Valencia Revisited - Louis Vuitton Cup - Day 2 Those who have longer memories than most will recall the early days of the 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup, held along the coast in Valencia. But that was in early April, late August was expected to be better. Well, not on Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 31 Aug 01:01 HKT Cup Spy: Surprises aplenty in Louis Vuitton Cup Four races were sailed on Day 1 of the Louis Vuitton Cup in Barcelona. There were plenty of unexpected surprises, not the least of which was the big step up in the standard of racing and reliability, from the Preliminary Event sailed less than a week ago. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 29 Aug 16:22 HKT Cup Spy: Aug 25 - AC75s battle in Final Match Race The final day of the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Event lifted, what had been a lack-lustre event marked by breakdown, onto a new level. The fourth day of racing was keenly contested with plenty of surprises - certainly in the first half of the races. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 26 Aug 01:40 HKT Cup Spy: Aug 24 - Cup replay set for Final Report on third day of the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta - updated with post race interviews from Ben Ainslie, Jimmy Spithill and Peter Burling. Sunday's Final will be contested by Luna Rossa and Emirates Team NZ. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 25 Aug 12:15 HKT Cup Spy: Aug 23 - Day 2 - Start errors are costly Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta in Barcelona has concluded, promising a lot but again with delivery short of expectations. Three races sailed were over at the start - a big lesson for next week. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 24 Aug 00:55 HKT Cup Spy: Aug 22 - Disappointing start to Cup Racing has concluded on what was generally a disappointing first day of racing in the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Event, and the first occasion in which the six teams entered in the 2024 America's Cup have competed in serious televised racing. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 23 Aug 00:40 HKT Chris Gowers looks back at Paris 2024 Long-serving British Sailing Team coach Chris Gowers was in Marseille as 'Rules Adviser' - in essence a role which not only looked after all of the administration and application of all the rules, but also, as he describes, as the 'backstop' for the team. by Andi Robertson Posted 21 Aug 17:41 HKT Paris Olympians elected to WS Athletes' Committee Following the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, five international sailors have been elected to the World Sailing Athletes' Committee where they will serve as the athlete voice throughout the Federation. by World Sailing Posted 16 Aug 18:24 HKT Paris 2024 medallists demonstrate diversity World Sailing is celebrating a diverse Paris 2024 with more nations winning medals per event than any other Olympics this century. by World Sailing Posted 15 Aug 01:59 HKT The Rice Report: Bold decision pays in Gold Kiteboarding is all about making vital decisions under high pressure. Ellie Aldridge made some bold decisions in the final of the Women's Kiteboarding to get ahead of arch rival Lauriane Nolot, the multiple World Champion from France. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 9 Aug 22:58 HKT Paris 2024: Men's Kite Finals Updates Toni Vodisek (SLO) already has a penalty for being late to the marshalling area, before the racing has started. It is a minor penalty (0.6 points) and might not make a significant difference. by Magnus Smith Posted 9 Aug 20:30 HKT Interview with Morgan Reeser As coach to Austria's newly crowned 470 gold medallists Lara Vadlau and Lukas Maehr, American Morgan Reeser has extended his enviable record as a medal winning coach in the class. by Andi Robertson Posted 9 Aug 17:30 HKT Robert Deaves Photo Gallery from Paris 2024 Day 13 Medal Races for 470 and Nacra 17 in very light winds; Forecast strong breeze did not arrive; Medal Ceremony for 470, Nacra 17 and Woman's Kite. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Aug 05:54 HKT Ellie Aldridge on winning Women's Kite gold Great Britain's Ellie Aldridge bossed the three races in the Women's Kite Final in Marseille to win the gold medal. Here is her initial reaction after coming off the water. by Editor Posted 9 Aug 04:28 HKT Paris 2024: Kite Finals Updates Fast and frenetic action as the final events of the sailing at Paris 2024 reach their conclusion. