Welcome to the Oceania Sailing Federation website
Oceania Sailing Federation (OSAF) is the Continental Sailing Association (CA) representing World Sailing (WS) in the Oceania Continental Region. Its members are the National Bodies of Sailing in the Oceania Continental Region. Most of OSAF's members, but not all of them are members of World Sailing.
OSAF supports the development of sailing through education and training programs for new sailors and clinics, events, regattas and sailing competitions in communities, clubs, regional organisations in the Pacific Countries of Oceania.
OSAF is a member of Organisation of Sports Federations of Oceania (OSFO) and is a compulsory sport at the Pacific Games the Regional Games in Oceania.
The Oceania Sailing Federation (OSAF) is pleased to announce the upcoming World Sailing Coach Scholarships for the 2025-2028 quadrennial, supported by the International Olympic Committee's Olympic Solidarity fund. Following an extensive review by World Sailing's development team and committees, this program offers two distinct pathways to develop coaching expertise across our region.
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The Oceania Sailing Federation is pleased to announce an International Judges Seminar in Auckland, Aotearoa this May, approved by World Sailing and hosted by Yachting New Zealand. This professional development opportunity is open to qualified national judges and offers a valuable chance to consolidate knowledge and learn about the latest changes to the 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing. Registration is open until February 28th, with applications being accepted through an online form.
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World Sailing has appointed key Oceania representatives to leadership positions through 2028. Notable appointments include Matt Allen (AUS) as Chair of the Oceania & Offshore Committee and Glen Stanaway as Equipment Committee Chair. Stanaway expressed humility about his role, noting his hopes to improve the sport. Aotearoa's representation includes Alistair Deaves and Raynor Haagh among others. CEO David Graham praised the volunteers'.
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