Hempel World Cup Series Miami 2019, Jan 27 - Feb 3, LIVE Feed

LIVE | Medal Races | Hempel World Cup Series Miami 2019 | Sunday 3 February

World Sailing TV video above scheduled for Feb 3, 2019: The final day of racing at the Hempel World Cup Series Miami 2019.

LIVE | Medal Races | Hempel World Cup Series Miami 2019 | Saturday 2 February

First day of medal races on the waters of Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida USA!

LIVE Medal Races: Hempel World Cup Series Miami 2019

Saturday Feb 2 & Sunday Feb 3

Day 4 Highlights | Hempel World Cup Series Miami 2019

Final day of fleet racing for some ahead of this weekend's Medal Races, while others prepared to continue their push for the top 10. World Sailing TV video published Feb 1, 2019

 Day 3 Highlights | Hempel World Cup Series Miami 2019

An action-packed third day on the water saw all classes complete several races, as the battle heats up ahead of this weekend's medal races. World Sailing TV video above published Jan 31, 2019. See also:
Day 2 Highlights video; Day 1 Highlights video; the US Sailing Team pump up video, Hempel World Cup Series Miami 2019 preview video, and a look back - World Cup Series Miami 2018 Highlights video.

World Cup Series Miami 2019 in Coconut Grove from Jan 27 to Feb 3, where sailing's Olympic class athletes will be on top of their game as Tokyo 2020 draws ever closer: results and tracking.
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The World Sailing Show - January 2019 Edition (video)

The World Sailing Show - January 2019 Edition

The World Sailing Show (Jan 2019 Edition):
00:44 Meet the Mule – American Magic’s trial horse
08:09 Extreme Sailing Series Mexican finale
12:14 Crash & Burn in the Route du Rhum
20:38 Olympic sailing heads offshore
19:31 Southern Ocean rescue

• An Italian cat, an American mule and a British pocket rocket are breaking new territory in the quest to create an extraordinary new generation of machines for the 36th America’s Cup. 
• The boat busting start to the Route du Rhum was only the beginning of a fascinating race across the Atlantic.
• The Extreme Sailing Series fleet took the results down the wire in Mexico plus, we hear from an Olympic medallist and former Volvo Ocean Race winner about what lies in store when the Olympic Games head offshore.
• Plus, Susie Goodall’s dramatic Southern Ocean rescue.

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Year 1968: Olympic Sailing Success, North Sails, 60 Years of Sailmaking

1968 - Olympic Sailing Success | 60 Years of Sailmaking

North Sails video above published Nov 13, 2017: Olympic success has run strong throughout North Sails history, with a wide-reaching commitment to providing the best across various sailing classes.

Olympic success has run strong throughout North Sails history, with a wide-reaching commitment to providing the best across various sailing classes. #NS60Years pic.twitter.com/axDW8oXKer

— North Sails (@NorthSails) November 14, 2017

✔️ A centuries-old maritime tradition
✔️ Marks a sailor's first Equator crossing
✔️ Don't make #KingNeptune👑 angry!

What happens at the Equator stays at the Equator (unless you have OBRs) 👇 pic.twitter.com/efEvAeAh3S

— Volvo Ocean Race (@volvooceanrace) November 13, 2017

Goooodmorning #movefaster #volvooceanrace pic.twitter.com/PJzvHQWGuW

— BrunelSailing (@brunelsailing) November 14, 2017

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World Sailing's 2017 World Cup Series Hyeres, France, April 23-30

The Highlights - Sailing's World Cup Series Hyères

Video above published May 1, 2017: Watch the highlights from the Sailing's World Cup Series in Hyeres, France.

LIVE Sailing - World Cup Series Hyères - Sunday Medal Races:

LIVE Sailing - World Cup Series Hyères - Sunday Medal Races World Sailing TV - Starts: April 30, 2017 SUN 6:00 AM EDT (US)

Watch LIVE Sailing from the World Cup Series in Hyères, France: Live coverage starts at 12:00 CEST with Medal Races scheduled at: 12:10 - Laser 12:55 - Laser Radial 13:40 - Finn 14:25 - 470 Men 15:10 - 470 Women

LIVE Sailing Replay - World Cup Series Hyères - Saturday Medal Races

Watch LIVE Replay of Sailing from the World Cup Series in Hyères, France.

