Vale Gary Appleby
Australian sailing has farewelled one of its most respected and accomplished offshore racing identities, Gary Appleby – a legend whose success and sportsmanship will be remembered.
Education investment
John Calvert-Jones AM and Janet Calvert-Jones AC have committed to supporting the future of SailLAB.
Sailors honoured
Outstanding sailors recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours.
Aussie medal haul
Wearn and Morris strike Gold as Harding and Wilmot claim Silver in Hyeres.
Vale Gordon Ingate
Australian Sailing mourns the passing of Gordon Ingate OAM.
Toast to 100
Australia’s oldest Olympian, Gordon Ingate OAM has celebrated his 100th birthday.
Growing participation
Australian Sailing has released its Participation Plan for sailing in Australia.
Vale Mike Fletcher
Michael Francis Fletcher AM, known simply as “Fletch”, “Coach” or “Mike”, passed away Friday 20 January, aged 92, following a bout with illness.
Sailing stars honoured
Australia Day 2026 has notable members of the sailing community recognised for their services to the sport as part of the Australia Day 2026 Honours List.
AST named for 2026
The 2026 Australian Sailing Team (AST) has been announced – blending established campaigners with an emerging group of athletes as momentum builds toward LA 2028.
Sail Brisbane ahead
Sail Brisbane 2025 set to shine in partnership with Australian Sailing.
Future champions
Australian Sailing has revealed the sailors set to represent Australia at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal from 12 to 20 December 2025.
Aussie finalists
Australia’s Morris and Meehan shortlisted as finalists for Young World Sailor of the Year.
Price on Board
Olivia Price OLY will join the Australian Sailing Board of Directors.
Finalists revealed
A stellar line-up of clubs, volunteers and sailing stars from around the country have been named as national finalists for the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards.
Finalists chosen
National Finalists have been selected in the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards.