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A KISS to Build a Dream on

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club (QCYC) has launched their KISS (Keelboat Introduction for Sailing Savvy) program pitched to female sailors and providing a supportive learning environment to inspire them to create their own sailing dreams. Structured as a series of six webinars, one in-person workshop and an on-water passage from clubs around Port Phillip on 30 July 2022, The first KISS webinar “Getting the Most Out of It” kicks off Tuesday 17 May 1900hrs, Register now to start your journey.

VIC Victoria

Mon 09 May 2022

O'pen skiff representation at CHS Combined Secondary Schools Sailing Championships

Great racing from the O'pen skiff class at the recent CHS combined secondary schools sailing championship. CHS is an iconic event, steeped in history, with 2022 being the NSW 55th and 43rd Australian secondary schools sailing championship race event. There are some iconic names of past winners to be found on the trophies.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Mon 09 May 2022

Club in Focus: Somers Yacht Club (SsYC)

Somers Yacht Club (SsYC) is located on the south-eastern corner of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula within a beautiful bush foreshore setting offering spectacular views of Western Port and great sailing waters that include reliable onshore southerlies off Bass Strait.

National VIC Victoria Club in Focus

Tue 03 May 2022

The Pathway to WindFoiling

With the continued interest and increase of foiling opportunities at clubs around the country, Australian Sailing is working to develop programs and resources to support sailors and clubs to get involved with these new and exciting classes.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Mon 02 May 2022

Ginan 50th entry for 50th Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race

Expectations and entries are running high as the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) prepares to host its 50th Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race, with Cam McKenzie and Nigel Jones’ recently purchased J/111, Ginan, marking the occasion by being the 50th entry.

VIC Victoria TAS Tasmania

Thu 28 Apr 2022

Changes to National Integrity Framework policies May 2022

To ensure that the National Integrity Framework is fit for purpose and current, some changes made to several policies effective immediately.

Integrity National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Wed 27 Apr 2022

Queenscliff Cup Easter Regatta 2022 celebrates female sailors

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club hosted their annual Queenscliff Cup regatta over Easter 2022 weekend, this year with the inclusion of a two-race series for female helms within the racing program, the inaugural Commodore’s Trophy.

VIC Victoria

Tue 26 Apr 2022

GO OUT "BEYOND THE BAY" LIVE THE DREAM WITH CONFIDENCE.

Starting in May, the Beyond the Bay program is designed for those boat owners and crew who want to extend their sailing experience to the offshore environment.

VIC Victoria

Mon 25 Apr 2022

Vertigo wins ORCV Bass Strait race.

Tim Olding's Summit 35 Vertigo, won the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) 55 nm West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race on a perfect sailing day. The win puts Vertigo in second position behind Jeff Sloan’s Archambault A35 Archie in the ORCV Coastal Championship Series leading into the final race, the popular 52 nm Apollo Bay race on 14th May.

VIC Victoria

Mon 25 Apr 2022

Passengers to Participants - sealed with a KISS

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club has joined forces with the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria and Australian Sailing She Sails Victoria with an exciting new initiative for women’s sailing.

VIC Victoria

Tue 12 Apr 2022

Australian Sailing restructuring to better support Clubs

Led by CEO Ben Houston, Australian Sailing is undertaking a staff restructure which is aimed at better equipping the organisation to meet the strategic goals as per the recently announced 10-year strategic plan, SAILING 2032.

Club News ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Tue 12 Apr 2022

The AIRCALIN MATCH RACING Cup 2022

The AIRCALIN MATCH RACING Cup is an international Match Racing event that has been welcoming sailors from the Pacific region, Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.

Club News ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Thu 07 Apr 2022

OutThere Sailing

Are you or your friends looking for things to keep your teenage occupied these Easter school holidays?

VIC Victoria

Mon 04 Apr 2022

Mornington Yacht Club crowned best in Asia Pacific following SAILING Champions League win

The Mornington Yacht Club has qualified to represent Australia in the SAILING Champions League Finals in Germany later this year after clinching an incredible victory in both the U22 and Open divisions of the Asia Pacific Final in Newcastle this past weekend.

ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Thu 31 Mar 2022

Easter Queenscliff Cup regatta invites female helms

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club (QCYC) is gearing up for their annual Queenscliff Cup regatta over Easter 2022, with the inclusion of an exciting new two race female helm series, the inaugural Queenscliff Commodore’s Trophy.

VIC VIC Club News

Tue 15 Mar 2022

Rozinante II wins slow dance to Grassy in 50th King Island Race

Rozinante II has won a protracted King Island Race from Melbourne to Grassy at the southern end of the Island, while John Newbold’s Primitive Cool took line honours in the time of 1 day, 3hrs 13mins 11secs, well outside the record he set in 2014 of 9 hours 50mins 21secs.

VIC

Tue 15 Mar 2022

50th King Island Race: Forget sheep stations – entrants playing for crayfish

Forty-five entries have so far locked in for the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s 50th King Island Race, which starts at 1500 hours on 11 March off Queenscliff, with competitors playing for something far more important than sheep stations – crayfish and King Island cheeses.

VIC VIC Club News

Wed 09 Mar 2022

50th King Island Race: Forget sheep stations – entrants playing for crayfish

VIC VIC Club News

Wed 09 Mar 2022