Spain’s Silvia Mas Depares/Paula Barcelo Martin today successfully defended their Junior World title and France’s Hippolyte Machetti/Sidoine Dantès claimed their first 470 Junior World Championship victory.

With the imminent arrival of Typhoon No. 15 in 2 days, the advance weather conditions kicked up the breeze and sea on race day 4 at the 2017 470 Junior World  Championships in Japan.

A gentle southerly sea breeze started to fill in the race area around 1100 hours with a breeze of 10 knots when racing was scheduled to start.

Race day 2 at the 2017 470 Junior Worlds in Enoshima was forecast to be breezy and Sagima Bay kept to its promise delivering between 15-25 knots of breeze and waves.

The 2017 470 Junior Worlds has descended on the iconic sailing venue of Enoshima Yacht Harbour, host to the 1964 Olympic Sailing Competition and to the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games.

The International 470 Class Association and Organizing Committee are keen to encourage participation by as many teams as possible at the 2017 470 Junior Worlds, so have extended the earlybird entry deadline to 31 July 2017.

The Organizing Authority will provide charter boats to help non-Japanese competitors on a first come first served basis. 

The Notice of Race for the 2017 470 Junior World Championship has been published and online entry opened at 2017juniorworlds.470.org

The Organizing Committee for the 2017 470 Junior World Championships have a range of charter boat offers available for the 2017 Junior Worlds, 2017 All Japan Championship and 2017 Enoshima Olympic Week.

The Notice of Race for the 2017 470 Junior World Championship has been published and online entry opened at 2017masters.470.org

A fast and dramatic final day saw races won, medals claimed, dreams made and takeways of how to improve for the next Championship.

The 470 Men Gold, Men Silver and Women's fleets were again out on the race track early, to take advantage of the breeze.

Race day 4 and the 470 Class hit the race track early for an 0800 hours start in the hope of getting back on track after missing a day of racing yesterday.

An early race programme for the three hundred and two sailors in the 420 fleet meant an abrupt 0530 hours wake-up call ahead of an 0800 hours scheduled start.

As Argentina’s Lucia Miranda laughed after her win in race 3 today, "You need two brains and four eyes!"

Day one of racing at the 2017 420 and 470 Junior Europeans started, was abandoned and then got back into full swing with all fleets completing two races.

The 2017 420 and 420 Class Junior European Championships has descended on the sailing mecca of Lake Garda, Italy.

Separate Sailing Instructions have been published for the 2017 420 and 470 Junior European Championships.

The International 470 Class Association launched its four-year development programme with a clinic prior to the 2017 470 World Championships, led by the iconic 470 sailor, Olympic medallists and four-time World Champion, Sofia Bekatorou.

470s are available for charter at the Junior European Championships in Lake Garda, Italy, with boats provided by NEWBLUE.EU and Nautivela.

The Notice of Race for the 2017 420 and 470 Junior European Championships has been published.

Leaderboard shuffles in a packed 3-race day for the gold fleet saw teams make the top–ten cut to the Medal Race, only to lose it in the next race, as the men’s and women’s fleets featured significant changes in finishing order.

The final series for the 470 Men and Women got underway today off Thessaloniki, Greece with two races for each of the gold and silver fleets.

Five qualification races is what it takes to advance to gold fleet and retain a shot at claiming a place in the top 10 Medal Race come Saturday.

A cracking opening day at the 2017 470 World Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece rewarded teams with a 3-race scorecard.

The 2017 470 World Championships is taking place from 7-15 July 2017 at the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki, Greece.

The 2017 470 General Assembly meeting will take place on place on Saturday 8 July 2017 during the 2017 470 World Championships, 7-15 July, at the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki.

Boats, trailers and cars can be parked in the grounds of the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki (NCTH) from 3-16 July 2017.

