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Ichi Ban: Copyright Daniel Forster / Rolex Nautical E-News - October  
 
 
 

                                        

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.

Welcome to Yachting Australia's new look E-news. Click on a hyper-linked headline to read a story that interests you!


Yachting Australia News

2005-08 Racing Rules of Sailing - There have been a number of important changes made to the 2005-08 Racing Rules. Click the headline above to find out more, including where and when the rule book can be purchased.

2004 Disabled Sailor of the Year Announced - Yachting Australia congratulates joint award winners Dan Fitzgibbon and Andrew Hartley.

MySailor User Tips - Did you know you have your own personal area on the Yachting Australia website?

High Performance News

Kovalenko Appointed as Yachting Australia Head Coach - Victor will take on the role of full time National Head Coach of the High Performance Program in preparation for the Beijing Olympic Games.

WA’s Golden Girl Changes Tack Sydney 2000 gold medallist Belinda Stowell has been appointed as Coach of the WAIS High Performance Sailing Program.

Tom King Elected AOC Athletes Commission Chairman - This is great news for the sport of sailing. Many congratulations to Tom on his election and very best wishes in the role.

Competition News

Team and Match Racing Recommendations - Both Committees met in July at the Australian Schools Team Racing Championship. Click on the headline to read about the key recommendations.

IRC Rules Changes 2005 - will take effect in Australia from 1st July 2005.

Measurement: International Classes - Is your class conducting a national championship during the upcoming sailing season? Ensure that you have your official certificates issued early to avoid the Christmas rush.

OnBoard

Club of the Month - Bribie Island Sailing Club, QLD

Yachting Australia and Yachting Queensland welcome Bribie Island Sailing Club (BISC) as the latest Queensland club to become an OnBoard Partner.

Our OnBoard Club of the Month section recognises the initiatives and activities Yacht Clubs around Australia are introducing to assist OnBoard participants and create pathways to further sailing opportunities. What is OnBoard?

Around the Country

Try Sailing - On Sunday 7th November members of the public are invited to try our sport at their local participating Yacht Club.

Sail Melbourne 2005 - Do you like good breeze and top competition? Terrific facilities and professional race management? The chance to race with some of the best sailors in the world? Come to Sail Melbourne 2005 – open to everyone.

Go for Gold 2004 - Yachting Australia's Head Coach Victor Kovalenko and High Performance Coaches Mike Fletcher and Erik Stibbe will be attending this unique 'coaching regatta' from November 26-28. The format of this event sees established sailors take part alongside the nation’s emerging talent, whilst coaches move around the course.

Tuggerah Lakes Club Race Officer Course - All members are invited to attend a Course on Saturday the 6th of November. The course gives all participants accreditation as a Club level Race Officer.

Hang 12 Exhibition and Auction - Clean Ocean Foundation, with the help of Christie's auction house has asked 12 of Australia's most cutting artists to transform 12 surfboard 'canvasses' into works of art.

National Marine Safety Conferences and Workshops - The NMSC will be holding its major forum next year in Hobart, Tasmania.

Holdfast Trainer Sailing on Adelaide Channel 7 - The segment will air on Sunday 14th November at 5.30pm. Don’t forget to tune in and watch the kids sailing on TV.

Membership Benefits

Partner of the Month: Mortage Force - one of Australia’s leading Mortgage Broking companies is supporting Yachting Australia, and your local club, by rebating 15% of upfront commissions earned on any Yachting Australia referral back to the sport for National Club Development activities. Find out more by clicking the headline.



The Yachting Australia National Membership Scheme has a great range of benefits for the 2004/2005 membership year. Our benefit loyalty partners offer a wide range of great discounts, offers and monthly specials specifically for Yachting Australia members.

October News Round Up
More October news can be found here.

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