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Aug 21:31 HKT Italian Crew Defend Olympic Title Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti retained their Olympic title in the Mixed Multihull with a dazzling display in Marseille. by World Sailing Posted 8 Aug 20:27 HKT Brits philosophical after OCS disappointment Going into the Mixed Multihull Medal Race in bronze medal position, albeit tied with the Kiwis on points, was a strong position for Great Britain's John Gimson and Anna Burnet, but being over the startline and not returning dashed any chances of a medal. by Mark Jardine & Andi Robertson Posted 8 Aug 20:07 HKT Vadlau and Maehr End Austria's 20-Year Wait Lara Vadlau and Lukas Maehr put in the performance of their lives to win gold in the Mixed Dinghy. by World Sailing Posted 8 Aug 19:32 HKT Italians seal gold in Mixed Multihull Medal Race With only just enough time to catch breath after the Mixed Dinghy Medal Race, it was the turn of the Mixed Multihulls to battle it out. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Aug 18:59 HKT Olympic Diary: Aug 8 - Paris2024 on review Paris 2024 on review - including some surprising insights from the competitors as to their winning moves and thoughts on the future shape and organisation of the Olympic sailing event. And a look at the changes made to the Olympics in 2019. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 8 Aug 18:22 HKT Extraordinary Mixed Dinghy Medal Race The Mixed Dinghy Medal Race was finely poised with four teams realistically in with a chance of medals, and none of the colours decided. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Aug 18:16 HKT Paris2024: Updated Schedule for August 8 Any further racing in the Opening Series is cancelled for the Kites. They will sail Finals. Mixed Dinghy (470) and Mixed Multihull (Nacra 17). Racing in all four events scheduled to start at 0943hrs UTC on the Marseille Course. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 8 Aug 11:21 HKT The Rice Report: Bouwmeester's turning point Not many competitors would want to compete in an Olympic Sailing event in a slow boat - but that was Marit Bouwmeester's secret strategy to win her second Olympic Gold medal, and become the greatest Womens Olympic sailor of all time. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 8 Aug 09:36 HKT Robert Deaves Photo Gallery from Paris 2024 Day 12 After an hour postponement, breeze came in unexpectedly as a front passed over. ILCA 6 race sailed in 10-12 knots. Breeze died and LCA 7 race abandoned and then resailed in 5-6 knots. by Robert Deaves Posted 8 Aug 06:14 HKT Line-Up for Formula Kite Medal Series Confirmed After a day of light wind prevented any Formula Kite action on the water, the standings remained unchanged heading into the crucial Medal Series. by World Sailing Posted 8 Aug 01:52 HKT Wearn defends Olympic crown in men's dinghy Matt Wearn defended his Olympic title with a well-executed sail in the Men's Dinghy Medal Race. by World Sailing Posted 8 Aug 00:48 HKT Battle Royale in Marseille In scenes reminiscent of the battle between Ben Ainslie and Robert Scheidt in the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Australia's Matt Wearn and Cypriot Pavlos Kontides slugged it out in the Men's Dinghy Medal Race today. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Aug 22:01 HKT Marit Bouwmeester finally gets her hands on gold Marit Bouwmeester finally got her hands on gold following the completion of the Women's Dinghy Medal Race. by World Sailing Posted 7 Aug 21:52 HKT So near and yet so far In dinghy sailing at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the first target is to make the top ten, so that you can compete in the double points Medal Race. Every point counts... literally. by Mark Jardine & Andi Robertson Posted 7 Aug 03:01 HKT Vodisek and Nolot rank top in Formula Kite Toni Vodisek reclaimed the lead in the Men's Kite, while Lauriane Nolot surged back up the standings in the Women's Kite. by World Sailing Posted 7 Aug 02:27 HKT Medal Race beckons for 470 and Nacra 17 Classes Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti guaranteed themselves at least a silver heading into the Medal Race of the Mixed Multihull. by World Sailing Posted 7 Aug 02:17 HKT Robert Deaves Photo Gallery from Paris 2024 Day 11 Further light winds and loss of more races. Three races for Nacra 17, one for 470. ILCA Medal Races postponed to Wednesday. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Aug 00:45 HKT Olympic Diary: Aug 6 - Another trying day The breeze in Marseille was largely a no-show on Tuesday, and the forecast for Wednesday is for even less. In race 6 of the Women's Kite, six riders, including the overall point leader, could not get their kites flying, and the race started without them. