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New Mornington to Geelong Passage Race 'Re-Introduced' for 2024 Festival of Sails

The 2024 Festival of Sails will introduce a Mornington to Geelong Passage race, as an addition to the traditional Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race, to celebrate the regatta opening on Friday, January 26, 2024. Festival of Sails Chairman, Paul Buchholz said the inclusion of the Mornington start was in response to calls from clubs across the Mornington Peninsula looking for a more direct run down to Geelong for the regatta.

VIC

Wed 11 Oct 2023

Australian Sailing Awards to Celebrate National Sustainability Finalists

Three national finalists have been recognised for their work on sustainability in the sailing industry, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards to be held on November 3 in Sydney.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Tue 10 Oct 2023

National Finalists Announced for the Coveted SheSails Award

The SheSails Award was introduced in 2018 and recognises an individual, group, class or club that makes an outstanding contribution, promotion and/or administration of female participation in sailing. Three incredible finalists have been selected from amongst the state awards winners for the national SheSails Award, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards on Friday November 3.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA SheSails

Mon 09 Oct 2023

2023 Australian Sailing Awards Finalists Announced

The finalists of the 2023 Australian Sailing Awards have been announced, with clubs, volunteers and sailing stars from around the country all in the running for recognition at the nation’s peak sailing awards.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Fri 06 Oct 2023

SheSails Steering the Course at the 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference

The 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference was an event to remember with participants dialling in from sailing clubs across the Nation & New Zealand.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA SheSails

Thu 05 Oct 2023

Geelong Trailable Yacht Club 50th Anniversary

Open Day 8th October 2023 and 50-year Anniversary of providing sailing activities to 1000’s of trailable yachties over the last 50 years to people of Geelong and Victoria.

VIC

Thu 05 Oct 2023

Tickets On Sale Now for 2023 National Sailing Awards

Tickets for the 2023 National Sailing Awards are on sale now. The event – set to recognise distinguished members of the Australian Sailing community – will be held at the stunning Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney on Friday November 3, 2023.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Tue 03 Oct 2023

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

Fireball Worlds - Early bird entry ending

The excitement for the upcoming 2024 Fireball Worlds, hosted at the prestigious Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) in February 2024, is steadily growing. As the event draws near, organisers have released some key updates for participants and enthusiasts to take note of:

VIC

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

Australia's Top Sailors in Sydney for America's Cup Youth and Women's Squad Selection Camp

Some of Australia’s top performing sailors have undergone a two and a half day training camp in Sydney this week for selectors, led by John Bertrand AO, to finalise a youth and women’s squad for Australia’s America’s Cup campaign in 2024.

NSW QLD TAS VIC WA Youth SheSails

Tue 19 Sep 2023

Australian Sailing – Victorian Sailing Awards

On the evening of Friday 15 November, the glittering waters of Port Phillip Bay provided the perfect backdrop for the 2023 Australian Sailing – Victorian Sailing Awards night, hosted by Sandringham Yacht Club.

VIC

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

Sail into 2024: The 2024 Tasar Worlds at SYC Await!

Set sail for an extraordinary adventure in the world of sailing!

National VIC

Thu 14 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

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Steady light wind produces new winners

It was back to business for ‘It’s Live in Queensland Race Day’ out on the Bay for the 16th running of SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW on another light breeze day, but at least it filled in at a steady pace so the fleet could get away from 11.35am and it produced new winners.

QLD NSW VIC

Tue 05 Sep 2023

ILCA Oceania expand the solidarity program

Hurry, applications close on October 1st.

SA VIC NSW QLD NT TAS WA Youth SheSails Participation and Growth

Tue 05 Sep 2023

Australian Sailing Victorian State Sailing Award Finalists Announced

We are thrilled to unveil the full list of exceptional finalists who have been nominated for the prestigious Australian Sailing Victorian State Award. These individuals, groups, and clubs have made remarkable contributions to the sailing community, demonstrating their dedication, passion, and unwavering support.

Vic Club News VIC

Fri 01 Sep 2023