Australian Sailing

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Australian Sailing
Australian Sailing logo.jpg
SportSailing
JurisdictionAustralia
AbbreviationAS
Founded1956 (1956)
AffiliationWorld Sailing
Affiliation date1967
Regional affiliationOSAF
HeadquartersNorth Sydney, New South Wales
PresidentDaniel Belcher
CEOBen Houston
Official website
www.sailing.org.au
Australia

Australian Sailing is recognised by World Sailing[1] as the governing body for the sport of sailing in Australia. It is responsible for the administration, promotion and development of sailing in Australia. Australian Sailing a member-based organisation that represents the interests and provides services & support to over 360 clubs across Australia as well as more than 160 accredited Discover Sailing Centres.

Priorities[]

Australian Sailing's priorities are to work with clubs to:

  1. Grow Participation
  2. Build the profile of Sailing
  3. Enhance the people, structure and culture of Sailing
  4. Ensure Sailing’s sustainability
  5. Maintain High Performance Outcomes

Clubs[]

See also: Category:Yacht clubs in Australia

Famous yacht clubs include the Cruising Club of Australia and the Royal Sydney Yacht Club.

Affiliated Classes[]

Further information: List of Australian sail racing associations

Australian Sailing affiliates member associations including class associations for dinghys, keelboats, windsurfers, kite surfing and remote control boats.

Hall of Fame[]

In 2017, Australian Sailing Hall of Fame was established in conjunction with the Australian National Maritime Museum.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.sailing.org/about/members/mnas/australia.php World Sailing MNA Microsite

External links[]

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