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Olympic Qualification Secured on Day 3 at 470 Worlds
Race day 3 at the 2012 470 World Championships was a tense and enthralling day. Seven nations secured their right to be at the 2012 Olympic Games in the 470 Men, whilst six nations in the 470 Women continue to fight their way for the remaining five nation places.
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Australia and Netherlands Deliver Hat Tricks
Every race counts, but with three races today it was particularly crucial for teams to pump in some good scores and position themselves as solidly as possible before Tuesday’s final two races of the qualification series at the 2012 470 World Championships.
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One Race for all Fleets Completed
A patient morning was in order for the first race day of the 2012 470 World Championships to get underway as the sailors were kept postponed ashore waiting for wind. From early on, it was evident the scheduled start of 1200 hours was never going to happen.
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Thrilling Barcelona In Port Race
After an inspirational Opening Ceremony on Friday 11 May 2012, involving aerial acrobats and Barcelona’s best young Optimist sailors, the much awaited Barcelona In Port Race got underway today in Port Vell, right in the heart of the city.
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RSA in Barcelona - Dreams, Extremes & In-betweens
The South African”Race Ahead” team of Jim Asenathi and Roger Hudson are special. RaceAhead as a concept began at a time when extraordinary young sailing talents were emerging from impressive grass-roots sailing schools and clubs across South Africa.
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Double Opening in Barcelona
The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 470 World Championship also marked the opening of the brand new Barcelona International Sailing Center, that will showcase itself with the Championship.The Opening Ceremony got underway with aerial acrobatics performed by artists from the company “Oniric Event”.
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2012 470 World Championships Preview
Racing at the 2012 470 World Championships gets underway from 12-19 May 2012, with 153 teams from 43 nations registered and fighting for World Championship success and Olympic dreams.
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2012 Open 470 European Championships
2012 470 Europeans - EarlyBird Entry Period Extended
The International 470 Class is extending the reduced entry fee date for the European Championship in Largs, Scotland until 2359 hours UTC on Friday 25 May 2012. Boats that enter on or before this new cut-off date will pay only EUR300 per boat.
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Barcelona In Port Race
Showcasing the world’s best 470 sailors, the Barcelona In Port Race will bring ten 470 Men and ten 470 Women teams head to head in a 10-boat race off right in the heart of the city of Barcelona on Saturday 12 May 2012.
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Transfer Information - Olympic Marina to BISC
The World Championship venue at the Barcelona International Sailing Center opens to all participants at 1400 hours on Wednesday 9 May 2012.
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2012 470 World Championship Clinic - Update
Olympian Andreas Kosmatopoulos (GRE) is all set to run the Championship Clinic from 7-9 May 2012 in Barcelona, Spain, immediately before the 2012 470 World Championships.
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Berta Betanzos (ESP) Getting Ready for Worlds and Olympics
Berta catches up with the ISAF Media Team on her preparations for Weymouth.
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2012 Open 470 European Championships
Dream Big and Push Hard
Helensburgh’s Luke Patience back in Scotland to launch 470 European Championships. “Dream big and push hard.” That’s the message 2012 Olympic sailor Luke Patience wants to put across to Scotland’s young sailors pursuing their own Olympic ambitions.
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Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta 2012
Skandia Sail for Gold early entry discount closes 30th April
If you are thinking of competing at this year’s Skandia Sail for Gold regatta then get your entry in before 30th April to benefit from the early entry discount.
The multi Olympic class event will be the last regatta to be held at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games.
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Catching Up with Tara Pacheco
Spain's Tara Pacheco - reigning 470 World Champion and world ranked #2 470 Women's helm - speaks to ISAF on her preparations for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition and looking ahead to Weymouth.
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