New Zealand
Kiwi crews into the top 10 at the Princess Sofia Regatta
The full fleet of more than 1000 sailors came out to play on the second day of the Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma and a handful of New Zealand boats emerged in the top 10
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The world’s top 49er sailors compete in Mallorca for the Sofia
The current Olympic and World Champions in 49er and 49erFX will compete for the 51 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca against many of the top contenders in both classes.
America's Cup
Pete and Blair: The making of champions
Micheal Brown catches up with Pete and Blair to reflect on their incredible time in the 49er.
New Zealand
Isaac Mchardie and Will Mckenzie’s push for Paris
As we get further and further along the pathway to Paris, all of the teams are ramping up their campaigns. One team in particular, Will Mckenzie and Isaac Mchardie, have been locking down some fantastic results at recent regattas and are at the tip of everyone’s tongues as we look to see who will be Peter Burlings and Blair Tukes successors.
International News
IOC EB recommends no participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) discussed again today the dilemma the Olympic Movement is currently facing after the breach of the Olympic Truce by the Russian government and the government of Belarus through its support in this.
Australian News
Alex Maloney returns to the 49erFX with new partner
Olympic Silver Medalist Alex Maloney is back on the wiggle stick and wire and has teamed up with Olivia Hobbs to campaign the 49erFX for Paris 2024.
New Zealand
Two-time Olympic medallist Jo Aleh returns to top-level sailing
Jo Aleh always insisted she hadn’t retired as a high-performance sailor and will now make a tilt for a third Olympic medal, this time teaming up with Molly Meech in the 49erFX.
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Marstrand to Host First-Ever 49er Short Track World Championship
The Short Tack World Championship is an action-packed tournament format that showcases the best of sailing in a fan friendly package. The world’s best 49er and 49erFX sailors will race
International News
Day one of 2021 ILCA 6 World Championship disrupted by lack of wind
The opening day of the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championship fell victim to an uncharacteristic lack of wind in Barceló Mussanah Resort, resulting in the scheduled races being cancelled. Action
Olympics
French Olympic Week – Fleets to Sail on 2024 Olympic Waters
The 53rd Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères (SOF) will take place between April 23 to 30 2022. For the first time in France, the SOF will bring together on the
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Oman Sail kicks off the 2021 ILCA 6 Radial World Championship
Oman Sail will welcome ILCA Radial sailors from around the world this week for the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championship. Commencing on 29 November through to 6 December 2021 at
Australian News
Sailing wins IOC gold for Tokyo 2020 coverage
Another gold for sailing at Golden Rings Awards following wins for Beijing 2008 and London 2012. Sailing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has won Gold in the Best Coverage
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2021 49er FX and Nacra Worlds Day 4
Mussana, OMAN – Odile van Aanholt with Elise de Ruyter (NED) reclaimed their lead after an off day yesterday by flighting hard in each of the races right to the
Australian News
Pathway to Paris looks strong for Australian Sailing Team ILCA 7 Squad
Conditions failed to deliver on the final day of racing at the ILCA 7 World Championships due to an uncontrollable wave state. A storm rolled through and the swell pushed
New Zealand
Tom Saunders takes out Laser world title
Tom Saunders had planned to be back in New Zealand right now but he’s glad he delayed his return because this morning he was crowned Laser world champion. No racing
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Asian Championship Decided in Lead Up to Oman Worlds
The Asian Open Championship for 49er and 49erFX wrapped up with two newer teams leading the fleets. Henan Umpiere with Fernando Diz (URU) won the 49er fleet with a commanding
New Zealand
Saunders hits the front at Laser world championships
Tom Saunders will head into an unfamiliar position tomorrow but one he’s excited about – leading going into the final day of the Laser world championships in Barcelona. The 29-year-old
Australian News
Soldiers course test sailors’ skills at ILCA 7 World Championships
Racing recommenced on day four of the ILCA 7 World Championships following long delays earlier this week due to lack of wind. It was a tough day of racing for
New Zealand
Saunders in the hunt at Laser world champs
The Laser world championships in Barcelona have not exactly run smoothly, with two of the four days lost to a lack of wind, but Tom Saunders has coped well and
Australian News
Sunrise to Sunset racing at ILCA 7 World Championships
Sailors’ patience was tested on day two of the ILCA 7 World Championships in Barcelona, Spain as all the sunlight of the day was required to squeeze two races in.
New Zealand
Saunders makes good start to Laser worlds
New Zealand’s Tom Saunders has made a good start to the Laser world championships in Barcelona, but it hasn’t been easy with split sessions, big delays and big swells. Saunders
International News
Season 1 Episode 15: George Gautrey chats about the 2021 ILCA Standard Men
23 year old Laser/ILCA sailor George Gautrey from New Zealand is in Barcelona, Spain for the 2021 ILCA Standard Men’s World Championship ready to take on the fleet of 139
Olympics
Final Results – 2021 EurILCA Senior European Championships
The 2021 EurILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy concluded today in Varna, Bulgaria, with one last race for each class. The racing was scheduled to start at 11:00
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Race Day 1 – The 2021 EurILCA Senior Europeans Started In Varna
The 2021 EurILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy started today in Varna with the first two races for all the three classes. Light to medium shifty winds and