News - Australian Sailing

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

Nominations open for election of directors

Australian Sailing’s Annual General Meeting will be held in late October, and nominations for election of directors have opened

National

Mon 08 Sep 2025

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards!

A record number of nominations have been submitted by clubs and members from across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

NSW NSW Club News

Wed 03 Sep 2025

International Cadet World Championship, Lake Lipno, Czech Republic

Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) sailors have delivered outstanding performances at the International Cadet World Championship 2025.

VIC Events

Wed 03 Sep 2025

Finalists Announced for the 2025 Victorian Sailing Awards

We are proud to officially announce the 2025 Victorian Sailing Awards Finalists! Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2025 Victorian Sailing Awards.

VIC VIC Club News

Wed 03 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

Sail Sydney set to return in 2026

Australian Sailing is committed to ensuring that the event returns with planning already underway for Sail Sydney in 2026.

National

Tue 02 Sep 2025

Wing Foiling Growth and Development in Australia

Australian Sailing is investing in the growth and development of this emerging discipline, creating opportunities for learning, participation and competition across the country.

National

Tue 02 Sep 2025

2025/26 Coaching Opportunities

Australian Sailing is offering accredited coaches a variety of ways to get involved with youth sailing over the next 12 months. See the opportunities here.

National

Thu 28 Aug 2025

2026 Youth Sailing World Championships Selection Guidelines Announced

The 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships Sailor Selection Guidelines and Expression of Interests forms are now open.

National

Thu 28 Aug 2025

Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Be Part of the 2026 Australian Sailing National Youth Squad

The Australian Sailing (AS) National Youth Squad is a national domestic program dedicated to developing the next generation of sailing talent.

National

Thu 28 Aug 2025

Finalists announced for the 2025 South Australian Sailing Awards

Thank you to all clubs and classes for your nominations to the 2025 South Australian Sailing Awards.

SA SA Club News

Wed 27 Aug 2025

Discover Sailing Centre in Focus - Sandy Bay Sailing Club

Sandy Bay Sailing Club (SBSC) has been part of the Tasmanian sailing community since 1948. Find out more about the August Discover Sailing Centre of the month.

National TAS

Tue 26 Aug 2025

Registrations Now Open for the 2025 SheSails International Conference

Registrations are now open for the 2025 SheSails International Conference as part of World Sailing’s Steering the Course festival for women in sailing, set to celebrate and elevate women in sailing with a powerful lineup of international and Australian speakers.

National

Tue 26 Aug 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

Important: SA Algae Bloom Update

Australian Sailing is continuing to closely monitor the naturally occurring algae bloom currently affecting parts of South Australia's coastline.

SA Club News

Mon 18 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