News

Queensland Celebrates Sailing’s Best at the 2025 Sailing Awards Night

The 2025 Sailing Awards Night was a glittering celebration of excellence, held on Friday, 6th September at the Colmslie Hotel. The event honoured Queensland’s most dedicated sailors, coaches, volunteers, and clubs, with representatives from across the state gathering to recognise a year of remarkable achievements both on and off the water.

QLD QLD Club News

Sun 21 Sep 2025

2025 Sailing Summits Roadshows Showcase the Camaraderie of Sailing Community

For the first time in our history Australian Sailing committed to taking our Annual Sailing Summits out to regional Australia in 2025, growing the number of Summits from the traditional eight capital cities to a total of 26 events across the length and breadth of Australia from March through to August.

National NSW ACT QLD NT WA SA VIC TAS

Thu 18 Sep 2025

Olympian Wins Match Race Nationals in Fremantle

Two-time Olympian Nia Jerwood entered the Women’s National Match Racing Championship with very little match racing experience but clinched the final with a convincing three-one scoreline.

Events National

Wed 17 Sep 2025

New Race Officer - Scorer & Handicapper Course Now Available

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new course, Race Officer – Scorer & Handicapper, designed to teach the fundamental skills needed to score, handicap and manage ratings for sailing races.

National Officials

Wed 17 Sep 2025

Season Opener at Manly 16'Skiff Club

It was the perfect start to what shapes as a perfect season for the Manly 13 and 16ft skiff club fleets.

NSW

Thu 11 Sep 2025

Lucky joins fleet for Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race

A new international player has emerged as a threat in October’s Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) sponsored by Harken, as US yachtsman Bryon Ehrhart has entered his Juan Kouyoumdjian 88 designed Lucky, the envy of boat owners world-wide with a slew of line honours, overall wins and race records to her name.

NSW Events

Thu 11 Sep 2025

National Training Centre - Middle Harbour

Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Advisor

Thu 11 Sep 2025

2025 O’pen Skiff World Championships Nishinomiya, Japan

Outstanding results for the Aussie Team at the 2025 O’pen Skiff World Championships in Japan.

Events

Wed 10 Sep 2025

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week’s recipe for success

A hands-on approach is at the heart of ensuring the strength and future success of SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), which just celebrated its 18th birthday, much to the happiness of competitors and Townsville Yacht Club (TYC).

Events QLD

Wed 10 Sep 2025

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week comes to a close as winners declared

Today was Peppers Race Day and the final day of racing at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week and competitors have enjoyed a fabulous week of racing thanks to organisers at Townsville Yacht Club and those at Peppers Race Headquarters who make this event the unique one it is.

Events QLD

Wed 10 Sep 2025

Nominations open for election of directors

Australian Sailing’s Annual General Meeting will be held in late October, and nominations for election of directors have opened

National

Mon 08 Sep 2025

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards!

A record number of nominations have been submitted by clubs and members from across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

NSW NSW Club News

Wed 03 Sep 2025

International Cadet World Championship, Lake Lipno, Czech Republic

Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) sailors have delivered outstanding performances at the International Cadet World Championship 2025.

VIC Events

Wed 03 Sep 2025

Finalists Announced for the 2025 Victorian Sailing Awards

We are proud to officially announce the 2025 Victorian Sailing Awards Finalists! Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2025 Victorian Sailing Awards.

VIC VIC Club News

Wed 03 Sep 2025

Everyone a winner in SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week Round the Island Race

On Day 4 of SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, the fleet was sent on the sailors’ favourite – the Around the Island Race, starting off Peppers Race Headquarters and taking the fleet around Magnetic Island via the stunning Orchard Rocks on another glorious day.

QLD Events

Wed 03 Sep 2025

Sail Sydney set to return in 2026

Australian Sailing is committed to ensuring that the event returns with planning already underway for Sail Sydney in 2026.

National

Tue 02 Sep 2025

Wing Foiling Growth and Development in Australia

Australian Sailing is investing in the growth and development of this emerging discipline, creating opportunities for learning, participation and competition across the country.

National

Tue 02 Sep 2025

2025/26 Coaching Opportunities

Australian Sailing is offering accredited coaches a variety of ways to get involved with youth sailing over the next 12 months. See the opportunities here.

National

Thu 28 Aug 2025