2018 U23 Junior World Championships
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The Chase for the Title Has Begun
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Last training session before the Junior World Championship begins
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Day 1 Hightlights
Teaser
Teams and coaches must register for the event in the Manage2Sail system AND Pay for their entry through the class payment portal.
Notice of Race
Updated Aug 21 with new measurement schedules
Updated Jan 17 with new opening ceremony date
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SI Amendment 2
Open fileThe 49er and 49erFX return to Marseille for the first time since the 2013 World Championships. Site of the 2024 Olympic sailing in the Paris Olympics, these U23 sailors and future stars of Olympic sailing will get and early preview of their ultimate goal.
In 2018, the Olympic series are back in Marseille from August 26 to September 1 with 3 World Youth Championships: 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17. The best crews will have a glimpse of Paris 2024.
The events will take place from the Stade Nautique du Roucas Blanc, 6 promenade Georges Pompidou 13008 Marseille.
Key information
- When: from Sunday, August 26th to Saturday, September 1st
- Where: At the nautical stadium of Roucas Blanc
- What: The 23-year-old world championships for 3 Olympic series: the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17.
- How: 5 days regatta, 2 rounds of races
Ambitions
- Quality of services and organization
- Conviviality in welcoming runners, visitors and coaches
- Sport and competitiveness on the water
