Discover Sailing Days are a fantastic opportunity to open your club to the local community, introduce new people to sailing and showcase everything your club has to offer.

Held at participating sailing clubs across Australia, Discover Sailing Days give people the chance to experience just how fun, safe, accessible and affordable sailing can be.

Whether participants attend with their partner, friends, or family, the day provides a welcoming introduction to sailing and a clear pathway into future club programs and courses.

1)       Introduce new people to sailing

For many participants, a Discover Sailing Day may be their first time visiting a sailing club or getting out on the water. Participants can go for a short sail with an experienced sailor, explore the club facilities and learn more about the programs, courses and activities available.

2)       Make sailing accessible

Discover Sailing Days are free to attend, with boats and safety equipment provided by the club. By removing some of the common barriers to participation, clubs can help people feel more confident about giving sailing a go.

3)       Showcase your club

A Discover Sailing Day is your opportunity to show visitors around your club and introduce them to your members, facilities and activities.

Creating a friendly and welcoming experience can help challenge common perceptions about sailing and show people that there are many different ways to get involved.

4)       Build pathways into your programs

Discover Sailing Days are not only about providing a great experience on the day. They can also help your club build registrations for future courses, programs and membership opportunities.

Use the event to highlight the different ways participants can continue sailing, from joining a course or crew to volunteering and becoming more involved in club activities. Make sure participants understand the next steps available and know who to contact if they would like to continue sailing.

Marketing Support

To support clubs in planning and delivering a successful Discover Sailing Day, Australian Sailing has developed a step-by-step guide covering the key stages of event preparation and delivery, along with an online guide to setting up the event in REVSPORT.

Clubs can also use the Discover Sailing Month Resource Hub, which includes marketing templates, social media tiles and other promotional resources to help spread the word and build registrations.

Australian Sailing’s Club Support team is available to assist clubs with planning and promoting their Discover Sailing Day. For more information or clarification, please contact your relevant state or territory General Manager here.