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OutThere Sailing reaches out to new communities and build a sense of belonging

Australian Sailing’s OutThere Sailing program for teenagers is helping to get more Victorians experiencing sailing, especially those with greater barriers to participation. The OutThere Sailing program is aimed at 12- 17-year old’s who have never experienced sailing and windsurfing before or might have tried these sports when they were younger.

SAIL (Sudanese Australian Integrated Learning) visits Chelsea Yacht Club

SAIL (Sudanese Australian Integrated Learning) recently joined Chelsea Yacht Club as part of their SAIL Xtend program to experience the club’s Come and Try Sailing Experience. This collaboration highlights the club’s commitment to inclusivity and providing accessible opportunities for all communities to enjoy the sport of sailing.

Checks to stay upright

Boat owners are recommended to get periodic professional advice and perform more detailed checks of their boat’s keel and its integrity.
Safety

Certificate Deadlines for 2024

With the busy summer sailing season getting into full swing, it’s time to make sure your boat’s rating certificate(s) or measurement certificate are all in order.
Ratings

Weights for IRC

Endorsed IRC certificates are those where the weight and measurements have been checked to ensure they don’t favour any boat and the integrity of the competition is upheld.
Ratings racing rules

Things that make it go fast

The foils and hull, the rig and sails, all play a role in making your boat go fast and rate well under systems like CBH for trailerable and sportsboats, or IRC and ORC for the bigger boats.
Ratings