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World Sailing Invites bids for several future events
Australian Sailing is encouraging clubs to consider bidding for a range of upcoming World Sailing events, with several significant hosting opportunities now open for future years.
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Applications Open Now for the Whitworths Tackers Boat Program
Australian Sailing is excited to announce applications for the Whitworths Tackers Boat Program are now open.
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VALE Mike Fletcher AM
Australian Sailing is today mourning the loss of one of the legends of our sport, Mike Fletcher AM
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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!
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NSW
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
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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.
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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.
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QLD
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.
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VIC
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
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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.
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VIC
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.
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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.
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SA
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
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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
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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.
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Whitworths Tackers Boat Program Applications Opening Soon
Australian Sailing is excited to announce applications for the Whitworths Tackers Boat Program are opening soon.
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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.
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