News - Australian Sailing

VX One Class achieves World Sailing recognition — Official International status confirmed

The VX One International Class Association is proud to share that World Sailing has officially recognised the VX One as an International Class, following a vote by the World Sailing Council at its recent Annual Conference.

NSW

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Port Kembla Sailing Club's Kembla Klassic

Port Kembla Sailing Club's Kembla Klassic, held on the 29th and 30th of November, has been run and won for another year.

NSW

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Carcoar Dam Sailing Club Inland Discover Sailing Centre — Proudly Supported by the Sailing Community

We’re were proud to be nominated for Club of the Year (Category B) in the Australian Sailing Awards! CDSC is an inclusive inland sailing community, growing rapidly and welcoming sailors of all ages and abilities.

NSW

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Australian Sailing Launches SailLAB: Bringing Sailing into Classrooms Through STEM

Australian Sailing has officially launched SailLAB, an exciting new free STEM education program designed to bring the science and innovation of sailing directly into Australian classrooms.

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Tue 09 Dec 2025

Sail Inc. wins 12ft skiff NSW Championship ahead of Interdominion

Defending champion, Sail Inc., has taken out the 12 foot skiff NSW Championship, sailed over two weekends on a mix of courses in a variety of conditions, including Day 1 being abandoned due to extreme conditions that returned just before the second race on Day 2.

NSW

Mon 08 Dec 2025

Thorpedo set to launch into Rolex Sydney Hobart

Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe is set to dive into unfamiliar sporting waters after it was announced today that he would join the crew of LawConnect for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

NSW

Fri 05 Dec 2025

Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta – add it to your February calendar

Yes, the year is nearly up, making it time to go online and sign up for the 2026 Pantaenius Australia Pittwater Regatta and the NSW ORC Championship, held in tandem with the Regatta, courtesy of continued support from Sydney Marine Brokerage, to be held from 13 to 15 February, 2026.

NSW

Fri 05 Dec 2025

Massive Rolex Sydney Hobart warm up

Contenders to square off in Friday’s overnight Cabbage Tree Island Race

NSW

Thu 04 Dec 2025

NSW 16'Skiff & 13'Skiff 2025 State Championsship Wrap-up

It won't go down as the most glamorous way to find out you're a state champion

NSW

Wed 03 Dec 2025

Good luck to Stacey Jackson as The Famous Project CIC begins their Jules Verne Trophy attempt

Alexia Barrier and her all-female crew are set to depart Brest on Saturday aboard the maxi-trimaran IDEC SPORT, taking on the legendary non-stop, unassisted round-the-world Jules Verne Trophy.

NSW

Wed 03 Dec 2025

Australian Sailing Holiday Office Closures

The crew at Australian Sailing would like to wish you and your family a Safe Holiday Season & Happy New Year!

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Wed 03 Dec 2025

Back 2 Black and Wailea reign supreme in Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship

Sean Langman’s Back 2 Black won all three races of the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) to claim Division 1 after a weekend of racing, while Neil Padden’s Beneteau First 40.7 won Division 2, due to consistent results.

NSW

Mon 01 Dec 2025

Wind gods in force at Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship

Every sailor loves a bit of breeze, but some bit off more than they could chew on Day 1 of the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) and the Seven Islands Race, when winds of 44 knots registered causing officials to shorten the Seven Islands Race today.

NSW

Mon 01 Dec 2025

Sail your way

Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club invites you to join us for a free sailing experience on Saturday 13th December.

NSW

Fri 28 Nov 2025

12ft skiff fleet gears up for NSW Championship

The 12 foot skiff fleet is gearing up for the NSW Championship to be held over four days and two weekends - 29 and 30 November at Sydney Flying Squadron and 6 and 7 December out of Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club (LCSSC).

NSW

Fri 28 Nov 2025

J/70 Cup Australia 2026 - dates announced

In 2026 the J/70 Cup Australia will comprise of five events. The series results will be decided by competitors best results in four of the five events, using a low points scoring system.

NSW

Fri 28 Nov 2025

Whitworths Tackers Boat Program to return for 2026

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce that in conjunction with Whitworths Marine & Leisure and OziOpti that the hugely popular Whitworths Tackers Boat Program is set to return in 2026.

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Fri 28 Nov 2025

Entries Open - Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta 2026

The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta, running from 13–15 February 2026.

NSW

Thu 27 Nov 2025