 – Matt Wearn (WA) Laser 4.7 Boys Leader Board After Day One: 1 – Nicolas Poree (FRA) 2 – Nicholas Howe (NSW) 3 – Alexander Knight (AUS) 2008 Champion: Stephen Collings (VIC) Laser 4.7 Girls Race One: 1 – Alison Dale (VIC) 3 – Samantha Charlwood (WA) Laser 4.7 Girls Race Two: 2 – Alison Dale (VIC) 3 – Ella Evans (QLD) Laser 4.7 Girls Race Three: 1 – Alison Dale (VIC) 2 – Martina Ciotti (WA) Laser 4.7 Girls Leader Board After Day One: 1 – Alison Dale (VIC) 3 – Samantha Charlwood (WA) 2008 Champion:
Two-Person Skiff Event, 29er Class:
The 29er Class will not be a part of the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship this year but will be back the following year. As it is not a selection event for the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team this years numbers are down with only 9 entries. The overnight leaders, Angus Rankin and James Dahl have still come all the way from Queensland and there are 4 entries from Victoria including the only female entry.
Jack Lloyd and James Lainson won the opening heat and sit in second place overnight. James Sly and Andrew Gillies won the second heat and sit in 4th place behind Adam Glaskin and James Loughridge who won the final heat of the day.
Results: 29er Race One: 1 – Jack Lloyd & James Lainson (VIC) 2 – Angus Rankin & James Dahl (QLD) 3 – Sean Carr & Jesse Craig (WA) 29er Race Two: 1 – James Sly & Andrew Gillies (VIC) 2 – Adam Glaskin & James Laughridge (WA) 3 – Jack Lloyd & James Lainson (VIC) 29er Race Three: 1 – Adam Glaskin & James Laughridge (WA) 2 – Angus Rankin & James Dahl (QLD) 3 – Daniel Roberts & Leo Showell (WA) 29er Leader Board After Day One: 1 – Angus Rankin & James Dahl (QLD) 2 – Jack Lloyd & James Lainson (VIC) 3 – Adam Glaskin & James Laughridge (WA) 2008 Champion: NA
Action in Images:
Photo: Mayor of Mandurah Opens the 2009 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Championship with a suprisingly loud bang for the size of the canon!
Photo: Young onlookers watch the fleets launch for the first day of racing. When asked what their favourite boat was they both said, "the fastest one with the spinnaker!"
Photo: Ashley Stoddart from Queensland launching for the first day of racing. Ashley is leading the trials for a place on the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team 2009 after the Laser Radial Class Championship last week in Freemantle, WA.
Racing Schedule for Day One (9th January): 11am – Laser Radial & 420 – Bravo Course 11:15am – 29er, BIC Techno & Laser 4.7 – Charlie Course
OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team 2009 Trials Leader Board Going Into This Final Trials Regatta;
Laser Radial Girls:
Laser Radial Boys:
420 Boys:
The Windsurfing Boys and Girls OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team representatives will be the first boy and first girl at this regatta.
Key Event Information: Event: The OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship 2009 Venue: The Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club (MOFSC) in WA Dates: 6th – 11th January 6th – Registration 7th – Practice Race & Opening Ceremony 8th – Racing 9th – Racing 10th – Racing 11th – Racing & Presentation Ceremony Competing Classes: Laser 4.7 (Girls and Boys) Laser Radial (Girls and Boys) Laser Full Rig (Boys) 420 (Girls, Boys & Mixed) 29er (Girls, Boys & Mixed) Bic Techno 293 Sailboard (Girls and Boys)
Event History: The first event was hosted just down the road in Rockingham in 1998 where 33 boats contested in 6 events, the event now regularly boats fleets of over 100. OAMPS Insurance Brokers has been the major sponsor of the Australian Youth Program for the last two years. With a strong base and excellent results we look forward to a partnership that ensures “Australian Bred Success” for many years to come.
Team Selection for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship: Not only are there National titles up for grabs but this event also forms part of the selection for the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Sailing Team for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship which will be hosted in Buzios, Brazil from 9th to 18th July.
Table to show the Events and Classes competing at the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship and the chosen Classes for qualification into the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Sailing Team;
About Mandurah: Mandurah was once a sleepy fishing village but now has a thriving population of 61,000. Situated an hours drive from Perth (74km) at the mouth of the Peel-Harvey Estuary, the City has built along the edge of the many waterways creating an attractive destination with plenty for visitors to discover and explore. Media Contact: Email: laura.baldwin@yachting.org.au Tel: 0450041644
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Australian Sailing Team Contract Coaches - Expressions of Interest The AST is now calling for expressions of interest for contract coaching positions. The Australian Sailing Team (AST) was established in 2005 with a view to providing a greater focus on winning medals in sailing at the Olympic Games. The AST is the official national representative sailing team for the Olympic classes and comprises of the best sailors in their classes in Australia. In 2008 Australia won 2 gold and 1 silver medal at the Olympic Games, second best performing nation. The AST is now working towards London 2012 with the aim to be the number one nation. To achieve this, the AST is currently recruiting coaches for a number of classes, including women’s match racing, and is calling for expressions of interest from coaches in Australia and around the world. The positions will be on a contract basis with a small retainer paid and then the number of days per annum negotiated for each class. Consideration will be given to those with appropriate coaching qualifications. If you are interested in working with one of the world’s best sailing teams, then please submit an expression of interest detailing:
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Preparations Underway at the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship2009 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship Selection event for the 2009 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team
7th January 2009:
The magnificent Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club opened its’ doors for the final day of registration. The hustle and bustle started early with competitors finalising their preparations before the practise race that started at 2pm today. With a ridge of high pressure is developing south of the state, strong sea breezes are expected until the final day of racing. Race Officer, Chris Kelly is preparing his team to get most of the 11 races completed before Sunday due to the light and variable breeze forecast that day. The regatta is therefore shaping up to be a test of strong wind skills, fitness and endurance.
