News - Australian Sailing

National Finalists announced for 2025 Australian Sailing Awards

A stellar line-up of clubs, volunteers and sailing stars from around the country have been named as national finalists for the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Mon 13 Oct 2025

2025 Zhik Youth Sail WA Regatta a huge success

The 2025 Zhik Youth Sail WA event wrapped up in Perth after an incredible week of sailing, learning and community spirit - celebrating the next generation of Western Australian sailors.

WA Events National

Wed 08 Oct 2025

2025 ZHIK Youth Sail SA Championships Wrap

The 2025 ZHIK Youth Sail South Australia Youth Championships wrapped up over the weekend of September 27–28 at Adelaide Sailing Club, bringing together more than 60 of the state’s best youth sailors alongside competitors from Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and regional South Australia.

National SA SA Club News Events

Thu 02 Oct 2025

Glamour Week for Zhik Youth Sail Queensland 2025

Zhik Youth Sail Queensland 2025 delivered a spectacular week of racing, learning and community connection at Keppel Bay Sailing Club in Yeppoon.

National QLD QLD Club News Events

Wed 01 Oct 2025

Australia’s 1980 Olympic Sailing Team Reunites After 45 Years

It took 45 years, but the athletes who formed Australia’s 1980 Olympic sailing team have finally reunited, a gathering marked by reflection, reconciliation, and long-overdue recognition.

National

Wed 01 Oct 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

Olympian Wins Match Race Nationals in Fremantle

Two-time Olympian Nia Jerwood entered the Women’s National Match Racing Championship with very little match racing experience but clinched the final with a convincing three-one scoreline.

Events National

Wed 17 Sep 2025

New Race Officer - Scorer & Handicapper Course Now Available

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new course, Race Officer – Scorer & Handicapper, designed to teach the fundamental skills needed to score, handicap and manage ratings for sailing races.

National Officials

Wed 17 Sep 2025

Nominations open for election of directors

Australian Sailing’s Annual General Meeting will be held in late October, and nominations for election of directors have opened

National

Mon 08 Sep 2025

Sail Sydney set to return in 2026

Australian Sailing is committed to ensuring that the event returns with planning already underway for Sail Sydney in 2026.

National

Tue 02 Sep 2025

Wing Foiling Growth and Development in Australia

Australian Sailing is investing in the growth and development of this emerging discipline, creating opportunities for learning, participation and competition across the country.

National

Tue 02 Sep 2025

2025/26 Coaching Opportunities

Australian Sailing is offering accredited coaches a variety of ways to get involved with youth sailing over the next 12 months. See the opportunities here.

National

Thu 28 Aug 2025

2026 Youth Sailing World Championships Selection Guidelines Announced

The 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships Sailor Selection Guidelines and Expression of Interests forms are now open.

National

Thu 28 Aug 2025

Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Be Part of the 2026 Australian Sailing National Youth Squad

The Australian Sailing (AS) National Youth Squad is a national domestic program dedicated to developing the next generation of sailing talent.

National

Thu 28 Aug 2025

Discover Sailing Centre in Focus - Sandy Bay Sailing Club

Sandy Bay Sailing Club (SBSC) has been part of the Tasmanian sailing community since 1948. Find out more about the August Discover Sailing Centre of the month.

National TAS

Tue 26 Aug 2025

Registrations Now Open for the 2025 SheSails International Conference

Registrations are now open for the 2025 SheSails International Conference as part of World Sailing’s Steering the Course festival for women in sailing, set to celebrate and elevate women in sailing with a powerful lineup of international and Australian speakers.

National

Tue 26 Aug 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

Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors

Australian Sailing’s Annual General Meeting will be held in late October, and MYAs or affiliated clubs may consider nominating candidates for election.

National

Thu 14 Aug 2025