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Youngsters from Cyfarthfa High School embarked on a 10-day sailing adventure around Europe. Nine pupils from the school took part in the Tall Ship Adventure after the school was selected by HSBC and the Tall Ships Youth Trust. The 14 … Continue reading →

The Transvaal Yacht Club’s recent Youth Sail training went off exceptionally well, with 14 youngsters and 11 boats on the water. Coaches Steve Thysse, Werner Hautmann, Ralph and Terry Paterson, Jon Kock, Stuart Claque, Paul Bergen and Ant Money were … Continue reading →

This is where us South Africans go wrong. Instead of focussing on Olympics,new classes etc we need to concentrate on recruitment. We need new recruits plain and simple,look at our regattas, barely making class and we call it a good … Continue reading →

A partnership with the Italian Optimist Class, built in harmony with ETS Electronic Sailingmaker, has developed an upgraded simulator for Optimist. The idea is to teach the first sailing lessons on land, with this model smaller and lighter than previous … Continue reading →

Despite the best efforts by Jonathan Ham, Ryan Robinson managed to scoop gold by 1 point. Interestingly his mom won the trophy 41 years ago,so it must be in the blood. It was a great Regatta with variable wind conditions … Continue reading →

HERE’S TRUTH TO DR. STUART WALKER’S ADAGE OF “CROSS ‘EM WHEN YOU CAN,” BUT THERE ARE SITUATIONS WHERE IT’S BEST TO TACK AND LEAD THE PACK, ESPECIALLY AT THE TOP OF THE COURSE. “FROM THE EXPERTS” IN OUR SEPTEMBER 2010 … Continue reading →

Who enjoys paying fees, certainly not me. But, everything good comes with a cost. So please complete the attached forms and pay over the fees which are utilised to run the class. All you need to do is stay away … Continue reading →

NoR_SAS_NR__Provincials_2014 – WH _ SAS Northern Region Prov Entry Sep_ Hi Dabbie sailor, The Youth Provincials takes place on the 20th and 21st September 2014 at Aeolians Club, Vaal Dam. First start on Saturday is at 10h00, so be there … Continue reading →

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To get you started in dinghy racing you need to understand one or two basic rules. You also need to know what you have to do if you do something that means you have to take a penalty. When you … Continue reading →