News

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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Thu 01 Jan 2026

All-Abilities Day at Albert Park Lake

Friday 12 December 2025 marked a wonderful day at Albert Park Lake, where we proudly delivered our All-Abilities Day in partnership with Rowing Victoria and Paddle Victoria, in support of the International Day of People with Disability on 3 December.

VIC

Thu 18 Dec 2025

“Here, There and Everywhere” for Day 1 PPWC Series 2025-2026

Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series kicked off its first race day for the season on Sunday 30 November, leading off with Hobson’s Bay Yacht Club’s signature female-focussed event, the Shirley Freeman Trophy. And what a day was had on the water! Read all about it here.....

VIC

Thu 18 Dec 2025

Discover Sailing in Focus - Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club

Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club (SSCBC) has evolved from its traditional Couta Boat roots into one of Victoria’s most vibrant and community-focused Discover Sailing Centres.

National VIC

Thu 18 Dec 2025

Changing your keel or bulb

When you decide to modify the keel or bulb there are several very important steps to ensure a smooth transition for both the IRC and ORC ratings.

Ratings

Wed 17 Dec 2025

Growing big boat racing

Yacht clubs around Australia have no shortage of big boats or people. Hardstands and marinas are full, and there are many members on the books. So how do you activate them and grow big boat racing?

Racing Rules Officials

Wed 17 Dec 2025

Hull Scanning for ORCi and Stability

ORCi and Stability for a boat relies on an approved offset file. To obtain the data for this file, a boat’s hull may need to be scanned.

Ratings

Wed 17 Dec 2025

Inspection of welded metal keels

Fatigue in metallic fabricated welded keels is a significant mode of keel failure globally. In recent decades there have been multiple keel failures resulting in loss of life, of which the majority was due to this mode. What is being done about it?

Safety

Wed 17 Dec 2025

Learn about your child safeguarding obligations

Officials

Wed 17 Dec 2025

Australian Sailing IRC Load Cell

Australian Sailing has purchased a new 25 tonne load cell for the purpose of weighing boats for ratings certificates.

Ratings

Wed 17 Dec 2025

Marine Megafauna in Sailing

A draft guidance document was released at the 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference titled Marine Megafauna in Sailing.

Safety Ratings

Wed 17 Dec 2025

Requesting redress on behalf of the boat

Race committees can, and often should, request redress on behalf of the boat, especially if the boat has been damaged by another boat or were giving help to another.

Racing Rules

Wed 17 Dec 2025

The Role of VHF Radio in Emergencies

In the high-pressure environment of sailing races, safety depends heavily on effective communication.

Safety

Wed 17 Dec 2025

What can crew do to stay safe on board?

In the leadup to this sailing season’s major offshore events, this is a timely reminder of the importance of each crew member taking responsibility for their own safety equipment and their part in creating a safe environment on board.

Safety

Wed 17 Dec 2025

Why updating your beacon registration matters

Every EPIRB and PLB on board must be properly registered with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, with good reason.

Safety

Wed 17 Dec 2025