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Youth Olympic Games One Person Dinghy Bids
28 February 2012, 3:06 pm
ISAF has issued an open invitation for manufacturers to put forward bids for the supply of Equipment to the 2014 Youth Olympic Games for the One person Dinghy events.
ISAF Council Meeting Concludes In Busan
14 November 2009, 5:46 am
The Council of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) concluded their meeting in Busan, Korea today, with the final decisions made at this year's ISAF Annual Conference.
Hot And Steamy Practice Day
16 August 2010, 1:03 pm
100 sailors from 60 different nations competing in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games headed out for their practice race this afternoon.
Team Manager Anne Tierney's Broken Leg Unifies Cook Islands Sailing Team
16 August 2010, 9:26 am
Anne Tierney is orchestrating the Cook Islands sailing team's bid for gold from a wheelchair.
Leaders Begin To Make Their Mark
23 August 2010, 1:06 pm
The winds at the National Sailing Centre (NSC) on day five of the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore looked promising early in the morning.
ISAF Presidents Report - 11 November 2010
11 November 2010, 6:00 pm
ISAF President Göran Petersson set out the challenges ahead as he delivered his opening address, the President's Report, to the ISAF Council members during their first day of meetings at the 2010 ISAF Annual Conference held in Athens, Greece.
Successful Singapore Youth Olympic Games Come to a Close
26 August 2010, 4:24 pm
The Closing Ceremony of the inaugural edition of the Youth Olympic Games will bring a dramatic and emotional end to twelve days of world-class sporting competition and cultural and educational activities in Singapore on Thursday night.
Youth Olympic Games Medals Decided in Singapore
25 August 2010, 11:35 am
Eleven different nations won medals at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
Denmark's Celine Carlsen Given Support By Her Prince
25 August 2010, 2:46 am
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark was a surprise spectator at the Youth Olympic Games sailing regatta on Tuesday.
All Set For A Thrilling Final Day
24 August 2010, 2:06 pm
After waiting for the wind to fill in, a tantalising 12 knot breeze called out to the sailors in the morning of day six of the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
Medals Up For Grabs In The Medal Races
25 August 2010, 3:28 am
The whole fleet takes to the water for the medal race at the National Sailing Centre and competitors are not permitted to discard the result.
Byte Girls Leader Lara Vadlau Keeps Her Mind Sharp With Computer Games
24 August 2010, 7:58 am
Austria's in form Byte sailor, Lara Vadlau, has been spending her break days training her mind for competition by playing computer games.
Visit From Mum Brings Out The Best In Israeli Windsurfer Mayan Rafic
24 August 2010, 7:45 am
Israel's Mayan Rafic enjoyed the perfect day at the National Sailing Centre on Monday, winning both races to stretch his lead in the Techno 293 Boys class - and doing so in front of his mother Michal, who had flown in from Israel to watch him.
Change Of Role Leaves Olympic Windsurfing Champion Worry-Free
23 August 2010, 10:18 am
Wearing her crop top, board shorts, sunglasses and sports cap, recently retired New Zealand windsurfing legend Barbara Kendall could still pass for a competitor, but in Singapore she is staying on shore as a Youth Olympic Games athlete role model.
Canada's Sarah Douglas Aims To Follow The Olympic Trail
23 August 2010, 10:01 am
Sixteen-year-old Sarah Douglas (CAN) learnt to sail with her older brother Gregory Douglas (CAN) at the Island Yacht Club In Ontario.
USA Windsurfer Margot Samson Is Hot Topic For Reporter Sister
23 August 2010, 2:38 am
As American windsurfer Margot Samson gets used to the media spotlight at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games, she is paying particular attention to one reporter - her little sister Charlotte.
First Sailor From Aruba Proud To Join Olympic Family
23 August 2010, 2:24 am
Byte sailor Nicole Van der Velden is writing her own chapter of Olympic history as the first to sail for Aruba since her country became full members of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).
Inaugural Youth Olympic Games Reach the Midway Mark
23 August 2010, 2:10 am
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge praised the inaugural edition of the Youth Olympic Games on Saturday as the Games passed their halfway point in Singapore.
Prince Albert Praises 'Amazing Spirit' of Singapore Games
21 August 2010, 10:21 am
Prince Albert of Monaco continued his enthusiastic endorsement of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games when he took an inspection cruise of the sailing courses on Saturday.
Meet the Twitters
21 August 2010, 6:54 am
Hi sailing lovers. If you are stuck behind your office table, can't come down to the National Sailing Centre or will not be in Singapore during the YOG, do not worry, be happy, because you can follow the racing wherever you are in the world. (As long as you join Twitter!!)