The Notice of Race for the 2017 470 World Championship being hosted at Nautical Club Thessaloniki, 7-15 July 2017 has been published and online entry opened at 2017worlds.470.org

Light wind meant no medal race was possible in either of the 470 Women or 470 Men fleets today, and the overall standings give both Afrodite Zegers/Anneloes van Veen (NED) and Carl-Fredrik Fock/Marcus Dackhammar (SWE) their first ever European Championship titles.

Patience was needed on the penultimate day of racing here at the 470 Europeans in Monaco, as the wind kept away, with 0 knots recorded at one point on the race course.

All change on race day 4 at the 470 Europeans in Monaco as big breeze and waves hit the race track and upped the pace, in complete contrast to conditions over the first three days.

Day 3 of racing at the 2017 470 European Championship got underway soon after 1330 hours, with two races scheduled for each of the 470 Men and Women fleets.

Racing takes place at the 470 Europeans from Monday 8 May to Saturday 13 May. Read on for how to follow the Championship:

The Sailing Instructions for the 2017 470 European Championships are published under the Championship website Noticeboard.

For teams travelling to Monaco direct from the World Sailing Series France - Hyeres, please take a read of the Arrival Logistics document.

Set in an idyllic location on the Mediterranean Sea, the Yacht Club de Monaco will host the 2017 470 European Championship from 6-13 May 2017.

The Notice of Race for the 2017 470 European Championship taking place in Monaco from 6-13 May 2017 has been published.

The Notice of Race for the 2016 470 Masters’ Cup has been published and online entry is open.

Lake Balaton was ironed flat on race day 5 at the 2016 GROUPAMA 420/470 Junior European Championships.

Big breeze this morning as Lake Balaton welcomed the 406 sailors from 23 nations on day 4 of the 2016 GROUPAMA 420/470 Junior European Championships.

Postponements ashore and afloat turned into a final conclusion of no wind, no play on race day 3 at the 2016 420/470 Junior Europeans on Lake Balaton.

Stunning race conditions on day 2 at the 420 Junior Europeans delivered another full programme, with three races for the 420 Open and U17 fleets, and two for each of the 470 Men and 470 Women.

With Saturday’s Opening Ceremony formally kicking off the 2016 420 and 470 Junior European Championship, today racing got underway with a packed 3 race programme for each fleet.

Before getting on the plane from Madrid to Rio with the entire Spanish Olympic team, 470 junior stars Jordi Xammar/Joan Herp sent a message to their friends competing in the 470 Class at the Junior Europeans.

The Notice of Race has been published and online entry is open for the 2016 420 Junior European Championship, 29 July-5 August.

The 2016 470 Junior European Championships will take place from 29 July-6 August at Balatonfüredi Yacht Club, on Lake Balaton in Hungary.

Report written by Organizing Committee

Report written by Organizing Committee

Report written by Organizing Committee

The 470 Junior World Championships entered the Finals stage today and the big shifts, especially in the second races later in the day, proved particularly random and problematic.

The waters off Kiel, Germany shrugged off their reputation for chilly Baltic temperatures and turned on Mediterranean temperatures and much more settled breezes on day 2 at the 2016 470 Junior World Championship.

Three races down on day 1 at the 2016 470 Junior Worlds in Kiel, Germany pitches Maria Bozi/Rafailina Klonaridou (GRE) ahead by 3 points in the 470 Women and Keiju Okada/Naoya Kimura (JPN) lead the 470 Men by 1 point.

Eighty of the world’s top 470 junior talent faced off on day 1 of the 2016 470 Junior World Championship in Kiel, Germany today, Wednesday 22 June.

Both the 470 Men and 470 Women title holders will lead the battle of wills at the 2016 470 Junior World Championship, when racing gets underway on Wednesday 22 June.

Join the best 470 talent for teams aged 23 and under at the 2016 470 Junior Worlds in Kiel, Germany.

The Notice of Race for the 2016 470 Junior World Championship has been published and online entry opened at 2016juniorworlds.470.org

The International 470 Class Association is delighted to announce that Kieler Yacht Club, Germany will host the 2016 470 Junior World Championships as part of the legendary Kiel Week.

