2020-21 AUS Nationals - Brighton, SA

28 December 2020 - 3rd January 2021 - cancelled - see new event: 28 to 31 December! - Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club - SA

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NATIONAL TITLES CANCELLED

Dear Fireball Members,


Fireball Australia has been working closely with Fireball SA and Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club to plan our upcoming Australian Championship. Due to travel restrictions brought on by COVID-19 and the unlikely possibility that state borders will open in time for our Australian Championship we feel that we have to cancel the 2020-21 Australian Championship as currently scheduled from December 28th – 3rd January.


On the huge plus side Down Under Sail is currently planning to hold a senior classes regatta at Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club compressed into a 4-day event from 28th – 31st December 2020 under the SA Summer of Sail Festival banner. The club is on board & has given the concept its full support. The regatta will focus on senior classes such as Sharpies, Fireballs, 505s, One-Design Windsurfers & Contenders. With most of these classes having already cancelled their Australian Championships, all these classes mentioned are very keen to participate to make it a great event.


Fireball Australia would like to encourage all SA Fireballers to attend this regatta, as it is being planned by DUS it promises to be a cracking event on & off the water. With the final day to be New Year’s Eve it will be a great way to finish off the regatta. In the remote chance the borders do re-open in time, we can invite the rest of the countries' fireball sailors to join us at this regatta.
The format of the regatta is still in the planning stage but there are options to hold our state championships and/or run it as a coaching clinic, which would be a great opportunity to make the fleet as a whole more competitive leading into the imminent World Championship in Australia.


As with any event run by Down Under Sail, DUS will also be factoring in a considerable budget to go towards media and promotion and as a class associated with this event, there will be plenty of further promotional opportunities to capitalise on free of charge to our association.


As soon as more information is available for the DUS SA Summer of Sail Festival we will be in touch.


Regards,


John Heywood
Fireball Australia President

 

 

ABOUT THE CLUB

Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club (BSYC) is one of Adelaide’s leading sailing clubs. More than just a yacht club, we are a function centre, a sailing and aquatics school and a community focus area with two bars and a bistro. People of all ages and backgrounds feel at home in BSYC where there is something for everyone. 

We are Adelaide’s foremost off-the-beach yacht club and our experience is gained not just through the successful organisation of Club sailing but the management of numerous state, national and world championships. We’ve made a significant contribution to the design and development of yacht classes and BSYC appeals to members of all ages and abilities.

The club is located at the southern end of the main Adelaide beach front. It has a beautiful swimming beach. The area is popular for sailing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, sups, snorkling etc.

There is a grass rigging area behind the club, canteen and casual bar facilities downstairs as well as more formal clubrooms upstairs.

 

 

Beach 2 Lawn Beach 1

 

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation along the Adelaide beach front books out very quickly for the Christmas - New Years period so please book early.

 

Brighton Caravan Park - located 50 metres from the sailing club

The association has arrange access to early bookings at the caravan park where there are various styles of cabins as well as powered sites for caravans and camping.

If you would us to book your accommodation please get back to Matthew Carter by 28th January.

Fill th this form to make your selection on accommodation. Booking Form

 

Other Caravn Parks Further Afield -

Marion Holiday Park

Christies Beach Tourist Park

Sturt River Park

 

Esplanade Hotel 

 

Houses and Appartments - 

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