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South African Sailing Newsletter May 2020

Dear Sailors

Welcome to this, the 36th of the monthly newsletters.

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Covid-19 Lockdown Update

One month later we still remain within the government lockdown legislation however we have seen a definite change over the last week that offers us hope that we will be back on the water in the near future, provided the number of cases and deaths do not dramatically increase over the next few weeks.

During the last month SA Sailing has been in constant communication with two key bodies that regulate our sport; SASCOC/ Dept of Sport and Recreation and SAMSA. read more...

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Youth Worlds Championships 2020 Cancelled

World Sailing has cancelled the 2020 edition of the Youth Sailing World Championships that was scheduled to be held in Salvador, Brazil from 12 - 19 December 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In its 50-year history, the Youth Worlds regularly attracts the best youth sailors from upwards of 60 nations. World Sailing's Board of Directors and the Confederação Brasileira de Vela (CBVela) agreed to cancel the event in anticipation of global travel restrictions and to ensure the health and well-being of athletes, coaches, parents, officials and suppliers.

The 2021 edition of the Youth Worlds will take place in The Hague, The Netherlands in July 2021.

World Sailing and CBVela are now discussing the possibility of hosting the Youth Worlds in Brazil at the earliest opportunity.

Notice of cancellation: https://www.sailing.org/news/89998.php#.XsTrksCxXIU

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Tender Opens for the Sale of SA Sailing 470s

SA Sailing has four 470 Mackay 2012 Sailing Dinghies for sale by tender. These boats are well laid out and in reasonable condition and would need minor maintenance to be sailing ready. Pictures of the boats can be shared on request. Read more or make application here ...

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SA Sailing Kicks off Online Community Talks

A series of stimulating online community talks is being run by SA Sailing which you can engage in from the comfort of your home during lockdown. Anyone interested in growing and sustaining the sport of sailing is encouraged to join these Zoom sessions.

SA Sailing’s new Keelboat Representative [See the Meet the Team feature below] Malusi Marule has been assisting with the organisation of the sessions and explained: “The talks are based around sailing in general at the moment. Read more....

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Build-up to SA Sailing 75th Anniversary Regatta

In the build-up to SA Sailing’s 75^th anniversary we’re taking a glimpse back at where the sporting body has come from in South Africa and a look ahead to an exciting event to celebrate the occasion…

South African Sailing – The begining

“Yachting at Port Elizabeth had been in its hey-day in the years before and after World War II, so it was not surprising the delegates representing Redhouse and Zwartkops at the 1947 Interclub regatta in Durban urged the formation of a properly constituted national authority to administer the fast-growing sport. All South African clubs interested in interclub racing would be represented. This was the origin of SAYRA – the South African Yacht Racing Association. read more....

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SA Sailing Releases Sustainability Education Programme

SA Sailing now has co-branded with World Sailing a Sustainability Educational Programme available for download from the resources page on the SA Sailing website.

Sustainability Education Programme

World Sailing, in partnership with the World Sailing Trust and 11th Hour Racing, have released a Sustainability Education Programme, developed with The Ocean Race, for sailing clubs and parents as part of its Agenda 2030 - sailing's commitment to global sustainability.

The Sustainability Education Programme materials were developed with The Ocean Race, capitalising on the success of their own programme in the 2017-2018 edition of the race, and have been split into six topics each comprising of a booklet, trainer's guide and worksheet for age groups 6-8, 8-10 and 10-12.

Sustainability Education Programme resources are free to use and are broken down into six topics: Read more...

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World Sailing News Update

World Sailing cancels the 2020 Offshore World Championship due to COVID-19

World Sailing has cancelled the 2020 Offshore World Championship, due to be held alongside October’s Rolex Middle Sea Race in Valletta, Malta, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more....

Don’t forget to check out the latest contributions to World Sailing’s #SailingAllTogether campaign.

The latest highlights include:

- The first post-COVID-19 regatta?
- A throwback to some spectacular capsizes at 2012 World Cup regattas
- Piano playing and sailing on the Huon River
- A focus on the M32 multihull
- Some of the best Laser sailing from around the world

Follow the link to catch all the action: https://www.sailing.org/news/90007.php#.XtEm5VUzbIU

If you have a great video to share, you can send it to: content@sailing.org

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World Sailing Addendum to Guidance for Event Organizers of Offshore Yacht Races (CVGEO)

World Sailing has a section on the website dedicated to health to support athletes and all sailing event organizers and sailing communities. The purpose is to help the sailing community to follow advice provided by the Medical Commission.

This document is now located within the library at the following link: https://www.sailing.org/medical/index.php

It can also be found on the SA Sailing website via https://www.sailing.org/90018.php

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Regional News

A special reminder of all the Regional AGMs coming up in the new few weeks: .

Meanwhile, the National AGM will take place on 22 August 2020. Both the venue and time will be confirmed closer to the time.

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Meet the Team

From time to time we will be introducing you to someone in the world of SA Sailing, so you can get a better idea of exactly who the driving force is behind the organisation.

This month we caught up with:

Malusi Marule

Where are you based? Read more...

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Inland and Offshore News

The latest Marine Notice No 31 of 2020 with regards to SAMSA’s risk-based response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Small Vessels and Essential Fishing Vessels can be found here

Also, a reminder to members of about COF and Hull Inspections: Read more here

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National Training Programme

A reminder that all the course scheduled till the end of June have been postponed. These courses will be rescheduled as soon as the national lockdown allows for such activities to resume.

Please keep checking the SA Sailing website under events for when the next course is scheduled.

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World Sailing News