Australian Sailing - Victoria

Registrations for the 2026 Victorian Sailing Summit close tomorrow.

Come along to Parkdale Yacht Club on Saturday 13th June.

Don't miss out on the updates regarding the new Participation Strategy for sailing across the country, SailLAB, hear from members of our sailing community surrounding building participation and a presentation from Proud2Play. Attendees will also get the opportunity to hear from and meet members of the AS Board and Senior Leadership Team.

Register for the Sailing Summit via the link below 👇

https://www.sailing.org.au/events/336412

Australian Sailing is proud to announce the members of the 2026 RAP Working Group 🙌

Congratulations to Alice Endersbee, Benjamin Pullin, Conor Nicholas OLY, Bethany Sherry, Matthew Williams, Aron Gavin, Jordan Roberts, Ethen Oates, Maddy Salter, and Maria Bikos.

The RAP Working Group will begin meeting in the coming weeks to develop a formal Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for endorsement by Reconciliation Australia. The plan will focus on key areas including cultural awareness, community partnerships, and creating pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to participate and thrive in sailing.

We look forward to supporting the group as they help shape a more inclusive future for our sport.

Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta kicks off Friday

Thirty-six all-female crews are arriving in Melbourne ready to challenge for the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), to be held on Port Phillip over the King’s Birthday weekend from 5-8 June, 2026 and hosted by Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron.

To read more on the 2026 AWKR click the link below 👇
https://www.sailing.org.au/news/australian-womens-keelboat-regatta-kicks-off-friday

📢 Nominations are now open for the 2026 State and National Sailing Awards 🏆

The Australian Sailing Awards are the peak awards for sailing in Australia and are a celebration of those who have excelled at a local, state, and national level over the past 12 months.

It is easier than ever to nominate for an Award, with our helpful "Prepare your Nomination" page full of all the info you need to make sure your club's outstanding performances and contributors are recognised on the big stage 👇

Nominations Open for 2026 Australian Sailing State and National Awards Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Sailing State and National Awards

Don't miss out on attending the 2026 Victorian Sailing Summit on Saturday 13th June at Parkdale Yacht Club! Registrations close on Monday 8th June.

The VIC Sailing Summit is a must attend event for club leaders, volunteers, and anyone passionate about the future of our sport. It is also a great way to connect and collaborate with the sailing community.

The agenda includes:
⛵ Participation Plan
⛵ SailLAB
⛵ Participation Panels
⛵ Proud2Play
⛵ Australian Sailing Update
⛵ Meet with AS Board and Senior Leadership

Register for the Sailing Summit today via the link below 👇
https://www.sailing.org.au/events/336412

VIC General Manager Update - June 2026!

The latest news and updates from Australian Sailing's VIC General Manager - Rod Austin.

⛵️ Club Engagement & Support
⛵️ Participation & Discover Sailing Growth
⛵️ Major Events & Pathway Development
⛵️ Volunteers, Officials & Instructor Development
⛵️ Strategic Opportunities & Challenges

To read the June update click the link below 👇
https://www.sailing.org.au/news/general-manager-victoria-update-june-2026

📣 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OPEN | WingFoil 🇦🇺

The Australian Sailing Team welcomes the recent announcement that WingFoil has been included in the 2027 World Sailing Championships Test Event in Gdynia, Poland, from 14–19 July 2026.

Australian Sailing is now seeking Expressions of Interest from athletes wishing to be considered for selection 🗓️ EOI submissions close: 5:00pm (AEST), 11 June 2026

Find the selection criteria and submit your EOI here 👇
https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/austsailteam/files/nr3rjkykno5hxlnd.pdf

📸 CREDIT Australian Wing Foil Racing

Australia Victorian International Optimist dinghy sailors' post-pandemic battles

The COVID years left a deep mark on junior sailing across Melbourne and Victoria. As the world’s longest locked-down city emerged from the pandemic in 2023, the effects quickly became visible within the Optimist sailing community. Large groups of sailors were aging out of the class almost at once, while far fewer young sailors were coming through to replace them. Fleet numbers dropped, momentum slowed, and many clubs across the bay felt the impact.

Click the link below to see how VIODA went into action to rebuild the grassroots fleet 👇
https://www.sailing.org.au/news/australia-vic-intl-optimist-dinghy-sailors-post-pandemic-battles