Australian Sailing is the national governing body to advance, promote, administer and grow the sport of sailing and is committed to: Advance the sport of sailing in Australian and international communities in all its forms, and across all levels of participation.
Three champions successfully defended their divisional titles and one new 2019 Saint Moritz by GURNERâ„¢ Australian Yachting Championship winner was declared after Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron rolled out a full series over three days.
Victorian teens can now get more active in water sports as a part of the new Australian Sailing pilot program OutThere Sailing. The VicHealth funded program for 12 to 17-year-olds aims to increase participation in non-competitive sport.
Australian Sailing is delighted to announce GURNERâ„¢ as naming rights partner of the 2019 Saint Moritz by GURNERâ„¢ Australian Yachting Championships.
With numbers continuing to grow for the 2019 Saint Moritz by Gurner Australian Yachting Championships, there is one entrant amongst them who will be looking to add another successful chapter to its already storied racing career.
The inaugural Australian Para Sailing Championships wrapped up successfully at Sail Melbourne International 2018 on Sunday (16 December 2018) after some competitive racing across the fleets. The first-time event featured Australia’s best para-sailors with Australian Para-Sailing Champions determined in four classes, including the Hansa 303 one-person, Hansa 303 two-person, the 2.4mR as well as the SKUD 18.
Racing at Sail Melbourne International 2018 wrapped up with a full final day of racing across all Olympic and Invited class fleets. After challenging race disruptions over the four-day event, caused by the current weather system sitting over Australia’s east coast, it was a welcome finish for the close to 400 competitors from all across Australia and from 18 countries.
The Notice of Race (NOR) for the 2019 Australian Yachting Championships has been amended. Please note the blue water component for the IRC Div 1 incorporating the 2018 Rolex Sydney to Hobart has been withdrawn from the Australian Yachting Championships.
The top two TP52s from the 2018 Australian Yachting Championships will be back to defend their place at the top of the class when the 2019 version commences on Port Philip Bay on 21 January. This year’s event will be hosted by the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, and competition will be fierce with several other contenders now registered and ready to challenge.
The 50th edition of the Largest Regatta in the World was held yesterday: 2,689 competitors, 28 thousand sailors & over 300 thousand spectators. Australia and New Zealand were well represented by few of our sailing members
Trailable Yachts and Sports Boats from all over Australia are expected to attend this event, which is rotated around the eastern seaboard states annually
The Boating Industry Association of Victoria today applauded the Liberal National Coalition’s policy announcement for better recreational boating for all Victorians.
The Invictus Games is an international adaptive sporting event for wounded, injured and ill service men and women, both active duty and veteran. The Games promote the healing power of sport and physical activity to inspire recovery and support rehabilitation.
It’s been a very big quarter in terms of participation with a substantial 1000 more participants in January, compared to last year, completing learn to sail and powerboat courses. We are now 7% ahead of the previous year, with outstanding results in WA and ACT, along with some moderate increases in VIC and NSW.