Sport Sailing Abbreviation AS Affiliation ISAF | Jurisdiction Australia Founded 1956 (1956) Affiliation date 1967 | |
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Australian Sailing is recognised by the International Sailing Federation as the governing body for the sport of sailing in Australia. The Yachting Australia training department facilitates yachting national training schemes for the industry.
Contents
- Background
- Clubs
- High profile regatta
- Famous sailors
- Olympic sailing
- Offshore sailing
- Marine industry
- References
Australian Sailing was previously named Yachting Australia. The name change occurred along with governance reforms that concluded in July 2016.
Background
Australian Sailing sees its key responsibilities as:
Clubs
Famous yacht clubs include the Cruising Club of Australia and the Royal Sydney Yacht Club.
High profile regatta
Famous sailors
See Category:Australian sailors
Olympic sailing
See Category:Olympic sailors of Australia
Offshore sailing
See Category:Australian sailors (sport)
One of the most famous sailing team of all time was that of America's Cup entry of Alan Bond and the 12 metre, Australia II who broke the longest unbeaten run in international sport by winning the event from the American challenger.
Marine industry
The marine industry is strong the most high profile builder are McConaghy Boats and Sydney Yachts / Bashford International.