Olympics Articles

Olympic Talent, and Unpredictable Winds in Balatonfüred

From the very first boat arriving at the Balatonfüredi Yacht Club, it was clear that this year’s edition would be a record-breaker. The ILCA 4 class (formerly Laser 4.7) was the star of the show, with 84 entries, making it the largest fleet of the event. The ILCA 6 class drew international attention with high-profile sailors including Nethra Kumanan (India), the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympic Games in sailing, Ameena Shah (Kuwait), and Ines Gmati (Tunisia).
2025 EurILCA Europa Cup HUN: Record Fleet, Olympic Talent.
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From no-wind waits to lightning battles — Balatonfüred delivered a true test of grit, skill, and camaraderie at the EurILCA Europa Cup 2025.

24-09-2025

Marstrand 2025: New Champions, Fresh Legends, and History Rewritten at the ILCA Europeans

Marstrand 2025, the ILCA Europeans
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Marstrand 2025: New Champions, Fresh Legends, and History Rewritten at the ILCA Europeans ILCA 7: Britain Extends Its Empire on the Water Once again, Great Britain proved the dominant force in the ILCA 7 class. Their medal count now sits at 40 – more than double Germany’s tally and far ahead of Sweden and Croatia. Michael Beckett GBR stood tall with Gold, his teammate Finley Dickinson GBR took Bronze, and Silver went to Duko Bos NED.
26-08-2025

Australian Sailing Team and Element 6 Evolution Carry Forward Elite Partnership on Road to LA 2028

Australia's acclaimed sailing team and top-rated Element 6 Evolution extend their paramount partnership in a drive towards LA 2028 Olympic Games.
31-07-2025

Hamilton Island Race Week to showcase Olympic class sailing

Hamilton Island Race Week’s 40th anniversary celebrations are hotting up, with more than 160 entries confirmed for the annual sailing regatta to be contested from 16-23 August in the glorious Whitsunday Islands.
05-07-2025

Australian Sailing Team Continues Successful Partnership with B&G Through to Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

The Australian Sailing Team (AST) has reinforced its bond with sailing navigation supremos B&G, extending a productive eight-year partnership.
02-07-2025

Australian Athletes Ready to Take the Sails: Breaking New Ground at French Olympic Week

Australia's seasoned sailors have their sights set on French Olympic Week, ready to harness the winds to charge full speed ahead.
21-04-2025

Lanzarote's Marina Rubicón Set to Blaze a Trail with First iQFOiL Games of the LA 2028 Olympic Cycle

The inaugural iQFOiL International Games of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle are poised to make breakers at Marina Rubicón, Lanzarote.
27-01-2025