Upcoming Meeting
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2023 NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships -
March 15th 2023
The 2023 NSWSSTRC Regatta will be held at Woollahra Sailing Club in Sydney, 17 March to 19 March.
CLICKE HERE for the Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions for NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships -
March 15th 2023
Sailing Instructions have been posted for the 2023 NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships to be held at Woollahra Sailing Club - 17 - 19 March, 2023
CLICK HERE for the Sailing Instructions
For updates on the regatta over the weekend please go to the nswtsa instagram page.
ATSA announce Posting on Nationals NoR -
April 26th 2022
NSWTSA advise that the event host club, Georges River Sailing Club, have posted the NoR for the upcoming Australian Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships to be held at Georges River Sailing Club - 5-10 July, 2022.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ATSA WEBSITE POST
State Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships Sailing Instructions
- 26th April 2022
Please see attached link to the SI’s for the State Championships regatta to be held this weekend at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS CLICK HERE
Important documents for upcoming events
- 20th April 2022
2022 NSWTSA Membership renewal CLICK HERE
2022 NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championship CLICK HERE
NSWTSA Confirm Dates and Host Club for 2022 States. NOR Released - Registrations Open.
- 1st April 2022
NSWTSA are pleased to confirm the NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships will in 2022 - once again be hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS), and will run from Friday 29 April – Sunday 1 May.
NSWTSA are pleased to continue the relationship with RSYS and help them deliver a strategy to engage more directly with schools and their team racing programs and we are pleased to return to the club after the success of the 2021 States Regatta.
The details of the regatta are included in the Notice of Race available below
Registrations for entry to the Regatta are through TryBooking and available through the link - REGISTRATIONS
For further information - Email us here
NSWTSA Release NOR for State Championships.
- 1st April 2022
ATSA advise that NSWTSA have confirmed the NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships will be hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS), and will run from Friday 29 April – Sunday 1 May.
The details of the regatta are included in the Notice of Race available below
Registrations for entry to the Regatta are through TryBooking and available through the link - REGISTRATIONS
For further information - Email us here
NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships – Sailing Instructions - 26th April 2021
NSWTSA advise the Sailing Instructions for the 2021 NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships have been posted online. This year’s Championship Regatta will be held on Sydney Harbour, from the 30 April – 2 May, 2021, at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS). The regatta will run on a modified Swiss League format followed by a staged elimination Finals Series for the top 8 teams. The Sailing Instructions are available below
Live Results for the 2021 NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championship will be available from Friday at the following link - LIVE RESULTS
For further information - Email us here
Visitor Information to RSYS for the NSW Championships this weekend. - 26th April 2021
The host of this year’s Championship - Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS) – have posted the following visitor information for competitors and guests attending the club over the course of the regatta.
We are privileged to be hosted by RSYS over the weekend and look forward yo a successful and entertaining regatta. Please add to it by respecting the Club, and its members as they share their club with us.
NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships – Amendments to Notice of Race - 20th April 2021
NSWTSA advise of an update to the Notice of Race for the 2021 NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships. This year’s Championship Regatta will be held on Sydney Harbour, from the 30 April – 2 May, 2021, hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS). The changes to the NoR result from the relaxing of Covid restrictions and subsequent updates to regatta format, made in consultation with membership and regatta host. Amendments to the NoR include: 1. Change of Format from round robin to the Swiss League used in previous years, 2. Removal of proposed formal lunch. With the return to Swiss League format we will endeavour to have all teams race longer on the final day prior to commencing a knock out Finals Series. The Amended Notice of Race is available
Registrations for entry to the Regatta remain through TryBooking and available through the link TRY BOOKING HERE
For further information - Email us here
NSWTSA Confirm Dates and Host Club for 2021 States - 25th March 2021
NSWTSA are pleased to confirm the NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships for Friday 30 April – Sunday 2 May. This year’s event will be held on Sydney Harbour, hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS).
RSYS have a strategy to engage more directly with schools and their team racing programs and we are pleased to have them on board and have appreciated their support in setting up the 2021 States Regatta.