World Cup Series Hyères Racing Day 3 Highlights

Apr 27, 2017: Nicholas Heiner's (NED) consistency in the Finn is equalling success at Sailing's World Cup Series in Hyères, France. Out of the 534 racers from 52 nations, racing across the ten Olympic events, Foiling Formula Kiteboarding and 2.4 Norlin OD, Heiner has been one of the most reliable performers with a string of top five finishes to lead in the Finn. Catch up on a daily recap from the 2.4 Norlin OD, Finn and 49er. Enjoy highlights from the third day and read a daily recap on the racing here

Racing Day 2 Highlights - World Cup Series Hyères

Apr 26, 2017: Afrodite Zegers and Anneloes van Veen (NED) were unstoppable on day two of Sailing’s World Cup Series in Hyères, France, winning both Women’s 470 races in convincing style.

Out of the 534 competitors from 52 nations racing across ten Olympic events, Open Kiteboarding and 2.4 Norlin OD, the Dutch team were the standout performers.

Following a brief morning postponement due to a wait for the wind, the 470 fleets got out for a 12:30 start, sailing in a westerly 10-15 knot breeze.

Racing Day #1 Highlights - Sailing's World Cup Series Hyères:

Apr 25, 2017: Over 500 sailors from 52 nations opened their quest for World Cup honours, personal best performances and bragging rights as the second event of the 2017 series got underway in Hyères, France. Full day's recap at WorldSailing.org

Racing at the World Cup Series in Hyères, France started with practice rounds on the 23-24 April 2017 and concludes with two days of LIVE Medal Races on 29 and 30 April 2017. LIVE Twitter feed embedded below.

SAP Sailing - World Cup Series 2017 - Hyères, France: April 25-30 LIVE Tracking - Racing starts 11am Local Time April 25

World Sailing's World Cup Series Hyeres is the only French meeting on the circuit. Historically, the town used to host the SOF or French Olympic Week. In 2013, World Sailing awarded it the prestigious Sailing World Cup label, thereby confirming its status as an integral part of the circuit.

The Sailing World Cup - Hyères TPM brings together the very best international competitors over a 10 day period and, as such, it is the biggest sailing event in France in terms of participants and international representation.

SWC in figures:
10 Olympic series entered
2 Paralympic series
60 nations represented
350 organisers and volunteers
80 organiser boats
27 international judges

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US Sailing's 2016 Rolex Yachtsman & Yachstwoman Awards (video)

US Sailing's 2016 Rolex Yachtsman & Yachstwoman Awards

Video above published Mar 3, 2017: Olympic Bronze Medalist Caleb Paine (San Diego, Calif.) and IKA Formula Kite World Champion Daniela Moroz (Lafayette, Calif.) were selected as US Sailing’s 2016 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year. They were honored on March 2, 2017 at the New York Yacht Club in Manhattan for their accomplishments.

2017 Herreshoff Award Presentation to Hunt and Betsy Lawrence

Video above published Feb 15, 2017 by US Sailing: Hunt and Betsy Lawrence (New York, NY) received the prestigious Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy for their outstanding contributions to the sport of sailing. The Lawrences were instrumental in their financial support for the fleet of Olympic-class boats that were used at the Olympic venue in Rio for over two years to help train American athletes. Having access to these boats provided an important edge for Team USA as they prepared for the 2016 Rio Games.

What is Oakcliff?

Video above uploaded Dec 18, 2011: Oakcliff Sailing Center offers the only comprehensive program that teaches sailors on the water, in the shop, and in the front office. "We're raising the next generation of American racers."

Oakcliff, a high performance training center, was founded by the Lawrences in 2010 and was named a US Sailing Team National Training Center in 2013. Oakcliff acquired multiple fleets of these Olympic-class boats that were used for training and racing in Oyster Bay and around the world. These boats were also used around the country for Olympic Development Program camps over the past two years, and helped many top youth athletes train and expand their skills.

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The World Sailing Show, March 2017 Edition, Sailing News & Videos

The World Sailing Show - March 2017 - PART 1:

Video above published Feb 26, 2017 by Sailing.org:
1:08 World Cup Series – Miami 2017
7:02 New wave of young talent
From big names jumping ship to exciting new talent, the World Cup Series in Miami set the pace for a busy and exciting 2017 season.

