Sailing clubs and communities across Australia have been submitting nominations in droves for the 2019 Australian Sailing Awards ahead of the nomination deadline of 5pm AEDT this Wednesday 11 September.

It has been a big year for the sport, with the achievements of club members both on and off the water set to be celebrated on sailing’s night of nights.

The Australian Sailing Awards have been the premier off-water celebration for many decades and this year is no exception with all the following categories set to be awarded:

• Male Sailor of the Year
• Female Sailor of the Year
• Youth Sailor of the Year
• Sailor of the Year with a Disability
• Sport Promotion Award
• Sport Professional Award
• Offshore Sailor of the Year Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Sustainability Award
• SheSails Award
• CYCA SOLAS Trusts Bravery Award

The Awards will include the Sustainability and SheSails Awards for the first time, with those who have contributed to those areas of the sport to be celebrated on the night.

If you know of someone who is worthy of recognition in one of those categories, then please submit a nomination on the Australian Sailing website before they close on Wednesday.

Winners of the Coach, Club, Volunteer, Official and Instructor of the Year will also be announced on the night, but nominations for those categories will come from the winners of State Awards and Australian Sailing.

Winners will be announced at the 2019 Australian Sailing National Awards Gala Dinner event at the Sofitel Darling Harbour on Friday 18th October and tickets for this event are now on sale. Tickets include entry to the event, a three course dinner, drinks (beer, wine and soft drinks) and entertainment throughout the night. Ticket Prices are $195 for an Individual ticket or $1800 for a table of ten.

Buy your tickets now: https://www.sailing.org.au/eventsregister/49075/