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
Racing for the Finns, Stars, and Women Match Racing kicked off the Olympic regatta in Weymouth and Portland for the 2012 London Games.
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.
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.
RS:X Windsurfer Bob Willis prepares for his first Olympics in Weymouth.
With a staggering 188 boats, the 505 fleet employed a gate or rabbit start to give the entire fleet an equal chance during the starting phase. Over six days, just nine races were completed, leading to a tight point spread and ensuring that no place on the podium was locked down until the finish line. The team of Jan Saugmann and Martin Gorge (DEN 8964) snagged a third place in the final race, leap-frogging them into first overall.
Click here to find our complete Olympic sailing coverage from the 2012 Olympic venue in Weymouth and Portland. Let the Olympic Games begin! Competition will
Racing 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
With competition for the Finn Class just 12 days away, the 24 sailors are ramping up for a fierce medal race. Favorites Ben Ainslie (GBR) and Zach Railey (USA) are just two players among any of the top 14 sailors who could arguably take home a medal of any color.
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 Marketing Click here to read more in our Finish Line forum.
Eight teams will compete at the third regatta of the unaugural 52 Super Series. The Royal Cup at Palma, Mallorca is a four-day event that began today and will be hotly contested.
Leigh McMillan’s team The Wave, Muscat performed brilliantly on the tight racecourse of the Douro river, winning first place in 10 of the 32 races and extending his overall series lead. Red Bull Sailing Team came in second in Porto, with Oman Air claiming the final podium spot in third. Photo Credit: Roy Riley/Lloyd Images and Joao Ferrand
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
Racing for the Finns, Stars, and Women Match Racing kicked off the Olympic regatta in Weymouth and Portland for the 2012 London Games.
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.
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.
RS:X Windsurfer Bob Willis prepares for his first Olympics in Weymouth.
With a staggering 188 boats, the 505 fleet employed a gate or rabbit start to give the entire fleet an equal chance during the starting phase. Over six days, just nine races were completed, leading to a tight point spread and ensuring that no place on the podium was locked down until the finish line. The team of Jan Saugmann and Martin Gorge (DEN 8964) snagged a third place in the final race, leap-frogging them into first overall.
Click here to find our complete Olympic sailing coverage from the 2012 Olympic venue in Weymouth and Portland. Let the Olympic Games begin! Competition will
Racing 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
With competition for the Finn Class just 12 days away, the 24 sailors are ramping up for a fierce medal race. Favorites Ben Ainslie (GBR) and Zach Railey (USA) are just two players among any of the top 14 sailors who could arguably take home a medal of any color.
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 Marketing Click here to read more in our Finish Line forum.
Eight teams will compete at the third regatta of the unaugural 52 Super Series. The Royal Cup at Palma, Mallorca is a four-day event that began today and will be hotly contested.
Leigh McMillan’s team The Wave, Muscat performed brilliantly on the tight racecourse of the Douro river, winning first place in 10 of the 32 races and extending his overall series lead. Red Bull Sailing Team came in second in Porto, with Oman Air claiming the final podium spot in third. Photo Credit: Roy Riley/Lloyd Images and Joao Ferrand
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