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What's On This November - Discover Sailing
Published Fri 06 Nov 2026
Discover Sailing Month is here, with clubs across Australia opening their doors and inviting people to experience sailing this November. From relaxed club open days to dinghy and keelboat sessions, there are plenty of ways to get on the water, meet your local sailing community and find a pathway to keep sailing.
No previous sailing experience is needed for most events. Check the individual event page for eligibility, what to bring and registration details before you attend.
Here's what's coming up this November, listed by state and territory:
New South Wales
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Sunday 8 November | 9.00am-2.00pm AEDT
Middle Harbour Yacht Club | Combined Discover Sailing Day with MHYC
Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project
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Saturday 14 November | 9.00am-5.00pm AEDT
Sailing Open Day
Dobroyd Aquatic Club
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Friday 27 November
Alfred's Community Sailing Friday Sailing Day
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Queensland
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Sunday 8 November | 9.00am-3.00pm AEST
Discover Sailing Day
Darling Downs Sailing Club
South Australia
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Sunday 15 November | 9.45am-3.00pm ACDT
Come and Try Keelboat Sailing
Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron
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Sunday 22 November | 9.00am-1.00pm ACDT
Free Discover Sailing Day
Christies Sailing Club
Tasmania
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Sunday 29 November | 10.00am-1.00pm AEDT
Discover Sailing Day
Montrose Bay Yacht Club
Victoria
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Saturday 7 November | 10.00am-2.00pm AEDT
Discover Sailing 2026
Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club
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Sunday 8 November | 10.00am-4.00pm AEDT
BRYC Discover Sailing Day - Come Try Sailing
Black Rock Yacht Club
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Sunday 8 November | 11.30am-2.30pm AEDT
Discover Sailing Day
Mornington Yacht Club
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Sunday 8 November | 11.30am-12.15pm AEDT
Discover Sailing Day
Mornington Yacht Club
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Sunday 8 November | 1.30pm-2.30pm AEDT
Discover Sailing Day
Mornington Yacht Club
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Sunday 15 November | 10.00am-2.00pm AEDT
Discover Sailing Day
Mordialloc Sailing Club
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Saturday 21 November | 9.00am-12.00pm AEDT
Discover Sailing Day
Frankston Yacht Club
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Sunday 22 November | 12.00pm-5.00pm AEDT
Free Sailing Discover Day
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
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Sunday 29 November | 9.00am-12.00pm AEDT
Discover Sailing Session
Beaumaris Yacht Club
Western Australia
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Sunday 1 November-Sunday 20 December | Sundays, 10.00am-3.00pm AWST
Sunday Sailing Spring 2026
Carnarvon Yacht Club
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Saturday 7 November | 10.00am-12.00pm AWST
SOPYC Discover Sailing Day - Keelboats
South of Perth Yacht Club
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Sunday 15 November | 10.00am-3.00pm AWST
Discover Sailing Day
Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club
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Sunday 22 November | 9.00am-1.00pm AWST
Discover Sailing Day 2026
Hillarys Yacht Club
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Saturday 28 November | 10.00am-12.00pm AWST
SOPYC Discover Sailing Day - Keelboats and Tackers
South of Perth Yacht Club
Find an event near you
Whether you are trying sailing for the first time, introducing the kids to the sport or seeing what your local club has to offer, November is the perfect time to get involved. VIEW ALL DISCOVER SAILING EVENTS
