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South Australians Launch into Kitefoiling

The first ever Australian Sailing Kitefoil Launch Camp took place in December at Largs Bay Sailing Club - with a packed course of 12 participants diving into the new class.

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Tue 12 Jan 2021

Discover Sailing - Welcome to our Playground campaign

Australian Sailing is excited to release a new Discover Sailing marketing campaign aimed at helping clubs as they get back out on the water.

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Wed 16 Sep 2020

CLUB IN FOCUS: Derwent Sailing Squadron (DSS)

Situated in a magical spot on the banks of Hobartâ€™s River Derwent, next to Wrest Point Casino and opposite the University of Tasmania; best known for its sailing program, which features internationally renowned events such as the, Melbourne to Hobart, Launceston to Hobart and King of the Derwent.

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Thu 11 Jun 2020

2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race postponed

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australiaâ€™s 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race has been postponed due to the current COVID-19 health crisis.

NSW QLD National

Tue 07 Apr 2020

Can I go sailing? Updated advice for the sailing community

In the past 24 hours several state maritime regulatory bodies have clarified their position regarding sailing as an acceptable form of exercise under the overarching social distancing guidelines.

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Fri 03 Apr 2020

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week 2020 â€“ first in best dressed

Townsville Yacht Club is set to open entry for SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) on 1 March, and rather than risk missing out as some did last year, many fingers are poised, ready to click the online entry button.

QLD Queensland National

Wed 26 Feb 2020

Entries booming for Hamilton Island Race Week 2020

An unprecedented surge of early interest in Australiaâ€™s premier offshore regatta, Hamilton Island Race Week from August 15-22, sees the fleet growing at a rate faster than any other time in the eventâ€™s 37-year history.

QLD Queensland National

Mon 24 Feb 2020

World Championship sailors support bushfire effort

The proximity of the upcoming 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Oceania and World Championships course area to some of the bushfires currently burning in the southern Australian state of Victoria has stirred the international sailing community to action. Smoke haze from fires in East Gippsland and the stateâ€™s north-east have impacted Geelongâ€™s air quality and competitors are all too aware of the devastating fallout from fires now Australia-wide.

Victoria National

Tue 14 Jan 2020

The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadronâ€™s 2019 Sail Brisbane

The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadronâ€™s 2019 Sail Brisbane Regatta (Off the Beach Classes, All Ages) entry list is starting to fill-in, with entries from the Finn, Laser 4.7, Laser Radial, OK Dinghy, Optimist and VX Ones classes.Â

QLD National

Mon 28 Oct 2019

100 days to historic 75th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Today marks 100 days to the historic 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - the 75th 628-nautical-mile race to Constitution Dock in Hobart, Tasmania.

NSW TAS National

Tue 17 Sep 2019

CLUB IN FOCUS: South Brisbane Sailing Club

Established in 1903, South Brisbane Sailing Club is located on the Brisbane River next to the popular Orleigh Park in West End, about 3km upstream from the Brisbaneâ€™s CBD towards the University of Queensland St Lucia campus.

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Sun 18 Aug 2019

The Women's Laser Regatta hosted by Double Bay Sailing Club

A regatta run by women, coached by women and sailed in by women and girls on Sydney Harbour

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Wed 31 Jul 2019

End of Year Report (Q4)

As the financial year closes, we look back at the participation that has occurred over the last 12 months. Itâ€™s been a very big year, with a pleasing 8% increase across our Discover Sailing accredited training programs, which include Keelboat & Dinghy Experiences, Tackers Introductions, Little Tackers and Learn to Sail and Powerboat courses.

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Wed 17 Jul 2019

CLUB IN FOCUS: Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association

Established on 30th August 1982. Dinah Beach originated in the early days of the pearling fleets operating out of Darwin. Luggers were careened here roughly at the point where the entrance to the club is now situated.

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Mon 15 Jul 2019

Tough final day decides winners of Australian Womenâ€™s Keelboat Regatta

Racing was delayed on Day 3, the final day of the Australian Womenâ€™s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR).

SheSails National

Tue 11 Jun 2019

Last chance to register for 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

You have until this Friday 31st May to receive the early bird discounted registration for SMIRW 2019.

QLD Club News National

Tue 28 May 2019

CLUB IN FOCUS: Mornington Yacht Club

In recent years Mornington Yacht Club has seen success in Sydney-Hobart yacht races, members placing at Etchell worlds, crew on Volvo round the world yacht races and kids competing at World, or Asian championships.

Club In Focus Victoria National

Fri 10 May 2019

Top End dry season kicks off Arafura Games

As the dry season started so did the Arafura Games.

NT Club News National

Fri 10 May 2019