News - Australian Sailing

TIME TO HIT THE WATER - The Ice Breaker Regatta

The Ice Breaker Regatta is the most important sailing regatta to kick off the sailing season in Central Victoria. All sailors are welcome for great sailing, true country hospitality and one of our states most picturesque locations. The 2022 Ice Breaker aims to be a memorable experience for all sailors, as well as their families and friends with plenty of activities and fun planned for the weekend.

VIC Victoria

Tue 04 Oct 2022

Victorian Laser youth sailors in major overseas events

This July and August seven Laser sailors under 19 years of age from Victoria are competing in three World Championship level events for youth in Europe and the United States. They have undertaken Victorian Laser Association training programs in the first half of 2022, and have travelling coaches and parents supporting them as part of Australian youth teams.

VIC Victoria

Mon 01 Aug 2022

First KISS Webinar leads off the great KISS journey

Here at Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club, under the helm of a new Chair, Lee Renfree, we don’t shy from asking ourselves the tough questions and putting in the hard yards to achieve real change.

VIC Victoria

Wed 25 May 2022

Double-handed Ryujin wins Apollo Bay Race

Sailed double-handed by owner Alex Toomey and crew-mate Andrew Hibbert, Ryujin has won the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) 2022 Apollo Bay Race, in which Margaret Rintoul V (Damien King) took line honours in a close race across the board.

VIC Victoria

Mon 16 May 2022

Melbourne set to host the 2024 Tasar World Championships

Sandringham Yacht Club will host the 2024 Tasar World Championships in Melbourne, Australia. This hugely popular and highly competitive class will be taking to the waters of Port Phillip from 28 to 31 December 2023 for the Australian National Championships and will follow this up with the main event - their World Championship from 2 to 9 January 2024.

VIC Victoria

Mon 16 May 2022

A KISS to Build a Dream on

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club (QCYC) has launched their KISS (Keelboat Introduction for Sailing Savvy) program pitched to female sailors and providing a supportive learning environment to inspire them to create their own sailing dreams. Structured as a series of six webinars, one in-person workshop and an on-water passage from clubs around Port Phillip on 30 July 2022, The first KISS webinar “Getting the Most Out of It” kicks off Tuesday 17 May 1900hrs, Register now to start your journey.

VIC Victoria

Mon 09 May 2022

Ginan 50th entry for 50th Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race

Expectations and entries are running high as the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) prepares to host its 50th Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race, with Cam McKenzie and Nigel Jones’ recently purchased J/111, Ginan, marking the occasion by being the 50th entry.

VIC Victoria TAS Tasmania

Thu 28 Apr 2022

Queenscliff Cup Easter Regatta 2022 celebrates female sailors

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club hosted their annual Queenscliff Cup regatta over Easter 2022 weekend, this year with the inclusion of a two-race series for female helms within the racing program, the inaugural Commodore’s Trophy.

VIC Victoria

Tue 26 Apr 2022

GO OUT "BEYOND THE BAY" LIVE THE DREAM WITH CONFIDENCE.

Starting in May, the Beyond the Bay program is designed for those boat owners and crew who want to extend their sailing experience to the offshore environment.

VIC Victoria

Mon 25 Apr 2022

Vertigo wins ORCV Bass Strait race.

Tim Olding's Summit 35 Vertigo, won the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) 55 nm West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race on a perfect sailing day. The win puts Vertigo in second position behind Jeff Sloan’s Archambault A35 Archie in the ORCV Coastal Championship Series leading into the final race, the popular 52 nm Apollo Bay race on 14th May.

VIC Victoria

Mon 25 Apr 2022

Passengers to Participants - sealed with a KISS

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club has joined forces with the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria and Australian Sailing She Sails Victoria with an exciting new initiative for women’s sailing.

VIC Victoria

Tue 12 Apr 2022

OutThere Sailing

Are you or your friends looking for things to keep your teenage occupied these Easter school holidays?

VIC Victoria

Mon 04 Apr 2022

Victoria COVID update - 10th June 2021

An update on the restrictions that will in effect from tonight at 11.59pm (Thursday 10th of June). Please note it was stressed that the intent of these restrictions is to reduce unnecessary movement to prevent the spread of the virus.

VIC Club News COVID-19 Victoria

Thu 10 Jun 2021

The Huddle hits the water OutThere Sailing style!

Melbourne’s Albert Park Lake was abuzz with excitement and interest last Friday, as NMFC Huddle Holidays participants were treated to a special OutThere Sailing experience.

National Victoria

Tue 20 Apr 2021

Sail Melbourne’s New Joint Venture

Sail Melbourne the premier Olympic and Invited Classes Regatta, will be hosted in 2022 by Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC) and Royal Yacht Club of Victoria (RYCV) on January 13th -17th.

National Victoria

Fri 09 Apr 2021

COVID UPDATE: Victoria

Please see below an update on the latest covid advice for sports clubs from the 26th of March 2021.

VIC Club News COVID-19 Victoria

Wed 31 Mar 2021

2021 Victorian Junior Carnival

Mornington Yacht Club is hosting the fourth Victorian Junior Carnival on Saturday 13th February 2021. This new carnival is designed to be a fun event to promote the transition of young children from learn to sail programs to lifelong sailing.

Vic Club News VIC Youth Victoria

Wed 13 Jan 2021

St John Ambulance Victoria - virtual first-aid training

Fully accredited, trainer delivered, online in real time. Learn to save a life and maintain compliance from home, anywhere in Victoria.

VIC Club News Victoria

Wed 02 Sep 2020