NSW & ACT Sailing Awards Finalists
Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the finalists in the 2026 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards
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Strong early entries for Race Around Australia 2028
Expressions of Interest for the Shorthanded Ocean Racing Association of Australia Inc (SHORAA) organised Race Around Australia 2028 (RAA)
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Back 2 Black wins Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
Sean Langman's Back 2 Black has won the IRC Overall crown in the 384 nautical mile 2026 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
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Sailability NSW Inc. Celebrates 30 years of Freedom on the Water
During June, Australia’s largest inclusive sailing network, Sailability NSW Inc, celebrated its 30th Anniversary
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Port Stephens Yacht Club Appoints First Female Commodore in Club History
Port Stephens Yacht Club has appointed Margaux Everett as Commodore, marking the first time in the Club’s history that a woman has held the role.
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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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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.
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Antipodes first entry for inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race
Geoff Hill was quick off the mark, as soon as entries opened for the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s (RPAYC) inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race, the Hong Kong based businessman entered his Santa Cruz 72, Antipodes, making them the first entry received for the biennial event due to start on Friday of the October long weekend this year.
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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.
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Welcome to the Inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race
On the back of its successful Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race, sailed every odd year, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) is pleased to announce the inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race - to be held in alternate years and starting in October this year.
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Matador and Beau Ideal Crowned 2026 Pallas Capital Gold Cup Champions
Matador and Beau Ideal have been crowned overall winners of the 2026 Pallas Capital Gold Cup in their respective classes, following the final act of the series held over the weekend at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club on Pittwater.
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