The President’s Cup – Ireland

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A new championship is looking for the next generation of Irish sailors to compete internationally. On Saturday 6th & 7th of September the Inaugural Presidents Cup was held at Kinsale Harbour. The event was a new sailing championship to encourage sailors with disabilities to compete in the classes sailed at International and Paralympic level. ‘The… Continue Reading

SKUD18’s in Canada

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SKUD18’s from around the world have recently completed two International regattas in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Inaugural North American SKUD18 Championship was held from August 8th – 11th at Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron. Eight international teams used this event as a warm up for the IFDS World Championships, which was held at the same… Continue Reading

Let the wind take me – 2.3’s in Brazil

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Eight Hansa 2.3 dinghies are changing the lives of a group of sailors in Brazil. The boats, purchased with the assistance of the Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program, are being sailed by a group of people who are new to the sport of sailing. A motorcycle accident ten months ago transformed the life of attorney… Continue Reading

From Rugby to Rudders

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What happens when a group of non-sailors try out sailing for the very first time? What happens when a group of non-sailors try out sailing for the very first time? I’m not barking mad! It has taken 9 years to hopefully finally dispel the belief amongst my wheelchair rugby teammates that I am in fact… Continue Reading

Telltales January 2013

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In this edition of Telltales from January 2013 you will find:- Inclusive sailing for all Access becomes Hansa 2012 Access World Championships SKUD18 news Upcoming Class Association events Click on the link below to read Telltales Telltales January 2013

Telltales August 2008

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In this edition of Telltales from August 2008 you will find:- World Masters Games in Sydney Disabled sailing launched in Malta Road to the 2008 Paralympics Reports from Florida, Port Stephens, France, New Zealand Upcoming Class Association events Click on the link below to read Telltales Telltales August 2008

Telltales November 2006

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In this edition of Telltales from November 2006 you will find:- Australia supports sailing in Timor Leste Sailing in India and Japan 2007 Access Class Worlds, Canada Reports from FESPIC Games, Dobroyd, Philippines, Canberra Upcoming Class Association events Click on the link below to read Telltales Telltales November 2006

Telltales March 2006

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In this edition of Telltales from March 2006 you will find:- Access Dinghy wins Australian Sports Award Launch of the SKUD18 Australian National Championships Reports from India, San Francisco, Hungary, Florida and Australia Upcoming Class Association events Click on the link below to read Telltales Telltales March 2006

Telltales November 2005

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In this edition of Telltales from November 2005 you will find:- Sailing is re-introduced in Timor Leste SKUD18 selected for Paralympics FESPIC Games Reports from Italy, Canada, UK, Portugal, Australia Upcoming Class Association events Click on the link below to read Telltales Telltales November 2005  

Telltales July 2005

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In this edition of Telltales from July 2005 you will find:- Access boats in the USA Royalty and the Liberty Sailability Italy is launched Reports from Japan, Dobroyd, Hungary and South Australia Upcoming Class Association events Click on the link below to read Telltales Telltales July 2005