Sports

Sailing

In partnership with Australian Sailing, the NSWIS Sailing Program aims to support sailing athletes to achieve ongoing podium success across international benchmark events.   

WORLD’S BEST

The NSWIS Sailing Program has a rich history of producing internationally successful athletes who have excelled in prestigious events such as the Olympics, world championships and world cups. Notable among them is Tom Slingsby, an Olympic gold medallist in the laser class and Olivia Price who won silver in the elliot 6m match racing at the 2012 London Olympic Games; Liesl Tesch, a Paralympic gold medallist in the two person keelboat (SKUD 18) class and Tom Burton who won Olympic gold in men’s laser at the 2016 Rio Games These exceptional sailors exemplify the program’s dedication to nurturing talent and achieving remarkable success on the international sailing stage.

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TRAINING VENUE

Middle Harbour Yacht Club

Middle Harbour Yacht Club