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Australia's women lift into practice racing mode with stiff competition

After three practice days in Barcelona on the Puig Women's America's Cup AC40's, the Andoo Team Australia women finally got the chance to line up head to head with their Group B competitors for three practice races.

National

Thu 03 Oct 2024

National Finalists announced for 2024 Australian Sailing Awards

The 2024 finalists for the national Australian Sailing Awards have been announced, with clubs, volunteers and sailing stars from around the country all in the running for recognition at the nation’s peak sailing awards.

National QLD NSW ACT NT VIC TAS SA WA

Tue 01 Oct 2024

Aussies set sail at 2024 Double Handed World Championships

Australians Scott and Phillipa Cavanough have taken to the waters off the coast of Brittany, France for the RORC 2024 Double Handed World Offshore Championships.

National QLD

Fri 27 Sep 2024

Vale Brian John Richardson OAM ASM

Australian Sailing is mourning the passing of Brian John Richardson OAM ASM, a valued member of the historic Australia II sailing crew that won the America’s Cup in 1983, who passed on Sunday 15 September 2024.

National SA

Thu 26 Sep 2024

2024 Youth Sail events off to a record-breaking start

The 2024 Zhik Youth Sail events are officially in full swing, with said around the country attracting record numbers just months after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

National

Wed 25 Sep 2024

Inspiring speakers announced for 2024 SheSails Conference

Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated 2024 SheSails Conference. The conference will be hosted by the passionate SheSails Ambassador Nic Douglass – known for her "Adventures of a Sailor Girl" – and will be broadcast live from the America's Cup in Barcelona.

SheSails National

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Liz Savage joins the Australian Sailing Board

Australian Sailing has secured Brisbane sailor and experienced business woman, Liz Savage, as an Appointed Director.

National

Thu 12 Sep 2024

A Tribute to the Australian Sailing Team

Because I enjoy the Olympics so much and have sponsored our sailing teams for so long, I started writing a tribute to our team about four Olympics ago. I have done it each Olympics since and am doing it again, with the added insight of being the Australian Sailing President and having been there in Marseille for the event.

National Olympics

Wed 21 Aug 2024

2025 Australian Yachting Championships - Entries Open

Entries are now open for the 2025 Australian Yachting Championships. The event will take place from January 3rd to January 5th 2025, hosted by the Derwent Sailing Squadron.

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Thu 08 Aug 2024

Australian Sailing Champions Inclusivity: Campaign to Reintroduce Sailing in the Brisbane 2032 Paralympics

Australian Sailing is committed to reinstating sailing in the sports program at the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games.

National

Mon 15 Jul 2024

Host an Olympian at Your Club With Australian Sailing

With Paris 2024 fast approaching, Australian Sailing is excited to launch Host an Olympian, a new competition open exclusively to Australian Sailing affiliated clubs and associations.

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Mon 08 Jul 2024

Gold medal investment into high performance

Australian Sailing welcomes the announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Sport and Aged Care, Anika Wells, and the Australian Sports Commission that $283 million will be invested into high performance sport over the next two years.

National

Tue 02 Jul 2024

Pathway to the Olympics - SheSails Conference 2024

We are excited to announce the date of this year’s 2024 SheSails Online Conference Tuesday 22nd October

SheSails National Olympics

Thu 27 Jun 2024

Zhik YouthSail Events Return in 2024

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the dates for the 2024 Zhik YouthSail series which will see high quality Coaching Clinics and Regattas delivered around the country.

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Wed 26 Jun 2024

Drummoyne Sailing Club one of many to host a Paris 2024 Watch Party

With a special personal connection to some of our sailors, Drummoyne Sailing Club (DSC) is one club already registered with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to host an official event.

National Olympics

Wed 26 Jun 2024

Upcoming Events

Prepare for a jam packed summer of competition across Australia

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA Events

Mon 17 Jun 2024

Preparing your Club for Paris 2024

With less than 50 days to go until the 2024 Paris Olympics, now is the time to prepare your Club, Association and broader membership community to get involved

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Thu 13 Jun 2024

Sailors receive King’s Birthday Honours

Three members of the sailing community have been recognised with award in the Order of Australia for their services to the sport

National

Tue 11 Jun 2024