23 April 2017

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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