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Discover Sailing with Portarlington Sailing Club

Portarlington Sailing Club (PSC) is a friendly and welcoming club and accredited Discover Sailing Centre that offers numerous learn to sail courses throughout the season.

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

Fri 24 Nov 2023

2024 Youth Squad

The 2024 Youth Squad Nomination and Selection guidelines have been released.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA Youth

Thu 23 Nov 2023

Expression of Interest for Coaching Support Staff - 2024 Youth Squad and International Competition

In line with the commitment to support development of youth sailors in collaboration with class associations, Australian Sailing is calling for expressions of interest for Coaching Support Staff for Youth Squad Camp and international regattas in 2024.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS WA SA NT Coach Youth

Thu 23 Nov 2023

A competitive fleet set for the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

A diverse fleet, including multiple former winners, will take on the 628 nautical mile Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day.

NSW VIC TAS QLD WA SA

Wed 22 Nov 2023

Discover Sailing at Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club

Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club (SPASC) is a friendly, family-oriented club situated at the northern end of the beautiful Lake Macquarie in New South Wales.

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

Fri 17 Nov 2023

Only Two Weeks to Go until Sail Melbourne 2023

The sailing world is preparing to unite at Sail Melbourne, with only two weeks to go until the iconic regatta returns to the waters of Port Phillip.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Thu 16 Nov 2023

Australian Sailing on the lookout for #NextGen Foiling stars

The fast paced and exciting world of foiling has started to make its mark on the world of Olympic Sailing.

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

Tue 14 Nov 2023

RPAYC WASZPs at the Queensland State Championships

The WASZP Queensland State Championships were held over the weekend of 28-29 Oct. Expertly hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, the event was a great success with 16 year old North Queensland sailor, Nicholas Dunne, winning and retaining his state championship title.

NSW QLD

Mon 06 Nov 2023

Olympic and America’s Cup legends among Hall of Fame 2023 class

Four Australian sailing legends are set receive the sport’s highest accolade, with Iain Murray AM, Tom Slingsby OAM and the team of Elise Rechichi OAM and Tessa Parkinson OAM to be inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame at a gala dinner in Sydney tonight.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA Olympics

Fri 03 Nov 2023

2023 Female Sailor of the Year Finalists Announced

After an outstanding international season, it is a clean sweep for the Australian Sailing Team ILCA 6 squad in the Female Sailor of the Year category with Casey Imeneo (VIC), Mara Stransky (QLD) and Zoe Thomson (WA) being announced as the three finalists.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA SheSails

Fri 03 Nov 2023

2023 Male Sailor of the Year Finalists Announced

Since Jock Sturrock won Yachtsman of the Year in 1963 for his role as Skipper of the America’s Cup challenger Gretel, no person has won the award more times than Tom Slingsby and his five gongs.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT TAS WA SA

Thu 02 Nov 2023

Finalists named for new Team of the Year Award

2023 saw a shake-up to the Award categories at the Australian Sailing Awards, with changes including the addition of the Team of the Year Award. The award recognises a crew of two or more sailors, from any category of sailing, who performed outstandingly in a sailing event(s) or other activity in the nomination period.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 01 Nov 2023

Volunteer of the Year Finalists Announced

The Volunteer of the Year Award is one of the most competitive and sought-after awards at the Australian Sailing Awards each year. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our sport, and this is one way the community can actively celebrate just a small section of our 11,000-strong sailing volunteer community.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Tue 31 Oct 2023

Club of the Year – Category A Finalists Announced

Three top-performing clubs from around the country have been announced as finalists for the coveted Club of the Year – Category A Award at this year’s Australian Sailing Awards.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Sat 28 Oct 2023

Finalists Announced for new Club of the Year – Category B Award

With larger Category A clubs with professional management dominating the Club of the Year winners list over the past ten years, it was decided to create a new category intended to give smaller clubs the opportunity to be recognised for their work growing the sport in their local communities.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 25 Oct 2023

Three contributors recognised with Australian Sailing Life Memberships

Three key contributors to the sport of sailing in Australia have been recognised with Australian Sailing Life Memberships.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 25 Oct 2023

Top Coaches Announced as Finalists for National Award

Three renowned coaches have been announced as finalists for the national Coach of the Year award, with the winner to be announced on November 3 at the Australian Sailing Awards.

National Coach ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Tue 24 Oct 2023

Officials Recognised with National Finalists Announced

Three well-respected and experienced Officials have been announced as finalists for the national Official of the Year award, with the winner to be announced on November 3 at the Australian Sailing Awards.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Mon 23 Oct 2023