KISS 2026 Passage Rally goes from Fear to Fabulous
The ORCV KISS 2026 program empowered women from all around the state to develop their sailing skills, completing a passage rally
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Discover Sailing Day Marketing Resources Now Available
With Discover Sailing Month set to return this November, now is the time for clubs and Discover Sailing Centres to start planning their Discover Sailing Day events.
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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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Melbourne turns it on for final day of Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta
Melbourne turned it on for the final day of the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), cranking up the breeze and sunshine on Port Phillip – it was nothing short of magic, especially given the extra light conditions of the first two days – so Race Officer Laura Hughson was able to set three races today and winners are decided.
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Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta – one race and changes on the board
A beautiful winter day in Melbourne for Day 2 at the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), but once again, the wind gods were laughing out loud and made the fleet wait until 12.15pm before a weak northerly saw fit to filter onto Port Phillip – and in the vicinity of Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, organiser of the regatta.
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Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta – a special event
The Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) brings together people from all walks, all here for the common purpose of sailing in Australia’s premiere women’s keelboat event, to improve sailing skills and meet old friends and new people, who bond together as one, for what all say a “warm, welcoming and bonding weekend.”
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Wet and light conditions beset Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta opener
With the forecast for light conditions on for Days 2 and 3 of the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), Race Officer Laura Hughson told competing crews to expect three races on this opening day, but the day was light with some Chinese water torture thrown in along with protests and only one race was possible.
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Australian Youth Match Racing Championship confirmed for Geelong 2026
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Australian Youth Match Racing Championships
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Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta kicks off Friday
Thirty-six all-female crews are arriving in Melbourne ready to challenge for the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), to be held on Port Phillip over the King’s Birthday weekend from 5-8 June, 2026 and hosted by Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron.
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Start Planning for Discover Sailing Month 2026
Australian Sailing is excited to announce the return of Discover Sailing Month this November, with clubs and Discover Sailing Centres across the country encouraged to start planning their Discover Sailing Day and participation activities now.
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The Kraken wins the 2026 Melbourne to Apollo Bay Yacht Race and new ocean sailors are hooked!
Victoria turned on the weather and the sailors turned on the competition for what was a thrilling 2026 Melbourne to Apollo Bay Yacht Race.
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Victorian Youth Sailors Shine at 2025 Victorian Sport Awards
Australian Sailing wants to congratulate Henri and Miles Levenspiel on being named Young Team of the Year at the 2025 Victorian Sport Awards
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KISS 2026 launched - Watch What Happens!
The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria launched the fourth edition of the KISS (Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy) 2026 program at Royal Brighton Yacht Club on 15 April with a “Meet Your KISS Team” interactive event.
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