News - Australian Sailing

Philanthropy Powering the Future of Sailing

Sailing clubs across Australia are discovering the transformative power of philanthropy, thanks to the support of the Australian Sports Foundation

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Thu 05 Jun 2025

Proud to Sail: Marking Pride Month and Progress in Australian Sailing

As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s a timely moment to reflect on the progress we've made — and the work still ahead — in making sailing a sport where everyone feels they truly belong.

National

Wed 04 Jun 2025

Discover Sailing Centre in Focus - Southport Yacht Club Academy

Southport Yacht Clubs Academy is proud to be one of the biggest Discover Sailing Centres welcoming participants from all over the area the enjoyment of learning to sail.

National Club in Focus QLD

Wed 04 Jun 2025

Nominations Open for 2025 Australian Sailing Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Australian Sailing State and National Awards

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Mon 02 Jun 2025

Australian Sailing Celebrates Pride Month

Australian Sailing will celebrate Pride Month, reaffirming its commitment to making sailing a welcoming and inclusive sport for all Australians

National

Sun 01 Jun 2025

Calling for Expressions of Interest to join Australian Sailing’s Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group

Australian Sailing is calling for expressions of interest from suitable individuals to contribute to the our RAP Working Group

National

Fri 30 May 2025

Whitworths Tackers Initiative Delivers 40+ Boats to Discover Sailing Centres

This season marked the most successful Whitworths Tackers program to date, with eight Discover Sailing Centres (DSCs) across the country receiving the opportunity to acquire more than 40 Tackers boats at a discounted rate through the Whitworths Tackers Initiative.

National

Fri 30 May 2025

Australian Sailing Encourages Registrations for 3 Match Racing Championships on the 2025 Calendar

Australian Sailing is preparing for three major Match Racing Championships on the 2025 calendar.

National Events WA TAS NSW

Wed 28 May 2025

Celebrating the Wadley's: Volunteer Champions of Tinaroo Sailing Club

Roger and Annette Wadley are proof of how volunteers can have an incredible impact on clubs and communities which earned them the 2024 Australian Sailing - Queensland Volunteer of the Year award.

National QLD

Fri 23 May 2025

Making a Difference: Honouring Lee Renfree and the KISS Program

For National Volunteers Week, we celebrate Lee’s contribution to getting more women involved in sailing.

National VIC

Thu 22 May 2025

New AS Policies: World Championships and Representative Teams

World Sailing Classes sending teams to international events can apply to use the Commonwealth Coat of Arms on playing and dress uniforms of Australian representative sports persons and accompanying officials.

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Tue 20 May 2025

“You are a lifeline for those out in the ocean” - Cherry Callcott

As National Volunteers Week celebrates the theme ‘3 Cheers for Volunteers’, Australian Sailing proudly recognises Cherry Callcott of the Fremantle Sailing Club for her decades of dedicated service to the sport in Western Australia.

National

Tue 20 May 2025

Volunteering on a Global Stage: Peter and Malcolm’s Story

This National Volunteers Week, we’re putting the spotlight on committed volunteers who have contributed immensely to their sailing community.

National SA

Mon 19 May 2025

Laura Harding's Building a Career On and Off the Water

We’re proud to highlight Australian Sailing Team athlete, Laura Harding, who is successfully balancing her ambition to represent Australia on the world stage with developing a professional career beyond the boat park.

National

Fri 16 May 2025

Australian Sailing congratulates the Hon. Anika Wells

Australian Sailing has welcomed the news that the Hon. Anika Wells has been reappointed as the Federal Minister for Sport

National

Thu 15 May 2025

Building Champions: Michael Blackburn's Journey From Olympian to Technical Director

Michael Blackburn is the Australian Sailing Team Technical Director, three-time Olympic gold medal winning coach and an Olympic bronze medalist himself in the ILCA 7 (formally Laser) class from the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

National

Wed 14 May 2025

Australian Sailing Board appoints Acting CEO

Ben Callard has been announced as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Australian Sailing

National

Wed 14 May 2025

Discover Sailing Centre in Focus - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

Running a multitude of Discover Sailing classes for all ages, Club Manager Rod Austin said it’s been a valuable resource for establishing a pathway for those who are eager to learn.

National Club in Focus VIC

Tue 13 May 2025