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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.