The Potential Impact of Light Wind Conditions on the Skiff Sailing Events at the Olympics
The Paris Olympic sailing regatta is being conducted in Marseilles. With only 48 hours until racing begins, forecasting models are accurate enough that we can use them to analyze who might be advantaged by the most likely wind conditions. On July 28th the Olympic regatta begins with 4 events, the men’s and women’s skiff and […]
49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Celebrate the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics!
Marseille, July 26, 2024 – The Olympics officially start today, marking a historic moment for France and the world of sports. For the first time in Olympic history, the Opening Ceremony will be held outside a stadium, and will take place on the iconic Seine River in the heart of Paris. A Historic Opening Ceremony […]
More Questions Than Answers Heading to Marseilles Olympic Regatta
49er and FX skiffs race off in Olympic simulation – YCPR Magic Regatta Watch the full regatta recap video: Buksak and Weirzbicki (POL-49er) dominated in all conditions after the most arduous domestic trials of all 49er Olympic-bound teams. The Polish pair are in great form leading into the Marseilles Olympics. They sailed six straight races […]
Ian Barrows and Hans Henken Qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics in US Trials
Ian Barrows and Hans Henken thrive in torturous qualification process to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Over 7 days of racing and 19 races, the regatta played out primarily among the three elite 49er teams that have extensive experience. Ian Barrows and Hans Henken Qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics: The top three 49er […]
2023 Asian Championships – China qualifies for Paris 2024
The 2023 Asian Sailing Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, brought together sailors from all over Asia for a thrilling competition. Held in the beautiful Gulf of Thailand, the event showcased the best sailing talent in the region, with teams competing for medals and a chance to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics. China wins the spot […]
What’s Up in Sailing Politics – The Olympic Vision
The annual World Sailing conference is happening in Southern Spain, in November 2023, and Olympic Sailing will be the central topic. World Sailing is presenting an Olympic Vision paper with aim to align our Olympic strategy. Meanwhile, the IOC just announced three sports have moved into the core category and 5 new sports will be […]
Bobeck and Netzler win their first FX World Championship
Vilma Bobeck and Rebecca Netzler (SWE) were the class of the FX fleet all week. Upon winning their first World Championship they were swamped at the launch ramp by their training partners and competitors congratulating them on a dominating job. “We didn’t even really know, we weren’t looking at the scores,” said Bobeck. “We just […]
The Paris 2024 Quad Begins – New Teams, Old Team, New Sails, Foiling On
The Path to Paris is one year shorter than normal, but like normal, Princessa Sophia (Palma regatta) kicks off the unofficial start of the action. All of the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Gold Medalists are returning to defend their titles, but behind them, there are quite a few new and old teams they will […]
Fletcher and Bithell (GBR) take gold by the slimmest of margins from Burling and Tuke (NZL)
Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell become the first British team to win 49er gold, and in the process knock Peter Burling and Blair Tuke (NZL) from their perch atop the sailing world. The medal race was a tense and intense race from start to finish, with all of the protagonist teams sailing well and going […]
Grael and Kunze (BRA) Repeat Gold with Courage and Smarts
The Brazilian 49erFX Champions repeated their Rio performance after beating their challengers in another incredibly tight medal race. Sailing as always with courage, guts, and smarts, Grael and Kunze (BRA) worked hard to win the boat end of the start line, got the first shift, consolidated over the top of their challengers, and then extended […]