Salty sponsorship

In addition to the financial sponsorship, Salty Dingo will provide its creative expertise as a media and visual content partner.  Salty Dingo will serve as the exclusive and official provider of photography and visual media for the RS Aero World Championships 2027, using their renowned visual storytelling to help showcase the exhilaration and spirit of the Aero sailing class to an international audience.

Simon Pluim, the Vice President of RS Aero Association (AUS) Incorporated and a senior member of the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, welcomed Salty Dingo’s new commitment to supporting Aero Sailing in Australia.

“This is an important partnership for our sailing class as it brings both funding to deliver key events in our calendar and will also help to attract opportunities for the Aero class,” said Simon.

Over the past decade, the RS Aero Class in Australia has gone from strength to strength. Since the first Aero arrived on Australian shores in 2015, the class has seen remarkable growth, with more than 300 boats now racing across the country.

Rhett Gowans, RS Aero Australian and two-time World Champion, and Director of Sailing Raceboats Pty Ltd, the Australian importer of Aero design boats, said the upcoming major regattas and the new partnership with Salty Dingo offered big opportunities to build the class further.

“The partnership with Salty Dingo will assist in the growth, development and all-round coverage of this special class. Through their funding support and their lens, we can show the world this fast, light and modern single-handed skiff,” said Rhett.

The partnership reflects Salty Dingo’s deep passion for sailing and a commitment to help the RS Aero class thrive across Australia.

Salty Dingo Director, Craig ‘Salty’ Greenhill, who is an avid Aero sailor, said the sponsorship was directly linked to the company’s speciality in and love for sailing, boating and the marine environment.

“This partnership with RS Aero is our way of giving back to a sport that has shaped so much of our lives.

“A life of sailing is a life well lived, and we often say, ‘just keep trimming your sails and you can achieve anything’. That philosophy is at the heart of how we work and also how we sail,” said Craig.

“As an Aero sailor, I’ve found the individual challenge of the class brings strength and real joy.  It’s a class of sailing which allows great diversity, embraces all levels of ability and allows people to learn and grow.

“We’re proud to support the RS Aero Association and hope this partnership helps more people discover everything this incredible class has to offer.”

About Salty Dingo

Salty Dingo is a leading photography and videography company with deep roots in the world of sailing. Based on the iconic Sydney Harbour, the team brings unmatched expertise and passion to marine event coverage, capturing the beauty, drama, and precision of sailing through personal experience.

Salty Dingo has told the visual stories of some of the world’s most prestigious sailing events, including the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Hamilton Island Race Week, and SailGP. Their marine focus is complemented by a strong presence on land, where they partner with government, corporate, and small businesses to deliver engaging media content for a wide range of purposes.

Led by Directors Craig ‘Salty’ Greenhill, a lifelong sailor, and Brad Hunter, the team includes award-winning photographers with backgrounds in media and publishing.

In 2023, Salty Dingo was honoured with the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Award, one of the sailing world’s most esteemed accolades. Craig’s sailing credentials include eight Rolex Sydney Hobart campaigns and regular competition in the RS Aero dinghy class.  His deep, hands-on connection to sailing and boating ensures Salty Dingo’s coverage captures key decisive moments on the racecourse and the quiet, timeless beauty of the open ocean.

saltydingo.com.au

About RS Aero Association (AUS)

RS Sailing’s Aero is the fastest-growing single-handed dinghy in the world at the moment.

At 33 kg, it’s lightweight construction and carbon rigging, driven by a square top main make it a ‘Maserati’ on any given racetrack.

With a focus on one-design sailing and a great culture, the RS Aero was chosen by the Olympic Evaluation Committee and the Olympic Sailing Committee as the ‘dinghy of choice’ for the future.

rsaeroaus.org.au