General Manager - Tasmania Update August 2026
The latest updates from Australian Sailing's Tasmania General Manager
TASGM
TAS Club News
News
General Manager - Queensland Update October 2026
The latest updates from Australian Sailing's General Manager – Queensland – Annie Watson
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QLD
2026 Australian Yachting Championships winners crowned
The 2026 Australian Yachting Champions have been crowned on the Gold Coast, with Celestial and Saltwater Wine taking national honours
National
QLD
2026 SheSails International Conference: Full speaker line-up announced
The full speaker line-up has now been announced for this year’s online event. Taking place on Monday 19 October from 7.00pm – 8.30pm (AEDT), the conference will bring together sailors, coaches, volunteers and industry leaders from across the sailing community for an evening of stories, insights and inspiration.
National
Australian Sailing Rating and Class Certificate Cut-off dates for 2025
If you need to obtain, update, amend or revalidate any certificates, you should do so as soon as possible. This way you can be sure you’ll be ready to go by your event deadlines.
Ratings
Develop Your People
Developing race officials matters because it allows clubs to deliver their sailing program, and leads to higher retention of volunteers and better delivery of regattas.
Official
Racing Rules
Safe Sport Together
Sport Integrity Australia has launched the new Safe Sport Together resources, designed to support positive behaviour and safe environments for children and young people in sport.
Integrity
Northern Territory Sailing Awards Winners
Fynn Goat and Damon Smith are recognised for their dedication to the sport
NT
Finalists Named for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards
Australia’s most outstanding sailors, clubs and contributors are being recognised with the announcement of the National Finalists for the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards
National
What is ‘Aft Rigging’?
Aft rigging on a racing yacht, the stays at the back of the bus, controls mast bend and forestay tension to optimise sail shape for speed. So, it matters how it is rated.
Ratings
Weighing Day at Sandringham Yacht Club
Weighing Day - Sandringham Yacht Club 20th September 2026
Ratings
Australian Sailing and Foil Drive partner to expand foiling opportunities
Australian Sailing has announced Foil Drive as its Official Electric-assisted Hydrofoiling Partner, with the partnership set to play an important role in supporting the development of Para Sailing
National
A Potential Dream Run for the Flinders Islet Race
Southerly change sets up tactical test for Flinders Islet Race.
NSW
Events
SailLAB Connects North Queensland Students with Sailing and STEM
SailLAB, Australian Sailing's national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education program, is connecting schools with the sport of sailing through hands-on learning experiences
National
Shaw and Partners Women Racing finishes fifth in inaugural NYYC Women’s International Championship
Shaw and Partners Women Racing finished fifth overall at the inaugural New York Yacht Club Women’s International Championship
NSW
Events
Mornington Yacht Club (MYC) to Host 2027 Victorian State Championships for Optimist, 420 and 29er Classes
Mornington Yacht Club (MYC) is proud to announce it will host the 2027 Victorian State Championships for three of the state's premier junior and youth sailing classes
VIC
Events
Sponsors are the Lifeblood of Skiff Sailing
Without sponsors, many in the Manly fleet would be unable to compete at the level they do
NSW