News

LawConnect first home in SOLAS Big Boat Challenge and URM Group continues its dominance

Nine of the best performing maxi racing yachts in Australia competed in ideal sailing conditions with an 18kt NE breeze on Sydney Harbour this afternoon in the fifth and final race of the 2023 Raymarine Australian Maxi Championship.

NSW

Tue 05 Dec 2023

Koa claims Overall victory and Andoo Comanche another Line Honours in 2023 Cabbage Tree Island Race

65 boats started the penultimate fixture in the six-race 2023/24 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore at 1900hrs on Friday evening.

NSW

Mon 04 Dec 2023

2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship kicks off today

The 2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship, a Grade 3 match racing event, and one of the most prestigious sailing events for youth sailors, is set to commence from today, at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) in Newport, Australia.

NSW

Mon 04 Dec 2023

Australian Sailing new Events, Classes & Youth Manager and new General Manager – NSW/ACT

Australian Sailing is excited to announce the successful recruitment of two key positions within the Australian Sailing community.

National NSW Club News ACT Club News NSW ACT Youth

Mon 04 Dec 2023

Newcastle SheSails Open Regatta

RSYS members Danielle Gerace, Rhian Hughes, Natasha Miller and Karyn Gojnich last weekend joined Newcastle Yacht Club’s She Sails Open Regatta. Eight teams contested the event raced in the club’s fleet of Elliott 6s.

NSW SheSails

Thu 30 Nov 2023

John Forbes – Inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions

On 20th November John was inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions at the Sport NSW Annual Champions of Sport Ceremony.

NSW

Mon 27 Nov 2023

Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship ends in a thriller

The 2023 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) was decided over two offshore windward/leeward courses today and Bob Cox’s Nine Dragons along with Jack Stening and Colin Gunn’s Stormaway, came away the victors, Stenning commenting, “The final race was the most exciting I think I’ve ever done.”

NSW

Sun 26 Nov 2023

A bit of Zen and two hands work magic at Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship

Gordon Ketelbey’s Zen and Mistral, sail two-handed by Rupert Henry and Greg O’Shea, were the beneficiaries of wins on Day 1 of Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s (MHYC) 2023 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC), sailed offshore today.

NSW

Sat 25 Nov 2023

Only Two Weeks to Go until Sail Sydney 2023

Sailors are preparing to descend on Woollahra Sailing Club (WSC) and Georges River Sailing Club (GRSC) for this year's Sail Sydney, which is scheduled to take place from Saturday, December 9th to December 17th, 2023.

National NSW

Fri 24 Nov 2023

Discover Sailing with Portarlington Sailing Club

Portarlington Sailing Club (PSC) is a friendly and welcoming club and accredited Discover Sailing Centre that offers numerous learn to sail courses throughout the season.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA Clubs in Focus Participation and Growth

Fri 24 Nov 2023

2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing line-up confirmed!

The 2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship will once again host some of the World’s best youth match racing talent, with competitors travelling from across the world, including UK and Ireland, New Zealand, Canada and Brazil, as well as a strong representation from across Australia.

NSW Youth

Thu 23 Nov 2023

2024 Youth Squad

The 2024 Youth Squad Nomination and Selection guidelines have been released.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA Youth

Thu 23 Nov 2023

Expression of Interest for Coaching Support Staff - 2024 Youth Squad and International Competition

In line with the commitment to support development of youth sailors in collaboration with class associations, Australian Sailing is calling for expressions of interest for Coaching Support Staff for Youth Squad Camp and international regattas in 2024.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS WA SA NT Coach Youth

Thu 23 Nov 2023

A competitive fleet set for the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

A diverse fleet, including multiple former winners, will take on the 628 nautical mile Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day.

NSW VIC TAS QLD WA SA

Wed 22 Nov 2023

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race - 2023 completed now 2025 to come

The fleet have all now triumphantly crossed the finish line in the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race! There are so many tales of camaraderie, challenges and achievements coming from those who stepped up and took on the challenge to Conquer the Tasman. We will share them all in the coming weeks as we look towards what’s next for this epic race event.

NSW

Mon 20 Nov 2023

Discover Sailing at Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club

Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club (SPASC) is a friendly, family-oriented club situated at the northern end of the beautiful Lake Macquarie in New South Wales.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA Participation and Growth

Fri 17 Nov 2023

Only Two Weeks to Go until Sail Melbourne 2023

The sailing world is preparing to unite at Sail Melbourne, with only two weeks to go until the iconic regatta returns to the waters of Port Phillip.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Thu 16 Nov 2023

Newcomers in for Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship

Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s (MHYC) 2023 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) is less than two weeks away and among the emerging entries are two newcomers; Robert Kelly’s Virago and Andy Offord’s Borderline.

NSW

Tue 14 Nov 2023