European Olympic Qualifier to be held in Lazarote
The 49er and Nacra 17 Classes are pleased to announce the European Olympic Qualifier for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 and the African Qualifier for Nacra 17 will be in Lanzarote, Spain. The racing days are March 23-28, 2021 giving teams 5 weeks to arrive and prepare for the regatta. The Princess Sofia Regatta was […]
49er Sailors Hauling in the Silverware
It’s awards season, and while the world is on lockdown it’s still a great time to recognize achievement. The Rolex World Sailor of the year Awards are delayed, and there’s no doubt Peter Burling and Blair Tuke will once again be nominated. After winning back to back 49er World Championships one year ago, they will […]
Lutz Beucke (GER) Qualify for Tokyo
Tina Lutz and Susann Beucke of Germany have won their selection trials and will race in Tokyo. The pair are leading Kieler Woche which is the third leg of their national trials and since they were already leading the trials have mathematically locked up Olympic selection. The German duo are long time campaigners but have […]
Relive The Moment with Roble & Shea
Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea are joined by sailing journalist Andy Rice for a look back at the thrilling finale to the 2020 World Championships and their U.S. Olympic selections.
Tokyo 2020 New Dates Announced
IOC, IPC, Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and Tokyo Metropolitan Government announce new dates for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020
Tokyo 2020 Postponed to 2021
The Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020 but not later than summer 2021, to safeguard the health of the athletes, everybody involved in the Olympic Games and the international community.
CANCELLATION OF TROFEO PRINCESA SOFIA IBEROSTAR 2020
ue to the COVID-19 Pandemic and following recommendations from the Spanish and Balearic Governments, we are forced to cancel the 2020 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Iberostar in all Classes (Olympic Classes, One – Design, Open Foil, ORC). We deeply regret this situation but we must follow the restrictions requested by the Authorities to face this world health issue.
Hempel World Cup Series Genoa cancelled due to COVID-19
World Sailing has cancelled the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Genoa event that was due to be held in the Italian city from 11 – 19 April 2020 due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
New Generation of Female Coaches Emerging
Coaches on the Olympic sailing circuit are predominantly male, but a new generation of female coaches have moved into the professional ranks. Reporter Chris Museler sat down with four of these coaches who are each champions in their own right and have transitioned to coaching for the Tokyo games. From left to right we have […]
Last chances for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualification
After the 2019 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships wrapped up with some amazing medal races and the dust settled in Auckland, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics picture began to reveal itself. With under 200 days until the Games commence in July there are only a handful of qualification spots remaining in the three classes.