News - Australian Sailing

2026 SheSails International Conference: Celebrating the Power of Giving Back

The 2026 SheSails International Conference, held on Monday 19 October, brought together the sailing community for an inspiring evening celebrating the women shaping the future of the sport and the power of giving back.

National

Thu 22 Oct 2026

Noakes Group Female Youth Sailor of the Year Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

The talented line-up of Mia Austin and Zara Marks (NSW/ACT), Olive Hooper (TAS) and Caterina Meyer (QLD) boast strong performances at world and national level and make up the finalists for the inaugural Noakes Group Female Youth Sailor of the Year at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Thu 22 Oct 2026

Rivalries take shape as teams line up for Australian Youth Match Racing Championship

The 2026 Australian Youth Match Racing Championship begins at Royal Geelong Yacht Club tomorrow

National VIC

Thu 22 Oct 2026

Noakes Group Male Youth Sailor of the Year Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

Australia’s bright future will be on show with the finalists for the inaugural Noakes Group Male Youth Sailor of the Year at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Coach of the Year Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

A record-breaking SailGP season, a dominant return to ILCA 7 competition and a rising Nacra 17 program headline the Coach of the Year finalists at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

National

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Australian Sailing Hub is now live

Australian Sailing has launched Australian Sailing Hub, a new free app designed to put practical skills, sessions and best-practice learning resources directly into the hands of instructors at Discover Sailing Centres across the country.

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Second place at the Double Handed World Championships

Annie Stevenson and Peter Winter (AUS01) pushed the French favourite to the limit in a gripping offshore showdown at the Offshore Double Handed World Championships

National

Mon 19 Oct 2026

Team of the Year Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

A Formula 18 world title, a history-making Congressional Cup victory and a remarkably consistent Nacra 17 Olympic campaign headline the Team of the Year finalists at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards.

National

Mon 19 Oct 2026

Instructor of the Year Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

Leadership and development are at the heart of the Instructor of the Year finalists at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

National

Mon 19 Oct 2026

Sport Promotion Award Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

A record-breaking regatta, an international windsurfing championship on Western Australia’s Mid West coast and a world-class Finn series headline the Sport Promotion Award at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

National

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Official of the Year Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

Three extraordinary candidates headline the Official of the Year finalists at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

National

Fri 16 Oct 2026

Sport Professional Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

Three worthy finalists have been recognised in the Sport Professional category for positively contributing to sailing

National

Fri 16 Oct 2026

Innovation Awards Finalists for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

Adelaide Sailing Club Adventure Club (SA), Royal Perth Yacht Club – SailLAB (WA) and Southport Yacht Club – Summer on the Lake (QLD) are in the running for the Innovation Award

National

Thu 15 Oct 2026

New nations, new milestones and a need for speed on day two in Portimão

Day two of the World Sailing Inclusion Championships (Tuesday 6 October) brought more personal milestones, growing confidence and increasingly competitive racing, as athletes from established and first-time nations continued to make their mark in Portugal.

National

Wed 07 Oct 2026

2026 Australian Yachting Championships winners crowned

The 2026 Australian Yachting Champions have been crowned on the Gold Coast, with Celestial and Saltwater Wine taking national honours

National QLD

Tue 06 Oct 2026

2026 SheSails International Conference: Full speaker line-up announced

The full speaker line-up has now been announced for this year’s online event. Taking place on Monday 19 October from 7.00pm – 8.30pm (AEDT), the conference will bring together sailors, coaches, volunteers and industry leaders from across the sailing community for an evening of stories, insights and inspiration.

National

Mon 05 Oct 2026

Finalists Named for 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

Australia’s most outstanding sailors, clubs and contributors are being recognised with the announcement of the National Finalists for the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

National

Mon 28 Sep 2026

Australian Sailing and Foil Drive partner to expand foiling opportunities

Australian Sailing has announced Foil Drive as its Official Electric-assisted Hydrofoiling Partner, with the partnership set to play an important role in supporting the development of Para Sailing

National

Fri 25 Sep 2026