News

Australia Claims Silver at Youth Match Racing World Championship

After a week of intense racing in the Danish heatwave, Australia's Daniel Kemp and his crew delivered a superb performance to claim Silver at the 2026 Youth Match Racing World Championship, with the title decided only in the final 200 metres of the fifth and deciding race.

National

Fri 26 Jun 2026

Rivalry and revelry coming to Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week

Entries in the Rating Passage division at Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) are on the rise, so the competition the 38th running of the regatta, to be held from 6-13 August is looking stronger than it has for years.

QLD

Thu 25 Jun 2026

Australian Sailing Welcomes Increased Participation Funding

Australian Sailing has welcomed increased investment from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) for participation programs, alongside achieving the highest possible Play Well Classification Level of 10 out of 10.

National

Wed 24 Jun 2026

Royal Motor Yacht Club (Broken Bay)

Race Officer

Careers

Tue 23 Jun 2026

Wedgetail and Balancing Act Crowned Champions of Inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race

The inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race, organised by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, delivered a memorable first edition. David Rose's Bundaberg Rum-sponsored Wedgetail claimed both Line Honours and overall IRC victory, while Tony Craner's Bundaberg Port Marina-sponsored Balancing Act secured ORCi, PHS and Double-Handed honours.

QLD

Tue 23 Jun 2026

Port Stephens Yacht Club Appoints First Female Commodore in Club History

Port Stephens Yacht Club has appointed Margaux Everett as Commodore, marking the first time in the Club’s history that a woman has held the role.

NSW SheSails

Tue 23 Jun 2026

Discovery Sailing Centre in Focus: Kettering Yacht Club

Celebrating the Discovery Sailing Centres across Australia that are introducing new people to sailing, building stronger communities, and creating memorable on-water experiences.

National TAS Club News

Tue 23 Jun 2026

Champions Crowned of Inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race

Wedgetail and Balancing Act Crowned Champions of Inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race.

National

Mon 22 Jun 2026

Discover Sailing Day Marketing Resources Now Available

With Discover Sailing Month set to return this November, now is the time for clubs and Discover Sailing Centres to start planning their Discover Sailing Day events.

TAS WA NSW QLD SA NT VIC VIC Club News NT Club News SA Club News QLD Club News ACT

Mon 22 Jun 2026

Now Open: Women, Girls and Youth Officials' Mentor Program 2026–2027

Australian Sailing has opened Expressions of Interest for the Women, Girls and Youth Officials' Mentor Program for the 2026–2027 season. The program is part of Australian Sailing's Instructor, Coach and Official Development Strategy, and reflects Focus Area 1 of that strategy — Put People First — which recognises that developing people is central to growing a strong officiating community.

National NSW QLD NT WA SA VIC TAS ACT

Fri 19 Jun 2026

Australian Sailing Welcomes High Performance Investment Through Win Well Strategy

Australian Sailing has welcomed the Australian Government's announcement of a $513 million investment in high performance sport

National

Thu 18 Jun 2026

EOI Now Open: 2026 Youth Olympic Games (Dakar) Windsurfing

Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games (Dakar) – Windsurfing.

National

Wed 17 Jun 2026

Sandy Bay Sailing Club

Sailing Operations Manager

Careers

Wed 17 Jun 2026

John Calvert-Jones AM and Janet Calvert-Jones AC to support the future of SailLAB

Australian Sailing is delighted to announce that John Calvert-Jones AM and Janet Calvert-Jones AC have committed financial support to the organisation's innovative SailLAB initiative

National

Sun 14 Jun 2026

East Coast Champs Returns Major Youth Sailing to Sydney Harbour

The 2026 East Coast Championships concluded in spectacular fashion over the King's Birthday Long Weekend, with 156 boats, more than 30 support RIBs and hundreds of sailors, coaches, officials and families converging on Sydney Harbour for one of Australia's largest youth sailing regattas.

NSW Club News

Wed 10 Jun 2026

Whitworths Tackers Boat Program Recipients Announced

Australian Sailing is proud to announce the successful recipients of the 2026 Whitworths Tackers Boat Program

National

Wed 10 Jun 2026

Melbourne turns it on for final day of Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

Melbourne turned it on for the final day of the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), cranking up the breeze and sunshine on Port Phillip – it was nothing short of magic, especially given the extra light conditions of the first two days – so Race Officer Laura Hughson was able to set three races today and winners are decided.

VIC

Mon 08 Jun 2026

Sailing Community Recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours

Olympic gold medallist Dick Sargeant OAM headlines a distinguished group of sailing community members recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours

National

Mon 08 Jun 2026