News

Zhik Australian eSailing National Challenge launched

Sailors all around the country will soon be competing to be recognised as our newest champion, with Australian Sailing today launching the Zhik Australian eSailing National Challenge.

National

Wed 22 Apr 2020

Competitive Mindset - Racing Skills

Carrie Smith gives key points to understanding how half your performance on water is mental in the first of this two part series.

Victoria

Thu 16 Apr 2020

From Barcelona to Black Rock: Luis Mataâ€™s journey to Sabre sailing

The Australian Sabre class continues to prove itself as one of the most accessible forms of sailing on offer, with the Victorian fleet recently bringing a land-loving Spaniard into its ranks and introducing him to the sport.

Victoria

Wed 15 Apr 2020

Notice of Race released for 2020/21 Sharpie Nationals in Canberra

Despite a sudden end to the 2019/20 sailing season and a long Sharpie-less winter due to the impacts of the coronavirus crisis, preparations are still rapidly progressing for the next Australian Sharpie Nationals to be held in the nation's capital at the end of the year from 29 December 2020 to 4 January 2021.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Wed 15 Apr 2020

Vale Bill Bell

The sailing world has lost a great friend. Quietly spoken, but always considered, Bill Bell was a great friend to many sailors across the world and will be sorely missed. He made a significant contribution to the sport of sailing, both as a sailor, an International Judge and a club official, and he was hugely respected worldwide for his calm and authoritative approach.

National Victoria

Wed 15 Apr 2020

AGM information for Tasmanian Clubs â€“ COVID-19

Due to COVID-19 and the restrictions now in place on public gatherings, clubs and associations currently cannot host an AGM in a face to face setting as most usually would. The following information is guidance for clubs on how to manage and host your 2020 Annual General Meeting.

TAS Club News COVID-19

Wed 15 Apr 2020

Australian Sailing COVID-19 Information Hub

Here you will find the most relevant links to information and support for clubs (tabs on the right) as well as an archive of our COVID-19 related news stories and updates.

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Wed 15 Apr 2020

What the Victorian Water Police say about looking after your boat during the lockdown

Media reports highlight that beaches, piers, jetties and boat ramps are closed and that recreational boating is not an essential activity.Â The water police understand that boats need to be looked after.Â Â Sorrento Sailing and Couta Boat Club Â confirmed with the Victorian Water Police what is allowed when looking after your boat and what â€œadd-onsâ€ are going to get you in a world of strife.

Victoria

Wed 15 Apr 2020

WA Sailing Squad Update April 2020

Program Begins from Home, WASS Graduates, Ron Tough Yachting Foundation Awards

Tue 14 Apr 2020

Southport Yacht Club Celebrates 75 Years at the 12th Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta in January 2021!

Australiaâ€™s east coast sailing scene will become even more exciting next summer with the celebration of Southport Yacht Clubs 75th Year and the staging of the 12th Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta.

National QLD

Tue 14 Apr 2020

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron - members unite to maintain club grounds

This is aÂ good news story from Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) regarding its membersÂ - of whom we all should feel proud.

QLD

Fri 10 Apr 2020

Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) - keeping their community together

As clubs around Australia look for new ways to engage with their members, we want to bring to you the positive things some are doing to adapt in these rapidly changing times. Â One such club is Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) who have been responding quickly and doing what they can to keep their community together.

National Victoria

Fri 10 Apr 2020

Staying safe this Easter

This Easter is unfortunately no traditional Easter. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Australians are being required by Government at all levels to stay home and stay safe to prevent the spread of the virus.

National COVID-19

Thu 09 Apr 2020

Australian Sailing operations update - COVID-19

Australian Sailing's update on its operations as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

National COVID-19

Thu 09 Apr 2020

CLUB IN FOCUS: Hunters Hill Sailing Club (HHSC)

Hunters Hill Sailing Club (HHSC) was established in 1961 as the HH Junior Sailing Club and moved to its current location on the foreshore in Woolwich in 1971. Over the years its membership has waxed and waned, but the Club has remained fantastically resilient.

National Club in Focus

Thu 09 Apr 2020

Malcolm Page's Principles to Win

Double Gold Medalist and Victorian Institute of Sport Sailing Head Coach Malcolm Page shares his approach to achieving your on water goals

Victoria

Thu 09 Apr 2020

Members are your clubs biggest Sponsors!

When it comes time for you to receive your membership renewal to your local yacht club, what reaction are you going to have, because itâ€™s all a matter of perspective...

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Wed 08 Apr 2020

Qld Regional Managers Update April 2020

Wow, what a change a few weeks can make to how we all live our lives. No one would have thought this is how the year 2020 would have played out. So many big changes, so many big challenges and so many opportunities for better or worse. I must say it is encouraging to see how our sailing community has handled this crisis. All clubs have responded assertively with proactive measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

QLD Club News QLDRM

Wed 08 Apr 2020