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General Manager - Northern Territory Update June 2025
Published Wed 04 Jun 2025

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.
AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Australian Sailing State and National Awards, with the annual state events set to recognise clubs and members in all States and Territories for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the sailing community over the past year.
ACTING CEO
The Board of Australian Sailing is pleased to announce that Ben Callard has been announced as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, following the departure of Ben Houston who had held the role of CEO for the past six years.
COACHING CLINICS
On the back of a few events in 2025 we have been lucky enough to secure some dates for class specific coaching throughout the Dry Season. Registration is required and they are open to sailors of all ages. For more information and rego links contact claire.hall@sailing.org.au
ILCA Coaching (Youth)
Date: Mon 30 June – Wed 2 July
Time: 0900-1600
Minnow Coaching
Date: Tues 1 & Wed 2 July
Time: 0900-1600
ILCA Coaching
Date: Sat 5 July
Time: 0900-1600
UPCOMING EVENTS
Youth Sail NT
YouthSail is focused on growing participation in junior and youth classes, increasing sailors’ skills, fostering social connection, and building friendship and community between our youth sailors.
Date: June 30 – July 5
NT Championships
YouthSail is focused on growing participation in junior and youth classes, increasing sailors’ skills, fostering social connection, and building friendship and community between our youth sailors.
Date: July 26 & 27
AUSTRALIAN SAILING RESOURCES
The Participation Hub houses all sorts of resources to help your club grow and retain its membership. You don’t have to be a Discover Sailing Centre to find resources that will be helpful. Check out the link here.