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Wild Weekend on the Water: Impulse from Queensland Claims Victory Amid Gusty Chaos

There may not have been an official report, but few who were there will forget last weekend’s sailing action. With both the Impulse and OK Dinghy fleets sharing the water, conditions delivered everything from light breezes to wild gusts — testing sailors and rescue crews alike.

NSW

Fri 14 Nov 2025

Australian Sailing Hall of Fame honours three new legends

Three of Australia’s modern sailing stars are set to be inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame, with Olympic and America’s Cup stars Glenn Ashby OLY, Nathan Outteridge OAM OLY and Iain Jensen OAM OLY today being announced as the Hall’s latest legends.

National

Fri 14 Nov 2025

Our 2025 Finalists for Female Sailor of the Year

A trio of emerging superstars are in the running for the Female Sailor of the Year at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Fri 14 Nov 2025

Male Sailor of the Year 2025: The Final Three

Two world champions and an America’s Cup winning skipper will battle it out for Male Sailor of the Year at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Thu 13 Nov 2025

Early entry fees closing soon for Sail Melbourne 2025!

Sail Melbourne will take place from 27-30 November 2025, bringing together sailors from across the country for four days of world-class racing.

National

Wed 12 Nov 2025

Discounted pre-order of the official 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Program

With less than two months until the 80th anniversary edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, now’s the time to become acquainted with the 2025 fleet.

NSW

Tue 11 Nov 2025

Club of the Year (Category A) Finalists for 2025 Australian Sailing Awards

Four clubs are competing for the prestigious Club of the Year (Category A) at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Tue 11 Nov 2025

Club of the Year (Category B) Finalists for 2025 Australian Sailing Awards

Four clubs have been named as finalists for the Club of the Year (Category B) at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Mon 10 Nov 2025

Geotherm handles wild weather to claim 12ft Skiff Paramatta River Championship

Brett Hobson and Peter Nicholson made a return to 12ft sailing today and did it in style by pushing Geotherm (Sydney Flying Squadron) to a 54 second win over Sail Inc.’s Nick Press and Andrew Hay in wild weather at the Parramatta River Championship, hosted by Abbotsford 12ft Sailing Club.

NSW

Sat 08 Nov 2025

Spotlight on our Finalists for the 2025 Innovation Award

Sustainability projects and all of club involvement headline three innovative programs set to be recognised at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Fri 07 Nov 2025

Sport Promotion Award 2025: Sailing’s Community Champions

Three events that positively promoted sailing in the community headline the Sport Promotion Award at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Fri 07 Nov 2025

Tim Ryan’s Vamos Claims J/70 NSW State Championship Title

Tim Ryan’s Vamos has taken out the J/70 NSW State Championship, hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS) from 1–3 November 2025. Ryan was joined by his regular crew Rob Greenhalgh, Jess Grimes, and Charlie Gundy.

NSW

Thu 06 Nov 2025

Many a great idea has been hatched over a long lunch

Many a great idea has been hatched over a long lunch. And just as many disappear by the next mornings’ coffee. But thanks to a group of forward-thinking ladies with connections to Manly 16ft Skiff Club, a proposal mapped out over a few bottles of wine, seafood and a cheese plate at Peats Bite on the Hawkesbury morphed into one of the great initiatives of recent times.

NSW

Thu 06 Nov 2025

Red hot sailing for Scarlet Runner in Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race

When you’re hot you’re hot, and no boat was hotter in this year’s Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race than Scarlet Runner with the Carkeek 44 from Sandringham Yacht Club winning on line honours and taking out the prestigious Rudder Cup.

VIC

Tue 04 Nov 2025

Four Finalists for Sports Professional of the Year

Four worthy finalists will be recognised in the Sport Professional category for positively contributing to sailing in areas including instructing, coaching, officiating, management and administration at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Fri 31 Oct 2025

Discover Sailing Centre in Focus – Avalon Sailing Club

Avalon Sailing Club in NSW has been a cornerstone of the Northern Beaches sailing community since 1938. With a vibrant membership spanning ages seven to 87, the club continues to inspire generations of sailors through its thriving Discover Sailing Centre and welcoming family atmosphere.

National NSW

Thu 30 Oct 2025

UniMelb Sailing Team Secures Back-to-Back Victory at Australian University Team Racing Nationals

The University of Melbourne sailing team has once again demonstrated its dominance on the water, claiming back-to-back titles at the Australian University Team Racing National Championships.

VIC

Thu 30 Oct 2025

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Thu 30 Oct 2025