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The DSS / RYCT Dinghy Group is a joint venture between the Derwent Sailing Squadron (DSS) and the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania (RYCT). It is run by volunteers and offers a safe and fun environment for kids and adults to learn sailing in a variety of boats.

Latest News

Tasmanian Adventures at Sail Melbourne

Updated for 19/12/9 see below

Sunday 13/12/9

Sunday started the arrivals of the Tassie sailors in drips and drabs. The majority of boats ex Sail Sydney had arrived on Weds courtesy of the bionic VW Golf and another group of boats arrived on the Spirit today including two lasers and Matt Bugg's 2.4.

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Sail Sydney Wraps Up With Tassie Success

On the final day, the expected light south-south-westerly winds did not eventuate on Sydney Harbour but instead a lovely nor-easter, mirroring yesterday's conditions, eventually filled in, allowing the PRO to officially get racing started just before 1.00pm, instead of the planned 10.00am.

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Sail Sydney: Tasmanian sailors on top of their game

by Di Pearson, Sail Sydney Media (7/12/9)

Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) head sailing coach Richard Scarr is justifiably proud of his charges competing at the four-day Sail Sydney regatta for Olympic and Youth classes, the four day Yachting NSW event being held on Sydney Harbour.

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