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General Manager - Northern Territory Update February 2026
Published Wed 04 Feb 2026
The latest updates from Australian Sailing's General Manager - Northern Territory - Claire Hall
Please click this link to find all past NT General Managers Updates.
Major CBF Grant – Round 2
One-off funding to enhance their ability to service the community. Grants are not for operational activity but can be used to purchase infrastructure and equipment that can enhance the effectiveness of operational activity.
Closes: 28/02/2026
Northern Territory Men's Places Grants
This program will support Men’s Places Grants of up to $20,000 per applicant, to support a range of activities such as information sessions, skills development, health and wellbeing programs, education and peer to peer support programs, parenting programs, and equipment.
Closes: 01/03/2026
Distribution Grant Program
Up to $5,000 in support is available per eligible business application. A 50:50 co-contribution is required for booking systems, product diversification and training programs. Within the funding cap, up to $3,000 is available without co-contribution for translation activities, in support of the incoming China Southern flights.
Closes: 30/03/2026
General Grants Program 2025/26 (Office of Gender Equity and Diversity)
Funding is available to eligible individuals, organisations or community groups for a project, service or activity that promotes gender equality in the Northern Territory.
Closes: 31/05/2026
NT Sailing Summit
Sailing Summits provide an annual opportunity for the decision makers of the sailing community to get together with Australian Sailing senior management and Board Members. All Club and Class Association flag officers, committee members, key officials and management are encouraged to attend.
Sat 28 March 0900-1400
NT Training in Focus
This event bring together Instructors, Discover Sailing Centre Principals, Training Coordinators and Centre Administrators and are a great way to continue to develop your practical instructing skills, share best practice, gain valuable insights and knowledge through peer learning, and to stay updated on key topics or themes in relation to GROWING participation at your club or centre.
Thursday 9 April 1600-1830
Outstanding Achievements
Congratulations to Leo Batenburg for winning the Australian Minnow Championships in Victoria. This is the third time Leo has been crowned National Champion in the Minnow.
Well done to all other Territory sailors that travelled interstate to compete at national events. Results can be found below.
Australian Minnow Championships – Open
Australian Minnow Championships – Novice
Oceania ILCA Championships – ILCA 4
Oceania ILCA Championships – ILCA 6