This year’s regatta seems some changes with the format currently proposed responding to covid guidelines and school protocols. The 2021 State Chamionships will include:
1. Pool qualifying rounds with teams remaining in their boats for each pool and a wash down of boats between pools,
2. Divisional Finals with all teams participating on the final day, and
3. A formal Lunch and Presentation Event at conclusion of the regatta on the 2nd May.
The details of the regatta are:
Registrations for entry to the Regatta are through TryBooking and available through the link TRY BOOKING HERE
For further information - Email us here
NSWTSA Announce the Sydney Harbour Regatta - 22nd March 2021
This weekend will see combination of the Ascham and Scots regatta taking place as the 2021 Sydney Harbour Regatta. This unique scheduling organised with the schools, our host club Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and NSWTSA will see 14 teams from 9 schools come together to race on Sydney Harbour. With teams entering from bases at Woollahra SC, RSYS, Middle Harbour and Lane Cove. The details of the regatta are:
Updates will be available on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM
Thanks to Scots and Ascham for organising alongside our host Club – RSYS.
For further information - Email us here
NSWTSA Update on Regatta Program - 22nd March 2021
After a long period of interruption, Sailing has been able to recommence this term with a series of regattas held in NSW and the ACT. Whilst restrictions have remained in place along with School and Club protocols, and with a relatively short Term 1 schedule, timing of regattas has been somewhat problematic. However – we have seen the following regattas taking place:
ACT States – Canberra 27/28 February
Pittwater Regatta – RPAYC 5 / 6 March
Middle Harbour SheSails 13 March
This term, the host schools of two regular regattas have combined to host the 2021 Sydney Harbour Regatta this Saturday out of RSYS which has seen a great turn out with 14 teams registered from 9 schools (refer separate posting). Finally, and further to separate email advice already sent to schools and clubs, we can confirm the scheduling of the 2021 NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships to be held at RSYS on the 29 April to the 2 May (refer separate post). Thanks all for your continued support of NSWTSA and look forward to participation in the regattas ahead.
For further information - Email us here
Statement on Upcoming Regattas from NSWTSA. - 23rd March 2020
In consideration of current events, the NSWTSA Committee, with consultation with Government, Clubs and key stakeholders, met last week and confirmed that the following regattas had been cancelled postponed:
Scots Regatta – scheduled for 4 April has been CANCELLED.
2020 NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Regatta – scheduled for 1 – 3 May, at Georges River Sailing Club has been POSTPONED.
Please refer ATTACHED STATEMENT Issued by the NSWTSA Committee.
Great 2 Days of Teams Racing at Pittwater Cup Regatta - 12 March 2020
With a plan to provide more racing opportunities across the region, RPAYC held their annual Pittwater Teams Racing Regatta last weekend over two days - with a twilight on Friday evening and a full day racing on Saturday 7th March.
Close racing in an absorbing finals series resulted in Mater Maria winning the Pittwater Cup for 2020. (Mater team photo below)
A full report of the event is available on RPAYC website or HERE
The RPAYC as the Organising Authority, is already pencilling in dates for early March 2021 for next year’s regatta, giving teams plenty of opportunity to plan ahead.
The schools are all looking forward to more racing at the upcoming events on Sydney Harbour as preparation for the State Championships at Georges River on the 1-3 May.
NSWTSA Confirm Upcoming Regattas - 5th March 2020
Along with the host schools - NSWTSA are pleased to confirm the following Invitational Team Racing Regattas in the next month:
- Ascham Regatta - 21st March at Woollahra Sailing Club
- Scots Regatta - 4th April at Woollahra Sailing Club
Invitations are currently being issued to schools by the respective host schools and NSWTSA.
Details of the regattas -
Ascham Regatta NOR:
Ascham Regatta Registration:
Scots Regatta NOR:
Scots Regatta Registration:
For further information - Email us here
RPAYC Announce Pittwater Secondary Schools Team Racing Regatta - 6/7 March 2020 - 24th February 2020
RPAYC have launched the Pittwater Secondary Schools Team Racing Regatta for 2020 as a Friday Twilight and Saturday full day regatta!
