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$1.7 million on offer to support and enhance Queensland’s multiculturalism

Organisations from across Queensland are being encouraged to apply for their share in $1.7 million in funding as the latest round of the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland (CMQ) program’s project funding round opens.

QLD Club News QLD Inclusion

Thu 05 Oct 2023

Tickets On Sale Now for 2023 National Sailing Awards

Tickets for the 2023 National Sailing Awards are on sale now. The event – set to recognise distinguished members of the Australian Sailing community – will be held at the stunning Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney on Friday November 3, 2023.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Tue 03 Oct 2023

WEDGETAIL & BLACK DIAMOND GRUDGE CONTINUES!

David Rose (Rosie), the skipper of 'Wedgetail, has a formidable vessel under his command.

QLD

Thu 28 Sep 2023

It takes a community to raise a sailor!

Whitsunday Sailing Club reactivated their junior program from Tackers 1 to Green Fleet in January this year. Here’s a glimpse of the end result of a community who wants to raise a sailor. Thank you to Tammie Scharf for letting us share this story.

QLD

Wed 27 Sep 2023

SAIL PARADISE BARTERCARD SAIL PARADISE REGATTA 2023 SETS SAIL WITH THRILLING YACHT RACING ON OUR DOORSTEP

Get ready for an adrenaline-packed spectacle as Southport Yacht Club presents the highly-anticipated Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta from Saturday, September 30th, 2023, to Monday, October 2nd, 2023, delivering an unforgettable experience with offshore sailing at its finest.

QLD

Wed 27 Sep 2023

Sustainable Practice with Double Bay Sailing Club

Double Bay Sailing Club (DBSC) is a club that is passionately leading the way with its sustainability practices. As well as implementing a range of energy efficient initiatives including power-saving light bulbs and timers for hot water, DBSC also has systems in place to separate waste streams and actively encourages and participates in recycling.

National Clubs in Focus ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 27 Sep 2023

Two weeks to go until the SheSails Leadership Conference 2023!

There are just 2 weeks to go until the highly anticipated 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference. Time is running out to register before the event takes place via webinar at 6pm (AEDT) on Tuesday 3rd October.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA SheSails

Tue 19 Sep 2023

Australia's Top Sailors in Sydney for America's Cup Youth and Women's Squad Selection Camp

Some of Australia’s top performing sailors have undergone a two and a half day training camp in Sydney this week for selectors, led by John Bertrand AO, to finalise a youth and women’s squad for Australia’s America’s Cup campaign in 2024.

NSW QLD TAS VIC WA Youth SheSails

Tue 19 Sep 2023

Excitement Building at Zhik Youth Sail Queensland

Hundreds of Queensland’s finest young sailors have descended on the state’s central coast, ready for a week full of action both on and off the water at Zhik Youth Sail Queensland.

QLD

Mon 18 Sep 2023

Key Instructor, Coach and Official Resource Launched

Australian Sailing is proud to announce the launch of its Instructor, Coach and Official Development Strategy.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS Instructor Coach Strategic

Mon 18 Sep 2023

Introducing our final Keynote Speaker for the SheSails Leadership Conference 2023

Carolijn Brouwer, the four-time world champion turned Australian Sailing Team (AST) ILCA 6 coach, has been confirmed in our very exciting line-up.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA SheSails

Thu 14 Sep 2023

Celebrating Lifetime Achievements at the Queensland Sailing Awards 2023

Three deserving people were awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award and their names added to the prestigious Solo Trophy at the 2023 Queensland Sailing Awards held at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron on Thursday 7th September.

QLD

Thu 14 Sep 2023

THE STARS ARE OUT IN QUEENSLAND!

On Thursday 7th September 2023, the Queensland sailing community got together at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron for the announcement of the winners for the 2023 Queensland Sailing Awards. It was a gala event with over 90 people celebrating the finalists and winners of each award.

QLD

Wed 13 Sep 2023

Play By The Rules: Easy Guide To The National Integrity Framework

Australian Sailing has adopted the National Integrity Framework (NIF), as a streamlined approach in a single framework for all levels of sailing and where the policies in the NIF apply to all affiliated clubs and class associations, and the people who participate in and help deliver activities.

Integrity QLD

Wed 13 Sep 2023

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Steady light wind produces new winners

It was back to business for ‘It’s Live in Queensland Race Day’ out on the Bay for the 16th running of SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW on another light breeze day, but at least it filled in at a steady pace so the fleet could get away from 11.35am and it produced new winners.

QLD NSW VIC

Tue 05 Sep 2023

ILCA Oceania expand the solidarity program

Hurry, applications close on October 1st.

SA VIC NSW QLD NT TAS WA Youth SheSails Participation and Growth

Tue 05 Sep 2023

Sustainability Month to Highlight Importance of Clean Practice in Sailing

Throughout 2023 Australian Sailing is spotlighting specific themes that our sailing community has noted are important to them. This September, Australian Sailing is proud to shine the spotlight on sustainability in our sport, and the innovative ways in which clubs, class associations and other affiliated organisations are reducing their environmental impact.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS Strategic

Fri 01 Sep 2023

Moving up - Class transition tips for sailing pathways

Sailing offers many options to enjoy the sport for life. With multiple pathways, classes, and opportunities available to choose from, some people choose one pathway enjoying years of sailing to master their chosen class, whilst some change often, and some choose more than one pathway and more than one class to sail in parallel to another.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS Participation and Growth

Fri 01 Sep 2023