A Gippsland coastal town is hosting a national sailing championship that has become a well-worn pathway for future Olympic sailors.
19 boats competed across four categories and 12 racesThe 2023 420 National Championship was held in Metung with sailors between the ages of 13 and 19 competing for the national title on 19 boats across four categories.
The regatta's race officer Glenys Hitchen said many competitors will progress to the larger and more advanced 470 boat after the championship which is one of the boats used in the Olympics. "We definitely really enjoy it, there's lots of opportunities on the race track, great hospitality and a great club to race out of, everyone's super friendly and it's a beautiful town," Mr Jackson said.Sailing is Australia's fifth-most-successful sport in the Olympics, with the country securing 29 medals.
Glenys Hitchen says the conditions in the Gippsland Lakes are calmer than where most of the sailors train.
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