The Heron 'an affordable way of getting into sailing and staying'
The Heron is a small dinghy that offers unrivalled family pleasure.
First sailed in Australia in the late 1950s,
the Heron has introduced 1000's upon 1000's of people to
sailing. The Heron is ideal for learning and cruising, but the fleet also
boasts close and competitive racing amongst some of Australia's top
sailors.
For more information about the Heron, explore this site via the menu on the left or
contact us - we are always glad to hear from you!
Update ..3rd July 2010:
Boats for sale, see the new postings and photos in "boats and bits" "4 $ale",
Now IS the time to BUY! Catch one quick and be ready for season 2010/11 !
The new season's Membership forms are available and
remember memberships are due, commencing 1 July 2010 !!
Season 09/10 saw
The :-..51st Nationals !!! ( at Largs Bay) in Jan
. 11th Youth Titles (at Somerton YC) in Feb
. 45th State Titles (at Port River SC) in Mar
refer the "States" page for results.
Read the review . .
Sail World review
. . Results
"Invitation race are outright" BJ to be removed
Asscn photos commence posting from 10th Jan 2010 see http://heronsa.asn.au/photos.shtml#top
Epsom studios pics of race 4 Photo links
Note Dates to remember!
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NHSAA AGM Tuesday 11th May (teleconf)
The annual HERON Trading day. is returning this season, either Mid Oct or early Nov 2010 tbc.
The forth coming 52nd Heron Nationals will be held mid Jan 2011 at St Leonards YC, Vic. (east from Geelong)
just give it a go! you will not regret it!
We welcome your enquiries.
Got a heron photo submit yours for our pages!
Newsletters
At the 2009 AGM the N.H.S.A.A. resolved to move to an electronic newsletter.
Please refer to the National Website at www.heronsailing.com.au for updates and information.
Any assistance that members can provide with Newsletter activities will be gratefully accepted,
also keep those articles coming..
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The NHSAA, commisioned the re-configuration of the master plug by a SA Grp builder Andrew Baker,
which has now been completed.
The new boat mould has been constructed, and at least 3 new GRp Herons have been built (from this mould)
and now hold "A" classifications
so watch these pages, as the boats that are being replaced will be posted for sale!
The new builder details in boats and bits!!
Recent events
SAHSA AGM and Presentation night 1 May 2010
was held on Saturday 1 May 2010 at Grange Sailing Club,
Awards from the Open State Championship (held at Port River Sailing Club) and the Youth State Championships
(held at Somerton Yacht Club) were presented.
A number of members who have put in a considerable amount of work for the Heron class
(including organisation and running of the 51st Nationals at Largs Bay)
retired at this AGM. Please consider taking on a role to support the Heron class and working towards
future events.
SA will host the 58th Nationals in abt 6 years from now, and Pt Lincoln YC is being considered as the venue.
One of the Lease boats in action!
Crews Wanted
Are you between 8 and 18 ?or older,
and would like to get into sailing.
Applications are now open
Please advise your interest HERE
Also we now have many Heron skippers (whose crews have moved into their own boats) looking to train new young forw'd hands!
Is this you??
Herons for Lease
- Hi, do you know of someone who would like to get into Heron Sailing
and teach their children as well ? or even another adult.. Great value!
Please advise your interest (message "SA Heron lease"HERE
For a nominal fee for the season you could be sailing a fibreglass Heron dinghy.
For further information/conditions, please contact
the Association on 8270 6276 if you are interested in leasing a boat
during the 2010/11 season. Forms available soon........Currently 2 boats are committed, and 1 is housed at PRSC
for its availability contact Richard on 8449 1700
Stitch and Glue built Herons
build your own with this easier method
- The SA Heron Association has a jig available for stitch and
glue Heron construction. This is available to members (foc) to assist them with
the construction of their new Heron (conditions apply). Contact the Association for more
information.
We have several on the water and they are proving their 'metal'.
Do you have a heron?
Are you sailing it?
If not, advertise it on this website "free of charge!" to any Heron owner.
Want to know more about the class and what options are available? just give us a call.!
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