Articles tagged: Sailing
Sailing season finished due to low water levels
Low water levels have put an early end to the Colac Yacht Club’s sailing season.
Local sailors lead the way at National Champs
A crew made up of Colac and Derrinallum Yacht Club members has placed at the RL24 National Championships.
Bay’s sailing club receives boost
Apollo Bay’s sailing club is continuing to grow and transform, thanks to the Discover Sailing Development Project.
Inclusive sailing back on lake
An inspiring initiative is helping people of all abilities experience the freedom of the water on Lake Colac.
Local regatta returns to Lake
The Colac Yacht Club will host a local regatta for the first time in 20 years as it gears up for the 2024-25 sailing season.
From Lake Colac to the Olympics
The Colac Herald’s search to track down the district’s Olympians of yesteryear has led us to France, the home of Paul McKenzie, a bilingual sailor and once a promising young footballer.
Sailing event proves popular
Colac Yacht Club officials hope to be part of the Victorian Trailable Association’s Traveller Series on a yearly basis after 18 crews from across the state flocked to Colac on the weekend.
Colac district duo prevails at interstate regatta
Colac’s Megan Leersen and a Derrinallum Yacht Club teammate have joined forces with a group of strangers to claim success at a state regatta.
Learn the ropes of sailing on Lake Colac
If you’ve ever been keen to learn the ropes of sailing, a program with the Colac Yacht Club is the perfect place to start.
National recognition for local sailor
The Colac Sportsmen’s Club has honoured Colac sailor Ian Lane for his 60 years in sport.
PHOTO FEATURE: Full lake is perfect for sailing
Budding sailors have flocked to a full Lake Colac for a taste of yachting.
Regatta proves need for water
A Colac sailor and Lake Colac campaigner says the success of a national regatta on the lake demonstrates why it’s vital to put more water into the waterway.
Sailing event proving popular
Colac Yacht Club officials say they have been rapt with the support the Colac community has given the sport this week.
High lake levels good news for yachting titles
Preparations are well underway for Lake Colac to host national sailing championship races next month.
New sailors following in Dad’s footsteps
Two of Colac’s newest sailors Jai and Mia Stinchcombe have learnt to sail in the same boat their father did 20 years ago.
Life’s a breeze on Lake Colac
Lake Colac has proved enticing for water sports enthusiasts with sunny weather and rising water levels in recent weeks.
Yacht club to award winners despite early end to season
Colac Yacht Club will still award winners for its 2019-20 season despite the coronavirus pandemic forcing an early end to the season.
NOTORIOUS: Sailing ship turns heads at Apollo Bay
A RECONSTRUCTED 15th century ship which visited Apollo Bay for Easter has extended its stay until Sunday.
NATIONAL STAR: Teen sailor wins national bronze medal
A JUNIOR Apollo Bay sailor has tackled the waters of Sydney Harbour and scored a bronze medal in a national youth sailing event.
Yacht club set for milestone celebration
COLAC Yacht Club leaders hope to attract more than 100 past and present members for the club’s 130-year anniversary celebration in April.
National honour for Colac sailor
VETERAN Colac sailor Graeme Parker received a pleasant surprise when he became a national champion almost three months after the completion of an Australian title.
Positive move for yacht club
COLAC YACHT CLUB members are optimistic about the remainder of the sailing season after changing lakes for the first time in almost a decade.
Colac yacht club chasing new members
COLAC Yacht Club officials are encouraging newcomers to the sport on the eve of the 2014-15 season.
Yachtsmen battle effects of Hurricane Sandy
HURRICANE Sandy failed to stop Colac yachtsmen Chris and Graeme Parker from impressing at an international event.
