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ILCA Oceania Solidarity Programme Continues to Champion Young Female Sailors

The International Laser Class Association Oceania is once again offering young female sailors an exceptional opportunity to advance their sailing careers through the 2026 Solidarity Programme. Taking place during the Oceania & Australian ILCA Open & Youth Championships at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania from 1-8 January 2026, the programme will select seven promising sailors aged 13-16 from across the region—one from each Australian state and one from New Zealand.
Fri 23 May 2025

World Sailing Coach Scholarships: New Opportunities for Oceania Sailing Development

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.
Sailing Coaching Development Performance Scholarships
Tue 01 Apr 2025

International Judges Seminar to be Hosted in Auckland

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.
Thu 06 Mar 2025

Oceania leaders take the helm at the World Sailing committees

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'.
Tue 04 Feb 2025

World Sailing Ushers in New Era with Modernized Constitution

World Sailing, our parent organization and international governing body for the sport of sailing, has adopted a comprehensive new Constitution set to take effect in November 2024. This landmark reform represents the most significant governance overhaul in the organization's recent history as it addresses long-standing calls for modernization and enhanced transparency in the sport's administration.
World Sailing New Constitution gender balance Sports
Sun 24 Nov 2024

Pacific Games Final Medals Awarded

The second week of racing completed and medals have been awarded in the Men's Laser and Open Hobie competition for the Pacific Games and the Oceania Championship
Sun 21 Jul 2019