News

Race 3 – Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series 2024-25

Sunday 24 November the third race in the Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series was hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. On what was a beautiful summer’s day with a steady 15-17kts NE breeze the fleet took off.

ACT ACT Club News NSW NSW Club News Events

Tue 03 Dec 2024

Results decided on final day of Sail Melbourne 2024

A windy final day of racing at Sail Melbourne 2024 saw Olympians and up-and-coming sailors come together on the waves, with results in several classes coming down to the final race of the regatta.

National VIC VIC Club Events

Sun 01 Dec 2024

Wet and variable conditions welcome Invited Classes to Sail Melbourne

A wet and variable day saw invited classes start their Sail Melbourne campaigns on day three of the 2024 event, with sailors in Olympic classes once again taking to the water in their battle for minimum points.

National VIC VIC Club

Sat 30 Nov 2024

Vale: Ian "Wallie" Wall

The Yachting Victoria and Australian Sailing community mourns the loss of Ian "Wallie" Wall, a true cornerstone of Victorian sailing.

VIC National VIC Club

Sat 30 Nov 2024

Sea breeze delivers top notch racing on day two of Sail Melbourne

Day two of Sail Melbourne 2024 saw sailors take to the water determined to make the most of the clear conditions and building breeze, with wind increasing throughout the day to a top of 20 knots.

National VIC Events VIC Club

Fri 29 Nov 2024

The 2025 Australian Yachting Championships is in Hobart

Entries are still open for the 2025 Australian Yachting Championships, contested under IRC. The event will take place from January 3rd to January 5th, 2025, hosted by the Derwent Sailing Squadron in Hobart.

Ratings

Thu 28 Nov 2024

The 2025-28 Racing Rules of Sailing are published

The 2025-28 Racing Rules of Sailing with Australian Sailing’s prescriptions have been published for competitors and race officials.

Racing Rules

Thu 28 Nov 2024

Appeal published to Australian Sailing website

A new appeal has been published to the Australian Sailing website.

Racing Rules

Thu 28 Nov 2024

Certificate Deadlines for 2024

With the busy summer sailing season getting into full swing, it’s time to make sure your boat’s rating certificate(s) or measurement certificate are all in order.

Ratings

Thu 28 Nov 2024

Conditions for approving juries

Organising authorities seeking approval to deny the right of appeal by using a ‘National Jury’ must remember there is an important condition in the rule.

Racing Rules

Thu 28 Nov 2024

Faster appeal decisions

Changes in the Racing Rules of Sailing have significantly improved turn-around time on appeal decisions.

Racing Rules

Thu 28 Nov 2024

IRC & ORC Owners Committee Update

The IRC & ORC Owners Committee is Australian Sailing’s link to owners of keelboats.

Ratings

Thu 28 Nov 2024

Major incident report published

An interim report relating to a safety incident has been uploaded to the Australian Sailing website.

Safety

Thu 28 Nov 2024

Checks to stay upright

Boat owners are recommended to get periodic professional advice and perform more detailed checks of their boat’s keel and its integrity.

Safety

Thu 28 Nov 2024

RRS changes for Officials and Competitors

Leading experts from around Australia explain changes in the RRS that competitors and race officials need to know.

Racing Rules

Thu 28 Nov 2024

RRS changes for Officials and Competitors

What do you need to know about changes in the 2025-28 Racing Rules of Sailing? Well, it depends on which audience you are in. To help address these different needs, Australian Sailing has produced two videos of presentations which explain the changes that competitors and race officials need to know.

Racing Rules

Thu 28 Nov 2024

Sixt Spring Championship Race 6

The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz wrapped up the 2024 Sixt Spring 18ft skiff Championship, which concluded on Sydney Harbour today.

ACT ACT Club News NSW NSW Club News Events

Thu 28 Nov 2024

Sailors met with glamour conditions on day one of Sail Melbourne

Sail Melbourne began in style today at Royal Brighton Yacht Club, with Port Phillip delivering nothing short of glamour conditions to welcome sailors to Victoria.

National VIC Events

Thu 28 Nov 2024