Australian Sailing Team and Element 6 Evolution Carry Forward Elite Partnership on Road to LA 2028

The Australian Sailing Team (AST), renowned for its legacy of excellence, launches into a new venture with Element 6 Evolution, geared towards the LA 2028 Olympics Games. This partnership, fortified on a foundation of world-class athletes, formidable squad culture and cutting-edge equipment, is set to soar. As the AST’s ILCA program gains momentum, Element 6 Evolution pledges its unwavering commitment as the exclusive provider of ILCA equipment, reinforcing the team’s national squads with the unbeatable consistency and quality they are known for. Michael Blackburn, three-time Olympic gold medal coach and Australian Sailing Technical Director highlights the role of Element 6, stating their dedication to top-notch ILCA equipment bolsters athlete’s focus purely on performance. The effectiveness of this partnership is best evidenced by dual Olympic gold medallist and two-time World Champion, Matt Wearn. Element 6’s optimal standards have been central to his journey to the top. On the race to the finish line, equipment can make or break the game and with Element 6, Wearn avows he’s on the winning side. Element 6 Evolution appreciates the outstanding professional approach that the AST projects, according to John Higman, Chief Commercial Officer of Element 6. He expresses his anticipation in backing the team and sharing in their continued victories on the global stage. Yet, the partnership does not only support renowned sailors. Significant gear discounts provided by Element 6 Evolution aids the budding champions in Australian Sailing Futures program, ensuring consistency of equipment as they develop and cultivate their talents. With the steady support coming from additional sponsors Ziegelmayer Handelsgesellschaft mbH and Negrinautica who provide vital logistics, the road to LA 2028 rivals the cutting edge of a swift sail through the wind. The collaboration between AST and Element 6 denotes more than just a partnership. It symbolises the perfect harmony between skill, aspiration and equipment. As they embark on their Olympic journey, they are set decisively on the path of gold, the sound of victory as clear as an echo over the open seas.