Discover Sailing Day

A Discover Sailing Day is a great initiative for all clubs to grow participation and membership. Designed to both attract participants to the club on the day, and to send a strong message to the local community throughout the year that clubs are open and ready to welcome new participants!

Discover Sailing Day is FREE for all affiliated sailing clubs and intended to be FREE for participants. All clubs can run a Discover Sailing Day. You do not need to be an accredited Discover Sailing Centre, although that may add some advantages in using qualified instructors and provided accredited learn to sail programs for your participants to register in to continue and grow their new found love for sailing.

To continue in our commitment to increasing participation in clubs, Australian Sailing have created a step-by-step guide to assist with the planning and delivery of your Discover Sailing Day. Along with marketing templates and social media tiles to assist with the promotion of your event. Australian Sailing’s Club Support team are here to support clubs in the planning and executing their own ‘Discover Sailing Day’ event opening their club to the local community to try sailing.

Discover Sailing Day Guide

A step by step handbook for how to run your Discover Sailing Day event.

Click here to download the Discover Sailing Day guide,

Discover Sailing Day - Marketing Resources:

To promote any Discover Sailing Day events, artworks can be customised via the templates featured below.

Poster Template

Clubs can customise this poster with their own event details, images and club logo, then print or share it digitally to promote their Discover Sailing Day.

How to use the Poster Template

Open the Canva template.
Click the image placeholder and upload your chosen photo.
Position and resize the image as required.
Upload and add your club logo.
Update the text with your club name, event date, time, location and contact details.
Click Share > Download and save your poster as a PDF, PNG or JPEG.

Social Media Template

Clubs can customise these social media graphics with their own event image and details to promote their Discover Sailing Day across social channels.

How to use the Social Media Tile Template

Open the Canva template.
Click the image placeholder and upload your chosen photo.
Position and resize the image as required.
Update the event date and time.
Click Share > Download and save the artwork as a PNG or JPEG.

Leaflet Template

Clubs can customise this leaflet with their own event details, images and club logo for distribution within their club and local community.

How to use the Leaflet Template

Open the Canva template.
Upload your chosen images and club logo.
Replace the placeholder text with your club name, event date, time, location and contact details.
Check all information is correct and adjust the layout if required.
Click Share > Download and save as a PDF for printing or a PNG/JPEG for digital distribution.

Social Story Template

Clubs can customise these Instagram and Facebook Story graphics to promote their Discover Sailing Day event.

How to use the Social Story Template

Open the Canva template.
Upload your chosen image and club logo.
Update the event date and time.
Review the design and make any final adjustments.
Click Share > Download and save as a PNG or JPEG.

Event Cover Template

Clubs can customise this template to create a professional event cover for club's event promotions and event listings.

How to use the Event Cover Template

Open the Canva template.
Upload your chosen image and club logo.
Click Share > Download and save as a PNG or JPEG.

Discover Sailing promotional video

The Discover Sailing 'Have a Go' promotional videos are available for clubs to download and use via their social channels, websites and in-venue screens to promote the various sailing programs.

Discover Sailing Teardrop banner

Teardrop banners provide great outdoor branding and colour at discover sailing events, this artwork can be downloaded and printed at your local officeworks or printer.

Discover Sailing Teardrop Banner

SheSails Discover Sailing Day - Marketing Resources:

Promote your SheSails Discover Sailing Day with these female-focused marketing resources, designed to help clubs attract and engage women and girls. Simply customise the templates with your club logo, images and event details.