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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 sites.
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ISAF votes for Olympic strategy overhaul
A major overhaul for ISAF's approach to Olympic sailing looks set to come into fruition after the Council accepted the need for an overall strategy towards the Olympic Sailing Competition.

Sail Brisbane Wrap-Up
Sail Brisbane - the first leg of the 2008 Sail Down Series has concluded.

Notice of Race & Entry now available online for the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship 2009
Early entry now extended for two weeks, now finishing on the 12th December.

2009 to 2012 Yachting Australia Blue Book now available
The 2009 to 2012 Racing Rules of Sailing, also known as the “Blue Book”, has hit the shelves.

Sport Services

Major Sponsor Youth Development

Sport Services Update
An update from Glen Stanaway, Yachting Australia Sport Services Manager on recent national programs and non-Olympic high performance activities.

IRC processing for Christmas and New Year period – Critical Dates
Dates applicable for the submission, processing and issue of IRC Certificates for the Christmas and New Year period have now been released.

Malcolm Runnalls appointed to IRC Policy Steering Group
Malcolm Runnalls, Yachting Australia's IRC Chief Measurer has been appointed to the IRC Policy Steering Group which advises the IRC Technical Committee on issues of interest to owners.

Training and Participation Update
An update for Members, Students, Instructors and Training Centres on what is happening in training and participation around the country

Australian Sailing Team

NEW MEN’S 470 SAILING PARTNERSHIP ALREADY HAS EYES ON LONDON 2012
The Australian Sailing Team has a new Men’s 470 sailing partnership, as Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medallist Malcolm Page links with Mathew Belcher on a new four-year quest for glory.

Training Days – Sydney International Regatta - Updated
The Australian Sailing Team (AST) will be hosting training days on Sydney Harbour prior to the Sydney International Regatta next month.

Men's 470 Gold Medallists win NSWIS Team Athlete of the Year Award, Sailing named Program of the Year
Gold medallist Men’s 470 pair Nathan Wilmot and Malcolm Page were recently named Team Athletes of the Year at the NSW Institute of Sport Awards, with Sailing being named Program of the Year.

Inspirational Meeting of the Medallists at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Yachting Australia completed its’ ‘Meet the Medallists’ state tour last night in Queensland at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron with seven team members and a crowd of over 100 sailing enthusiasts who enjoyed the inspirational presentation opened by the President of Yachting Queensland, Ken Hurling.

Gill Australian Sailing Team merchandise polo shirts & special bag offer
Show your support for the AST by wearing the team shirt. Made by Gill and sold at numberous chandlries around the Country.

November Round Up

Kiwis take Bavaria International in dramatic final
New SOP for effective NSW Offshore Vessel Tracking
Kiteboarding World Championship sanctioned by ISAF
New ISAF Council Members announced
One Month to Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Start