2025 ILCA U21 world champions crowned in Ireland
Australian sailors on the podiums after breezy final day at the ILCA Under-21 World champions on Dublin Bay.
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2025 ILCA U21 Worlds – Day 5
The penultimate day of the 2025 ILCA Under-21 World Championships in Dublin Bay sees intense competition as sailors battle for top leaderboard positions.
2025 ILCA U21 Worlds – Day 4
Tight competition unfolds in Dun Laoghaire at the 2025 ILCA Under-21 World Championships as wind challenges sailors in the Gold fleet.
2025 ILCA Under-21 World Championships – Day 3
The ILCA Under 21 World Championships in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland faces challenges on its tough third day as sailors navigate tricky offshore winds.
2025 ILCA Under-21 World Championships – Day 2
Day two of the 2025 ILCA Under-21 World Championships in Dublin Bay saw thrilling racing amidst challenging 25-knot winds and emerging leaders.
Townsville Turbocharges Australia’s Foiling Future
The Australian Sailing Team’s iQFOiL squad trains in Townsville, gearing up for Brisbane 2032 and enhancing Australia’s foiling future.
Silver for Stranksy at ILCA European Championships
Australia’s ILCA squad has wrapped up a testing week of racing at the 2025 ILCA European Championships in Marstrand ,Sweden, with Mara Stransky securing silver in the ILCA6 to headline a strong team performance. The championships delivered a true test…
Australians Ready for ILCA European Showdown
The 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy is set to get underway at the Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club in Marstrand, Sweden with 11 Australians ready to take to the start line. A total of 288 sailors from…
Australian Sailing Team and Element 6 Continue Elite Partnership Towards LA 2028
The Australian Sailing Team’s (AST) ILCA program is built on a legacy of excellence, underpinned by world-class athletes, a strong squad culture, and elite equipment. As the focus shifts to the LA 2028 Olympic Games, the AST is proud to…
Sailing’s Lost Olympic Dream – Honouring the 1980 Yachting Team
In an era where politics overshadowed sport, the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow became a defining moment of sacrifice for many Australian athletes, including the 12 sailors who were selected to represent their country but never got the chance to…
Strong start on LA waters for Australian Sailors
Australia’s top Olympic class sailors have wrapped up a valuable week of racing at the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta in California, gaining firsthand experience at the future venue of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Australian Sailing Team, Technical…
With 3 years to go, Australian Sailors take to Olympic waters
The Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta is set to get begin, marking the first major combined event on the waters of the LA 2028 Olympic Games. As the fourth stop on the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam calendar, the regatta serves…
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta 2025
Long Beach, CA, July 11, 2025 – Over 200 elite athletes from 42 nations (including Australia, with sailors in the Kite and both ILCA fleets) have converged on Long Beach to test their skills on the same waters that will…
Tough conditions test Morris as iQFOiL World Championships wrap up
The iQFOiL World Championships have drawn to a close in Aarhus, Denmark, following a week of light and unpredictable wind that tested both race officials and athletes to the limit. For Australian windsurfer Grae Morris, it was a tough event,…
Grae Morris Takes on the iQFOiL World Championships in Shifty Conditions
Aarhus, Denmark is serving up everything but predictability as the iQFOiL World Championships get underway, and Australian Olympic silver medallist Grae Morris is ready to assert his place at the top of the new Olympic cycle. Morris, who took silver…
AST and B&G extend high-performing partnership
The Australian Sailing Team (AST) has announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with B&G, the world’s leading sailing navigation and instrument specialists, continuing a collaboration that has been critical to the success of the team over the past eight…
Australian Sailing welcomes Malcolm Page OAM as new CEO
Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the appointment of respected sports administrator and dual Olympic gold medallist Malcolm Page OAM OLY as its new Chief Executive Officer. Page brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a celebrated career…
Bronze Breakthrough for Liddell and Brown at Kieler Woche
Brin Liddell and Rhiannan Brown have claimed their first international podium in the Nacra 17 class, securing bronze at Kieler Woche, the third Sailing Grand Slam event of the season. The pair delivered a commanding performance in the medal race,…
Aussies Break into Top 10 at Kiel Week
The first half of Kieler Woche has wrapped up in Germany, with Australian sailors putting themselves to the test in five Olympic classes. Kiel delivered a complete spectrum of conditions for athletes to sharpen their racing skills. Casey Imeneo led the charge…
Kiel Week – Day 4
The Australian Sailing Team have wrapped up day 4 of Kiel Week with another wild and windy day, and the Aussies stepped up to grab their spot in the Medal Races – here’s who’s flying the flag in the finals:…
Kiel Week – Day 3
The Australian Sailing Team are well into Kiel Week and day 3 delivered wind, rain and great racing. The breeze arrived with a bang, giving the ILCA 6, ILCA 7, and 49erFX fleets a wild ride on the water. Unfortunately,…
Kiel Week
