Australian Sailing is the governing body for the sport of Sailing in Australia. They are responsible for the administration, promotion and development of sailing.
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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:…
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,…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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