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Sailor Amelia Catt among 16 Thrive with Pride athlete ambassadors

Sixteen athletes including Sailing's own Amelia Catt have made a commitment to help make sport a more inclusive place after being appointed as 2023 AIS Thrive with Pride ambassadors.

National

Fri 17 Feb 2023

Sydney Are You Ready? Let The Battle Begin

The must-see event of the summer is about to hit Sydney’s spectacular harbour. The KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix | Sydney is happening on the weekend of 18-19 February and the Australia SailGP Team is at the top of the leaderboard!

National NSW News

Thu 16 Feb 2023

Adelaide-Lincoln race kicks off 2023 Australian Yachting Championships

Some of Australia's most competitive racing yachts are gearing up for the highly anticipated Teakle Classic Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race, South Australia's premier offshore event, which kicks off in Adelaide at 3pm this Friday 17 February.

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Wed 15 Feb 2023

See the World Premiere of SailGP | Race for the Future at Sydney’s Australian National Maritime Museum

A documentary taking viewers behind the scenes of the action, the mindset of champions and the science of sailing.

National NSW News

Wed 08 Feb 2023

Youfor2032 begins

Youfor2032 is an initiative created from a partnership between the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) and Australian Sailing. The purpose of the program is to utilise the QAS school talent search to identify potential sailors from different sporting backgrounds for the Sailing Performance Pathway and the upcoming Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

National

Tue 07 Feb 2023

Discover Sailing with Jessica Watson Competition

To celebrate the launch of Jessica Watson’s Netflix biopic True Spirit Australian Sailing is giving you and a friend the chance to enjoy a special Discover Sailing experience with Jess herself!

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Fri 03 Feb 2023

Club in Focus: Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club

With a history dating back to at least 1905, the Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club (SPASC) is located at the northern end of the renowned Lake Macquarie in New South Wales and is one of only three clubs from around Australia selected to host members of the Australian SailGP team – including local Olympian Nathan Outteridge – when they visit our shores this February.

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Wed 01 Feb 2023

Jessica Watsons story of ‘True Spirit’ to hit Netflix on February 3

When Jessica Watson set out to be the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world, she not only captured the hearts of Australians, but of sailors and non-sailors alike the world over. Netflix’s upcoming release ‘True Spirit’ is based on the real-life adventure of Jessica Watson, who at the age of 16, successfully completed the life-changing journey.

National

Tue 31 Jan 2023

Australian Sailing Expresses Disappointment at Sailing’s Paralympic Exclusion

Australian Sailing has expressed its disappointment at the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) decision not to include Para Sailing at the Paralympic Games in Los Angeles (USA) in 2028.

National

Tue 31 Jan 2023

2023 Yachting Champs Set To Be a Classic

More than 360 competitors will soon descend on the Lower Eyre Peninsula for the 2023 Australian Yachting Championships

National

Fri 27 Jan 2023

Raining Medals at Sail Melbourne 2023

It was raining more than just medals on the final day of Sail Melbourne, with multiple classes tasked with navigating heavy rain and a two-meter sea state to decide podium positions.

National VIC

Mon 23 Jan 2023

Sailing Summits replace Club Conferences in 2023

The 2023 Sailing Summit dates are now set and registrations are open for Club and Class Association committee members to attend.

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Mon 16 Jan 2023

International Talent Set to Challenge at Sail Melbourne

The sailing world is preparing to converge on Melbourne, with only a few days to go until the iconic Sail Melbourne regatta returns to the waters of Port Phillip.

National VIC News

Tue 10 Jan 2023

Australian Sailing Launches New Safety Hub

In the lead up to the summer sailing season, Australian Sailing has launched a new online Safety Hub which combines practicality with accessibility.

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Wed 21 Dec 2022

Consistency Secures Medals at Sail Sydney

Varying conditions and a gusty southerly set down a challenge for athletes on the final day of Sail Sydney, with consistency the key for podium finishes.

National NSW News

Mon 19 Dec 2022

Less Than 50 Days Until 2023 Festival of Sails in Geelong

The countdown is on for the Festival of Sails in Geelong, with less than 50 days to go until crews from across the nation come together to celebrate at the iconic regatta.

National VIC News

Thu 15 Dec 2022

Website accessibility tool highlights Australian Sailing’s commitment to inclusion

Australian Sailing is continuing to drive inclusion across the sport with the launch of a new accessibility website tool.

National

Wed 14 Dec 2022

Path to Paris starts at Sail Sydney

With a fleet of almost 250 boats on the entry list, the 2022 Sail Sydney regatta is set to shape a huge domestic summer season for many of Australia’s top sailors

National

Tue 13 Dec 2022