Yachting Australia
| Yachting Australia YA |
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| Sport | Sailing |
| Jurisdiction | Australia |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Affiliation | ISAF |
| Affiliation date | 1967 |
| Regional affiliation | OSAF |
| Headquarters | St Leonards, New South Wales |
| President | David Gotze |
| Chief Exec | Phil Jones |
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Yachting Australia is recognised by the International Sailing Federation[1] as the governing body for the sport of sailing in Australia. The Yachting Australia training department facilitates yachting national training schemes for the industry.[2]
Contents
Background
Yachting Australian sees its key responsibilities as:[3]
- Promotion of Sailing
- Management of Training
- Development of Athletes
- Selection of Teams
- Support of Sailors
- Coordination of Events
- Governance of the Sport
- Servicing of Members
Clubs
See Australiam Sailing / Yacht Clubs Famous yacht club include the Cruising Club of Australia and the Royal Sydney Yacht Club.
High profile regatta
- Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
- Geelong Week
- Sail Melbourne
Famous sailors
See Category:Australian sailors
Olympic sailing
See Category:Olympic sailors of Australia
Offshore sailing
See Category:Australian sailors (sport)
One of the most famous sailing team of all time was that of America's Cup entry of Alan Bond and the 12 metre, Australia II who broke the longest unbeaten run in international sport by winning the event from the American challenger.
Marine industry
The marine industry is strong the most high profile builder are McConaghy Boats and Sydney Yachts / Bashford International.
See also
References
External links
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- ISAF MNA Microsite
