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Australian Sailing Team dominates Award Nominations

The Australian Sailing Awards are quickly approaching, and Australian Sailing Team (AST) athletes and coaches have dominated the list of finalists for Male Sailor of the Year, Female Sailor of the Year and Coach of the Year categories.

Fri 12 Nov 2021

Pathway to Paris looks strong for Australian Sailing Team ILCA 7 Squad

Abondoned racing due to dangerous swell has brought the ILCA 7 World Championships to an end; overall rankings remain from the penultimate day of racing.

Thu 11 Nov 2021

Australians move into top ten on penultimate day of World Championships

A strong penultimate day of racing for the Australian laser sailors at the ILCA 7 World Championships has resulted in Littlewood and Elliot finishing in the top 10.

Wed 10 Nov 2021

Soldiers course tests sailors’ skills on Day 4 of the ILCA 7 World Championships

Day 4 of the ILCA 7 World Championships brought some marginal conditions which challenged the Australian Sailing Team ILCA 7 squad but saw a strong start from Zac Littlewood posting a 1 on the scoresheet.

Tue 09 Nov 2021

Sunrise to Sunset racing at ILCA 7 World Championships

Sailors’ patience was tested on day two of the ILCA 7 World Championships in Barcelona, Spain as all the sunlight of the day was required to squeeze two races in.

Sun 07 Nov 2021

Mixed bag of conditions predicted at ILCA World Championships

The ILCA World Championships are among us and the Australian Sailing Team Laser squad is "ready for anything" in Barcelona, Spain.

Fri 05 Nov 2021

Olympians and Paralympians helping kids to be mentally fit

Our Australian athletes overcame unprecedented challenges to succeed at the Tokyo Games, now 20 athletes from 16 sports will help children with their own mental health and resilience strategies as part of a national program between the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and the Black Dog Institute.

Thu 04 Nov 2021

Mat Belcher joins Zhik Board

Triple Olympic medalist Mat Belcher is used to being at the top of his game and, in the wake of his Gold medal at Tokyo 2020, has just been appointed to join the Zhik Board of Directors.

Fri 22 Oct 2021

Olympic Webinar Series– Bringing our Olympic Sailors into your homes

Over the past six weeks the heroes of Australia’s recent Olympic campaign have been engaging with the sailing community through Australian Sailing’s Olympic Webinar Series.

Mon 18 Oct 2021

Australian Sailors fired up for next big test

Another day of wind, waves and cold weather meant only one race could be sailed for each fleet on the final day of racing at the ILCA Senior European Championships in Varna, Bulgaria.

Sun 10 Oct 2021

Races finally fired away at ILCA Europeans

Day five finally gave the sailors what they had been waiting for at the 2021 ILCA Senior European Championships in Varna, Bulgaria.

Sat 09 Oct 2021

White out hits Day 4 of ILCA Europeans

A white out and another six-hour day on the Black Sea meant race officials were only able to squeeze in one race each for the Laser and Radial classes at the ILCA European Championships in Varna, Bulgaria overnight.

Fri 08 Oct 2021

Aussies set for Gold Fleet racing at ILCA European Championships

It was another long and wavy day on the Black Sea as the 2021 ILCA Senior European Championships in Bulgaria hit their halfway point.

Thu 07 Oct 2021

Australian Sailors Savour Wind and Waves Despite Long Delays

The second day of races in Varna, Bulgaria started with some delays but once it did get underway it was a solid 14 to 17 knots and big waves; conditions the Australian sailors relished. All four Australian entrants finished the race in the top ten.

Wed 06 Oct 2021

A tricky welcome back to international competition for Aussie sailors

Day one of 2021 ILCA European Championships saw the Australian Sailing Team and Australian Sailing Squad Laser sailors hit the water for racing in Varna, Bulgaria athletes after a long lay-off from international competition.

Tue 05 Oct 2021

Zac Littlewood Recipient of Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program

Zac Littlewood has been included as a Tier 1 Recipient of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program. Zac will receive mentoring from Olympic pole vault gold medalist Steve Hooker.

Mon 04 Oct 2021

First steps on the Pathway to Paris – Aussies back in action at Laser Euros

The 2021 ILCA European Championships will commence tomorrow in Varna, Bulgaria. The event is a key milestone for the Australian Sailing Team (AST) and Australian Sailing Squad (ASS) athletes who have their sights firmly set on Paris 2024.

Mon 04 Oct 2021

Australian Sailing celebrates Iain Murray

Iain Murray has completed his contract with Australian Sailing in his current role as Australian Sailing Director – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Campaign. He can now add leading an Olympic campaign that netted two gold medals to his already impressive resume.

Fri 01 Oct 2021