What We Learned from the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup provided insight into the future of professional sailing, showcasing what works and what doesn’t in high-performance racing. Here are some key takeaways from the event: 1. 49er Sailing: The Ideal Training Ground for Pro Sailors The 49er class has proven to be the most competitive training environment for future […]
Diego Botín: From Conquering SailGP to Reaching Olympic Glory
Diego Botín and Florian Trittel won Olympic gold in the 49er class, cementing their place among the elite of world sailing after a flawless season. This included leading the Spanish team to victory in the SailGP circuit of flying catamarans. Diego Botín (Madrid, 1993) is one of Spain’s greatest sailing talents. Born into a renowned […]
Stars and Challengers from the 49er and Nacra 17 Classes Take to the America’s Cup Stage
The upcoming America’s Cup and its inaugural Youth and Women’s America’s Cup events, are taking place in Barcelona from September 17 to October 13, 2024, will showcase a remarkable lineup of sailors from the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes. This year’s competition features both seasoned champions and rising stars, many of whom have previously […]
Double Olympic champion Martine Grael named driver of Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team
Double Olympic champion Martine Grael has been named driver of the Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team, which will enter the league next season. Grael’s appointment, which was announced alongside the news that Rio will host Brazil’s first SailGP event, is a historic first for SailGP, with Grael marking the league’s first female driver. Reacting to the news, […]
Light Wind, Strong Wind: The Key is to be good at all of it
It’s really hard to be world class across the whole wind range. That’s why the very best Olympic sailors enjoy competing in a whole variety of wind and wave conditions across the course of a five or six-day regatta, because it tends to weed out the specialists. Some prefer light winds, others prefer strong, because […]
Olympic Sailing 2024: The Proposals that Powered the Women’s Skiff Podium
Winning an Olympic medal is special, but for Sarah Steyaert and Charline Picon, that sensation was amplified tenfold when they returned to shore and watched both their partners propose in unison. After finishing sixth in the 49erFX Medal Race, Steyaert and Picon clinched a bronze medal and leaped into the sea to celebrate in front […]
Day 7 Analysis: The medal that nearly wasn’t
What a day! We waited a while for the Skiff Medal Races to happen, but today’s conditions came good for a spectacular conclusion to the 49ers and the 49erFX in particular. Women’s Skiff Medal Race: The new Women’s Skiff Olympic Champions (Photo by World Sailing / Sander van der Borch) It was the most dramatic […]
Olympic Sailing 2024: Spanish Sensations Botin and Trittel Strike Gold in Men’s Skiff
Diego Botin and Florian Trittel fulfilled a lifelong dream by mastering the Men’s Skiff to become Olympic champions. The Spanish pair sailed impressively throughout the regatta, finishing top of the Opening Series by a narrow five-point margin. Botin and Trittel had not won an individual race heading into the decisive Medal Race, but they saved […]
Olympic Sailing 2024: Dutch Delight as Van Aanholt and Duetz Win first Paris Sailing Gold in Women’s Skiff
Odile van Aanholt and Annette Duetz clinched the first sailing gold medal of Paris 2024 following a hugely dramatic Women’s Skiff Medal Race. The Dutch duo went into the crucial finale trailing France’s Sarah Steyaert and Charline Picon by just a point. Both crews took turns leading the rankings throughout the Opening Series and went […]
Men’s Skiff: Day of Frustration
There were two attempts at getting the Men’s Skiff Medal Race completed today. In the first race Diego Botin and Florian Trittel found a good lane out to the right hand side of the course and were higher and faster than their rivals. Already sitting in gold medal position, the Spanish team rounded the first […]