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International Talent Set to Challenge at Sail Melbourne

The sailing world is preparing to converge on Melbourne, with only a few days to go until the iconic Sail Melbourne regatta returns to the waters of Port Phillip.

Fri 13 Jan 2023

Strong Winds and Strong Wins to Wrap up Sail Melbourne

Sail Melbourne 2022 wrapped up on Port Phillip today, with a number of classes relying on the final race of the day to decide a winner.

Mon 17 Jan 2022

Para Sailing National Champions decided at Sail Melbourne

Three National Champions were decided at Sail Melbourne today, with the Australia Para Sailing National Championships concluding on another stunning Melbourne day.

Sun 16 Jan 2022

A Wave of Wins for Wearn at Sail Melbourne

Tokyo Olympic champion Matt Wearn has continued his domination of the ILCA 7 class, with the Western Australian posting his sixth straight race win in his return to competition at Sail Melbourne today.

Sat 15 Jan 2022

Heated Racing to Continue the Path to Paris

There was plenty of heat on and off the water on Day 2 of Sail Melbourne 2022, where kiteboards and wing foils took to Port Phillip for their first day of racing in 32-degree temperatures.

Fri 14 Jan 2022

Olympians Return to Racing for Day 1 of Sail Melbourne 2022

Sail Melbourne kicked off today, welcoming the return of several Olympians including Tokyo ILCA 7 Champion, Matt Wearn.

Thu 13 Jan 2022

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