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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

Confidence high for Aussies heading into Kiel

Kiel Week, now in its 141st year, is set to feature outstanding levels of competition in both existing and new classes for the Australian Sailing Team and Australian Sailing Squad. This year’s iteration runs from June 18th-26th and will see the Australians competing across six Olympic fleets.
Thu 16 Jun 2022

Head on a swivel racing at Allianz Regatta

The racing in Almere at the Hempel World Cup Allianz Regatta has been described as diabolical as big wind shifts and pressure changes meant sailors needed to have their head on a swivel to spot the next opportunity on the racecourse.
Thu 02 Jun 2022