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Sail Melbourne returns to Port Phillip in 2022

The 2021 Sail Melbourne regatta is set to bring some excitement and on-water action to kick off the calendar year of racing. Held from 12th January 2022 until 17th January 2022, sailors are looking forward to making up for lost time on Port Phillip following the cancellation of the event in 2021 due to COVID. Hosted jointly by the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria and Royal Brighton Yacht Club and supported by Mordialloc Sailing Club, Black Rock Yacht Club and Hobson’s Bay Yacht Club, the event w

Thu 23 Dec 2021

Olympic Sailing Returns to Port Phillip this January

This summer will see the return of Australia’s the pinnacle Olympic and invited class regatta, Sail Melbourne on Port Phillip. The event will run from 13-17 January 2022, supported by the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria and Royal Brighton Yacht Club.

Mon 23 Aug 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.

Thu 08 Apr 2021

Sail Melbourne 2021 Regatta Cancelled

Unfortunately the club has had to make the decision to cancel the regatta after having being identified as a COVID-19 public exposure site.

Fri 01 Jan 2021

Sail Melbourne – Pre-Coaching Clinics, Class Specific and Race Official Forums

Before and during Sail Melbourne Australian Sailing with Royal Brighton Yacht Club is running a number of Clinics and Forums.

Thu 17 Dec 2020

Australian Para Sailing Championships to be held at 2021 Sail Melbourne

The 2021 Australian Para Sailing Championships will be held as part of an Inclusive Classes Regatta at Sail Melbourne from January 16 – 19 January.

Mon 14 Dec 2020

Notice of Race Published & Entries Are Open for Sail Melbourne 2021

Sail Melbourne Next Gen will run from 11 - 14 January 2021 for the Optimist, O’Pen Skiff, Minnow and Cadet Classes. Sail Melbourne will run from 16 - 20 January 2021 for the Olympic and Invited Classes. Both events will be hosted by Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC).

Wed 02 Dec 2020

Aspiring Olympians Impress at Sail Melbourne International

From Melbourne to Tokyo: Six months out from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Sail Melbourne International 2020 saw the worldâ€™s best sailors wrapping up the five-day event with a light wind day on Port Phillip Bay on Tuesday

Tue 21 Jan 2020

Wet and Wild Penultimate Day of Sail Melbourne International (17-21 January 2020)

It was a challenging day for sailors and race management alike with multiple storm fronts passing through Melbourne on the penultimate day of Sail Melbourne International making for another wild and fun day for the majority of the classes.

Mon 20 Jan 2020

Late Rumbles Shake Up Day 3 of Sail Melbourne International

Despite a huge storm front battering Port Phillip in the early afternoon, most classes were able to complete a full slate of racing on day three of Sail Melbourne International on Sunday.

Sun 19 Jan 2020

Cracking Day at Sail Melbourne International Day Two

Port Phillip delivered another cracking day for the second day of racing at the 2020 edition of Sail Melbourne International.

Sat 18 Jan 2020

Sail Melbourne International Pushing the Limits On Day One

With wind limits on the edge, conditions on day one of Sail Melbourne International 2020 provided many competitors with a wild, windy and challenging day on Port Phillip Bay.

Fri 17 Jan 2020

The 2020 Road to Tokyo and Paris 2024 goes via Sail Melbourne

Sail Melbourne International starts today (17 â€“ 21 January 2020) and189 days out from the Tokyo Olympic Games, the worldâ€™s best sailors from 25 countries and all-around Australia will battle it out on Port Phillip in another world-class sailing event of the 2020 Melbourne Summer of Sailing series.

Fri 17 Jan 2020

Australian Kitefoiling Championships Part of Sail Melbourne

The 2020 Australian Kitefoiling Championships are kicking off this Friday (17thÂ of January, 2020) at Brighton Beach, Victoria as part of Sail Melbourne International.

Thu 16 Jan 2020

2020 Australian 505 Championship at Royal Brighton Yacht Club

In what is the first of many international 5O5 open events around the world in the coming year, the 2020 505 Australian Open Championship will take place January 16-21, 2020 as part of Sail Melbourne International.

Thu 16 Jan 2020

National Youth Champions decided after final day of racing abandoned

Racing was abandoned on the final day of the Australian Youth Championships at Sorrento Sailing and Couta Boat Club (SSCBC)Â afterÂ the race committee had continuously monitored the conditions throughout the day in an effort to get the competitors on the water.

Tue 14 Jan 2020

Bushfire Fundraiser at the 2020 Australian Youth Championships Closing Ceremony

In support of those impacted by the ongoing bushfires around the country, Australian Sailing and the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club will be hosting a fundraising auction during the Presentation Ceremony of the 2020 Australian Youth Championships on Tuesday evening, 14 January.

Mon 13 Jan 2020

Australiaâ€™s Brightest Young Sailors Converge on Sorrento for 2020 Youth Championships in Record Numbers

Competitors have begun to arrive from around Australia and the world for the largest ever Australian Youth Championships at Sorrento Sailing and Couta Boat Club (SSCBC) in Melbourne.

Fri 10 Jan 2020

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