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July 23, 2012Amanda Clark & Sarah Lihan-Meet the TeamFor most Olympic Team members, the dream of standing on a podium watching the American flag raise to the highest point begins in childhood. For Clark, who became the youngest member of the national team at the age of 15 in 1994, that dream was fueled by a passion for competition. Clark is a 2008 Olympian, while this will be the first Games for Lihan.
The pair had an impressive performance at Sail For Gold, with a silver medal in the Women’s 470.
Click here to watch a video about Clark and Lihan.
Images/text: US Sailing Team
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July 23, 2012Meet the Team: Rob CraneLaser sailor Rob Crane will represent the US for the London Olympics.
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July 23, 2012Rob Crane-Meet the TeamRob Crane, who will represent the USA in the Laser class, was born into a family that is passionate about sailing. His competitive sailing began in the Optimist class, and in 1998 he won the Optimist North American Championship. Soon after, he advanced to the Laser Radial, and it wasn’t before long that he was highly competitive in the full-rig Laser. Crane, 26, had his breakout performance at the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships, where he qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team.
Click here to watch a video about Rob.
Images/text: US Sailing Team
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July 20, 2012Meet the Team: Paige RaileyLaser Radial sailor Paige Railey gets ready for her first Olympics in London.
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July 20, 2012Paige Railey-Meet the TeamAbout to compete in her first Olympic Games, Laser Radial sailor Paige Railey takes us through her routine, describes her hopes for London 2012, and shares what advice her brother, 2008 Olympic silver medalist and 2012 teammate Zach Railey, has given her.
Click here to watch a video of Paige.
Text/images courtesy US Sailing Team
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July 20, 2012Zach Railey-Meet the TeamThis Clearwater, Florida, native is about to compete in his second Olympic Games in the Finn class. Zach, who is the 2012 Team Captain, explains what it means to compete for Team USA and why the 2012 Games will be a family affair.
Click here to watch a video about Zach.Text/images: US Sailing Team
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July 19, 2012505 Pre-Worlds: La RochelleRacing in La Rochelle, France, kicked off on July 17 with the Pre-Worlds and the French International Cup. The SAP 505 World Championship runs from July 21 to 27. Photos: Christophe Favreau
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July 19, 2012Gorge BlowoutCarnage was minimal and the fun factor was high at the annual Gorge Blowout on the Columbia River.
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July 16, 2012Laser North Americans PreviewThe Laser Class makes its way to the Columbia River Gorge for the 2012 North American Championships this week.
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July 9, 2012From the Archives: Ultimate Metamorphosis of the Open 30Just when the Ultimate 30 class appeared dead, U.S. owners and interested sailors in Europe gave this big dinghy a new lease on life - and a new name. From our February 1991 issue.
