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Vintage Yacht Regatta Celebrates Fifty Years of Timber Yachts and Tradition

The Queensland Cruising Yacht Club will host the 50th Vintage Yacht Regatta from 18 to 20 July 2025 at Shorncliffe, celebrating five decades of timber yachts, traditional seamanship and spirited racing on Moreton Bay.

Events QLD

Wed 11 Jun 2025

Discover Sailing Centre in Focus - Southport Yacht Club Academy

Southport Yacht Clubs Academy is proud to be one of the biggest Discover Sailing Centres welcoming participants from all over the area the enjoyment of learning to sail.

National Club in Focus QLD

Wed 04 Jun 2025

Final opportunity to enter Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

This is a final call to female sailors who would like to race Australia’s premier all-female regatta, the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR)!

Events NSW TAS VIC QLD SA WA

Wed 04 Jun 2025

Nominations Open for 2025 Australian Sailing Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Australian Sailing State and National Awards

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Mon 02 Jun 2025

Celebrating the Wadley's: Volunteer Champions of Tinaroo Sailing Club

Roger and Annette Wadley are proof of how volunteers can have an incredible impact on clubs and communities which earned them the 2024 Australian Sailing - Queensland Volunteer of the Year award.

National QLD

Fri 23 May 2025

Entries surpass 100 for 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week

As entries breach the century mark, Whitsunday Sailing Club is pleased to announce that 74 Islands Distillery has signed up as Naming Rights Sponsor for 2025 Airlie Beach Race Week, adding to excitement following the recent announcement of the Whitsundays and Townsville being selected as venues for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Sailing Competition.

QLD Events

Thu 15 May 2025

More join party for Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

Eighteen entries representing Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia, NSW and Victoria have so far been received for the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR).

Events VIC NSW ACT QLD NT WA SA TAS

Wed 14 May 2025

Empower Your Club at the 2025 Australian Sailing Summit Roadshows

Australian Sailing invites all club and class association leaders to the 2025 Sailing Summit Roadshows. These free events are essential for committee members, general managers, sailing managers, and key officials aiming to enhance their club's success.

NSW ACT VIC QLD TAS SA WA National

Thu 01 May 2025

Entries Open for the 2025 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) and race sponsor, Noakes Group, are pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 37th running of the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race.

Events NSW QLD

Tue 22 Apr 2025

Queensland Women & Girls Upskill as Officials Project (2024–2025)

Australian Sailing Queensland has launched a series of dedicated information sessions designed specifically for women and girls.

National QLD

Thu 17 Apr 2025

Come to Airlie Beach Race Week where fun doesn’t set with the sun

Just a short time from entries opening for Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) 2025, keen competitors started committing to the fun event and with 60 entries received to-date.

QLD Events

Wed 16 Apr 2025

QLD DSC gets the First New Tackers Boats of the Year

Port Curtis Sailing Club were the first club to initiate the scheme with Whitworths (Whitworths Marine & Leisure) for their new Tackers Boats in November 2024.

QLD

Tue 15 Apr 2025

International Women’s Day Webinar Showcases Trailblazing Women in Sailing

Over 65 participants tuned in last week for an inspiring International Women’s Day webinar, hosted by sailing commentator and SheSails ambassador Nic Douglass, to celebrate the achievements of women in sailing and explore ways to accelerate action in the sport, the theme of International Women’s Day this year. The event featured a powerhouse lineup of speakers who shared their personal journeys, challenges, and visions for the future of women in sailing.

National SheSails ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 03 Apr 2025

Australian Masters Games Registrations Now Open

The 20th Edition of the Australian Masters Games will be held in Canberra from 18-25 October 2025. Don't miss out, register now!

Events NSW ACT VIC QLD SA WA NT

Wed 02 Apr 2025

Sport-Related Concussion Short Course

Connectivity Traumatic Brain Injury Australia has designed a free 15-minute interactive online course educating instructors, coaches, umpires, staff, volunteers, parents and other interested people to recognise and manage a sport-related concussion injury. The course is self-paced, so you can enrol today and complete it at any time.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

ASC Coaching Webinars 2025 - The modern approach to coaching

The modern approach to coaching is all about putting people at the core, focusing on the participants and their individual needs, aspirations and motivations to create environments that are positive, engaging and enjoyable. During 6 webinars hosted by the Australian Sports Commission, a range of guests will share their experiences and knowledge of what the modern approach to coaching means to them and how they apply the approach in a variety of contexts.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

New Keelboat Instructor Resources - Start Skippering activity cards

Australian Sailing has produced NEW Keelboat - Start Skippering activity cards. The resources are for Instructors to assist in the running of Start Skippering courses, where participants will advance their sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable them to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

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