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 6 Aug 22:41 HKT Olympic Diary: Aug 5 - Olympic Sailing's new Queen The fresh breezes of Saturday and Sunday were too good to last, and sadly on Monday, Marseille returned to being Marseille, with light winds, race delays and brilliant sunlight by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 6 Aug 18:58 HKT Damage Limitation and the Least-Worst Option The Marseille racecourse for the Paris 2024 Olympic sailing is tricky at the best of times, but when the wind is light and fluky it's even harder. by Mark Jardine & Andi Robertson Posted 6 Aug 17:55 HKT Five Ring Circus I've got mixed feelings about the Paris 2024 Olympics. The sailing event so far has definitely had its ups and downs, highs and lows, stand-out performances, shocks, disappointments and controversies. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Aug 15:00 HKT The Rice Report: Kontides' conundrum Pavlos Kontides (CYP) is very aware of the strange situation that he finds himself in. Such is Australian Matt Wearn's lead, the defending Olympic Champion is already certain of a silver medal in the Men's Dinghy. “I'm in a bit of a tricky spot … by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 6 Aug 09:25 HKT Paris 2024: Brilliant Bouwmeester set for gold Marit Bouwmeester is on course to win gold in the Women's Dinghy which means tomorrow she will become the most successful female sailor at an Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 6 Aug 03:39 HKT Maeder and Lengwiler Move Top in Formula Kite Max Maeder moved into the lead in the Men's Kite after placing third in the only race of the day. Light wind limited the amount of action on the water, but that did not prevent movement in the rankings. by World Sailing Posted 6 Aug 03:28 HKT Paris 2024: Italy's Tita and Banti in Control Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti held on to their healthy lead in the Mixed Multihull, despite having their weakest day in Marseille so far. by World Sailing Posted 6 Aug 01:46 HKT Olympic Diary: Aug 4 - The breeze visits Marseille For the first time on the 2024 Olympic Regatta Marseille turned on the breeze that most fans expected - a nice Force 3-4, with a surfable seaway. More on the IQFoil Womens Final. It's not the first time... by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 5 Aug 17:13 HKT Bontus and Aldridge win First Formula Kite Races Valentin Bontus and Ellie Aldridge soared to victory in the first ever Formula Kite races hosted at an Olympics. by World Sailing Posted 5 Aug 02:54 HKT Paris 2024: Austrian Duo Lead Mixed Dinghy Lara Vadlau and Lukas Maehr continued their rise up the rankings with another consistent series of races in the Mixed Dinghy. by World Sailing Posted 5 Aug 01:53 HKT Paris 2024: Wearn and Marit edge closer to golds Matt Wearn and Marit Bouwmeester edged closer to gold medals in the Men's and Women's Dinghy, despite both having their least productive days on the water so far. by World Sailing Posted 5 Aug 01:27 HKT It's not normally like this How many times have we heard or said it? Knowing a sailing venue like the back of your hand, only for it to be completely different come the main event. by Mark Jardine & Andi Robertson Posted 5 Aug 00:48 HKT Robert Deaves Photo Gallery from Paris Day 8 Robert Deaves took some stunning shots in the strongest winds so far in the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition, 15-20 knots with a very choppy sea. by Robert Deaves Posted 4 Aug 14:21 HKT The Rice Report: Medal analysis - 49er Experience counts. Which is why Diego Botin's previous 49er campaigns at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 are a critical part of his success in winning gold this week in Marseille. Andy Rice digs a bit deeper.. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 4 Aug 13:24 HKT Paris 2024: Japanese Crew Hold 470 Lead Today on the Women's and Men's Dinghy course it was big waves and a pretty strong breeze. It was a full-power day that required a lot of stamina and fitness, particularly for the women who had to catch up a lost race from the previous schedule. by World Sailing Posted 4 Aug 04:59 HKT Olympic Diary: Aug 3 - Heartbreak in Marseille Following the controversial completion of the Medal Races in the Mens and Womens skiff, yesterday, Baie de Marseille hosted six Olympic sailing events on Saturday - leaving just two events to start racing. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 4 Aug 00:48 HKT Magnificent Maggetti Gets the Gold for Italy Marta Maggetti wrapped up a memorable gold medal for Italy in the Women's Windsurfing with a fine performance in the Medal Series. Despite not winning a race in the Opening Series, Maggetti rose to the occasion when the pressure amplified. by World Sailing Posted 3 Aug 23:22 HKT