Australian Sailing - Queensland

08/06/2026

Last week was packed with activity for the QLD Club Support crew!
From the Teachers Sail Lab workshop to Training in Focus Live, cheering on the Solo Trans Tasman finishers, and plenty of club visits in between — it’s been a busy time on and off the water. ⛵️

Curious about The Australian Sailing STEM SailLab program? Get in touch with us today, or find more information here:
https://www.sailingresources.org.au/saillab

Southport Yacht Club
Solo TransTasman Yacht Challenge

06/06/2026

⏳ Registrations Closing Soon! Don’t Miss Out! ⛵️
The North Sail Coaching Clinic is just around the corner and spots are filling fast!
Join us for an amazing 3-day coaching clinic ahead of the North Sail Regatta. This is your chance to:
✨ Learn from incredible coaches
✨ Build your skills on the water
✨ Have fun and connect with other sailors
Get ready for great coaching, good vibes, and plenty of smiles 😄
👉 Secure your spot now before registrations close!
https://www.sailing.org.au/events/337184

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05/06/2026

⛵ Grow your club with Game Plan!
Australian Sailing is encouraging clubs to take advantage of the ASC’s free online platform, Game Plan. 🚀
Designed for sporting clubs of all sizes, Game Plan helps you:
✅ Review your club operations
✅ Identify strengths and areas for improvement
✅ Build capability for the future
With over 7,000 clubs already on board, it’s a proven way to support volunteers, strengthen leadership, and keep all your important club info in one easy-to-manage place.
Start your journey towards a stronger, more sustainable club today

More information - read the full article here:

Australian Sailing is encouraging clubs to utilise the Australian Sports Commission's (ASC) free online platform, Game Plan, to review club operations, identify areas for improvement and build capa...

04/06/2026

Fresh off the dock: The June QLD General Managers Update from Annie Watson has landed!
Here’s what we’re diving into this month 👇
🏆 Award nominations now open
⛵ Sailing Summit highlights
⛵ Instructor upskill program
💻 Website and RevSport updates
🎯 Game Plan
🌟 Discover Sailing Month

Plenty happening across the QLD sailing community!
https://www.sailing.org.au/news/general-manager-queensland-update-june-2026

04/06/2026

🌟 Nominations are now OPEN! 🌟
The 2026 Queensland Sailing Awards are here, and it’s time to celebrate the incredible people and clubs that make our sailing community so great ⛵
With so many fantastic clubs and dedicated members, what better way to show recognition for all your members.
👏 Nominate your club today: https://www.sailing.org.au/community/sailing-awards/

02/06/2026

⛵ We’re excited to welcome Tom Wright, one of Queensland’s leading O’pen Skiff coaches, to Townsville Sailing Club for NorthSail!
Tom brings a wealth of coaching experience, a passion for developing sailors, and a strong background with the O’pen Skiff class.
His energy and knowledge will be a huge asset to the clinic, providing sailors with the opportunity to refine their skills, build confidence, and take their sailing to the next level.
Don't miss out - less than a month to go, register today: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/337184

’penSkiff

01/06/2026

⛵🔥 Only 4 Weeks to Go until NorthSail26! 🔥⛵
NorthSail is just around the corner and we can’t wait to welcome youth sailors to North QLD for an epic coaching clinic and regatta on the water! 🌊
✅ Green Fleet for beginners
✅ Build your skills ahead of NorthSail & Open Skiff States
✅ Get regatta-ready, have fun, and learn from our experienced coaching team

Don’t miss out, get involved and get on the water! 🙌

For full details on the Coaching clinic and regatta head to the Clinic registration page: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/337184

01/06/2026

Upcoming Integrity Webinars 📢

Sport Integrity Australia is launching a new series of webinars to help sporting organisations manage integrity and protect participants.

Upcoming sessions:

🗓️ 8 July 2026 – Handling unreasonable complaint parties
🗓️ 10 September 2026 – What young people need from us (child safety in sport)
🗓️ 14 October 2026 – The 2027 Code (anti-doping updates)
🗓️ 18 November 2026 – Protecting fair play (competition manipulation & wagering)

🔗 Full Article Here - https://www.sailingresources.org.au/news/upcoming-integrity-webinars

31/05/2026

⛵ Another great day delivering the Australian Sailing Instructor Upskill Program at Maroochy Sailing Club on Sunday.
Awesome to work with such passionate TACKERS instructors, taking time to reflect, think big, have fun and sharpen their skills.