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 WELCOME TO THE
S.A. HERON SAILING ASSOCIATION WEBSITE
Where HERON sailing in South Australia meets the World Wide Web
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 ..20th May 2012 1600 hrs :
Boats for sale, see the new postings and photos in "boats and bits" "4 $ale",
Now
IS the time to BUY! and it appears thats an understatement :
They are moving very quickly ! So be quick,
' There are still some good examples....."
Catch one quick and get ready for the 2012/13 season ! (And some great sailing!
Also check out the NEW "Wanted ads.!
The new season's Membership forms will be available
from July 2012 !!
Herons can sail ...........almost anywhere!!
and almost anyone can sail 
Or the Girls in the Groove!
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Note ---- Dates to remember!2012-13
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Season starts at the beginning of October 2012
New Owners or prospective owners NOTE
HERON TRADING DAY will be back
either end of October or the 1st weekend in Novemebr
Also SAHSA will be organising "Fleet Days " for practising larger fleet starts,
particularly for those heading to Perth Nationals in December 2012,
SAHSA is also organising a container to ship boats over to WA for the Titles,
several spots already confirmed
"Its a cheap way to go!"
Contact Richard Gibson for more details 84491700 or rgibson@scorpex.net
, and pic up yr cheap airfares and
accommodation now (links to follow)
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JUNIORS.....Get prepared for the 2012/13 State Heron Youth Titles..
declare your interest to a committee member now for the coming season!
The SAHeron Sailing Asscn invites any Youth sailor to grab an
"A" class Heron and enter..its free,
Please encourage any Youth sailor (any class) to nominate,
All they have to do is ‘borrow’ an ‘A’ class Heron,
also don’t forget the ‘Youth/Adult’ category
And NOMINATION is “free of charge”
PLEASE advise your intentions asap !!!!
HERE
(read the NOR for details!)tba soon.
In addition anyone who may have a heron for sale whether on a website
or not, is invited to come along and show it off.
It has happened !
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NATIONAL AGM was Tuesday 8th May 2012 at 8.00pm EST by teleconference.
and also the :-
SA Heron Association AGM & Presentation "Day"
Many members, family and friends attended presentation day for 2011/12 season.
Wow you should see the Trophies
Where: Somerton Sailing Club ( UBD 140 E 12 , Gregory's 214 J 12)
. When: 20th May
. Time: AGM 11am
Lunch 12.30pm
Presentation 1.30pm
Note:? Members and visitors came along and joined in the relaxed atmosphere, and celebrated
the successes from last season .
It looks like our fleets are going to build again, so please consider nominating for a Committee position,
we welcome new ideas, and many hands make light work....
Advices: Duane Clerke (saheronsec@hotmail.com) .
47th Sth. Aust. Heron Titles
10-11 March SYC - "Two very good days of sailing!"
With a fabulous Dinner BYO salads were highly appreciated, Thanks to Peter and Margaret and the rest of the gallery crew,
also to the on water crews!
Well the series was taken out by Richard Gibson and Hannah Lees,in "Flaw Show 10232" 
though with a little help from BJ, 'congratulations!'
Other great Photos of the event are available from http://www.oogywawa.com.au/
January 2012 Lake MacQuarie YC NSW hosted the 53rd National Titles
Check out the Sailing results:-
Series started on the 15th January....and final race Sat 21st.
Series
SA entrants were 10232, 10214, and newcomer 9402.
Season 11/12 has seen ...
aweful weather,
A new stronger committee with reps from almost every heron club!
We welcome your enquiries.
Got a heron photo, submit yours for our pages!
NATIONAL Newsletters are back!!! 6/2011
as well as 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 and articles will be gratefully accepted.
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NHSAA, commisioned the re-configuration of the master plug by a SA Grp builder Andrew Baker,
which was completed during 2009 2010.
From the new boat mould 3 boats had been constructed, and 2 of these competed in the 51st Nats at LArgs
so watch these pages, as the boats that are being replaced will be posted for sale!
The new builder is currently completing his 1st boat commissioned by NHSAA details will be listed in "boats and bits page !!"
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 8357 4202 if you are interested in leasing a boat
during the 2012/13 season. Forms available soon........
Currently 1 boat is available and is to be housed at PRSC
for its availability contact Duane on 8248-0117
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 have and 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 member.
Want to know more about the class and what options are available? just give us a call.!
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