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SheSails & Supporters Breakfast - Festival of Sails 2024

Nic Douglass will be hosting the SheSails & Supporters breakfast at the Festival of Sails event

VIC Club News VIC SheSails

Fri 26 Jan 2024

2024 State Sailing Summits open for registration

Registrations are now open for the 2024 State Sailing Summits

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

Wed 24 Jan 2024

The Prince Philip Cup is set to sail from January 23rd

VIC Club News VIC

Tue 16 Jan 2024

New 'Tipi on the Bay' entrance sets the scene for 2024 Festival of Sails, with visitors reminded to get in quick for tickets!

Visitors to this year’s 2024 Festival of Sails will be welcomed through a new ‘Tipi on the Bay’ entrance taking pride of place on Fairnie Park on the Geelong waterfront, as the Royal Geelong Yacht Club ramps up the excitement at the 181st running of the largest keelboat racing regatta in the Southern Hemisphere.

VIC

Thu 11 Jan 2024

Safety Month to Highlight Importance of Safe Practice in Sailing

Throughout 2023 Australian Sailing spotlighted specific themes that are integral to the fabric of the sailing community across our nation.

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Mon 01 Jan 2024

Australian Sailing releases the Annual Participation Report

In early 2022 Australian Sailing released our 10-year strategic plan, SAILING 2032. Twelve months later we shared our Strategic Plan Status Report with clubs and classes, which reported on the progress made on the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan Status Report was the first time Australian Sailing has publicly reported on how we are tracking against our stated strategic targets.

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Thu 21 Dec 2023

Australian Sailing Holiday Office Closures

The crew at Australian Sailing would like to wish you and your family a Safe Holiday Season & Happy New Year!

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Thu 21 Dec 2023

2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - Overall Winner Contenders Conference

Tattersall Cup main target for all in Rolex Sydney Hobart

ACT NSW QLD TAS VIC

Wed 20 Dec 2023

2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - Father son duo poised to race into the Rolex Sydney Hobart record books

Collectively, Bruce and his son Drew Taylor have spent the best part of a lifetime sailing in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS

Tue 19 Dec 2023

2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - Long Range Weather Forecast Conference

Uncertain forecast makes for a tense lead in to Rolex Sydney Hobart

NSW ACT TAS QLD VIC

Mon 18 Dec 2023

Australian Sailing launches Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Advisory Group

Australian Sailing’s commitment to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive sailing environments will be guided by a newly formed Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Advisory Group.

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Mon 18 Dec 2023

Australian Sailing Youth Squad – Preparing for Success

In 2023 Australian Sailing launched our inaugural Youth Squad, which is a program of training and learning via coaching and webinars that prepares youth sailors for international competition in a squad environment.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA Youth

Fri 08 Dec 2023

Four Australian Race Officials announced for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Four Australians have been announced among the 59 Race Officials appointed to the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA Olympics

Fri 08 Dec 2023

Call Goes out on 'International Volunteers Day' to Join the Team at the 2024 Festival of Sails

They’re the heartbeat and the backbone of almost every event and today, on International Volunteer’s Day, the Royal Geelong Yacht Club has put out the call for their crucial volunteers to sign up for the 2024 Festival of Sails, coming up in January.

VIC

Tue 05 Dec 2023

Club in Focus – Royal Brighton Yacht Club

Established in 1875, alongside Brighton Pier on picturesque Port Phillip, is the Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC). RBYC joins other clubs around the Bay in promoting the sport of sailing with active programs in racing, cruising, women’s, youth and junior sailing. Whether you are a complete beginner, experienced sailor, or if you merely wish to enjoy the club’s hospitality and facilities on a social basis, you will receive a warm welcome at RBYC.

National Club in Focus VIC Club News VIC

Mon 04 Dec 2023

Sensational New and Favourite Aussie Bands Set to Rock the Stage at 2024 Festival of Sails

Hailed as currently one of Australia’s best live acts and with critics around the world stamping their hit record as ‘one of the finest of the year’, rock band ‘Body Type’ is set to take centre stage as the headline act for the 2024 Festival of Sails.

VIC

Fri 01 Dec 2023

Local Geelong Sailing Star, Evie McDonald Appointed Festival of Sails First Youth Ambassador

Young local sailing star, 17-year-old Evie McDonald from Geelong has been appointed the Festival of Sails’ inaugural Youth Ambassador.

VIC Youth

Fri 24 Nov 2023

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