News
The Nacra/NCA Queensland State Titles
The Nacra/NCA Queensland State Titles are coming to Lake Samsonvale Water Sports Association over Easter!
QLD
Sunshine Sailing wins the Day for Val Hodge Trophy 2026
Sunday15 March Royal Yacht Club of Victoria (RYCV) hosted their club signature female helm race, the Val Hodge Trophy incorporating Race Day 3 of the Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series (PPWCS) 2025-26 in sublime sunshine and light breezes, bringing out an eager fleet.
VIC
Kiwi entry among Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race greenhorns
Kiwi Brian Petersen has entered V5, his TP52, for the 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race, joining other first timers who will contest the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Race’s (RPAYC) annual coastal classic.
NSW
We get a lot of Joy out of Skiff Sailing!
The Australian Sailing Team this season entered a boat in the Manly 16ft Skiff Club fleet with three clear goals – give participants regular racing against tough competition, promote mixed gender sailing and build connections with the local fraternity.
NSW
Champion Crowned at the Inaugural International Hansa 303 Virtual Sailing Challenge
A champion has been crowned at the world’s first International Hansa 303 Virtual Sailing Challenge, held using MarineVerse Sailing Club, the virtual reality sailing platform designed to make sailing more accessible, engaging and social.
National
Notice of Race Released for 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship
Fremantle Sailing Club has officially released the Notice of Race for the 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship
National
2026 RS Aero State Titles a hit at Sorrento!
Over the March long weekend, 46 keen RS Aero sailors travelled down to Sorrento for the 2026 RS Aero State Titles. We were lucky enough to get a full set of six races in. We had one international competitor and 10 interstate sailors, all looking to gain valuable local knowledge in the lead up to the 2027 Salty Dingo RS Aero World Championships.
VIC
Youth Sail TAS 2026 Brings Young Sailors Together on the Derwent
Over 90 young sailors came together on the Derwent for Zhik Youth Sail TAS 2026! With morning coaching, afternoon racing, and inspiration from Paris Olympian Rhiannan Brown, it was three days of learning, fun, and building the next generation of sailing talent.
TAS
National
2026 VIODA Organic Garden Intl. Optimist Victorian & Open Champs
More than 80 young sailors took to the waters off Royal Brighton Yacht Club during long weekend in March for the 2026 VIODA Organic Garden International Optimist Victorian & Open Championship, highlighting the strength and growing momentum of grassroots sailing in Victoria.
VIC
Magpie holds off Racer CC to win Victorian Etchells Championship
Magpie AUS1486 claimed the Etchells Victorian State Championship at Royal Brighton Yacht Club.
VIC
Edge joins the Pallas Capital Gold Cup
A new campaign is set to join the growing Pallas Capital Gold Cup fleet, with John Bacon’s Edge arriving in Australia ahead of the opening Act.
NSW
Treharne Trophy - Celebrating Old Buffers Day
The annual Old Buffers Day was already a special event on the Manly 16s calendar but it will now hold even more significance after a trophy celebrating one of the country's finest sailors was donated to mark the occasion.
NSW
ACT
Collaboration leads to Balance the Scales for IWD 2026
With International Women’s Day celebrated annually on 8 March, this year’s theme “Balance the Scales” prompted a new collaborative event with ORCV KISS Training Program joining forces with SYC Women’s Development Program.
VIC
VIC Club News
Matador returns as challengers step up
The rivalry at the Pallas Capital Gold Cup just got stronger, with reigning benchmark Matador returning to the start line after earlier uncertainty around the campaign.
NSW
QLD DSCs Making Headway in the Learn to Wing Program
Queensland is leading the way, with two Discover Sailing Centres gearing up to roll out courses in the Learn to Wing SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) program, and three additional clubs embracing the instructor development.
QLD
Recording Now Live: SheSails International Women’s Day Webinar Celebrates Women in Sailing
The recording of the SheSails International Women’s Day 2026 webinar is now available, for those who missed the inspiring evening celebrating women’s achievements, experiences, and leadership across sailing.
National