Pressure On at 2016 Finn Europeans
Paine and Railey both face big challenges in American Olympic selection race.
Paine and Railey both face big challenges in American Olympic selection race.
Light winds and costly decisions were the order of the day on the first day of the American Finn trials at the European Championships in Barcelona as Zach Railey overcame the challenging conditions to take the early advantage in the series.
Both Zach Railey and Caleb Paine are upbeat as they head into this week’s Finn European Championship in Barcelona, Spain, the second of the two selection events for the US Finn class place at the Rio Olympics.
Sailors of three high-performance Olympic classes have been plagued with injuries. Sure, faster is fun, but athlete sustainability is a looming question.
The field is narrowing as the Rio Olympics draw ever closer, and a key event is the 2016 Finn European Championships, set to begin this Friday in Barcelona.
The athletes know the water in Rio is dirty, but German 49er sailor Erik Heil’s recovery from infection brought the issue from out behind the headlines.
At the 470 Worlds, penalties are shaking up the usual leaders. The American women lead their pack.
In Buenos Aires, the Australian men will look to continue their winning streak, and Olympic berths are on the line.
Henken and Scutt qualified for the team based on their performance at two major events; January’s Sailing World Cup Miami, and this week’s 49erFX World Championship in Clearwater, Florida.
The top of the USA leaderboard includes two Henken siblings and their teammates. Two days of racing remain.
The 2016 49er and 49er FX World Championships in Clearwater, FL have begun.
Allan Norregaard and Anette Viborg Andreasen rocketed up to second place overall in the Nacra 17 World Championships.
Paine and Railey both face big challenges in American Olympic selection race.
Light winds and costly decisions were the order of the day on the first day of the American Finn trials at the European Championships in Barcelona as Zach Railey overcame the challenging conditions to take the early advantage in the series.
Both Zach Railey and Caleb Paine are upbeat as they head into this week’s Finn European Championship in Barcelona, Spain, the second of the two selection events for the US Finn class place at the Rio Olympics.
Sailors of three high-performance Olympic classes have been plagued with injuries. Sure, faster is fun, but athlete sustainability is a looming question.
The field is narrowing as the Rio Olympics draw ever closer, and a key event is the 2016 Finn European Championships, set to begin this Friday in Barcelona.
The athletes know the water in Rio is dirty, but German 49er sailor Erik Heil’s recovery from infection brought the issue from out behind the headlines.
At the 470 Worlds, penalties are shaking up the usual leaders. The American women lead their pack.
In Buenos Aires, the Australian men will look to continue their winning streak, and Olympic berths are on the line.
Henken and Scutt qualified for the team based on their performance at two major events; January’s Sailing World Cup Miami, and this week’s 49erFX World Championship in Clearwater, Florida.
The top of the USA leaderboard includes two Henken siblings and their teammates. Two days of racing remain.
The 2016 49er and 49er FX World Championships in Clearwater, FL have begun.
Allan Norregaard and Anette Viborg Andreasen rocketed up to second place overall in the Nacra 17 World Championships.
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