News

Excitement builds for Sailing’s debut at Commonwealth Youth Games

Australian Sailing is pleased to share the most recent updates on and how sailors can get involved in the the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games

National

Thu 23 Jul 2026

Entries Open for Australian Yachting Championships at 2027 Festival of Sails

Entries are now open for the Australian Yachting Championships, which will headline an expanded championship program at Festival of Sails 2027

National

Mon 20 Jul 2026

Vale Allan Goodall

Australian Sailing is mourning the passing of back-to-back A-Class World Champion, Barranjoey Pin recipient #108 and industry legend Allan Goodall

National

Fri 17 Jul 2026

2026 Australian Para Sailing Championships

After last year’s successful events, we are once again running the championship over two different events.

National

Mon 13 Jul 2026

Four days of thrilling competition on Hobart's River Derwent

After four days of thrilling competition on Hobart's River Derwent, Hutchins Gold has claimed the 2026 Australian Secondary Schools Team Racing Championship, following an outstanding display of teamwork, strategy and skill.

National TAS

Mon 13 Jul 2026

Team Announced for the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the team members selected to represent Australia at the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships, to be held in Vilamoura, Portugal, from 11 to 19 December 2026.

National

Thu 09 Jul 2026

Steadfast Life - Supporting Australia's Sailing Community

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the addition of Steadfast Life to the suite of partner offerings for members of Australian Sailing Affiliated Clubs around the country, with the organisation becoming Australian Sailing's Official Life Insurance Advice Partner. Steadfast Life is a specialist life insurance

National

Tue 30 Jun 2026

Australia Claims Silver at Youth Match Racing World Championship

After a week of intense racing in the Danish heatwave, Australia's Daniel Kemp and his crew delivered a superb performance to claim Silver at the 2026 Youth Match Racing World Championship, with the title decided only in the final 200 metres of the fifth and deciding race.

National

Fri 26 Jun 2026

Australian Sailing Welcomes Increased Participation Funding

Australian Sailing has welcomed increased investment from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) for participation programs, alongside achieving the highest possible Play Well Classification Level of 10 out of 10.

National

Wed 24 Jun 2026

Discovery Sailing Centre in Focus: Kettering Yacht Club

Celebrating the Discovery Sailing Centres across Australia that are introducing new people to sailing, building stronger communities, and creating memorable on-water experiences.

National TAS Club News

Tue 23 Jun 2026

Champions Crowned of Inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race

Wedgetail and Balancing Act Crowned Champions of Inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Yacht Race.

National

Mon 22 Jun 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

Australian Sailing Welcomes High Performance Investment Through Win Well Strategy

Australian Sailing has welcomed the Australian Government's announcement of a $513 million investment in high performance sport

National

Thu 18 Jun 2026

EOI Now Open: 2026 Youth Olympic Games (Dakar) Windsurfing

Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games (Dakar) – Windsurfing.

National

Wed 17 Jun 2026

John Calvert-Jones AM and Janet Calvert-Jones AC to support the future of SailLAB

Australian Sailing is delighted to announce that John Calvert-Jones AM and Janet Calvert-Jones AC have committed financial support to the organisation's innovative SailLAB initiative

National

Sun 14 Jun 2026

Whitworths Tackers Boat Program Recipients Announced

Australian Sailing is proud to announce the successful recipients of the 2026 Whitworths Tackers Boat Program

National

Wed 10 Jun 2026

Sailing Community Recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours

Olympic gold medallist Dick Sargeant OAM headlines a distinguished group of sailing community members recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours

National

Mon 08 Jun 2026

Australian Sailing supports Pride Month

Australian Sailing is proud to celebrate Pride Month in 2026, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a sport where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to participate

National

Sat 06 Jun 2026