The latest update from Australian Sailing's General Manager SA - Kylie Baker

Please visit SA News for updates on South Australia and National News for all Australian Sailing Updates and News. 

We would love to hear your stories. Please contact me or share some information with me by email at sa@sailing.org.au to add to our club news feed. 

This Months Update: 

• Save the Dates for 2026 
• What’s On Now 
• 2026 Instructor and Coach Course Dates 
• SA RAC – Next Meeting 23rd Feb 
• SA Sailing Calendar 
• Updating Club Contacts 
• Keep in Touch  

South Australia Showcases Sailing Excellence Over Summer 

South Australia proudly hosted a series of national sailing events across December, January, and February, highlighting the strength of our sailing community and the quality of our clubs. Congratulations to the hosting clubs for delivering outstanding championships that showcased the leading facilities, race committees, and dedicated volunteers we have in South Australia. 

The national events calendar included the Australian Sharpie Nationals at Port Lincoln Yacht Club, the 125 Nationals at Coffin Bay Yacht Club, SKATE National Championships at Ceduna Sailing Club, the Mosquito and Taipan Catamaran Australian Championships and the Fireball Australian Championships at Adelaide Sailing Club, the 51st Tasar Nationals at Wallaroo Sailing Club, Flying Fifteen Australian Championships at CYCSA and the TS16 National Championships at LBSC. 

Attending these events, it was amazing to see club collaboration at its best, with volunteers stretching from all our SA Clubs to assisting host clubs. 

In addition to hosting success, South Australian sailors demonstrated exceptional performance at events across the country. Congratulations to our National Champions. Luke, Matt, and Ryan in the Australian Sharpie, Mal and Jess in the International 505, Finlay Bunt in the Aero 5 and Craig and Gill in the Tasar. 

Outstanding youth performances were also recorded, with Toby Phillips (Optimist) and Calin Went (International Cadet) qualifying for their respective class World Championships. SA Performance Sailors Ben Hinks and Fallon Katz achieved second place in the International 470 and Mixed National Championships, while female skippers Erin Sims (Tasar) and Ellen Sampson (ILCA 6) delivered standout performances, further underlining the depth of talent within South Australian sailing. 

South Australian were glued to trackers to watch as our SA Sailors took on the 2025 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. 

We were proud to have four South Australian yachts from CYCSA and RSAYS competing in the 2025 Sydney to Hobart in Clockwork, Inukshuk, Cool C4ts, and The XX Factor.  Unfortunate damaged to Inuksuk meant early retirement, while Janet and her XX Factor crew celebrated on crossing the line for her first Sydney to Hobart.   

Special recognition must also be given to our volunteers, with outstanding callouts to NRO Laura Hughson and NRO Malcolm Hughes for successfully running multiple events with their teams over the summer period. As well as SA Judges NJ Lisa Bettcher and NJ Tracy Heritage being available to support our host clubs.  
Their leadership and commitment were instrumental in the success of these championships. 

These achievements reflect the strength of our clubs, the dedication of our volunteers, and the continued development of sailing talent across the state.

Sailing into 2026 

Australian Sailing is excited to announce key event dates for 2026.  Whether you are deepening your skills, celebrating achievements or connecting with the sailing community.  There is something for everyone.  Mark in your calendars and join us! 

SA SAILING SUMMIT – Sunday 21st June at Port Adelaide Sailing Club 

SA Sailing Summit continues to make its way across South Australian Clubs, and we look forward to showcasing the Port Adelaide Sailing Club in 2026.  This fantastic location looks forward to welcoming you. 

Training in Focus LIVE  - 23th Aug - Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia 

SA Sailing Awards Night - 18th Sept–– Adelaide Sailing Club 

ZHIK SA Youth Sail Champs and Clinic - 26th to 29th Sept –– Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club 

CLUB Action:  

• Please add these dates to your club calendar  
• Add these events to your next committee meeting agenda and discuss who will attend  
• Talk to your youth sailors about attending Zhik Youth Sail South Australia Event  

What’s on Now 

TS 16 National Championships  

Largs Bay Sailing Club 

1st to 6th February 2026 

International Fireball National Championships 

Adelaide Sailing Club 

2nd to 7th February 

The Marina Hotel and Apartments Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race 

2026 Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race and Lincoln Week Regatta 

Friday 13th February – 76th Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race 

Monday 16th to 19th February – Lincoln Week Regatta 2026 

More information - https://www.plyc.com.au/lincoln-week-regatta 

2026 King of the Gulf 

20th February – Adelaide to “Port Vincent Dash” 

21st to 23rd February – Wireless Communications “KING OF THE GULF” Regatta at Port Vincent SC 

24th February – RSAYS Passage Port Vincent to Adelaide 

More information - https://www.myasa.asn.au  

2026 Rat Race Regatta 

28th February and 1st March 

More Information - https://claytonbayboatclub.org.au/racing/rat-race-regatta/ 

2026 Fleurieu Classic Yacht Race (aka Christies to HMAS Hobart -Wirrina)  

28th February and 1st  March 

Classic destination sailing adventure from Christies Sailing Club down the southern coastline to Wirrina and back. 

