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Nutricare and Australian Sailing partner to ensure sailing’s sustainability

Australian-owned natural health care company Nutricare and Australian Sailing have announced that they will be working together over the next three years to promote the importance of sustainability in sailing clubs around Australia through alignment with their flagship brands PATCH and STRAP.

National

Wed 01 Sep 2021

Grant Simmer OAM appointed as Australian Sailing Board Director

Four-time America’s Cup winner and America’s Cup Hall of Fame inductee Grant Simmer OAM has been appointed to the Board of Australian Sailing for a term of two years.

National

Mon 30 Aug 2021

Australian Sailing Awards to be delivered digitally in 2021

The finalists and winners of the 2021 Australian Sailing Awards will be honoured “virtually” in 2021, with the ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancellation of the annual gala dinner in Sydney for the second year in a row.

National

Mon 30 Aug 2021

Sail Melbourne returns to Port Phillip this January

This summer will see the return of Australia’s the pinnacle Olympic and invited class regatta, Sail Melbourne on Port Phillip. The event will run from 13-17 January 2022, supported by the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria and Royal Brighton Yacht Club.

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Mon 23 Aug 2021

Youth Sail NSW Cancelled for 2021

Australian Sailing is unfortunately announcing the cancellation of the 2021 Youth Sail NSW due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in New South Wales. The event was scheduled to take place from 29 September – 4 October, incorporating a Coaching Clinic and the NSW State Youth Championships.

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Fri 20 Aug 2021

Australian Para Sailing Championships continue on the Gold Coast

The 2021 Australian Para Sailing Championships in the SKUD 18, along with the SKUD 18 Australian Open Championships, will be held as part of the Queensland Hansa Class Championships at Southport Yacht Club from 8-10 October.

National

Tue 27 Jul 2021

Australian Sailing celebrates Brisbane 2032 announcement

Australian Sailing has welcomed tonight’s announcement by the International Olympic Committee that Brisbane will host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games.

National

Wed 21 Jul 2021

Australian Womens Match Racing Championships - Postponed

South of Perth Yacht Club (SoPYC) reluctantly announced today the decision to postpone the Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship programmed for 16th to 19th September 2021.

National

Fri 16 Jul 2021

Sail Sydney 2021 - Notice of Race and Online Entry Now Open

Held annually on the waters of Sydney Harbour, this year’s Sail Sydney will take place from Tuesday 7th through to Monday 13th December 2021. Sail Sydney is Australia's premier regatta for 'Off the Beach' dinghy classes.

National

Fri 16 Jul 2021

CYCA opens entries for inaugural Australian Maxi Championship

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is delighted to be named as the host of the inaugural Australian Maxi Championship. The first edition of the new regatta, introduced by Australian Sailing, will take place from 3-7 December 2021.

National

Thu 15 Jul 2021

Club in Focus: The Canberra Yacht Club (CYC)

The Canberra Yacht Club (CYC) is a lake-based club in a small capital city that can offer the full range of yacht club activities and functions for its members. The CYC also runs one of the largest sailing schools in the country.

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Tue 13 Jul 2021

2021 Australian Sailing Awards - Nominations Now Open

Nominations for the 2021 Australian Sailing Awards have now opened, giving clubs and club members the opportunity to be recognised for outstanding achievements and contributions to the sailing community across the past year.

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Mon 05 Jul 2021

Entries open for 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Excitement is building for the return of the historic Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with entries now open for the 77th edition of ocean racing’s ‘Everest’.

National

Tue 15 Jun 2021

Youth Sail events ready to make a splash this Spring!

Preparation for Youth Sail events around the country are now in full swing with WA, QLD, NSW and TAS all set to host events this September – October.

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Tue 15 Jun 2021

Introducing Sarah Ogilvie – National Club Pathway Lead

Sarah Ogilvie joined the Australian Sailing team in January 2021, in an exciting new role; National Club Pathway Lead. Sarah has been working with clubs, coaches and stakeholders across the nation; listening to their concerns and implementing their insights into development of a club pathway structure and is about to enter the next phase of the process.

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Tue 15 Jun 2021

Club Conference Webinars to Resume in 2021

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Fri 04 Jun 2021

Hall of Fame Nominations Open for 2021 Inductees

Nominations have opened for inductions to the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame. An ongoing collaboration between Australian Sailing and the Australian National Maritime Museum, the Hall of Fame offers a platform to honour the most significant contributions and performances within the sport of sailing.

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Tue 01 Jun 2021

Northern Territory set for a bumper sailing season

2021 is proving to be another bumper sailing season in NT as the sport has been a popular choice for people whilst travel has been limited and with domestic tourists flocking to explore Australia’s Top End.

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Tue 01 Jun 2021