News - Australian Sailing

Firefighter day on the water update

Australian Sailing are proud to be supporting The Above and Beyond Boating Firefighter Day which has received tremendous support from the Australian boating community and industry.

National

Thu 20 Feb 2020

Tom Slingsbyâ€™s Australia SailGP Team hits the water ahead of home event on Sydney Harbour

SailGP champion Australia â€“ led by Olympic hero Tom Slingsby â€“ launched its 2,400kg supercharged F50 into Sydney Harbour for the teamâ€™s first official training session on Wednesday, kicking off a grueling training schedule as the team prepares to defend its title when the global racing championship returns next week.

National

Wed 19 Feb 2020

SailGP inspiring Sydneyâ€™s next generation

SailGP Inspire returns with more than 60 young people set to take part in opening event of the season.

National

Wed 12 Feb 2020

Independent Review into the loss of LCE Showtime and rescue of its crew

Australian Sailing has determined to conduct a review into the LCE Showtime incident and provide a report on the facts and learnings of the incident.

National Safety

Wed 12 Feb 2020

Para Sailing Update

Following on from Australian Para Sailing Championships held in conjunction with Sail Melbourne in January, there a number of important Australian Para Sailing events coming up.

National

Tue 11 Feb 2020

Concierge Traveller joins as Australian Sailingâ€™s newest partner

Australian Sailing is pleased to welcome Concierge Traveller as their newest corporate partner.

National

Mon 10 Feb 2020

FAQ - Changes to Rule 46

As announced on the Australian Sailing website, from 1 January 2022 all crew in any race will be required to be a member of an affiliated club and registered with Australian Sailing. Australian Sailing has received many enquiries, and as a result has prepared the following to address the frequently asked questions.

National

Fri 07 Feb 2020

CLUB IN FOCUS: Gosford Sailing Club (GSC)

Gosford Sailing Club is located on the North Eastern foreshore of Brisbane Waters at 28 Masons Parade Gosford. Brisbane Waters are fed by the Hawkesbury River with its entrance opposite the Pittwater which is to the South. GSC is also home to World Champion sailor and Olympic Gold Medalist Tom Slingsby.

National Club in Focus

Wed 05 Feb 2020

Class culture on display as Kiwis dominate 2020 Australian WASZP Championships

An epic four days of WASZP racing went right down to the wire in Port Stephens over the Australia Day long weekend, as a group of talented young Kiwis took the first three places in the Australian Championship.

National

Tue 04 Feb 2020

Changes to Rule 46 and Crew Membership

At present rule 46 has a prescription that after three races all crew of any race shall also be a club member; and that Australian Sailing was reviewing the requirement.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Mon 03 Feb 2020

Entries open for Hamilton Island Race Week 2020

Within two hours of the Notice of Race for Hamilton Island Race Week 2020 being posted, the first entry had been lodged. And, for the second consecutive year, the yacht with that honour was David Bellâ€™s Bavaria 39, Four Bells, out of Sydneyâ€™s Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club.

National

Wed 29 Jan 2020

Para Sailing Champions decided in Melbourne

The Australian Para Sailing Championships were held as part of the Sail Melbourne International Regatta at Royal Brighton Yacht Club over the past week. Â Sailed in conjunction with open fleet racing in the 2.4mR and Liberty classes, the race scores of eligible para sailors were extracted to decide the Australian Para Sailing Champions. Â

National

Thu 23 Jan 2020

Late Rumbles Shake Up Day 3 of Sail Melbourne International

Despite a huge storm front battering Port Phillip in the early afternoon, most classes were able to complete a full slate of racing on day three of Sail Melbourne International on Sunday.

National Victoria

Mon 20 Jan 2020

Australian Sailing and Kiteboarding Australia announce joint intentions

Australian Sailing and Kiteboarding Australia have today announced their intentions to work together to develop the next generation of Australian Olympic sailing champions.

National

Fri 17 Jan 2020

Youth sailors dig deep at bushfire fundraiserÂ

Youth sailors and their families dug deep at the presentation ceremony for the 2020 Australian Youth Championships at the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club last night, raising much needed funds for those impacted by the bushfires that continue to burn around the country.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Wed 15 Jan 2020

CLUB IN FOCUS: Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club (SSCBC)

SSCBCâ€™s origins date back to 1948 and they are proud of our journey over the past 70 years or so. One aspect of the Club that is incredibly important is the iconic Couta boats. Couta boats were traditionally used as fishing vessels to catch barracouta along the coast of Bass Strait.

National Club in Focus

Tue 14 Jan 2020

Wearn and Stransky win 2020 Australian Laser Championships

With the regatta already won before the final two races, Matt Wearn finished the week with a third and a seventh (which became his second discard) to wrap up his fifth Australian Laser Championship.

National

Tue 14 Jan 2020

Australian Sports Boats Association 2020 National Titles

Crews set for fast and fun action at ASBA Nationals.

National

Mon 13 Jan 2020