Sailing Summit
Sailing Summits provide a great opportunity for clubs and classes to share information and ideas and to learn the latest from Australian Sailing on new initiatives, resources, and projects. Hear from content experts as well as those within Clubs, Class Associations and Discover Sailing Centres who have a great idea, resource of success story to share.
Sailing Summits provide an annual opportunity for the decision makers of the sailing community to get together with Australian Sailing senior management and Board Members.
Who should attend?
Sailing Summits are a great way to collaborate with the sailing community. The Sailing Summits are free to attend and open to:
- all committee members of Clubs, Class Associations and Discover Sailing Centres
- Club General Managers
- Sailing Managers
- Discover Sailing Centre Principal’s
- Head Instructors/Coaches
Key Themes for 2025
This year’s summits will focus on addressing the major challenges identified by the sailing community:
Participation – Strategies to grow involvement at all levels.
Funding – Exploring avenues for financial sustainability.
Volunteering – Strengthening and supporting volunteer engagement.
Additionally, Australian Sailing will present findings from the latest GEMBA Report, due for completion in May 2025. This research delves into public perceptions of barriers to sailing and provides actionable recommendations for clubs and classes to boost participation and membership.
Stay tuned for the full program details, which will be released soon.
Register for Your Local Sailing Summit
Click the links below to register for the summit nearest you:
Northern Territory
Darwin Sailing Club – Saturday, 15 March
Australian Capital Territory
Canberra Yacht Club – Saturday, 10 May
Queensland
Hervey Bay Sailing Club – Saturday, 17 May
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron – Saturday, 31 May
Cleveland Yacht Club – Saturday, 14 June
Lake Samsonvale Water Sports Club – Saturday, 28 June
Whitsunday Sailing Club – Saturday, 12 July
New South Wales
Port Kembla Sailing Club – Saturday, 17 May
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron – Saturday, 14 June
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club – Saturday, 21 June
Coffs Harbour Yacht Club – Saturday, 28 June
Victoria
Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club – Saturday, 10 May
Portland Yacht Club – Saturday, 24 May
Royal Geelong Yacht Club – Saturday, 14 June
Royal Brighton Yacht Club – Saturday, 21 June
Albury Wodonga Yacht Club – Saturday, 28 June
Tasmania
Mersey Yacht Club – Sunday, 1 June
Port Esperance Sailing Club – Sunday, 18 May
South Australia
Wallaroo Sailing Club – Saturday, 3 May
Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club – Saturday, 31 May
Port MacDonnell Yacht Club – Saturday, 14 June
Coffin Bay Yacht Club – Date TBC
Western Australia
Princess Royal Sailing Club – Sunday, 18 May
Koombana Bay Sailing Club – Saturday, 7 June
East Fremantle Yacht Club – Saturday, 19 July
Exmouth Yacht Club – Saturday, 30 August
Don’t miss this chance to engage with the sailing community, gain new insights, and help shape the future of sailing in Australia.
Secure your spot today!
Register now via the links below
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