News - Australian Sailing

Zhik Youth Sail ACT: Three Days of Learning, Racing and Fun

Forty-eight sailors on thirty-six boats took to Lake Burley Griffin for the inaugural Zhik Youth Sail ACT, hosted by Canberra Yacht Club and supported by YMCA of Canberra Sailing Club

ACT Events

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Australian Sailing Hub is now live

Australian Sailing has launched Australian Sailing Hub, a new free app designed to put practical skills, sessions and best-practice learning resources directly into the hands of instructors at Discover Sailing Centres across the country.

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Registrations closing soon for remaining 2026 Zhik Youth Sail events

The 2026 Zhik Youth Sail series is entering its final stretch, with registrations for the remaining events in Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and the ACT closing soon

National NSW ACT QLD WA SA

Thu 27 Aug 2026

2027 Australian Sailing National Youth Squad Selection Guidelines Now Available

Selection Guidelines for the 2027 Australian Sailing National Youth Squad are now available

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Tue 11 Aug 2026

Supporting our Youth: Australian Sailing establishes Youth Pathways Team

Australian Sailing is committed to continuing its focus on youth development, with the establishment of a new Youth Pathways Team

National ACT NT NSW QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Fri 07 Aug 2026

Register Now to Attend Your 2026 State Sailing Awards

The State Sailing Awards are an opportunity to come together and celebrate the people who make our sport so special

National QLD VIC NSW ACT SA WA TAS NT

Thu 06 Aug 2026

Stronger Together: Key Insights from the 2026 Australian Sailing Summits

Australian Sailing's 2026 Sailing Summits reinforced a clear national direction for the sport

National ACT NSW NT QLD WA SA TAS VIC

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Discover Sailing Day Marketing Resources Now Available

With Discover Sailing Month set to return this November, now is the time for clubs and Discover Sailing Centres to start planning their Discover Sailing Day events.

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Mon 22 Jun 2026

Now Open: Women, Girls and Youth Officials' Mentor Program 2026–2027

Australian Sailing has opened Expressions of Interest for the Women, Girls and Youth Officials' Mentor Program for the 2026–2027 season. The program is part of Australian Sailing's Instructor, Coach and Official Development Strategy, and reflects Focus Area 1 of that strategy — Put People First — which recognises that developing people is central to growing a strong officiating community.

National NSW QLD NT WA SA VIC TAS ACT

Fri 19 Jun 2026

Nominations Open for 2026 Australian Sailing State and National Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Sailing State and National Awards

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Mon 01 Jun 2026

Start Planning for Discover Sailing Month 2026

Australian Sailing is excited to announce the return of Discover Sailing Month this November, with clubs and Discover Sailing Centres across the country encouraged to start planning their Discover Sailing Day and participation activities now.

NSW ACT TAS SA QLD NT VIC WA

Mon 01 Jun 2026

Ocean racers in for Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

The 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) has to-date attracted 27 entries from New Zealand, Northern Territory, South Australia, NSW and Victoria, with crews flying in from all ports.

VIC NSW QLD ACT SA TAS WA NT

Thu 14 May 2026

Treharne Trophy - Celebrating Old Buffers Day

The annual Old Buffers Day was already a special event on the Manly 16s calendar but it will now hold even more significance after a trophy celebrating one of the country's finest sailors was donated to mark the occasion.

NSW ACT

Wed 11 Mar 2026

Whitworths Tackers Boat Program Closing Soon!

Don’t miss out! The Whitworths Tackers Boat Program is open and will be closing Soon!

NSW VIC NT SA ACT TAS QLD WA National

Fri 06 Mar 2026

Turn your experience into accreditation – and support your club!

If you’re already involved in sailing, becoming accredited is an easy next step to help your club or class Association to deliver safe, high-quality programs and events.

NSW VIC SA WA TAS QLD NT ACT National

Wed 04 Mar 2026

Australian Sailing releases Participation Plan for Sailing in Australia

Australian Sailing has today launched the Participation Plan for Sailing in Australia, a whole-of-sport roadmap designed to grow participation in sailing

National SA NT NSW ACT QLD WA VIC TAS

Mon 23 Feb 2026

Registrations Open for 2026 Sailing Summits

Registrations are now open for this year's Sailing Summits.

National NSW ACT NT QLD VIC SA TAS WA

Tue 03 Feb 2026

13ft Skiff Australian Championship Wrap-up

Champion skipper Heidi Bates has hinted her unprecedented reign as the queen of the 13s class may be coming to an end after she secured a second straight title at the Australian Championships.

NSW ACT

Mon 12 Jan 2026