News - Australian Sailing

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

Salty Dingo RS Aero Australian Championships 2026

The Salty Dingo RS Aero Australian Championships 2026 delivered everything the RS Aero Class has come to expect from a premier Southern Hemisphere national championships: big fleets, world-class sailors, emerging youth talent, strong female representation, and classic Port Phillip Bay conditions.

VIC National

Wed 28 Jan 2026

Australian Sailing Team Appoints Jim Colley as 49erFX National Coach

The Australian Sailing Team (AST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paris 2024 Olympian Jim Colley as the new 49erFX National Coach, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the program.

National

Wed 28 Jan 2026

All-Female Crew of The Famous Project CIC Complete Historic Jules Verne Trophy Lap

The Famous Project CIC has made sailing history, becoming the first all-female crew to complete a non-stop circumnavigation of the globe aboard a maxi multihull.

National QLD

Tue 27 Jan 2026

Festival of Sails 2026 Concludes

Festival of Sails 2026 has drawn to a close following the Victory Bash Presentation Party at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, where champions were celebrated, trophies awarded, and the sailing community came together to mark the end of an outstanding edition.

National VIC

Tue 27 Jan 2026

Sailing Community Recognised in 2026 Australia Day Honours

Two members of the sailing community have been recognised for their services to the sport on the Australia Day 2026 Honours List

National

Mon 26 Jan 2026

The Festival of Sails is underway for 2026

The Festival of Sails is underway with spectacular scale and tradition, drawing more than 260 boats to Victoria’s waters for one of Australia’s premier sailing events.

National VIC

Sat 24 Jan 2026

Back to School: STEM Learning Opportunities for Schools Through SailLAB

Looking for a new way to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)? At Australian Sailing, we’ve developed SailLAB as a curriculum-aligned STEM education program designed to support classroom teaching through real-world applications.

National

Fri 23 Jan 2026

Discover Sailing Centre in Focus - Goolwa Sailing Club

Goolwa Sailing Club (GSC), is a vibrant, community-focused sailing club located on the scenic banks of the Murray River in South Australia.

National SA

Wed 21 Jan 2026

Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship Returns to Fremantle Sailing Club

Fremantle Sailing Club (FSC) is proud to announce that it will host the Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship for the second consecutive year, taking place 10–13 September 2026. The return of the championship to Western Australia highlights FSC’s growing role as a leader in women’s sailing and high-performance development.

WA National

Tue 20 Jan 2026

Mack One wins seventh VX One Australia National Championship

The VX One National Championship was contested from 13 to 18 January at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, with 30 teams lining up on Moreton Bay for a demanding week of racing.

QLD National

Tue 20 Jan 2026

DEI in Action: Australian Sailing’s 2025 Progress Update

Australian Sailing continued to strengthen its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout 2025, with a focus on participation, capability building and long-term cultural change across the sport.

National

Mon 19 Jan 2026

Whitworths Tackers Boat Program Applications Opening Soon

Australian Sailing is excited to announce applications for the Whitworths Tackers Boat Program are opening soon.

National

Fri 16 Jan 2026

What’s On in February — Sail Our Way

February promises plenty of action on the water for women and girls with Sail Our Way. The program continues to deliver inclusive, hands-on sailing opportunities, whether you’re taking your first steps on a dinghy or sharpening your racing skills.

National Events

Fri 16 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

Get new members sailing with SailPass

Launched in 2019, SailPass has been a key driver behind increased club membership and safety improvements at clubs across the country.

National

Mon 12 Jan 2026

STS Young Endeavour Returns to Fire the Festival of Sails Start as Entries Close This Sunday

Australia’s greatest sailing celebration is set for a spectacular beginning, with the iconic STS Young Endeavour confirmed as the official start boat for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race presented by Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, firing the ceremonial cannon to launch the 2026 Festival of Sails.

VIC National

Fri 09 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