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Ready Steady Tokyo – Day Three Update
Ready Steady Tokio Sailing 2019. ©PEDRO MARTINEZ/SAILING ENERGY/WORLD SAILING19 August, 2019.
Ready Steady Tokyo – Day Three Update
Racing on the Tokyo Olympic medal race course in Enoshima Japan, the Argentinian team of Santiago Lange & Cecilia Carranza Saroli, who captured the hearts of...
August 19th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Enoshima winds proving difficult to predict at Ready Steady Tokyo
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Enoshima winds proving difficult to predict at Ready Steady Tokyo
As Ready Steady Tokyo – Sailing, the official test event for Tokyo 2020, reaches its mid-way point, it’s fair to say that all 353 athletes here have been put through their paces so far.
Day 3 produced a different bout of weather...
August 19th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Contrasting conditions test sailors on Day 2 of Ready Steady Tokyo
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Contrasting conditions test sailors on Day 2 of Ready Steady Tokyo
A day of light wind saw a slightly disrupted race schedule on Day 2 of Ready Steady Tokyo – Sailing, the official test event of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition.
But, after a short postponement, all fleets managed to get...
August 18th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Enoshima experience paying off on Day 1 of Ready Steady Tokyo
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Enoshima experience paying off on Day 1 of Ready Steady Tokyo
The official test event of Tokyo 2020, Ready Steady Tokyo – Sailing, got underway today with the first day of racing.
And the 363 sailors from 47 nations were met with strong winds and big waves in Enoshima, Japan, an ideal way to start...
August 17th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Garda to Host 2020 Europeans
Gemma Jones and Jason Saunders sailing as a team prior to split.
Garda to Host 2020 Europeans
The 2020 European Championship for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 will be jointly held by Fraglia Vela Malcesine and Fraglia Vela Riva on lake Garda! From the 11-17 of May 2020, the best mix of sailing will return...
August 16th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Ready Steady Tokyo – Sailing to set the 2020 Olympic scene one year out
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Ready Steady Tokyo – Sailing to set the 2020 Olympic scene one year out
Taking place between 15-22 August 2019 at Enoshima Yacht Harbour, the official Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing venue, is Ready Steady Tokyo, the official test event for the Games in one year’s time.
And if the last two Olympic Games...
August 15th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Team Malizia and climate activist Greta Thunberg are on their way across the Atlantic
Team Malizia and climate activist Greta Thunberg are on their way across the Atlantic
Journey for the future.
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Team Malizia and climate activist Greta Thunberg are on their way across the Atlantic with minimal CO2 emissions, a journey that aims to change the mindset of people around the world. Torqeedo...
August 14th, 2019 | Charity, Climate, Emissions, Environment, Sailing | Read More
World Sailing launch Challenge 2024
World Sailing launch Challenge 2024
World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, have set an ambitious challenge to the marine industry to push the boundaries of low carbon innovation for support boats at international events.
Titled Challenge 2024 and announced at Monaco Yacht Club’s Solar...
August 12th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Panam Games Roundup
Bahia de Paracas, Thursday August 08, 2019 – Aerial view of Yager and Klaus Langer from Argentina participating Men’s Skiff Opening Series Race 11 Sailing classifications on the Pan American Games Lima 2019 Bahia de Paracas.Copyright Guillermo Arias / Lima 2019
Panam Games Roundup
Brazil,...
August 9th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
World Sailing launches Special Event Sustainability Charter at Cowes SailGP
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World Sailing launches Special Event Sustainability Charter at Cowes SailGP
World Sailing has today [Friday 9 August] launched its Special Event Sustainability Charter at Cowes SailGP to ensure world-class sailing competitions showcase the best in the sport and support World Sailing’s Sustainability...
August 9th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
We are very pleased to announce that Greencarrier is enabling The Ship Götheborg to sail again.
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We are very pleased to announce that Greencarrier is enabling The Ship Götheborg to sail again.
This means we take the full operational and financial responsibility for the ship for the next two years. SOIC Ship Management AB will organizationally be a subsidiary of Greencarrier AB.
It will be fantastic...
August 8th, 2019 | Charity, Maritime History and Museums, Sailing | Read More
ABP Southampton working to maintain safety during Cowes Week
The Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) AIS screen during Cowes Week
ABP Southampton working to maintain safety during Cowes Week
ABP Southampton is preparing for the challenge of managing all of the traffic that will flow through the port during this year’s Cowes Week, which will see up to 8,000 competitors...
August 8th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports, Yachting | Read More
Missing the boat: UK kids Un-shore of A-B-Seas
Lesley Robinson
Missing the boat: UK kids Un-shore of A-B-Seas
35% of British kids have never been in a boat on the sea and close to a quarter (24%) have never been swimming in the ocean
Almost one in three (27%) don’t know the Earth’s surface is covered primarily by water
Just over one in 10...
