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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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Careers

Thu 30 Oct 2025

Three Dedicated Finalists for 2025 Volunteer of the Year

Three exceptional nominees headline the Volunteer of the Year award - one of the most anticipated awards at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Wed 29 Oct 2025

Rudder Cup fleet set to fight it out on tactics with light conditions forecast

Some say a week is a long time in politics but spare a thought for the boats preparing for the 2025 Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race with Australia’s wild spring weather flicking around faster than a rubber band in a classroom, testing even the most seasoned navigators as they plan for this weekend’s race.

VIC Events TAS

Wed 29 Oct 2025

SheSails Awards Finalists for 2025 Australian Sailing Awards

Three incredible nominees will be recognised for making outstanding contributions to female participation at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Mon 27 Oct 2025

Sails Inc. continues form into new 12ft Skiff season

The unstoppable pair of Nick Press and Andrew Hay (Sails Inc.) have won the NSW Upper Harbour Championship.

NSW

Sat 25 Oct 2025

If we ever needed reminding mums are super-human

Amy Mulkearns delivered living proof with a special win in last Saturday's Port Jackson Championships.

NSW

Fri 24 Oct 2025

The Outstanding Finalists for 2025 Para Sailor of the Year

The Para Sailor of the Year is awarded to recognise an individual's outstanding contributions to the sport of para sailing in Australia.

National

Fri 24 Oct 2025

Australia Announces Team for the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the sailors who will represent Australia at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships (YSWC) in Vilamoura, Portugal from 12-20 December 2025.

National

Fri 24 Oct 2025

Over 55 Clubs Awarded Sail Our Way Grants to Boost Women’s Participation in Sailing

Australian Sailing, in partnership with the Department of Health and Aged Care, is proud to announce that 55 sailing clubs and class associations across Australia have been successful in receiving a Sail Our Way grant to help increase women’s participation in sailing.

National

Fri 24 Oct 2025

Tassie yachts take on the Vics in the 2025 Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race

Tasmanian entrants AdvantEdge and Just Farr Love will be flying the flag for their home state in this year’s Melbourne to Devonport ‘Rudder Cup’ Yacht Race.

Events VIC TAS

Fri 24 Oct 2025

Australian Sailing 2024/25 Annual Report Released

Australian Sailing has released the 2024/25 Annual Report

National

Thu 23 Oct 2025

Olivia Price OLY to join Australian Sailing Board of Directors

Dual Olympian and London 2012 silver medallist Olivia Price OLY has been elected to join Australian Sailing’s Board of Directors

National

Thu 23 Oct 2025

New Members Welcomed at Discover Sailing Centre - Connells Point Sailing Club

The Connells Point Sailing Club Discover Sailing Centre recently opened its doors to a new group of young sailors and their families. Upon arrival, Principal Karen Branch warmly welcomed the new members and began the session with a comprehensive induction, outlining the club’s sailing programs and in-house activities.

NSW

Thu 23 Oct 2025