Wearn and Morris Shine as Harding and Wilmot Snag Silver in Hyères

Australia’s Matt Wearn and Grae Morris shine at French Olympic Week, earning gold medals in their respective classes. This strong performance not only boosts their confidence but highlights the Australian Sailing Team's depth ahead of upcoming competitions.

Wearn secures back-to-back victories in the ILCA7, showcasing his dominance after an 18-month hiatus from international racing. His clinical comeback includes wins at both Sailing Grand Slams this season. "Great to get the back-to-back wins so early in the season," Wearn states, emphasizing his focus on improvement and adaptation to shorter races.

Morris complements Wearn’s success, claiming gold in the iQFOiL. Meanwhile, Laura Harding and Annie Wilmot celebrate their first podium finish as a team with a silver medal in the 49erFX. Harding expresses her excitement, stating, "It feels really good to finally put our first podium performance together," as they gear up for the World Championships.

The team’s overall results reflect growing strength, with Harry Price and Max Paul finishing sixth in the 49er, and Ethan McAullay placing seventh in the ILCA7. Australian Sailing High Performance Director Iain Brambell notes the team's consistency and depth, saying it’s a strong indicator of progress as they head toward the World Championships and LA 2028.