More information - https://www.christiessailing.com/events/278905 

2026 South Australian Secondary Schools Team Racing Metro Championships 

Sun 15 Feb 2026 and Sun 22 Feb 2026  

Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club 

More Information - https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/oOSfCzvO0ztq9B2H4fpH90mg8?domain=revolutionise.com.au 

Goolwa – Milang Regatta Weekend 

• Friday 6 March - 1700 hrs  Dash for Cash 
• Saturday 7 March - 1000 hrs Goolwa to Milang Lake Alexandrina Classic 

Goolwa to Clayton (windsurfers and dinghies) 

• Sunday 8 March - 0930 hrs Milang to Goolwa Freshwater Classic 

Clayton to Goolwa (windsurfers and dinghies) 

• Saturday & Sunday - Alexandrina Cup - Overall winner of both Saturday and Sunday racing 

More Information - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/goolwaryc/goolwa-milang-regatta-weekend 

Highfield and Australian Sailing team up in RIB Support 

Highfield Boats Australia has partnered with Australian Sailing in a sponsorship deal that extends the benefits to all member Clubs across the country. 

More information -  https://www.sailing.org.au/news/highfield-and-australian-sailing-team-up-in-rib-support 

Marine Safety SA 

Stay Afloat with us and check your lifejacket. 

The Marine SA Stay Afloat lifejacket clinics will share boating safety information at boat ramps and key events across the State. 

Please visit MARINE SAFETY SA for dates and time for upcoming clinics.

Australian Sailing Calendar 

Please share your class events to the national calendar

• Clubs and Class Associations can share major regattas to the Australian Sailing Event Calendar.  
• Share your event from your revSPORT portal events section
• See the calendar and the ‘How to add your event guide’ here >>CLICK HERE 

 Event News 

If you would like to share your event news to the Event News page, please submit your news here >>CLICK HERE 

Events will also be shared to the national and state news feeds if appropriate      
 
Social Media 

When posting news to your social media pages, please tag the state page @AustSailSA  so we can see and share your posts

AS Course in South Australia – New courses are being added 2026. 

We have dinghy, keelboat, windsurfing, powerboat instructor and sailing coach course, plus all our official courses in Race Officer, Judge, Umpire and Measurer. 

Read More HERE 

Australian Sailing Course Finder - Course Finder 

Find SA Course Guide HERE  

SA Regional Advisory Committee  

The SA Regional Advisory Committee meet 4 times per year. The next RAC Meeting will be held on 23rd February. If there is a topic that you would like on the agenda, please send an email by February 16th to kylie.baker@sailing.org.au  

Here is the link to the information about the SA Regional Advisory Committee - https://www.sailing.org.au/sa/sa-rac  

South Australian Sailing Calendar 

SA Sailing Calendar is now available to add your events to be viewed by all. 

View Calendar Request link for clubs to add your events, or send your event details to sa@sailing.org.au to be added to the calendar. 

Australian Sailing National Calendar is also available at https://www.sailing.org.au/events/  

Updating Club Contacts

 Not Receiving Official AS Communications?  
 
When Flag Officers change roles your club account details need to be updated, without key contact details, Australian Sailing cannot contact the right people. 
 
Club Action: Check your Club’s contact details in the Account details section of revSPORT 
 
How to Update Club Contacts 

SA Club News 

• Catch up on the latest SA Club News 
• SA Sailing News – We want to hear your news! 
• HERE is the quick way to get your club or class’s news into the appropriate news section of our website.
• We want to share all your great news with members of Clubs and Classes. 

Visit us at www.sailing.org.au 
 
Australian Sailing RESOURCES 
Club and Class Hub 
Safety Hub 
Training Hub 

More updates to the Australian Sailing Website coming in 2026!

Keep in Touch

I am available to meet face-to-face, via teams and on the phone. Please feel free to stay connected. 

General Manager - SA
Kylie Baker  
0425511177 
kylie.baker@sailing.org.au  

Club Support Officer and National Participation 
Nick Neale 
(02) 9170 6920 
nick.neale@sailing.org.au 

You can find a complete list of Australian Sailing Contacts – here.