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This is the first in a series of instructional Learn to Wing videos. Watch on to learn tips and tricks associated with the discipline!

This is the second in a series of instructional Learn to Wing videos. Watch on to learn tips and tricks associated with the discipline!

This is the third in a series of instructional Learn to Wing videos. Watch on to learn tips and tricks associated with the discipline!

This is the fourth in a series of instructional Learn to Wing videos. Watch on to learn tips and tricks associated with the discipline!

This is the fifth in a series of instructional Learn to Wing videos. Watch on to learn tips and tricks associated with the discipline!

This is the sixth in a series of instructional Learn to Wing videos. Watch on to learn tips and tricks associated with the discipline!

This is the seventh in a series of instructional Learn to Wing videos. Watch on to learn tips and tricks associated with the discipline!

This is the eighth in a series of instructional Learn to Wing videos. Watch on to learn tips and tricks associated with the discipline!

Volunteers make sailing possible. Here at Australian Sailing, we thank all volunteers for their time, passion, commitment and dedication to sailing and to their club and/or class association.

Australia’s future sailing stars congregated at the Gold Coast Performance Centre for the inaugural Australian Sailing Futures camp that was held 1 – 3rd March 2023. It aims proactively support athlete transition into Olympic campaigning with the tools and knowledge to maximise the opportunity. The cohort of athletes present at the camp were selected based on a projected transition upward to the Australian Sailing Squad in 1-2 years, across the full range of classes.

Interested in becoming an Australian Sailing accredited Race Officer? Hear from South Australian local Laura Hughson about her experience.

Hear from Lallie about her journey as a volunteer and what she enjoys most about her role doing the scoring and race results.

OutThere Sailing is a program that has been specifically designed for teenagers from 12 to 17 years old. It is perfect for teens who want to try sailing in a non-competitive, social and fun setting. Find out more along with your nearest club via the website: www.discoversailing.org.au/outthere

What happens when a group of powerhouse women from all walks of sporting life try sailing for the first time? 🏉🏐🥊⛹️‍♀️ It equals a whole lot of fun! 😆 To celebrate the start of Summer the crew from Play like a Girl Australia attended a SheSails Discover Sailing experience in Melbourne ⛵

WindFoiling shares many of the fundamental foiling principals with other foiling classes and is the sport of riding a windsurf board with a hydrofoil attached to it. WindFoiling allows a windsurfer to sail with their board above the water by riding the foil which remains submerged beneath the surface. It might seem like WindFoiling, and Windsurfing are similar. They both rely on wind in their sails to get moving, and much of the equipment can be used for either sport. The skills acquired through windsurfing are transferable to WindFoiling, so it is important a sailor develops these basic skills first, if they wish to pursue a WindFoiling pathway.

With the continued interest and increase of foiling opportunities at clubs around the country, Australian Sailing is working to develop programs and resources to support sailors and clubs to get involved with these new and exciting classes. We can break the foiling disciplines into 4 distinct classes, each with their own specific set of skills required, but all sharing the common trait of flying above the water on a hydrofoil. These 4 foil classes are: KiteFoil WingFoil WindFoil SailFoil

The first step on the foiling journey for any sailor, windsurfer or kiteboarder who wants to experience foiling, is to take part in a FoilLab delivered at a club, by a qualified club coach. FoilLabs focus on the fundamental skills required to begin foiling and assist participants to understand what is happening with the foil below the surface of the water, and how to control it. A FoilLab is relevant no matter which foiling class a sailor chooses (WindFoil, KiteFoil, SailFoil, or WingFoil). FOIL-LABs are a day long introductory session allowing participants to experience and learn about foiling. FOIL-LABs provide a safe space for sailors to learn and interact with a new type of sailing experience and equip themselves with new knowledge to take on foiling classes. Sailors will learn the fundamentals that drive a hydrofoils performance, as well learn about the body and physical relationships that offer a path to mastery. Mastering the basics gives more options to have more fun, more often. It also allows sailors to chase performance in a range of modern performance sailing classes in a fun and fulfilling way.

With the ever-increasing explosion of foiling into the sailing community Australian Sailing is working to develop programs and resources to support sailors and clubs to get involved in this new and exciting space. One of the first initiatives is the development of FOIL-LABs which are day long introductory sessions allowing participants to experience and learn about foiling. FOIL-LABs provide a safe space for sailors to learn and interact with a new type of sailing experience and equip themselves with new knowledge to take on foiling classes. Sailors will learn the fundamentals that drive a hydrofoils performance, as well learn about the body and physical relationships that offer a path to mastery. Mastering the basics gives more options to have more fun, more often. It also allows sailors to chase performance in a range of modern performance sailing classes in a fun and fulfilling way. Australian Sailing is pleased to be able to offer a number of Foil Labs across the country. Contact your Australian Sailing State General Manager to express interest and find out more!

KiteFoiling is one of the most thrilling and high-performance classes. Its growth and popularity have been largely due to an inclusive community, advances in technology and a challenging but rewarding learning progression. As a class, the ‘Formula Kite’ provides an Olympic option with universal access and affordability, while the ‘Open KiteFoil’ racing arena allows sailors of any background, on any equipment to test and enjoy the discipline in their own style. KiteFoiling uses a mix of sailing skills and skills from other sports. It offers a unique and innovative way for members to enjoy the water and apply their current skills, while developing new ones.