Brisbane bonanza

Australian Sailing welcomes the outcome of Brisbane Olympics 100-Day Review, revealed on Tuesday 25 March, naming the venues for Sailing in the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.

25 March 2025

The Queensland Government announced its response to a 100-Day Review of infrastructure and planning needs ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, resulting in the 2032 Plan for new builds and upgraded venues throughout the state.

The 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are scheduled to commence 23 July, seven years from now. The Premier revealed what will be the largest investment in infrastructure in Queensland history.

Part of the plan is the host venues of the sailing competition for the Games, which will be Townsville and the Whitsundays.

The decision will provide one of the most scenic backdrops of the Games, showcasing the iconic beauty of Far North Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef to the estimated 3 billion Olympic broadcast viewers worldwide.

Brisbane is the host city for the 2032 Olympic Games, and events will be spread around the state.

The state government and Commonwealth will invest more than $7 billion in new infrastructure, venues, improved roads, transport and upgraded facilities.

The Whitsundays in Far North Queensland will co-host the Sailing events with Townsville. © Salty Dingo 2024

“There is an extremely strong connection between sailing and the communities in North Queensland, and we are pleased that we will have the opportunity to provide a regional legacy for the 2032 Olympic Games,” said Australian Sailing President, Shevaun Bruland.

“We appreciate that the Queensland Government has taken the time reviewing this hugely important decision for our sport.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our sport, with North Queensland offering some of the most beautiful, pristine and competitive sailing courses in the world.”

Australian Sailing will work with affiliated clubs who are impacted by this decision to ensure a legacy for the sport in Brisbane and at the host venues.

“The Organising Committee’s decision will have a lasting impact on sailing and our clubs, and we will work with all parties to ensure the best result for the sport, the Games, Queensland and Olympic viewers around the world,” concluded Bruland.

Read the Queensland Government’s “Delivering 2032 and Beyond: Let the Games begin” statement in full here.

sailing.org.au

Previous article

Spain rules

Next article

Maxi vision