http://www.sailing.org The latest news from the Beijing 2008 Olympic sailing competition in Qingdao en Copyright 40 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:55:27 GMT http://www.sailing.org/olympics/26552.php?rss=1 Sailing scored a major coup as its television coverage of the Beijing Olympic Games was recognized as 'The Best Sports Coverage by the Host Broadcaster' at the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) "Olympic Golden Rings" ceremony, held last night (16 December) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:33:00 GMT E63BFAD638D44F9DB106FD2673208D58 http://www.sailing.org/olympics/26449.php?rss=1 Searching for the perfect gift for the sailing fans? The official ISAF Film of the 2008 Olympic Sailing Competition is available to order on DVD - check out the delivery dates to ensure you order in time for Christmas. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:39:59 GMT 0B36D8647AE94685A8152A9E03BA5D96 http://www.sailing.org/olympics/24849.php?rss=1 The ISAF In-House Certification (IHC) programme passed a major milestone in Qingdao this August with the first set of self-certified sails used at the Olympic Sailing Competition. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:33:44 GMT EA92BA488AFD4BA6A90B8EA03AA0B376 http://www.sailing.org/olympics/24818.php?rss=1 On 24 August, the Olympic flame will be extinguished simultaneously at the National Stadium in Beijing and the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, officially ending the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and bringing to a conclusion a remarkable journey for the sport of sailing. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:30:00 GMT A366B2A4826849ECBD26F518E3B77C63 http://www.sailing.org/olympics/24827.php?rss=1 The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed the applications from the Italian and Spanish National Olympic Committees relating to the 49er Medal Race at the 2008 Olympic Sailing Competition. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:30:00 GMT E0CB830324074CD380E7CCF2DBE4C825 http://www.sailing.org/olympics/24817.php?rss=1 With 400 athletes competing in 272 boats in 11 events across five race course areas, running the racing at the 2008 Olympic Sailing Competition is a highly skilled operation. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:51:12 GMT B18E448F46D44A0FAAA69842B79A1C5A http://www.sailing.org/olympics/24802.php?rss=1 British crew Iain PERCY and Andrew SIMPSON won the final gold medal of the 2008 Olympic Sailing Competition after a thrilling finish to Thursday's Star Medal Race. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:06:00 GMT 20A8D8A7573647CAB0E2DC57C3BB8BB5 http://www.sailing.org/olympics/24801.php?rss=1 Fernando ECHAVARRI and Anton PAZ won gold for Spain after a superb performance in today's Tornado Medal Race. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:56:00 GMT 1D7EF87D8FCB4C39ABDC719246FB4B51 http://www.sailing.org/olympics/24799.php?rss=1 Day 12 of the 2008 Olympic Sailing Competition brought delight for the host nation as windsurfer Jian YIN won China's first ever gold medal in sailing, whilst New Zealand triumphed in the Men's RS:X. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:18:00 GMT B4F0960AA72A42D6B4C69E12E83B1DC1 http://www.sailing.org/olympics/24795.php?rss=1 Windsurfer Jian YIN won China's first ever Olympic gold medal in sailing after a nail-biting finish to today's Women's RS:X Medal Race. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:19:00 GMT CEE7A12F294644AEBCC42BA4F09FF308