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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

Register for the 2025 Zhik Youth Sail Events

Registrations for the 2025 Zhik Youth Sail events are now open! Have your registered yet?

National NSW ACT SA WA QLD TAS

Thu 14 Aug 2025

Have you heard about the upcoming changes to the blue card system?

From 20 September 2025, changes to the blue card system will take effect in QLD.

QLD QLD Club News

Tue 12 Aug 2025

Young Aussies enjoy experience at 2025 29er European Championships in Italy

Nine Australian teams competed in the 2025 29er European Championships with over 250 teams from 29 nations.

National NSW QLD WA Events

Mon 11 Aug 2025

Queensland is Continuing the Officials Development Plan

A successful year putting the Officials Development Plan into action by providing support to participants in gaining practical experience and completing their qualification assessments has resulted in the following achievements.

QLD QLD Club News

Fri 01 Aug 2025

Get ready to whoop it up at 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week

Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) has been working hard to provide a memorable experience for all at its 37th edition of Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW).

QLD Events

Fri 01 Aug 2025

North and Far North Queensland sporting clubs to share in $30 million

Sport and Recreation clubs and local councils impacted by the floods in North and Far North Queensland in early 2025 can now apply for a share in $30 million to help repair and rebuild damaged facilities.

QLD QLD Club News

Sun 27 Jul 2025

Multi talents at 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week

Over 130 entries have been received to-date for 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week and among them are a good roll-up from the multihulls taking to the water in the Racing, Passage and Weta 4.4 divisions.

Events QLD

Wed 23 Jul 2025

Entries come from far afield as SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week prepares to unfold

All competitors will have equal amount of racing and fun at 2025 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), to be held from 28 August to 3 September.

QLD Events

Thu 10 Jul 2025

Empowering Women in Wing SUP through Instructor Upskilling: Case Study

With support from Queensland Government funding, Australian Sailing launched a regional upskilling initiative focused on introducing and empowering female instructors in the fast-growing sport of Wing SUP (Stand Up Paddle).

QLD

Thu 03 Jul 2025

Certified Assistance Dogs Sail Too: How Clubs Across Australia Are Embracing Inclusivity — Paws and All

As sailing clubs seek to grow inclusivity and participation, there’s one crew member you might not have thought of — certified assistance dogs. From safety boats to yacht decks, projects like the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project are showing that with simple adjustments, sailing can truly welcome everyone — paws and all. Is your club ready to embrace these important teams?

NSW ACT VIC SA TAS WA QLD

Tue 24 Jun 2025

ZHIK and Australian Sailing renew podium-winning partnership for a fourth Olympic cycle

Zhik and Australian Sailing are proud to celebrate the extension of their partnership, one built on innovation, elite performance and podium success

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Wed 18 Jun 2025

Australian Sports Boat Association Launches Touring Trophy Series

The Australian Sports Boat Association (ASBA) has announced a dynamic new initiative to enhance participation and connectivity within the sports boat community – the ASBA Touring Trophy series.

ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Wed 18 Jun 2025