News

2024 Zhik Youth Sail New South Wales event underway

Hosted by Teralba Amaetur Sailing Club, the opening day of the 2024 Zhik Youth Sail New South Wales event saw 120 sailors on more than 100 boats welcomed to Lake Macquarie’s western shore.

NSW NSW Club

Wed 02 Oct 2024

National Finalists announced for 2024 Australian Sailing Awards

The 2024 finalists for the national 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 QLD NSW ACT NT VIC TAS SA WA

Tue 01 Oct 2024

Queensland Honours Award Winners at State Awards evening

The evening sky was filled with promise as the 2024 Queensland Sailing Awards unfolded at the prestigious Compass Room at Southport Yacht Club on Thursday 26th September.

QLD QLD News

Mon 30 Sep 2024

Great news for current and aspiring Race Officials – the Officials Hub is now live!

The new Hub provides easy access to information and resources relevant to Race Officials, including course information, the accreditation process, and a collection of useful reference documents and template forms for Race Officials.

Officials Instructor ACT Club News NSW Club News VIC Club News TAS Club News SA Club News WA Club News NT Club News QLD Club News

Mon 30 Sep 2024

Discover Sailing Month - get involved this November

Calling all sailors and volunteers! Now is the perfect time to support your club and Discover Sailing Centre by helping to welcome your local community to the water.

ACT Club News NSW Club News VIC Club News TAS Club News SA Club News WA Club News NT Club News QLD Club News

Mon 30 Sep 2024

Aussies set sail at 2024 Double Handed World Championships

Australians Scott and Phillipa Cavanough have taken to the waters off the coast of Brittany, France for the RORC 2024 Double Handed World Offshore Championships.

National QLD

Fri 27 Sep 2024

Western Australian Sailing Community Honours Award Winners

Held at Mounts Bay Sailing Club on Thursday 26 September, the 2024 West Australian Sailing Awards saw the community come together in celebration of outstanding individuals, events and clubs that made an incredible and lasting contribution over the past 12 months.

WA WA Club

Fri 27 Sep 2024

Vale Brian John Richardson OAM ASM

Australian Sailing is mourning the passing of Brian John Richardson OAM ASM, a valued member of the historic Australia II sailing crew that won the America’s Cup in 1983, who passed on Sunday 15 September 2024.

National SA

Thu 26 Sep 2024

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Careers

Thu 26 Sep 2024

2024 ZHIK YOUTH SAIL SA Youth Championships and Coaching Clinic

Let’s get the season started. Fifty-five boats from across South Australia and interstate have entered the 2024 Youth Sail SA Youth Championships, which will take place this weekend, September 28th and 29th, at Largs Bay Sailing Club.

SA Youth

Thu 26 Sep 2024

2024 Youth Sail events off to a record-breaking start

The 2024 Zhik Youth Sail events are officially in full swing, with said around the country attracting record numbers just months after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

National

Wed 25 Sep 2024

South Australian Sailing Community Honours Award Winners

Held at Adelaide Sailing Club on Friday 20 September, the 2024 South Australian Sailing Awards saw the community come together in celebration of notable individuals, events and clubs that excelled over the past 12 months.

SA SA Club

Wed 25 Sep 2024

New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Honours Award Winners

In a joint presentation for the two communities, the 2024 New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory State Sailing Award winners were announced at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia on September 21.

NSW ACT NSW Club News ACT Club News

Tue 24 Sep 2024

Victorian Sailing Community Honours Awards Recipients

The Victorian sailing community came together on Friday to celebrate an array of outstanding individuals, clubs and achievements at the annual State Awards evening.

VIC VIC Club

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Windy day alternative activities for Instructors

With the priority of using your time wisely, you plan to cover the majority of the on water syllabus targets on the first day, freeing you up to concentrate on creating engaging, on shore activities or on water activities that can be done safely, the rest of the week.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Coaching Women in Sailing: Supporting Sailors During Their Menstrual Cycle

As a coach, creating an environment where sailors feel comfortable, supported, and able to perform at their best is key. For female sailors, one aspect of health that can impact their experience on the water is managing their menstrual cycle.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Drills for Skills - Sailing Backwards

Demonstrate the course on a whiteboard showing a yacht in head wind position, with the main backed. Discuss how the rudder works in reverse (Follow the line over the tiller). Discuss situations in which this skill can be applied including: leaving the dock, backing out of a bad position on a start line. Explain how to maintain control when sailing backwards.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Training in Focus LIVE 2024: Wrap Up

The 2024 Training in Focus - LIVE event series has successfully concluded for another year, providing Instructors and Discover Sailing Centre Principals with insights and practical tools to enhance course delivery.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024