News

Interested in becoming a Powerboat Instructor?

Our next opportunity to become a qualified Powerboat Instructor in South Australia is coming up in July, the course will be delivered at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia.

SA Club News

Thu 09 Jun 2022

South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta 1-3 Oct 2022

It was with great excitement that the inaugural South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (SAWKR) was launched in Melbourne last weekend, during the Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta.

Thu 09 Jun 2022

What your child safeguarding obligations are

Sailing organisations have an obligation to take a proactive and preventative approach to upholding their commitment to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of all children who participate in sailing.

National Qld Nsw Act Vic Tas Sa Wa Nt

Thu 09 Jun 2022

South Australian Update - Staffing

As part of the staffing restructure previously communicated to allow Australian Sailing to deliver on the recently launched Strategic Plan - ‘’Sailing 2032’’ we are delighted to announce Kylie Baker as the newly appointed South Australian General Manager.

Sa Club News

Wed 08 Jun 2022

The Noosa Gaff Rig Regatta, a success for NYRC Sailability Charity

Whilst the racing was good and hotly contested, the real winner is NYRC Sailability Charity with $800 of race fees donated.

Qld

Wed 08 Jun 2022

Serious racing mixed with frivolity ashore at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

In an effort to get the edge on their compadres come September, a dozen or so SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) entrants quietly put in successful practice at Port Douglas Race Week last week, while the rest of us were suffering the effects of the early winter chill.

Qld

Tue 07 Jun 2022

Winter training in its 7th season at Victorian International Optimist Dinghy Association

The Victorian International Optimist Dinghy Association (VIODA) is running its annual training program at Albert Park Lake over winter.

Vic

Mon 06 Jun 2022

Tasmanians prepare for assault on 50th Melbourne to Hobart

Tasmania can lay claim to a rich history in the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race, or ‘Westcoaster’ as it’s also known, with the likes of Bob Clifford, John Saul, Michael Pritchard, David Alpin and the Escott family names engraved on the major trophies.

Vic Tas

Tue 31 May 2022

Lisa Rose wins Gold Coast and Australasian Etchells Championship

The Etchells Gold Coast Championship and Australasian Championship were sailed from the Southport Yacht Club from 28-29 and 28-30 May 2022 respectively.

Qld Nsw Act Vic Tas Sa Wa Nt

Tue 31 May 2022

Club in Focus: Mounts Bay Sailing Club (MBSC)

Western Australia’s Mounts Bay Sailing Club (MBSC) affectionately called “The Bay” by its members is located on the banks of the beautiful Swan River in Crawley Perth.

Club in Focus National WA

Tue 31 May 2022

Mooloolaba Bar

Australian Sailing confirms that we are aware of the state and nature of the situation regarding the Mooloolaba Bar and its current state as a hazard to navigation.

Qld Qld Club News

Mon 30 May 2022

2022 Australian Sailing Instructor Conferences

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the launch of the 2022 Instructor Conference series.

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Thu 26 May 2022

Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta ready to set sail in 2022

Following cancelation in 2020 and 2021, organisers at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron are looking forward to welcoming all for the 30th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), to be held over the Queen’s Birthday weekend, 10-13 June, 2022.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Thu 26 May 2022

It’s a Wrap! – South Queensland Instructor Conference 2022

This year’s SQ Instructor Conference was nothing like we all expected. The last Instructor Conference was held in 2019 prior to the Covid -19 outbreak, so we have had a gentle start back. However, the weather this year has been a significant influence in Queensland, with record levels of rainfall, which was why we were extremely pleased that we had 25-30 attendees.

QLD Club News

Thu 26 May 2022

Vale David Forbes OAM

The Australian sailing community is mourning the passing of one of its greatest contributors, David Forbes OAM (1934-2022).

National

Thu 26 May 2022

Lure of Airlie Beach Race Week in winter

The lure of sailing on the warm waters of the Whitsunday islands in August, not to mention the competition from Australia-wide, has owners and crews once again feeling the pull of Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) and all it offers away from cold winters in their respective interstate homes.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Wed 25 May 2022

First KISS Webinar leads off the great KISS journey

Here at Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club, under the helm of a new Chair, Lee Renfree, we don’t shy from asking ourselves the tough questions and putting in the hard yards to achieve real change.

VIC Victoria

Wed 25 May 2022

COVID-19 Cleaning Subsidy

The McGowan Government has announced $1.65 million in funding for COVID-related cleaning and personal hygiene costs at local community sport and active recreation clubs.

WA Club News WA

Thu 19 May 2022