GC32 Lagos Cup 2 – Wrap up
Lagos, Portugal: At the second event of the GC32 Racing Tour 2021, five teams stood a chance of being on the podium right up to the final race. Big breeze saw the fleet hit some of its fastest speeds in…
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Copa del Rey Mapfre | Day 3
As the Copa del Rey MAPFRE moved into the final series, several teams stepped up their performance, posting their best day yet to ultimately upset the standings.
SailGP: Clash on board
The only English athlete on the French SailGP Team, Leigh McMillan, explains what really happened at SailGP Plymouth.
Belcher and Ryan (AUS): 470 Men’s Gold press conference
Mat Belcher & Will Ryan topped off their outstanding Tokyo 2020 gold medal with a Medal Race victory. Belcher looks back at their silver medal win at Rio 2016 and how it inspired them for more this time around. –…
Day 11 Sailing Highlights | Tokyo 2020
It was a remarkable day on the water for the last sailing races of Tokyo 2020, as the final medals were awarded in the 470 Men and Women. For the full results, see: https://tokyo2020.sailing.org/results-centre – World Sailing
Rolex Fastnet Race preview
The Rolex Fastnet Race returns on Sunday 8 August. In 2021, Rolex celebrates twenty years as partner of this legendary race and its organisers Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC). The Rolex Fastnet, first held in 1925, is a cornerstone of…
Cowes Week – Day 5
Another long wait for the breeze to build another battle between the SE and SW sea breezes and today’s racing got underway once again. But this time the stakes were raised in Class 0 and Class 1 as they raced…
Day 10 Sailing Highlights | Tokyo 2020
Wow – what a day! Four exhilarating Medal Races, four champions crowned – two new in the 49er and Nacra 17, and two defending in the 49erFX and the Finn. Plus, the 470 Men and Women are set and ready…
Day 9 Sailing Highlights | Tokyo 2020
Unfortunately, there was no racing on Day 9 of sailing at Tokyo 2020, with winds light and unstable. Technical Delegate Alastair Fox explains more about today’s conditions and gives an update on tomorrow. Read more: http://bit.ly/Tokyo2020-D9Report – World Sailing
GC32 Lagos Cup 2 – Day 4 Highlights
Ernesto Bertarelli’s Alinghi continued their winning streak, but only just, winning the the GC32 Lagos Cup 2 by two points in front of Christian Zuerrer’s Black Star Sailing Team.
Cowes Week – Day 1
Cowes Week – the world’s biggest regatta of its kind is back and after the first day’s racing all anyone wanted to talk about was how good it was to be back. Like so many events that fell foul of…
Anne-Marie Rindom (DEN): Laser Radial Gold | Tokyo 2020
The ever-impressive Anne-Marie Rindom won Denmark’s first gold medal of Tokyo 2020 in the Laser Radial class in sailing. She spoke afterwards about an unwelcome distraction during a nervy Medal Race, and the positive impact of the support she has…
Matt Wearn (AUS): Laser Gold | Tokyo 2020
Matt Wearn wrapped up the Tokyo 2020 Laser gold medal ahead of the Medal Race, continuing a remarkable run for Australia who now have three consecutive Olympic champions in the class. But he admitted he had to “dig deep” mentally…
Day 8 Sailing Highlights | Tokyo 2020
Two more sailing Medal Races down at Tokyo 2020 – and they were tense until the very end! The new Laser and Laser Radial Olympic champions were crowned, meanwhile the Medal Race line-ups were confirmed in the Nacra 17 and…
GC32 Lagos Cup 2 – Day 1
It was an action packed first day of racing at GC32 Lagos Cup 2.