The World Sailing Show - March 2017 - PART 2

Video above published Feb 26, 2017 by Sailing.org:

0:00 DN ice yacht crash
0:37 Joyon’s IDEC Sport sets new World record
04:04 New America’s Cup Class boats revealed
06:25 Ice yachting
10:08 Vendée Victory
Francis Joyon and crew started their year by becoming the fastest crew around the world. Meanwhile, America’s Cup teams have started to reveal the new breed of machines they will be using come May.
Plus, we take a look at what makes ice yachting tick before looking back at how Armel beat Alex in the Vendée Globe

The World Sailing Show provides a monthly view of the racing world, from non-stop around the world racers, to Olympic campaigns; from seasoned professionals, to grass roots sailors, the joint initiative between TV producers Sunset+Vine and the sport’s governing body World Sailing (sailing.org) covers a wide range of racing activity around the world. The show also goes to 41 broadcasters around the world and is shown in 192 territories.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Medallists, World Sailing Video

Rio 2016 Olympic Medallists - World Sailing Playlist

Rio 2016 Olympic Medallists

• World Sailing TV 7 videos:
• Charline Picon WINS dramatic Rio 2016 Olympic gold medal 0:49
• Laser Radial Rio 2016 Olympic gold for Marit Bouwmeester 1:02
• Aussie Burton takes dramatic Laser gold 0:39
• Giles Scott follows in Ainslie's shoes, wins Rio 2016 Olympic gold 0:58
• Emotional victory for Santi Lange & Cecilia Carranza Saroli 3:46
• "We can't wait to celebrate with the country" Burling and Tuke take gold 1:35
• Dreams come true for Fantela and Marenic, Rio 2016 gold medallists 2:36

Rio's Sailing Round Up - Day #11:

More at: JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: Olympics

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Rio 2016, Olympic & Paralympic Games, RYA Sailing Videos

Rio 2016, Olympic & Paralympic Games, RYA Sailing Videos:

Video playlist  by Royal Yachting Association – RYA:

• The Brazil Job - Olympic Athletes pull off the ultimate heist 3:18
• Sailing for Gold – Get behind our Rio team! - Olympic & Paralympic Games 2016 1:41
• Olympics 2016 - Laser Radial Class - Alison Young - British Sailing Team 2:46
• About the Sailor - Alison Young, Laser Radial - British Sailing Team 0:54
• Olympics 2016 - Finn Class - Giles Scott - British Sailing Team 2:57
• About the Sailors - Hannah Mills & Saskia Clark, 470 Women - British Sailing Team 0:59
• Olympics 2016 - Bryony Shaw - RS:X Women - British Sailing Team 3:11
• Olympics 2016 - Nacra 17 - Ben Saxton & Nicola Groves - British Sailing Team 3:27
• Olympics 2016 - 49er FX - Charlotte Dobson & Sophie Ainsworth - British Sailing Team 3:38
• Olympics 2016 - Nick Thompson - Laser Class - British Sailing Team 2:54
• Olympics 2016 - Luke Patience & Chris Grube - 470 Mens - British Sailing Team 4:26
• Olympics 2016 - 49er - Dylan Fletcher & Alain Sign - British Sailing Team 4:17
• Olympics 2016 - Hannah Mills & Saskia Clark - 470 Women - British Sailing Team 3:11
• Olympics 2016 - RS:X Men - Nick Dempsey - British Sailing Team 2:34
• Motivating Greatness - The British Sailing Teams' Secret Weapon 1:48
• The Rio 2016 Olympic Games - Laser, Finn, Nacra 17, 49er, 49er FX, RS:X, 470 4:03
• Olympic Sailing News - Sail for Gold Live - Tuesday 09 Aug 2016 - Rio 2016 11:17
• "Its a Brutal Boat" Finn Coach Matt Howard talks about the Finn Class and his work with Giles Scott 2:03
• Olympic Sailing News - Sail for Gold Live - Wednesday 10 Aug 2016 - Rio 2016 10:29
• "Stay Focused" - Double Olympic Silver Medallist Joe Glanfield talks 470 Women 2:18

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Rio 2016 Olympic Games Sailing, World Sailing Videos

Around Rio:

Video Playlist above: Sugarloaf Mountain Sunset Timelapse; Rio de Janeiro in 360° by World Sailing TV

Rio 2016 Features by World Sailing TV:

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Rio 2016, Olympic Sailing, US Sailing Team Videos

Let The Games Begin!

