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2023 Male Sailor of the Year Finalists Announced

Since Jock Sturrock won Yachtsman of the Year in 1963 for his role as Skipper of the America’s Cup challenger Gretel, no person has won the award more times than Tom Slingsby and his five gongs.

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Thu 02 Nov 2023

Finalists named for new Team of the Year Award

2023 saw a shake-up to the Award categories at the Australian Sailing Awards, with changes including the addition of the Team of the Year Award. The award recognises a crew of two or more sailors, from any category of sailing, who performed outstandingly in a sailing event(s) or other activity in the nomination period.

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Wed 01 Nov 2023

Volunteer of the Year Finalists Announced

The Volunteer of the Year Award is one of the most competitive and sought-after awards at the Australian Sailing Awards each year. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our sport, and this is one way the community can actively celebrate just a small section of our 11,000-strong sailing volunteer community.

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Tue 31 Oct 2023

Club of the Year – Category A Finalists Announced

Three top-performing clubs from around the country have been announced as finalists for the coveted Club of the Year – Category A Award at this year’s Australian Sailing Awards.

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Sat 28 Oct 2023

Finalists Announced for new Club of the Year – Category B Award

With larger Category A clubs with professional management dominating the Club of the Year winners list over the past ten years, it was decided to create a new category intended to give smaller clubs the opportunity to be recognised for their work growing the sport in their local communities.

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Wed 25 Oct 2023

Three contributors recognised with Australian Sailing Life Memberships

Three key contributors to the sport of sailing in Australia have been recognised with Australian Sailing Life Memberships.

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Wed 25 Oct 2023

New boats to face tried and true in Melbourne to Devonport Rudder Cup

Over 30 boats are entered in the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) 195 nautical mile Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race, otherwise known as the Rudder Cup, due to start on Friday 4 November at 6pm off Queenscliff in Victoria.

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Tue 24 Oct 2023

Top Coaches Announced as Finalists for National Award

Three renowned coaches have been announced as finalists for the national Coach of the Year award, with the winner to be announced on November 3 at the Australian Sailing Awards.

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Tue 24 Oct 2023

Officials Recognised with National Finalists Announced

Three well-respected and experienced Officials have been announced as finalists for the national Official of the Year award, with the winner to be announced on November 3 at the Australian Sailing Awards.

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Mon 23 Oct 2023

Paterson and Wormald join Australian Sailing Board, Lissiman and Maclean depart

Australian Sailing welcomed two new Board Members at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting, at the same time farewelling two of its long-term Directors.

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Fri 20 Oct 2023

Australia's New America's Cup Campaign Announces 17 Sailors for Squad

A squad of 17 of Australia’s top performing sailing women and youth athletes have been revealed by Team Australia Challenge Patron John Bertrand AO to spearhead the nations return to the America’s Cup in the Youth and Puig Women’s Regattas in 2024.

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Thu 19 Oct 2023

Instructor of the Year Finalists Announced

Three incredible Instructors from around Australia have been announced as finalists for the Instructor of the Year award, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards on November 3 in Sydney.

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Thu 19 Oct 2023

Entries open for Sail Melbourne and Sail Sydney

Entries have opened and the Notice of Race released for two of Australia’s iconic off-the-beach regattas, with Sail Melbourne and Sail Sydney now open for business.

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Wed 18 Oct 2023

100 DAY COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR GEELONG’S MEGA EVENT WEEKEND WITH THE FESTIVAL OF SAILS AND CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE

The countdown is on with Wednesday, October 18 marking 100 days until Geelong’s two hallmark major events – the Festival of Sails and the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race – are set to ignite the Geelong waterfront, across the January 26 long weekend.

VIC

Tue 17 Oct 2023

Sport Promotion Recognised with National Finalists Announced

Three finalists have been announced for the National Sport Promotion Award, providing the opportunity for the National sailing community to recognise those who work behind the scenes to tirelessly promote our sport. The winners will be announced in Syndey on November 3 at the Australian Sailing Awards.

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Tue 17 Oct 2023

Finalists Announced for National Sports Professional Award

Three dedicated individuals from around Australia have been announced as finalists for Australian Sailing’s Sports Professional Award, with the winner to be announced on November 3 in Sydney.

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Mon 16 Oct 2023

Respected Para Sailors Announced as Finalists for National Award

Three well-respected and committed sailors have been recognised as Finalists for the national Para Sailor of the Year award, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards on the 3rd November, 2023.

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Fri 13 Oct 2023

National Finalists Announced for Youth Sailor of the Year Award

Three young sailors have been shortlisted as National finalists for Youth Sailor of the Year, with the winner to be announced at the 2023 Australian Sailing Awards on November 3 in Sydney.

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Thu 12 Oct 2023