This will be a fantastic training regatta, with the main objective of getting out on the water and building our team racing regatta skills. Having a great time as well is obviously paramount along with safety. This event is for schools run by schools and the Club, we are very lucky through the generous cooperation of Pittwater schools, access to 25 pacers.
The regatta will be held on the waters of Pittwater on the evening of the 6th March and all day - 7th March.
Here is the link to the information page for the regatta:
Link to NOR:
Link to Entry Form
2020 Womens Teams Racing event Announced - 2nd February 2020
Middle Harbour Yacht Club and the NSW Team Sailing Association are pleased to announce the inaugural Womens Invitational event at Middle Harbour on the 29th Feb, 2020. The Notice or Race is attached and includes details for registration.
We welcome Middle Harbour as a host club and look forward to sailing there at this inaugural event.
The regatta is another opportunity for schools to gain more experience though the Race Organisers will consider Open teams to complete the field of 8 teams.
We will also seek interest from teams that can supply their own boats - please contact us early if this is a possible for your entry - though this is not a prerequisite.
NOTICE OF RACE AND REGISTRATION
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE
2020 NSW Secondary Schools Team Racing Championships - 27th November 2019
The 2020 NEW SOUTH WALES SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEAMS RACING CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Georges River Sailing Club on the 1st – 3rd May, 2019.
The State Championship will be open to 24 teams from throughout the State to compete over 3 days of sailing starting on 1st and culminating with the finals on Sunday, 3rd May. Regatta documents will be posted on the NSWTSA website and on the GRSC website early in 2020.
Following the success of the 2018 and 2019 Regattas, the NSWTSA is excited to be returning to GRSC for this regatta and look forward to a full contingent of schools competing over the 3 days of sailing.
This year’s state championships will provide good experience for the 2020 AUSTRALIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEAMS RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS which will this year be held in NSW.
Dates announced for 2020 Australian Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships and 2020 Interdominion Championships - 27th November 2019
The Australian Team Sailing Association (ATSA) has announced the dates of the 2020 Australian Secondary Schools Team Sailing Championships and the 2020 Interdominion Championships.
The 2020 Australian Secondary Schools Team Racing Championships will be held 27 – 31 May 2020, held in NSW.
The 2020 Interdominion Schools Team Racing Championships will be held 4 – 6 September at Algies Bay in New Zealand.
Qualification for the Interdominion Championships will again be based on the results of the 2020 ASSTRC in May and will only be available to teams finishing in the top 5 places at the regatta.
RYCT and ATSA launch the 2020 Australian 2K Championship - 27th November 2019
The club is pleased to have the support of ATSA for the event with both parties keen to make the regatta a long-term feature of the Australian team racing calendar.
2K Team Racing is two on two team racing, in keelboats without spinnakers, raced on short, match race style courses with umpires. The sport is fun, fast, social, and spectator friendly. In just four years since its development, an exciting international club competition circuit has sprung up with events in China the USA and around Europe. https://2kteamracing.com
The Global Team Racing Regatta - a separate series, was initiated by the New York Yacht Club, with the second edition held at the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, UK in 2019. The 2020 the event will move to Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, Italy.
Registrations from NSW are asked to please ensure you keep NSWTSA posted at info@nswtsa.com of your entry.
Notice of Race attached here.
Amendments to NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championships. 26 - 28 April 2019.
The NSWTSA have amended the NOR for the 2019 NSWTRC. Please refer the notice of amendment below as well as the revised NOR. All entries for the regatta are required to be members of the NSWTSA or the relevant body responsible for team sailing in their respective state.
Notice of Race here.
Amendedments to NOR
Registration is now open fop the 2019 NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championship
Registration is now open fop the 2019 NSW Secondary Schools Teams Racing Championship to be held at Georges River Sailing Club - 26 - 29 April, 2019. Please see the Notice of Race here.
Registration for the 2019 NSWSSTRC is available HERE
2019 NSW Secondary Schools Team Racing Championships - 3rd February
The NEW SOUTH WALES SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEAMS RACING CHAMPIONSHIP
will be held at Georges River Sailing Club on the
26 th – 28 th April, 2019.
