Canberra Yacht Club

Zhik Youth Sail is coming to Canberra! ⛵

For the first time ever, Zhik Youth Sail ACT will take over Lake Burley Griffin from 9 to 11 October, bringing three days of coaching, racing and youth sailing development to the nation’s capital.

Co-hosted by Canberra Yacht Club and YMCA of Canberra Sailing Club, the event has something for sailors across a wide range of experience, from Green Fleet sailors who are brand new to racing through to experienced competitors taking on the ACT Youth Championships.

It is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced coaches, race alongside sailors from across the region and experience a major youth sailing event without having to leave Canberra.

And we want to see a big C*C contingent on the water.

📅 9 to 11 October
📍 Lake Burley Griffin
⏰ Early entry closes 25 September

Register and find out more:
www.sailingyouth.org.au/youth-sail-act/

Are you excited just as much as I am for Youth Sail ACT!! 🙌

Youth Sail are exciting youth regattas, bringing together Junior and Youth sailors from across Australia, for training, development and championship racing. Zhik Youth Sail ACT is focused on growing participation in Junior and Youth classes, developing the skills of sailors, fostering social connection, and building friendship and community among our youth community.

See you there! 👇
www.sailingyouth.org.au/youth-sail-act/
Australian Sailing Zhik Canberra Yacht Club

It was great to have so many of our members come along to our Safety Boat Refresher Night held yesterday!

There were plenty of great questions and discussions throughout the evening, with Mark doing an excellent job taking everyone through the key procedures, equipment and considerations involved in operating our safety boats.

A big thank you to everyone who came along and got involved. It’s fantastic to see so many members continuing to build their skills and help support safe sailing at C*C.

We’re looking forward to putting it all into practice on the water this Sunday morning! ⛵️

Spring has sprung, the wait is done,
The boats are back and racing’s begun.
With 8 knots northwest and 19 degrees,
Sunday’s looking pretty good on the breeze. ⛵️

The 2026–27 Club racing season officially gets underway this Sunday, 6 September, with Race 1 of the Commerce Management Services Pointscore Series starting at 2:00pm.

The current forecast is looking great for the first race of the season, with partly cloudy conditions, a top of 19°C and around 8 knots from the northwest at start time.

A big thank you to Commerce Management Services for their continued support of Club racing at C*C.

See you on the water Sunday!

We’re incredibly proud to see Canberra Yacht Club represented across four categories in the 2026 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards.

This year, C*C is a finalist for:

• Club of the Year – Category A
• SheSails Award – Canberra Yacht Club SheSails
• Official of the Year – Gerry Brooks and John Whitfield
• Volunteer of the Year – Gerry Brooks

A huge congratulations and thank you to Gerry and John. The time, knowledge and commitment you both give to sailing and to our club is enormous, and it’s fantastic to see that contribution recognised, with John representing both C*C and Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia in the Official of the Year category.

We’re incredibly proud to see our SheSails program and the Club as a whole recognised as well. These nominations reflect the efforts of the many members, volunteers, instructors, staff and supporters who give so much to C*C throughout the year.

Thank you to Australian Sailing - NSW & ACT for the recognition and for continuing to celebrate the people and clubs that contribute so much to our sport.

Finally, congratulations and best of luck to all of the finalists from across NSW and the ACT. We’re looking forward to celebrating with everyone at the Awards!

A great result for Canberra Yacht Club, being named a finalist for Club of the Year – Category A at the 2026 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards!

This recognition reflects the contribution of our members, volunteers, staff and wider C*C community who put so much into the Club throughout the year.

Congratulations to our fellow finalists -

Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club

we look forward to the Awards Night in September!

NSW & ACT SAILING AWARDS - FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT!

Congratulations to the member clubs recognised as finalists in Club of the Year - Category A for 2026!

⛵ Canberra Yacht Club
⛵ Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia
⛵ Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
⛵ Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club

Who will be the winner ❓

Join us at the 2026 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards Presentation at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron on Saturday 19 September. Purchase your tickets here: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/364571

Great news for Canberra Yacht Club!

We’re proud to be named a finalist for the 2026 NSW & ACT SheSails Award.

A huge thank you to everyone who has helped make SheSails at C*C such a success. Our participants, instructors, volunteers and everyone behind the scenes who continues to support the program.

Congratulations to all the finalists.
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
NSW International Optimist Dinghy Association
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC

We look forward to the Awards in September!

NSW & ACT SAILING AWARDS - FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT!

Congratulations to the following deserving nominees, who have been selected as finalists for the NSW & ACT Sailing Awards in 2026.

SheSails Award:
Canberra Yacht Club
RSYS Ladies of the Sea Coaching Regatta - Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
NSW International Optimist Dinghy Association
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC

Who will be the winner ❓
Join us at the 2026 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards Presentation at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron on Saturday 19 September. Purchase your tickets here: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/364571

Another fantastic recognition for Canberra Yacht Club, with Gerry Brooks named as a finalist for Volunteer of the Year at the 2026 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards!

Gerry’s contribution to C*C is enormous. From countless weekends on the water to supporting club racing, regattas and major events, he has dedicated an incredible amount of time and energy to our sailing community.

A very well-deserved recognition for one of C*C’s most committed volunteers.

Congratulations Gerry, and best of luck at the awards night on 19 September! 👏

NSW & ACT SAILING AWARDS - FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT!

Congratulations to the following deserving nominees, who have been selected as finalists for the NSW & ACT Sailing Awards in 2026.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

⭐Gerry Brooks Canberra Yacht Club
⭐Jackie Sapir Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia
⭐Mark Hooper Georges River Sailing Club
⭐Sean Wong Saltwater Veterans

Who will be the winner❓

Join us at the 2026 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards Presentation at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron on Saturday 19 September. Purchase your tickets here: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/364571

A fantastic achievement for Canberra Yacht Club, with Gerry Brooks and John Whitfield both named as finalists for Official of the Year at the 2026 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards!

Both Gerry and John have made an enormous contribution to sailing at C*C, giving countless hours to our racing programs, major events and the wider sailing community.

It’s fantastic to see two of our own recognised among the finalists for this award.

Congratulations Gerry and John — a thoroughly deserved recognition. We’re very proud to have you representing C*C! 👏

NSW & ACT SAILING AWARDS - FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT!

Congratulations to the following deserving nominees, who have been selected as finalists for the NSW & ACT Sailing Awards in 2026.

Official of the Year:
Evan McHugh Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club & Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto
Gerry Brooks Canberra Yacht Club
John Whitfield Canberra Yacht Club & Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia

Who will be the winner ❓
Join us at the 2026 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards Presentation at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron on Saturday 19 September. Purchase your tickets here: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/364571