Hi!

I am Ajay Rau, born (05/01/1988) and brought up in Chennai.I have been sailing since as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is of playing on these old woodden sail boats (waterwags) at the Royal Madras Yacht Club .At the age of ten is when my sister and I really started to learn how to sail.I began racing seriously when I was 17.I set my eyes on the Laser ,a single person Olympic class dhinghy.I set myself the goal of becoming a top class laser sailor. A goal that I strive to achieve everyday.

I am on an International sailing campaign.I have many ambitions and dreams .One of my dearest ambitions is to Compete in the 2012 Olympic games.


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I am on a quest to become India's best and the first laser sailor to compete in the Olympic Games .Other events I am hoping to make a mark in future include club ,national,International,European,world cups,world and group games(Asian games,Olympics etc). turned into Sailing and Olympic campaigner after school,april 2006. Made my International Debut in Keil week (ISAF - GrADE 1)Germany June 2006. Despite my late start as a profisional Olympic class sailor,I am making rapid progress for the Year 2006 an average of 100+ races.for the Year 2007 and 2008 an average of 200+ races each year from 2006-2008 I have raced a total of 54 regattas (During the racing season, I have sailed an approx average of 540 races and days.I am very commited,focused and when not racing always training to reach my goal every day. Email: rauajay@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Ajay Rau wins at the Audi Winter series Regatta

Ajay Rau win’s at the Audi Winter series Regatta, Sydney, Australia

He gives Asian Games a miss, but to continue campaigning for Olympics 2012

Sydney harbour witnessed a fleet of 134 boats with a number of incidents as a strong breeze blew. Ajay along with a seven-member crew were division D winners of the 7th race of the Audi winter series. It was the windiest race of the series so far with gusts reaching up to 30 knots (55 kmph ). Steve Hatch, the skipper, made sure the team had a good solid start at the pin end of the line. In the 2-hour race, the team enjoyed these conditions as the boat is built for this kind of racing.

Ajay’s job on the boat was trimming the jib and the spinnaker. It was an intense race as there was always adjustments to be made and specially during the down wind legs, he had to be careful flying the spinnaker as there was a risk of the big sail tearing due to the heavy winds. “After a cold and windy race it was great to hear the sound signal when you cross the finish line “ a tired but elated Ajay said.

Later on Sunday, CYCA Director David Champtaloup announced the winners at a presentation at the CYCA (Cruising Yacht club of Australia)

2009 and 2010 has been a good year for sailing for the 22 year old but there have been compromises made beyond his control to ensure that he continues his international sailing campaign. Earlier this year he had impressive results in Chennai, Qatar and China leading up to the Asian Games selections but later to his disappointment found out that he had to give the selections a miss due to an unfavorable schedule due to his university education. “ My final exams are clashing with the Asian Games and finishing my education is as important as my sporting career, “ said the talented Indian sailor. He is expected to continue his 2012 Olympic campaign and has lots of challenges ahead. He is confident with the support of his family, sponsors and well-wishers that despite not being able to continue his Asian games campaign, he will be able to qualify India for the Olympic games.

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Ajay Rau Track Record 2001-2015


