Australian Sailing

Australian Sailing
SportSailing
JurisdictionAustralia
AbbreviationAS
Founded1956 (1956)
AffiliationWorld Sailing
Affiliation date1967
Regional affiliationOSAF
HeadquartersNorth Sydney, New South Wales
PresidentAlistair Murray AM
CEOBen Houston
Official website
www.sailing.org.au
Australia

Australian Sailing is recognised by World Sailing as the governing body for the sport of sailing in Australia.

It formed in 1950 as the Australian Yachting Federation at a meeting at the Royal St. Kilda Yacht Club.[1] It is responsible for the administration, promotion and development of sailing in Australia. Australian Sailing a member-based organisation that represents the interests and provides services and support to over 360 clubs across Australia as well as more than 160 accredited Discover Sailing Centres.[2]