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Come join us for the 34th Australian Women’s Keelboat

The first all-women’s keelboat regatta ever held in Australia is on again over the King’s Birthday weekend from 5-8 June, when Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) will host the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) on Port Phillip, so enter online now where you will also find the Notice of Race.

VIC

Thu 26 Feb 2026

Are you registered for Zhik Youth Sail 2026?

Zhik Youth Sail 2026 is set to deliver another outstanding season of coaching, racing and inspiration for Australia’s junior and youth sailors.

National SA QLD VIC NSW TAS WA NT

Thu 26 Feb 2026

Australian Sailing releases Participation Plan for Sailing in Australia

Australian Sailing has today launched the Participation Plan for Sailing in Australia, a whole-of-sport roadmap designed to grow participation in sailing

National SA NT NSW ACT QLD WA VIC TAS

Mon 23 Feb 2026

Victorian Women Keelboat Sailors “Balance the Scales” for IWD 2026

Victorian women keelboat sailors are getting onboard building momentum for the annual International Women’s Day’s celebration on 8 March.

VIC

Tue 17 Feb 2026

Next Gen Challenge Reminder

Would you like the chance to win a behind-the-scenes Technical Tour in the week leading up to the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix?

NSW VIC QLD SA WA NT TAS

Sun 15 Feb 2026

Registrations Open for 2026 Sailing Summits

Registrations are now open for this year's Sailing Summits.

National NSW ACT NT QLD VIC SA TAS WA

Tue 03 Feb 2026

Victorian Government Support Helps Ballarat Yacht Club Get Active Again!

Ballarat Yacht Club is getting more kids on the water after successfully delivering a fully booked Tackers program, made possible through Victorian Government support and a renewed focus on participation.

VIC VICSRCSGRANT

Thu 29 Jan 2026

Salty Dingo RS Aero Australian Championships 2026

The Salty Dingo RS Aero Australian Championships 2026 delivered everything the RS Aero Class has come to expect from a premier Southern Hemisphere national championships: big fleets, world-class sailors, emerging youth talent, strong female representation, and classic Port Phillip Bay conditions.

VIC National

Wed 28 Jan 2026

PPWCS 2025-26 progresses to Race Day 2 Val Hodge Trophy

Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series (PPWCS) 2025- 26 returns for Race Day 2 on Sunday 1 February with Royal Yacht Club of Victoria (RYCV) hosting their signature female focussed annual Val Hodge Trophy race. Come and jin us for a great day on the water.

VIC

Wed 28 Jan 2026

Festival of Sails 2026 Concludes

Festival of Sails 2026 has drawn to a close following the Victory Bash Presentation Party at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, where champions were celebrated, trophies awarded, and the sailing community came together to mark the end of an outstanding edition.

National VIC

Tue 27 Jan 2026

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.

VIC VICSRCSGRANT

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