G’day sailors,
The other week I had the privilege to speak with Lisa Callaghan, owner of Sydney 38 ‘Mondo’ about a medical emergency that happened onboard her yacht as she was delivering it from Sydney to Port Stephens along with three delivery crew. In the first article below Lisa recounts the events of that night and how she managed the situation.
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Check out the latest sail racing news and stories from around the web below.
Until next week, happy sailing 😊⛵
Deb Dalziel
Founder, MySail
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Sailing News from Around the Web
Sailing News from Around the Web
Yacht Delivery Gone Wrong
In early April 2021, Lisa Callaghan was delivering her Sydney 38 ‘Mondo’ from Sydney to Port Stephens with three crew members when they experienced a medical emergency onboard.
From MySail News | Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/delivery-gone-wrong-how-this-skipper-managed-a-medical-event-on-her-yacht/
SailGP to Return to Sydney Harbour in Season 2
SailGP today announced the Australia Sail Grand Prix as the ninth event in the global championship’s second season calendar.
From MySail News | Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/sailgp-the-sports-pinnacle-league-to-return-to-sydney-harbour-in-season-2/
Hooligan Hailed Winner of MC38’s Act 3
Sydney dumped an ice-bucket on MC38 crews racing on Pittwater in Act 3 of the season, Marcus Blackmore’s local Hooligan crew shaking off the dismal winter conditions, and their classmates, to land back on the one design class podium for the first time in a while.
From MySail News | Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/hooligan-hailed-winner-of-mc38s-act-3/
2021 Australian Sports Boat Nationals Set to be a Cracker
There must be something about sailing on Queensland waters in winter because the 2021 ASBA National Titles hosted by Darling Point Sailing Squadron has attracted 20 Sports Boats to the regatta with just under a week until the starters gun.
From Live Sail Die | Read full article.
https://www.livesaildie.com/2021-australian-sports-boat-nationals-set-to-be-a-cracker/
ORCV Winter Series Sees Rush to the Line in Light Winds
ORCV Winter Series kicked off with 45 competitors out on Port Philip enjoying some close racing after the conclusion of the lockdown period last Saturday.
From MySail News | Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/orcv-winter-series-sees-rush-to-the-line-in-light-winds/
How to Use Your Sails to Start Your Engine
Vendee Globe champion Micheal Desjoyeaux broke his starter mid-race, but found a clever fix.
From Sailing World | Read full article.
https://www.sailingworld.com/story/how-to/how-to-use-your-sails-to-start-your-engine/