Switzerlands Alexandra Rayroux Is Just Happy To Be In Singapore
21 August 2010, 5:07 am
Rayroux has been sailing for less than two years and trains at the Societe Nautique de Geneve, where she is coached by the Argentine Ezequiel Schargorodsky.
Twitter Transmits Blow-by-Blow Excitement of Sailing Races In Real Time
21 August 2010, 4:51 am
"Oh! SIN has dropped her sail once again and ISR is closing up". Ko Jia Yun (SIN) tweets furiously from the Techno girl boat, alerting spectators to the drama unfolding on the course at the National Sailing Centre.
Sailors Delighted By IOC President's Visit
20 August 2010, 3:26 pm
International Olympic Committee president and former Olympic sailor Jacques Rogge was a surprise visitor to the National Sailing Centre on Friday.
IOC President Believes Youth Games Will Inspire Sea Change
20 August 2010, 7:14 am
IOC President and former Olympic sailor Jacques Rogge (BEL) believes the culture, education and sense of fun that have permeated the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games would benefit the summer Olympics.
New leaders in Boys Byte and Girls Techno
20 August 2010, 2:03 pm
There are new leaders in the Boys Byte Cll and the Girls Techno 293 windsurfing classes after day three of the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
Finnish Sailor Kaarle Tapper Is Equally At Home On The Waves And Snow
20 August 2010, 8:42 am
Kaarle Tapper (FIN) started sailing when his grandparents took him to an Optimist-class starters school in Helsinki as a seven-year-old.
Sailing lured Constanze Stolz (GER) Away From Career In Ballet
20 August 2010, 6:25 am
Constanze Stolz (GER), is one of the favourites in the girls' Byte Cll at the Singapore Youth Olympics after winning the first of the five races and placing second in the second.
An Israeli Windsurfer Masterclass
18 August 2010, 3:12 pm
Stormy clouds blew in from the west late in the morning, prompting a category one storm warning to be raised and forcing race officials to postpone the races for a couple of hours.
Girls Byte CII Leader Lara Vadlau Aims For Gold
20 August 2010, 6:13 am
Austria's Lara Vadlau has been sailing for more than half her life.
Switzerland's Sebastien Schneiter Swaps Snow For Water
20 August 2010, 6:39 am
Despite growing up on Lake Geneva, Sebastien Schneiter (SUI) almost ended up pursuing a career in skiing rather than on the water.
Tunisian Sailor Anis Elmjid Always Destined For A Life On The Waves
18 August 2010, 11:14 am
Anis Elmjid grew up in the fishing town of Kelibia, north east Tunisia, and has obviously been strongly influenced by his upbringing next to the sea.
Easy Does It For Hong Kong Sailor Chun Leung Michael Cheng
18 August 2010, 10:25 am
Chun Leung Michael Cheng (HKG) qualified for the Youth Olympic Games sailing competition by winning Techno 293 gold at the Asian Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, in April.
Sailing Is A Family Affair For Kenyan Granier
18 August 2010, 7:51 am
Learning how to handle a boat was not all plain sailing for Kenyan Lara Granier.
Cubans Look To Gain Experience In Singapore
18 August 2010, 7:28 am
Cuban Lester Luiz Hernandez Martinez will sail a Byte Cll competitively for only the second time in the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Thailand Windsurfers Set Sights On Gold
18 August 2010, 7:10 am
Siripon Kaewduang-ngam (THA) already has an advantage in her bid to win a windsurfing gold medal at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Sailing Is A Family Affair
18 August 2010, 10:32 am
Husband, wife and sons, the entire Quek family sails.
Sailing Champ Sets Her Sights High
18 August 2010, 9:35 am
Everyone loves winning, don't they? The same goes for Israel sailing champ, Naomi Cohen.
All A Twitter On Sailing Course At Youth Olympic Games
18 August 2010, 5:44 am
Singapore's sports minister Vivian Balakrishnan has taken advantage of twitter to keep up with the action on the first day of sailing action at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Close Racing On Day One
17 August 2010, 12:33 pm
Light airs in the morning caused a delayed start to racing on the first day of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Sailors Unleash Creativity On Murals While Waiting For Wind
17 August 2010, 9:04 am
Sailors in the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games indulged their creative side when they were invited to contribute to murals at the National Sailing Centre on Tuesday.
