Australian Sailing - NSW & ACT

23/06/2026

Congratulations to the finalists in the 2026 Community Sport Awards by Sport NSW! These awards recognise the many clubs, volunteers, administrators and officials who support grassroots sport across New South Wales. We have three finalists from the NSW Sailing community:

⛵️ Julia Hornsby, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC.
Julia was recognised as Australian Sailing's Volunteer of the Year in 2025, for her work in leading the delivery of the 2025 HANSA & Para World Sailing Championship.

⛵️ Makenzie Mayne, Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club
Recognised at the NSW & ACT Sailing Awards as the 2025 Instructor of the Year, Makenzie has led Discover Sailing programs at LC12'SSC, inspiring a new generation of sailors to find their love of the sport.

⛵️ Jacqui Ellis, Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Jacqui was presented the Australian Sailing Sports Proffessional of the Year award in 2025, in recognition of her work in developing programs and pathways to support greater participation and retention in Sailing in the Newcastle area.

23/06/2026

🤩 Discover Sailing Day Marketing Resources Now Available 🤩

With Discover Sailing Month set to return this November, now is the time for clubs and Discover Sailing Centres to start planning their Discover Sailing Day events.

To support promotion, a brand-new suite of marketing resources is now available, designed to make it easier to create engaging, consistent and effective materials across all channels, including:

• Editable Canva templates (posters, flyers, social media tiles and story templates)
• Promotional video
• Teardrop banners
• Marketing guides and checklists

https://www.sailing.org.au/news/discover-sailing-day-marketing-resources-now-available

23/06/2026

Officiating in Radio Sailing ⛵️

Radio sailing is a rapidly growing discipline of sailing, offering participants a short, high-octane version of the sport with low barriers to entry, great social opportunities, and intense competition.

Due to recent rapid growth, the Australian Radio Yachting Association (ARYA) is keen to expand the number of officials in the discipline, particularly judges and umpires.

Ready to get involved? Check out the link below 👇🏼

Radio sailing is growing quickly in popularity, with big fleets of boats racing regularly at clubs around the country. What does that mean for officials?

17/06/2026

October will be a busy month for youth sailing ⛵ with NOT ONE BUT TWO Australian Sailing Zhik Youth Sail events across NSW & ACT!! 🏆

📍 Zhik Youth Sail NSW will once again head back to Toronto Amateur Sailing Club on Lake Macquarie, bringing together young sailors, coaches and race officials from across the east coast of Australia. Last year’s event saw over 300 youth sailors participate in the Coaching Clinic, Green Fleet and NSW Youth Championship. We can’t wait to see the fleets back on the water from Wednesday 30 September to Monday 5 October.

📍 And for the first time ever, Zhik Youth Sail is setting sail in the nation’s capital! Zhik Youth Sail ACT will be co-hosted by Canberra Yacht Club and YMCA of Canberra Sailing Club from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October. This new event brings more opportunities for regional youth sailors to get involved, learn and connect with other participants.

Whether you’re a Green Fleet sailor starting your competitive journey in sailing, or an experienced racer at the top of your game, Zhik Youth Sail events are all about:
⛵ Developing your racing experience
⛵ Learning from coaches
⛵ Building confidence on the water
⛵ And making lifelong friends!

Mark your calendars, share with your mates, book your travel, and stand by for entries to open in July!



Office of Sport Sport and Recreation - ACT Government Zhik

17/06/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! 📆
Join us on Saturday 27th of June at YMCA of Canberra Sailing Club for the 2026 ACT Sailing Summit.

The ACT Sailing Summit is a must-attend event for club leaders, class associations, and anyone passionate about the future of our sport. It is also a great way to connect and collaborate with the sailing community.
Register for the Sailing Summit here 👇

https://www.sailing.org.au/events/330257

Canberra Yacht Club Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts
Ymca Sailing Club

17/06/2026

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Technical Inspections 📑

Organising Authorities are increasingly recognising the advantages of establishing a Technical Committee (TC). The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has demonstrated leadership in this regard by appointing a TC for their offshore races.

This report is based on the outcomes of the pre-race inspections conducted prior to the 2025 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

Read the full article here 👇🏼

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Out of the 104 boats entered in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, 46 were selected for inspection with 40% of those presenting various issues.

15/06/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! ⏰
🌟UMPIRE COURSE 🌟
When: 23, 24 & 27 June
Where: Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia
Time: 23 & 24th 18:00 - 20:00 & 27 8:00-17:00
Register: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/353493

11/06/2026

🌟KEELBOAT RACING INSTRUCTOR COURSE🌟
When: 27-28th June
Where: Pacific Sailing School
Time: 8:30- 17:00
Register: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/351523

10/06/2026

The 2026 East Coast Championships took place over the weekend with almost 200 sailors converging on Sydney Harbour.

Organised by the NSW International Optimist Dinghy Association and hosted by Woollahra Sailing Club, the championship brought together competitors from across the East Coast, including a strong contingent from Queensland, to compete in Optimist Green Fleet, Intermediate Optimist, Open Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, 29er and 49er classes.

🔗 Read the article here: https://shorturl.at/385ml

10/06/2026

⏰LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! ⏰
NSW Training in Focus – live event! ⛵

Hear from industry experts, Senior Instructors, Chief Instructors and Australian Sailing Staff as they share best practice ideas and techniques helping to develop skills, capacity and further enhance your club participation and training outcomes.

Accredited Instructors who attend a Training in Focus – Live event may use their participation to demonstrate ongoing instructor currency through professional development, supporting their reaccreditation when it falls due.

Find out more and register 👇
https://www.sailing.org.au/events/333981