News - Australian Sailing

The Festival of Sails is underway for 2026

The Festival of Sails is underway with spectacular scale and tradition, drawing more than 260 boats to Victoria’s waters for one of Australia’s premier sailing events.

National VIC

Sat 24 Jan 2026

Portland Yacht Club Builds for the Future with New Instructors and Discover Sailing Status

Portland Yacht Club has reached an important milestone, having delivered an Australian Sailing Instructor Course and becoming an accredited Discover Sailing Centre. With more qualified instructors now in place, the club is well positioned to grow participation and expand sailing opportunities.

VIC VICSRCSGRANT

Tue 20 Jan 2026

First Tracks win TLC Healthcare Etchells Australasian Summer Championship

Peter “Billy” Merrington, Ian McKillop and Tom Fountain have won the TLC Healthcare Etchells Australasian Summer Championship, the first part of the Festival of Sails 2026.

VIC

Mon 12 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

STS Young Endeavour Returns to Fire the Festival of Sails Start as Entries Close This Sunday

Australia’s greatest sailing celebration is set for a spectacular beginning, with the iconic STS Young Endeavour confirmed as the official start boat for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race presented by Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, firing the ceremonial cannon to launch the 2026 Festival of Sails.

VIC National

Fri 09 Jan 2026

Victorian Government Grant Powers Growth at Apollo Bay Sailing Club

Thanks to funding from the Victorian Government’s Strengthening Regional Community Sport Grant, Apollo Bay Sailing Club has become a Discover Sailing Center, significantly expanding participation and strengthening the club’s future. The initiative is already delivering new programs, instructor training, and increased opportunities for local families and visitors to get involved in sailing.

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Wed 07 Jan 2026

Arthur Caldwell 40th Impulse Australian Championships at Altona Yacht Club

A fleet of 47 boats took part in the regatta which was contested a variety of light and heavy winds and seas. The regatta was generously sponsored by Riley Fittings, MD Spars and VicSurvey.

VIC

Mon 05 Jan 2026

Sailing stampede in 2025 Cock of the Bay Yacht Race

As the Aussies and the Brits endured the highs and lows of test match cricket on the hallowed pitch of the MCG, a veritable stampede of determined yachties fought for space under formidable skies on the start line of the 2025 Cock of the Bay Yacht Race.

VIC

Mon 05 Jan 2026

All-Abilities Day at Albert Park Lake

Friday 12 December 2025 marked a wonderful day at Albert Park Lake, where we proudly delivered our All-Abilities Day in partnership with Rowing Victoria and Paddle Victoria, in support of the International Day of People with Disability on 3 December.

VIC

Thu 18 Dec 2025

“Here, There and Everywhere” for Day 1 PPWC Series 2025-2026

Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series kicked off its first race day for the season on Sunday 30 November, leading off with Hobson’s Bay Yacht Club’s signature female-focussed event, the Shirley Freeman Trophy. And what a day was had on the water! Read all about it here.....

VIC

Thu 18 Dec 2025

Discover Sailing in Focus - Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club

Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club (SSCBC) has evolved from its traditional Couta Boat roots into one of Victoria’s most vibrant and community-focused Discover Sailing Centres.

National VIC

Thu 18 Dec 2025

Entries Open for the Sayers & Co Schnapper Point Regatta 2026

Mornington Yacht Club (MYC) will host one of Port Phillip’s biggest junior and youth sailing weekends when the Sayers & Co Schnapper Point Regatta returns on 14-15 February 2026.

VIC

Fri 12 Dec 2025

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.

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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!

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Wed 03 Dec 2025

Two Australian Teams set to compete at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships

Australia’s Para sailing community has wrapped up its national championship racing, with results confirmed across four adaptive classes and two Australian teams now set to represent the nation at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Oman

National VIC

Wed 03 Dec 2025

Sail Melbourne Delivers Classic Port Phillip Challenge for Australia’s Best

Sail Melbourne once again demonstrated why Port Phillip is known for world-class racing, serving up a full mix of conditions across four demanding days.

National VIC

Mon 01 Dec 2025

Sail Melbourne 2025 - World-Class Racing Closes Out Classic Regatta

Sail Melbourne 2025 wrapped up in spectacular style today, with wild weather in the form of two solid squalls hitting Port Phillip right as the final races were being set to start

National VIC

Sun 30 Nov 2025

Sail Melbourne 2025 — Penultimate Day Delivers High-Intensity Racing

The penultimate day of Sail Melbourne 2025 delivered some of the most challenging and competitive racing of the regatta

National VIC

Sat 29 Nov 2025