News - Australian Sailing

South Australian Sailing Community Honours Award Winners

Held at Adelaide Sailing Club on Friday 20 September, the 2024 South Australian Sailing Awards saw the community come together in celebration of notable individuals, events and clubs that excelled over the past 12 months.

SA SA Club

Wed 25 Sep 2024

New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Honours Award Winners

In a joint presentation for the two communities, the 2024 New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory State Sailing Award winners were announced at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia on September 21.

NSW ACT NSW Club News ACT Club News

Tue 24 Sep 2024

Victorian Sailing Community Honours Awards Recipients

The Victorian sailing community came together on Friday to celebrate an array of outstanding individuals, clubs and achievements at the annual State Awards evening.

VIC VIC Club

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Windy day alternative activities for Instructors

With the priority of using your time wisely, you plan to cover the majority of the on water syllabus targets on the first day, freeing you up to concentrate on creating engaging, on shore activities or on water activities that can be done safely, the rest of the week.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Coaching Women in Sailing: Supporting Sailors During Their Menstrual Cycle

As a coach, creating an environment where sailors feel comfortable, supported, and able to perform at their best is key. For female sailors, one aspect of health that can impact their experience on the water is managing their menstrual cycle.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Drills for Skills - Sailing Backwards

Demonstrate the course on a whiteboard showing a yacht in head wind position, with the main backed. Discuss how the rudder works in reverse (Follow the line over the tiller). Discuss situations in which this skill can be applied including: leaving the dock, backing out of a bad position on a start line. Explain how to maintain control when sailing backwards.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Training in Focus LIVE 2024: Wrap Up

The 2024 Training in Focus - LIVE event series has successfully concluded for another year, providing Instructors and Discover Sailing Centre Principals with insights and practical tools to enhance course delivery.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Reminder: North Action Sports Group Discounts.

Discover Sailing Centres, Clubs and Coaches can still access exclusive discounts through the Australian Sailing partnership with  North Action Sports Group Australia, part of the North Sails family.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

New Keelboat Instructor Resources - Learn to Sail Videos

Australian Sailing has produced 4 NEW Keelboat- Learn to Sail videos. The resources are for Instructors aimed at developing the fundamental skills needed for participants Sailing in the Keelboat program and to later progress with confidence.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Your Discover Sailing Centre’s Working with Children Check obligations explained

Across Australia, anyone working with children must undergo some sort of pre-screening in the form of a Working with Children Check or equivalent. Although the systems differ across Australia, there are some key themes.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Inspiring speakers announced for 2024 SheSails Conference

Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated 2024 SheSails Conference. The conference will be hosted by the passionate SheSails Ambassador Nic Douglass – known for her "Adventures of a Sailor Girl" – and will be broadcast live from the America's Cup in Barcelona.

SheSails National

Mon 23 Sep 2024

South Australian Sailing Awards 2024

We are pleased to announce the 2024 South Australian Sailing Awards nominees.

SA Club News SA

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Child Employment Clarification for Sporting Clubs in Victoria

The Wage Inspectorate Victoria (WIV) has provided advice on child employment in community sports, stating that coaching, refereeing, or umpiring in low-risk sporting activities are not considered employment under Section 4A of the Child Employment Act 2003.

VIC Club News VIC

Sun 22 Sep 2024

Champions crowned on final day of record-breaking 2024 Zhik Youth Sail Queensland

After three days of competitive racing, the history-making 2024 Zhik Youth Sail Queensland event has come to a close, with Champions crowned in all classes on what was a windy day in Keppel Bay.

QLD QLD Club Youth Events

Sat 21 Sep 2024

Tight racing the theme at halfway mark of 2024 Zhik Youth Sail Queensland

Day two of the Championships at 2024 Zhik Youth Sail Queensland saw 260 boats leave it all on the water, with tight results across several classes promising an exciting final day of racing.

QLD Youth QLD Club

Fri 20 Sep 2024

Racing underway at 2024 Zhik Youth Sail Queensland

Keppel Bay came out to play on the first day of the 2024 Zhik Youth Sail Queensland Championships, with glamour conditions allowing for competitive racing across every class.

QLD QLD Club News Youth

Thu 19 Sep 2024

Training in Focus 'Live' another great success for 2024

Instructors, Assistant instructors and Discover Sailing Centre Principles coming together to catch up, meet new people, learn new tools and receive an update on Australian Sailing programs.

SA Club News SA

Thu 19 Sep 2024

Olympians prove pathways at 2024 Zhik Youth Sail Queensland

The final day of the Coaching Clinic at the 2024 Zhik Youth Sail Queensland saw the 280 sailors in attendance fine-tune their new skills under the helpful eye of Olympians and their Coaches, with a fire well and truly lit in the belly of many.

QLD QLD Club News Youth

Wed 18 Sep 2024