General Manager - Northern Territory Update June 2026

Published Mon 01 Jun 2026

The latest update from Australian Sailing's NT General Manager - Claire Hall

Please click this link to find all past NT General Managers Updates.

General Update

It's been a busy few months with several events taking place across the NT. Some of the activities that Australian Sailing has delivered since March are detailed in this news article for those that may not be across what’s been happening.

Youth Sail NT

Focused on growing participation in junior and youth classes, improving skills, fostering social connection, and building friendship and community between our youth sailors. This is the biggest sailing event on the Darwin calendar and has proven the best platform to transition kids from learn to sail into boat owners and full members.

6-10 July

Registration

Action Item/s for Club / Why this is important for you:

Promote registrations to junior sailors (old & new)

Recruit volunteers

School Sports Vouchers

The new round of applications for providers will open on 7 June. Sport & Recreation providers will need to re-apply to become a provider for the next 5 years.

Grants NT Portal

Action Item/s for Club:

Re-apply as a provider before 30 June

Promote the fact that you accept Sports Vouchers

SailLAB

After some local promotion there are now 7 x Darwin schools and 4 x East Arnhem schools registered and running SailLAB in Term 2 & Term 3 2026. Both locations have had their first requests for a SailLAB Experience Day at their local club.

SailLAB Experience Days

Action Item/s for Club:

Ensure your club is familiar with the SailLAB Experience Day format

Formalise a quote template for these bookings

Learn how to set them up in RevSPORT

Learn how to use and look after the DF65 boats

Sailing Awards – Nominations Open

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Sailing Awards, an opportunity for all Clubs and Associations to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions to the sailing community over the past year.

Please view all information on the Awards HERE, and submit nominations by Monday 3 August.

If your Club is looking for guidance – whether in planning, participation growth, training delivery, governance, or event support – please reach out to our team.

We are here to assist and are always happy to discuss how we can best support your Club.

Claire Hall

claire.hall@sailing.org.au

0467 307 234

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