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They came, they saw, they sailed - Discover Sailing Day 2019

Discover Sailing Day 2019 took place over the weekend at many Sailing clubs across the country, giving their local communities a taste of what Sailing has to offer.

National

Wed 30 Oct 2019

Australian Sailing welcomes new President and Board members

Australian Sailing has welcomed a new President, Vice President and Board members after their election at the 2019 Annual General Meeting held at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.

National

Thu 24 Oct 2019

Discover Sailing Days are being rolled out at Sailing Clubs around Australia

They are a fantastic way to have a great day out with your partner, friends, work colleagues or family. Clubs look forward to showing you just how fun, safe, accessible, and affordable sailing is. Â

National

Thu 24 Oct 2019

Dynamic duos dominate 2019 Australian Sailing Awards

Two 470 pairings have dominated the top honours at this yearâ€™s Australian Sailing Awards, held at a gala dinner at Sydneyâ€™s Sofitel Hotel tonight.

National

Fri 18 Oct 2019

Pioneers and groundbreakers amongst 2019 Australian Sailing Hall of Fame inductees

Some of the most recognisable names in Australian sailing are amongst the third group of inductees to the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame.

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Fri 18 Oct 2019

Australian Sailing launches SailPASS

If you thought sailing was expensive and inaccessibleâ€¦ think again!

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Fri 18 Oct 2019

Australian Sailing reforms recognised by Sport Australia

Australian Sailing has received glowing praise from the Sport Australia for its governance reforms, collectively known as One Sailing.

National

Thu 17 Oct 2019

Fierce Competition in Australian Women's Match Racing Championships

India Howard and her Cruising Yacht Club of Australia crew became the new Australian Womenâ€™s Match-racing champions in fierce competition on the Mooloolah River at the weekend.

National QLD

Wed 16 Oct 2019

Australian Sailing welcomes Suzanne Davies to the board

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Davies as an interim appointment to the board.

National

Thu 10 Oct 2019

F50, Ichi Ban and Sun Fast 3300 nominated for 2019 Goslings Boat of the Year Award

Three diverse boats, all with unique characteristics that highlight the diversity of equipment and design in sailing, have been nominated for World Sailingâ€™s 2019 Goslings Boat of the Year Award.

National

Thu 10 Oct 2019

Tasmanians launch historic 75th Rolex Sydney Hobart

Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman, past winners of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and key supporters from across the country have officially launched the 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania (RYCT) in Hobart â€“ 80 days from the start of the historic 75th race from Sydney Harbour to Constitution Dock.

National Tasmania

Mon 07 Oct 2019

Second Womenâ€™s Laser Regatta an unmitigated success

Held over two days on the weekend of 28-29 September, the Womenâ€™s Laser Regatta, hosted by Double Bay Sailing Club, was an unmitigated success, attended and coached by some of Australiaâ€™s highest profile sailors, mixed in with keen young sailors on their way up.

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Wed 02 Oct 2019

Finalists Announced for 2019 Australian Sailing Awards

The 2018-19 season was another wildly successful one for Australian sailors both home and abroad. World champions across multiple classes and record club memberships drove a record number of nominations for the 2019 Australian Sailing Awards, with the best today announced as finalists for the sportâ€™s peak awards.

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Wed 02 Oct 2019

2019 Queensland Yachting Championships

The 2019 Queensland Yachting Championships, incorporating the Queensland IRC Championships, were held at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron on the 28th and 29th of September in winds ranging from Light Oscillating through to a powerful 20 to 25 knot Northerly; under the supervision of Principal Race Officer John Obrien.

National QLD

Wed 02 Oct 2019

Notice of Race for 2019 Sail Sydney now available

The Notice of Race for Sail Sydney 2019 has been released, with Woollahra Sailing Club set once again to be a hive of activity from December 12th â€“ 15th where scores of competitors will battle it out on the waters of Sydney Harbour.

National NSW

Wed 18 Sep 2019

Nominations flow in for the 2019 Australian Sailing Awards

Sailing clubs and communities across Australia have been submitting nominations in droves for the 2019 Australian Sailing Awards ahead of the nomination deadline of 5pm AEDT this Wednesday 11 September.

National

Mon 09 Sep 2019

Lane Cove rebuilds club, and spirit, stronger than ever before

Just about one year ago, the Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club experienced the most devastating event in its history, when a fire tore down its major boat storage shed and decimated a number of prized boats.

National

Mon 09 Sep 2019

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: The Finale

Racing was delayed on the final day of Townsville Yacht Clubâ€™s (TYC) SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), as Principal Race Officer Denis Thompson and his crew waited for a 5 knot breeze to filter through, and Division 1 was finally away at 1305 hours.

National

Thu 05 Sep 2019