Published August 7, 2016, by US Sailing

Rio 2016 Olympic Games

US Sailing Team videos in playlist above: Super Send-Off in Houston 2:29; Moving to Rio 2:04

Rio 2016 video playlist by US Sailing:

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Rio 2016: Why Rio Isn't Ready for the Summer Olympics (video)

Why Rio Isn't Ready for the Summer Olympics:

Rio de Janeiro is the first South American city to host the Olympics, but preparing the host city hasn't been easy. From construction delays to Zika virus, the WSJ’s Eva Tam explains five issues Rio is facing before the Games. Published Aug 2, 2016 by WSJ.com.  See also: Rio 2016: Olympic sailing ramp collapses as athletes' village chief is fired over 'unsafe' conditions and hotel fire | Olympics | Sport | The Independent. See also JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: 2016 Olympics
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A look back--Bids for the 2016 Summer Olympics | Wikipedia.org: At the 121st IOC (International Olympic Committee) Session in Copenhagen, Denmark on October 2, 2009, final voting took place:

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World Sailing Show, July 2016 Sailing Video, Sailing News

The World Sailing Show - July 2016:

With over 1,500 entries and 16,000 sailors the annual Round the Island Race is a spectacle.

But this year’s race was particularly special for one team that smashed race record – The World Sailing Show has the story and footage of the record breaking run. As the Games gets within striking distance, a new type of pressure is building for the competitors. We talk to the man they call the medal maker along with the British Olympic Sailing Team manager about the mental pressure of the Games.

Sailing with a sibling might not seem to be the perfect match, but two Chilean brother and sister pairings will be heading to the Games for a family affair in Rio. And Andy Rice explains why this Olympic class is so popular, yet so hard to sail well. Plus, news from around the world.

Sailing News: 
Winners of the 108th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Island have crossed the finish line. The Flying Buffalo, sailed by Al and Bob Declercq, won the Mackinac Trophy Division, completing the 333 mile race in 46 hours and 52 minutes. The Flying Buffalo is now a four-time winner of the race. The Natalie J won the Mackinac Cup Division and Turbo Section, finishing in 26 hours and 15 minutes. Storms made for a tough race this year, with 22 boats dropping out and one even sinking. More here.

Rio: Guanabara Bay meets "minimum" quality standards for Olympic sailing
Fox News Latino
The water quality was never a cause of concern in sailing but only "floating waste" in some sectors of the bay, he said, adding that those fears have ...
Olympic sailors to get garbage-free waters, maybe - South China Morning Post

A Wednesday night with the Buffalo Harbor Sailing Club
wivb.com
The Buffalo Harbor Sailing Club officially cast off in 1977 and started with just a small group of men who wanted to take their boats out beyond the ...

US Sailing Announces 2016 Nominees for Board of Directors
US SAILING (press release)
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (July 20, 2016) – US Sailing has announced the nominees for the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee has named the ...

Cudmore top finisher at sailing competition in Nova Scotia
The Guardian Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island sailors Kate Wright and Makena Cudmore competed in the national 420 club championship while John Roberts, John Hayden ...

BT and Ben Ainslie to promote sustainability at world sailing competition
Sustainable Innovation In Sport
As an official partner of the event, BT will be promoting sustainability at the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series which will be held in Portsmouth ...

Wando Sailing
PostandCourier.com
Wando High has two sailors who are the only two South Carolina sailors to qualify for the US Sailing Youth Championships next month in San Diego ...

