News

Olympian Wins Match Race Nationals in Fremantle

Two-time Olympian Nia Jerwood entered the Women’s National Match Racing Championship with very little match racing experience but clinched the final with a convincing three-one scoreline.

Events National

Wed 17 Sep 2025

New Race Officer - Scorer & Handicapper Course Now Available

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new course, Race Officer – Scorer & Handicapper, designed to teach the fundamental skills needed to score, handicap and manage ratings for sailing races.

National Officials

Wed 17 Sep 2025

Nominations open for election of directors

Australian Sailing’s Annual General Meeting will be held in late October, and nominations for election of directors have opened

National

Mon 08 Sep 2025

Sail Sydney set to return in 2026

Australian Sailing is committed to ensuring that the event returns with planning already underway for Sail Sydney in 2026.

National

Tue 02 Sep 2025

Wing Foiling Growth and Development in Australia

Australian Sailing is investing in the growth and development of this emerging discipline, creating opportunities for learning, participation and competition across the country.

National

Tue 02 Sep 2025

2025/26 Coaching Opportunities

Australian Sailing is offering accredited coaches a variety of ways to get involved with youth sailing over the next 12 months. See the opportunities here.

National

Thu 28 Aug 2025

2026 Youth Sailing World Championships Selection Guidelines Announced

The 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships Sailor Selection Guidelines and Expression of Interests forms are now open.

National

Thu 28 Aug 2025

Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Be Part of the 2026 Australian Sailing National Youth Squad

The Australian Sailing (AS) National Youth Squad is a national domestic program dedicated to developing the next generation of sailing talent.

National

Thu 28 Aug 2025

Discover Sailing Centre in Focus - Sandy Bay Sailing Club

Sandy Bay Sailing Club (SBSC) has been part of the Tasmanian sailing community since 1948. Find out more about the August Discover Sailing Centre of the month.

National TAS

Tue 26 Aug 2025

Registrations Now Open for the 2025 SheSails International Conference

Registrations are now open for the 2025 SheSails International Conference as part of World Sailing’s Steering the Course festival for women in sailing, set to celebrate and elevate women in sailing with a powerful lineup of international and Australian speakers.

National

Tue 26 Aug 2025

Register for the 2025 Zhik Youth Sail Events

Registrations for the 2025 Zhik Youth Sail events are now open! Have your registered yet?

National NSW ACT SA WA QLD TAS

Thu 14 Aug 2025

Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors

Australian Sailing’s Annual General Meeting will be held in late October, and MYAs or affiliated clubs may consider nominating candidates for election.

National

Thu 14 Aug 2025

Young Aussies enjoy experience at 2025 29er European Championships in Italy

Nine Australian teams competed in the 2025 29er European Championships with over 250 teams from 29 nations.

National NSW QLD WA Events

Mon 11 Aug 2025

Rory Meehan wins 2025 iQFOiL Junior World Championship

Australia’s Rory Meehan (AUS 3) wins the U19 World Championship title after a hard-fought Grand Final series.

National Events

Mon 11 Aug 2025

North Action Group extend Foiling Partnership with Australian Sailing

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the renewal of its successful partnership with North Action Group Australia, who will continue as the Official Supplier of Australian Sailing’s Club foiling and Learn to Wing programs.

National

Wed 06 Aug 2025

Stronger Together: 2025 Class Association Survey Highlights

Australian Sailing is pleased to share the findings of our 2025 Class Association Survey.

National

Wed 06 Aug 2025

More Opportunities for Women and Girls in Sailing Thanks to Major Federal Funding Boost

Women and girls across Australia will soon have more opportunities to get involved in sailing thanks to a $927,000 investment awarded to Australian Sailing through the Australian Government’s Play Our Way program.

National

Tue 05 Aug 2025

Sailing to debut at Malta 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games

Australian Sailing is thrilled to confirm that sailing will feature for the first time at the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games, to be held across the islands of Malta and Gozo.

National

Fri 01 Aug 2025