Gold Coast Sailing Academy

06/04/2026

04/11/2022

One of Queensland’s most popular women’s sailing events, the 2022 Mooloolaba Women's Keelboat Regatta filled in 24 hours and gave women experience both on and off-water, with the opportunity to helm or act in leadership roles in event management, admin, promotion, training and club/crew preparation. Congratulations to the Mooloolaba Women’s Keelboat Regatta! 🏆👏

Mooloolaba Yacht Club | SheSails

13/10/2022

13/10/2022

To celebrate International Day of the Girl, we shine the spotlight (and throwback) on the amazing Kay Cottee.

In 1987, and at age 30, Kay set out on her solo circumnavigation. 189 days and 32 minutes later, Kay completed her record breaking journey!

Kay’s courage continues to inspire countless young female sailors across the country and around the world! As yachtswoman and yachtsmen, we owe Kay a debt of gratitude for what she has done for the profile of sailing in Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️

Jessica Watson Kay Cottee

📷 Kay Cottee

12/04/2022

Terrible news. Condolences to her family and friends.

Tunisian sailor Eya Guezguez, who represented her country at the Tokyo Olympics last year, has died aged 17 in an accident during national team training, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced.

06/04/2022

Sailing: The art of fixing stuff in exotic places.

09/02/2022

Passage planning is more than just good seamanship, it is an obligation under SOLAS
https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/sailing-skills/understanding-sea-state-better-passage-planning-62960

Consider sea state - wind and waves - when planning and, as Norman Kean explains, you'll be able to predict and avoid rough waters

27/11/2021

Paper vs Pixels. What is your perspective?

Smartphone applications have permeated yachting in ever increasing ways and yet paper charts still persist. Mike Broughton explains why

18/11/2021

We strongly encourage everyone to get out on our beautiful waterways and enjoy their boating, however we even more strongly encourage everyone to seek training to acquire the skills and knowledge to ensure that everyone returns home safe, every time. You're the skipper, you're responsible.

Australians who've splashed their cash on boats during the pandemic are being urged to register with the coastguard before they race off to fish the thriving reefs of North Queensland.

13/11/2021

Keeping an eye on the finish line for the Southport Yacht Club ocean qualifying race, while patrolling the beach with Southport Surf Club

16/09/2021

Radar is a subject that does not get a lot of hands-on, practical application in South East Queensland. Conditions of restricted visibility are extremely rare, and relatively few boats are equipped with operational equipment. Often simulators are the best teaching tools available in gaining the knowledge necessary to work at Yachtmaster levels. This article is a great summary of the uses and limitations of radar.

The radar is one of the most used equipment systems onboard ships. It is designed for detecting and tracking targets a considerable distance. Let's take a look at 15 things that need to be considered while operating radar on ships.