News

OutThere Sailing in full swing this summer season

OutThere Sailing is back in full swing this summer season with clubs across the country taking bookings for teens that are keen to hit the water during the school holidays.

National

Tue 12 Jan 2021

Sarah Kenny to Chair Sport Integrity Advisory Council

Former Australian Sailing Vice President Sarah Kenny has just been announced as Chair of the highly experienced nine-member Sport Integrity Australia Advisory Council.

National

Fri 08 Jan 2021

2020 Inductees to the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame announced

The Australian Sailing Hall of Fame acknowledges exceptional performance and contribution at the highest level by an individual or a team, both past and present, and covers all disciplines of sailing, including those in supporting roles such as coaches and designers.

National Hall of Fame

Fri 01 Jan 2021

Sail Melbourne 2021 Regatta Cancelled

Australian Sailing in conjunction with the Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC) regretfully announces that the 2021 Sail Melbourne Nex Gen and Sail Melbourne International regatta has been cancelled.

National

Fri 01 Jan 2021

ROLEX Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Cancellation Statement

Australian Sailing shares the sadness of the sailing community at the announcement of the cancellation of the 76th Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

National

Sun 20 Dec 2020

Group formed to consult with keelboat owners

The Owners’ Working Group has been formed to provide Australian Sailing a consultative group through which it can engage with owners of keelboats around Australia.

National

Thu 17 Dec 2020

Welcome to our Playground - Channel 7 Sunrise

Last Thursday 3 December Sailing featured on Australia’s number one breakfast show Sunrise.

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Mon 07 Dec 2020

Offshore Doubles Celebrates Rapid Growth in its First Month: 1600 Members from 66 Countries

Offshore Doubles is pleased to announce at the end of its first month of operation we have 1600 members from 66 countries with all six continents well-represented.

National

Thu 26 Nov 2020

Getting back OutThere this summer

Last weekend AFL Legend Brendan 'Fev' Fevola hit the water at Sandringham Yacht Club with his daughter as a part of Australian Sailing's OutThere Sailing 'Bring a Friend' campaign. The radio host from popular Fox FM breakfast show Fifi, Fev & Byron enjoyed a day out with his daughter Lulu sailing on a yacht, having fun on a powerboat and trying to master stand up paddle boarding.

National

Tue 24 Nov 2020

Sailing Program Sets a New Course for Veterans

South Australian veterans have been given the opportunity to take to the high seas thanks to an innovative program offered by the Invictus Pathways Program and the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia (CYCSA) aimed at developing sailing skills while building confidence and social connections.

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Wed 11 Nov 2020

David Kellett AM awarded Australian Sailing Life Membership

Prominent offshore sailor and sailing administrator David Kellett AM has been awarded Australian Sailing Life Membership. Â David is the twelfth person in the organisationâ€™s seventy years to be awarded this honour, and the first since 2016.

National

Wed 11 Nov 2020

Club in Focus: Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club (GLYC)

Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club is a volunteer run club in Victoria's far east with a strong focus on engaging with their local community.

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Wed 11 Nov 2020

Australian Sailing announces Board appointments

Australian Sailing President Daniel Belcher and Vice President Alistair Murray AM have both been reappointed to the Board of Australian Sailing as Elected Directors unopposed.

National

Tue 10 Nov 2020

Strong fleet to set sail in the 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The starting cannon will be fired again on Boxing Day for the Cruising Yacht Club of Australiaâ€™s (CYCA) 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

National

Wed 04 Nov 2020

Two Australians successful in World Sailing elections

Australia has firmed its place as one of the key contributors to the world of sailing overnight, with the election of Sarah Kenny as a Vice President of World Sailing and Daniel Belcher who will represent Oceania on the World Sailing Council.

National

Mon 02 Nov 2020

Australian Sailing welcomes AIS investment in High-Performance Sport

Australian Sailing has welcomed yesterdayâ€™s announcement from the Australian Institute of Sport which confirmed funding for the Australian Sailing high-performance program will roll forward at Financial year 2020/21 levels until 30 June 2022.

National

Thu 29 Oct 2020

Hall of Fame inductee 2020: Malcolm Page OAM

No Olympic sailor from Australia has achieved what Sydney's 470 crewman Malcolm Page has - gold medals at consecutive Games with two different skippers.

National Hall of Fame

Thu 29 Oct 2020

Hall of Fame inductee 2020: Frank Bethwaite DFC OAM

Frank Bethwaite was a global innovator and pioneer in sailing design and meteorology whose work, innovations and passion were legendary in the sport. His work and influence has touched generations of sailors across multiple classes.

National Hall of Fame

Thu 29 Oct 2020