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Olympic Sailing, Remembering Clearly Video, Drone Sailing Video

Remembering clearly:

Speak to any athlete and ask them about a moment that defines their career. Whether it happened five days, five months, five years or even fifty years ago the chances are the memory of that moment is clearly engraved in their minds. Memorable moments won’t always be the golden ones. They can be hitting a personal best, breaking a national record, snapping up a silver medal or in Slovenian sailor Vasilij Zbogar’s case, winning Olympic bronze in the Laser. Zbogar won bronze at Athens 2004 and then followed up with a silver at the Beijing 2008. He would be forgiven for fondly remembering the silver medal over the bronze but it’s quite the contrary for the Slovenian as the manner in which he claimed bronze was a momentous triumph. “For me it was definitely one of the biggest challenges of my sporting career,” said Zbogar, looking back on his achievement 12 years ago. Published June 27, 2016

Drone: images du SMA de Paul Meilhat dans le petit temps:

Images de drone réalisée lors d’une banque images dans le petit temps avec Paul Meilhat (SMA). Published on Jun 28, 2016

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Extreme Sailing Series 2016, Muscat, Qingdao, Highlights Video

Extreme Sailing Series™ 2016, Programme One, Muscat & Qingdao:

Highlights from  Extreme Sailing Series, Acts 1 and 2. The curtain was officially raised for the 2016 Extreme Sailing Series™ in March, kicking off the season in style in the Sultanate of Oman. The season started with a stunning coastal race down to the historic old town of Muscat, which saw the new hydro-foiling GC32s race against the backdrop of the Al Alam Royal Castle in the Muttrah Port on the opening day. The fleet then took to the Omani Stadium for three action-packed days of racing, which saw the eight teams really get to grips with flying. Muscat proved the perfect debut for the Extreme Sailing Series to ‘fly’ into its 10th season.

Next stop for the eight-strong fleet was the Olympic Sailing City of Qingdao, China - a regular on the global Stadium Racing circuit. From the 29 April - 2 May Act 2 saw the fleet face the challenging, fickle conditions Qingdao threw at them, with the smallest of mistakes punished on this racecourse. The experienced rose to the top, and a final day showdown saw the eight GC32 hydro-foiling catamarans ‘fly’ on Fushan Bay. (Published May 20, 2016)

Extreme Sailing Series 2016 Schedule:
Act 1 Muscat Mar 16-19
Act 2 Qingdao Apr29-May2
Act 3 Cardiff Jun 23-26
Act 4 Hamburg Jul 28-31
Act 5 St Petersburg Sep 1-4
Act 6 Istanbul Sep 22-25
Act 7 Lisbon Oct 6-9
Act 8 Australia Dec 8-11

More information: http://extremesailingseries.com

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The World Sailing Show, May 2016 Edition (video)

The World Sailing Show - May 2016 edition:

Why would a moustache make you go faster offshore? Find out why some of the world’s top solo racing teams are sprouting weird shaped foils out either side of the 60ft racing machines and why they have got this nickname. Then head to the Big Apple, New York, to see America’s Cup racing on the Hudson River against the spectacular Manhattan backdrop. This was the first time that Cup boats had raced here for 120 years.

Women sailors were queuing around the block when a new Olympic class was announced for the 2016 Games. Three years later and the learning curve has been steep, but the results impressive. So who’s in the frame for a medal in Rio? Olympic expert Andy Rice lifts the lid on the women’s skiff and gives his predictions for Rio. On the subject of the Olympic Games, there’s one nation that has been in the top three medal winners for years, but now they want more, Gold. Find out how they are planning for success out as we head to the Sailing World Cup in Hyères. Plus, sailing news from around the world.

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Rolex Sailing Videos, Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Notice of Race

Spirit of Yachting – Rolex Fastnet Race 2015 - Published on Jan 28, 2016
The 46th edition of the biennial Rolex Fastnet Race marked the bicentenary anniversary of the Royal Yacht Squadron, as well as 90 years since the Royal Ocean Racing Club was founded, following the Fastnet’s first edition, in 1925. A record 356 yachts raced from Cowes to the Fastnet Rock, and back to Plymouth. Victory went to Géry Trentesaux’s 35-foot Courrier du Leon. Rolex partners both yacht clubs, and the race, which it has supported since 2001. Discover more a http://on.rolex.com/1PIv8L2


Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2015 - Highlights - The 71st edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race lived up to its name with the most dramatic weather and racing conditions in over a decade. Of the 108 boats, 28 were from international countries, including the first ever Chinese yachts. Sailing their 100 foot Maxi Comanche, Jim and Kristy Clark took home line honours, as well as a Yacht Master II in Everose Rolesor; while Paul Clitheroe and his TP52 Balance won the coveted Tattersall’s Cup, in addition to a Yacht Master I in Rolesium. Published on Jan 26, 2016

Rio 2016 Olympic Games: The Notice of Race for the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition has been released. The competition begins on 8 August and runs until 18 August at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Notice of Race states the key conditions for the 10 sailing events at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and includes details on the rules, regulations, entry and qualification guidelines, format, scoring, schedule, venue and courses. Athletes, coaches, trainers and other team officials shall comply with the Olympic Charter, as well as with the World Sailing rules, in order to be eligible for participation in the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing competition, and shall be entered by a National Olympic Committee (NOC).

