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Save the Date for a Summer of Sailing

The iconic Sail Melbourne and Sail Sydney regattas are once again set to take place this summer, with competition heating up in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Wed 26 Apr 2023

Iain Murray AM to be inducted into America’s Cup Hall of Fame

Australian sailing legend Iain Murray AM will this October be inducted into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame

National

Fri 21 Apr 2023

Team Australia secures entry for combined Women’s and Youth America’s Cup Challenge

Australia has been confirmed by the organisers of the 37th America’s Cup as one of the 12 national Youth and Women’s America’s Cup teams in Barcelona 2024

National

Thu 20 Apr 2023

Applications open for Whitworths Tackers Boat Program  & the new Green Fleet Boat Loan Program

Australian Sailing is excited to announce applications for the Whitworths Tackers Boat Program and the new EziOpti Green Fleet Boat Loan Program are now open.

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Tue 18 Apr 2023

Nationals wrap up in Wynyard

The 2023 Australian Hansa Class Championships returned to Tasmania for the first time since 2015 – this time being hosted by Wynyard Yacht Club. The Club was hosting the event in their recently completed state of the art facilities and, whilst the main facilities had been completed, there were some final touches of grass being laid and concreting being completed days before competitors arrived.

National TAS News

Fri 14 Apr 2023

Resources launched as part of World Autism Day and Autism Awareness Month

In recognition of World Autism Day and Autism Awareness month this April, Australian Sailing has teamed up with AMAZE - the peak body for Autism in Victoria - to produce resources for instructors and clubs to help ensure children with Autism have a quality experience when trying sailing for the first time.

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Thu 06 Apr 2023

Royal Geelong Yacht Club to host 2024 Fireball World Championships

The Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC), in cooperation with the International Fireball Association (FI), is pleased to announce Geelong as the host venue for the Fireball World Championship to be held in February of 2024.

National VIC News

Wed 05 Apr 2023

David Edwards to depart Australian Sailing

Australian Sailing thanks our Chief Operating Officer David Edwards, who has announced his departure from the organisation.

National

Tue 04 Apr 2023

Latisha Davenport: A Sailing Inspiration

Passionate sailor Latisha Davenport has been sailing consistently since sixth grade, smashing goals and expectations as she races competitively despite having been blind since birth.

National VIC News

Thu 23 Mar 2023

All-Female Team Changing the Game in the McConaghy 38 Competition

An inspiring group of women from all walks of life have teamed up to compete in the 2023 McConaghy 38 (MC38) competition, making waves as the first all-women’s team to challenge in the class.

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Thu 16 Mar 2023

Getting set to shine at the inaugural Australian Sailing Futures camp

Australia’s future sailing stars congregated at the Gold Coast Performance Centre for the inaugural Australian Sailing Futures camp that was held 1 – 3rd March 2023.

National

Thu 16 Mar 2023

International Women's Day 2023 – putting amazing women in the spotlight

To celebrate International Women's Day 2023, Australian Sailing is proud to shine the spotlight on amazing women from across the country who are doing exceptional work in their sailing community.

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Tue 07 Mar 2023

Themed Months Spotlight Australian Sailing’s Community Focus

Throughout 2023 Australian Sailing is going to be spotlighting specific themes that the sailing community have told us are important to them.

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Wed 01 Mar 2023

Australian Sailing - Supported Organisations 2023

Australian Sailing has long been committed to supporting relevant organisations who share a similar commitment to our stated values and align with key strategic initiatives set out in the delivery of Australian Sailing’s 10-year Strategic Plan.

National

Tue 28 Feb 2023

Trailblazing Australian sailors step up for first ever Women’s Competition for the America’s Cup

Australia is bidding to return to the cauldron of the world’s oldest sporting trophy competition, The America’s Cup, with an Australian Women’s Challenge announced today to compete at the Barcelona 37th America’s Cup in its newest iteration – a women’s regatta in 2024.

National

Mon 27 Feb 2023