The 2025 Sailing Summits are set to provide an exciting opportunity for clubs and class associations to connect, exchange ideas, and stay informed on the latest initiatives, resources, and projects from Australian Sailing. Attendees will gain valuable insights from industry experts and peers within Clubs, Class Associations, and Discover Sailing Centres who have innovative ideas, resources, or success stories to share.

This year, the Sailing Summits are going regional! Australian Sailing is bringing 26 separate events to locations across the country, ensuring accessibility for clubs and classes nationwide.

Key Themes for 2025

This year’s summits will focus on addressing the major challenges identified by the sailing community:

1. Participation – Strategies to grow involvement at all levels.
2. Funding – Exploring avenues for financial sustainability.
3. 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 – Register Here

• Darwin Sailing Club – Saturday, 15 March 

Australian Capital Territory – Register Here

• Canberra Yacht Club – Saturday, 10 May 

Queensland – Register Here

• 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 – Register Here

• 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 – Register Here

• 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 – Register Here

• Mersey Yacht Club – Sunday, 1 June 
• Port Esperance Sailing Club – Sunday, 18 May 

South Australia – Register Here

• 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 – Register Here

• 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!