G’day sailors,
Sail Port Stephens has concluded for another year, with a strong fleet enjoying some great sailing under spectacular blue sunny skies. You can read more about the regatta on MySail News.
Middle Harbour Yacht Club is hosting their 2021 Women’s Regatta on May 8 – entries are now open and Sydney-based crew can register their interest in the event page in MySail.
Enjoy reading the latest sailing news and stories.
Until next week, happy sailing 😊⛵
Deb Dalziel
Founder, MySail
NEWS
Sailing News from Around the Web
Sailing News from Around the Web
Aussie Battlers Salute in Sail Port Stephens Finale
As Australia commemorated Anzac Day, there were battles aplenty on the water in an action-packed finale to Sail Port Stephens 2021, which saw some surprise victors in a number of divisions.
From MySail News | Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/aussie-battlers-salute-in-sail-port-stephens-finale/
New ORCV Offshore Series Working a Treat for Father and Son Duo
Experienced yachtsman David Lynch and his son Andrew, newly initiated into the joys of ocean racing, have successfully sailed their Northshore 369 Pegasus into the lead of the of the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Series, hosted by the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV).
From MySail News | Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/new-orcv-offshore-series-working-a-treat-for-father-and-son-duo/
Ben Ainslie’s British Team Wins Opening Event of SailGP Season 2
Ben Ainslie’s Great Britain SailGP Team was crowned winners of the opening event of SailGP Season 2.
From MySail News | Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/ben-ainslies-british-team-wins-opening-event-of-sailgp-season-2/
“Team Barker” Having Fun Winning the 2021 Harken Young 88 Nationals
Last weekend’s Harken Young 88 Nationals followed hot on the heels of the Southern Champs held in Lyttleton a week prior.
From MySail News | Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/team-barker-having-fun-winning-the-2021-harken-young-88-nationals/
Entries Open for the 2021 MHYC Women’s Keelboat Regatta
Entries are open for the 3rd running of the popular MHYC Women’s Regatta on Saturday 8th May 2021.
From MySail News | Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/mysail-news-updates/entries-open-for-the-2021-mhyc-womens-keelboat-regatta/
PowerPlay and Maserati Break World Speed Record
On Thursday, the MOD70 PowerPlay completed the 138-mile Cowes-Dinard course in an unofficial time of 04 hours 34 mins 06 secs, well inside the official world record, but Giovanni Soldini’s Multi70 Maserati was to eclipse that time.
From mysailing.com.au | Read full article.
https://www.mysailing.com.au/powerplay-and-maserati-break-world-speed-record/
18ft Skiffs: Julian Bethwaite, Did It All
Julian Bethwaite has an incredible record of achievement in 18ft Skiff Racing as a designer, builder and competitor in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
From MySail News | Read full article.
https://news.mysail.team/sailing-news/18ft-skiffs-julian-bethwaite-did-it-all/
How to Develop Both Passion and Skill
If you provide youth sailors with limited options to enjoy the sport, they will either embrace them or choose another sport. But if you increase the options, well, you improve the odds of minimizing attrition. There is a reason why ice cream stores offer an assortment of flavors.
From Scuttlebutt Sailing News | Read full article.
https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2021/04/25/how-to-develop-both-passion-and-skill/
