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SA Sailing announces new Sailing Schools

Skipper’s Tickets for Recreational Sailing Vessels greater than 9m in length The South African National Small Vessel Safety Regulations require the skipper of a recreational sailing vessel greater than 9 meters in length to have a certificate of competence, commonly referred to as a skipper ticket. SA Sailing has for many years been accredited to issue these certificates of confidence subject to protocols agreed with the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). Most skippers get thei
Thu 02 Feb 2023

Newly launched Sailing Club at Pretoria Boys High

Sailing is alive and well at high school level. That’s the message received after 80 students signed up for the newly launched sailing club at Pretoria Boys High School this month. Two learners, Simon Holm and Louis du Plessis, felt inspired to share their love of sailing with their schoolmates and were the force behind the new club. “The general inspiration behind the club is that we’d like to promote sailing again among high school guys as a high school sport. I think there could be a great v
Thu 02 Feb 2023

Spectacular SA Sailing 75th anniversary a celebration

The South African watersports scene was dominated by South African Sailing’s 75th Anniversary celebrations from 6-21 December 2022. From a precursor inter-university regatta held at Midmar Dam in KwaZulu-Natal and a dinghy regatta at Zeekovlei Yacht Club all the way through to the end of the SA Sailing Youth National Championships held at Stilbaai Yacht Club on the Vaal Dam, sailing was celebrated throughout the country. Around 1700 sailors took part in the eye-catching spectacle on more than
Thu 02 Feb 2023

President's Update

Last year ended in the crescendo that was the 75th celebration, and what a grand finale it was. I am sure that there will be a report elsewhere in this newsletter, as I am sure that the final statistics will be published in this as well. Whatever these numbers are, they will reveal the truth of who we are. In particular, they will show us the detail of the active and engaged component of our sailing community. I took a couple of things from the 75th Celebrations, which I would like to enumerate
Thu 02 Feb 2023

South African Sailing 75th anniversary celebration aims to be largest sailing event in Africa

8 December 2022 – A massive boating extravaganza will set sail this month as South African Sailing celebrates the 75th anniversary of organised sailing in the country. In keeping with the 75-years celebration, the goal is to attract more than 750 yachts, more than 7500 participants and more than 75 000 social media hits using the hashtag #SASailing75th. “My dream is that this will be the largest sailing event ever in Africa, said SA Sailing president Michael Robinson. “The intention is to disp
Thu 08 Dec 2022

President's Update

Exciting times are upon us. We are about to see the biggest increase in a marketing department ever. I would like to introduce you to our brand-new extended promotions and marketing staff.
Tue 01 Nov 2022

Steering the Course - Michaela Robinson

This week SA Sailing is celebrating all women in sailing as part of the World Sailing initiative – Steering the Course. Michaela Robinson, a well-known up-and-coming sailor who has been making waves wherever she goes and has world titles among her impressive accolades, took the time to share more about her sailing journey with us...
Tue 04 Oct 2022

SA Sailing Inland & Offshore

Inland and Offshore price increase. How to apply for: Hull Inspection | Skippers Ticket/ICC | Certificate of Listing | Certificate of Fitness
Tue 04 Oct 2022

Regional News

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Tue 04 Oct 2022

Accessible sailing for all the aim for Gordon’s Bay academy

Making sailing more accessible to all South Africans is a key target for the Sailing Academy Gordon’s Bay – a task that was recently given a boost by the fact that the academy has been granted Recognised Training Centre (RTC) status by the sport’s national body, SA Sailing... Read more...
Tue 04 Oct 2022

African Optimist Championship 2022

It’s all systems go for the African Optimist Championship 2022 – now just a few weeks away! Theewaters Sports Club in the Western Cape will play host to this exciting event which will take place from 24 September to 1 October. Click here for all information and to follow the event live!
Wed 07 Sep 2022

Behind the scenes with windsurfing

WINDSURFER - Back to the Future Windsurfing recently passed its 50th anniversary and in response to demand from the global communities for new and readily available ‘One Design’ equipment, the multibrand ‘WINDSURFER LT’ was launched in 2018.
Mon 04 Jul 2022

2022 World Optimist Championships

We are proud to announce the team for the 2022 World Optimist Championships! Congratulations to Aydin O’Hara and Robert Clark. Want to know more about Ayden and Rober? Here’s an interview for your reading:
Thu 09 Jun 2022