Central Coast Home and Lifestyle Spring 2022

Women learn to sail at Gosford Sailing Club G osford Sailing Club has been offering beginners and experts alike since 1932 the opportunity to connect with the gorgeous aquatic surroundings throughout Brisbane Water. Traditionally, sailing has long been seen as a luxury in a sport dominated by men, however, as recent sailor Minkang Sankey says, sailing has become increasingly accessible and open to women. My husband encouraged me for a long-time to sail, and I had no experience at all before joining the Gosford Sailing Club’s Adult Learn to Sail program in October 2021. “Among water sports, sailing is seen as something richer people do, yet I have found that the sailing club is open to anyone regardless of experience and background.

beautiful waterways we are so fortunate to call home and relying on the wind as your source of energy, whilst connecting with other people in doing so is absolutely invigorating and important for both personal wellbeing and the community. As women, we have been historically locked-out or prevented from participating in certain sports, and it is great to see more local women getting out there, learning to sail and immersing themselves in the community and in nature.” The Gosford Sailing Club also offers the SheSails program designed for female sailors looking to improve their sailing skills, meet other people and enjoy the water as part of the Australian Sailing initiative. For more information on how to get involved, visit https://www.revolutionise.com.au/

Over the summer season which goes from November to March, the club offers an open class every Wednesday afternoon for people to get on the boats and experience the water. “I have rediscovered myself. I had no prior knowledge and I have found that sailing suits my personality as well as being a great opportunity to engage with nature and to meet wonderful people who are always willing to help and care for each other and to meet the demanding challenges involved in sailing. “Particularly for women, engagement with the water is very important for mental health and wellbeing which is very important after the impacts of COVID-19 saw many women get caught up in family responsibilities and duties.” Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, who won Paralympic gold medals sailing in Rio and London, is encouraged by the increase in popularity for sailing by local women. “At every level, from beginner to elite, sailing is like a meditation. Getting out amongst the

gosfordsc/learn-to-sail/shesails/ or email sailing@gossail.com.au Phone: 4325 7216

What colours say: fresh air, flowers in bloom, cool breezes and carefree afternoons? Spring is here - bring more colour to your home and create the illusion of space with bright colours. Embrace your love for spring by decorating your indoor or outdoor area with the colours of flower blossoms, green grass and deep ocean blues to capture the beauty of nature. Bring your home to life with paint colour, fabric colour and diy colour schemes. Use colour to create a fun mood in your home.