August 8th, 2019 | Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Exhibitions, Marinas, Maritime Education and Training, Maritime Tourism, Reports, Rowing, Sailing, Sports, Tourism, Yachting | Read More
World Sailing implements new quality control processes for all Olympic Classes
World Sailing implements new quality control processes for all Olympic Classes
World Sailing implements new independent quality control processes to secure and improve the quality and consistency of Olympic equipment
As part of the process of finalising the equipment for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,...
July 26th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Team Beijaflore Tour Voile Champions 2019
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Team Beijaflore Tour Voile Champions 2019
A truly unforgettable Super Final of the Tour Voile served up an even higher than usual dose of tension, excitement and top-level sailing – all set against the stunning backdrop of the Baie des Anges in Nice. A thrilling match within the match saw overall...
July 21st, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Balboa Yacht Club – Governor’s Cup 2019, Day 5
Coming down to the fifth race in the finals, Egnot- Johnson prevailed. Photo credit: Andrew Delves – RNZYS
Balboa Yacht Club – Governor’s Cup 2019, Day 5
Egnot-Johnson (NZL) survives a late charge by Takahashi (NZL) to win the finals 3-2; by all accounts, the closest racing in the 53-year...
July 21st, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Fighting to the Finish in Nice
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Fighting to the Finish in Nice
There is very little that is predictable about the racing in the Tour Voile and this 42nd edition is no exception. From the top eight boats that qualify for the Nautical Stadium Finals to the daily winners and even the wind conditions, anything can and does happen on...
July 20th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Balboa Yacht Club – Governor’s Cup 2019, Day 4
Nick Egnot-Johnson (NZL) had a good day Friday, advancing to the semi-finals and then going 1-1 with Jack Parkin (USA). In the other Semi, pre-regatta favorite Leonard Takahashi (NZL) lost two races to Frank Dair (USA). The Semis, first-to-win-three-races, continue on Saturday, followed by the first-to-three...
July 20th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Cheminées Poujoulat burns bright in Hyères
Cheminées Poujoulat burns bright in Hyères
Robin Follin, Gaulthier Germain and Antoine Rucard of Cheminées Poujoulat shot off the line in today’s Nautical Stadium Final and stormed around the course in textbook fashion, never really looking like they were in danger of being caught. Coupled with...
July 19th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Balboa Yacht Club – Governor’s Cup 2019 —
Jack Parkin (USA, Riverside YC) and his team of Bram Brakman, Victoria Thompson, and Wiley Rogers had a stellar day, 4 wins and 1 loss, to advance to second on the leaderboard
Balboa Yacht Club – Governor’s Cup 2019 —
53rd GovCup: Leonard Takahashi (NZL) continues his winning ways;...
July 19th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Three gold medals decided at the Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships
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Three gold medals decided at the Hempel Youth Sailing World Championship
The penultimate day of the 2019 Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships in Gdynia, Poland saw three gold medals decided ahead of Friday’s final races.
There are double celebrations in the 420 fleets tonight after Seb...
July 18th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Balboa Yacht Club – Governor’s Cup 2019 – Day 2
Frank Dair (USA, California YC) had a good Day 2, moving up to second on the leaderboard one point behind leader Leonard Takahashi (NZL, Royal New Zealand YS). Round-robin racing continues on Thursday.(Picture credits: Tom Walker / Maserati)
Balboa Yacht Club – Governor’s Cup 2019 Day 2:...
July 18th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports, Yachting | Read More
Gdynia’s Butowski shines on home waters at the Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships
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Gdynia’s Butowski shines on home waters at the Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships
Local sailor Tytus Butowski is leading the hopes of the home nation at the Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships in Gdynia, Poland, sitting atop of the Boy’s Laser Radial fleet.
Butowski is a resident of...
July 17th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Balboa Yacht Club – Governor’s Cup 2019 —
Finn Tapper (AUS) and Leonard Takahashi (NZL) are tied for the lead at the 53rd GovCup after day one. Takahashi copped a pre-start penalty from the umpires in his match with Tapper, but managed to take the penalty and go on to win the match after Tapper’s incident with Matt Whitfield (GBR).
Balboa Yacht...
July 17th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Golfe du Morbihan Breizh Cola racks up breezy first win
Golfe du Morbihan Breizh Cola racks up breezy first win
Port Barcarès delivered some superb breeze and brought youth and female teams to the fore in the Coastal Raid of Act 5. After almost four hours on the water, the youth team of Golfe du Morbihan Breizh Cola (Solune Robert, Louis Flament and Charles...
July 16th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