The State Championship will be open to 24 teams from throughout the State to
compete over 3 days of sailing starting on Friday 26 th and culminating with the finals on Sunday, 28 th April.
Regatta documents will be posted soon on the website and on the GRSC website
Following the success of the 2018 Regatta the NSWTSA are excited to be returning to
GRSC for this regatta and look forward to a full contingent of schools registering forthe Regatta.
NSW Team Sailing Association Update - 30th January
We move into the New Year with an exciting program of teams racing planned for the Summer.
With training bases now operating at 5 Sydney clubs – Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron,
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Woollahra Sailing Club and Georges River Sailing Club – team sailing is on the rise, with more and more schools, clubs and associations showing interest in being further involved in the sport.
With that in mind, a volunteer group like the NSWTSA is only as good as its members
and its community – so please if interested put your hand up to be involved, be
engaged and help us grow the sport.
This year the Association is working with our member schools – Ascham School and
The Scots College – in assisting the co-ordination and running of their annual
regattas. These invitational regattas will soon be announced – so keep a look out for these - and the upcoming announcement of the 2019 NSW Secondary Schools Teams
Racing Championships.
Our AGM will also be held in March so look out for that too.
Keep a watch on the website and via our instagram account, and on Facebook
Dates announced for 2019 Australian Secondary Schools Team Sailing Championships and 2019 Interdominion Championships. - 25th January
The Australian Team Sailing Association (ATSA) has announced the dates of the
2019 Australian Secondary Schools Team Sailing Championships and the 2019
InterDominion Championships with both competitions to be hosted in Tasmania,
jointly by the Sandy Bay Sailing Club and The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.
The 2019 Australian Secondary Schools Team Racing Championships will be held 6th
-10th June.
The 2019 Interdominion Schools Team Sailing Championships will be held 13th -17th
July.
For more information refer – 
Media Release
2018 NSW Secondary Schools Team Racing Championships - 10th January
The NEW SOUTH WALES SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEAMS RACING CHAMPIONSHIP
were held at Georges River Sailing Club on the
4 th - 6 th May, 2018.
The State Championship involved 24 teams from 15 schools over 3 days of sailing
starting on Friday and culminating with the finals on Sunday.
In a change from recent events, the regatta was transferred from Sydney Harbopur to
Georges River where the beach side location allowed for on-shore changeover, greater interaction between the competing sailors and enhanced spectator facilities. GRSC were congratulated for a fantastic event well received by all involved.
2017 NSW Secondary Schools Team Racing Championships
The NEW SOUTH WALES SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEAMS RACING CHAMPIONSHIP were held at Woollahra Sailing Club on the
7th – 9th April, 2017.
This years State Championship involved 20 teams from 15 schools over 3 days of sailing starting on Friday and culminating with the finals on Sunday.
Keep up to date with the regatta - via our instagram account, and on Facebook
Live results will be posted on the website - see Live Results.
It was a fantastic few days of exciting racing on the waters of Rose Bay - with the weather looking good over the weekend. congratulations to all schools who competed in this year’s event.
NSW Team Sailing Association
NSWTSA connects with Team Sailing community
The New South Wales Team Sailing Association (NSWTSA) leads the promotion, and administration of team sailing throughout New South Wales, so team sailing can be conducted, encouraged, promoted, and advanced across the state.
The NSWTSA works with Schools, Universities and Sailing Clubs to continue the engagement and success of the sport and offer greater opportunity for sailors to learn, develop and compete in Team Sailing.
If you’re interested in Team Sailing, competing in and supporting this exciting form of sailing - please let us know, get connected and we look forward to working with you and your team soon.
For more information – info@nswtsa.com, or click the social media links at the top or bottom of the page
David McCracken - Association President
Dates announced for 2017 Australian Secondary Schools Team Sailing Championships
- The Australian Team Sailing Association (ATSA) has announced the dates of the 2017 Australian Secondary Schools Team Sailing Championships with competition to be hosted Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club and Nedlands Yacht Club, Perth from 6th – 10th July – see here for more