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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

Final day decider at Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

The final day at the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) promised and gave it all – light wind – rain – cold – after Race Officer, Lou Hutton, delved into Melbourne’s weather cauldron and shared her findings with competitors at Royal Melbourne Yacht  (RMYS) this morning, and afterwards the day delivered the overall winners and other special trophy recipients.
Events VIC
Tue 10 Jun 2025

World Class Sailing Centre Opens at Geelong Waterfront

Geelong establishes itself as Victoria’s premier sailing destination and training ground for the next generation of sailors with the official opening of the Victorian Sailing Centre thanks to the Allan Labor Government.
VIC
Mon 19 May 2025

The first mother-daughter team make history as equals

Spending 35 days at sea with your daughter might not appeal to everyone, but for Annette Hesselmans and Sophie Snijders — the first mother-daughter team in the race and both accomplished sailors- the experience aboard Fika, their Najad 490, was one so natural and easy as they sailed from Melbourne to Osaka.
VIC Events
Tue 13 May 2025

Life-Changing Ocean Racing Experience

A resounding yes, they’d do it again for such an amazing life-changing experience, is how Cyrus Allen, skipper of the Beneteau 50, White Spirit, summed up the 2025 Melbourne to Osaka race, which he completed with co-skipper Lillian Stewart.
VIC Events
Fri 02 May 2025

Joker X2’s Long Game

After thirty-six days and 5,500 nautical miles, the double-handed crew of Joker X2 crossed the Osaka finish line with a quiet sense of achievement.
VIC Events
Thu 01 May 2025

WOW at Gippsland Lakes as Actions Accelerate

“Women on Water” at Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club (GLYC) has wasted no time in getting on board with the UN International Women’s Day 2025 theme to #accelerateaction for gender equality in the sport.
VIC Events
Tue 29 Apr 2025

A close finish for family crews

After more than 5,500 nautical miles and 37 days at sea, Magellan has crossed the finish line in Osaka, and not without some dramas, friendly family rivalry, and a few missing ducks.
VIC Events
Mon 28 Apr 2025

A Thrilling Finish for Quest

After more than 5,500 nautical miles of ocean racing, just 44 seconds separated Quest and Lord Jiminy in one of the closest finishes of the Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race so far.
VIC Events
Mon 28 Apr 2025