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Australian Sailing Team celebrates success at 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

Double Olympic champion Matt Wearn OAM OLY has claimed his fourth Australian Male Sailor of the Year title, leading a successful night for the Australian Sailing Team at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards in Sydney. Wearn was joined among the award winners by Australian Sailing Squad iQFOiL sailor Rory Meehan, named Noakes Group Male Youth Sailor of the Year for the second time, while Wearn’s coach, Rafa Trujillo OLY, secured his third consecutive Coach of the Year award.

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Mon 02 Nov 2026

Matt Wearn OAM OLY named finalist for Rolex World Sailor of the Year

Matt Wearn OAM OLY has been named one of four male finalists for the 2026 Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards, following a standout return to international ILCA 7 competition. The two-time Olympic champion enjoyed an exceptional season, winning five of the six regattas he competed, including three Sailing Grand Slam events, and claiming silver at the ILCA 7 World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland.

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Tue 27 Oct 2026

Australian Sailing strengthens Wingfoil in Performance Pathways Pre-Nationals Camp

The Australian Sailing High Performance Pathway program is inviting Wingfoil atheltes to fine-tune their racing skills ahead of the Wingfoil Nationals, with Expressions of Interest now open for a pre-Nationals camp at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) this December.

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Thu 22 Oct 2026

Australian Sailing Team opens Olympic pathway to next Generation of 49erFX Sailors

The Australian Sailing Team hosted a 49erFX Experience Camp at Lake Macquarie last week, giving aspiring Olympians and sailors curious about the Olympic pathway an opportunity to experience high-performance sailing and gain a clearer understanding of what it takes to pursue an Olympic campaign.

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Wed 14 Oct 2026

From Legacy to the Next Generation: Catamaran Sailors Receive Barranjoey Pins

Two generations of Australian catamaran sailors were celebrated at this year’s State Awards, with Greg Cann, Greg Goodall, Archie Gargett and Sarah Hoffman recognised with prestigious Barranjoey Pins.

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Mon 28 Sep 2026

Whitehead Walks Away Fifth at Kite European Championships

Townsville's Breiana Whitehead has closed out her international season with a hard-fought fifth-place finish at the 2026 Formula Kite European Championships in Akyaka, Türkiye, one of the sport's most celebrated kiting venues.

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Sun 13 Sep 2026

Dublin Delivers Lessons as Australian ILCA 6 Squad Eyes Fortaleza

Dublin Bay once again delivered a demanding test at the ILCA 6 Women's World Championships, with Australia's squad leaving Ireland with valuable lessons and a clear focus on the road to LA2028.

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Sun 13 Sep 2026

Bilger takes Bronze for Australia at iQFOiL Worlds

Stella Bilger has claimed bronze for Australia at the 2026 iQFOiL Women's World Championships in Weymouth, delivering a breakthrough result in her first World Championship under the Australian flag.

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Sun 13 Sep 2026

Whitehead Ready to Build on Strong Preparation at Kite Europeans

Türkiye will play host to the 2026 Formula Kite European Championships from 7–12 September, with Australia’s Breiana Whitehead heading into the event prepared to make her mark on the European fleet.

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Sun 06 Sep 2026

Australia Brings Olympic Experience and Rising Talent to iQFOiL Worlds

The iQFOiL World Championships will get underway next week in Weymouth, United Kingdom and for the Australian Sailing Team, attention will be firmly on a mix of established international performers and some of the country’s emerging iQFOiL talent, with the fleet set for six days of high-speed racing on the waters that hosted the sailing events at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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Sat 05 Sep 2026

Stage is Set on Dublin Bay for ILCA6 Women’s Worlds

The ILCA6 Women’s World Championships are set to get underway in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, next week, with a fleet of 110 athletes from 44 countries preparing for six days of intense racing on Dublin Bay.

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Fri 04 Sep 2026

Wearn's Final Day Comeback Secures World Championship Silver Lining

Matt Wearn delivered a masterclass on the final day of the ILCA 7 World Championships in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, turning a tough week of racing into a silver-medal finish.

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Mon 31 Aug 2026

Australian Sailing and Southern Pacific Boats Team Up to Back Australia’s Sailors

Australian Sailing is delighted to announce a newly minted six-year global partnership with Southern Pacific Boats, with the Australasian manufacturer becoming the official Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) of Australian Sailing and the Australian Sailing Team (AST) through to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

Fri 28 Aug 2026

Wearn Sets Sights on Third ILCA7 World Title

Nine Australian athletes are set to take on the 2026 Men’s ILCA7 World Championships in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland this week, with six days of racing ahead on Dublin Bay. Headlining the Australian contingent is double Olympic Champion Matt Wearn.

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Mon 24 Aug 2026

Jessica Lundh Appointed Australian Sailing Performance Pathways Manager

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Lundh as the new Performance Pathways Manager, bringing extensive experience across high performance sport, coaching, education and athlete development to the role.

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Mon 10 Aug 2026

Australian Sailing Team wraps up five-week block in Los Angeles

The San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta wrapped up today in Los Angeles, marking the conclusion of a five-week training and competition block for the Australian Sailing Team National Squads on the LA 2028 Olympic waters. This included three separate Sailing Grand Slam events, giving athletes across all ten Olympic classes valuable racing time where they will compete in 2028.

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Sun 09 Aug 2026

Australian Fast Boats ready for key LA2028 venue test

The road to LA 2028 continues this week, with Australian crews set to line up at the San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta. The event marks an important opportunity for Australia’s 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 squads to gain valuable racing experience on the waters that will host the Olympic sailing competition in 2028.

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Mon 03 Aug 2026

Performance Pathway Wing Foiling Camp held in Townsville

With Wing Foiling confirmed as an invited class for the 2027 World Sailing Championships and the international racing circuit continuing to expand, Australian Sailing's High Performance Pathway Program hosted a Wing Foiling Camp in Townsville earlier this month. The four-day camp brought together 10 wing foilers from Townsville, Yeppoon, Sydney and Brisbane.

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Fri 31 Jul 2026