Paris Olympians to hoist sails in iconic regatta

The iconic Sail Melbourne regatta is set to return to the waters of Port Phillip from today, just months after incredible results from Australia’s sailors at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Taking place at Royal Brighton Yacht Club from November 28 to December 1, Sail Melbourne will attract big names to its dock including Olympic silver medallist, and NSWIS Scholarship athlete, Grae Morris.

“Sail Melbourne is my first big regatta back after the Paris Olympics and it’s quite exciting to be here, I’m eager to get back on the start line,” said Morris.

“This event is great because of the size of the fleet and all the different people you get to sail against. It’s also a glamour venue and a place you can enjoy whether you’re on the water or not.”

As one of Australia’s premier Olympic and Invited Classes Regatta, Sail Melbourne has become the largest annual ‘Off the Beach’ regatta in the southern hemisphere and is critical to the growth and success of junior and youth sailors, enabling them to race alongside their Olympic heroes.

To welcome sailors from around the world, Sail Melbourne 2024 will also incorporate the 2024 470 Oceania Championships, 2024 Australian Para Sailing Championships, iQFOiL Australian Championships and RS100 Victorian Championships.

Story courtesy of Australian Sailing