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Telltales September 2022

In this edition of Telltales from September 2022 you will find: Vale Barry Coates #backthe bid 2023 World Championship dates 2024 European Championships Message from Michigan UK Championships Virtus event in Queensland Click here to read or download the latest edition of Telltales.

180 sailors in Palermo for Worlds

News

Sailors from 25 nations gathered in Palermo for the 2021 Hansa Class World and International Championships. Sailors from countries such as Oman, Turkey, Malta joined huge teams from France and Italy at this biennial event. The weather wasn’t the kindest, with storms and lightening, then light winds greeting sailors. See more about this event on… Continue Reading

Former Defence Personnel in 2018 Invictus Games

News

By Graeme Adam The Invictus Games is an international adaptive sporting event for wounded, injured and ill service men and women, both active duty and veteran. The Games promote the healing power of sport and physical activity to inspire recovery and support rehabilitation. Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover will see 500… Continue Reading

Chris Mitchell receives NSW Maritime Medal

News

by s4e Hansa Sailing Director Chris Mitchell has been awarded the prestigious NSW Maritime Medal at a recent ceremony. He shared the 2017 Maritime Medal for selfless, outstanding and sustained contributions to the sector with Mike Jarvin who has spent decades selflessly promoting positive outcomes for the maritime community. Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads, Maritime… Continue Reading

Paralympic Development Program in Kiel

News

by World Sailing (as amended by s4e) New faces and countries have been on the water as part of the Paralympic Development Program in Kiel, Germany. Sailors who took part in the program came from Chile, Singapore, Portugal, Latvia, South Africa, Turkey and Namibia, with several of them making their international sailing debut at this… Continue Reading

Picture perfect sailing in Lugano

Clubs & Programs

Sailors in Hansa 303’s have created some stunning images at a recent event in Switzerland. Organised by Velabili, the first official Special Olympics regatta in Switzerland was held over two days at Lago di Lugano. Through their association Velabili offer sail training and regattas in their 3 Hansa 303W’s  to disabled people. During this year they have worked… Continue Reading

Sailing the 3 lakes in Switzerland

Clubs & Programs

In the summer of 2015, Sailability.ch carried out for the very first time, a rather extraordinary Sail Turn: The  journey began at Ipsach, continued over three lakes and two canals and ended at Murten. Tents and hostels provided the accommodation en-route. At the end of the 3-Lake-Turn, everyone agreed that the adventure was definitely worth… Continue Reading

Friendship Cup entry opens

News

Online entry for the Friendship Cup regatta has opened. The regatta will be held at Tuggeranong in the ACT from November 25-27. An event page has been created on Facebook, with links to the online entry. See the link here. For more details see the Sailability ACT website – www.sailabiilityact.org

Hansa Sailing sponsors Inclusion Award

News

As previously advised,  Hansa Sailing sponsored the Excellence in Inclusion award at the Shoalhaven Business Awards in August. The award recognises individuals or businesses that address the needs of a diverse community, including seniors and people with disability. An inclusive society facilitates the needs of all its members, and encourages participation by all in everyday activities…. Continue Reading

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