http://www.sailing.org The latest news on the build up to the London 2012 Olympic sailing competition at Weymouth and Portland en Copyright 40 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:44:32 +0100 http://www.sailing.org/29214.htm The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today confirmed there will be 10 sailing events at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:22:37 +0100 7F90666248E4461C9AD3333D1A863D57 http://www.sailing.org/29209.htm Having recently returned to his native Ecuador from Perth, Laser sailor and inaugural Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships Emerging Nations Programme camp participant Gabriel Moran will soon have the chance to implement his newly acquired practical and theoretical knowledge in a competitive international environment. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:27:30 +0100 BEA65B9F01C44C1C95CECA314BFC7EB1 http://www.sailing.org/29168.htm Following discussions with ISAF, the award-winning Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) will be enabling international teams to train at the venue throughout the period leading up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:14:40 +0100 638CCF2B1D384132ABED94529C89E78C http://www.sailing.org/29108.htm The final on water training day of the inaugural Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships Emerging Nations Programme camp saw the athletes implement the strategies and tactics learned over the past 10 days in a series of short races dubbed the Emerging Nations Programme/Fremantle Sailing Club Sprint Series. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:05:00 +0100 0716E45E8A7A45D3A850BAA0D8C48D51 http://www.sailing.org/29106.htm Calm conditions this morning prevented the inaugural Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships Emerging Nations Programme camp athletes from taking to the waters off Fremantle Sailing Club until just after 13:00 local time. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:06:00 +0100 6B1EA560545D4FBAA99DABF8CD3BDE2C http://www.sailing.org/29099.htm With two days of solid racing ahead of them across the weekend at Fremantle Sailing Club, the Emerging Nations Programme athletes were gifted Friday afternoon off from on water training in a bid to give their bodies a much needed break from the physical demands of the past week's sailing. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:06:00 +0100 1B961838C7304E6C9B36466A0C20581A http://www.sailing.org/29098.htm With Friday scheduled as a lay day the Emerging Nations Programme athletes were spared no concessions in the gym and on the water today, but were given additional motivation by being joined by some Olympic gold medal winning company on the Indian Ocean. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:08:00 +0100 8C8C5588271740F3A6CBB07FD9EC3D62 http://www.sailing.org/29007.htm Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships Director Commercial Operations Darren BEAZLEY today announced leading Australian environmental awareness organization Carbon Conscious Limited as exclusive supplier of Carbon Offsets to the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:16:00 +0100 F1261C37BF1044E4803118BD94DCE755 http://www.sailing.org/29006.htm It was another early start today for the 10 athletes on the inaugural Perth 2011 Emerging Nations Programme athletes, with the day's focus on core strength. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:08:00 +0100 BAEE9E6010744EC69582C3E9CC0E4716 http://www.sailing.org/28994.htm After a day of rest and relaxation on Monday, the inaugural Perth 2011 Emerging Nations Programme athletes were back in full training today in the gym and on the waters of the Indian Ocean off the coast at Fremantle Sailing Club. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:29:00 +0100 CEA6927565AF4C4D9EACD3B2EB05EDB0 http://www.sailing.org/28991.htm With a week to go in the inaugural Emerging Nations Programme intensive training camp, the 10 athletes from nine developing sailing nations are quickly learning what is needed to take the next step in their development and progression in a bid to represent their country at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:07:00 +0100 9A5E5080725E4276AA138DB13F09FD5B http://www.sailing.org/28980.htm Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships Event Director John LONGLEY today announced the 10 athletes from nine nations that are taking part in the inaugural Emerging Nations Programme (ENP) camp in Fremantle, Western Australia. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0100 13B0009507524343B24A7C190EDBC343 http://www.sailing.org/28971.htm Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships Event Director John LONGLEY AM today announced Skipper of Australia's historic 1983 America's Cup winning challenger Australia II, John BERTRAND AM, as an Ambassador to the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:53:00 +0100 A2966B678F6E4C61A99E8B8F398DDF61 http://www.sailing.org/28473.htm The first batch of the new Elliott 6m keelboats selected as equipment for the Women's Match Racing event at the 2012 Olympic Games have left the boatyard and are on their way to Germany to make their worldwide debut at the sixth event of the ISAF Sailing World Cup. