Last weekend the Royal Perth Yacht Club filled the river with sails and masts for their 2019 Mini Series. During the two days over 150 boats, across 17 fleets, hit the water to compete in the annual event.
The only person from WA to be selected was Australian Sailing's Youth Sailor of the Year, Zac Littlewood (FSC/ RFBYC), sailing in the Laser Radial division.
For those clubs in declared disaster areas due to the North and Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough, there is no need to worry about potential eligible members missing out on Get Started Vouchers.
Fremantle Sailing Club’s Zac Littlewood has been shortlisted for a major award – the Hyundai Junior Sports Star crown at the RAC WA Sports Star Awards at Optus Stadium on February 7.
Hobart’s Derwent River played fair for the summer Zhik 9er Australian Championships incorporating the 29er, 49er, and 49erFX skiffs, between 8 and 20 knots of breeze over five days in early January allowing the full roll-out of 16 races.
Mark your calendars, put a reminder on your phone and spread the word - entries for the 17th Australian Masters Games open at 9am (AEST) on Tuesday 12 February.Â
Amanda ‘Marnie’ Irving and her all-female crew on Cavarlo have won the Jennifer Goldsmith Trophy, Race 2 of the Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series (PPWCS), hosted by Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) on Port Phillip today.
One of the strongest Fireball fleets in a number of years will do battle this week on Corio Bay, Geelong as racing for the 2019 National Championship kicks off today.
Ahead of a supercharged weekend of racing on Sydney Harbour 15-16 February, the Australia SailGP Team’s revolutionary new F50 set sail on Sydney Harbour for the first time last week.
Australian Sailing is proud to announce the 2019 Australian Youth Team after a successful conclusion of the final qualifying event, the Australian Youth Championships presented by the Australian Maritime College held in Hobart earlier this month.
She Sails is an initiative to encourage women and girls to get into sailing! Events like this one will either get you started, teach you new skills both on and off the water or encourage you to get involved in your local sailing club. Sailing is an exciting and rewarding sport with loads of options to have fun! The possibilities are endless! She Sails because she can.
52 ladies attended a She Sails try sailing day at Darling Point Sailing Squadron on the weekend. The entire event was run by women for women and the huge turnout was fantastic.
Three champions successfully defended their divisional titles and one new 2019 Saint Moritz by GURNERâ„¢ Australian Yachting Championship winner was declared after Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron rolled out a full series over three days.
Australian Sailing CEO John Lee has announced that he will be leaving the organisation in March this year. John has led the National Sporting Organisation for nearly two years and has delivered a series of reforms and improvements to sailing over this time.
The 2018-19 Christmas and New Year period has provided another busy holiday season filled with plenty of national and international championships across the country. Australian Sailing would like to thank all club volunteers and Race Officials that have established, promoted and successfully delivered great racing to our sailing community.