News - Australian Sailing

Round 3 of RS Feva Women and Girls Participation Program Opens

Australian Sailing has announced the opening of Round 3 of the RS Feva Women and Girls Participation Project, continuing efforts to increase participation and strengthen pathways for women and girls in sailing.

National

Thu 23 Apr 2026

Australian Sailing Team ready to race French Olympic Week

The second Sailing Grand Slam of the 2026 season heads to Hyères, France, this week, with the French Olympic Week regatta set to welcome hundreds of sailors from more than 50 nations across all 10 Olympic classes. Australia will be strongly represented, with 43 entries preparing to take to the start line.

National

Tue 21 Apr 2026

Announcing the 2026 Australian Sailing National Youth Squad

Australian Sailing has officially welcomed the 2026 Australian Sailing National Youth Squad to the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) this week, with the nation’s top emerging sailors coming together in Canberra for their first National Performance Camp.

National Youth Squad AIS

Tue 14 Apr 2026

Pallas Capital Gold Cup Resumes: Matador the Mark

The TP52 Australia fleet returns to racing this weekend, with the Super 40s sitting this one out. After a commanding run through the opening stages of the season, Matador TP52 has established itself as the benchmark.

NSW National

Mon 13 Apr 2026

Kiwis return as new skippers practice for Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

A New Zealand team and two new skippers are among the latest entries for the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) to be held on the King’s Birthday weekend from 5-8 June, 2026.

National

Thu 09 Apr 2026

Wearn in Gold Medal Contention on Return to International Racing

In his return to major international competition for the first time since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Matt Wearn will fight for gold at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, capping off an impressive week of racing in Palma, Mallorca.

National

Sat 04 Apr 2026

Entries Open for 2026 Australian Yachting Championships

Entries have opened for the the Yacht Sales Co Sail Paradise 2026 incorporating the Australian Yachting Championships at Southport Yacht Club

National

Thu 02 Apr 2026

Mercury Marine to Power Australia’s Sailors

Australian Sailing is partnering Mercury Marine for the benefit of grassroots clubs up to our high-performance program

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Thu 02 Apr 2026

AS Team Set for Season Opener at Sailing Grand Slam

The Australian Sailing Team (AST) will launch its international season this week at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Sailing Grand Slam in Palma, Spain, with 38 Australian entries spread across all 10 Olympic classes.

National

Mon 30 Mar 2026

Race Around Australia 2028 – Expressions of Interest Open

The Shorthanded Ocean Racing Association of Australia has opened Expressions of Interest for the Race Around Australia 2028, to be held forty years on from, and in the spirit of, the 1988 Bicentennial race.

National

Mon 30 Mar 2026

Australia’s oldest Olympian Gordon Ingate OAM turns 100

Australian Sailing proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone as Gordon Ingate OAM marks his 100th birthday, a life defined by resilience, innovation, and an enduring contribution to the sport of sailing.

National

Mon 30 Mar 2026

Glenn Ashby to be inducted into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame

Australian sailing legend Glenn Ashby has been announced as the latest inductee into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame

National

Fri 27 Mar 2026

Champion Crowned at the Inaugural International Hansa 303 Virtual Sailing Challenge

A champion has been crowned at the world’s first International Hansa 303 Virtual Sailing Challenge, held using MarineVerse Sailing Club, the virtual reality sailing platform designed to make sailing more accessible, engaging and social.

National

Thu 19 Mar 2026

Notice of Race Released for 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship

Fremantle Sailing Club has officially released the Notice of Race for the 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship

National

Wed 18 Mar 2026

Youth Sail TAS 2026 Brings Young Sailors Together on the Derwent

Over 90 young sailors came together on the Derwent for Zhik Youth Sail TAS 2026! With morning coaching, afternoon racing, and inspiration from Paris Olympian Rhiannan Brown, it was three days of learning, fun, and building the next generation of sailing talent.

TAS National

Mon 16 Mar 2026

Recording Now Live: SheSails International Women’s Day Webinar Celebrates Women in Sailing

The recording of the SheSails International Women’s Day 2026 webinar is now available, for those who missed the inspiring evening celebrating women’s achievements, experiences, and leadership across sailing.

National

Wed 11 Mar 2026

Australian Sailing Launches “Spirit of S.A.I.L.I.N.G.” Award

Australian Sailing Launches “Spirit of S.A.I.L.I.N.G.” Award at Zhik Youth Sail Events

National

Tue 10 Mar 2026

World Sailing invites bids for the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships

World Sailing is inviting Member National Authorities, venues, organisations and cities to submit bids for the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships

National

Mon 09 Mar 2026