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State Sailing Awards Presentations

The State Sailing Awards recognise the outstanding performances of sailors, volunteers, officials and clubs in our states and territories, with winners of the State Sailing Awards than automatically being nominated for the annual Australian Sailing Awards.

ACT NT NSW QLD SA VIC WA TAS

Fri 16 Aug 2024

2024 Coach Development Webinar Series

Encourage your club and class association coaches to register for the 2024 Australian Sailing Coach Development Webinar Series.

ACT NSW NT QLD SA VIC WA TAS

Fri 16 Aug 2024

Zhik Youth Sail events are now open

The Zhik Youth Sail events are now open for online entries and all junior and youth sailors are encouraged to attend.

ACT NSW QLD TAS SA VIC WA NT

Fri 16 Aug 2024

Discover Sailing Month

The 2024 sailing season is on the horizon, and with the Australian Sailing Team’s success at the Paris 2024 Olympics, there has never been a better time to open your doors and welcome newcomers to your club.

ACT NT NSW SA VIC TAS QLD WA

Fri 16 Aug 2024

2025 Australian Yachting Championships - Entries Open

Entries are now open for the 2025 Australian Yachting Championships. The event will take place from January 3rd to January 5th 2025, hosted by the Derwent Sailing Squadron.

National TAS NSW ACT VIC QLD WA SA NT Ratings Events

Thu 08 Aug 2024

Upcoming Events

Prepare for a jam packed summer of competition across Australia

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA Events

Mon 17 Jun 2024

State Sailing Awards nominations now open

Nominations for the 2024 State Sailing Awards are now open, with the annual event set to recognise clubs and members for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the sailing community over the past year

National NSW ACT NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Mon 03 Jun 2024

Australian Sailing supports Pride Month

Australian Sailing is excited to be celebrating Pride Month again this year, as the governing body for the sport looks to ensure all Australians feel welcome at their local sailing club

National Inclusion ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Fri 31 May 2024

Save the dates - Sail Melbourne, Sail Sydney and Sail Brisbane

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the dates for the significant annual off the beach regattas - Sail Melbourne, Sail Sydney and Sail Brisbane

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Fri 17 May 2024

2025 Australian Yachting Championships

The Derwent Sailing Squadron is thrilled to announce its hosting of the prestigious Australian Yachting Championships, set to take place from January 3rd to January 5th, 2025

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA Youth

Tue 07 May 2024

Australian Sailing releases May 2024 Strategic Status Report

Our May 2024 Status Report has just been released and we are proud to share some huge achievements from the 2023 calendar year with our members

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA Strategic

Mon 06 May 2024

2024 State Sailing Summits - Fast approaching

Club and Class committee members are invited to attend this year’s State Sailing Summits and encouraged to register ASAP

National ACT NSW QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Thu 18 Apr 2024

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy Survey

Australian Sailing is excited to announce the development of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy for the sailing community

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA Inclusion

Tue 16 Apr 2024

International Women’s Day at Gosford Sailing Club

What a great celebration we enjoyed at Gosford Sailing Club as we acknowledged International Women’s Day with a superb dinner and guest entertainment followed by two talks organized by Minkang Kim-Sankey as part of our She Sails group within Gosford Sailing Club

NSW SheSails National ACT QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Thu 11 Apr 2024

Lisa Blair sets World Sailing Speed Record

Australian record-breaking solo sailor Lisa Blair has set two new World Sailing Speed Records (to be ratified by WSSRC) for the fastest time Sydney to Auckland and first woman, solo monohull, record slicing an incredible 4 days off the record to finish in 8 days, 3 hours and 19 minutes

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 10 Apr 2024

From drama to calmer in Australian Yachting Championships finale

The 2024 Australian Yachting Championships and SailFest Newcastle Regatta completed two final windward-leeward races to decide the silverware

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA VIC WA TAS

Mon 08 Apr 2024

Australian Yachting Championships Day 1 abandoned due to weather

Racing on Day 1 of the SailFest Newcastle Regatta, incorporating the 2024 Australian Yachting Championships and Pallas Capital TP52 Gold Cup Act 2, was abandoned ahead of predicted strong winds and hazardous sea conditions

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA VIC WA TAS

Fri 05 Apr 2024

Lisa Blair sets sail on world record attempt

Acclaimed Australian Solo Sailor Lisa Blair has departed from Sydney on Monday 1st April to attempt the World Sailing Speed Record as the fastest person and first woman to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted from Sydney to Auckland

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Thu 04 Apr 2024