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Expressions Of Interest Sought For Para Sailing Athletes

Australian Sailing is taking a leading role in the push for sailing to be reinstated in the Paralympic program with David Staley, vice-chair of the Para World Sailing Committee, appointed to oversee a $150,000 fund allocated to maintain momentum until the International Paralympic Committee announces the slate for the 2024 Games next year.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Para Sailing

Tue 13 Mar 2018

Jake Lilley Praises Aussie Finn Fleet On Eve Of Euros

Ninety-six Finn sailors from 33 countries are counting down the days until the Open and U23 Finn European Championship in CÃ¡diz, Spain. Many have been training for months at the venue for the first big test of the year as the fleet gears up for the first Olympic qualifier in Aarhus, Denmark in August.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Jake Lilley

Fri 09 Mar 2018

Finn Team To â€˜Check Inâ€™ With Worldâ€™s Best At Euros

Australiaâ€™s Finn class quartet will lead the charge into the northern hemisphere racing season when it lines up in a powerful fleet to contest the 2018 Finn European Championship in Cadiz, Spain, starting on Friday night (AEDT).

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team

Thu 08 Mar 2018

Laser Squad Training Strategy Explained

With a hectic schedule in front of them, Australia's Laser squad is taking a measured approach to their between-seasons training block.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Tom Burton

Wed 07 Mar 2018

'Always Wanting To Be The Best': The Desire That Drives Matt Wearn

His team spirit is highly respected among Australia's top sailors, putting individual rivalries to the side and working for the betterment of the entire Laser squad. But don't be fooled. Matt Wearn is fiercely competitive and will do everything he can to get to the Tokyo Olympics.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Matt Wearn

Wed 28 Feb 2018

Australian Sailing Welcomes Gold Medal Winning Coach Javier Torres

Javier Torres del Moral describes himself as having been a pretty average sailor, but his efforts as a coach are not in dispute. In 2016, the Spaniard mentored Brazilian duo Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze to an emotional Olympic gold medal, which sent the host nation into raptures.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Javier Torres

Fri 23 Feb 2018

A Tour Of The Most Enduring Olympic Class Dinghy

The Australian Sailing Team's Finn squad leaves for Spain early next month to contest the European Championships at Cadiz. The team of Jake Lilley, Oli Tweddell, Lewis Brake and Jock Calvert has been training hard under recently appointed coachÂ Rafael Trujillo, who won a Finn sailing silver medal for Spain at the 2004 Olympic Games.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Oliver Tweddell

Mon 19 Feb 2018

Laser Sailor Shooting For The Top

Winning a Youth World Championship gold medal is a remarkable achievement. But transferring that success into the Open division, against the very best in the world, is a different story all together.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Finn Alexander

Thu 15 Feb 2018

Bravery Award Winner Simon Hoffman Honoured By Irish Sailing

Australian sailor Simon Hoffman was a guest of honour at the Irish Sailing Awards, where he was acknowledged for his crucial role in saving the life of Irishman and good friend Johnny Durcan.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Simon Hoffman

Mon 12 Feb 2018

The Break That Put Lewis On Heavyweight Path

Lewis Brake spent three years as an Australian Squad 49er sailor, training with Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen. But after stepping away from the sport, during which he bulked up at the gym, good friend Jake Lilley, who was busy chasing his America's Cup dream, lent him his Finn and Brake took to it like a fish to water.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Lewis Brake

Wed 07 Feb 2018

Podium Finishes At Tasman Series Finale

Australian Sailing Team and Squad members will return from New Zealand with three medals after a tightly-contested Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta at Murrays Bay Sailing Club, Auckland, rounded out the inaugural Tasman Series.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Tasman Series

Tue 06 Feb 2018

Gilmour And Turner Wary Of Inspired Kiwis

Australiaâ€™s top-ranked 49er pair,Â David GilmourÂ andÂ Joel Turner, are anticipating a touch of Burling and Tuke to shine through in the Kiwi crewsâ€™ performances when the Oceanbridge Regatta starts at Murrays Bay Sailing Club, Auckland, on Friday.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Tasman Series

Wed 31 Jan 2018

Golden Haul For Australia At World Cup Miami

Australia has reminded the world it remains a major power in sailing after Olympic gold medallistÂ Tom BurtonÂ took out the Laser class title at the World Cup Series in Miami, adding to the victory by Olympic silver medallists, Nacra 17 pairÂ Jason WaterhouseÂ andÂ Lisa Darmanin, the previous day.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Miami

Mon 29 Jan 2018

Olympic Medallists Win Gold At World Cup Miami

Olympic silver medallistsÂ Jason WaterhouseÂ andÂ Lisa DarmaninÂ have set the foundation for a big 2018 after capturing gold in the Nacra 17 class at the World Cup Series in Miami.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Miami

Sun 28 Jan 2018

Strong Winds Donâ€™t Sway Celebrating Aussies

The breeze came roaring in for day three racing at the World Cup Series in Miami, but Nacra 17 pairÂ Jason WaterhouseÂ andÂ Lisa DarmaninÂ and Laser sailorÂ Tom BurtonÂ marked Australia Day by each extending their leads to be well positioned with medal races nearing.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Miami

Fri 26 Jan 2018

Olympic Medallists Make Early Statement In Miami

Australiaâ€™s Olympic silver medallistsÂ Jason WaterhouseÂ andÂ Lisa DarmaninÂ are second overall and level on points with the leaders after day one of the 2018 World Cup Series in Miami, though an expected stronger breeze tomorrow is destined to test the world-class fleet.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Miami

Wed 24 Jan 2018

Aussie Contingent Ready For Worldâ€™s Best At World Cup Series Miami

Talented duoÂ Natasha BryantÂ andÂ Annie WilmotÂ admit theyâ€™re still adjusting to life in the 49erFX. But, with a long lead-in to the Miami leg of the 2018 World Cup series and the opportunity to compete against the best in the class, they hope to make big gains during the regatta.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Miami

Tue 23 Jan 2018

Laser Radial Team's Big Year Of Growth

Australiaâ€™s Laser Radial program features four young sailors with the world at their feet. Under coachÂ Jared WestÂ - a former Australian Laser representative who mentoredÂ Ashley StoddartÂ to ninth at the Rio Olympics - the quartet ofÂ Mara Stransky,Â Zoe Thomson,Â Marlena BerzinsÂ andÂ Elyse AinsworthÂ is looking forward to consolidating a busy 2017 and continuing to grow in experience in 2018.

Australian Sailing Australian Sailing Team Laser Radial

Mon 22 Jan 2018