News - Australian Sailing

Calling for Expressions of Interest to join Australian Sailing’s Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group

Australian Sailing is calling for expressions of interest from suitable individuals to contribute to the our RAP Working Group

National

Fri 30 May 2025

Whitworths Tackers Initiative Delivers 40+ Boats to Discover Sailing Centres

This season marked the most successful Whitworths Tackers program to date, with eight Discover Sailing Centres (DSCs) across the country receiving the opportunity to acquire more than 40 Tackers boats at a discounted rate through the Whitworths Tackers Initiative.

National

Fri 30 May 2025

First Kiwi entry as new sponsor announced for Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) takes pleasure in announcing Harken Australia and New Zealand as naming rights sponsor for the Sydney to Auckland Yacht Race (S2A) and that the first New Zealand entry has been accepted for the challenging 1250 nautical mile race across the Tasman Sean

NSW Events

Thu 29 May 2025

CYCA team to take best shot at Admiral’s Cup

The Australian flag will fly proud on Zen and Back 2 Black during the Admiral’s Cup to be held in Cowes from the Isle of Wight from 17 July – 1 August.

NSW Events

Thu 29 May 2025

Australian Sailing Encourages Registrations for 3 Match Racing Championships on the 2025 Calendar

Australian Sailing is preparing for three major Match Racing Championships on the 2025 calendar.

National Events WA TAS NSW

Wed 28 May 2025

NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of Yachting Queensland Limited

Notice is given to all Members of Yachting Queensland Limited of a Special General Meeting of the company to be held in person or online.

Queensland Official Notice QLD Club News

Fri 23 May 2025

Celebrating the Wadley's: Volunteer Champions of Tinaroo Sailing Club

Roger and Annette Wadley are proof of how volunteers can have an incredible impact on clubs and communities which earned them the 2024 Australian Sailing - Queensland Volunteer of the Year award.

National QLD

Fri 23 May 2025

Making a Difference: Honouring Lee Renfree and the KISS Program

For National Volunteers Week, we celebrate Lee’s contribution to getting more women involved in sailing.

National VIC

Thu 22 May 2025

New AS Policies: World Championships and Representative Teams

World Sailing Classes sending teams to international events can apply to use the Commonwealth Coat of Arms on playing and dress uniforms of Australian representative sports persons and accompanying officials.

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Tue 20 May 2025

“You are a lifeline for those out in the ocean” - Cherry Callcott

As National Volunteers Week celebrates the theme ‘3 Cheers for Volunteers’, Australian Sailing proudly recognises Cherry Callcott of the Fremantle Sailing Club for her decades of dedicated service to the sport in Western Australia.

National

Tue 20 May 2025

World Class Sailing Centre Opens at Geelong Waterfront

Geelong establishes itself as Victoria’s premier sailing destination and training ground for the next generation of sailors with the official opening of the Victorian Sailing Centre thanks to the Allan Labor Government.

VIC

Mon 19 May 2025

Victorian Sailing Community Recognised at the Victorian Sport Awards

On Wednesday 14th May, the Victorian Sporting Community gathered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to recognise and celebrate the achievements in Victorian Sport and Active Recreation during the 2024 calendar year.

VIC

Mon 19 May 2025

Volunteering on a Global Stage: Peter and Malcolm’s Story

This National Volunteers Week, we’re putting the spotlight on committed volunteers who have contributed immensely to their sailing community.

National SA

Mon 19 May 2025

Laura Harding's Building a Career On and Off the Water

We’re proud to highlight Australian Sailing Team athlete, Laura Harding, who is successfully balancing her ambition to represent Australia on the world stage with developing a professional career beyond the boat park.

National

Fri 16 May 2025

Entries surpass 100 for 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week

As entries breach the century mark, Whitsunday Sailing Club is pleased to announce that 74 Islands Distillery has signed up as Naming Rights Sponsor for 2025 Airlie Beach Race Week, adding to excitement following the recent announcement of the Whitsundays and Townsville being selected as venues for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Sailing Competition.

QLD Events

Thu 15 May 2025

Australian Sailing congratulates the Hon. Anika Wells

Australian Sailing has welcomed the news that the Hon. Anika Wells has been reappointed as the Federal Minister for Sport

National

Thu 15 May 2025

Building Champions: Michael Blackburn's Journey From Olympian to Technical Director

Michael Blackburn is the Australian Sailing Team Technical Director, three-time Olympic gold medal winning coach and an Olympic bronze medalist himself in the ILCA 7 (formally Laser) class from the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

National

Wed 14 May 2025

More join party for Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

Eighteen entries representing Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia, NSW and Victoria have so far been received for the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR).

Events VIC NSW ACT QLD NT WA SA TAS

Wed 14 May 2025