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Australiaâ€™s best eSailors set to take on the Kiwis

This Sunday Australiaâ€™s best eSailors will be taking on the best of the Kiwis in the inaugural Zhik trans-Tasman eSailing Championships.

National QLD

Wed 03 Jun 2020

New horizons for 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The Notice of Race for the 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart, the 76th Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, encouraging entrants in the Cruising Yacht Club of Australiaâ€™s famous blue-ribbon event, has been released.

National NSW TAS

Tue 02 Jun 2020

ORCV offers master classes in navigation by the pros

The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) is remaining proactive during the Coronavirus and is now presenting a rare opportunity to take part in three online navigation courses by the world-renowned navigator, Will Oxley, and respected Melbourne double-handed sailor, Rod Smallman.

National Victoria

Tue 02 Jun 2020

Getting to know Australiaâ€™s e-sailing Champion â€“ Josh Griffith

After taking the National Championship crown we catch up with Josh from Sandringham Yacht Club in Victoria who now prepares to represent Australia in the Trans Tasman e-sailing showdown this Sunday 7 June.

National Victoria

Tue 02 Jun 2020

Victoria dominates in Zhik Australian eSailing National Challenge Final

It was a Victorian 1-2 in the Zhik Australian eSailing National Challenge Final last night, with 17-year-old Josh Griffith from Sandringham Yacht Club and Matt Blakey from Port Melbourne Yacht Club taking out top honours.

National

Fri 29 May 2020

Get your club â€œCOVID Readyâ€ for a Return to Sailing

With restrictions around the country beginning to relax and clubs preparing to re-open, Australian Sailing has developed a guideÂ to help clubs identify and manage the risks in a COVID-19 environment.

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Thu 28 May 2020

Inviting Expressions of Interest for Nomination to International Roles

Australian Sailing is looking to develop a broader base of people to help on working parties and committees in the Oceania region and World Sailing are inviting expressions of interest from appropriately qualified persons.

National

Wed 27 May 2020

Port Phillip Womenâ€™s Championship Series 2019/20 Marks a Finish

The 2019/20 Port Phillip Womenâ€™s Championship saw its eighth season shortened by the shutdown of competitive sailing due to COVID-19, but was able to achieve a series score from the first three of five scheduled race days with four of ten races completed.

National VIC Victoria SheSails

Tue 26 May 2020

Finalists set for the Zhik Australian eSailing National Challenge

Following a big weekend of virtual regattas the line-up for the National Challenge has now been set with the top e-sailors ready to battle it out at the Nationals this Thursday

National Victoria Tasmania

Tue 26 May 2020

OutThere Sailing celebrates its amazing volunteers

To commemorate National Volunteer Week 2020 we would like to showcase one of our amazing OutThere Sailing volunteers.

National

Fri 22 May 2020

World Sailing cancels the 2020 Offshore World Championship due to COVID-19

World Sailing has cancelled the 2020 Offshore World Championship, due to be held alongside Octoberâ€™s Rolex Middle Sea Race in Valletta, Malta, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

National

Thu 21 May 2020

Australian Sailing Awards to go virtual in 2020

The Australian Sailing Awards are set to go virtual in 2020, with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing a shake-up of how the Awards will be delivered this year.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Thu 21 May 2020

Rule 46 change update

With sailing clubs around Australia focused on attempting to restart operations as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, Australian Sailing has made the decision to delay the implementation of the change to Rule 46 until 1 January 2022.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Thu 21 May 2020

Zhik Australian e-Sailing State Championship draws released

Virtual sailing Club Champions from around the country have secured their places in this weekendâ€™s Zhik Australian e-Sailing State Championship regattas.

National

Wed 20 May 2020

Australian Sailing wishes to thank all our amazing volunteers

To mark National Volunteers Week 2020 Australian Sailing would like to say thank you to all the volunteers around the country that give up their time to help at their local club. Â

National

Mon 18 May 2020

What do easing COVID-19 restrictions mean in my state or territory?

Australian Sailing has been working with state government agencies to clarify what the restrictions at various levels mean for sailing in each jurisdiction, what activities are permitted and how this impacts clubs.

National COVID-19

Fri 15 May 2020

Club Champions set to compete for Zhik Australian eSailing crown

Over 100 clubs and classes from across Australia have registered to compete in the Zhik Australian eSailing Challenge.

National

Thu 14 May 2020

CLUB IN FOCUS: Nedlands Yacht Club (NYC)

Situated on the foreshore of the Swan River at Nedlands, with wide grassy lawns and sandy beaches, Nedlands Yacht Club in WA is the perfect location for sailing.

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Mon 11 May 2020