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Michael Blackburn appointed as Australian Sailing Technical Director

Two-time Olympic gold medal winning coach Michael Blackburn will continue to play a leading role in shaping the future of Australia’s high performance sailing program after being announced as the new Australian Sailing Technical Director.

Fri 11 Jun 2021

AST Coaching Chain Series - Lisa Darmanin

In the lead-up to Tokyo we are going to be telling the story of the Coaching Chain through the eyes and voices of our Olympic athletes, starting with Manly 16ft Skiffs junior and Olympic silver medallist Lisa Darmanin

Wed 02 Jun 2021

Ken Lynch to lead Australian Sailing National Pathway Program

The final piece of an important puzzle has been put in place today, with Australian Sailing announcing the appointment of performance development specialist Ken Lynch to the role of National Performance Pathway Manager.

Wed 19 May 2021

Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement Framework developed to assist Australian sailors

Australian Sailing today launched its Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement Framework (AWEF), which is designed to ensure Australia’s elite and developing sailors are supported in their development both on and off the water.

Thu 13 May 2021

Belcher and Ryan move in to top three at 470 European Championships

Mat Belcher and crew Will Ryan and the pair found their rhythm on day two of the European Championships in Portugal.

Tue 04 May 2021

Australians re-join the international 470 fleet at last stop before Tokyo

With less than three months until the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Australia’s two 470 representative teams have been given the opportunity to join the international fleet at the class’ 2021 European Championship in Vilamoura, Portugal.

Mon 03 May 2021

Australian Sailing launches Athlete Development Framework

Australian Sailing has announced a landmark framework which identifies the success factors and attributes required to continue steering our athletes towards the podium.

Fri 30 Apr 2021

Lilley selected to second Olympic team

Queenslander Jake Lilley has been announced as Australia’s representative in the Finn class for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, rounding out the sailing selection for the Games.

Wed 21 Apr 2021

Next Generation of Sailing Stars named in Australian Sailing Futures squad

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the inaugural group of athletes and coaches to be selected to the recently launched Performance Pathway Futures Program.

Wed 21 Apr 2021

Four More Years for B&G and AST

The Australian Sailing Team (AST) and B&G have renewed their partnership for a further four years.

Mon 19 Apr 2021

Top Ten Euros finish puts Lilley on Track for Tokyo Olympic Games

98 days out from the Tokyo Olympic Games, Australian Sailing Team Finn sailor and Rio Olympian Jake Lilley (QLD) has wrapped up the 2021 Open Finn European Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal with a top ten finish in a world-class fleet.

Sat 17 Apr 2021

Jerwood and de Vries secure Their Tickets to Tokyo

Nia Jerwood and Monique de Vries have waited a lifetime to get the call to tell them they were going to the Olympic Games.

Thu 01 Apr 2021

Australian Sailing Team takes aim at plastic pollution in partnership with Cheeki

The Australian Sailing Team (AST) is proud to announce our new partnership with Cheeki, an Australian brand of stainless steel water bottles and lifestyle products, who will become the Team’s official hydration supplier.

Thu 25 Feb 2021

Australian Sailing declares new role for the Performance Pathway in TAS/SA, ‘Performance Pathways Advisor’

As part of the burgeoning growth of the Performance Pathway, Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the recruitment of Brady Lowe into the TAS/SA pathways advisor position. This role will be focused on creating sustainable pathways structure and coaching within the states of South Australia and Tasmania.

Tue 23 Feb 2021

DeckHardware and LIROS Ropes extend partnership with Australian Sailing

Australian Sailing is proud to announce the renewal of our partnership with DeckHardware and LIROS Ropes for another four years.

Mon 15 Feb 2021

50 years and counting – Ronstan renews partnership with Australian Sailing Team

Australian Sailing is thrilled to announce Ronstan will be continuing their partnership with Australian Sailing and the Australian Sailing Team.

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Wed 10 Feb 2021

AIS funding to support new Performance Pathways

Yesterday Australian Sailing took another step to ensure the next generation of Olympic sailing champions with the announcement of the new Performance Pathways program.

Tue 09 Feb 2021

Australian Sailing launches Performance Pathways Futures Program

Australian Sailing has taken a step towards securing the next generation of sailing champions with the launch of the Performance Pathway Futures Program.

Mon 08 Feb 2021