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:27:00 +0100 B36C161669A7426B87B49F6D15DDEACD http://www.sailing.org/28439.htm Perth 2011 today unveiled its new Master Brand for the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre in Perth, Western Australia in front of an audience of Australian media and key Western Australian sporting and political identities. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:55:00 +0100 74B66E0B93B644CE8276293FC11C27FD http://www.sailing.org/28416.htm Over 20 different venues around Great Britain are available to sailing teams wishing to take part in a Pre-Games Training Camp ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Wed, 27 May 2009 15:00:00 +0100 7961B584C93C478CB71D6DCE870397A3 http://www.sailing.org/28169.htm These are exciting times for women's match racing with the new Olympic boat, the Elliott 6m, making its debut at the ISAF Sailing World Cup event in Kiel, Germany this June and women's match racing events growing in number and participation throughout the world. Wed, 06 May 2009 11:19:00 +0100 FB89035366EE40759C13ADA06567DE78 http://www.sailing.org/28162.htm Yachting Australia has appointed Peter CONDE as High Performance Director, to lead the Australian Sailing Team and the supporting high performance programs. Tue, 05 May 2009 16:56:33 +0100 799A260D84C048098C5FEC3AE0975529 http://www.sailing.org/28038.htm ISAF has finalized the distribution order for the new Elliott 6m keelboats, the equipment selected for the Women's Match Racing event at the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:15:00 +0100 4256931196E3466684953222C39916F7 http://www.sailing.org/27656.htm ISAF has announced the members of the newly formed Olympic Commission, which is tasked with developing and promoting long-term strategy for the sport of sailing at the Olympic Games. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:54:58 +0000 9591BF6B1BD1481298E9DECEE932CCB3 http://www.sailing.org/27570.htm ISAF is delighted to announce the early appointment of the Executive Technical Delegate and the Race Officials Management Team for the 2012 London Olympic Games Sailing Competition. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:45:32 +0000 FDB911AA8B4645318B3F26584A793ABB http://www.sailing.org/27567.htm US SAILING has announced the 2009 US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics featuring the line up of Olympic and Paralympic aspirants who will spearhead the US charge to London 2012 and at the ISAF Sailing World Cup events. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:54:00 +0000 AFA7698B02FA47398D5B67CC3BA60F52 http://www.sailing.org/27392.htm The 2009 Brazilian Olympic Sailing Team has been decided after a weeklong selection trial in Porto Alegre featuring some of the star names from Qingdao along with some young faces with familiar family names. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:18:17 +0000 420EFEA27CA541DFB474ECE26F931D9C http://www.sailing.org/27237.htm Sarah AYTON and Pippa WILSON - two of Great Britain's Beijing gold medal-winning Yngling crew - will campaign together in the two-person 470 class in a bid to win gold on home waters in 2012. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:19:09 +0000 3A603814B34B46B8ADC06E8E72B50142 http://www.sailing.org/26648.htm ISAF is inviting Member National Authorities (MNAs) to place orders for the Elliott 6m, the boat chosen as equipment for the Women's Match Racing event at the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:42:53 +0000 97F49EA754984EF88F25D225CB0A5A29 http://www.sailing.org/27560.htm The enhanced sailing facilities at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is the first venue where construction has been completed for the 2012 London Olympic Games. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:00:00 +0000 95A869E109A943E9BB49180B331C8849 http://www.sailing.org/26180.htm With the start of the ISAF Sailing World Cup at Sail Melbourne less than a month away and the focus in the Olympic sailing world shifting down under, Australia's 'Medal Maker' coach Victor KOVALENKO reflects in typically forthright fashion on the Aussie 470 success at Qingdao, his top tips for coaching and the choice of the Olympic sailing equipment. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:15:13 +0000 3DE2750E91B34BD4B8C2D70C13211E3A http://www.sailing.org/26160.htm The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has announced the new members of the ISAF Council, the final decision-making body of ISAF. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +0000 8D542268E62F48B08C5EF909F9B8B40F http://www.sailing.org/26116.htm Göran PETERSSON of Sweden has today been re-elected to serve a second term as President of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) at the ISAF General Assembly in Madrid, Spain. The seven Vice-Presidents for the next four years were also elected. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:45:00 +0000 2FD028F0DFBA4824A939C77309F98857 http://www.sailing.org/26112.htm The ISAF Council today decided the equipment that will be used for the 10 sailing events at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:30:00 +0000 ADE04D4F94924121BF12EEF00543D599 http://www.sailing.org/26111.htm The ISAF Council will today select the equipment for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition during their second day of meetings at the ISAF Annual Conference - get the latest news from Madrid here... