Funding available for International and Recognised Classes

1:39 AM Tue 15 Feb 2011 GMT

'Rob and Nicole Douglass onboard their Tasar' Yann Audic Click Here to view large photo

Yachting Australia, with the assistance of the Australian Sports Commission, is offering financial support to skippers and crews who have enjoyed success at recent ISAF International and Recognised Classes World Championships. Those interested in applying for funding are reminded that grants are based on results at Class World Championships held between 1 April 2010 and 31 March 2011, meaning there are just six weeks left to compete in an eligible regatta. The funding is provided to assist athletes with the cost of their World Championship campaign. Financial support is calculated using criteria that considers the athlete?s performance and where the ...

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by Craig Heydon