ISAF is delighted to announce that 23 competitors from 14 nations have been approved for Athlete Participation Programme (APP) funding support to attend the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship.
The host Brazilian team for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship has been named following last week's selection event at the championship venue of Buzios.
The 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship is on course to be a record breaker with 59 nations and 280 sailors entered to compete in Buzios, Brazil from 9-18 July.
Jim SALTONSTALL was honoured on Thursday night at the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship, after 30 years during which he has coached some of the greatest names in the sport.
Over 280 of the world's top young sailors will travel to Buzios, Brazil this July for the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship, with the support of the events partners and suppliers who are key elements in the championship's success.
Blue is normally the predominant colour when it comes to sailing, but the colour green plays an important role this July when the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship begins in Århus, Denmark.
