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Finalists set for the Zhik Australian eSailing National Challenge

Following a big weekend of virtual regattas the line-up for the National Challenge has now been set with the top e-sailors ready to battle it out at the Nationals this Thursday

National Victoria Tasmania

Tue 26 May 2020

OutThere Sailing celebrates its amazing volunteers

To commemorate National Volunteer Week 2020 we would like to showcase one of our amazing OutThere Sailing volunteers.

National

Fri 22 May 2020

World Sailing cancels the 2020 Offshore World Championship due to COVID-19

World Sailing has cancelled the 2020 Offshore World Championship, due to be held alongside Octoberâ€™s Rolex Middle Sea Race in Valletta, Malta, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

National

Thu 21 May 2020

Australian Sailing Awards to go virtual in 2020

The Australian Sailing Awards are set to go virtual in 2020, with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing a shake-up of how the Awards will be delivered this year.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Thu 21 May 2020

Rule 46 change update

With sailing clubs around Australia focused on attempting to restart operations as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, Australian Sailing has made the decision to delay the implementation of the change to Rule 46 until 1 January 2022.

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Thu 21 May 2020

Zhik Australian e-Sailing State Championship draws released

Virtual sailing Club Champions from around the country have secured their places in this weekendâ€™s Zhik Australian e-Sailing State Championship regattas.

National

Wed 20 May 2020

Australian Sailing wishes to thank all our amazing volunteers

To mark National Volunteers Week 2020 Australian Sailing would like to say thank you to all the volunteers around the country that give up their time to help at their local club. Â

National

Mon 18 May 2020

What do easing COVID-19 restrictions mean in my state or territory?

Australian Sailing has been working with state government agencies to clarify what the restrictions at various levels mean for sailing in each jurisdiction, what activities are permitted and how this impacts clubs.

National COVID-19

Fri 15 May 2020

Club Champions set to compete for Zhik Australian eSailing crown

Over 100 clubs and classes from across Australia have registered to compete in the Zhik Australian eSailing Challenge.

National

Thu 14 May 2020

CLUB IN FOCUS: Nedlands Yacht Club (NYC)

Situated on the foreshore of the Swan River at Nedlands, with wide grassy lawns and sandy beaches, Nedlands Yacht Club in WA is the perfect location for sailing.

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Mon 11 May 2020

Vale Graeme Ainley

Australian Sailing lost one of its most passionate contributors this week, with the unfortunate passing of past President Graeme Ainley.

National

Fri 08 May 2020

David Graham appointed World Sailing Chief Executive Officer

World Sailing has appointed David Graham, a 20-year veteran in the sailing industry, as its new Chief Executive Officer starting 13 July 2020.

National

Thu 07 May 2020

Framework for Rebooting SportÂ

The federal government released its roadmap for returning to sport on Friday 1st May through SportAus and the Australian Institute of Sport.

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Wed 06 May 2020

Clubs Take to the Virtual Waters for Zhik Australian Sailing eSailing National Challenge.

While sailing as we know it is on pause during COVID-19 restrictions, now is the time embrace eSailing on Virtual Regatta. Clubs across Australia have taken to the virtual waters in preparation for the upcoming Zhik Australian Sailing eSailing National Challenge.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Tue 05 May 2020

Trans-Tasman showdown set for Australiaâ€™s best eSailors

The next chapter in Australiaâ€™s storied trans-Tasman rivalry with New Zealand will be written this June, with our top eSailors set to take on our counterparts from the other side of the ditch.

National

Fri 01 May 2020

Zhik Australian eSailing National Challenge launched

Sailors all around the country will soon be competing to be recognised as our newest champion, with Australian Sailing today launching the Zhik Australian eSailing National Challenge.

National

Wed 22 Apr 2020

Vale Bill Bell

The sailing world has lost a great friend. Quietly spoken, but always considered, Bill Bell was a great friend to many sailors across the world and will be sorely missed. He made a significant contribution to the sport of sailing, both as a sailor, an International Judge and a club official, and he was hugely respected worldwide for his calm and authoritative approach.

National Victoria

Wed 15 Apr 2020

Southport Yacht Club Celebrates 75 Years at the 12th Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta in January 2021!

Australiaâ€™s east coast sailing scene will become even more exciting next summer with the celebration of Southport Yacht Clubs 75th Year and the staging of the 12th Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta.

National QLD

Tue 14 Apr 2020