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2020/2021 ORC Rating Certificates now available!

The new 2020 ORC ratings year is about to start. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 we are not back racing yet but many of you may still wish to attain your Rating Certificate now, ready for when the season returns to â€˜normalâ€™.Â

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Mon 01 Jun 2020

Get to know your e-sailing State Champions â€“ QLD & NSW

In State of Origin style Australian Sailing caught up with e-sailing State Champions from New South Wales and Queensland ahead of the upcoming Zhik Australian eSailing National Challenge.

NSW QLD

Tue 26 May 2020

Australian Sailing Awards to go virtual in 2020

The Australian Sailing Awards are set to go virtual in 2020, with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing a shake-up of how the Awards will be delivered this year.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Thu 21 May 2020

Rule 46 change update

With sailing clubs around Australia focused on attempting to restart operations as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, Australian Sailing has made the decision to delay the implementation of the change to Rule 46 until 1 January 2022.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Thu 21 May 2020

October start for rescheduled Noakes Sydney Gold Coast

The 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, a major lead-up event prior to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, has been rescheduled to start in October.

NSW QLD

Thu 14 May 2020

Framework for Rebooting SportÂ

The federal government released its roadmap for returning to sport on Friday 1st May through SportAus and the Australian Institute of Sport.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS COVID-19

Wed 06 May 2020

Clubs Take to the Virtual Waters for Zhik Australian Sailing eSailing National Challenge.

While sailing as we know it is on pause during COVID-19 restrictions, now is the time embrace eSailing on Virtual Regatta. Clubs across Australia have taken to the virtual waters in preparation for the upcoming Zhik Australian Sailing eSailing National Challenge.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Tue 05 May 2020

Southport Yacht Club Celebrates 75 Years at the 12th Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta in January 2021!

Australiaâ€™s east coast sailing scene will become even more exciting next summer with the celebration of Southport Yacht Clubs 75th Year and the staging of the 12th Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta.

National QLD

Tue 14 Apr 2020

Sabre class publishes initial findings in new sail evaluation process

The Sabre class is re-evaluating its current sail plan to ensure the timeless class continues to withstand the test of time as one of Australiaâ€™s most iconic single-handed dinghies.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Tue 07 Apr 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

Craving Some Sailing While You Are at Home?

Missing the water? Here are some games, quizzes, movies and fun to keep you going while land bound.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS COVID-19

Thu 02 Apr 2020

Can I go sailing? Guidance for the sailing community

Recent updates and guidelines from Governments and Maritime bodies to limit the spread of COVID-19 have left a lot of sailors around the country asking whether they are still able to partake in a day on the water.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS COVID-19

Wed 01 Apr 2020

Australian Sailing saddened at loss of sailor in Brisbane

Australian Sailing, on behalf of members of the sailing community, expresses our sincere condolences to the family of a sailor lost after an incident during the Kingfisher Interclub Night Series on Moreton Bay on Saturday.

National QLD

Mon 09 Mar 2020

New look Airlie Beach Race Week 2020

The Whitsunday Sailing Club has announced that its hallmark regatta, now in its 32nd year, will be held from 6-13 August, again featuring some of the most scenic courses on offer in the world.

National QLD

Tue 03 Mar 2020

18 Queensland Clubs get funding for equipment and training

Under the first round of funding from Active Clubs which is part of the Activate! Queensland 2019-2029 strategy by the Queensland Government, 18 Queensland Sailing/Yacht Clubs have received funding to the value of $34,000. Thatâ€™s 35% of our Clubs!

QLD Club News QLD Queensland

Thu 20 Feb 2020

What a bunch of Talent! Go Queenslanders!

Is your name on the list? Whatever the result at the class Nationals we hope you had a good regatta, sailed as fast as you could, learned a bit more about your sailing and brought back more skills to share with your club.

QLD Club News QLD Queensland

Mon 17 Feb 2020

Sailing and its impact on wellbeing

We all know there are several key factors that can have a positive impact on a teenagerâ€™s well-being. Specific societal, emotional and physical factors can help develop our kids in to thriving young adults, and the sport of sailing is recognised as one of the leading activities to help foster these outcomes.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Tue 04 Feb 2020

2020 Flying Fifteen Australian Championship

A fleet of 20 Flying Fifteens made the long journey from all over Australia to compete at the 2020 Flying Fifteen Australian Championship held in Waterloo Bay just south of the Brisbane River in Queensland. Some competitors had a long journey navigating around a host of bush fires still plaguing the country. Visitors came from as far as England, Darwin, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Tue 04 Feb 2020