With just 100 days until the Olympics in Weymouth, many teams haven’t yet selected who will go to the games. In a bit departure from previous games, this list includes iconic team GBR, and here’s why. First the history. The British 49er squad has been a world leader since the 49er came into the Games [...]
Read morePALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN – As the 3rd event of the 2012 ISAF Sailing World cup wraps up in sunny Palma de Mallorca, Spain, an interesting battle is emerging between two unlikely parties. Gordon Cook from Toronto has sailed the 49er longer than anyone in Canada and probably the world. Most would describe him as [...]
Read morePort Tack Charter is delighted to present a guest blog from Olympic coach Rob Fox, who shares with us today some top tips from Hyeres. Thanks Rob! One of my favourite memories of Hyeres was shortly after the two Tornado sailors I was coaching at the time – Oskar Johansson and Kevin Stittle – had [...]
Read moreOne would normally describe Isabella Bertold as ‘young Isabella Bertold’ but as she’s becoming a veteran of the Olympic Radial scene, that’s probably not appropriate any more. @IsabellaFor2012 has been at or near the top of the Canadian Laser Radial scene now for over five years and is coming into form just at the right [...]
Read moreEach winter teams from Europe retreat South to the beautiful town of Palma in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. The weather is a mix of balmy light and fluky airs, perfect sea breezes and the occasional winter storm. It is the breadth of conditions and moderated temperatures that make Palma a great location for teams and [...]
Read moreA note from Mike Leigh as he prepares for the Laser Worlds at Hayling Island starting next week. “I have been training for five of the last six days and we have had some great wind over that time. Later this afternoon a front is supposed to pass generating quite large winds which will remain [...]
Read moreSam and Will Phillips of Australia hit a fast time in the Seiko Speed Challenge this week in Weymouth. They got video of their run and may well win the prize for the fastest speed of the season. Seiko watches, the long running sponsor of the 49er class, as sponsored a speed challenge each of [...]
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