Click here to view the Notice of Race.

World Sailing Olympic Website - http://www.sailing.org/olympics/rio2016/home.php

The Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition will take place at the Marina da Glória, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and will feature 380 athletes competing across ten events. Racing is scheduled to take place from 8-18 August 2016 and the competition format for all events is fleet racing.

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Clipper Race Sailing Videos, Relaunch of World Sailing, Sailing News

The Henri Lloyd Hobart to Whitsundays Race will complete the Australia Leg when it arrives in Abell Point Marina, Airlie Beach after a very close match race where the lead continues to change almost hourly. The tough and variable conditions often mean that life aboard has to be lived at a steep angle which can be quite challenging. Meanwhile, one team, Mission Performance, suspended racing to go to the assistance of another yacht (not in the Clipper Race fleet). Deaf crew member Gavin Reid climbed their mast and took 2-hours to free their crewman, who had been trapped for nine hours. Published on Jan 6, 2016


CLOSING STAGE OF RACE 6 AT DUSK FROM HELICOPTER
As the sun went down on the fleet GREAT Britain was chasing LMAX Exchange less than half a mile ahead with Garmin in third. Published on Jan 9, 2016

Clipper Race: LMAX Exchange wins Henri Lloyd Hobart to Whitsundays Race ahead of GREAT Britain: "The tightest, most thrilling battle of the Clipper 2015-16 Race so far came right down to the final miles as LMAX Exchange claimed an incredibly narrow victory over constant rival GREAT Britain in the Henri Lloyd Hobart to Whitsundays Race...."

Next in the Clipper Race: "Monday 18 JAN 2016 - Start of Race 7: Airlie Beach, Australia to Da Nang, Vietnam"

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The revitalized US Sailing Championship, with a new and exciting approach, is aimed at maximizing opportunities for women sailors to participate in ...
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Replica sailing vessels returning to Ventura
Guests will have a wonderful sailing experience and enjoy a spectacular California sunset on the water." Additionally, reservations are being taken ...


International Sailing Federation
For information on how to access the World Sailing Brand Guidelines please complete the form ...
International Sailing Federation
Sailing is one of the fastest growing sectors in the sports sponsorship marketplace. It's easy to understand why as the sport offers so many ...
World Sailing - International Sailing Federation

World Sailing taking the sport to the masses in 2016 - International Sailing Federation
World Sailing will take the sport to a mass audience in 2016 with an innovative and forward approach that was presented at the London Boat Show at the ExCel in Great Britain: A new approach and fresh ideas with the fan experience at the heart," Chief Marketing Officer Malcolm Page--
• SAILING WORLD CUP LIVE ON TV AROUND THE WORLD
• A NEW GLOBAL SAILING TELEVISION SERIES 'WORLD SAILING'
• RIO WILL BE THE BIGGEST EVER OLYMPIC SAILING COMPETITION WITH NEW EMERGING NATIONS
• NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED TODAY (FRIDAY 8 JANUARY 2016)
• EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STATEMENT

"WORLD SAILING Series Editor, Matt Sheahan, World Sailing Vice President Gary Jobson and Chief Marketing Officer Malcolm Page were all in attendance at the Boat Show to present the recent announcements made by the governing body. In addition, World Sailing Vice President Gary Jobson read out a statement from the Executive Committee meeting held on 8 January regarding the Youth Sailing World Championships. Read more here -http://www.sailing.org/news/39077.php

"In an Olympic year, World Sailing have today relaunched its website (www.sailing.org) with a cleaner presentation that is easier to navigate. The global information resource will be the go-to destination for media and sailing fans alike with social media and World Sailing TV at the forefront of its presentation. "In order to take sailing forward in 2016, a pivotal year for sailing with the Olympic Games on the horizon, a new approach and fresh ideas with the fan experience at the heart was required for the governing body's website," explained Chief Marketing Officer Malcolm Page. "Social media is key for us to communicate directly with our audience across multiple platforms. With engaging content, increased interaction and regular video content on sailing.org we will be able to keep our worldwide audience continuously up to date in our evolving sport."

