Aussies not swayed by testing conditions on Day 1 in Hyeres
The Aussie Laser Standard sailors have started with strong performances on the first day of racing at the 51st French Olympic Sailing Week in Hyeres, France.
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Laser sailors ready to stretch their legs at Hyeres
Australian Sailing Team athletes have arrived in Hyeres, France and are keen to take on international competition at the 51st French Olympic Sailing Week (27 April – 4 May).
Jock Calvert finishes Genoa World Cup Series with Medal Race win
Young Tasmanian sailor Jock Calvert won the Finn Medal Race to finish sixth overall on the final day of the Hempel World Cup Series in Genoa, while a second young Australian, Mara Stransky, finished eighth in the Laser Radial Medal Race to also finish sixth overall.
Gold for Gilmour brothers at Genoa World Cup Series
West Australian brothers David and Lachy Gilmour have won the 49er gold medal on Day 6 of the Hempel World Cup Series – Round 3, Genoa, after finishing fourth in the double points Medal Race.
Gilmour brothers lead 49ers into Medal Race at Genoa World Cup Series
Day 5 at the Hempel World Cup Series – Round 3, Genoa provided the best conditions to-date, with Australian Sailing Squad members David and Lachy Gilmour making the most of it to bounce back and claim top spot on the 49er leaderboard.
Gilmour brothers maintain third place at Genoa World Cup Series
West Australian brothers David and Lachy Gilmour have maintained third place in the 49er class at the Hempel World Cup Series – Round 3, on a day that produced a little more breeze and diverse results for the Australian Sailing Team.
Another light day causes delays and cancellations at Genoa World Cup Series
Another poor day weather-wise at the Hempel World Cup Series – Round 3, with race officials forced to cancel all racing in the Laser and for the 470s, which are yet to race, while the Laser Radial sailors started their campaign with just one race and the 49er Blue fleet also got one race in.
Light racing as wind evaporates at Genoa World Cup Series
A difficult day for sailors and race officials alike at the Hempel World Cup Series – Round 3, Genoa, as the wind gods offered up the minimum breeze, meaning very few races were held and racing cancelled for the day in most classes, including the 49er, Laser Radial and 470 Men’s and Women’s.
Gilmour brothers off to a flying start at Genoa World Cup Series
West Australian brothers David and Lachy Gilmour got the Australian Sailing Team (AST) efforts off to a flying start at the Hempel World Cup Series – Round 3, Genoa being held from 15 to 21 April.
Australian Sailing Team arrives in Genoa for World Cup Series
The Australian Sailing Team (AST) and coaches are in Italy, ahead of the second European Olympic classes regatta for the season, the Hempel World Cup Series – Round 3, Genoa being held from 16 to 21 April.
Gold for Waterhouse and Darmanin at Princess Sofia Trophy
Australian Sailing Team members Jason Waterhouse and Lisa Darmanin have claimed Gold for Australia in the Nacra 17 class at the 50th Princess Sofia Trophy Iberostar in Palma, Spain today.
Australian Sailing Team members heading to Medal Races at Princess Sofia Trophy
Australian Sailing Team members, Jason Waterhouse and Lisa Darmanin (Nacra 17) and Mat Belcher and Will Ryan (470 Men’s), are heading to the Medal Races at the 50th Princess Sofia Trophy Iberostar in Palma, Spain.
Waterhouse and Darmanin keep pressure on at Princess Sofia Trophy
Australian Sailing Team members Jason Waterhouse and Lisa Darmanin have kept the pressure on in the Nacra 17 class on Day 4 of the 50th Princess Sofia Trophy Iberostar in Palma, Spain, while Mat Belcher and Will Ryan have climbed up to fourth place in the 470 Men’s class.
Waterhouse and Darmanin take control at Princess Sofia Trophy
Australian Sailing Team members, Jason Waterhouse and Lisa Darmanin, have made their move to the top of the leaderboard in the Nacra 17 competition on Day 3 of the 50th Princess Sofia Trophy Iberostar in Palma, Spain.
Australian 49ers off to a good start at Princess Sofia Trophy
The Australian Sailing Squad pair of Kurt Hansen and Simon Hoffman have made an early charge in the 49er class at the Princess Sofia Trophy Iberostar in Palma, kicking off their competition with 6, 1, 2 results to lead the skiffs by one point from the British pair of Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithel.
Mixed start to Australian campaign at Princess Sofia Trophy
The Australian Sailing Team had a mixed opening day at the Olympic classes Princess Sofia Trophy Iberostar in Palma, Mallorca - Natasha Bryant and Annie Wilmot got off to a flying start in the 49erFX skiff, but were subsequently protested in Race 2 and dropped to second place.
Australian Sailing Team prepares for Palma
Members of the Australian Sailing Team have arrived in the Spanish coastal town of Palma, Mallorca, where they are preparing for the first European Olympic classes event of the season; the 50th Trofeo SAR Princess Sofia in Palma, where they will be pitted against other elite sailors from around the globe.
Australian Sailing welcomes new CEO
Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Houston as Chief Executive Officer.