Transport for NSW is carrying out maintenance work at Rose Bay Wharf from Monday 31 August 2026.  The wharf will be closed during this work until December 2026 and passengers will need to use the old wharf, located 30m to the south. Please note that the old wharf is not fully accessible for passengers with wheelchairs and […]

The 2026 East Coast Championships concluded in spectacular fashion over the King’s Birthday Long Weekend, with 156 boats, more than 30 support RIBs and hundreds of sailors, coaches, officials and families converging on Sydney Harbour for one of Australia’s largest youth sailing regattas.

Following a spectacular opening regatta on Sydney Harbour, the highly anticipated 2026 NSW Optimist Interclub Series is carrying strong momentum into Round 2. After Woollahra Sailing Club successfully hosted Round 1 on 3 May 2026, the state’s premier youth winter sailing development series now heads to the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS) on Sunday, 24 May 2026.

The Club is in a good position with strong growth in our junior and youth sailing programs and stability and continuity within the Board. This provides a strong foundation for long-term planning. In an environment where sailing clubs are facing increasing challenges being proactive is critical to address ongoing structural and cultural change.