| South African Sailing Newsletter July 2023 |
Dear Sailors
Welcome to this, the 69th of the monthly newsletters.
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President's Annual Report
I suppose that we need to start by stating the obvious (with conviction – as one does,) to set some perspective. Essentially, South African Sailing is a national sports federation, as recognised by SASCOC and the Department of Sports Arts and Culture, with firm relationships with other national departments and statutory bodies as are intertwined in the interests of sailing in South Africa.... Read more...
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Natasha Brown Secures ENP scholarship for Youth Worlds 2023
Congratulations to young SA sailor Natasha Brown has been selected to take part in World Sailing’s Youth Emerging Nations Programme (ENP) ahead of the Youth World Championships in Brazil later in the year.
World Sailing's Youth ENPs aim to support elite sailors reach their performance potential through a variety of support options... Read more
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World Drowning Prevention Day – SA sailors urged to join the campaign
Imagine in your mind’s eye three majestic Boeing 747s standing on a runway, ready to depart; each plane seating around 480 passengers, or 25 Metro busses parked behind each other, half of which are filled with youth under the age of 20. This is the number of people who drown annually in South Africa: 1400 to 1500 people... Read more
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Meet the team
As you know, we periodically introduce you to members of the SA Sailing family so you can get a better idea of exactly who the driving force is behind the organisation. This month we caught up with:
Linsay Ferguson – Maritime Business Coordinator
... Read more...
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World Sailing Q&A Service - Calling OCS
World Sailing’s Racing Rules Question and Answer Service recently featured several questions around the key matter of when a boat is OCS in a race situation and what communication means apply, which may well be of interest to sailors and race officials alike… Read more
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Regional News
Remember to catch up on what’s been going on in the various regions throughout the month by keeping an eye out for the Weekend Washups on SA Sailing’s social media channels. Facebook; Instagram.
Save the date – SA Sailing National AGM
To all South African Sailing Affiliated Clubs and Class Associations notice is given of the 24th Annual General Meeting of the association which will be held as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 22 August 2023; Time: 18h00; Venue: Zoom
For the purpose of transacting the following business:
AGENDA
- Welcome, apologies and acceptance of proxy letters
- Obituaries
- Confirmation of the minutes of the 2022 AGM
- To receive and if thought fit, to adopt the President's Report
- To consider and if thought fit, to adopt the Independent Auditor's report on the consolidated financial statements and to approve the auditor's remuneration
- To receive and if thought fit to adopt the Annual Reports of the Standing Committees
- To consider and if thought fit adopt any motions submitted by members of which notice was given. No motions were received from members.
- To appoint Independent Auditors for the next financial year.
- Such general matters or motions that the general meeting, in meeting may decide to allow.
2023 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements can be accessed by clicking here: https://www.sailing.org.za/who-we-are/governance/
Meeting link is available by clicking here: https://www.sailing.org.za/events/194351/
BY ORDER OF SA SAILING COUNCIL
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Mauritius to Durban Ocean Race 2023 /4
You probably know that the planned Mauritius to Durban Race 2023 has been moved to 22nd September 2024.
The move was caused primarily by a lack of entries due to timing and other factors... Read more
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Latest World Sailing News
The 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award is a unique opportunity to show some of the great sustainability work in our sport and therefore we want to encourage as many entries as possible. Please consider entering yourself - there is no charge – or encourage others to.
Further details are available on the World Sailing website you will find more information here: https://www.sailing.org/awards/sustainability-award/
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Lipton Cup Challenge 2023 - Wrap Up
Royal Natal Yacht Club
We are delighted to bring you the latest news and highlights from the highly anticipated Lipton Regatta in South Africa. This prestigious sailing event, steeped in history and tradition, once again showcased the best of competitive sailing and the vibrant sailing community in South Africa... Read more...
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MSC Week Regatta 2023
Point Yacht Club.
The event aimed to bring together sailing enthusiasts, yacht club members, and participants from various backgrounds to celebrate and promote the sport of sailing. We had an excellent group of sailors, both old and new. Sailing enthusiasts had the opportunity to compete against each other in various categories and classes, creating an atmosphere of healthy competition... Read more...
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Inland and offshore
Following a successful audit process, South African Sailing has officially been designated as an Authorised Agency in terms of regulation 30(1) of the Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations 2007, with the authority to carry out several functions for the next three years.
Click here for more details.
SA Sailing Online Safety Officer Training – on hold
SAMSA has put out a Moratorium on Authorised Agency Safety Officer New Appointments, with immediate effect. Unfortunately, that means no training of Safety Officers for new appointments are to take place until such time as this moratorium is lifted. SA Sailing will communicate the proposed new training dates when we are advised to commence with training.
Reminder on the process on how to apply for:
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Performance & Training
Just a couple of reminders..... Visit the SA Sailing Performance website page to complete the necessary.
Timelines and deadlines apply in both instances.
- Reminder to lodge notifications of international participation
- Youth World Championships 2024 selection policies released
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