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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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QLD DSCs Making Headway in the Learn to Wing Program

Queensland is leading the way, with two Discover Sailing Centres gearing up to roll out courses in the Learn to Wing SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) program, and three additional clubs embracing the instructor development.
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