News - Australian Sailing

Team Australia Challenge applications open for Women’s and Youth America’s Cup sailors - CLOSING SOON

With the Team Australia Challenge (TAC) confirmed to race in the Youth and Women’s America’s Cup in Barcelona 2024, local organisers have been receiving expressions of interest from around the country online – with the application period due to close on May 31st.

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Tue 16 May 2023

Sailing Summit Success in Queensland

There was something for everyone at this year's Sailing Summit, with Australian Sailing President Alistair Murray AM and CEO Ben Houston in attendance on day one, providing a full update on Australian Sailing's plan to continue supporting clubs and growing the sport of Sailing.

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Thu 11 May 2023

Rex sets new record in Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race

Dale Mitchell and his crew on Rex, the ORMA 60 multihull from Queensland, early this morning broke the multihull record in the 2023 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race - by 5 seconds – it seemed to suit the occasion – April Fools’ Day!

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Sat 01 Apr 2023

Light and challenging Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race

A lovely 8-10 knot westerly marked the start of the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s 37th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race, when it started off Barrenjoey Headland at 1pm today, the fleet cracking spinnakers at the start in glorious sunshine.

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Fri 31 Mar 2023

Andoo Comanche and Rex to chase Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race records

When the gun fires sending the fleet on its way in the 2023 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race at 1pm, on Friday 31 March, Andoo Comanche’s crew will be chasing the race record of 17 hours 10 minutes 31 seconds, set by Black Jack just last year.

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Tue 28 Mar 2023

Pallas Capital TP52 Gold Cup: Matador to defend title

Act 1 of the 2023 Pallas Capital TP52 Gold Cup series will be hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia this weekend when David Doherty and his Matador team will be back to defend the overall title they won last year.

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Wed 22 Mar 2023

Ronstan-Coopers Brewery 2023 Fireball Australian Championships: winners throw down the challenge!

Ronstan-Coopers Brewery 2023 Fireball Australian Championships opportunity for Australian Fireballers to prepare for 2024 Fireball Worlds in Australia.

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Tue 21 Mar 2023

All-Female Team Changing the Game in the McConaghy 38 Competition

An inspiring group of women from all walks of life have teamed up to compete in the 2023 McConaghy 38 (MC38) competition, making waves as the first all-women’s team to challenge in the class.

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Thu 16 Mar 2023

Meet the Teams competing at the Flying 15 Worlds

Competitors are arriving from all over the world to compete at the 2023 Flying Fifteen World Championship to be sailed at Fremantle in West Australia.

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Tue 28 Feb 2023

Assess your club’s progress on the National Integrity Framework

Since Australian Sailing adopted the National Integrity Framework (NIF) on 31 March 2022, clubs around Australia have made fantastic progress on implementing the NIF and improving their integrity management. As we approach the first anniversary of the NIF implementation, it’s a good time to review your club’s progress and find any areas for improvement.

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Wed 15 Feb 2023

62nd Heron National Championship A Success

The 62nd Heron National Championship regatta was held at Largs Bay Sailing Club (SA) from 5-11 January 2023. 32 boats from five states and territories attended.

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Fri 13 Jan 2023

Club in Focus: Keppel Bay Sailing Club

Located on the beautiful Anzac Parade in Yeppoon, Keppel Bay Sailing Club (KBSC) is a lively organisation that has grown to preserve and support the community and sporting clubs of the Capricorn Coast.

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Tue 10 Jan 2023

Australian Sailing Launches New Safety Hub

In the lead up to the summer sailing season, Australian Sailing has launched a new online Safety Hub which combines practicality with accessibility.

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Wed 21 Dec 2022

How are integrity complaints made?

The Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy has been designed to ensure integrity complaints are dealt with efficiently and that participants in sailing have confidence that prohibited conduct will be resolved using the most appropriate process.

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Thu 01 Dec 2022

Preparations in full swing for 50th Melbourne to Hobart

Preparations are in full swing for the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) 50th Melbourne to Hobart, as entrants make their final preparations for the ‘Westcoaster’ as it is colloquially known, which starts on 27 December at 12pm from Portsea Pier on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Thu 17 Nov 2022

Anti-Doping for Athletes and Coaches

Education of athletes and coaches is key to protecting the health and wellbeing of athletes and upholding the integrity of Australian sport. Online courses are available to help achieve this.

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Fri 14 Oct 2022

Finalists Announced for the 2022 Queensland Sailing Awards

We are pleased to announce the finalists of the 2022 Queensland Sailing Awards. Nominations have come from clubs big and small and from all across Queensland. They include Australian Sailing Team members, volunteers who put in incredible hours to help their club, professionals who are working for our sport and the promoters who use technology and new platforms to make sure we hear about sailing.

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Wed 17 Aug 2022

The Future is Now – Performance Pathways preparing champions

Launched in 2021, The Australian Sailing (AS) Performance Pathway represents the progression from competitive club sailing to the Australian Sailing Team for Olympic and Olympic pathway classes.

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Mon 11 Jul 2022