As part of its commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Australian Sailing has recently developed an Inclusive Language Guide for clubs, associations, members, and participants in partnership with Pride in Sport. The guide provides information on some of the steps we can all take in order to show respect to individual identities.
Australian Sailing is seeking feedback on how we can visually represent our sport effectively in a concise, one-page format through the development of a 'Sailing Participant Pathway.'
Australian Sailing would like to announce the key upcoming dates for 2024 so you can save space in your calendar and join us for the highly anticipated Zhik Youth Sail Series, State Sailing Awards, Sailing Summits and Training in Focus – Live events next year.
This Christmas, gift a piece of the ocean with Pangea Maps' stunning 3D waterscape map art. Perfect for the sailing enthusiast in your life, our maps are locally designed and crafted with the highest artisanship.
Darwin Sailing Club has just finished its Dry Season which is their main sailing season. So, we asked Alanna Field the Training Manager at Darwin Sailing Club how they went being one of the first clubs to introduce the wing program into their sailing activities. The Learn to Wing Program is a new program for Discover Sailing Centres (DSCs), designed to introduce participants to the exciting discipline of wing-surfing.
12 months ago, Australian Sailing released the Participation Programs which provide clubs and class associations with the coaching frameworks and tools to deliver programs across the 3 levels of; Green, Intermediate and Advanced, assisting with developing members skills and knowledge beyond their initial learn to sail activities.
Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club (PFSYC) are providing excellent opportunities to learn to sail this November with their Discover Keelboat Sailing program, where they will be holding a Discover Keelboat Sailing Day every Sunday this November.
The sailing season for most clubs is almost here, and if your club has not already, now is the time for clubs and their committees to plan and prepare the programs and activities they will deliver this season.
Shelley Sailing Club (SSC) was established in 1974 on the beautiful Canning River, a relatively quiet area with generally shallow waters, providing great conditions for people of all ages to learn to sail. SSC caters specifically for family sailing which makes it the perfect club for a family day out.
This November, Australian Sailing is proud to shine the spotlight on Discover Sailing, with aims to encourage clubs to hold their own Discover Sailing Days over the course of the month, and to also encourage people of all abilities to have some fun and give sailing a go.
Why not try Wing-surfing? Wing-surfing, and the more advanced wing-foiling, is the latest water sports craze to hit our waters. Unlike windsurfing, the wing isn’t attached to the board, but is controlled by your hands whilst standing on a board. It is a fantastic way to get more time on the water and to learn new skills.
Sailing is proud to be a sport that is inclusive and welcoming. Australian Sailing is committed to providing opportunities for people regardless of their age, ability, sexuality, gender including gender diverse people or cultural background, including First Nations Peoples.
Australian Sailing have recently launched The Learn to Wing Program, the new program for Discover Sailing Centres (DSCs) which is designed to assist in introducing new participants to the exciting discipline.