The story of the week at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships was the unseasonably light winds, so it almost seemed fitting that the final day of racing was cancelled as the winds died right out at Vilamoura in Portugal.
A small but strong Australian team has arrived in Vilamoura, Portugal, ready to compete against the best in their classes at the 2023 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships this week.
One of Australia’s first Olympic sailors has been recognised for his achievements with the presentation of his Barranjoey Pin at the 2023 Tasmanian Sailing Awards held earlier this month.
A strong Aussie contingent has landed in the UK to prepare for their assault on the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships, which are set to launch from Eastney Beach in Portsmouth with racing from the 19th to 24th of September.
Australian Sailing Futures (ASF) athletes Evie Saunders and Brin Liddell have been recognised as up-and-coming stars by the Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF), receiving Tier 2 and Tier 3 scholarships respectively as part of the organisations 2023 Scholarship and Mentoring Program.
Three distinguished sailors have been recognised for their incredible achievements in Olympic class sailing, receiving their personalised Barranjoey Pins in a special ceremony at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron last month.
Australia’s ILCA 7 Olympic Champion Matt Wearn has pulled off a stunning final Gold fleet race to build an unassailable 20-point lead going into tomorrow’s Medal Race at the Sailing World Championships
Australia’s 49erFX team of Olivia Price and Evie Haseldine have won a bronze medal at the 2023 Sailing World Championship, a best-ever World Championship performance by Australian sailors in the 49erFX
Australia’s 49erFX team of Olivia Price and Evie Haseldine moved into second place after the first day of Gold fleet racing at the Allianz Sailing World Championships