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Sustainable Practice with Double Bay Sailing Club

Double Bay Sailing Club (DBSC) is a club that is passionately leading the way with its sustainability practices. As well as implementing a range of energy efficient initiatives including power-saving light bulbs and timers for hot water, DBSC also has systems in place to separate waste streams and actively encourages and participates in recycling.

National Clubs in Focus ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 27 Sep 2023

Australian Sailing NSW/ACT - Awards Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the NSW/ACT Sailing Awards for 2023!

NSW ACT

Fri 22 Sep 2023

Two weeks to go until the SheSails Leadership Conference 2023!

There are just 2 weeks to go until the highly anticipated 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference. Time is running out to register before the event takes place via webinar at 6pm (AEDT) on Tuesday 3rd October.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA SheSails

Tue 19 Sep 2023

Key Instructor, Coach and Official Resource Launched

Australian Sailing is proud to announce the launch of its Instructor, Coach and Official Development Strategy.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS Instructor Coach Strategic

Mon 18 Sep 2023

Introducing our final Keynote Speaker for the SheSails Leadership Conference 2023

Carolijn Brouwer, the four-time world champion turned Australian Sailing Team (AST) ILCA 6 coach, has been confirmed in our very exciting line-up.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA SheSails

Thu 14 Sep 2023

Australian Sailing NSW & ACT Awards 2023 - Finalists Announced

We are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 NSW/ACT Sailing Awards. We received 89 nominations across the 16 categories. Nominations have come from clubs big and small and from members across the state & territory.

ACT NSW

Fri 01 Sep 2023

Sustainability Month to Highlight Importance of Clean Practice in Sailing

Throughout 2023 Australian Sailing is spotlighting specific themes that our sailing community has noted are important to them. This September, Australian Sailing is proud to shine the spotlight on sustainability in our sport, and the innovative ways in which clubs, class associations and other affiliated organisations are reducing their environmental impact.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS Strategic

Fri 01 Sep 2023

Moving up - Class transition tips for sailing pathways

Sailing offers many options to enjoy the sport for life. With multiple pathways, classes, and opportunities available to choose from, some people choose one pathway enjoying years of sailing to master their chosen class, whilst some change often, and some choose more than one pathway and more than one class to sail in parallel to another.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS Participation and Growth

Fri 01 Sep 2023

Introducing our second keynote speaker for the SheSails Leadership Conference 2023

Next in the lineup of Keynote Speakers for this year’s SheSails Leadership Conference is Olympic Silver Medallist and co-skipper of the Team Australia Challenge for the inaugural Women's America's Cup in 2024, Olivia Price.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA SheSails

Wed 23 Aug 2023

Introducing our first Keynote Speakers for the SheSails Leadership Conference 2023

Australian Sailing is thrilled to be partnering with Yachting New Zealand again and we are delighted to announce that guest speakers Kelly Hartzell and Tanya Peart (leading engineers from Emirates Team New Zealand - America's Cup) are confirmed in the lineup.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA SheSails

Wed 09 Aug 2023

SheSails X OptiChicks Weekend

WSC is excited to host our WSC SheSails event in conjunction with the NSW IODA OptiChicks 2023 event!

ACT NSW SheSails

Mon 07 Aug 2023

Ferguson & Hildebrand Crowned 49er U23 Junior World Champions

RSYS Member Jack Ferguson has achieved outstanding results at the 2023 49er Junior World Championships, taking out the winning title with Jack Hildebrande in Travemunder, Germany, over the weekend.

NSW ACT

Fri 04 Aug 2023

Winners announced for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race

URM Group is the Overall winner of the 2023 Peter Rysdyk Memorial Trophy for the 2023 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, while Andoo Comanche has claimed Line Honours.

NSW ACT QLD

Thu 03 Aug 2023

The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron is one of 12 yacht clubs competing for the prestigious Governor’s Cup

The Governor’s Cup, hosted by the Balboa Yacht Club California, is a highly contested trophy that invites teams from all around the world to compete against elite youth sailors.

NSW ACT

Thu 03 Aug 2023

Tickets on sale for State Sailing Awards

Australian Sailing is pleased to share that tickets are on sale for the State Sailing Awards Presentation Nights

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Wed 02 Aug 2023

Lisa Blair, multi-world record holding sailor, tells her amazing story to RSYS

Lisa Blair is no stranger to the sailing Community. Her 2017 record attempt made front page news, captivating the nation as she courageously limped back to Cape Town after her dismasting

NSW Club News NSW ACT

Fri 21 Jul 2023

How to Start Your Sailing Journey Today - SailPass

Are you interested in getting involved in your local sailing club but don’t know where to start?

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

Fri 21 Jul 2023

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