German FX trio and Italy’s ILCA-7 double at the top Subtropical sailing conditions with a light but sufficient breeze delighted the athletes on Sunday (June 22) on the second regatta day of Kieler Woche. The Olympic skiffs sorted themselves into…
Support the 2025 Australian Youth Sailing World Championships Team
Australia’s brightest young sailing talent are set to represent the nation when they take to the water at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships (YSWC) in Vilamoura, Portugal from 12–20 December. The YSWC will offer the selected sailors the opportunity…
Australian Sailors Ready to Tackle Kiel Week
Australia’s Olympic class sailors are set to tackle Kiel Week, the third event within the five event Sailing Grand Slam, held in the north of Germany. Now in its 144th year, the iconic regatta is a mainstay of the European…
ZHIK and Australian Sailing renew podium-winning partnership for a fourth Olympic cycle
Zhik and Australian Sailing are proud to celebrate over a decade of partnership, one built on innovation, elite performance and podium success. Since 2013, the collaboration has helped deliver four Olympic gold medals and four silver medals across three Games,…
Top 10 Finishes for Aussie Crews in Challenging European Championship
Australia’s 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 sailors have wrapped up a demanding European Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece, with light winds, lengthy delays, and multiple general recalls pushing teams to their limits throughout the week. In the 49erFX class, Laura Harding…
Day 5 Euros
Both the 49er and Nacra 17 European Championships were secured with one fleet race and one medal race remaining to be sailed. John Gimson with Anna Burnet (GBR) might have been picked to win here in Thessaloniki with their long…
It can be easy to win – Day 2 Euros
Win the start, grab the first shift, consolidate and extend! The winning formula is easy, and those who got ahead took full advantage of an easy course once they got to the front. For everyone else, it was a day…
49er 49erFX and Nacra17 Euros
Light winds marked day 1 of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra17 European Championships being held in Thessaloniki, Greece. In the 49er, Harry Price and Max Paul are top Aussies in 6th place, with a bullet in Race 3 and Laura…
Young Aussie Squad Ready to Shine at European Championships
Australia’s fast boat sailors are set to take on the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships this week in Thessaloniki, Greece. With up to 18 races scheduled over the next six days, it’s set to be a high-intensity regatta. …
Whitehead Back in the Mix with Ninth at Kite Europeans
Australia’s Breiana Whitehead has made a confident return to international competition, finishing ninth overall at the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships in Urla, Türkiye. Eighteen races were held on the Aegean Sea ahead of the Medal Series, providing a true…
Breiana Whitehead Returns to International Competition at 2025 Formula Kite Europeans
Australian kitefoiler Breiana Whitehead is back on the international stage this week, as she lines up against top level competition at the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships in Urla, Türkiye from May 14 to 19. The 24-year-old from Townsville took…
Australian Sailing Board appoints Acting CEO
The Board of Australian Sailing is pleased to announce that Ben Callard has been announced as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, following the departure of Ben Houston who had held the role of CEO for the past six years….
Australian Sailing Releases 2025 Strategic Plan Status Report
Australian Sailing has released the 2025 update of its SAILING 2032 Strategic Plan, outlining progress across key initiatives designed to grow and support the sport nationally. The report highlights achievements across the strategic pillars of Grow and Support, as well as…
2025 ILCA Worlds
The stage is set in Qingdao, China, as 237 of the world’s best sailors from 40 nations prepare to battle it out over six intense days of racing at the 2025 ILCA6 and ILCA7 World Championships. Returning to the iconic…
Australia back in the Youth Sailing World Championships
Great to see the following announcement from Australian Sailing. Another exciting opportunity awaits Australia’s brightest young sailing talent, with the Australian Sailing Board confirming the nation’s re-entry to the Youth Sailing World Championships (YSWC). The move will see Australia return…
Matt Allen supporting 2024 Olympic Podium Performing Sailors
Matt Allen AM matches Australian Olympic Committee funding to support 2024 Olympic Podium Performing Sailors Matt Allen AM, a distinguished figure in Australian sport, has once again demonstrated his unwavering support for sailing by generously matching the Australian Olympic Committee’s…
Ronstan and Australian Sailing Team continue 50-year partnership
Australian Sailing and Ronstan have today announced that their 50-year partnership will continue after signing a new four-year agreement. The agreement sees Ronstan continue as the Official Partner to Australian Sailing and the Australian Sailing Team in the sailboat hardware…
Silver Lining for Morris and Australia’s Next Wave at French Olympic Week
French Olympic Week in Hyères delivered everything from the roaring mistral winds that pushed physical limits to the patience-testing light airs that demanded calm and clarity. Among the standout performances was Grae Morris, who claimed a silver medal in the…
French Olympic Week – Day 5
Israel deny China triple gold, Pianosi virtuoso in the Kite On a day of high pressure – in all senses – and drama in all the Medal series, team power and individual brilliance produced some of the closest board Finals…
