News - Australian Sailing

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.

NSW SheSails

Tue 23 Jun 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.

TAS WA NSW QLD SA NT VIC VIC Club News NT Club News SA Club News QLD Club News ACT

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

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.

NSW

Wed 03 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

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.

NSW

Wed 27 May 2026

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.

NSW

Tue 19 May 2026

Woollahra Sailing Club

General Manager

Careers NSW

Tue 19 May 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

Pittwater Decider for 2026 Pallas Capital Gold Cup

The final act of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup will be held this weekend at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, with the 2026 series set to be decided in a closely contested finale. The combined TP52 and Super 40 format continues to prove its value in driving both performance at the top end and pathways into Grand Prix keelboat sailing in Australia.

NSW

Tue 12 May 2026

2026 NSW Community Sport Awards

The NSW Community Sports Awards, presented by Sport NSW, recognise outstanding achievements and contributions to community sport in NSW – largely carried out by a volunteer workforce.

NSW Club News NSW NSW General News

Fri 08 May 2026

Addition of IRC Standard equates to success for new Classic Yacht Regatta

The option to race under IRC proved a real drawcard for competitors in the inaugural Classic Yacht Regatta hosted by the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club (RPEYC) in April on Sydney Harbour, with 27 of the 63 classic yachts racing under IRC Standard rating.

NSW

Tue 05 May 2026

Manly Yacht Club

Junior Head Coach

Careers NSW

Tue 05 May 2026

Volunteer Spotlight - Port Kembla Sailing Club

Port Kembla Sailing Club Honours Lifelong Volunteers with Special Tribute

NSW NSW General News

Wed 29 Apr 2026

Defence and Veteran Sailors Unite for 2026 ANZAC Day Cup

A fleet of five teams representing the Australian Defence community and veteran sailors took to Sydney Harbour this ANZAC Day Eve for the second annual ANZAC Day Cup

National NSW

Tue 28 Apr 2026

Discover Sailing Centre in Focus: Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

Set against the iconic backdrop of Sydney Harbour in Kirribilli, the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron has been a cornerstone of Australian sailing since its establishment in 1862. Today, the Squadron continues to evolve, playing a leading role in growing participation in the sport as a proud Discover Sailing Centre.

National NSW

Tue 28 Apr 2026

Cats, cruisers, dinghy classes next up for Sail Port Stephens

With Acts 1 and 2 of Sail Port Stephens 2026 now successfully tucked in the sail bag, attention turns to the third and final Super Series running May 1-3, featuring the inaugural Cat Stephens regatta for multihulls, a Super Racer Cruiser division and a host of off-the-beach dinghy classes.

NSW

Tue 28 Apr 2026