ISAF Sailor Classification: 1
Ajay Rau Track Record

Year Class Event Location Country Position
2001 Laser Asia Pacific Championship & Nationals Hyderabad IND 19
2002 Laser Radial Open 32nd National Games Vizag IND 5
2003 420 Boys Junior Nationals Mumbai IND 3
2003 Laser Radial Junior Nationals Mumbai IND 2
2004 Laser YAI Junior Nationals Mumbai IND 2
2005 Laser Coastal Nationals (Youth) Chennai IND 2
2005 Laser Nationals (Youth) Hyderabad IND 2
2005 Laser YAI Junior Nationals Mumbai IND 2
2006 Laser Asian Games Selection Trials (overall) Mumbai
IND 8
2006 Laser Asian Games Trials 1(senior) Mumbai IND 7
2006 Laser Asian Games Trials 2 (senior) Mumbai IND 8
2006 Laser Australian Nationals grade 1 Hobart AUS 69
2006 Laser Coastal Nationals (Youth) Chennai IND 1
2006 Laser Europens (Youth) silver fleet Gydnia POL 53
2006 Laser Go for gold grade 3 Melbourne AUS 10
2006 Laser Keil Week (Open) grade 1 Keil GER 171
2006 Laser Sail Brisbane grade 2 Brisbane AUS 19
2006 Laser Sydney International grade 1 Sydney AUS 50
2006 Laser Volvo ISAF Youth Worlds grade 2 Weymouth
GBR 38
2007 Laser Auckland Championships Auckland NZL 24
2007 Laser Eurolympic de Garda grade 2 garda ITA 88
2007 Laser Europa cup grade 2 Hoorn NED 59
2007 Laser Europa cup grade 2 Andora ITA 65
2007 Laser Europa cup grade 2 Heyeres FRA 117
2007 Laser Europa Cup grade 3 Warnemunde GER 53
2007 Laser Europa Cup U21 (Youth) Hoorn NED 17
2007 Laser Heyeres grade 1 Emerald fleet Heyeres FRA 177
2007 Laser Holland Regatta grade 1 Medemblik NED 105
2007 Laser Keil Woche grade 1 Keil GER 97
2007 Laser Keil Woche Radial Men Keil GER 13
2007 Laser National Championships Hydrabad IND 6
2007 Laser New Zealand Nationals grade 2 Keri Keri NZL 32
2007 Laser Sail Auckland grade 1 Auckland NZL 40
2007 Laser Sail Melbourne grade 1 Melbourne AUS 34
2007 Laser Selection Trials Worlda Mumbai IND 12
2007 Laser India U 21 Nationals Hyderabad IND 1
2007 Laser Youth European Championships Heyeres FRA 99
2007 Laser Qualifieres Pation UK 35
2007 Laser Skandia Sail For Gold Grade 2 Weymouth UK 47
2007 Laser Christmas race ISAF grade 3 Palimos ESP 37
2008 Laser Australian Championships grade1 Blairgowrie
silver fleet AUS 23
2008 Laser Sail Melbourne grade 1 Brighton Melbourne
bronze fleet AUS 12
2008 Laser World Championship grade 1, W Terrigal Bronze
fleet AUS 40
2008 Laser Barcelona Olympic week Pharo regatta
grade 2 ,Barcelona ESP 23
2008 Laser Europa cup grade 3 Heyeres FRA 77
2008 Laser Europa cup grade 3 Andora ITA 60
2008 Laser Europa cup grade 3 Andora U 21 ITA 23
2008 Laser Rivia Del Garda ISAF grade 2 Garda ITA 68
2008 Laser Heyere ISAF grade 1 Heyeres FRA 147
2008 Laser Vestas Coastal Nationals Chennai IND 6
2008 Laser Olympic laser selection Trials Mumbai IND 6
2008 Italian Olympic classes National Championships
Venice ITA 42
2008 Europa cup grade 3 Aabenraa DEN 25
2008 Kiel Woche grade 1 ,Kiel Bronze fleet GER 31
2008 Senior European Championship grade 1,Bronze fleet
Newport BEL 41
2008 Youth European Championship grade 1,Silver fleet
Douarnenez FRA 38
2008 Selection trials Asian sailing championship grade national
Chennai IND 4
2008 Sail FOR GOLD grade 3 Melbourne AUS -nil
2008 ISAF World Cup grade 1 Sail Melbourne AUS-13 & 8
2009 Australian Championships grade 1 , Gold fleet Perth AUS -14 &11
2009 Asia Pacific's grade 1 Perth AUS, 4 & 3
2009 NewZealand Championships grade 2 NewPlymouth NZL, 24 & 18
2009 Sail Auckland grade 1 Auckland NZL, 18 &15
2009 Australian University Regatta grade 4 Sydney AUS 3&1
2009 European Championships grade c1 silver fleet Charlottenlund DEN, 32 & 67
2009 World Championships grade w1 Karatsu JPN, 15
2009 Sail Brisbane grade 2 Brisbane AUS, 18
2009 Sail Sydney grade 1 Sydney AUS, 34
2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart grade W Sydney-Hobart AUS, 19&5
2010 YAI National Squad Selection Trials Radial Chennai IND,2
2010 Sail The Gulf grade 3 Doha QAT,10
2010 Laser Selection trials mumbai IND, 6
2010 14th Asian Sailing Championship grade 3 Guangzhou CHN,13
2010 Australian University fleet racing regatta -Sydney AUS, 5
2010 Audi Winter series Race 7 - Sydney AUS, 1
2010 Kieler Week grade 1 Kiel Germany GER, 116
2010 Radial Mens World and European Championship Largs GBR , 77
2010 Laser Standard Mens World Championship Hayling Island GBR , 48 Bronze fleet
2010 University Match Racing Regatta Sydney AUS, 3
2010 Australian University Games ( Team racing ) Perth AUS, 3
2010 Australian University Games ( Match racing) Perth AUS, 4
2010 NSW laser state titles Sydney AUS, 5
2010 Sail Melbourne ISAF World Cup Melbourne grade 1 AUS ,60th
2010 Australian Championships ISAF grade 2 Sydney AUS. 31st
2011 Australian University Fleet Racing Regatta Canberra AUS. 4 & 2
2011 Australian Team Racing Nationals Sydney AUS.-
2011 Australian University Games Team Racing Gold Coast AUS.4
2011 NSW & ACT Laser Coastal Championships Macquarie AUS. 11
2011 ISAF Sailing World Cup Sail Melbourne Melbourne AUS.-
2012 Australian Laser National Championships Brisbane AUS. 33, 2
2012 NSW/ACT State Championships Macquarie AUS 28
2012 International Finn NSW State Championship Sydney AUS 10
2012 Australian University Fleet Racing Championships Sydney AUS 1
2012 NSW Team Racing States Sydney AUS 7
2012 Team Racing MidWinters Melbourne AUS -
2012 F24 University Fleet Racing Championship Sydney AUS 3
2012 Student Yachting World Cup inshore trophy La Rochelle FRA 3
2012 Sydney International Regatta Sydney AUS -
2013 International Finn Australian Championships Sydney AUS 15
2014 Sydney International Regatta Sydney AUS 19
2015 National University Match Racing Cup Hobart AUS 2
2015 Sydney International Regatta Sydney AUS 5