Danish Sailor Celine Carlsen Aiming For Rio and Medical Career
17 August 2010, 7:39 am
Danish Byte Cll class sailor Celine Carlsen is preparing to juggle twin ambitions to fulfil her Olympic dream.
Byte CII - Girls: Elizabeth Wauchope (CAY)
17 August 2010, 7:25 am
Elizabeth Wauchope (CAY) first tried sailing as a nine-year-old at summer camp in the Cayman Islands. She won a race and has been hooked ever since.
Just van Aanholt (AHO) Aims To Surpass Olympian Father A Decade On
17 August 2010, 6:22 am
A decade after his father sailed at Sydney 2000, Dutch Antillian Just Van Aanholt is aiming to get one up on his dad by winning an Olympic medal at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Singapore's Darren Choy Hopes To Light Up Youth Olympics Once Again
17 August 2010, 2:21 am
Local hero Darren Choy will spearhead the Singaporean challenge in the Youth Olympic regatta on Tuesday when he competes in the boys Byte CII at the National Sailing Centre.
US SAILING Sends Two Windsurfers to Youth Olympic Games in Singapore
13 August 2010, 11:02 am
Two youth windsurfers Margot Samson and Ian Stokes have qualified to represent the United States at the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, US SAILING's Olympic Sailing Committee announced today.
Youth Sailing Event Floats Prospect Of Greater Games Status
16 August 2010, 8:57 am
The presence of sailing at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore could open the door for more countries to take part in the event at the Olympic Games.
Sailor Darren Choy (SIN) lights Olympic Cauldron
16 August 2010, 8:08 am
As the world watched Singapore's Darren Choy raced through the reflective pool to light the inaugural Youth Olympic Games cauldron, the only thing running through the young sailor's mind was "whatever you do, don't trip!"
Only Three Days To Go To The Inaugural Youth Olympic Games!
11 August 2010, 12:33 pm
This Saturday, 14 August 2010, some 3,600 talented young athletes between the ages of 14 and 18 from around the world will be eagerly awaiting the start of the opening ceremony of the first ever edition of the Youth Olympic Games.
Australian Youth Sailors Training For The Youth Olympic Games
5 August 2010, 10:40 am
The 2010 Youth Olympic Games opens in Singapore on 14 August and two Australian sailors are preparing for what will be the adventure of a lifetime as they head to the event to take on the World's best youth sailors.
First Youth Olympic Games medals unveiled!
5 August 2010, 10:18 am
As the athletes prepare for their arrival in Singapore, there is added excitement with the unveiling of the first medals for the Youth Olympic Games.
ISAF Alert For Competitors Sailing At The Youth Olympic Games in Singapore
4 August 2010, 1:21 pm
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Sailors From Algeria, Tunisia and Kenya Qualify For Youth Olympic Games
4 May 2010, 2:42 pm
The inaugural African Laser 4.7 Youth Championship took place from the National Sailing Centre in Alger, Algeria from 26 April to 2 May.
Singapore celebrates 99-day countdown to first-ever Youth Olympic Games
7 May 2010, 2:03 pm
Celebrations marking 99 days to go until the inaugural Youth Olympic Games were held across the host city of Singapore today, with the Singapore Organising Committee (SYOGOC) enthusiastically proclaiming: "We are ready!"
IOC Announces Line-up Of Sport Stars Supporting The First Youth Olympic Games
9 June 2010, 3:26 pm
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the list of Singapore 2010 Athlete Role Models (ARMs) for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games from 14 to 26 August in Singapore.
Elise Rechichi Becomes Youth Olympics Ambassador
26 April 2010, 10:58 am
As the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) fast approaches, the IOC is connecting the world's future Olympians to current Olympians, including 2008 Olympic Gold Medallist in the 470 Class, Elise Rechichi (AUS).
Usain Bolt joins star-studded list of Youth Olympic Games Ambassadors
1 July 2010, 2:42 pm
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt today became the latest high-profile athlete to sign on as a Youth Olympic Games Ambassador, joining a star-studded list that also includes Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps and pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva.
Youth Olympic Games Flame Begins It's Journey
23 July 2010, 2:19 pm
The Journey of the Youth Olympic Flame got under way today in Olympia, Greece, with the lighting of the flame at an official ceremony outside the famed Temple of Hera.
From Busan: Edwin Low On The Youth Olympic Games
7 November 2009, 8:49 am
Edwin Low, Competition Manager for the sailing events at Singapore 2010, provides an update on the preparations for inaugural Youth Olympic Games being held next August.
