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Another golden chapter in Laser sailing for Australia

'This kid has got it'. Those are the words London 2012 Laser gold medallist and triple World Champion Tom Slingsby remembers his coach saying, when he first saw newly crowned Olympic champion Matt Wearn race over a decade ago.
Tue 03 Aug 2021

Tokyo Olympic recap - Day 6

Today was a special day in Tokyo, with Matt Wearn guaranteeing himself the gold medal presuming he finishes his Medal Race on Sunday.
Fri 30 Jul 2021

Tokyo Olympic recap - Day 4

Australia had six classes in action at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics today, we recap the results and hear from our sailors.
Wed 28 Jul 2021

Tokyo Olympic recap - Day 3

It was another action-packed day of sailing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with five classes in action.
Tue 27 Jul 2021

Next wave of sailors ready for Tokyo

The next wave of Australian sailors will take to the water on Tuesday, with the start of the Men’s Heavyweight One Person Dinghy – Finn, Men’s Skiff – 49er and Women’s Skiff – 49erFX.
Mon 26 Jul 2021

Tricky day for Aussies as sailing regatta underway

It’s been a tricky day out on the water in Enoshima, where Australia’s Tokyo 2020 sailing campaign has got underway. Debutants Mara Stransky and Matt Wearn both put in solid showings, but the weather wouldn’t cooperate, with light and changing winds forcing postponements in both classes.
Mon 26 Jul 2021

Support our Athletes on Social Media

Support our Australian Sailors and channel your Olympic spirit using Green and Gold FaceFilters and Profile Frames on social media. Don't forget to use the hashtag #GoAusSailors
Sat 24 Jul 2021

AST Coaching Chain Series - Matt Wearn

Making his Olympic debut in Tokyo, Matt Wearn will represent Australia in the Laser class. Matt started out sailing an Optimist as a child at Royal Perth Yacht Club, progressing through the 420 and ultimately finding his happy place in the Laser. He credits various coaches for their contribution to his journey to Tokyo in his edition of the Coaching Chain series.
Fri 23 Jul 2021

AST Coaching Chain Series - Nia Jerwood

This edition of the Coaching Chain video features 470 helm, Nia Jerwood. Nia's junior sailing years were spent sailing Optis at Shelley Sailing Club and Freemantle Sailing Club in Perth. Nia credits several coaches for their key contribution to her pathway to Olympic debut in Tokyo. 
Wed 21 Jul 2021

Show Your Support for our Sailors in Tokyo

Share your messages of support for our Tokyo sailors by using the hashtag #GoAusSailors. The best messages will make it to the athletes' base in Enoshima. You could win a signed rashie or framed photo of our Tokyo Olympians.
Fri 16 Jul 2021

AST Coaching Chain Series - Mat Belcher

This edition of the Coaching Chain features Mat Belcher OAM; showcasing his journey to his third Olympics. Mat has helmed the 470 to numerous World Championships and most famously earnt himself a Olympic gold medal at London, alongside Malcolm Page and earnt silver at the Rio games alongside his Tokyo-bound crew, Will Ryan. Mat has been coached by Victor Kovalenko for 21 years, helping Victor to cement his nickname "The Medal Maker."
Thu 15 Jul 2021