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VALE COLIN CHIDGEY

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Colin Chidgey, on Thursday 23 January 2025. Col Chidgey had a profound impact on the sailing community across Australia, well known and well respected as one of the top race officers who supported clubs and class associations for many years. Col also held roles with Yachting NSW and Yachting Australia as a technical official and competition manager.
National

"Celebrating Women in Sailing: Third Annual SheSails Meet-Up at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania Inspires Growth and Connection"

Nic Douglass, renowned as Adventures of a Sailor Girl, hosted the third annual SheSails Women Sailors and Supporters Meet-Up at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania on New Year’s Eve. With approximately fifty attendees, the event celebrated the growing participation of women in sailing, particularly highlighting those who completed their first Rolex Sydney Hobart, Melbourne to Hobart, and Launceston to Hobart races this year.
SheSails National TAS TAS Club News

Sydney Harbour Friday Twilight Inquiry

Australian Sailing has resolved to hold an inquiry into the collision that occurred during the Sydney Harbour Friday Twilight Series on 6 December 2024. Nicola Wakefield Evans AM has accepted the invitation to chair the Sydney Harbour Friday Twilight Series Inquiry Committee. Other members of the committee will include representatives from RANSA and SASC and independent members appointed by Australian Sailing.
NSW National