The Club Commodore, Gerry Pieterson has reason to be proud of his club as the facilities are fantastic. For the sailors there are large open rigging lawns, a specially built harbour for safe launching straight out to the pristine waters of Comet Bay, changing rooms and cafes. For the parents and support staff and volunteers there is an impressive sized bar and seating area.
Last years OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team 29er helm, Byron White is back this year with a new class and crew. The 15 year old from Sydney won the silver medal at the 2008 29er World Championships and finished 5th with his crew Rhys Mara at the 2008 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship in Denmark. This year Byron is sailing the 420 with Jay Griffin. The pair finished 5th in the Australian 420 Class Championship last week which was hosted at Royal Perth Yacht Club. Byron is feeling confident going into the final round of the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Team Trials, “We have great speed in these conditions. We really like the strong winds and big waves. I think it’s going to be a good event, it’s been very well organised so far”.
Chasing Byron and Jay after finishing 6th at the 420 Class Championship are Karl Bromfield and Marcus Conway from NSW. Marcus excitedly explained how his result qualified him to compete at the 2009 420 Class World Championship in Lake Garda. “Now to qualify for the Youth Worlds would be the icing on the cake. We are currently 5th in the trials so there is a chance. It’s been really great experiencing different racing conditions at these two event venues and it should mix things up a bit. We had flat water on the Swan River last week at Class Nationals and this week we have big waves. We like the big waves best”. Marcus is planning to follow his twin brothers into the 470 fleet next year.
Leading the 420 Class in the 2009 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Team Trials are In the women’s 420 fleet, Lauren Thredgold and Megan Soulsby, members of Adelaide Sailing Club are preparing themselves for their third Australian Youth Championship and are hoping it will be third time lucky. “We are 2nd in the trials for the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Youth Team after the Australian 420 Class Championship behind Amy Kivell and Jaqueline Gurr. This is my last chance as I turn 18 next year” Lauren continued, “After this my goal is to be as good as Tessa Parkinson and Elise Rechichi, the 470 Olympic Gold Medallists!” Weather Link (Click here)
Today's Action in Images:
 Photo: Measurer, Barry Johnson
 Photo: Coaches including Yngling Olympic Coach and Queensland State High Performance Manager, Adian Finglas and sailors including Australian Sailing Development Squad Laser Radial sailor, Ashley Stoddart from Queensland, study the changes to the Sailing Instructions.
 Photo: Sailors Briefing, welcome and lots useful information and explanations.
 Photo: PSA Regatta Support, assisting sailors with spares and repairs.
 Photo: Launching for the Invitiation Race that proved to be a challenge for the Race Officers as the sea breeze established.
Racing Schedule for Day One (8th January): 11am – Laser Radial & 420 – Bravo Course 11:15am – 29er, BIC Techno & Laser 4.7 – Charlie Course
Key Event Information: Event: The OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship 2009 Venue: The Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club (MOFSC) in WA Dates: 6th – 11th January 6th – Registration 7th – Practice Race & Opening Ceremony 8th – Racing 9th – Racing 10th – Racing 11th – Racing & Presentation Ceremony Competing Classes: Laser 4.7 (Girls and Boys) Laser Radial (Girls and Boys) Laser Full Rig (Boys) 420 (Girls, Boys & Mixed) 29er (Girls, Boys & Mixed) Bic Techno 293 Sailboard (Girls and Boys)
Event History: The first event was hosted just down the road in Rockingham in 1998 where 33 boats contested in 6 events, the event now regularly boats fleets of over 100. OAMPS Insurance Brokers has been the major sponsor of the Australian Youth Program for the last two years. With a strong base and excellent results we look forward to a partnership that ensures “Australian Bred Success” for many years to come.
Team Selection for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship: Not only are there National titles up for grabs but this event also forms part of the selection for the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Sailing Team for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship which will be hosted in Buzios, Brazil from 9th to 18th July.
Table to show the Events and Classes competing at the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship and the chosen Classes for qualification into the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Sailing Team;
About Mandurah: Mandurah was once a sleepy fishing village but now has a thriving population of 61,000. Situated an hours drive from Perth (74km) at the mouth of the Peel-Harvey Estuary, the City has built along the edge of the many waterways creating an attractive destination with plenty for visitors to discover and explore. Media Contact: Email: laura.baldwin@yachting.org.au Tel: 0450041644
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