News

New One-Day Instructor Endorsements

Australian Sailing have recently developed a more streamlined process for accredited instructors in Dinghy, Keelboat, Powerboat, and Windsurf programs to gain accreditation in an additional Australian Sailing program. This new One-Day Endorsement option allows you to broaden your qualifications without unnecessary barriers to doing so.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

New e-Learning Opportunities for Instructors & Coaches

Australian Sailing has recently enhanced training opportunities for instructors and coaches with the launch of the Australian Sailing Learning Centre (ASLC). This modern platform provides over 30 free online e-learning courses, designed to support your ongoing development.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

Entry open for 33rd Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta

When Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) opened entries for the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), two teams were quick off the mark - one from Queensland and one a local entry

VIC NSW SA QLD Events

Tue 18 Mar 2025

80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Entries Open Today

Registration for the most anticipated race on the international offshore sailing calendar opens today

National Events ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Wed 12 Mar 2025

South Australian Sailors chasing LA2028

In March 2025, Ben Hinks and Fallon Katz from the Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club will be heading to Europe to compete in the 470 dinghy to start their campaign towards the LA 2028 Olympics.

Thu 06 Mar 2025

Equipment Choices for Wingfoil Racing

As wingfoil racing gains momentum, the wide range of available equipment can be overwhelming for sailors new to the class and for coaches advising on gear selection. Choosing the right equipment early is crucial—not only for performance and progression but also to avoid unnecessary costs.

Training NSW ACT VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD Youth

Thu 06 Mar 2025

Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race and Lincoln Week 2025

It’s that fabulous time of year that we send off the fleet from Adelaide to Port Lincoln. The Port Lincoln Yacht Club is excited to welcome everyone to the 75th edition of the Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race and the Lincoln Week Regatta, proudly sponsored by Teakle Wines.

SA Events

Tue 25 Feb 2025

Entries Open for the March Classic

Entry is now open for two of the most famous freshwater Classics: the Goolwa to Milang Lake Alexandrina Classic and the Milang-Goolwa Freshwater Classic

SA Events

Fri 14 Feb 2025

2025 King of the Gulf

2025 will be the 11th year of the fabulous Dockside Port Vincent King of the Gulf Regatta

SA Events

Wed 12 Feb 2025

Lexcen Cup Youth Grant 2024 - Congratulations to 2024 recipients

The South Australian Regional Advisory Committee was pleased to announce the reopening of the Lexcen Cup Youth Grant 2024 in November for the first time since 2019. The SA RAC, consists of Chair Peter Royle, Lisa Brock, Robert Human and Kym Downie.

Youth SA SA Club News

Mon 16 Dec 2024

Australian Sailing launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy

Australian Sailing is pleased to present its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy for 2025-2028. Designed to communicate Australian Sailing’s strategic plan and wholesale commitment to increasing access to sailing, championing diversity and creating inclusive and welcoming environments for everyone, the DEI Strategy unveils a vision for an inclusive future within the sport.

National Participation Training SheSails NSW QLD NT WA SA VIC TAS ACT

Thu 12 Dec 2024

South Australian Volunteer duo a cause to celebrate

Hailing from Adelaide Sailing Club in South Australia, dedicated volunteers Malcolm Hughes and Peter Royle consistently go above and beyond for the sake of both their local and broader sailing community.

National SA SA Club

Thu 05 Dec 2024

Club in Focus - Adelaide Sailing Club

Formed in 1998 from the union of Glenelg Sailing Club with Holdfast Bay Yacht Club, Adelaide Sailing Club (ASC) is well known amongst the South Australian sailing community as a welcoming club for all.

National Club in Focus SA SA Club

Wed 27 Nov 2024

Applications open for Whitworths Tackers Boat Program

Australian Sailing is excited to announce applications for the Whitworths Tackers Boat Program are now open.

Events NSW QLD NT WA SA VIC TAS ACT

Thu 21 Nov 2024

SheSails Conference 2024

The fourth SheSails conference for 2024 was a powerful celebration of incredible women. This year’s event organised by Australian Sailing and MCed by Nic Douglass featured many inspiring speakers from the Paris 2024 Olympics and from previous Olympics as part of the theme of Olympic Pathways of World Sailings global women’s sailing festival.

SheSails NSW QLD VIC TAS SA WA NT ACT

Thu 14 Nov 2024

2024 Zhik Youth Sail South Australia a huge success

The 2024 Zhik Youth Sail South Australia event, held from 28 September to 1 October at Largs Bay Sailing Club, was a resounding success.

SA SA Club Events

Fri 04 Oct 2024

EVENT ADVICE THIS LONG WEEKEND - South Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta

This weekend, the Le Fevre Peninsula will be buzzing with upwards of 160 women competing in the third South Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta (SAWKR). It has grown each year with participants from metro and regional South Australia and interstate. We have Sydney to Hobart racers to close-to novices and women of all ages.

SA SA Club News SheSails

Thu 03 Oct 2024

National Finalists announced for 2024 Australian Sailing Awards

The 2024 finalists for the national Australian Sailing Awards have been announced, with clubs, volunteers and sailing stars from around the country all in the running for recognition at the nation’s peak sailing awards.

National QLD NSW ACT NT VIC TAS SA WA

Tue 01 Oct 2024