News - Australian Sailing

All-Female Crew of The Famous Project CIC Complete Historic Jules Verne Trophy Lap

The Famous Project CIC has made sailing history, becoming the first all-female crew to complete a non-stop circumnavigation of the globe aboard a maxi multihull.

National QLD

Tue 27 Jan 2026

Mack One wins seventh VX One Australia National Championship

The VX One National Championship was contested from 13 to 18 January at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, with 30 teams lining up on Moreton Bay for a demanding week of racing.

QLD National

Tue 20 Jan 2026

Get Expert Help To Understand New Child Safety Laws

Recent changes to Queensland’s working with children laws are now in effect. To help organisations and individuals understand their obligations under the blue card system, we are hosting a series of events throughout the first half of 2026.

QLD

Wed 14 Jan 2026

Zhik Youth Sail 2026 - Save the Dates

Dates and host clubs are locked in for the Zhik Youth Sail 2026 events. With events happening nationwide, now’s the perfect time to add them to your calendar!

National VIC NSW ACT WA QLD TAS NT SA

Mon 12 Jan 2026

Everything you need to know before racing begins at The Yacht Sales Co. Sail Brisbane 2025

The Yacht Sales Co. Sail Brisbane is set to return to Moreton Bay next week, bringing together some of Australia’s most promising junior, youth, emerging and high-performance sailors for five days of competitive racing.

National QLD

Thu 11 Dec 2025

Australian Sailing Launches SailLAB: Bringing Sailing into Classrooms Through STEM

Australian Sailing has officially launched SailLAB, an exciting new free STEM education program designed to bring the science and innovation of sailing directly into Australian classrooms.

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Australian Sailing Holiday Office Closures

The crew at Australian Sailing would like to wish you and your family a Safe Holiday Season & Happy New Year!

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 03 Dec 2025

Whitworths Tackers Boat Program to return for 2026

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce that in conjunction with Whitworths Marine & Leisure and OziOpti that the hugely popular Whitworths Tackers Boat Program is set to return in 2026.

National NSW SA VIC NT TAS WA QLD ACT

Fri 28 Nov 2025

Early entry fees closing soon for Sail Brisbane 2025!

Sail Brisbane is set to return to Moreton Bay, hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) on behalf of Australian Sailing.

National QLD

Wed 26 Nov 2025

Countdown begins to the 78th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race 2026

The Queensland Cruising Yacht Club (QCYC) will officially launch the 78th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race (B2G) at a special event on Saturday 18 October 2025, marking the countdown to the 2026 race, which sets sail on Good Friday, 3 April 2026.

QLD Events

Mon 13 Oct 2025

Introducing a More Inclusive Way to Sail: Try Radio-Controlled Yachts

Australian Sailing is excited to launch a new, inclusive initiative aimed at increasing lifelong participation in sailing through Radio-Controlled (RC) Sailing programs.

QLD QLD Club News

Thu 09 Oct 2025

Glamour Week for Zhik Youth Sail Queensland 2025

Zhik Youth Sail Queensland 2025 delivered a spectacular week of racing, learning and community connection at Keppel Bay Sailing Club in Yeppoon.

National QLD QLD Club News Events

Wed 01 Oct 2025

Queensland Celebrates Sailing’s Best at the 2025 Sailing Awards Night

The 2025 Sailing Awards Night was a glittering celebration of excellence, held on Friday, 6th September at the Colmslie Hotel. The event honoured Queensland’s most dedicated sailors, coaches, volunteers, and clubs, with representatives from across the state gathering to recognise a year of remarkable achievements both on and off the water.

QLD QLD Club News

Sun 21 Sep 2025

2025 Sailing Summits Roadshows Showcase the Camaraderie of Sailing Community

For the first time in our history Australian Sailing committed to taking our Annual Sailing Summits out to regional Australia in 2025, growing the number of Summits from the traditional eight capital cities to a total of 26 events across the length and breadth of Australia from March through to August.

National NSW ACT QLD NT WA SA VIC TAS

Thu 18 Sep 2025

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week’s recipe for success

A hands-on approach is at the heart of ensuring the strength and future success of SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), which just celebrated its 18th birthday, much to the happiness of competitors and Townsville Yacht Club (TYC).

Events QLD

Wed 10 Sep 2025

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week comes to a close as winners declared

Today was Peppers Race Day and the final day of racing at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week and competitors have enjoyed a fabulous week of racing thanks to organisers at Townsville Yacht Club and those at Peppers Race Headquarters who make this event the unique one it is.

Events QLD

Wed 10 Sep 2025

Everyone a winner in SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week Round the Island Race

On Day 4 of SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, the fleet was sent on the sailors’ favourite – the Around the Island Race, starting off Peppers Race Headquarters and taking the fleet around Magnetic Island via the stunning Orchard Rocks on another glorious day.

QLD Events

Wed 03 Sep 2025

Finalists announced for the 2025 Queensland sailing awards

Queensland’s sailing community has spoken — and the 2025 Queensland Sailing Awards finalists are officially announced!

QLD QLD Club News

Fri 22 Aug 2025