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Windsurfer Morris grabs first Aussie win in Marseille

Windsurfer Morris grabs first Aussie win in Marseille

It could have been a day to forget for Australian Olympic windsurfer Grae Morris after a disastrous start - but he soon made amends at the Marseille regatta.

Aussie skiff duo Price and Haseldine seek second wind

Aussie skiff duo Price and Haseldine seek second wind

Aussie skiff duo Price and Haseldine seek second wind

Aussie skiff duo Price and Haseldine seek second wind

Australian skiff duo Olivia Price and Evie Haseldine are gradually finding their form but want stronger winds at the Olympic regatta in Marseille.

No Grae areas as windsurfer aims to rock the boat

No Grae areas as windsurfer aims to rock the boat

No Grae areas as windsurfer aims to rock the boat

No Grae areas as windsurfer aims to rock the boat

Australian Olympic windsurfer Grae Morris grew up dreaming of being an All Black but is now set on inspiring a different wave of talent.

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Aussie sailor's grand plans beyond Paris gold defence

Aussie sailor's grand plans beyond Paris gold defence

Ahead of his Olympic sailing title defence, Matt Wearn has opened up on his Sail GP aspirations - and the Australian team explain why he'd be a perfect fit.

'Shock to everyone' Spain are SailGP champs: Slingsby

'Shock to everyone' Spain are SailGP champs: Slingsby

Tom Slingsby believes Spain's upset victory in the SailGP grand final proves just how unpredictable the sport can be.

Aussies rue mechanical issue in SailGP grand final loss

Aussies rue mechanical issue in SailGP grand final loss

Underdogs Spain have won the SailGP grand final on San Francisco Bay after a mechanical issue dashed Australia's dream of a fourth consecutive championship.

Australia close in on Sail GP's rich grand final

Australia close in on Sail GP's rich grand final

Australia are likely to land in the grand final of the SailGP after a mixed first day on San Francisco Bay.

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France crash could be Aussies' gain at SailGP

France crash could be Aussies' gain at SailGP

France crash could be Aussies' gain at SailGP

France crash could be Aussies' gain at SailGP

One of Australia's biggest rivals for a spot in the SailGP grand final has crashed their boat in the final practice before the San Francisco Bay regatta.

Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

In Paris an equal number of women and men will compete for the first time, plus there's a record number of Olympic mixed-gender events.

Slingsby hails return of SailGP to Sydney Harbour

Slingsby hails return of SailGP to Sydney Harbour

Slingsby hails return of SailGP to Sydney Harbour

Slingsby hails return of SailGP to Sydney Harbour

SailGP's biggest calendar yet features a return for a record sixth event to Sydney Harbour, where Australia won so memorably earlier this year.

Sailors to get a taste of French waters before Olympics

Sailors to get a taste of French waters before Olympics

Sailors to get a taste of French waters before Olympics

Sailors to get a taste of French waters before Olympics

Three Australian sailing crews who have been selected for the Paris Olympics will continue their Games preparations in regattas in France this week.

Slingsby's Australians set pace at Bermuda SailGP

Slingsby's Australians set pace at Bermuda SailGP

Slingsby's Australians set pace at Bermuda SailGP

Slingsby's Australians set pace at Bermuda SailGP

Tom Slingsby and his Australian crew have led the way at the SailGP in Bermuda in a stirring comeback from their disaster in Christchurch.

Five more sailors added to Australia's Olympic team

Five more sailors added to Australia's Olympic team

Five more sailors added to Australia's Olympic team

Five more sailors added to Australia's Olympic team

Five more sailors have been confirmed in Australia's Paris Olympic team, including four who will debut in Marseilles, where the Games sailing will be held.

Olympic sailor Whitehead triumphant at Spanish regatta

Olympic sailor Whitehead triumphant at Spanish regatta

Olympic sailor Whitehead triumphant at Spanish regatta

Olympic sailor Whitehead triumphant at Spanish regatta

Australian Olympian Breiana Whitehead showed her class to win the Formula Kite gold medal and the overall trophy at the Princess Sofia Regatta off Palma, Spain.

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Outteridge takes the wheel for Swiss in SailGP

Two-time Olympic medallist Nathan Outteridge has taken over the Swiss boat in SailGP and will renew his rivalry with fellow Australian Tom Slingsby.

Australia 'turns momentum' of SailGP season in Sydney

Tom Slingsby's Australia will look to reprise their winning ways when the SailGP travels to Christchurch next month.

'Huge' win for Slingsby's Australia in Sydney SailGP

Tom Slingsby's Australia have shaken off a disappointing last event to claim their first overall victory of the SailGP season on Sydney Harbour.

Furious Canada take aim at SailGP after Sydney disaster

A hydraulic issue forced Canada to retire on day one of the Sydney SailGP, leaving driver Phil Robertson to take aim at event organisers.

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Slingsby chuffed as Australia, Danes lead Sydney SailGP

Looking to bounce back on day one of the Sydney SailGP, Australia sailed as well as they have all season, according to driver Tom Slingsby.

SailGP's Aussies out to halt rampant Kiwis in Sydney

New Zealand is gaining on Australia at the top of the SailGP rankings, setting up an important weekend for Tom Slingsby's boat on Sydney Harbour.

Upset Slingsby still fuming before Sydney SailGP

Tom Slingsby is still not over Australia's loss at the Abu Dhabi SailGP as his team looks to bounce back on Sydney Harbour this weekend.

In-form Wearn out to defend sailing gold in Marseille

Matt Wearn's 2022 is a bad memory as the Olympic gold medallist heads to the Games with confidence, while fellow sailor Grae Morris has also earned selection.

Feline good: ordinary moggie Oli finishes Sydney-Hobart

The final boat has crossed the finish line in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, skippered by Bob Williams who was joined on board by his cat Oli.

Watson sails Sydney to Hobart for special cause

Around-the-world sailor Jessica Watson has raised awareness about the importance of blood pressure checks during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

Peccadillo and Alien take out Melbourne-Hobart honours

Peccadillo, the only multihull in the Melbourne to Hobart yacht race fleet, has won line honours, while Alien has won the overall race for a record fourth time.

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