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:13:29 +0000 EEC219ACCC284E3BB6EA4A0694F533AC http://www.sailing.org/26108.htm The ISAF Council will today select the equipment for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition during their second day of meetings at the ISAF Annual Conference. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:55:00 +0000 9E1488EB9B224314A3AF5E43E693667A http://www.sailing.org/25600.htm Rod CARR OBE, John DERBYSHIRE and triple Olympic gold medallist Ben AINSLIE OBE have all accepted the offer to be formal Directors of the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), the host venue for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +0100 00EE8DE2270140319F033D9F8BBA838C http://www.sailing.org/25343.htm Construction work to enhance the sailing facilities at Weymouth & Portland for the 2012 London Olympic Games is racing towards the finishing line, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) announced today. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:00:04 +0100 108E6E1C6D904D9DB3E9B507E6B64F9C http://www.sailing.org/25236.htm Following Beijing, sailors with Olympic dreams are shifting their focus to Western Australia as it prepares to host the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships, the principal qualification regatta for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:20:00 +0100 F59855C893A64E2BB84115FE407230DC http://www.sailing.org/23402.htm Construction work has started to enhance the facilities at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, the host venue for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition. Sat, 03 May 2008 12:38:00 +0100 D59AB5C133BD4512834813F460C2DA73 http://www.sailing.org/23168.htm Rob ANDREWS has been appointed as the London 2012 Organizing Committee's Sport Competition Manager for Sailing for the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Fri, 02 May 2008 12:38:44 +0100 835DEDEEDABC4B1D8488ACCC859D8950 http://www.sailing.org/21257.htm The ten sailing events for the 2012 Olympic Games have been decided by the ISAF Council during the 2007 ISAF Annual Conference. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:50:47 +0000 8CB9BAD3C49F4AC98C807F54D2888027 http://www.sailing.org/9246.htm The IOC's Coordination Commission for the London 2012 Games, led by its Chairman, Denis OSWALD, concluded three days of meetings with the Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXX Olympiad - London 2012 (LOCOG) with a strong endorsement of the quality and professionalism of the work being carried out. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:26:00 +0100 0021936E342B48BA9A1A518AC752AAC3 http://www.sailing.org/18875.htm The new brand and vision for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games was launched in London this morning by Sebastian COE and a team of London 2012 ambassadors. The new Olympic emblem is based on the number 2012 and includes the Olympic Rings, and the word 'London'. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:10:00 +0100 BD0AD38F77004674B2396AAAC6E9BCAC http://www.sailing.org/18154.htm Weymouth and Portland, the venue for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition, are making waves to become one of the first venues ready for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:10:00 +0000 35666ED45E55402D9617210FCFBDA5A1 http://www.sailing.org/17706.htm Financial grants totalling around £9 million will be made available to encourage overseas Olympic and Paralympic teams to use pre-Games training camps in Great Britain to prepare for the London 2012 Games. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:30:00 +0000 AAA975E9C2794CEDAB612BEEDD21BFA5 http://www.sailing.org/16784.htm The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has moved forward with plans to enhance facilities at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), which will serve as host venue for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Competition and also as a permanent legacy for sailing. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 08:41:00 +0100 94627AE580464907940ADE8BA5408F96 http://www.sailing.org/16396.htm The IOC's Coordination Commission for the Games of the XXX Olympiad - London 2012 has concluded its first full visit to the British capital since London's election last July at the 117th IOC Session in Singapore. Mon, 24 Apr 2006 11:25:00 +0100 66CECA2BC5A4460F91FF523A744D932C http://www.sailing.org/13040.htm The Organising Committee for the Games of the XXX Olympiad - London 2012 (LOCOG) held the first meeting of its interim Board this week in London. During the meeting, a number of issues were resolved, notably, the Organising Committee was formally established, office space for LOCOG was confirmed and a funding agreement was announced. Fri, 07 Oct 2005 15:40:00 +0100 45FA41FBE55C4A90A6E9CBC7D266A9AE http://www.sailing.org/12291.htm Today at 19:49 local time in Singapore, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that London has been voted as the city to host the 2012 Olympic Games. Wed, 06 Jul 2005 14:15:00 +0100 69BBB053E6C6419E87C41C717F45F624