Track Record (non athlete)

2009-2015 UNSW Sailing Club Admin & Event management

2011-2016 Sailing Coach - Learn to Sail/Racing
2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015) Competitor , Captain and Manager Australian University Games

2011 ISAF Sailing World Sailing Championships News Service team Perth AUS

2011 Laser Representative Woollhara Sailing Club Sydney AUS

2013-2014 SailCoach News Service Team Europe

2014-2015 President, UNSW Sailing and Windsurfing Club

2014-2015 President UNSW Surfing and SUP Club

2016 Australian & Open International Optimist Dinghy Championship Coach (4boys & 1 girl) 4th,6th (1st girl),13th,16th & 33rd (U10 6th)









2015 Racing

2015 Racing
2nd University National Match Racing Championships (Hobart) & 4th Sydney international Regatta

2011-2016 Coaching

2011-2016 Coaching

2015 Walsh Bay Vessel Management

2015 Walsh Bay Vessel Management

2015 President Sailing & Surfing Clubs

2015 President Sailing & Surfing Clubs

2014 University Games Manager & Athlete

2014 University Games Manager & Athlete

Sailing media 2011/ 2013-2014

Sailing media 2011/ 2013-2014
Australia, Italy and France

2012 Student Yachting World Cup

2012 Student Yachting World Cup
France

2012 Australian University Fleet Racing Champion

2012 Australian University Fleet Racing Champion

2008 European Championship

2008 European Championship
Newport (BEL)

2008 World Championship Terrigal (AUS)

2008 World Championship Terrigal (AUS)
2008 Olympic Qualifier

Youth European Championship 06,07&08(POL,FRA)

Youth European Championship 06,07&08(POL,FRA)
Top U21 Indian 06,07&08

2006 ISAF VOLVO Youth Worlds Weymouth (GBR)

2006 ISAF  VOLVO Youth Worlds Weymouth (GBR)
2012 Olympic venue

Silver medallist Vasilij Zbogar of Slovenia celebrates with Trevor millar

Silver medallist Vasilij Zbogar of Slovenia celebrates with Trevor millar
Allen(SEY) Coach Sunny(LTU) and Vasilij(SLO) Coach Trevor(IRL) Team SailCoach at the 2008 Olympic games- I am a member of SailCoach Team