SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week – Expanding horizons

The main event for visiting yachties to Far Northern Queensland is SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) – but Magnetic Island is also the pivot for owners and crews who like to expand their horizons while away from home – before, during and after the regatta held annually in late winter through to early spring each year.
QLD
Wed 01 Jul 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.
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Fri 19 Jun 2026

Terry Archer made Life Member of Whitsunday Sailing Club

Terry Archer, recently re-elected for three years as President of Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC), where he has been a member since 2004, has been made a Life Member of the Club that he has dedicated countless hours to over the years.
QLD
Thu 30 Apr 2026

New sponsor and first entries in for Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week

Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) is pleased to present Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week, as Jeanneau, presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers, joins last year’s naming right’s sponsor, 74 Islands Distillery to deliver an unforgettable program of racing and social activities for the Club’s signature event to be held from 6-13 August.
QLD
Wed 08 Apr 2026

Marinas26 Goes Tropical - Marine Structures Returns as Gala Dinner Sponsor!

The Marine Structures Tropical Gala Dinner will send off Marinas26 delegates after two full days of conferencing and exhibition. Following the success of the Superior Soiree at Marinas24, Marine Structures, formed through the merger of Superior Jetties and The Jetty Specialist, returns as sponsor of the closing dinner, ensuring the conference once again finishes on a high.
QLD
Tue 31 Mar 2026

Lifting Skills, Lifting Teams: Inside the Instructor Upskill Program

The Instructor Upskill Program is strengthening Queensland clubs with a fresh, hands on boost for Learn to Sail and Discover Sailing teams. Through real time on water reviews, practical skill refreshers, and smart workforce planning, instructors are gaining confidence and refreshing their skills. Backed by the FUN, SAFE, LEARNING approach with positive club feedback, this initiative is helping build stronger, better supported teams. This program compliments the biannual Training in Focus live ev
QLD
Thu 26 Mar 2026