News - Australian Sailing

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

New One-Day Instructor Endorsements

Australian Sailing have recently developed a more streamlined process for accredited instructors in Dinghy, Keelboat, Powerboat, and Windsurf programs to gain accreditation in an additional Australian Sailing program. This new One-Day Endorsement option allows you to broaden your qualifications without unnecessary barriers to doing so.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

New e-Learning Opportunities for Instructors & Coaches

Australian Sailing has recently enhanced training opportunities for instructors and coaches with the launch of the Australian Sailing Learning Centre (ASLC). This modern platform provides over 30 free online e-learning courses, designed to support your ongoing development.

Training ACT NSW VIC TAS SA WA NT QLD

Thu 27 Mar 2025

Internationals in the limelight at 2025 Hansa and Para Worlds

Shifty conditions prevailed but did not get the better of the international competitors who are making their presence felt on Day 2 of the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships

National Events NSW

Thu 27 Mar 2025

Down to the Wire Manly16s Club Championship

Cancel any appointments you have for April 5 and make sure you’re at the Manly Skiff Club – or watching Sail Media’s livestream – for the final club championship heats of the season.

NSW Events

Wed 26 Mar 2025

‘Crazy’ conditions test fleets in 2025 Hansa and Para Worlds opener

Racing got underway in the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships today on Pittwater

National NSW Events

Wed 26 Mar 2025

Australian Sailing welcomes outcome of Brisbane Olympics 100 Day Review

The Queensland Government has announced that the host venues of the sailing competition for Brisbane 2032 will be Townsville and The Whitsundays

National

Tue 25 Mar 2025

You're invited to Brisbane Race Week 2025

Brisbane Race Week showcases its signature array of diverse race formats over a festive five days from 2-7 May 2025

QLD Events

Mon 24 Mar 2025

Noosa Regatta raises classic sails

The Sixth annual Noosa Gaff Rig Regatta is set to be held on Saturday the 7th & Sunday the 8th of June 2025

QLD Events

Mon 24 Mar 2025

Placings decided by mere seconds in SailFest finale

Light airs, heavy airs, harbour starts and choppy windward-leewards … nothing phased the TP52 Matador as it took both IRC and TPR honours at the 6th annual SailFest Newcastle Regatta

NSW Events

Mon 24 Mar 2025

Australian Sailing releases second Annual Participation Report

Australian Sailing has released our second annual Participation Report

National

Fri 21 Mar 2025

The countdown is on: 77th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race 2025

The Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race returns for its 77th year, setting sail on Good Friday

QLD Events

Thu 20 Mar 2025

Join Rally for Cruisers in 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) is excited to announce a Rally for Cruisers has been added to the second edition of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race

NSW Events

Thu 20 Mar 2025

Australian Sailing saddened at tragic passing of Line Markert

Australian Sailing, on behalf of members of our sailing community, is saddened at the news of the tragic passing of World Sailing Vice President Line Markert

National

Wed 19 Mar 2025

Entry open for 33rd Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta

When Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) opened entries for the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), two teams were quick off the mark - one from Queensland and one a local entry

VIC NSW SA QLD Events

Tue 18 Mar 2025

Bumper fleet expected for 40th Hamilton Island Race Week

Numbers are climbing quickly for the milestone 40th Hamilton Island Race Week, August 16 – 23

QLD NSW Events

Tue 18 Mar 2025

Batemans Bay Regatta coming up

The 2025 d'Albora Batemans Bay Marina Regatta will be happening on April 26th and 27th. The long running event is a traditional season closer for several classes. Entries are now open for dinghies, catamarans, trailerable yachts and sports boats.

NSW Events

Tue 18 Mar 2025