News - Australian Sailing

Podiums aplenty on final day of Sail Brisbane

The final day of Sail Brisbane 2024 saw 15 podiums decided on a light day in Manly Harbour, with sailors pushing until the very last race in an effort to finish the regatta on a high.

National QLD QLD Club Events

Sat 21 Dec 2024

Manly Harbour delivers glamour conditions on penultimate day of Sail Brisbane

Glamour conditions saw all classes take to the water on the second-to-last day of Sail Brisbane 2024, with sailors as young as seven launching alongside Paris Olympians, all determined to make the most of the full schedule.

National QLD QLD Club Events

Fri 20 Dec 2024

Foiling podiums decided at halfway mark of Sail Brisbane 2024

The third day of Sail Brisbane 2024 saw high winds mark the halfway point of the regatta, with racing in several classes once again affected by the extreme conditions.

National QLD QLD Club Events

Thu 19 Dec 2024

Sydney Harbour Friday Twilight Inquiry

Australian Sailing has resolved to hold an inquiry into the collision that occurred during the Sydney Harbour Friday Twilight Series on 6 December 2024. Nicola Wakefield Evans AM has accepted the invitation to chair the Sydney Harbour Friday Twilight Series Inquiry Committee. Other members of the committee will include representatives from RANSA and SASC and independent members appointed by Australian Sailing.

NSW National

Thu 19 Dec 2024

Unstable conditions impact second day of Sail Brisbane 2024

Unstable conditions saw racing postponed on the second day of Sail Brisbane 2024, with lightning and afternoon wind of up to 30 knots ensuring boats remained safely on shore under an AP over A.

National QLD QLD Club Events

Wed 18 Dec 2024

2025 Youth Squad – Round One Coach Announcement

Australian Sailing is thrilled to announce the first three coaches selected for the Youth Squad camp

National Youth

Wed 18 Dec 2024

260 sailors take to Manly Harbour for Sail Brisbane

The iconic Sail Brisbane regatta has returned to Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) in style, with more than 260 sailors from around the country racing across 22 classes over the five-day regatta.

National Queensland Queensland Club Events

Wed 18 Dec 2024

Five things you need to know about Sail Brisbane

Moreton Bay will play host to hundreds of sailors this week when Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) and Australian Sailing co-host one of Australia’s premier Olympic and Invited class regattas, Sail Brisbane.

National QLD QLD Club Events

Mon 16 Dec 2024

Dedicated and decorated: David Brookes awarded Official of the Year

After serving as the Deputy Principal Race Officer at the Paris Olympics, esteemed official David Brookes was recently celebrated at the Australian Sailing Awards when he was announced as Official of the Year.

National QLD

Fri 13 Dec 2024

Club in Focus - Toronto Amateur Sailing Club

Located on the western side of Lake Macquarie in Regatta Park, Toronto Amateur Sailing Club (TASC) is a community-minded club with a goal to foster and encourage sailing in their local region.

National NSW NSW Club Club In Focus

Thu 12 Dec 2024

Australian Sailing launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy

Australian Sailing is pleased to present its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy for 2025-2028. Designed to communicate Australian Sailing’s strategic plan and wholesale commitment to increasing access to sailing, championing diversity and creating inclusive and welcoming environments for everyone, the DEI Strategy unveils a vision for an inclusive future within the sport.

National Participation Training SheSails NSW QLD NT WA SA VIC TAS ACT

Thu 12 Dec 2024

2024 Club Survey Insights

The Australian Sailing Club Survey remains a useful tool to “check in” with clubs in a robust manner, to capture a collective view along with valued feedback. The information that is gathered results in more targeted and focused outcomes for sailing, and most importantly your club.

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Tue 10 Dec 2024

Champions crowned on final day of Sail Sydney 2024

The final day of Sail Sydney 2024 saw a light to moderate north-easterly breeze dominate the forecast, as sailors finalised their campaigns across Rose Bay and Botany Bay.

National NSW NSW Club Events

Mon 09 Dec 2024

2024 Australian Sailing Club Survey results

Overall, the process of conducting the 2024 Club Survey has been successful. We received 149 unique responses (down from 197 in 2023) which represents 42% of clubs nationally.

National

Sun 08 Dec 2024

Sail Sydney recognises top sailors on penultimate day of regatta

Following yesterday’s downpour, this morning’s sunny skies were a welcome sight for sailors on day three of Sail Sydney, where final results in several classes were decided across Woollahra Sailing Club (WSC) and Georges River Sailing Club (GRSC).

National NSW NSW Club Events

Sun 08 Dec 2024

Invited classes join Olympic boats on second day of Sail Sydney

The second day of Sail Sydney welcomed all classes to Rose Bay and Botany Bay, with spirits high despite the consistent rain and challenging conditions.

National NSW NSW Club Events

Sat 07 Dec 2024

Fleets launch into action on first day of Sail Sydney

More than 230 boats are off and racing at Sail Sydney 2024, with sailors putting their best foot forward on day one in an attempt to claim the early advantage.

National NSW NSW Club Events

Fri 06 Dec 2024

Sydney Harbour to host Olympians and the next generation at Sail Sydney

Just months after Australia’s success in Marseille at the 2024 Olympic Games, local Olympians and up-and-coming young sailors will return to Sydney Harbour from today for one of Australia’s premier 'off the beach' regattas, Sail Sydney.

National NSW NSW News

Fri 06 Dec 2024