Youth Worlds – Day 4
HIGHLIGHTS ● Winds build during the day from 5 to 14 knots ● Steinberg wins all her iQFOiL Female races ● McMahon has one hand on ILCA 6 Female gold ● Three-way tie at the top of the ILCA 6…
Australian Sailing
Australian Sailing launches landmark Club Participation Programs
Australian Sailing is proud to release its long-awaited Club Participation Programs, giving clubs and class associations a valuable resource on how to deliver sailing programs and keep members engaged with the sport. This club-focused guide helps clubs support members through…
Safety Review into the Nexba incident
Australian Sailing is aware of the recent incident involving the FarrX2 “Nexba” when the yacht capsized off Wollongong on the NSW South Coast. We would like to thank the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, NSW Water Police, the Master and Crew…
Top ten finishes for Australia at 2022 European Champs
Three Australian crews in the 49er and Nacra 17 classes made it through to their respective Medal Races on the final day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, but not before two more nail-biting…
Youth World Sailing Champs in The Hague
HIGHLIGHTS● First ever day of foiling windsurfing at a Youth Worlds● Israel’s male-female team dominates Male/Mixed Two Person Dinghy – 420● Three bullets for Argentinian team in Male Skiff – 29er● Head-to-head duels in the Male and Female Kiteboarding● A…
Australians keeping dreams alive at 2022 Euros
Day 3 of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships in Aarhus, Denmark and Australian Sailing Team (AST) and Australian Sailing Squad (ASS) athletes kept their dreams alive on the Bay of Aarhus, as they continued to manage the…
Australians strengthen their positions at 2022 Euros
Following a strong first day at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, Australian Sailing Team (AST) and Australian Sailing Squad (ASS) athletes have strengthened their positions on Day 2, despite the continuing tricky sailing conditions…
Performance Pathways preparing champions
Launched in 2021, The Australian Sailing (AS) Performance Pathway represents the progression from competitive club sailing to the Australian Sailing Team for Olympic and Olympic pathway classes. A crucial step of the Performance Pathway is the Australian Sailing Futures Program,…
Aussies off to a flying start at Euros
A wide range of conditions in Aarhus, Denmark tested all on the opening day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships, including the Australian Sailing Team (AST) and Australian Sailing Squad (ASS) athletes taking part. The 49erFX (the…
2022 Australian Sailing Awards – Nominations open!
Nominations for the 2022 Australian Sailing Awards are now open, with the annual event set to recognise clubs and members for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the sailing community over the past year. The Australian Sailing Awards are the…
Stransky wins ILCA 6 Gold at Kiel Week
Today was all about the medal races in Kiel, with light winds delaying the starts until late morning when the both the temperature and the pressure ramped up. Queenslander Mara Stransky wore the leader’s yellow bib into today’s medal race,…
Aussies book their places in Kiel Week medal races
Extremely light and shifty conditions on the final day of fleet racing in Kiel saw plenty of Australian athletes through to Sunday’s medal races, and some fall frustratingly short of the medal race cut off. There were no issues for…
Strong start for Aussies at Kiel Week
Yesterday’s light wind frustrations were forgotten for the Australian sailors competing at Kiel Week in Germany, as a thermal breeze came through mid-morning which built to 7-10 knots giving the fleets a full day of competition. The breeze suited many…
Three sailors among AIS Education Scholarship recipients
Up-and-coming Australian sailors Caelin Winchcombe (WA), Chloe Fisher (VIC) and Sarah Hoffman (NSW) have each been awarded an AIS scholarship to assist with balancing their high-performance training and education needs. The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) supports athletes to be…
Sailors recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Several sailors have been recognised for their outstanding service and achievements in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours. The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement. “I would like to congratulate and thank all members…
Australian Yachting Championships hosts announced
The Australian Yachting Championships are set to be run alongside some of Australia’s biggest keelboat regattas after Australian Sailing today locked in the host clubs of the event for the next four years. Australian Sailing is intentionally setting the schedule…
Full sail ahead for huge Sail Port Stephens fleet
A year after its COVID-enforced cancellation, Sail Port Stephens regatta has rebounded in record style, filling marina berths, moorings and motels while boasting the largest number of individual entries across the various yacht, sports boat, dinghy and windsurfer categories. From…
All things Rolex Sydney Hobart in Dec/Jan Australian Sailing
The Dec/Jan 17 issue is packed full of Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race features. First we look at who is entered with the form guide and entry list. Then Fay Khoo talks to Adrienne Cahalan about becoming the first woman…
Rio 2016 guide in Aug/Sept Australian Sailing
Australian Sailing magazine celebrates 40 years with the August/September issue. Have a look back at how it all began and some of the covers since 1976. This issue also has your guide to Rio 2016. We have all the…
Head offshore with June/July Australian Sailing
In this issue we look at offshore racing. Do you know the differences between Cat 1 and Cat 2 when it comes to offshore races? Ross Vickers looks into the requirements for both categories and the differences between. And Will…
National Championships highlights in April/May Australian Sailing
Over 30 classes submitted photos and results from their national championships for the April/May issue of Australian Sailing. Check out who won what regatta and how many boats were competing. We have some valuable navigation advice for those preparing…
Sydney Hobart and Bob Oatley in Feb/Mar Australian Sailing Magazine
The Rolex Sydney Hobart threw everything at competitors this year and a large percentage of the fleet suffered damage – including the top three on line honours who limped home with damaged daggerboards. We have a look at the race…
National Championships in Australian Sailing
Every year Australian Sailing magazine features the results from a number of national championships from around the country in the April/May issue. The feature will include a photo, a few sentences about the regatta, including the highlight of the event…
Rolex Sydney Hobart in Dec/Jan Australian Sailing
In this issue we look at all things Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, from who to watch, routing to what changes could be made in the future. Wild Oats XI has won the race eight times and has had some…