Martin and Rogers to compete for GBR at inaugural Youth Olympic Games
15 July 2010, 10:30 am
Young windsurfing stars, Kieran Martin and Jade Rogers, have today been named as part of Team GB's 40 strong squad of young athletes set to compete at the first ever Youth Olympic Games, to be held in Singapore next month (14 - 26 August).
Owen Siese Wins Sailing Youth Olympic Games Berth
5 July 2010, 8:41 pm
15-year-old Owen Siese won the right to represent Bermuda at the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Sailing on Sunday, the final day of the four-day YOG Selection Trials.
ISAF Publish Notice Of Race For 2010 Youth Olympic Games
17 June 2010, 1:19 pm
ISAF has published the Notice of Race for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games. The sailing competition in Singapore will feature 100 young sailors, aged 15-16, competing across four events.
IOC Announces Young Reporters For The Youth Olympic Games
15 June 2010, 10:57 am
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced the list of the 29 Young Reporters who will be participating in the Young Reporters Programme for Singapore 2010 taking place between 14 and 26 August.
IOC Launches Young Ambassador Programme For The Youth Olympic Games
23 March 2010, 10:25 am
With fewer than 150 days to go until the first Youth Olympic Games (YOG), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) launched its Young Ambassador Programme in Singapore today.
Latest Youth Olympic Games Qualifier Concludes In The Cayman Islands
17 March 2010, 5:22 pm
Bermuda, Canada, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Netherlands Antilles, US Virgin Islands and the USA filled the Youth Olympic Games qualification positions at the recent Byte CII North American Championship held at the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Islands Hosts Latest Youth Olympic Games Qualifier
10 March 2010, 11:22 am
Sixteen nations are set to start racing in the waters of Grand Cayman on 10 March for the Byte CII North American Championship and for the four boy's and four girl's country qualifying positions in the upcoming 2010 Singapore Youth Olympic Games.
Four More Nations Qualify For Youth Olympic Games
8 March 2010, 3:46 pm
Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the USA all earned qualification places for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games at the latest continental qualifier for the Boy's and Girl's Windsurfer events, the Techno 293 North Americas.
IOC Reveals Medal Design Competition Winner For The First Youth Olympic Games
8 March 2010, 11:03 am
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the winner of the Youth Olympic Games Medal Design Competition as Setsuko Fukuzawa, from Montreal, Canada, with her design entitled "Yes, Youth Can".
Nanjing to Host 2nd Youth Olympic Games in 2014
11 February 2010, 9:48 am
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected Nanjing, People's Republic of China, as the host city of the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014 during the 122nd IOC Session in Vancouver, Canada.
Argentina And Brazil Qualify For Youth Olympic Games; T293 World Qualifier Confirmed For Italy
2 February 2010, 2:05 pm
Argentina and Brazil secured places at Singapore 2010 in the Boy's and Girl's Windsurfer and One Person Dinghy events at the latest Youth Olympic Games Qualifier in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Sao Paulo Latest Stop For Youth Olympic Games Qualifiers
29 January 2010, 11:53 am
Australia, China, Hong Kong and Thailand all secured qualification in the Techno 293 windsurfer events to be held at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Four More Nations Qualify For Windsurfer Events At 2010 Youth Olympic Games
27 January 2010, 4:46 pm
Australia, China, Hong Kong and Thailand all secured qualification in the Techno 293 windsurfer events to be held at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
First Windsurfing Youth Olympic Games Qualifier Concludes In Cadiz
6 January 2010, 3:45 pm
France, Great Britain, Israel, Poland, Russia and Spain secured spots in the windsurfing events at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games at the Techno 293 European Championships and YOG Qualifier held in Cadiz, Spain.
Record Entry As Cadiz Hosts First YOG Qualifier For Windsurfer Events
16 December 2009, 4:03 pm
The Youth Olympic Games qualification schedule for the Boy's and Girl's Windsurfer events gets underway in less than two weeks in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz.
Thirteen Nations Secure Youth Olympic Games Qualification At Imperia Winter Regatta
9 December 2009, 10:42 am
The Imperia Winter Regatta came to a close in Italy on Tuesday with 13 nations securing a place at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in the Byte CII qualifier, whilst France, Germany and Italy shared the spoils in the Olympic events.
Racing Underway At Imperia Winter Regatta
7 December 2009, 9:09 am
The second day of 20th Imperia Winter Regatta, organized by the Yacht Club Imperia, was blessed with sunny skies over the four sailing areas in front of Imperia town.
