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General Manager - South Australia Update June 2026
Published Wed 03 Jun 2026
The latest update from Australian Sailing's SA General Manager – Kylie Baker.
Read all previous General Manager updates here.
South Australian Sailing Summit
Port Adelaide Sailing CIub – Sunday 21st June – 9.30am to 3.30pm
Sailing Summits provide a great opportunity for clubs and classes to share information and ideas and to learn the latest from Australian Sailing on new initiatives, resources, and projects. Hear from content experts as well as those within Clubs, Class Associations and Discover Sailing Centres who have a great idea, resource of success story to share.
Sailing Summits provide an annual opportunity for the decision makers of the sailing community to get together with Australian Sailing CEO Malcolm Page and President Shevaun Bruland.
Who should attend?
Sailing Summits are a great way to collaborate with the sailing community.
The Sailing Summits are free to attend and open to:
- all committee members of Clubs, Class Associations and Discover Sailing Centres
- Club General Managers
- Sailing Managers
- Discover Sailing Centre Principal’s
- Head Instructors/Coaches
Registration and Agenda: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/336369
Registration is free, however required for catering. Thank you.
Action Item/s for Club / Why this is important for you:
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Please encourage members of your committee to attend. A great opportunity for the sailing community to come together.
Officials, Coach and Officials Development
Upcoming course and seminar opportunities
Your Australian Sailing Member Login gives you access to the Australian Sailing Learning Centre
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 course for race officer planned.
EOI open for Judge, Umpire and Measurer – Contact us to discuss getting qualified and how we are supporting SA Officials to attend courses -
Australian Sailing Course Finder - Course FinderSearch Instructor and Training / Officials Training
Upcoming Courses and Seminars
Powerboat Instructor – 4th and 5th July – Port Adelaide Sailing Club
Dinghy Instructor – 6th and 7th July – Adelaide Sailing Club
Dinghy Assistant Instructor – 6th July – Adelaide Sailing Club
Dinghy Instructor – 6th and 7th July – Adelaide Sailing Club
Dinghy Assistant Instructor – 6th July – Adelaide Sailing Club
Sailing Coach – 7th and 8th August – Cruising Yacht Club of SA
Dinghy Instructor – 5th and 6th September – Brighton & Seacliff YC
Dinghy Instructor – 5th and 6th September – Brighton & Seacliff YC
1800 to 2100 Three Sessions to attend at Adelaide Sailing Club
Action Item/s for Club:
- Share with your club members and plan for the season ahea
- Check out the Australian Sailing Learning Centre and lock in some winter development.
Planning Calendar
Planning your season ahead.
PROPOSED CLUB PROTECTED DAYS Season 2026 / 2027
The datesprovideanopportunity for clubs to schedule club championshipsracing and class associations to navigate State Champions planning.
24/10/2026
7/11/2026
21/11/2026
12/12/2026
13/02/2027
27/02/2027
13/03/2027
3/04/2027
Link to more information.
Action Item/s for Club:
- Consider your planning to build participation at events.
- Contact Australian Sailing to add your events to the State and National Events Calanders. How to Guide
Key dates for 2026
- SA Sailing Summit – Sunday 21st June at Port Adelaide Sailing Club
- Training in Focus LIVE- 23rd Aug - Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
- SA Sailing Awards Night-18th Sept –– Adelaide Sailing Club
- Zhik Sail Champs and Clinic - 26th to 29th Sept –– Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
Discover Sailing Month
Discover Sailing Month returns this November, and clubs and Discover Sailing Centres are encouraged to start planning their Discover Sailing Days and participation activities now. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your club, welcome new participants and give people a taste of sailing through come-and-try experiences and open days.
To support you, Australian Sailing will soon release a brand-new suite of marketing assets available on Canva including social media tiles, posters and flyers, along with dedicated resources for clubs running SheSails and Sail Our Way events. We’ll also be promoting Discover Sailing Days nationally through our website and social channels, with a focus on events listed in revSPORT to help drive participation to your club.
Keep an eye out for further information on promotional resources and campaign updates, which will be shared in the coming week.
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.
Australian Sailing has so many resources for clubs. An easy way to search is the following links: -
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.
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Kylie Baker
General Manager SA
Email: kylie.baker@sailing.org.au
Phone: 0425 511 177
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