Australia’s Breiana Whitehead has made a confident return to international competition, finishing ninth overall at the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships in Urla, Türkiye.
Australian kitefoiler Breiana Whitehead is back on the international stage this week, as she lines up against top level competition at the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships in Urla, Türkiye from May 14 to 19.
The stage is set in Qingdao, China, as 237 of the world’s best sailors from 40 nations prepare to battle it out over six intense days of racing at the 2025 ILCA6 and ILCA7 World Championships.
Matt Allen AM, a distinguished figure in Australian sport, has once again demonstrated his unwavering support for sailing by generously matching the Australian Olympic Committee’s Medal Incentive Funding (MIF) for Olympic champion Matt Wearn and Paris 2024 silver medallist Grae Morris.
Australian Sailing and Ronstan have today announced that their 50-year partnership will continue after signing a new four-year agreement. The agreement sees Ronstan continue as the Official Partner to Australian Sailing and the Australian Sailing Team in the sailboat hardware category, continuing their support of the team which dates back to 1970.
French Olympic Week in Hyères delivered everything from the roaring mistral winds that pushed physical limits to the patience-testing light airs that demanded calm and clarity. Among the standout performances was Grae Morris, who claimed a silver medal in the iQFOiL class.
Sydney Harbour turned it on this ANZAC Day Eve, as four teams of Australia’s finest battled it out for bragging rights in the inaugural Anzac Day Cup Regatta. With a spirit of respect and remembrance, sailors representing the Australian Sailing Team, Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force hit the water in near-perfect mid-Autumn conditions.
Australian sailors are ready to launch into the next phase of their international season at French Olympic Week. Held in Hyères, in the south of France, the regatta has been a proving ground for over 50 years, known for its strong fleets, challenging conditions, and high-pressure racing
Grae Morris and Zoe Thomson have claimed a gold medal each at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía regatta, held over the past six days in Mallorca, Spain. Grae took the win in the Men’s iQFOiL after topping the overall leaderboard and sealing gold with a win in the final race. Zoe also led her fleet heading into the final day and clinched victory with a second-place finish in the ILCA6 medal race.
The 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Regatta will commence today and continue through to April 5th in Mallorca, Spain, marking the first major international test for Olympic-class sailors this season. With 700 crews from 53 countries set to compete across the ten Olympic classes, the event promises high-intensity racing and world-class competition. Australia will be represented by 55 sailors across nine disciplines.
As the Australian summer concludes and the sailors are set for the 2025 international regattas, the Australian Sailing ILCA7 squad has made a crucial stopover in Long Beach, California, the future home of the LA 2028 Olympic sailing competition. This training camp wasn’t just about logging extra hours on the water, it was about building a foundation for success in 2028.
Grae Morris has stormed to victory in round 2 of the iQFOiL International Games in Cadiz, Spain, claiming his first major international win. Taking on a stacked fleet of 74 top-tier sailors, Morris was in a league of his own, winning an incredible 11 of 15 qualifying races to secure pole position heading into the Grand Final.
Ahead of International Women’s Day, the Australian Sailing Team reaffirms its commitment to empowering female athletes with the foundations to succeed on the world stage. Progress is ongoing, but the momentum in women’s sailing is undeniable - driven by talent, opportunity, and a culture of support.
At just 21 years old, Grae Morris is proving that an Olympic silver medal was just the beginning of his journey. Since his stellar performance at the Paris 2024 Games, the young Australian windsurfing sensation has been embracing new challenges across multiple water sports, collecting accolades, and preparing for the next phase of his iQFOiL career.
The Australian Sailing Team is pleased to announce the appointment of Haylee Outteridge as its new High Performance Pathways Manager. Outteridge brings a wealth of experience in high-performance sailing, both as an elite athlete and as a leader in athlete development.
Townsville Sailing Club is one of two winners of Australian Sailing’s "Host an Olympian" competition that took place during the 2024 Olympics. This unique initiative aims to connect Olympians and Olympic Coaches with local sailing communities, fostering inspiration and learning across the sport. As part of the prize, Paris 2024 Olympian Jim Colley will visit the club on 15 February for an unforgettable day of sailing excellence.
After 12 races showcasing a vast range of conditions on the waters off Manly in Brisbane, Zac Littlewood and Mara Stransky have emerged victorious at the 2025 ILCA Oceania and Australian Championship in the ILCA7 and ILCA6 classes, respectively.