News - Australian Sailing

Racer CC crew crowned new champions at Brian Hilton - Ineos Grenadier Etchells NSW Championship

Hong Kong’s Racer CC crew of Mark Thornburrow/Julian Plante/Malcolm Page/Mike Huang were this afternoon crowned new champions of the Brian Hilton - Ineos Grenadier 2026 International Etchells NSW Championship at Gosford Sailing Club (GSC).

NSW

Sun 08 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

Super 40 & TP52 Australia Classes unite for 2026

Inspired by the Admiral’s Cup format which combines teams within two rating bands, the TP52 Australia Class has invited the Super 40 Class to take part in the Pallas Capital Gold Cup 2026.

NSW Events

Mon 02 Feb 2026

One Month to Go Until the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix!

Today marks ONE MONTH TO GO until the KPMG SYDNEY SAIL GRAND PRIX hits the iconic Sydney Harbour for a record seventh time!

National NSW

Wed 28 Jan 2026

2026 Zhik Foil Down Under: Zhik iQFOiL and Wing Foil Nationals Set to Take Over Wangi Wangi

Wangi Wangi will become the epicentre of foiling in Australia this January, hosting the 2026 Zhik Foil Down Under: Australia iQFOiL and Wing Foil Nationals, a premier event celebrating the fastest-growing disciplines in sailing.

NSW Events

Fri 16 Jan 2026

Pride Regatta Returns to Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour will once again come alive with colour, community and competition when the Pride Regatta returns for its second year, bringing together LGBTQ+ sailors, allies and sailing clubs from across the harbour for a joyful celebration of diversity in sailing.

NSW

Tue 13 Jan 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

Race Around Australia returns forty years on from Bicentennial

The Shorthanded Ocean Racing Association of Australia Inc (SHORAA) is proud to announce the Race Around Australia 2028 (RAA), a doublehanded yacht race, forty years after and in the spirit of the 1988 Bicentennial race.

National NSW

Mon 05 Jan 2026

2026 Tri Search 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship coming to Sydney Harbour

The 2026 triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship is coming to Sydney Harbour from 3-10 January, when up to 30 entries spanning NSW, Queensland and New Zealand are expected to take part, among them second and third placegetters from last year and past winners.

NSW

Mon 05 Jan 2026

Australia Day 2026 Harbour Parade: Registrations now open!

There’s no better place to be on Australia Day than sparkling Sydney Harbour! Here’s your chance to be part of the annual Harbour Parade where you can dress up your boat and crew.

NSW Events

Wed 17 Dec 2025

Manly 16s Club Championship Update

The Manly 16ft club championship title race is increasingly becoming a race in two:

NSW

Fri 12 Dec 2025

VX One Class achieves World Sailing recognition — Official International status confirmed

The VX One International Class Association is proud to share that World Sailing has officially recognised the VX One as an International Class, following a vote by the World Sailing Council at its recent Annual Conference.

NSW

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Port Kembla Sailing Club's Kembla Klassic

Port Kembla Sailing Club's Kembla Klassic, held on the 29th and 30th of November, has been run and won for another year.

NSW

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Carcoar Dam Sailing Club Inland Discover Sailing Centre — Proudly Supported by the Sailing Community

We’re were proud to be nominated for Club of the Year (Category B) in the Australian Sailing Awards! CDSC is an inclusive inland sailing community, growing rapidly and welcoming sailors of all ages and abilities.

NSW

Tue 09 Dec 2025

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

Sail Inc. wins 12ft skiff NSW Championship ahead of Interdominion

Defending champion, Sail Inc., has taken out the 12 foot skiff NSW Championship, sailed over two weekends on a mix of courses in a variety of conditions, including Day 1 being abandoned due to extreme conditions that returned just before the second race on Day 2.

NSW

Mon 08 Dec 2025

Thorpedo set to launch into Rolex Sydney Hobart

Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe is set to dive into unfamiliar sporting waters after it was announced today that he would join the crew of LawConnect for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

NSW

Fri 05 Dec 2025