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Light Conditions Prove Testing
Conditions are changing every day in Helsinki where 49ers, 470s and Finns are competing for their European Championship titles. Sailors had to deal with tricky and light winds which forced the Race Committees to postpone or cancel races.
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Full Action in Helsinki for 2011 Open Europeans!
Sunday provided great sailing conditions for the Finns, 470 and 49ers competing in the Open European Championships in Helsinki with a breeze of around 12-15 knots and sunshine.
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Reversal of Fortunes for 470 Fleet in Helsinki
A great day for some, a reversal of fortunes for others, whilst one team wished they had stayed in bed! A perfect breeze of around 12 knots delivered perfect racing for the 470 fleet.
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Nico Delle Karth and Nikolaus Resch retain lead in the 49ers
After long postponements for all three remaining classes at the Open Europeans Helsinki 2011, a light breeze finally filled in late in the day to allow three races for the 49er and two races for each of the 470 fleets.
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Stunning Opening Day for Japan, Australia and Slovenia in 470s
After a long, hot and patient wait at the 2011 470 European Championships this morning with racing postponed due to lack of wind, the action eventually got underway in the late afternoon.
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Medals Decided At 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing Worlds
There was no racing but still plenty to talk about on the final day of the 2011 IFDS Worlds as the Netherlands, Great Britain and Israel walked away with the top prizes after six days of fierce competition.
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Van Acker and Stipanovic are the new Champions of Europe
On Friday the crowd at Hernesaari saw yet another European Champions conquer the podium. Both Laser Standard and Laser Radial held their Medal Races today in sunny Helsinki.
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141 Contenders for 2011 Worlds
Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy is ready to welcome a record entry.
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SONAR UPDATE - Cohen reclaims top spot
An overturned OCS decision from race 10 sees the Israeli Sonar team led by Dror Cohen return to the top of the Sonar standings with one race to go.
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Rickham And Birrell Toast IFDS Worlds Title With Day To Spare
One title is decided as Brits Alex Rickham and Niki Birrell wrap up their third straight SKUD crown on the penultimate day of the IFDS Worlds. Meanwhile the race for the 2.4mR and Sonar championships are set to go down to the wire on the final day of racing tomorrow.
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Spanish Star Team Claims Gold
Spanish duo Fernando Echavarri and Fernando Rodriguez Rivero are the new European Champions in the Star Class. They won Thursday's Medal Race and the whole competition ahead of their main opponents from Greece.
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Experience-seeking duo from the other side of the planet
As it is the Open Europeans, non-European countries are also represented at the races. Meet two sailors who come from far, far away.
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Tricky wind conditions continue in Helsinki
Weather continued to cause problems at the Open Europeans on Wednesday. The sailors had to wait for the first start of the day almost an hour in very calm wind conditions.
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Cohen Crew Relishing Hunt For Sonar Glory At IFDS Worlds
The race for the medals is really starting to hot up with two days and three races to go. Crews braved winds of more than 20 knots in Portland Harbour today as Weymouth and Portland's finally lived up to its reputation as a breezy venue after three days of light and fluky airs.
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