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02 Feb 2010

The Crawford report challenges sporting bodies to improve their structure or miss out on funding. In his February/March column in Australian Sailing magazine (reprinted here), CEO of Yachting Australia, Phil Jones, seeks feedback from members, particularly on the role of the state organisations.

09 Nov 2009

Victoria and Queensland already have strict PFD legislation. Now NSW is proposing to toughen up. What do you think? Should we have to wear lifejackets at night? Or do tougher regulations just turn people away from the sport?

22 Oct 2009

In his editorial for the November issue of Australian Sailing, Roger McMillan suggests that the 33rd America's Cup between two mis-matched multihulls will be a non-event. Is it time to consign the Cup to history and start a new World Cup of match racing? What do you think?

12 Oct 2009

Yachting journalist Stripey Grant suggests the handicapper deserves more respect. As clubs around the country get their seasons underway, what do you think? Is your handicapper a knee-capper or a good bloke doing a tough job?

14 Sep 2009

Should we have a bonfire and burn decades of history in pursuit of Olympic gold? A sailing "newby" presents an interesting question, sure to raise some hackles. What do you think? Add your comments.

03 Sep 2009

A 13-year-old Dutch girl is attempting to be the youngest person to sail around the world. What are your thoughts?