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2012 Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is the chronicle of the highest level of competitive sailing in Spain and the Mediterranean. This year marked the 31st year of the regatta. The winners were Ran, All4One, Swanderfull, Power Plate, Alegre, Margherite and Mapfre.Photo Credit: Jesús Renedo |
2012 Olympics, Day 3
A collection of images from 13-time Olympic photographer Daniel Forster and Juerg Kaufmann |
2012 Olympics, Day 2
Photos from the second day of racing in the 2012 Olympics Regatta by 13-time Olympic photographer Daniel Forster and Sailing World senior editor Stuart Streuli |
Olympic Sailing: July 29, 2012
Racing for the Finns, Stars, and Women Match Racing kicked off the Olympic regatta in Weymouth and Portland for the 2012 London Games. Photos by Daniel Forster.Click here to read more about the first day of racing. |
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Olympic Sailing: London
Finns and Stars, and the women of Match Racing suss out the racecourse on the first day of practice races in Weymouth, England, with excellent sailing conditions. Photos by Olympic photographer Daniel Forster. |
2012 Olympics, Pre-Regatta
A collection of images from the Weymouth including the opening ceremony with Team GBR, and Saturday's practice races for the Finn and Star classes. |
Olympic Preview 2012
Members of the U.S. Olympic Sailing team run the gamut when it comes to medal chances. |
US Sailing Team 2012: Bob Willis
On the verge of competing in his first Olympic Games, Bob Willis shares with us some of his concerns and what he's most excited about.Click here to watch a video of Bob. Text/images courtesy of US Sailing Team. |
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Rob Crane-Meet the Team
Rob 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 |
Amanda Clark & Sarah Lihan-Meet the Team
For 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 |
Erik Storck & Trevor Moore-Meet the Team
Get to know 49er teammates Erik Storck and Trevor Moore, who will be taking their skiff skills to the London Olympics.Click here to watch a video of Storck and Moore.Text/images courtesy US Sailing Team |
Paige Railey-Meet the Team
About 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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Zach Railey-Meet the Team
This 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 |
Around the Island Race
The Around the Island Race officially kicked off this year's edition of the New York Yacht Club Race Week. Thirty-four boats sailed around Conanicut Island. George David's Rambler took line honors, while Jim Swartz’s TP52 Vesper won IRC Class 1 on corrected time. Photos: Rolex/Daniel ForsterClick here to read more in our Finish Line forum. |
New York Yacht Club Race Week: Part 1
Part I of the New York Yacht Club Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex, concluded on July 15 with victors in six classic yacht classes. Photos: Rolex/Daniel Forster |
52 Super Series at Palma, Mallorca
Niklas Zennström's Rán Racing claimed their first victory in the 52 Super Series. Zennström described the near gale force conditions at the four-day Royal Cup in Palma, Mallorca, to be “as good as it gets”.Photo Credit: Jacaranda MarketingClick here to read more in our Finish Line forum. |
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