News

Dramatic Finale Crowns Champions on Newcastle Harbour

Excitement was rife in Newcastle Harbour today as competitors started their day completing a 12km Hill to Harbour and being first on the scene for a vessel fire, before the Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Final entered its closing stages.

NSW

Mon 30 Mar 2026

Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Final

Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Final delivers high-intensity opening day on Newcastle Harbour

NSW

Mon 30 Mar 2026

Race Around Australia 2028 – Expressions of Interest Open

The Shorthanded Ocean Racing Association of Australia has opened Expressions of Interest for the Race Around Australia 2028, to be held forty years on from, and in the spirit of, the 1988 Bicentennial race.

National

Mon 30 Mar 2026

Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Finals pauses on Day 1

Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club has made the decision to cancel racing on Day 1 of the Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Finals 2026, with severe weather conditions impacting Newcastle Harbour.

NSW

Mon 30 Mar 2026

Australia’s oldest Olympian Gordon Ingate OAM turns 100

Australian Sailing proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone as Gordon Ingate OAM marks his 100th birthday, a life defined by resilience, innovation, and an enduring contribution to the sport of sailing.

National

Mon 30 Mar 2026

Glenn Ashby to be inducted into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame

Australian sailing legend Glenn Ashby has been announced as the latest inductee into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame

National

Fri 27 Mar 2026

Wild weather forecast forces cancellation of 2026 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race

What was to be the 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race and starting tomorrow, 27 March, has been cancelled by the organiser, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Race’s (RPAYC), due to the wild weather that is set to hit the NSW coast tomorrow.

NSW

Thu 26 Mar 2026

Lifting Skills, Lifting Teams: Inside the Instructor Upskill Program

The Instructor Upskill Program is strengthening Queensland clubs with a fresh, hands on boost for Learn to Sail and Discover Sailing teams. Through real time on water reviews, practical skill refreshers, and smart workforce planning, instructors are gaining confidence and refreshing their skills. Backed by the FUN, SAFE, LEARNING approach with positive club feedback, this initiative is helping build stronger, better supported teams. This program compliments the biannual Training in Focus live ev

QLD

Thu 26 Mar 2026

Lightning, thunder, rain and a 104-year-old record broken

The final heat of Manly's 16ft club championship on Saturday had everything except an actual race.

NSW

Wed 25 Mar 2026

Five Sailors announced as Finalists for 2025 Vic Sport Awards

Henri and Miles Levenspiel - Young Team of the Year Huw Provis - Volunteer of the Year Mark Bulka - Frank Wilkes Award Leah Keh - Outstanding Media Coverage of the Year Davey's Bay Yacht Club - Community Sporting Club of the Year

VIC

Wed 25 Mar 2026

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brian

Wed 25 Mar 2026

Training Regatta brings Sailors Together at Lake Fyans

Sailors from clubs all across western Victoria came together earlier this year for a weekend of learning, racing and community at the Stawell Yacht Club, with a training regatta designed to support newer and developing sailors.

VIC VICSRCSGRANT

Wed 25 Mar 2026