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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education and sport a winning mix with new AIS scholarships
$200,000 AIS Education Scholarship program for athletes launched for 2021-22
Four Sailing Coaches Included in AIS Development Program
Four sailing coaches have been included in the Australian Institute of Sport new programs that provide opportunities for coaching professional development via the Elevate Athlete2Coach program.
Olympic Webinar Series Brings our Olympians to the Sailing Community
Australian Sailing's Olympic Webinar Series is set to provide the sailing community with the opportunity to engage with some of the key players from Australia’s Olympic Sailing Team.
Michael Blackburn set to launch Australian Sailing’s Olympic Webinar Series
Michael ‘Blackers’ Blackburn will kick off Australian Sailing's Olympic Webinar series next Tuesday 7th September at 6PM AEST.
A Personal Tribute from the Australian Sailing Vice President
Australian Sailing Vice President has penned a letter of tribute to the Australian Olympic Sailing team and their support team to acknowledge their work and success.
Behind High Performance Teams - Australian Sailing
Beyond the emotional victories and heart-warming medal ceremonies we've witnessed at the Tokyo Olympics, there are lessons to be learned from the way our elite teams prepare for sustainable success.
Mat Belcher to Carry Flag into Tokyo 2020 Closing Ceremony
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has announced that sailor Mat Belcher will be Flag Bearer at the Closing Ceremony at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games tomorrow night.
Rivers of Gold – Belcher and Ryan crowned Men’s 470 Olympic Champions
Enoshima Yacht Harbour on Japan’s Sagami Bay will forever hold a special place in the history of Australian sailing. At the Tokyo 1964 Olympics it was the site of Australia’s first Olympic sailing gold medal, with Bill Northam and the crew of the Barranjoey winning the 5.5 Metre class. It is also the venue of a last gold medal to be dished out in the Men’s 470 class – to Australia again.
Tokyo Olympic recap - Day 10
Hear from our sailors after today's racing at the Tokyo Olympics.