News

Coach Expressions of Interest Open for 2026 Youth Worlds and 2026 Australian Sailing National Youth Squad Roles

Australian Sailing is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from coaches keen to be part of the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships Team and the 2026 Australian Sailing National Youth Squad.

National

Tue 18 Nov 2025

Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship taking shape

Entries are taking shape for the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC), inclusive of the Seven Islands Race, to take place over the last weekend of November and hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC).

NSW

Mon 17 Nov 2025

Discover Sailing Month returns

A highlight of the Australian Sailing calendar, Discover Sailing Month is once again making waves at sailing clubs across the country this November.

National WA

Mon 17 Nov 2025

Breezy Start for the NSW Finn State Championship

A big day out on the harbour today for Day 1 of the NSW State Titles, held in some truly testing conditions hosted by Woollahra Sailing Club. We were greeted at the club by a gentle nor’easter that didn’t stay gentle for long - steadily building throughout the day and setting the scene for some fantastic racing.

NSW

Sat 15 Nov 2025

Mayo, Thomson and Royal Freshwater Bay the big winners at Australian Sailing Awards

James Mayo and Zoe Thomson have been announced as the Male and Female Sailor of the Year award winners respectively at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards

National

Fri 14 Nov 2025

And you thought you had a busy week?

Try this on for size. Manly 16ft skiff sailor Greg Windust has four kids aged between 10-15 all sailing at the club while also sponsoring/funding four skiffs and having an involvement with two Flying 11s and two Manly Juniors.

NSW

Fri 14 Nov 2025

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