Happy Wednesday sailors,
I hope everyone is staying safe and well. It’s good to see some of the restrictions in Australia and New Zealand are starting to ease, if only slightly. The second story below covers what’s changing in WA and QLD, and you can find out more about what’s allowed in your local area on the Boating Industry Australia or Maritime New Zealand website.
Last week we asked for feedback on what topics you’d like to learn more about so I can look to cover these in future editions of Sail Racing News or our weekly online catch-up ‘Dockside with Deb.’ Thanks to those who provided some feedback already – if you didn’t get a chance last week, click here to do this now.
Until next week, happy sailing 😊⛵
Deb (MySail Founder)
Sailing News from Around the Web
Online community catch-up with Will Ryan
I’m pleased to announce we have Australian Sailing Team member and Olympic medalist Will Ryan joining us for episode 5 of Dockside with Deb.
Will started sailing at the age of 13 and has been representing Australia for over 10 years. Along with team mate Mat Belcher, Will won a silver medal in the 470 class at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
From MySail News | Read full article.
Queensland and Western Australia relax boating restrictions
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) today welcomed moves by Queensland and Western Au stralia to loosen the COVID-19 restrictions on recreational boating following encouraging signs of containment.
From mysailing.com.au | Read full article.
Developing resilience
Dee Caffari recently spoke with Sails from her home in Titchfield, Hampshire, about what she’s learnt about overcoming adversity.
From Sails | Read full article.
America’s Cup: J class to merge as part of AC36 events program reshuffle
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has confirmed that the J-class regattas will be merged with the superyacht events in the upcoming 36th America’s Cup.
From Sail-World | Read full article.
The joys & language of yacht racing
What is the most important, challenging and decisive part of yacht racing?
“The start of the race.”
That was what experienced skippers and crews told me – on the start line a race could be won and lost.
From Afloat Ireland | Read full article.
Maxi Class: What does the future hold for professional sailing circuits?
The past two months have seen the so-called developed world turned inside out, by an invisible, silent virus, which has grounded the world’s airlines, closed many borders and has made international sailing virtually impossible.
From Sail-World | Read full article.
World on water global sailing news – April 24, 2020
This week’s “World on Water” global sailing news show produced by www.boatson.tv. Here are the updates on offer during the COVID-19 pandemic…
From Scuttlebutt Sailing News | Read full article.
