News

WWCC & First Aid Updates for Instructors and Coaches

Australian Sailing has recently reviewed and updated the process for handling Working with Children Checks (WWCC) and First Aid (FA) certification. These updates clarify existing requirements, ensuring compliance with state/territory regulations and best practice risk management.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

New One-Day Instructor Endorsements

Australian Sailing have recently developed a more streamlined process for accredited instructors in Dinghy, Keelboat, Powerboat, and Windsurf programs to gain accreditation in an additional Australian Sailing program. This new One-Day Endorsement option allows you to broaden your qualifications without unnecessary barriers to doing so.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

New e-Learning Opportunities for Instructors & Coaches

Australian Sailing has recently enhanced training opportunities for instructors and coaches with the launch of the Australian Sailing Learning Centre (ASLC). This modern platform provides over 30 free online e-learning courses, designed to support your ongoing development.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

Internationals in the limelight at 2025 Hansa and Para Worlds

Shifty conditions prevailed but did not get the better of the international competitors who are making their presence felt on Day 2 of the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships

National Events NSW

Thu 27 Mar 2025

Down to the Wire Manly16s Club Championship

Cancel any appointments you have for April 5 and make sure you’re at the Manly Skiff Club – or watching Sail Media’s livestream – for the final club championship heats of the season.

NSW Events

Wed 26 Mar 2025

‘Crazy’ conditions test fleets in 2025 Hansa and Para Worlds opener

Racing got underway in the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships today on Pittwater

National NSW Events

Wed 26 Mar 2025

Placings decided by mere seconds in SailFest finale

Light airs, heavy airs, harbour starts and choppy windward-leewards … nothing phased the TP52 Matador as it took both IRC and TPR honours at the 6th annual SailFest Newcastle Regatta

NSW Events

Mon 24 Mar 2025

Join Rally for Cruisers in 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) is excited to announce a Rally for Cruisers has been added to the second edition of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race

NSW Events

Thu 20 Mar 2025

Entry open for 33rd Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta

When Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) opened entries for the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), two teams were quick off the mark - one from Queensland and one a local entry

VIC NSW SA QLD Events

Tue 18 Mar 2025

Bumper fleet expected for 40th Hamilton Island Race Week

Numbers are climbing quickly for the milestone 40th Hamilton Island Race Week, August 16 – 23

QLD NSW Events

Tue 18 Mar 2025

Batemans Bay Regatta coming up

The 2025 d'Albora Batemans Bay Marina Regatta will be happening on April 26th and 27th. The long running event is a traditional season closer for several classes. Entries are now open for dinghies, catamarans, trailerable yachts and sports boats.

NSW Events

Tue 18 Mar 2025

Diverse fleet races Wallagoot Lake Regatta

58 boats entered the Wallagoot Lake Boat Club Regatta, which included Maricat Nationals and RS100 Regional Championships

NSW Events

Mon 17 Mar 2025

Old Buffers Day at Manly Skiff Club

Their bodies might have been screaming for mercy, but there was nowhere else a group of Manly Skiff Club greats would rather have been as they turned back the clock at the annual Old Buffers Day.

NSW Events

Mon 17 Mar 2025

Try a 16ft Skiff at Middle Harbour 16' Skiff Club!

Middle Harbour Skiffs offers prospective new skiff sailors an opportunity to try sailing a 13ft or 16ft Skiff on Saturday 3rd May 2025. Hear from experienced Skiff sailors about how to get involved with some of the most exciting racing in Australia

NSW

Mon 17 Mar 2025

80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Entries Open Today

Registration for the most anticipated race on the international offshore sailing calendar opens today

National Events ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Wed 12 Mar 2025

Toronto Amateur Sailing Club finalist for Lake Mac Awards

Toronto Amateur Sailing Club (TASC), located on the western shore of Lake Macquarie, has been named a finalist in the "Lake Mac Community Group of the Year" category at the 2025 Lake Mac Awards.

NSW Events

Thu 06 Mar 2025

Equipment Choices for Wingfoil Racing

As wingfoil racing gains momentum, the wide range of available equipment can be overwhelming for sailors new to the class and for coaches advising on gear selection. Choosing the right equipment early is crucial—not only for performance and progression but also to avoid unnecessary costs.

Training NSW ACT VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD Youth

Thu 06 Mar 2025

Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta champions and winners decided

Another late start as a light sea breeze fought the land breeze, making it hard on competitors and race officers alike earlier on at the Nautilus Marine Sydney Harbour Regatta, but eventually everyone settled in and new champions and winners were declared late in the day in a great weekend of sailing celebrating the event’s 20th edition.

NSW Events

Mon 03 Mar 2025