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Host a 'Shape of Wind' Screening at Your Club

To celebrate the national release of Shape of Wind on Thursday 5 November 2026, clubs across Australia are encouraged to bring their sailing communities together by hosting a special screening of the new SheSails short film.

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Tue 27 Oct 2026

Tilly’s unbeaten finals day delivers Australian youth match racing title

Louis Tilly and his Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club crew of William Hough, William Troop and Oliver Ross have won the 2026 Australian Youth Match Racing Championship

National NSW VIC

Mon 26 Oct 2026

Hayhoe and Crafoord unbeaten ahead of early tiebreaker

James Hayhoe and Ben Crafoord each won all five of their races on the opening day of the 2026 Australian Youth Match Racing Championship at Royal Geelong Yacht Club today, leaving their first meeting of the regatta for Friday

National VIC

Fri 23 Oct 2026

David Pescud OAM to Be Inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions

David Pescud OAM is set to be recognised for his outstanding contribution to the sport of sailing with the announcement of his induction into the NSW Hall of Champions.

National NSW

Fri 23 Oct 2026

Volunteer of the Year Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

Three exceptional nominees headline the Volunteer of the Year award, one of the most anticipated awards at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

National

Fri 23 Oct 2026

Female Sailor of the Year Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

A record-breaking round-the-world sailor, a history-making Rolex Sydney Hobart champion and the reigning title holder are the Female Sailor of the Year finalists at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

National

Fri 23 Oct 2026

Male Sailor of the Year Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

A two-time Olympic champion, an Olympic silver medallist, and one of the world’s most sought-after offshore navigators will battle it out for Male Sailor of the Year at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Fri 23 Oct 2026

Club of the Year – Category B Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club (SA), Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club (QLD) and Sandy Bay Sailing Club (TAS) have all had outstanding seasons.

National

Fri 23 Oct 2026

Club of the Year – Category A Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron (VIC), defending champion Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club (WA) and Whitsunday Sailing Club (QLD) all have strong cases for the top honour

National

Fri 23 Oct 2026

Para Sailor of the Year Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

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

National

Fri 23 Oct 2026

SheSails Award Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

Canberra Yacht Club (NSW/ACT), Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (VIC) and defending winner the South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (SA) are the finalists for the prestigious SheSails Award

National

Fri 23 Oct 2026

2026 SheSails International Conference: Celebrating the Power of Giving Back

The 2026 SheSails International Conference, held on Monday 19 October, brought together the sailing community for an inspiring evening celebrating the women shaping the future of the sport and the power of giving back.

National

Thu 22 Oct 2026

Noakes Group Female Youth Sailor of the Year Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

The talented line-up of Mia Austin and Zara Marks (NSW/ACT), Olive Hooper (TAS) and Caterina Meyer (QLD) boast strong performances at world and national level and make up the finalists for the inaugural Noakes Group Female Youth Sailor of the Year at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Thu 22 Oct 2026

Rivalries take shape as teams line up for Australian Youth Match Racing Championship

The 2026 Australian Youth Match Racing Championship begins at Royal Geelong Yacht Club tomorrow

National VIC

Thu 22 Oct 2026

Noakes Group Male Youth Sailor of the Year Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

Australia’s bright future will be on show with the finalists for the inaugural Noakes Group Male Youth Sailor of the Year at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Coach of the Year Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

A record-breaking SailGP season, a dominant return to ILCA 7 competition and a rising Nacra 17 program headline the Coach of the Year finalists at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

National

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Entry opens for Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship

Time to limber up for the upcoming summer offshore racing season and there is no better way than sailing in the Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC)

NSW Events

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Zhik Youth Sail ACT: Three Days of Learning, Racing and Fun

Forty-eight sailors on thirty-six boats took to Lake Burley Griffin for the inaugural Zhik Youth Sail ACT, hosted by Canberra Yacht Club and supported by YMCA of Canberra Sailing Club

ACT Events

Wed 21 Oct 2026