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Aussies away early on wild first day of World Championships

Sometimes getting away early can spell trouble for sailors, but for seven of the 12 Australian crews taking part in the 2022 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championships, competing in the first session of the day meant they were able to race their full schedule of three races. 
Thu 01 Sep 2022

Australian Sailing Performance Pathways – 2022 Strategic Update

To ensure young sailors gain access to the best support as they progress through their sailing pathway, Australian Sailing continues to evolve its Performance Pathway which outlines progression from competitive club sailing to the Australian Sailing Team.
Wed 17 Aug 2022

Young Aussies win Silver at 49er Junior Worlds

Australian Sailing Squad athletes Jack Ferguson and Max Paul put together a stunning second half of the 49er Junior World Championships on Lake Como in Italy to take home a silver medal.
Mon 08 Aug 2022

New coaching apprenticeships to fast-track next generation

Australian Sailing Team ILCA 6 coach Ben Walkemeyer has been recognised by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) as a high-performance coach of the future, having been appointed to the National Generation 2032 Coach Program in its inaugural year.
Mon 11 Jul 2022

Top ten finishes for Australia at 2022 European Championships

Three Australian crews in the 49er and Nacra 17 classes made it through to their respective Medal Races on the final day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, but not before two more nail-biting races were held in each class to determine the top ten to make the cut. 
Mon 11 Jul 2022

Australians keeping dreams alive at 2022 European Championships

Day 3 of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships in Aarhus, Denmark and Australian Sailing Team (AST) and Australian Sailing Squad (ASS) athletes kept their dreams alive on the Bay of Aarhus, as they continued to manage the big shifts and pressure changes that have been prominent throughout the regatta. 
Fri 08 Jul 2022

Australians strengthen their positions at 2022 European Championships

Following a strong first day at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, Australian Sailing Team (AST) and Australian Sailing Squad (ASS) athletes have strengthened their positions on Day 2, despite the continuing tricky sailing conditions on the Bay of Aarhus.
Thu 07 Jul 2022

Aussies off to a flying start at 2022 European Championships

A wide range of conditions in Aarhus, Denmark tested all on the opening day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships, including the Australian Sailing Team (AST) and Australian Sailing Squad (ASS) athletes taking part.
Wed 06 Jul 2022

Stranksy wins ILCA 6 Gold at Kiel Week

Today was all about the medal races in Kiel, with light winds delaying the starts until late morning when the both the temperature and the pressure ramped up.
Mon 27 Jun 2022

Aussies book their places in Kiel Week medal races

Extremely light and shifty conditions on the final day of fleet racing in Kiel saw plenty of Australian athletes through to the medal races, and some fall frustratingly short of the medal race cut off
Sun 26 Jun 2022

Strong start for Aussies at Kiel Week

Yesterday’s light wind frustrations were forgotten for the Australian sailors competing at Kiel Week in Germany, as a thermal breeze came through mid-morning which built to 7-10 knots giving the fleets a full day of competition.
Fri 24 Jun 2022

Battle of the breezes delays racing in Kiel

Conditions were looking good for the Australian Sailing Team (AST) and Australian Sailing Squad (ASS) athletes ready to compete on day one of Kiel Week overnight, but a battle of land and sea breezes thwarted any possible racing with all Olympic classes postponed.
Thu 23 Jun 2022

Three sailors among AIS Education Scholarship recipients

Up-and-coming Australian sailors Caelin Winchcombe (WA), Chloe Fisher (VIC) and Sarah Hoffman (NSW) have each been awarded an AIS scholarship to assist with balancing their high-performance training and education needs.
Fri 17 Jun 2022