"The relaunch of sailing.org comes in the wake of the world governing body's rebranding from the International Sailing Federation to World Sailing, announced at the World Yacht Racing Forum in Geneva, Switzerland from 7-8 December 2015. At the same event, World Sailing also revealed live television output at three Sailing World Cup events as well as a combined production initiative with Sunset+Vine|APP, creating WORLD SAILING, a monthly 26-minute television series.

"In just 210 days' time the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will be underway in Brazil and in order to highlight the world's finest sailing talent, Sunset+Vine|APP will deliver international news and live Medal Races from World Cup regattas in Miami, Hyères and Weymouth and Portland on television and online around the world.

"Of the 274 Olympic sailing spots available for Rio 2016, 219 have been decided with 55 nations qualifying sailors so far. Rio 2016 will be biggest Olympic Sailing Competition ever and many of the potential medallists will be on show at the World Cup regattas in the build-up. To generate national heroes, more than ten global broadcasters, including major networks on all continents, will bring live Olympic class sailing to their audience. Fans around the world will also be able to tune into the World Sailing TV YouTube channel, ensuring no one will miss out on the action."

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Sailing News: Rolex Fastnet Race 2015, Olympic Sailing Test Event

Rolex Fastnet Race 2015

Rolex Fastnet Race 2015: "Giant crowds packed the Cowes and Western Solent shoreline this afternoon as a record-sized fleet of 356 set off on the 90th anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. With a complete lack of wind in the central Solent, the boats ghosted across the start line starting their 600 miles voyage to the Fastnet Rock and on to Plymouth with a whimper...."
more info:

• JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: Rolex Fastnet Race Starts Sunday, August 16th, LIVE Coverage
• Fleet Tracking: http://www.rolexfastnetrace.com/Tracking-Full-Page-Hidden/2015-fleet-tracking-race-player.html
• Race Website: rolexfastnetrace.com

Other Sailing NEWS:
Aquece Rio International Sailing Regatta, 15-22 Aug 2015 Marina da Gloria, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:

US SAILING (press release)
Olympic Test Event 2015 (Sailing): USA Starts Strong In Laser, Radial
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Light air greeted 339 sailors from 52 nations during the first day of racing at the Aquece Rio International Sailing Regatta 2015 ...
World sailing no plans for viral tests at Rio Olympic waters - Washington Times
Rio Hosts Another 2016 Olympic Sailing Test Event on Bay - The Rio Times


Forbes
The Corsica Classic Sailing Regatta Returns to the Mediterranean in Grand Fashion
The YCF will be giving a very special Prize at the closing ceremony to the most FairplaySailing Yacht. Created in 1867 by Napoleon III, the highest ...


CapitalGazette.com
Short Tacks: Annapolis Yacht Club will be first stop on America's Cup Trophy tour
The SpinSheet Junior Sailing Trophy will be presented to the top boats that qualify for the special category. Boats 25 feet or less in length must have at ...

Kotoun dominating Moth US Nationals
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Launched in 1997, Scuttlebutt provides sailing news with a North American focus. Look for the latest information to be posted on the website, with the ...


3News NZ
Kiwi Maloney sixth at Rio sailing event
Andy Maloney is sixth in the Laser class after being the first New Zealand sailor on the water at the Olympic test event in Rio de Janeiro. Maloney was ...

Chester Punches Above its Weight with 2015 Race Week
Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Ken Legler, head sailing coach, Tufts University, Florida, and race official, Alpha Course, said that overall, there was a tremendous variety of courses ...

