Australian Sailing Team Leader Iain Murray on what to expect in the third day of Australia’s pursuit of Olympic sailing gold.
Olympic preview, Day 3
Positive reaction
Australian Sailing has welcomed the confirmation that Brisbane will be the host city of the 2032 Summer Olympic Games.
Big addition
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has been named host of the inaugural Australian Maxi Championship.
Hall of fame open
Entries for 2021 inductions into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame are now officially open.
Coming home
SailGP has confirmed that for the second time, the Australia Sail Grand Prix will be included in Season 2.
Sydney Hobart open
Entries for the 77th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race are now officially been opened.
Good signs
Australia’s Mat Belcher and Will Ryan are showing medal potential at this year’s 470 2021 European Championships.
Extra incentive
The Australian Yachting Championships are returning to Hamilton Island.
Duel in the light
One of the most enduring skiff classes – the Flying 11s – is proving as popular as ever with more than 40 boats turning out for the second round of the Allen NSW Flying 11 Championships.
Talent camp
Three of Australia’s top female sailors have taken part in an invitational camp, hosted at Woollahra Sailing Club in Sydney, as part of a new program aimed at accelerating the inclusion of female athletes in SailGP.
Eye on the future
Australian Sailing has taken a step towards securing the next generation of sailing champions with the launch of the Performance Pathway Futures Program.
Friendly fire
There were plenty of battles and bust-ups between teams on the harbour for Sail Sydney, running from 10–13 December 2020.
Member for life
Prominent sailor and sailing administrator David Kellett AM has been awarded Australian Sailing Life Membership.
Funding boost
The Australian Institute of Sport will continue funding for the Australian Sailing high-performance program.
Clear pathway
Australian Sailing has resolved to strengthen youth pathways in sailing after undertaking a thorough review.
Youth update
Australian Sailing announces that the Australian Youth Championships has been cancelled for 2021.
