Australian sailors deliver breakthrough performances at World Champs
Australian sailors achieve personal bests at the 2025 World Championships in Sardinia, showcasing their potential for LA 2028.
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SailGP stars do a “Max Verstappen” to take control of the 49er Worlds
Diego Botín and Florian Trittel lead the 49er World Championship in Cagliari, showcasing their dominance and aiming for their first title.
New leaders in all three fleet at the halfway stage of the World Championships
Day 3 of the sailing championships in Sardinia sees Sweden, Australia, and Italy rise to the top with exciting races in the 49er and Nacra 17 classes.
Sick performance by Norway in the FX
Norway leads the women’s skiff at the 49er FX World Championships, showcasing a thrilling competition with close rivalries among top teams.
Spain top of the pack in 49er & 49erFX, GBR leads Nacra17
Spain leads the 49er and 49erFX classes, while GBR tops the Nacra 17 division on an exciting opening day at the Worlds in Cagliari.
Australian Sailing Team set to take on the world in Cagliari
The Australian Sailing Team gears up for the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championships in Cagliari, aiming for a strong finish to the European season.
Breiana Whitehead finishes fifth at Formula Kite World Championships
Breiana Whitehead secures fifth place at the 2025 Formula Kite World Championships in Sardinia, showcasing her skills against elite competition.
Kampman & Pianosi on match point for their first World Titles
Jessie Kampman and Riccardo Pianosi are on match point for their first world titles at the 2025 Formula Kite Worlds in Quartu Sant’Elena, Sardinia.
Australia’s 1980 Olympic Sailing Team reunites after 45 years
Australia’s 1980 Olympic sailing team reunites after 45 years, reflecting on their untold story and the impact of the Moscow Games boycott.
Australians ready for Formula Kite World Championships in Sardinia
Queenslanders Breiana Whitehead and Oscar Timm gear up for the Formula Kite World Championships at Poetto Beach, Sardinia, from September 30 to October 5.
Australian Sailing Team joins Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club racing series
The Australian Sailing Team joins the Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club racing series, enhancing competitive skiff racing in Australia.
Cagliari 2025 – Only two weeks to go until the Worlds!
Get ready for the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championships in Cagliari, Sardinia, with our essential guide and digital booklet!
Fortaleza 2027 World Sailing Championships and Test Event dates announced
World Sailing announces the Fortaleza 2027 World Championships dates, set for January 22-30, with a Test Event scheduled for January 2026.
Grae Morris crowned U23 iQFOiL World Champion
Grae Morris wins the U23 iQFOiL World Championship in Portimão, Portugal, showcasing exceptional skill in a week of intense racing.
Morris returns to action at iQFOiL U23 Worlds
Grae Morris competes at the iQFOiL U23 World Championships in Portimão, Portugal, aiming for success in 20 races from September 8-13.
Future shines bright as young Aussies medal at U21 Worlds
Young Australian sailors excel at the ILCA Under 21 World Championships in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, with silver and bronze medals won.
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.
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…
