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Now Open: Women, Girls and Youth Officials' Mentor Program 2026–2027

Australian Sailing has opened Expressions of Interest for the Women, Girls and Youth Officials' Mentor Program for the 2026–2027 season. The program is part of Australian Sailing's Instructor, Coach and Official Development Strategy, and reflects Focus Area 1 of that strategy — Put People First — which recognises that developing people is central to growing a strong officiating community.
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Antipodes first entry for inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race

Geoff Hill was quick off the mark, as soon as entries opened for the  Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s  (RPAYC) inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race, the Hong Kong based businessman entered his Santa Cruz 72, Antipodes, making them the first entry received for the biennial event due to start on Friday of the October long weekend this year.
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Welcome to the Inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race

On the back of its successful Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race, sailed every odd year, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) is pleased to announce the inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race - to be held in alternate years and starting in October this year.
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Pittwater Decider for 2026 Pallas Capital Gold Cup

The final act of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup will be held this weekend at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, with the 2026 series set to be decided in a closely contested finale. The combined TP52 and Super 40 format continues to prove its value in driving both performance at the top end and pathways into Grand Prix keelboat sailing in Australia.
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Discover Sailing Centre in Focus: Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

Set against the iconic backdrop of Sydney Harbour in Kirribilli, the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron has been a cornerstone of Australian sailing since its establishment in 1862. Today, the Squadron continues to evolve, playing a leading role in growing participation in the sport as a proud Discover Sailing Centre.
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Cats, cruisers, dinghy classes next up for Sail Port Stephens

With Acts 1 and 2 of Sail Port Stephens 2026 now successfully tucked in the sail bag, attention turns to the third and final Super Series running May 1-3, featuring the inaugural Cat Stephens regatta for multihulls, a Super Racer Cruiser division and a host of off-the-beach dinghy classes.
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Pallas Capital Gold Cup Act 3 Delivers True Grand Prix Racing

The TP52 Australia fleet made its familiar trip to Sail Port Stephens for Act 3 of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup, delivering three days of racing across a range of formats, from passage racing showcasing boat tuning and moding to tighter, high-pressure contests.
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