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Honoured 2018

"There is only one prize at the Olympics" was the inspiration driving David Forbes OAM and John Anderson OAM. Teaming up after the 1970 America's Cup challenge on Gretel II, the crew mates set their sights on the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.

Sailing nominations for 2018

Nominations for the 2018 Hall of Fame will open in early 2018. Nominations will be sought in two categories – in the sailor or athlete category; and in the general category which…

30 years ago today Kay Cottee set off around the world!

Aboard the 37 foot yacht, Blackmores First Lady, Kay Cottee conquered more challenges than many of us face in a lifetime, and in doing so, she became an inspiration for…

Australian Sailing Hall of Fame to induct Olympians, Paralympians, America’s Cup champions and ocean racers

November 3, 2017 Seven Australian Sailing ‘greats’ will tonight be inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame (ASHoF). In its inaugural year, the ASHoF will honour Olympians, Paralympians, round-the-world…

Jenny Armstrong and Belinda Stowell, to be inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame

November 3, 2017. The pairing responsible for winning Australia’s first Olympic gold medal in a female sailing event, Jenny Armstrong OAM and Belinda Stowell OAM, will be inducted into the…