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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.

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Tue 09 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!

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 03 Dec 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.

National NSW SA VIC NT TAS WA QLD ACT

Fri 28 Nov 2025

Lexcen Cup Youth Grant 2025

The South Australian Regional Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the opening of the Lexcen Cup Youth Grant for 2025.

SA Events

Mon 13 Oct 2025

2025 ZHIK Youth Sail SA Championships Wrap

The 2025 ZHIK Youth Sail South Australia Youth Championships wrapped up over the weekend of September 27–28 at Adelaide Sailing Club, bringing together more than 60 of the state’s best youth sailors alongside competitors from Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and regional South Australia.

National SA SA Club News Events

Thu 02 Oct 2025

2025 ZHIK Youth Sail SA Youth Championships Set to Launch in Adelaide

The 2025 ZHIK Youth Sail SA Youth Championships will get underway this weekend at Adelaide Sailing Club, bringing together more than 60 of the state’s best youth sailors and interstate competitors from Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria for two days of racing on September 27–28.

SA SA Club News

Wed 24 Sep 2025

2025 Sailing Summits Roadshows Showcase the Camaraderie of Sailing Community

For the first time in our history Australian Sailing committed to taking our Annual Sailing Summits out to regional Australia in 2025, growing the number of Summits from the traditional eight capital cities to a total of 26 events across the length and breadth of Australia from March through to August.

National NSW ACT QLD NT WA SA VIC TAS

Thu 18 Sep 2025

Finalists announced for the 2025 South Australian Sailing Awards

Thank you to all clubs and classes for your nominations to the 2025 South Australian Sailing Awards.

SA SA Club News

Wed 27 Aug 2025

Register for the 2025 Zhik Youth Sail Events

Registrations for the 2025 Zhik Youth Sail events are now open! Have your registered yet?

National NSW ACT SA WA QLD TAS

Thu 14 Aug 2025

Join Division 3 at SAWKR 2025 - River Racing for Trailerables & Small Keelboats

The South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (SAWKR) is held over three days on the October long weekend. SAWKR is for women skippers and crews only.

SA Events

Thu 24 Jul 2025

South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta ‘25 - Jump on Board!

Now in its fourth fabulous year, SAWKR invites women sailors across South Australia and nationally to jump on board with over 200 women who have already been part of our three-day regatta.

SA Events

Thu 24 Jul 2025

Certified Assistance Dogs Sail Too: How Clubs Across Australia Are Embracing Inclusivity — Paws and All

As sailing clubs seek to grow inclusivity and participation, there’s one crew member you might not have thought of — certified assistance dogs. From safety boats to yacht decks, projects like the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project are showing that with simple adjustments, sailing can truly welcome everyone — paws and all. Is your club ready to embrace these important teams?

NSW ACT VIC SA TAS WA QLD

Tue 24 Jun 2025

ZHIK and Australian Sailing renew podium-winning partnership for a fourth Olympic cycle

Zhik and Australian Sailing are proud to celebrate the extension of their partnership, one built on innovation, elite performance and podium success

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Wed 18 Jun 2025

Australian Sports Boat Association Launches Touring Trophy Series

The Australian Sports Boat Association (ASBA) has announced a dynamic new initiative to enhance participation and connectivity within the sports boat community – the ASBA Touring Trophy series.

ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Wed 18 Jun 2025

Final opportunity to enter Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

This is a final call to female sailors who would like to race Australia’s premier all-female regatta, the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR)!

Events NSW TAS VIC QLD SA WA

Wed 04 Jun 2025

Nominations Open for 2025 Australian Sailing Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Australian Sailing State and National Awards

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Mon 02 Jun 2025

Volunteering on a Global Stage: Peter and Malcolm’s Story

This National Volunteers Week, we’re putting the spotlight on committed volunteers who have contributed immensely to their sailing community.

National SA

Mon 19 May 2025

More join party for Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

Eighteen entries representing Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia, NSW and Victoria have so far been received for the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR).

Events VIC NSW ACT QLD NT WA SA TAS

Wed 14 May 2025