News - Australian Sailing

Alive Charges North as the Fleet Span Out Across 2,500nm

Alive is on the move silently closing in on the fleet and picking off competitors one by one. The race now stretches over 2,500 nautical miles, with boats scattered from Queensland through to Micronesia.

VIC Events

Mon 07 Apr 2025

ILCA Under 21 World Championships heading to Sandringham in 2027

The International Laser Class Association has awarded the 2027 ILCA Under-21 World Championships to ILCA Vic in Melbourne, Australia.

National VIC Events

Fri 04 Apr 2025

Gambles Made During Melbourne Osaka Cup

The Solomon Islands serve as a gatekeeper for the fleet, posing challenges for the most seasoned sailors. Co-skippers Peter Dowdney and Grant Chipperfield made an educated gamble...

VIC Events

Thu 03 Apr 2025

International Women’s Day Webinar Showcases Trailblazing Women in Sailing

Over 65 participants tuned in last week for an inspiring International Women’s Day webinar, hosted by sailing commentator and SheSails ambassador Nic Douglass, to celebrate the achievements of women in sailing and explore ways to accelerate action in the sport, the theme of International Women’s Day this year. The event featured a powerhouse lineup of speakers who shared their personal journeys, challenges, and visions for the future of women in sailing.

National SheSails ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 03 Apr 2025

Roaring Forty Returns to the Melbourne Osaka Race

"Quitting Lasts Forever." True to that spirit, Roaring Forty has re-entered the race at just after 12 on April 2nd after successfully repairing their boom.

VIC Events

Wed 02 Apr 2025

Australian Masters Games Registrations Now Open

The 20th Edition of the Australian Masters Games will be held in Canberra from 18-25 October 2025. Don't miss out, register now!

Events NSW ACT VIC QLD SA WA NT

Wed 02 Apr 2025

Success for North East Windsport Club at the Australian National Blokart Championships

The North East Windsport Club (NEWC) brought home a swag of medals from the Australian National Blokart Championships held last weekend at Waratah Bay.

VIC Events

Wed 02 Apr 2025

Alive Launches Full Speed to Osaka

Alive crossed the start line at Portsea in pursuit of the fleet and marking the last start of the 5,500-nautical-mile 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup yacht race.

VIC Events

Tue 01 Apr 2025

Sport-Related Concussion Short Course

Connectivity Traumatic Brain Injury Australia has designed a free 15-minute interactive online course educating instructors, coaches, umpires, staff, volunteers, parents and other interested people to recognise and manage a sport-related concussion injury. The course is self-paced, so you can enrol today and complete it at any time.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

ASC Coaching Webinars 2025 - The modern approach to coaching

The modern approach to coaching is all about putting people at the core, focusing on the participants and their individual needs, aspirations and motivations to create environments that are positive, engaging and enjoyable. During 6 webinars hosted by the Australian Sports Commission, a range of guests will share their experiences and knowledge of what the modern approach to coaching means to them and how they apply the approach in a variety of contexts.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

New Keelboat Instructor Resources - Start Skippering activity cards

Australian Sailing has produced NEW Keelboat - Start Skippering activity cards. The resources are for Instructors to assist in the running of Start Skippering courses, where participants will advance their sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable them to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

WWCC & First Aid Updates for Instructors and Coaches

Australian Sailing has recently reviewed and updated the process for handling Working with Children Checks (WWCC) and First Aid (FA) certification. These updates clarify existing requirements, ensuring compliance with state/territory regulations and best practice risk management.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

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

Dead heats in high winds – 2025 Victorian Sabre Championships

As many as 87 boats entered with 80 facing the starting line at the 50th Victorian Sabre Championships held over the weekend of 15th and 16th February 2025 at Mt Martha Yacht Club on the southern end of Port Phillip Bay. Due to the 25 to 35 knot winds and big seas on Saturday, racing was postponed until Sunday. Saturday was then used to run a forum by an expert panel of top Sabre sailors sharing their expertise, with a focus on the mid and end fleet sailors.

Events VIC

Thu 13 Mar 2025

Unprecedented wins race to King Island

While the eastern seaboard has faced the hostility of Cyclone Alfred over the last week, the Melbourne to King Island fleet had a superb sail in near perfect conditions in the 54th anniversary of the race.

Events VIC

Thu 13 Mar 2025

A Game of Snakes and Ladders at Sea for Melbourne Osaka Cup Entrants

The race to Osaka is unfolding like a high-stakes game of snakes and ladders, with shifting winds and ocean currents playing a crucial role in the sailors' fortunes

VIC Events

Wed 12 Mar 2025

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