Tanilba Sailing Club family racing with the Colecliffe brothers Medowie & Tilligerry News Of The Area Sport Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 25, 2017 Jigging with the Rigging – Young learners being shown the ropes by Mike Colecliffe and senior sailors rig up for the Sunday race. TANILBA Sailing Club is well and truly into its summer racing season with something of a family feud developing between the brothers Colecliffe. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Both are former current state or national champions but the younger sibling (Mark) has beaten his older brother at the last two regattas. With a brand new sail, Mike thinks that at club level this could very well make the difference as the duo vies for the season club championship. One Sunday each month is set aside for two races which count towards the coveted title. The Club also looks forward to its annual ‘Big Boat Regatta’ which it hosts each February. Meanwhile, the next generation of sailors is learning the ropes from more seasoned veterans with as many as nine young local hopefuls training on the six ‘Bic’ sailboats the Club has purchased. This was made possible with a $30,000 NSW State Government grant. Long time member Sam Breaden was responsible for seeing this process through the web of official procedures. As many as ten catamarans compete each Sunday. By Geoff WALKER
