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Conditions change and points tighten at Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane

Hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia, Wednesday brought scorching hot weather, with wind from 7-12 knots, and free pumping only turned on for the second race.

QLD

Fri 20 Feb 2026

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: On your mark… get set…

It toppled all previous records by selling out in just shy of 10 minutes last year - and unsurprisingly, Townsville Yacht Club (TYC) has been inundated with calls from those wanting to secure early entry into 2026 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) - the most sought after ticket on the Australian yachting scene.

QLD

Thu 19 Feb 2026

Next Gen Challenge Reminder

Would you like the chance to win a behind-the-scenes Technical Tour in the week leading up to the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix?

NSW VIC QLD SA WA NT TAS

Sun 15 Feb 2026

A Successful Start to a More Inclusive Way to Sail: Radio-Controlled Sailing is Making Waves

Australian Sailing is proud to celebrate the strong early success of its new Radio-Controlled (RC) Sailing initiative—an inclusive program designed to increase lifelong participation in sailing across Queensland.

QLD

Thu 05 Feb 2026

Registrations Open for 2026 Sailing Summits

Registrations are now open for this year's Sailing Summits.

National NSW ACT NT QLD VIC SA TAS WA

Tue 03 Feb 2026

Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race 2026

The countdown is on with today marking 195 days till Australia’s newest ocean race, the GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race kicks off on the 30th July. With the official release of the Notice of Race today, entries are now open for the 2026 race.

QLD

Tue 27 Jan 2026

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