News - Australian Sailing

Rudder Cup fleet set to fight it out on tactics with light conditions forecast

Some say a week is a long time in politics but spare a thought for the boats preparing for the 2025 Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race with Australia’s wild spring weather flicking around faster than a rubber band in a classroom, testing even the most seasoned navigators as they plan for this weekend’s race.

VIC Events TAS

Wed 29 Oct 2025

Tassie yachts take on the Vics in the 2025 Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race

Tasmanian entrants AdvantEdge and Just Farr Love will be flying the flag for their home state in this year’s Melbourne to Devonport ‘Rudder Cup’ Yacht Race.

Events VIC TAS

Fri 24 Oct 2025

It’s all in the timing as Clockwork readies for first Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race

It would be hard to find two more enthusiastic and committed offshore sailors than South Australians, Mary Ann Harvey and Andrew Lloyd, co-owners and “equal skippers” of the Sydney 38, Clockwork, from the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia.

VIC Events

Wed 15 Oct 2025

50th Anniversary HMAS Goorangai Memorial Trophy Race for QCYC

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club’s annual Goorangai Memorial passage race turns “50” this year with its female helm division the Eliza Ramsden Trophy running for its second year, leading off the Club’s 63rd sailing season on Saturday 1 November 2025. All keelboat owners are invited to join us for the 26nm race south from RBYC to QCYC to enjoy the paradise of QCYC on Swan Island over the Melbourne Cup weekend.

VIC Events

Wed 08 Oct 2025

A KISS of Confidence for a Family at Sea

How one ORCV training course turned nerves apprehension into know-how and helped Kim Lawler steer her family through their first big adventure.

VIC

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

International Cadet World Championship, Lake Lipno, Czech Republic

Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) sailors have delivered outstanding performances at the International Cadet World Championship 2025.

VIC Events

Wed 03 Sep 2025

Finalists Announced for the 2025 Victorian Sailing Awards

We are proud to officially announce the 2025 Victorian Sailing Awards Finalists! Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2025 Victorian Sailing Awards.

VIC VIC Club News

Wed 03 Sep 2025

Festival of Sails 2026 Expands to Five Days of Racing with Australian Multihull Championships

Australia’s largest celebration of sailing just got even bigger, with the Festival of Sails expanding to five action-packed days of racing.

Events VIC

Tue 05 Aug 2025

Etchells prepare for 2029 World Championship in Geelong with Etchells Australasian Summer Championship

The next Etchells World Championship in Australia will be held at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club in January 2029.

VIC Events

Fri 01 Aug 2025

Rod Austin Confirmed as the New Victorian General Manager

With over 25 years of experience in the yacht club and sailing industry, Rod Austin brings a proven track record in stakeholder engagement, event management, club administration, staff leadership, and financial oversight.

VIC VIC Club News

Fri 01 Aug 2025

2025 Australian Para Sailing Championships

World Sailing are holding an inaugural Inclusion Championships in Oman on 3-8 December.

Events National VIC WA

Mon 28 Jul 2025

Offshore at 16: Will Farnell, the ORCV's Youth Sailor of the Year 2025

The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) is proud to announce Will Farnell as the recipient of the 2025 Youth Sailor of the Year award.

VIC VIC Club News

Tue 15 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

Pin End Strategy Leads Ginan to Victory in DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 1

The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 1 delivered spectacular racing this weekend.

VIC Events

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

Bringing Saltwater Veteran Sailing to Melbourne

The Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project isn’t tied to one club — we proudly sail from many. As an ACNC-registered Health Promotion Charity and Mobile Discover Sailing Centre, we bring veterans, families, and sailing together across Australia. Through valued partnerships with welcoming clubs, our volunteers and veterans contribute skills, teamwork, and community spirit — while clubs benefit from new members, fresh energy, and social impact opportunities.

VIC Vic Club News

Tue 17 Jun 2025