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Discover Sailing Day Marketing Resources Now Available

With Discover Sailing Month set to return this November, now is the time for clubs and Discover Sailing Centres to start planning their Discover Sailing Day events.

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

Mon 22 Jun 2026

Now Open: Women, Girls and Youth Officials' Mentor Program 2026–2027

Australian Sailing has opened Expressions of Interest for the Women, Girls and Youth Officials' Mentor Program for the 2026–2027 season. The program is part of Australian Sailing's Instructor, Coach and Official Development Strategy, and reflects Focus Area 1 of that strategy — Put People First — which recognises that developing people is central to growing a strong officiating community.

National NSW QLD NT WA SA VIC TAS ACT

Fri 19 Jun 2026

Nominations Open for 2026 Australian Sailing State and National Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Sailing State and National Awards

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Mon 01 Jun 2026

Start Planning for Discover Sailing Month 2026

Australian Sailing is excited to announce the return of Discover Sailing Month this November, with clubs and Discover Sailing Centres across the country encouraged to start planning their Discover Sailing Day and participation activities now.

NSW ACT TAS SA QLD NT VIC WA

Mon 01 Jun 2026

Ocean racers in for Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

The 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) has to-date attracted 27 entries from New Zealand, Northern Territory, South Australia, NSW and Victoria, with crews flying in from all ports.

VIC NSW QLD ACT SA TAS WA NT

Thu 14 May 2026

Treharne Trophy - Celebrating Old Buffers Day

The annual Old Buffers Day was already a special event on the Manly 16s calendar but it will now hold even more significance after a trophy celebrating one of the country's finest sailors was donated to mark the occasion.

NSW ACT

Wed 11 Mar 2026

Whitworths Tackers Boat Program Closing Soon!

Don’t miss out! The Whitworths Tackers Boat Program is open and will be closing Soon!

NSW VIC NT SA ACT TAS QLD WA National

Fri 06 Mar 2026

Turn your experience into accreditation – and support your club!

If you’re already involved in sailing, becoming accredited is an easy next step to help your club or class Association to deliver safe, high-quality programs and events.

NSW VIC SA WA TAS QLD NT ACT National

Wed 04 Mar 2026

Australian Sailing releases Participation Plan for Sailing in Australia

Australian Sailing has today launched the Participation Plan for Sailing in Australia, a whole-of-sport roadmap designed to grow participation in sailing

National SA NT NSW ACT QLD WA VIC TAS

Mon 23 Feb 2026

Registrations Open for 2026 Sailing Summits

Registrations are now open for this year's Sailing Summits.

National NSW ACT NT QLD VIC SA TAS WA

Tue 03 Feb 2026

13ft Skiff Australian Championship Wrap-up

Champion skipper Heidi Bates has hinted her unprecedented reign as the queen of the 13s class may be coming to an end after she secured a second straight title at the Australian Championships.

NSW ACT

Mon 12 Jan 2026

Zhik Youth Sail 2026 - Save the Dates

Dates and host clubs are locked in for the Zhik Youth Sail 2026 events. With events happening nationwide, now’s the perfect time to add them to your calendar!

National VIC NSW ACT WA QLD TAS NT SA

Mon 12 Jan 2026

Australian Sailing Launches SailLAB: Bringing Sailing into Classrooms Through STEM

Australian Sailing has officially launched SailLAB, an exciting new free STEM education program designed to bring the science and innovation of sailing directly into Australian classrooms.

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Australian Sailing Holiday Office Closures

The crew at Australian Sailing would like to wish you and your family a Safe Holiday Season & Happy New Year!

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 03 Dec 2025

Whitworths Tackers Boat Program to return for 2026

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce that in conjunction with Whitworths Marine & Leisure and OziOpti that the hugely popular Whitworths Tackers Boat Program is set to return in 2026.

National NSW SA VIC NT TAS WA QLD ACT

Fri 28 Nov 2025

2025 Sailing Summits Roadshows Showcase the Camaraderie of Sailing Community

For the first time in our history Australian Sailing committed to taking our Annual Sailing Summits out to regional Australia in 2025, growing the number of Summits from the traditional eight capital cities to a total of 26 events across the length and breadth of Australia from March through to August.

National NSW ACT QLD NT WA SA VIC TAS

Thu 18 Sep 2025

Register for the 2025 Zhik Youth Sail Events

Registrations for the 2025 Zhik Youth Sail events are now open! Have your registered yet?

National NSW ACT SA WA QLD TAS

Thu 14 Aug 2025

Last chance for early bird entries for Masters Games in Canberra

More than 200 sailors are expected to hit the waters of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra this October as part of the 2025 Australian Masters Games, a multi-sport event bringing together weekend warriors from around the country to share in an extensive sport and social program.

Events NSW ACT

Fri 25 Jul 2025