News - Australian Sailing

Daddy Cool a 79er from Mornington YC leads the fleet home in the 2026 Marlay Point Overnight Race

The 2026 Marlay Point Overnight Race was successfully held over the weekend of 7–8 March, attracting 114 entrants

VIC

Mon 09 Mar 2026

World Sailing invites bids for the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships

World Sailing is inviting Member National Authorities, venues, organisations and cities to submit bids for the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships

National

Mon 09 Mar 2026

WISC Regatta 2026 brings out Female Helms

Sandringham Yacht Club staged their annual WISC (Women in Sailing Challenge) regatta on Sunday 1 March for their two race short course racing division which included hosting Race Day 2 of the Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series (PPWCS) attracting boats from other clubs. An additional cruising division with a longer single race encouraged more female sailors to take up the helm for the day.

VIC

Fri 06 Mar 2026

Whitworths Tackers Boat Program Closing Soon!

Don’t miss out! The Whitworths Tackers Boat Program is open and will be closing Soon!

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Fri 06 Mar 2026

Australia's Toughest Catamaran Challenge Marks 30th & Final Running

Spots still open for the Around French Island Catamaran Challenge with $10,000 in prize money up for grabs

VIC

Thu 05 Mar 2026

Sail Our Way Participation Grant Program – Round 2 of the Successful Initiative Now Open

Following a highly successful first round, the Sail Our Way Participation Grant Program is back — with Round 2 now open and ready to support even more impactful initiatives across the country.

National

Thu 05 Mar 2026

Admiral’s Cup programs Add International Edge

The Pallas Capital Gold Cup 2026 continues to grow in stature with several Admiral’s Cup connected programs joining the fleet, bringing international experience and proven performance credentials.

NSW

Thu 05 Mar 2026

Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race

Competitive field taking shape for the 78th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race

QLD

Thu 05 Mar 2026

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Head Coach

Careers QLD

Wed 04 Mar 2026

Turn your experience into accreditation – and support your club!

If you’re already involved in sailing, becoming accredited is an easy next step to help your club or class Association to deliver safe, high-quality programs and events.

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Wed 04 Mar 2026

Australian Yachting Championships EOI

Australian Sailing is seeking Expressions of Interest from affiliated clubs to host the Australian Yachting Championships from 2027

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Mon 02 Mar 2026

Brendan Casey becomes first Australian to win Finn World Masters

Brendan Casey became the first Australian ever to win the Finn World Masters today at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

National

Fri 27 Feb 2026

Why trust and belief are driving Australia’s Flying Roos forward

By Tash Bryant, Strategist, BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team Prepared for Australian Sailing

QLD

Fri 27 Feb 2026

Get your entries in for the GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race 2026!

Entrants who compete in both the Gold Coast Mackay and Hamilton Island Race Week will save heaps, with complimentary berthing in both Mackay and Hamilton Island between events! That’s up to 12 days of savings!

QLD

Thu 26 Feb 2026

Casey still leads after tricky third day at Finn World Masters

After two more races on Wednesday, Brendan Casey, from Australia, still leads the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia.

QLD

Thu 26 Feb 2026

Come join us for the 34th Australian Women’s Keelboat

The first all-women’s keelboat regatta ever held in Australia is on again over the King’s Birthday weekend from 5-8 June, when Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) will host the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) on Port Phillip, so enter online now where you will also find the Notice of Race.

VIC

Thu 26 Feb 2026

Are you registered for Zhik Youth Sail 2026?

Zhik Youth Sail 2026 is set to deliver another outstanding season of coaching, racing and inspiration for Australia’s junior and youth sailors.

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Thu 26 Feb 2026

RSYS celebrates 25th Anniversary Hardy Cup, showcasing world class youth match racing on Sydney Harbour

The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron proudly hosted the 25th Anniversary Hardy Cup International Youth Match Racing Regatta (U23) last week, welcoming elite youth teams from across Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America for four days of high intensity match racing on Sydney Harbour.

NSW

Wed 25 Feb 2026