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Mack One wins seventh VX One Australia National Championship

The VX One National Championship was contested from 13 to 18 January at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, with 30 teams lining up on Moreton Bay for a demanding week of racing.

QLD National

Tue 20 Jan 2026

DEI in Action: Australian Sailing’s 2025 Progress Update

Australian Sailing continued to strengthen its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout 2025, with a focus on participation, capability building and long-term cultural change across the sport.

National

Mon 19 Jan 2026

Whitworths Tackers Boat Program Applications Opening Soon

Australian Sailing is excited to announce applications for the Whitworths Tackers Boat Program are opening soon.

National

Fri 16 Jan 2026

2026 Zhik Foil Down Under: Zhik iQFOiL and Wing Foil Nationals Set to Take Over Wangi Wangi

Wangi Wangi will become the epicentre of foiling in Australia this January, hosting the 2026 Zhik Foil Down Under: Australia iQFOiL and Wing Foil Nationals, a premier event celebrating the fastest-growing disciplines in sailing.

NSW Events

Fri 16 Jan 2026

What’s On in February — Sail Our Way

February promises plenty of action on the water for women and girls with Sail Our Way. The program continues to deliver inclusive, hands-on sailing opportunities, whether you’re taking your first steps on a dinghy or sharpening your racing skills.

National Events

Fri 16 Jan 2026

Get Expert Help To Understand New Child Safety Laws

Recent changes to Queensland’s working with children laws are now in effect. To help organisations and individuals understand their obligations under the blue card system, we are hosting a series of events throughout the first half of 2026.

QLD

Wed 14 Jan 2026

Pride Regatta Returns to Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour will once again come alive with colour, community and competition when the Pride Regatta returns for its second year, bringing together LGBTQ+ sailors, allies and sailing clubs from across the harbour for a joyful celebration of diversity in sailing.

NSW

Tue 13 Jan 2026

13ft Skiff Australian Championship Wrap-up

Champion skipper Heidi Bates has hinted her unprecedented reign as the queen of the 13s class may be coming to an end after she secured a second straight title at the Australian Championships.

NSW ACT

Mon 12 Jan 2026

First Tracks win TLC Healthcare Etchells Australasian Summer Championship

Peter “Billy” Merrington, Ian McKillop and Tom Fountain have won the TLC Healthcare Etchells Australasian Summer Championship, the first part of the Festival of Sails 2026.

VIC

Mon 12 Jan 2026

Zhik Youth Sail 2026 - Save the Dates

Dates and host clubs are locked in for the Zhik Youth Sail 2026 events. With events happening nationwide, now’s the perfect time to add them to your calendar!

National VIC NSW ACT WA QLD TAS NT SA

Mon 12 Jan 2026

Get new members sailing with SailPass

Launched in 2019, SailPass has been a key driver behind increased club membership and safety improvements at clubs across the country.

National

Mon 12 Jan 2026

STS Young Endeavour Returns to Fire the Festival of Sails Start as Entries Close This Sunday

Australia’s greatest sailing celebration is set for a spectacular beginning, with the iconic STS Young Endeavour confirmed as the official start boat for the Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race presented by Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, firing the ceremonial cannon to launch the 2026 Festival of Sails.

VIC National

Fri 09 Jan 2026

Victorian Government Grant Powers Growth at Apollo Bay Sailing Club

Thanks to funding from the Victorian Government’s Strengthening Regional Community Sport Grant, Apollo Bay Sailing Club has become a Discover Sailing Center, significantly expanding participation and strengthening the club’s future. The initiative is already delivering new programs, instructor training, and increased opportunities for local families and visitors to get involved in sailing.

VIC VICSRCSGRANT

Wed 07 Jan 2026

Arthur Caldwell 40th Impulse Australian Championships at Altona Yacht Club

A fleet of 47 boats took part in the regatta which was contested a variety of light and heavy winds and seas. The regatta was generously sponsored by Riley Fittings, MD Spars and VicSurvey.

VIC

Mon 05 Jan 2026

Race Around Australia returns forty years on from Bicentennial

The Shorthanded Ocean Racing Association of Australia Inc (SHORAA) is proud to announce the Race Around Australia 2028 (RAA), a doublehanded yacht race, forty years after and in the spirit of the 1988 Bicentennial race.

National NSW

Mon 05 Jan 2026

2026 Tri Search 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship coming to Sydney Harbour

The 2026 triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship is coming to Sydney Harbour from 3-10 January, when up to 30 entries spanning NSW, Queensland and New Zealand are expected to take part, among them second and third placegetters from last year and past winners.

NSW

Mon 05 Jan 2026

Sailing stampede in 2025 Cock of the Bay Yacht Race

As the Aussies and the Brits endured the highs and lows of test match cricket on the hallowed pitch of the MCG, a veritable stampede of determined yachties fought for space under formidable skies on the start line of the 2025 Cock of the Bay Yacht Race.

VIC

Mon 05 Jan 2026

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