News - Australian Sailing

Casey still leads after tricky third day at Finn World Masters

After two more races on Wednesday, Brendan Casey, from Australia, still leads the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia.

QLD

Thu 26 Feb 2026

Are you registered for Zhik Youth Sail 2026?

Zhik Youth Sail 2026 is set to deliver another outstanding season of coaching, racing and inspiration for Australia’s junior and youth sailors.

National SA QLD VIC NSW TAS WA NT

Thu 26 Feb 2026

Discover Sailing Centre in Focus – Port Curtis Sailing Club

Founded in 1941 as the Port Curtis Aquatic Club and renamed in 1947, Port Curtis Sailing Club (PCSC) has been part of Gladstone’s maritime story for more than 80 years.

National QLD

Wed 25 Feb 2026

Marko Kolic wins only race on second day of Finn World Masters

Marko Kolic, from Italy, won the only race possible on the second day of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. However, Australia’s Brendan Casey has extended his lead to three points at the top, from Spain's Rafa Trujillo in second and Britain’s Lawrence Crispin in third. There are 107 Finns from 16 countries taking part.

QLD

Wed 25 Feb 2026

Brendan Casey sets the pace on opening day of Finn World Masters

Brendan Casey is the early leader at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia, after two race wins on the opening day, Monday.

QLD

Tue 24 Feb 2026

The 56th Finn World Masters opened in Brisbane

The Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters was opened Sunday evening at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. Just over 100 sailors from 18 nations are entered for the event. A series of eight races is scheduled from Monday 23 February to Friday 27 February.

QLD

Tue 24 Feb 2026

Australian Sailing releases Participation Plan for Sailing in Australia

Australian Sailing has today launched the Participation Plan for Sailing in Australia, a whole-of-sport roadmap designed to grow participation in sailing

National SA NT NSW ACT QLD WA VIC TAS

Mon 23 Feb 2026

Conditions change and points tighten at Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane

Hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia, Wednesday brought scorching hot weather, with wind from 7-12 knots, and free pumping only turned on for the second race.

QLD

Fri 20 Feb 2026

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: On your mark… get set…

It toppled all previous records by selling out in just shy of 10 minutes last year - and unsurprisingly, Townsville Yacht Club (TYC) has been inundated with calls from those wanting to secure early entry into 2026 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) - the most sought after ticket on the Australian yachting scene.

QLD

Thu 19 Feb 2026

Next Gen Challenge Reminder

Would you like the chance to win a behind-the-scenes Technical Tour in the week leading up to the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix?

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Sun 15 Feb 2026

A Successful Start to a More Inclusive Way to Sail: Radio-Controlled Sailing is Making Waves

Australian Sailing is proud to celebrate the strong early success of its new Radio-Controlled (RC) Sailing initiative—an inclusive program designed to increase lifelong participation in sailing across Queensland.

QLD

Thu 05 Feb 2026

Registrations Open for 2026 Sailing Summits

Registrations are now open for this year's Sailing Summits.

National NSW ACT NT QLD VIC SA TAS WA

Tue 03 Feb 2026

Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race 2026

The countdown is on with today marking 195 days till Australia’s newest ocean race, the GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race kicks off on the 30th July. With the official release of the Notice of Race today, entries are now open for the 2026 race.

QLD

Tue 27 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

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

Get Expert Help To Understand New Child Safety Laws

Recent changes to Queensland’s working with children laws are now in effect. To help organisations and individuals understand their obligations under the blue card system, we are hosting a series of events throughout the first half of 2026.

QLD

Wed 14 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

Everything you need to know before racing begins at The Yacht Sales Co. Sail Brisbane 2025

The Yacht Sales Co. Sail Brisbane is set to return to Moreton Bay next week, bringing together some of Australia’s most promising junior, youth, emerging and high-performance sailors for five days of competitive racing.

National QLD

Thu 11 Dec 2025