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A Perfect Discover Sailing Day

What an incredible day for Southport Yacht Club’s Watersport Centre at Summer on the Lake! On Saturday 18th January 2025, over 640 participants joined in at Oxenford Lake for a free Discover Sailing Day. It was truly a fantastic fun day for all.

QLD Events

Thu 20 Feb 2025

Townsville Sailing Club Wins "Host an Olympian" Competition

Paris Olympian Jim Colley is set to visit Townsville Sailing Club

National QLD

Wed 05 Feb 2025

I love what I do: Meet Emily Vivian, the 2024 Australian Sailing Instructor of the Year

For Emily Vivian there is nothing better than being out on the water. The Humpybong Yacht Club (HBYC) dinghy instructor has dedicated the last three years to pursuing a career that allows her to do just that - be on the water.

National Qld Qld Club

Mon 13 Jan 2025

Podiums aplenty on final day of Sail Brisbane

The final day of Sail Brisbane 2024 saw 15 podiums decided on a light day in Manly Harbour, with sailors pushing until the very last race in an effort to finish the regatta on a high.

National QLD QLD Club Events

Sat 21 Dec 2024

Manly Harbour delivers glamour conditions on penultimate day of Sail Brisbane

Glamour conditions saw all classes take to the water on the second-to-last day of Sail Brisbane 2024, with sailors as young as seven launching alongside Paris Olympians, all determined to make the most of the full schedule.

National QLD QLD Club Events

Fri 20 Dec 2024

Foiling podiums decided at halfway mark of Sail Brisbane 2024

The third day of Sail Brisbane 2024 saw high winds mark the halfway point of the regatta, with racing in several classes once again affected by the extreme conditions.

National QLD QLD Club Events

Thu 19 Dec 2024

Unstable conditions impact second day of Sail Brisbane 2024

Unstable conditions saw racing postponed on the second day of Sail Brisbane 2024, with lightning and afternoon wind of up to 30 knots ensuring boats remained safely on shore under an AP over A.

National QLD QLD Club Events

Wed 18 Dec 2024

Five things you need to know about Sail Brisbane

Moreton Bay will play host to hundreds of sailors this week when Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) and Australian Sailing co-host one of Australia’s premier Olympic and Invited class regattas, Sail Brisbane.

National QLD QLD Club Events

Mon 16 Dec 2024

Dedicated and decorated: David Brookes awarded Official of the Year

After serving as the Deputy Principal Race Officer at the Paris Olympics, esteemed official David Brookes was recently celebrated at the Australian Sailing Awards when he was announced as Official of the Year.

National QLD

Fri 13 Dec 2024

Australian Sailing launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy

Australian Sailing is pleased to present its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy for 2025-2028. Designed to communicate Australian Sailing’s strategic plan and wholesale commitment to increasing access to sailing, championing diversity and creating inclusive and welcoming environments for everyone, the DEI Strategy unveils a vision for an inclusive future within the sport.

National Participation Training SheSails NSW QLD NT WA SA VIC TAS ACT

Thu 12 Dec 2024

Learn to Sail Summer Camp 2025 School Holiday Program

Looking for a fun activity during the coming holidays?

NSW NSW Club News Events QLD QLD Club News

Tue 03 Dec 2024

Applications open for Whitworths Tackers Boat Program

Australian Sailing is excited to announce applications for the Whitworths Tackers Boat Program are now open.

Events NSW QLD NT WA SA VIC TAS ACT

Thu 21 Nov 2024

SheSails Conference 2024

The fourth SheSails conference for 2024 was a powerful celebration of incredible women. This year’s event organised by Australian Sailing and MCed by Nic Douglass featured many inspiring speakers from the Paris 2024 Olympics and from previous Olympics as part of the theme of Olympic Pathways of World Sailings global women’s sailing festival.

SheSails NSW QLD VIC TAS SA WA NT ACT

Thu 14 Nov 2024

A Gold Coast Opportunity for Australian Sailing’s Queensland Yachting Championships 2024.

This year Southport Yacht Club proudly hosted the Australian Sailing Queensland Yachting Championships as an inclusion of racing in the Yacht Sales Co Sail Paradise 2024 Regatta supported by Experience Gold Coast.

QLD QLD Club News

Thu 24 Oct 2024

Queensland Award Winners for 2024

The winners of Queensland Sailing Awards for 2024 have been announced.

QLD QLD Club News

Thu 03 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

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