Techie Tuesdays with Gary McLennan – May 2023

Techie Tuesdays with Gary McLennan – May 2023

In the report on the 2023 Vic Sabre State Championships, it was highlighted how sailing rules were regularly broken during the event. Reasons ranged from ignorance of the rules through to the ‘win at all costs’ approach, assuming that competitors wouldn’t bother...
44th Sabre National Championships

44th Sabre National Championships

The 44th Sabre Nationals was held 11-14 January 2023 at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania on the Derwent River with 47 boats facing the starting line. The weather gods provided us with great sailing condition; 12-15 kt steady sea breezes for the first three days and...

Sabre Measurement Rules Update

In the period 2016/2017 the Sabre Association of Australia (SSAA) embarked on a significant change to the way the rules are written, and the way boats are measured. This was completed in late 2017 and came into force 1 Feb 2018. It was at this time that the Rules of...

Sabre Nationals Hobart 11-14 January 2023

It’s now time to start organising your travel to Hobart for the Sabre Australian nations which will be held at Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. Races commence 11 through to 14 January. The Notice of Race is here. At this time of year Tasmanian is abuzz with action. From...