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Exploring RPAYC’s amazing Community Sailing Program

Sydney-based disability support program, Explore Social has discovered the magic of sailing having teamed with the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s social community sailing program which aims to get not-for-profit groups out on the water to discover sailing.

Inclusion Participation and Growth NSW ACT

Wed 19 Jul 2023

Register Now for the 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference

Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference, which is set to feature an incredible lineup of keynote speakers from the Australian Sailing Team (AST), America’s Cup 2024 Team Australia Challenge (TAC) and Emirates Team New Zealand – America’s Cup (ETNZ).

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS SheSails

Mon 17 Jul 2023

Youth Squad Preparation Complete - Athletes to Compete at Class Worlds or European Championships

The Inaugural Youth Squad preparation activity for 2023 is now complete as sailors embark on Class Worlds or European Championships.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS Youth

Fri 07 Jul 2023

How to Start Your Sailing Journey Today - Discover Sailing

Are you interested in sailing but don’t know where to start? Been wanting to get involved but not sure who to contact? There’s no better time to start your sailing journey, with clubs around Australia waiting to welcome you into their local communities.

National Participation and Growth ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Mon 03 Jul 2023

2023 SheSails Leadership Conference – Save the Date!

Australian Sailing is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference, with this year’s event set to make waves by becoming the first ever SheSails event with an international lineup of industry speakers.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS SheSails

Wed 21 Jun 2023

Countdown to the Tasar World Championship: 10 Days Left for Early Bird Entries

As the highly anticipated Tasar World Championship draws near, sailing enthusiasts and competitors from around the globe are gearing up for what promises to be an exhilarating event

ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Mon 19 Jun 2023

Our roadmap for growth - Australian Sailing’s Participation and Membership plan

Australian Sailing is proud to release its Participation and Membership Plan, a roadmap for clubs and classes to achieve participation and membership growth, including the steps and actions for implementing each goal and project.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS Participation

Mon 29 Aug 2022

Registration now open for the 2022 SheSails National Conference event!

Australian Sailing is excited to open registrations for the 2022 SheSails National Conference, the event is FREE but registrations are essential.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS SheSails

Tue 16 Aug 2022

Another huge success for the 2022 NT Womens Regatta

With 54 women on the water, including 5 from Gove and 20 interstate sailors, 6 Elliott 7 teams battled it out Round Robin style and our small but competitive open mixed fleet raced around Fannie Bay and into the harbour with a mix of around the cans and harbour courses.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS SheSails

Thu 11 Aug 2022

Capacity Hamilton Island Race Week to reunite sailors; social tickets on sale June 15

The fleet for this year’s Hamilton Island Race Week is at capacity and sailors from around the country and overseas are eagerly awaiting the huge reunion in paradise following a three-year wait.

Qld Nsw Act Vic Tas Sa Wa Nt

Tue 14 Jun 2022

Winners declared at Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron’s (RMYS) 30th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) came to an end on Port Phillip in Victoria this afternoon, when winners were crowned and other special prize recipients were announced.

Qld Nsw Act Vic Tas Sa Wa Nt

Mon 13 Jun 2022

Diversity key to success of Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

The Australian 30th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) has again attracted women from a wide variety of sailing backgrounds, from the highly experienced down to novices in the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron’s (RMYS) three-day event, which finishes this afternoon.

Qld Nsw Act Vic Tas Sa Wa Nt

Mon 13 Jun 2022

Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta leaderboard takes shape with a day to go

Tracy Richardson (NSW) and crew extended their Division 1 lead at the Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) this afternoon and with just a day of racing remaining, are looking unassailable in the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) hosted event.

Qld Nsw Act Vic Tas Sa Wa Nt

Sun 12 Jun 2022

Thrills and spills Day 1 of Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

Competitors were put through a tough test on Day 1 of the Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), not only were conditions rough on Port Phillip, but officials at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron decided on three windward/leeward races instead of two, as they looked ahead to Sunday’s wild forecast.

Qld Nsw Act Vic Tas Sa Wa Nt

Sat 11 Jun 2022

Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta fires up this morning

The Australian 30th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) fired up with a race briefing at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron early this morning, ahead of the first race which started at 10am on Port Phillip in a stiff cold breeze.

Qld Nsw Act Vic Tas Sa Wa Nt

Sat 11 Jun 2022

What your child safeguarding obligations are

Sailing organisations have an obligation to take a proactive and preventative approach to upholding their commitment to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of all children who participate in sailing.

National Qld Nsw Act Vic Tas Sa Wa Nt

Thu 09 Jun 2022

Lisa Rose wins Gold Coast and Australasian Etchells Championship

The Etchells Gold Coast Championship and Australasian Championship were sailed from the Southport Yacht Club from 28-29 and 28-30 May 2022 respectively.

Qld Nsw Act Vic Tas Sa Wa Nt

Tue 31 May 2022

Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta ready to set sail in 2022

Following cancelation in 2020 and 2021, organisers at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron are looking forward to welcoming all for the 30th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), to be held over the Queen’s Birthday weekend, 10-13 June, 2022.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Thu 26 May 2022