Day 5 Sailing Highlights | Tokyo 2020
Nine classes in action overall and plenty of drama – what a day! Close battles throughout, some Medal Race line-ups confirmed, and the first sailing gold of Tokyo2020 all but wrapped up. Read the full Day 5 report: https://bit.ly/Tokyo2020-D5Report –…
Opti Kids Supporting the Olympians | Tokyo 2020
All around the world, Opti kids are watching sailing at Tokyo2020 and cheering on their heroes! Our Olympians are certainly inspiring the next generation. – World Sailing
Day 4 Sailing Highlights | Tokyo 2020
With the 470 Men & Women and Nacra 17 added into the mix, all 10 classes have now officially raced at #Tokyo2020! Check out who dealt with the breeze and the chop the best to top their fleet… Read the…
Show Your Support for Sailing | Tokyo 2020
Are you loving watching Olympic sailing at #Tokyo2020? We want to see your pictures and videos as you watch the racing a home, at work or at your sailing club. Email them to content@sailing.org or send us a direct message…
How to Install a Harken Battcar System
Follow along as the Tech Tech performs an installation of a Harken Battcar system. This video is meant to be a compliment to the product manual. – Harken
Foiling First: Learn to Foil Camp | United States SailGP Team
The United States SailGP Team held its inaugural ‘Learn to Foil’ camp with the Bristol Yacht Club & East Bay Sailing Foundation (EBSF) on July 20-21. ‘Foiling First’ is a breakthrough athlete development program created to advance diversity and inclusion…
Day 3 Sailing Highlights | Tokyo 2020
The 49er, 49erFX and Finn fleets joined the Laser and Laser Radial out on the water for Day 3 of #Tokyo2020. Conditions were tricky and wide-ranging, with capsizes in the 49erFX to start with, and light-wind delays to the 49er…
Tokyo 2020: Day 2 Sailing Highlights
Sailors in the Laser, Laser Radial and RS:X Men and Women fleets at #Tokyo2020 were met with shifty winds and choppy waters on Day 2 of racing. Who read the conditions the best to come out on top? Read the…
Tokyo 2020: Samoan sailor makes history
As the first ever sailor from Samoa to compete at the Olympics, Eroni Leilua is looking forward to making history by representing his country on the world stage at #Tokyo2020, and hopes to inspire others in the process. (Photos provided…
Tokyo 2020: sailing flag bearers
Sailing was represented by 11 flagbearers from 8 nations at the #Tokyo2020 #OpeningCeremony, and their families and friends were watching with pride back at home! – World Sailing
Tokyo 2020 in Numbers
All the facts and figures surrounding #Sailing at #Tokyo2020! Here’s all the stats you need to know about the athletes, the venue and the competition. – World Sailing
Day 1 Highlights | Tokyo 2020
The #Tokyo2020 Olympic Sailing Competition is officially underway! Here’s a recap of the big news from the Laser, Laser Radial and RS:X Men and Women fleets on the opening day of competition. Read the full Day 1 report: https://bit.ly/Tokyo2020-D1Report –…
AST Coaching Chain Series – Matt Wearn
It takes a team of coaches to produce an Olympic athlete. The Australian Sailing High Performance program supports a “coaching chain” where each coach contributes to the development of the athlete at their age and stage of development on and…
Tokyo 2020: Laser sailor Luc Chevrier (LCA)
Hard work and determination – plus a lot of natural talent – helped Luc Chevrier of Saint Lucia qualify for #Tokyo 2020 as a tripartite athlete. After staying focused during quarantine and forming a solid training group, he’s more than…
Flagbearer’s Honour: Santiago Lange (ARG) | Tokyo 2020
What better way to mark your seventh Olympics than as flagbearer for your country at the Opening Ceremony? Rio 2016 gold medallist Santiago Lange, alongside team-mate Cecilia Carranza Saroli, will have this honour for Argentina at #Tokyo2020. – World Sailing
Tokyo 2020: sailors receive an Enoshima welcome
This morning, #Tokyo2020 athletes (Australian sailors included) and officials were greeted by dancers performing the #TokyoGorinOndo on their arrival in Enoshima – it certainly brightened everyone’s day! – World Sailing
470 Men: Technique and Tactics | Tokyo 2020
To succeed in the 470 Men’s class, you need a strong tactical mind and the technique to back it up. The physicality and skillsets of the sailors has changed in recent years but the leading contenders have adapted. For most…
Nacra 17: The Foiling Beast | Tokyo 2020
Strap in for a wild ride with the Nacra 17! These foiling beasts are a joy to watch and a thrill to sail, with the mixed crews having to ensure they are on the same wavelength throughout – one mistake…
Plymouth SailGP highlights
All the highlights from a thrilling weekend of racing in Britain’s Ocean City of Plymouth. – SailGP
Laser Radial: The Biggest Battle | Tokyo 2020
With 44 athletes in total, the Laser Radial has the biggest sailing fleet at #Tokyo2020. Packed with Olympic medallists, world champions and up-and-coming talent, it’s going to be a fierce fight out there! – World Sailing
AST Coaching Chain Series – Nia Jerwood
It takes a team of coaches to produce an Olympic athlete. The Australian Sailing High Performance program supports a “coaching chain” where each coach contributes to the development of the athlete at their age and stage of development on and…
EUROSAF L30 European Championship – Final Day
Balaton Lake, Hungary: HUN307 Tranquilo has won the 2021 EUROSAF L30 European Championship, after winning two out of three races on the final day of racing.
Rodos Cup 2021 – Day 1
Southern Aegean, Greece: The first race of the Rodos Cup 2021 saw 28 boats start with a low headwind that allowed a very technical race. Once the competitors reached the halfway point, the low side winds allowed the crews to use their spinnakers. In…
Harken Marine Grip
Harken Marine Grip is a thin, reliable, nonabrasive grip tape. It reduces slipping and stands up to extreme marine conditions for boats, docks, and stairs. Learn more at www.harken.com/en/shop/marine-grip/
Walk through Nautor’s Swan 100ft Sailing Yacht
Take a walk through this Nautor’s Swan 100ft Sailing Yacht, worth $5,400,000. Don’t let looks deceive you, although unbelievably comfortable, she is also a very competitive performance yacht.
