G’day sailors,
It looks like the 2021 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race will not happen, at least not in the format originally planned. The CYCA has issued a statement outlining their plans to modify or reschedule this event based on the current COVID situation in NSW.
With the Sydney lockdown now extended to at least 30 July, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the situation will clear up in time for NSW based yachts (and people) to make it up north for Airlie, Hamilton Island and Magnetic Island Race Weeks.
You can check out some of the latest sail racing news and stories from around the web below.
Until next week, happy sailing 😊⛵
Deb Dalziel
Founder, MySail
NEWS
Sailing News from Around the Web
Sailing News from Around the Web
CYCA Opens Entries for Inaugural Australian Maxi Championship
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is delighted to be named as the host of the inaugural Australian Maxi Championship.
From MySail News | Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/cyca-opens-entries-for-inaugural-australian-maxi-championship/
Ocean Racing Safely – with Carolijn Brouwer
From the warm waters of Rio de Janeiro to the freezing waters of the Southern Ocean, Carolijn Brouwer shares her experiences on ocean racing safety.
From Australian Sailing | Read full article.
https://www.sailingresources.org.au/news/ocean-racing-safely-with-carolijn-brouwer/
An Action-Packed Foiling Week 2021
Foiling Week 2021 has come to a close after an action-packed 4-day weekend of racing, forums as well as multiple initiatives. All of the regattas were supported by Sailmon Instrument with 5 classes involved: Moth, Waszp, ETF 26, Onefly and Wing Foil.
From Sail-World | Read full article.
https://www.sail-world.com/news/239369/An-action-packed-Foiling-Week-2021
Mass Exodus as Boaties Head to Airlie Beach Race Week
While Covid continues to wreak havoc in parts of Australia, Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) officials and members are looking forward to welcoming a record number of competitors and their supporters to the 33rd running of Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW), to be held from 12-19 August in the stunning Whitsunday islands.
From MySail News | Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/mass-exodus-as-boaties-head-to-airlie-beach-race-week/
Predicting the Winds and Currents for the Tokyo Olympics
PredictWind is known for the best weather models globally and we have also been working hard to develop the very best tidal current predictions worldwide. With our goal to be the market leader in Tidal and Ocean Current we are excited to release a new high resolution current model for the Tokyo Olympic sailing race course.
From Live Sail Die | Read full article.
https://www.livesaildie.com/predicting-the-winds-and-currents-for-the-tokyo-olympics/
Magnetic Island Launches ‘Charm Offensive’ on Race Week Entrants
Magnetic Island has turned heads for eons, but since SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week was added to the northern sailing regattas in 2007, competitors from far and wide have been captivated.
From MySail News | Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/magnetic-island-launches-charm-offensive-on-race-week-entrants/
Charity Sailor Rescued After Yacht Crashes into Rocks off South Australian Coast
A solo sailor has spent seven hours trapped on his yacht after it smashed onto rocks off the Coffin Bay National Park on South Australia’s west coast.
From ABC News | Read full article.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-06/sailor-trapped-on-yacht-near-coffin-bay-national-park/100271944
