This Week In Sailing - 2nd November 2023

THIS WEEK @ OXENFORD WATERSPORT CENTRE AND SQUAD UPDATE

By: Amber Hudson

Keelboat Experience for Adults age 16+

Did you know Southport Yacht Club offers Keelboat sailing experiences as an introduction to sailing keelboats on the Broadwater? Participants will be sailing in either a Melges 24 or Blazer 23 with a qualified instructor. This is a great way to either start your sailing journey or improve on existing skills and knowledge with regular opportunities to get on the water. Recommended beginner sailors complete multiple sessions prior to undertaking a Keelboat Crewing & Helming Course.

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She Sails Nov & Dec 2023

Our last two She Sails events for 2023 are now open for bookings, booking link and details below:

Sunday 26th November Noon-3pm

For November we have dinghies, catamarans and windsurfers available. If you have windsurfed before and want to take a rig out to practise please email Caela at info.oxenford@sycgc.com.au so she can have your gear ready to go!

Saturday 16th December Noon-3pm (ages 7yrs+)

This will be Caela’s last She Sails session at SYC Oxenford and will be our Christmas-themed session. Wear something Christmassy, bring some nibbles to share if you want to and Join us for some festive fun on the lake sailing Catamarans or (if you have tried previously) windsurfing.

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We look forward to seeing you back at the lake soon! – SYC She Sails Team

Fun Sailing Facts!

Whether you’re a sailing enthusiast or have barely been on the water, you will enjoy these unique sailing facts!

The phrase “feeling blue” originated at sea. When a ship lost its captain during a voyage, the sailors would sail blue flags, indicating their loss. Today, when you say you feel blue, you are feeling sad.
Sailing has been part of the Olympics since 1896. Except for the 1904 Summer Games, sailing has been included in all modern Olympic games. That makes it one of the longest-running Olympic disciplines around.
Sailing around the world westward is more difficult than eastward. Most world-record contenders choose to sail eastward due to the stronger and more predictable winds and currents that push eastward in the Southern Hemisphere.
“He’s a loose cannon” is another phrase with sailing roots. The cannons on a ship could weigh up to 3,400 pounds. Just as a loose cannon could cause damage on a ship, a person referred to as such may also create unwelcome situations.
The world-record sailing speed is 65.45 knots (121km/h). As of November 2012, the fastest sailing speed on record is held by Australian Paul Larsen. His specially designed Sailrocket 2 has an unconventional design meant for high-speed sailing.

Feel free to impress your friends with your new sea-worthy trivia!