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Bronze Breakthrough for Liddell and Brown at Kieler Woche

Brin Liddell and Rhiannan Brown have claimed their first international podium in the Nacra 17 class, securing bronze at Kieler Woche, the third Sailing Grand Slam event of the season.

Mon 30 Jun 2025

Hamilton Island Race Week to Showcase Olympic-class Sailing

This year, Race Week is also introducing Olympic-class match racing as an exhibition series, with the Australian and New Zealand men’s 49er and women’s 49erFX teams competing in a Trans-Tasman clash from 17-19 August. The series, affectionately dubbed the “Wetisloe Cup”, will see 13 elite skiffs from teams on both sides of the Tasman battling it out.

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Fri 27 Jun 2025

From Light Air to Heavy Breeze Aussies Break into Top 10 at Kiel Woche

The first half of Kieler Woche has wrapped up in Germany, with Australian sailors putting themselves to the test in five Olympic classes. Kiel delivered a complete spectrum of conditions for athletes to sharpen their racing skills.

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Thu 26 Jun 2025

Australian Sailors Ready to Tackle Kiel Week

Australia’s Olympic class sailors are set to tackle Kiel Week, the third event within the five event Sailing Grand Slam, held in the north of Germany. Now in its 144th year, the iconic regatta is a mainstay of the European calendar, renowned for its rich history, world-class competition, and famously unpredictable conditions.

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Sat 21 Jun 2025

ZHIK and Australian Sailing renew podium-winning partnership for a fourth Olympic cycle

Zhik and Australian Sailing are proud to celebrate over a decade of partnership, one built on innovation, elite performance and podium success. Since 2013, the collaboration has helped deliver four Olympic gold medals and four silver medals across three Games, and it continues to elevate the standard of technical sailing gear for the next generation of Australian athletes.

Wed 18 Jun 2025

Top 10 Finishes for Aussie Crews in Challenging European Championship

Australia’s 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 sailors have wrapped up a demanding European Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece, with light winds, lengthy delays, and multiple general recalls pushing teams to their limits throughout the week.

Mon 09 Jun 2025

Young Aussie Squad Ready to Shine at European Championships in Greece

Australia’s fast boat sailors are set to take on the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships this week in Thessaloniki, Greece. With up to 18 races scheduled over the next six days, it’s set to be a high-intensity regatta.

Mon 02 Jun 2025

Whitehead Back in the Mix with Ninth at Kite Europeans

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.

Tue 20 May 2025

Littlewood Claims Bronze in Wild Weather ILCA7 World Championship

Zac Littlewood has claimed a bronze medal at the ILCA 7 World Championships in Qingdao, China, after an intense and unpredictable week of racing.

Sat 17 May 2025

Breiana Whitehead Returns to International Competition at 2025 Formula Kite Europeans

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.

Tue 13 May 2025

Game on in Qingdao for the 2025 ILCA Worlds

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.

Mon 12 May 2025

Matt Allen AM matches Australian Olympic Committee funding to support 2024 Olympic Podium Performing Sailors

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.

Fri 02 May 2025

The Perfect Match – Ronstan and Australian Sailing Team continue 50-year partnership

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.

Tue 29 Apr 2025

Silver Lining for Morris and Australia’s Next Wave at French Olympic Week

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.

Sun 27 Apr 2025

Defence Forces and Olympians battle for inaugural Anzac Day Cup

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.

Fri 25 Apr 2025

Australian Sailors Ready to Build Momentum at French Olympic Week

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

Mon 21 Apr 2025

Two Golds for Australia at Sailing Grand Slam in Spain

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.

Sat 05 Apr 2025

Australia’s Best Set for First Major Test of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam

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.

Mon 31 Mar 2025