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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

Blow me one last KISS

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club’s successful second running of their KISS (Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy) program for women, by women, came to its pinnacle on Saturday 26 August 2023 with the 26nm Passage Rally from Brighton to Queenscliff.

VIC SheSails

Thu 31 Aug 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

Victorian Sailors, Casey Imeneo and Laura Harding, compete at the World Championships

There are two Victorian sailors in the contingent of 51 Australians sailing the World Championships for the 10 Olympic classes from the Hague, Netherlands (10-20th August)

VIC

Tue 15 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

Royal Geelong Yacht Club launches the Sailing Development Program with its new fleet of RS21 Boats

Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) is delighted to announce the purchase of a fleet of identical RS21’s to spearhead its newly developed Sailing Development Program (SDP).

VIC Clubs in Focus Participation and Growth

Tue 08 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

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

Sailors lining up for Australia’s major oceanic event

With 18 months preparation time until the start on March 9, 2025, 30 yachts (60 sailors) are now entered for the Melbourne Osaka Cup.

VIC

Mon 17 Jul 2023

RGYC Announces New General Manager

Mr Harper’s appointment follows the retirement of former General Manager Phil Clohesy, after more than 13 years in the role.

VIC Clubs in Focus

Mon 17 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

Royal Geelong Yacht Club Vice Commodore Wins Ocean Racer of The Year 2023

Ocean Racing Club of Victoria awards long time member Paul Buchholz the 2023 Ocean Racer of the Year award.

VIC

Mon 03 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 on to join Hamilton Island Race Week festivities

The countdown is on for boat owners to secure their spot at Hamilton Island Race Week, where thousands of sailors will gather from August 19 to 26.

QLD NSW NT WA VIC TAS

Tue 20 Jun 2023

Ocean Racing Club of Victoria announces annual Awards recipients

The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) takes great pleasure in announcing the recipients of its annual Ocean Racing Awards for the 2022/2023 season, which were held at a gala dinner at Royal Yacht Club of Victoria on the weekend.

VIC

Tue 20 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