News - Australian Sailing

A new season, a new threat at Manly 16's

Canberra Airport claimed back-to-back wins in the first two heats of Manly 16ft Skiff Club's short course pointscore series on Saturday, making a bold statement of intent.

NSW

Thu 17 Sep 2026

Manly 16ft Skiff Club Set to Host Port Jackson Championships

85 skiffs, 200 sailors and $35,000 in prize money on the line as Manly 16ft Skiff Club hosts one of the sport's most historic events

NSW Events

Mon 07 Sep 2026

What You Need to Know About Upcoming Australian Sailing Regattas

Sail Melbourne, Sail Brisbane, the Australian Yachting Championships and the 2026 Women’s Match Racing Championships are right around the corner, here is everything you need to know.

National NSW QLD VIC

Wed 02 Sep 2026

Australia announces Youth Olympic Games athlete selections

The Australian Olympic Committee has announced their selections for the sailing events at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar

National NSW WA

Tue 01 Sep 2026

Crafoord claims 2026 OCIUS New South Wales Youth Match Racing Championship

The final day of the 2026 OCIUS New South Wales Youth Match Racing Championship has delivered a thrilling conclusion at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia

NSW

Mon 31 Aug 2026

Registrations closing soon for remaining 2026 Zhik Youth Sail events

The 2026 Zhik Youth Sail series is entering its final stretch, with registrations for the remaining events in Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and the ACT closing soon

National NSW ACT QLD WA SA

Thu 27 Aug 2026

Taking on the World in Aarhus

Eleven Australian sailors travelled to Aarhus for the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships

Events NSW QLD WA

Wed 26 Aug 2026

NSW & ACT Sailing Awards Finalists

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the finalists in the 2026 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards

NSW

Fri 21 Aug 2026

Strong early entries for Race Around Australia 2028

Expressions of Interest for the Shorthanded Ocean Racing Association of Australia Inc (SHORAA) organised Race Around Australia 2028 (RAA)

NSW

Fri 14 Aug 2026

2027 Australian Sailing National Youth Squad Selection Guidelines Now Available

Selection Guidelines for the 2027 Australian Sailing National Youth Squad are now available

National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Tue 11 Aug 2026

Supporting our Youth: Australian Sailing establishes Youth Pathways Team

Australian Sailing is committed to continuing its focus on youth development, with the establishment of a new Youth Pathways Team

National ACT NT NSW QLD SA TAS VIC WA

Fri 07 Aug 2026

Register Now to Attend Your 2026 State Sailing Awards

The State Sailing Awards are an opportunity to come together and celebrate the people who make our sport so special

National QLD VIC NSW ACT SA WA TAS NT

Thu 06 Aug 2026

Stronger Together: Key Insights from the 2026 Australian Sailing Summits

Australian Sailing's 2026 Sailing Summits reinforced a clear national direction for the sport

National ACT NSW NT QLD WA SA TAS VIC

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Back 2 Black wins Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race

Sean Langman's Back 2 Black has won the IRC Overall crown in the 384 nautical mile 2026 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race

NSW QLD

Wed 29 Jul 2026

Sailability NSW Inc. Celebrates 30 years of Freedom on the Water

During June, Australia’s largest inclusive sailing network, Sailability NSW Inc, celebrated its 30th Anniversary

NSW

Fri 24 Jul 2026

Port Stephens Yacht Club Appoints First Female Commodore in Club History

Port Stephens Yacht Club has appointed Margaux Everett as Commodore, marking the first time in the Club’s history that a woman has held the role.

NSW SheSails

Tue 23 Jun 2026

Discover Sailing Day Marketing Resources Now Available

With Discover Sailing Month set to return this November, now is the time for clubs and Discover Sailing Centres to start planning their Discover Sailing Day events.

TAS WA NSW QLD SA NT VIC VIC Club News NT Club News SA Club News QLD Club News ACT

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.

National NSW QLD NT WA SA VIC TAS ACT

Fri 19 Jun 2026