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Australian Sailing Hall of Fame was established in 2017 by Australian Sailing in collaboration with the Australian National Maritime Museum. There are two nomination categories: the sailor or athlete category; and the general category which recognises those who have played a critical supporting role such as an official, coach or similar.
Jessica Watson OAM (born 18 May 1993) is an Australian sailor who was awarded the Order of Australia Medal after attempting a solo circumnavigation [1] at the age of 16. . Although she circled the planet, she did it in a narrow range of latitudes that resulted in her voyage falling short of the distance criterion of 21,600 nautical miles (40,000 km) for a circumnavigation – the equivalent of ...
Fischer was named Australian Yachtsman of the Year in 1971-72 and again in 1992-93 [2] and was Australian Ocean Racer of the Year in 1993, 1996 and 2002.. Fischer was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to sport in the 1975 New Year Honours, [2] [6] and was inducted into the New South Wales Sports Hall of Fame in 2002–03.
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.
South Australian Sport Hall of Fame [6] South Australia: All sports Hall of Fame Located at Adelaide Oval; managed by the Sport SA: Tasmanian Sporting Hall of Fame [7] Tasmania: All sports Hall of Fame Managed by Sport and Recreation Tasmania ACT Sport Hall of Fame [8] Australian Capital Territory: All sports Hall of Fame Managed by ACTSPORT.
[1] In 1989, the Hall of Fame was expanded to include associate members who have assisted in the development of sport in Australia. In 2012, there were 518 members. In 2012, there were 518 members. [ 2 ] Each year the Hall of Fame inducts notable retired athletes, associate members and upgrades one member to 'legend' status.
18 September 1993: Member of the America's Cup Hall of Fame for outstanding achievement in the America's Cup. 14 July 2000: Australian Sports Medal for outstanding achievement in the America's Cup and general contribution; 1 January 2001: Centenary Medal for service to Australian society through the sport of Sailing.
Thomas Jack King OAM (born 8 February 1973) is an Australian sailor and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the 470 class with Mark Turnbull at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. [ 1 ] He and Turnbull were inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame in 2022.