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From Process to Podium: Australia's Nacra 17 Squad Eyes Kiel Week

Kiel Week gets underway on the Baltic Sea this week, with Australia's Nacra 17 squad arriving in full force for a crucial hit-out before the European Championships. Four crews will line up carrying a season's worth of momentum and a clear ambition to test processes and move towards converting consistent performances into podium results.

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Fri 19 Jun 2026

Strong Week Ends in Frustration at the iQFOiL Europeans

Grae Morris has endured a difficult finish to an otherwise outstanding European Championships campaign in Portugal, with a technical penalty and unforgiving finals format derailing a potential podium result.

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Sun 24 May 2026

Littlewood Leads Australian Charge at ILCA Europeans

The ILCA European Championships concluded today in Kastela, Croatia, wrapping up a long and demanding week of racing that delivered everything from cancelled days due to unstable weather to packed schedules making up for lost time.Zac Littlewood finished just three points shy of the podium after a final race showdown.

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Sat 23 May 2026

PBs and Breakthrough Results for Australian Crews at 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds

The 2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships have concluded in Quiberon, France, with the regatta delivering everything from marginal winds and shifty conditions to brutal survival racing, testing the world's best Olympic sailors across an intense week of competition.

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Mon 18 May 2026

Morris ready to rumble at iQFOiL European Championships

Racing at the iQFOiL European Championships gets underway on 18 May in Portimão, Portugal, with Australia’s Grae Morris set to return to a venue that holds strong memories.

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Sun 17 May 2026

Australian ILCA Squad Ready to Take on European Championship

The ILCA European Championship gets underway this week in Kastela, Croatia, with Australia's top sailors primed for action on the Adriatic Sea following an intensive preparation period.

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Sat 16 May 2026

Whitehead’s Rollercoaster Week at Kite Worlds

The 2026 Formula Kite World Championships came down to the finest of margins for Australian rider Breiana Whitehead, with every point proving critical in a dramatic week of racing in Portugal.

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Sat 16 May 2026

Aussie Skiffs and Cats Ready to Pounce in Quiberon

Australia’s top skiff and multihull sailors are set to take on the world this week as the Nacra 17, 49er and 49erFX World Championships get underway in Quiberon, France. The Australian team will field 11 entries across the three Olympic classes, with athletes preparing for a wide range of conditions on France’s Atlantic coast.

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Tue 12 May 2026

Australians Ready to Fly at Formula Kite World Championships

Australian’s Breiana Whitehead and Oscar Timm are primed for action as the Formula Kite World Championships kick off this week on Portugal's Western coast.

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Tue 12 May 2026

Wearn and Morris Strike Gold as Harding and Wilmot Claim Silver in Hyeres

The Australian Sailing Team has delivered a strong performance at French Olympic Week, finishing with two gold medals, a silver medal, and a strong spread of top-10 results across the Olympic fleet. Matt Wearn added a second gold to Australia’s tally, joining Grae Morris, who claimed gold in the iQFOiL. Laura Harding and Annie Wilmot also stood on the podium, securing silver in the 49erFX, their first medal as a pairing.

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Sun 26 Apr 2026

Morris wins Gold at French Olympic Week

Grae Morris found redemption on the Mediterranean Sea, winning gold in a stunning final series that kept him waiting and fighting until the very end. After dominating the past two years at this event but falling short in the finals, Morris’ campaign looked under threat early. But the Olympic silver medallist responded in style, delivering the race win that mattered most to clutch a remarkable victory.

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Sat 25 Apr 2026

Australian Sailing Team ready to race French Olympic Week

The second Sailing Grand Slam of the 2026 season heads to Hyères, France, this week, with the French Olympic Week regatta set to welcome hundreds of sailors from more than 50 nations across all 10 Olympic classes. Australia will be strongly represented, with 43 entries preparing to take to the start line.

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Mon 20 Apr 2026

Wearn Wins on Return as Australian Sailing Team Shows Depth in Palma

Double Olympic Champion Matt Wearn has made a commanding return to international racing, taking out the ILCA 7 title at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, the opening Sailing Grand Slam of the season.

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Sun 05 Apr 2026

Wearn in Gold Medal Contention on Return to International Racing

In his return to major international competition for the first time since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Matt Wearn will fight for gold at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, capping off an impressive week of racing in Palma, Mallorca.

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Sat 04 Apr 2026

Australian Sailing Team Set for Season Opener at Sailing Grand Slam

The Australian Sailing Team (AST) will launch its international season this week at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Sailing Grand Slam in Palma, Spain, with 38 Australian entries spread across all 10 Olympic classes.

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Mon 30 Mar 2026

Century of Sailing: Australia’s oldest Olympian Gordon Ingate OAM turns 100

Australian Sailing proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone as Gordon Ingate OAM marks his 100th birthday, a life defined by resilience, innovation, and an enduring contribution to the sport of sailing.

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Sun 29 Mar 2026

AST Opens Expression of Interest for 2027 World Sailing Championships & Olympic Test Event

The Australian Sailing Team (AST) has released its Selection Guidelines for the 2027 World Sailing Championships and the LA 2028 Olympic Sailing Test Event, to be held in 2027, with Expressions of Interest (EOI) now open for eligible athletes.

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Mon 09 Mar 2026

AST Partners with YPO Sydney to Develop All-Round Champions

The Australian Sailing Team (AST) in partnership with Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO) Sydney, has launched a High-Performance Athlete Mentor Program, a 12-month pilot initiative designed to connect elite sailors with some of Australia’s most accomplished business leaders.

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Fri 20 Feb 2026