Imperia Winter Regatta Hosts YOG European Qualifier
3 December 2009, 12:10 pm
The 20th Imperia Winter Regatta gets underway in Italy today, incorporating the Byte CII European Championship, the second continental qualifier for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Singapore Top YOG Asian Qualifiers In Thailand
30 November 2009, 2:09 pm
Singapore won both boy's and girl's YOG qualification events at the Byte CII Asian Championships, whilst Thailand, Malaysia and China all secured their places at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
First Youth Olympic Games Continental Qualifier Gets Underway In Thailand
25 November 2009, 4:18 pm
Fifty sailors from Thailand, Japan, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, India, China, Malaysia and Indonesia are in Pattaya for the first continental qualifier for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games held in Singapore in August 2010.
Youth Olympic Games Medal Design Competition - Deadline For Entries: 4 December 2009
24 November 2009, 1:05 pm
Just over one week remains to make your submissions to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Medal Design Competition for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
IOC Launches Youth Olympic Games Medal Design Competition
26 October 2009, 12:39 pm
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is offering the public a chance to make Olympic history by designing an Olympic medal for the Youth Olympic Games.
Notice of Races Published For Youth Olympic Games Qualifiers
7 October 2009, 5:04 pm
Young sailing hopefuls with their sites set on Singapore 2010 and the inaugural Youth Olympic Games can now find full details on the qualification events with the publication of the Notice of Race for each qualifier.
Singapore Dominates At Byte CII Worlds
1 September 2009, 10:52 am
At the recently completed Byte CII World Championship in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Singapore sailors took the top three positions with Darren Choy the new 2009 World Champion.
Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games: One Year to Go!
17 August 2009, 9:52 am
On Friday 14 August 2009 Singapore celebrated its One Year Countdown to the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
Last Races Full of Excitement At Asian Youth Games Singapore
6 July 2009, 12:00 pm
Thailand took the nations trophy as the final medals were decided at the Asian Youth Games during the last day of racing in Singapore.
Chinese Sailors Excel As First Asian Youth Games Get Underway In Singapore
30 June 2009, 3:02 pm
Competition in the sailing events at the first Asian Youth Games Singapore got underway today, with young hopefuls looking to make their mark in the equipment and venue to be used for next year's Youth Olympic Games.
Singapore 2010: 15 Months To Go And Progressing Well
21 May 2009, 10:44 am
Just one and a half years remain until the first Youth Olympic Games at Singapore 2010 where the Sailing Competition will feature 100 athletes across four events.
The Search For Asian Youth Games Sailors Is On
9 April 2009, 2:58 pm
The selection process for sailors to represent Singapore at the inaugural 1st Asian Youth Games Singapore 2009 has commenced.
Singapore Youth Champions Crowned
23 March 2009, 10:31 am
The Singapore National Youth Sailing Championship concluded on Saturday with the largest ever fleet of 404 sailors competing in eight classes including international entries from Belgium, Denmark, France and Malaysia.
ISAF Publishes Qualification System And Events For 2010 Youth Olympic Games
3 February 2009, 6:30 pm
ISAF has published the qualification system and qualifying events for the sailing competition at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Singapore Unveils Official Logo Of The Inaugural Youth Olympic Games
13 January 2009, 11:49 am
The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games logo was officially launched by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports at the CAN! Event in Singapore over the weekend.
First Summer Youth Olympic Games: Singapore 2010 On Track
3 November 2008, 11:02 am
The Coordination Commission of the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games concluded its first visit to the host city Singapore on 1 November with the message that the Games are on track for success.
Equipment Chosen For Sailing Events At 2010 Youth Olympic Games
23 June 2008, 5:00 pm
ISAF has announced the Techno 293 windsurfer and the Byte CII dinghy have been chosen as equipment for the four sailing events at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
Singapore To Host 2010 Youth Olympic Games
21 February 2008, 11:17 am
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) have announced that Singapore will host the first Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2010.
ISAF Invites Equipment Bids For Youth Olympic Games
9 April 2008, 11:58 am
ISAF is issuing an open invitation for manufacturers to put forward bids for the supply of equipment to the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Moscow And Singapore Finalists For 2010 Youth Olympic Games
21 January 2008, 12:21 pm
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today unveiled the names of the cities from which a final winner to host the first Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2010 will be voted on by the IOC membership.
Four Sailing Events At Youth Olympic Games
4 November 2007, 6:53 pm
The International Olympic Committee have confirmed their will be four sailing events at the first edition of the Youth Olympic Games, scheduled for 2010.
Five Cities Compete for Summer Youth Olympics
20 November 2007, 3:30 pm
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