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Australia celebrates Australia II’s 40th Anniversary of Success

September 26th 2023 marks the 40 year anniversary of the Australia II crew winning the prestigious America’s Cup. In an event that truly stopped the nation, and indeed many others, the iconic America’s Cup win shaped the very fabric of the Australian sporting landscape by instilling the support of the “under dog” and the never give up Aussie attitude in popular culture.

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Tue 05 Sep 2023

Australians are being urged to put the “great” back in to the great outdoors

As it's Sustainability Month here at Australian Sailing, we would like to highlight one of our Supported Organisations, Clean Up Australia, and their new campaign for September the 'Great Spring Clean'.

National

Tue 05 Sep 2023

Club in Focus – Port Kembla Sailing Club

Situated on the northern shore of Lake Illawarra at Berkeley harbour, is Port Kembla Sailing Club. Lake Illawarra, ‘pleasant place by the sea’, from the Dharawal, is said to be one of the most picturesque spots on the coast.

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Mon 04 Sep 2023

Sustainability Month to Highlight Importance of Clean Practice in Sailing

Throughout 2023 Australian Sailing is spotlighting specific themes that our sailing community has noted are important to them. This September, Australian Sailing is proud to shine the spotlight on sustainability in our sport, and the innovative ways in which clubs, class associations and other affiliated organisations are reducing their environmental impact.

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Fri 01 Sep 2023

Australian Sailing Partners with Zhik on Youth Sail Series

Australian Sailing is excited to be able to announce long term partner Zhik has agreed to come on board with support for the 2023 and 2024 Youth Sail Series

National

Fri 01 Sep 2023

Discover Sailing Month 2023 - Resources Now Available!

Australian Sailing would like to update clubs about the Discover Sailing marketing resources available including what has been prepared for Discover Sailing Month 2023, ready to utilise for November.

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Fri 25 Aug 2023

Introducing our second keynote speaker for the SheSails Leadership Conference 2023

Next in the lineup of Keynote Speakers for this year’s SheSails Leadership Conference is Olympic Silver Medallist and co-skipper of the Team Australia Challenge for the inaugural Women's America's Cup in 2024, Olivia Price.

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Wed 23 Aug 2023

New Foiling curriculums now available!

Australian Sailing has released a set of resources for coaches to aid them in their delivery of Participation Programs for foiling classes.

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Tue 15 Aug 2023

Introducing our first Keynote Speakers for the SheSails Leadership Conference 2023

Australian Sailing is thrilled to be partnering with Yachting New Zealand again and we are delighted to announce that guest speakers Kelly Hartzell and Tanya Peart (leading engineers from Emirates Team New Zealand - America's Cup) are confirmed in the lineup.

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Wed 09 Aug 2023

Tickets on sale for State Sailing Awards

Australian Sailing is pleased to share that tickets are on sale for the State Sailing Awards Presentation Nights

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Wed 02 Aug 2023

Club in Focus – Port Dalrymple Yacht Club

Founded in 1952 in Northern Tasmania, located on the banks of ‘Kanamaluka’, the beautiful Tamar River, is the Port Dalrymple Yacht Club (PDYC).

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Tue 01 Aug 2023

Australian Open Match Racing Championship - Registrations Open

Block out your calendars now for what will be an amazing two days of racing on the Derwent to decide the best of the best in Australian Match Racing.

National

Tue 01 Aug 2023

Whitworths Tackers Boat Program putting kids in boats

The Whitworths Tackers Program has once again proved a major success in 2023, with the generosity of Whitworths securing the sponsored purchase of 30 Ozi Opti Tackers boats and 150 sails at Tackers Centres around Australia.

National Participation and Growth

Mon 31 Jul 2023

Australian Sailing supports additional Athlete Funding Package

Australian Sailing has today announced its support for the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Preparation Fund delivered by the Federal Government.

National

Wed 26 Jul 2023

How to Start Your Sailing Journey Today - SailPass

Are you interested in getting involved in your local sailing club but don’t know where to start?

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Fri 21 Jul 2023

Australian Sailing provide Tackers Boats to the Solomon Islands

Sailing is set to grow in the Solomon Islands with the recently delivered 10 new Tackers Boats.

National

Tue 18 Jul 2023

Register Now for the 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference

Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated 2023 SheSails Leadership Conference, which is set to feature an incredible lineup of keynote speakers from the Australian Sailing Team (AST), America’s Cup 2024 Team Australia Challenge (TAC) and Emirates Team New Zealand – America’s Cup (ETNZ).

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Mon 17 Jul 2023

Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia Investing in the Next Generation

Two years ago, the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia (CYCSA) purchased six Elliot 7’s with a strategic focus on establishing and developing a Youth Sailing Foundation and Squad.

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Fri 14 Jul 2023