Tag: Sailing
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LEARN TO SAIL COURSE RELING IN SEAFARERS
One of the region’s oldest maritime institutions welcomed new seafarers aboard as part of their annual learn to sail program. The course proving so popular, some parents were on the wait list for over four months.
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WORLD’S BEST SAILORS TO DESCEND ON GOSFORD
Preparations are underway at Gosford Sailing Club for the New South Wales State Etchells championships. The event will see locals go up against world champions for a shot at the title.
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LAKE KEEPIT DOWN TO LAST DROPS AS SAILORS FLEE TO THE COAST
As the drought continues to be felt across the North West, water levels are getting lower and lower. It means that the region’s sailors are having to make an almost seven-hour round trip just to do what they love.
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THE FINAL DAY OF THE NACRA SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sails were hoisted high today for the final day of the Nacra National Sailing Championships. Hosts Forster pleased with how the event went, especially when a local sailor looked ready to come home with a win.
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FORSTER HOSTS NATIONAL SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Starting tomorrow the Great Lakes is hosting the national sailing championships in Forster. Competition is looking hot but sailors are worried the wind might not be on their side.
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WILD OATS XI DENIES LAKE MACQUARIE SAILORS A WIN
The win by Wild Oats XI in the Sydney to Hobart, denied three Lake Macquarie sailors victory. Tom Addis grabbed second aboard Black Jack, while Kyle Langford was third on Comanche, and Lucas Chapman ended up fourth with Infotrack. The two boats from the Newcastle Yacht Club are yet to finish, with Frantic currently 25th,…
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LAKE MAC SAILOR EMBARKING ON NEW CHALLENGE
Lake Macquarie sailor Will Ryan helped Australia qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in the 470 class, but he’ll still have to fight for his spot on the team. The 29-year-old is currently enjoying a rare break at home, before he embarks on a new challenge.