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,…
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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…
Defence Forces and Olympians battle for inaugural Anzac Day Cup
Sydney Harbour turned it on this ANZAC Day Eve, as four teams of Australia’s finest battled it out for bragging rights in the inaugural Anzac Day Cup Regatta. With a spirit of respect and remembrance, sailors representing the Australian Sailing…
French Olympic Week – Day 4
Kiteboarders and windsurfers go for Friday gold as shifts play havoc with process Day 4 On a day in which fortunes shifted as much as the winds, French Olympic Week will have its first Medal Races on Friday as the…
French Olympic Week – Day 3
The iconic Mistral swept through Hyères today, delivering exactly what this regatta is known for, its offshore, gusty winds pushing sailors to their limits. After a slow morning, the breeze suddenly kicked in, ramping up to 20–25 knots. Conditions quickly…
French Olympic Week – Day 2
It was a waiting game on the Mediterranean today, with light winds struggling to fill the bay and making racing tricky! After a long day of patience across the fleets, the breeze finally arrived late, allowing the Nacra 17s to…
French Olympic Week – Day 1
29 Australian sailors are in Hyères, France, competing across 9 Olympic classes at the second Grand Slam event of the season. Day one served up flat waters and an offshore breeze, with shifty winds keeping the fleets on their toes….
Australian Sailors Ready to Build Momentum at French Olympic Week
Australian sailors are ready to launch into the next phase of their international season at French Olympic Week. Held in Hyères, in the south of France, the regatta has been a proving ground for over 50 years, known for its…
Two Golds for Australia at Sailing Grand Slam in Spain
Grae Morris and Zoe Thomson have claimed a gold medal each at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía regatta, held over the past six days in Mallorca, Spain. Grae took the win in the Men’s iQFOiL after topping the overall leaderboard and…
Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca – Day 5
By Australian Sailing A long, dramatic day on the water for our Aussie sailors as the final day of fleet racing played out under testing conditions at the first Sailing Grand Slam of the season. The day started with shifty…
Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca – Day 4
More Breeze, More Action! Report by Australian Sailing The Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Fergus Hotels Regatta saw stronger offshore winds, big oscillations, and a mix of flat water and chop, making it a tactical and physical game on the racecourse. Those…
Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca – Day 3
By Australian Sailing. A Challenging Day on the Med at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Fergus Hotels Sailing Grand Slam. Overcast skies and shifty, gusty winds made for a tricky day in Palma, testing the sailors’ adaptability. Some thrived in…
Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca – Day 1
Australian Sailing have reported on a solid Day 1 at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Fergus Hotels The opening day of racing at the Sailing Grand Slam was a game of two halves. The morning fleets enjoyed fantastic breeze and…
Australia’s Best Set for First Major Test of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam
The 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Regatta will commence today and continue through to April 5th in Mallorca, Spain, marking the first major international test for Olympic-class sailors this season. With 700 crews from 53 countries set to compete across the ten Olympic classes,…
Australian Sailors Get a Head Start on Olympic Waters
As the Australian summer concludes and the sailors are set for the 2025 international regattas, the Australian Sailing ILCA7 squad has made a crucial stopover in Long Beach, California, the future home of the LA 2028 Olympic sailing competition. This…
Australian Sailing welcomes outcome of Brisbane Olympics 100 Day Review
The Queensland Government today announced its response to a 100-Day Review of infrastructure and planning needs ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, which revealed the host venues of the sailing competition for the Games will be Townsville and The Whitsundays….
Australian Sailing releases second Annual Participation Report
Australian Sailing has released our second annual Participation Report, which details the results of our work partnering with Sailing Clubs, Class Associations and Discover Sailing Centres to meet the participation targets outlined in our 10-year Strategy, “SAILING 2032”. The Participation Report…
Grae Morris Wins Round 2 of iQFOiL International Games
Grae Morris has stormed to victory in Round 2 of the iQFOiL International Games in Cadiz, Spain, claiming his first major international win. Taking on a stacked fleet of 74 top-tier sailors, Morris was in a league of his own,…
Participation, Pathways, Podium and Beyond – Elevating Women in Australian Sailing
This International Women’s Day, the Australian Sailing Team (AST) reaffirms its commitment to empowering female athletes with the foundations to succeed on the world stage. Progress is ongoing, but the momentum in women’s sailing is undeniable – driven by talent,…
Sail Brisbane rounds out 2024 and launches to 2032
Sail Brisbane concluded on Saturday after a week of challenging yet rewarding racing on Moreton Bay. Hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron for the past 20 years, the event tested both organisers and competitors with squalls, strong winds, and…
Challenging Conditions Test Sailors at Sail Sydney
Sail Sydney delivered four days of gruelling competition as fog, storms, rain, and gusty winds created a tough playing field for competitors and the race committee alike. Despite the challenging conditions, champions emerged across multiple classes, with Sydney Harbour providing…
Launching to LA2028 as campaigns kick off at Sail Sydney
Over the next four days, Sydney Harbour will come alive as Australia’s top sailors kick off their campaigns for the LA 2028 Olympics. Against the stunning backdrop of one of the world’s most iconic waterways, Sail Sydney will provide strong…
