Olympic Classes

Hempel World Cup Series Genoa – Day 1

First day of racing at the Hempel World Cup Series Genoa for the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes

Hempel World Cup – Brits take Olympic selection battle to Italian regatta

The Hempel World Cup Series regatta opens in the Italian city of Genoa Monday for the Olympic classes this Monday

Hat-Trick for Britain’s Emma Wilson at RS:X Europeans

Hat-trick for Britain’s Emma Wilson who took Silver in the women’s RS:X European Championship, third in the Open Championship and the Under21 European title.

Podcast: 45 knots and 49er winning with Stu Bithell

Stu Bithell is one of the nicest blokes you’ll find on the Olympic circuit. He’s also one of the best. Listen to this interview with Andy Rice

Hempel World Cup comes to Genoa for first time

The Olympic class events just keep coming, and this week it is the Italian city of Genoa that is preparing to host over 700 sailors between 15-21 April

RS:X European Gold Medal Fleets Decided

Only two British Sailing Team competitors made the cut-off for the RS:X European Championship medal races, not a great result but probably a fair reflection

Volvo backs 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans at Weymouth

Olympic class racing returns to the UK with the Volvo 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships at Weymouth this May

RS:X European Championships – Day 3

Day 3 of the RS:X European Championships taking place at the on Mallorca and the action turns to gold and silver fleets – Video here

RS:X European Championships – Day 2

Day 2 of the RS:X European Championships taking place at the Club Nautic Arenal, Mallorca – Video here

RS:X European Championships – Day 1

Day 1 of the RS:X European Championships taking place the Club Nautic Arenal, Mallorca, with three qualification flight races completed

Ian Walker, the health of the sport and the Olympic classes

Ian Walker, Director of Racing & Performance for the Royal Yachting Association, discusses the health of the sport and the recent Olympic classes selections