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Aquece Rio, Olympic Sailing Test Event, ISAF Statement (video)

Above video: 2014 Rio Wrap: Olympic Test Event - Aquece Rio International Regatta 2014

Aquece Rio International Sailing Regatta 2015 
Rio 2016 Test Event: 15-22 August, 2015
ISAF Statement: 
"The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) continues to address concerns and is taking steps to ensure the health and safety of all athletes who will be competing in the upcoming Aquece Rio, Olympic Test Event and the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition. ISAF continues to work closely with senior staff members at the Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games as well as the International Olympic Committee (IOC), whom ISAF President Carlo Croce and ISAF Chief Executive Officer Peter Sowrey met with in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the 128th IOC Session. ISAF is in continuous discussions with Brazilian authorities in preparation for the Olympic Games, and has been given reassurances on pollution and objects in the water, in and around the race area of Marina da Gloria and Guanabara Bay. ISAF, Rio 2016, the IOC, the Brazilian Government, Rio State Environment Institute (INEA) and State Environment Agency (SEA) are all working together to prepare for Rio 2016, and Brazilian authorities are working to guidelines and recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure a safe and fair field of play for the athletes. The health and safety of the competing athletes is paramount and responses have been implemented from concerns raised by both Member National Authorities (MNAs) and sailors from previous events, including the 2014 Aquece Rio, the first of two sailing test events that was held in August 2014. Sailors were concerned with objects that may interfere with racing during the Olympic Games, and in response the state government launched a tender of up to $11million USD for 17 ecobarriers to be put in place. These ecobarriers will prevent floating garbage from entering Guanabara Bay and the race areas. The new system of ecobarriers will be complemented by ecoboats that will collect garbage that accumulates around the barriers, with a further step of a monitoring system utilising satellite pictures to support the ecoboats. As part of every Olympic Games, there is a focus on legacy. ISAF hopes that the power of the Olympic Games will provide a great legacy as Rio de Janeiro works to improve the state of the bay generally. The IOC monitors the water twice weekly, which will be increased to every other day during the 2015 Aquece Rio test event. Other measures taken to increase this legacy will be a new pipeline that will divert sewage from Marina da Gloria, ready by November 2015, well in advance of the Olympic Games, which compliments the other proactive measures around the Guanabara Bay, such as closing landfills, reducing industrial pollution and increasing water treatment works. Rio will welcome sailors once again from 13-22 August 2015 for the second Test Event, with racing taking place inside and outside of Guanabara Bay. The Test Event will allow ISAF the opportunity to evaluate and make key decisions in advance of making the final decisions that will govern the main event. Millions of visitors flock to Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach each year. These beaches and other world famous attractions, such as Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, will ensure these iconic features of the city, and the athleticism and dedication of each Olympic sailor, will be showcased side by side. In terms of displaying the sport, Rio will certainly provide a perfect platform for the beauty of the sport to be promoted alongside natural and man-made wonders with racing taking place in the shadow of both Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer." source: ISAF Statement

Sailing was first contested as an Olympic sport at the 1900 Paris Games. Since then, the classes of boats allowed to compete have continually evolved to reflect advances in yacht design and technology. Equipment advances over the past 20 years have created a trend towards smaller and lighter craft, placing ever greater demands on both the athletic and technical capacities of the sailors.

More info about Olympic Sailing at www.olympic.org/sailing

See also: Olympic Sailing - Rio 2016 Summer Olympics


Bullitt GC32 Kiel Cup Highlights Day 4 Sailing video - The Highlights of the final day of the Bullitt GC32 Kiel Cup (published on Aug 2, 2015). For more info:  http://www.gc32racing.com/

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Red Bull Sailing, Hans-Peter Steinacher, America's Cup, Olympic Sailing News

Getting to know: Hans-Peter Steinacher - Red Bull Sailing Team's two-time Olympic Tornado gold medallist on mentoring the young guns, family and freedom. Published on Jul 25, 2015

"We're so honored" -
Iconic Hamilton Princess & Beach Club named Official Hotel - 35th America's Cup: "“Hosting the America’s Cup is a tremendous opportunity for Bermuda and being named the official hotel of this prestigious event is very exciting for the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club,” said Allan Federer, general manager at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. “We look forward to hosting dignitaries in our newly designed rooms and key events for America’s Cup spectators in our state-of-the-art event space, restaurants and marina.” The 35th America’s Cup is now underway with racing in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth this past weekend marking the opening event.  Racing comes to Bermuda in October, with the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda, October 16-18, 2015."

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