A display of superb counter-attacking tactics as teams pushed each other around the track in a final bid for leader board dominance on the Bay of Palma.

A day of pressure on the Bay of Palma as numerous teams vied for a spot in the ten medal race line-up, and for some today’s racing marked a last shot at selection to their Olympic team. Stunning conditions with a breeze of 10-14 knots and blue sky.

Three races for all fleets at the 2016 470 European Championships on race day 4, Sunday 10 April, sees Lara Vadlau/Jola Ogar (AUT) extend in the 470 Women and Mat Belcher/Will Ryan (AUS) edge into the lead in the 470 Men.

Perfect 12-14 knots racing conditions under a blue sky on race day 3 at the 470 Europeans were a complete contrast to yesterday’s weather pattern of driving rain and storms.

Various storm systems rolled across the race course on Friday, forcing postponement on the water, as the breeze swung to the west, rain filled in, visibility dropped and the breeze kicked up.

A short postponement ashore on the opening day of the 470 European Championships, before the sea breeze kicked in and racing got underway around 1325 hours.

Keep up to date with all the news from the 470 Europeans on the move.

Racing at the 2016 470 European Championships gets underway on Thursday 7 April at Club Nautic Arenal, Mallorca.

The 2016 470 European Championships is preceded by the final Continental Olympic Qualification opportunities atTrofeo Princesa Sofia, where nation slots are on offer for Europe and Africa. A make or break line on the journey to the Rio 2016 Olympics.

In a medal race battle to the end, stepping away victorious with Gold medals are Camille Lecointre/Helene Defrance (FRA) and Sime Fantela/Igor Marenic (CRO).

Weather extremes this morning delivered thunder, lightning and heavy rain, keeping fleets ashore, before a breeze of 38 knots swept across the race track.

Taking advantage of the morning breeze, the Race Committee got teams off early on race day 4 at the 470 Worlds to complete three races.

Take a look at the equipment teams at the 2016 470 World Championships are using.

The 470 Men got underway first just before 1600 hours, followed by the 470 Women. The original schedule of three races was scuppered by the earlier postponement ashore with 2 races completed for the 470 Men and one for the 470 Women.

Another light start to the day, with 2 knots the only breeze sniffing around the race track at the scheduled start time of 1400 hours.

The boat park was buzzing with activity this morning as teams prepped ahead of race day 1, but at first the shoreside action didn’t transfer to the race track’s light breeze.

Two days of registration/equipment inspection are wrapped up and  final entry numbers are confirmed, ready for racing to kick off today.

The Opening Ceremony on Saturday 20 February set on the majestic lawn in front of the Yacht Club San Isidro formally welcomed teams to the 2016 470 World Championships.

Enjoy this preview video just giving a small taste of what it takes to race a 470 at the highest level.

Introducing the Race Officals team who will be responsible for running the racing at the 2016 470 World Championships taking place from 20-27 February 2016 at Club Nautico San Isidro, Argentina.

Club Nautico San Isidro will host the 2015 470 World Championships in partnership with the International 470 Class Association and the Federacion Argentina de Yachting.

The 2016 470 African Championship was a ground-breaking moment for sailing in Africa, as the event marked the first ever African Championships and first ever Continental Olympic Qualification Event.

After the fourth day of racing at the 470 African Championships in Cape Town, the South African Olympic team of Asenathi Jim/Roger Hudson have claimed back pole position.

After the third day of racing at the 470 African Championships in Cape Town, the top position was once again claimed by the South African team of Sibusiso Sizatu/ Alex Burger.

The second day of racing at the 470 African Championships in Cape Town was action packed as the strong wind continued its onslaught.

As part of the focus on sailing in Africa in the build-up to the first ever 470 African Championships, an ISAF Measurers’ Clinic will be held in Cape Town on 9-10 January 2016.

On a tense final day, defending 470 World Champions Lara Vadlau/Jola Ogar (AUT) and Mat Belcher/Will Ryan (AUS) cleaned up in the double-points Medal Race to secure the gold medals.

A crunch race day 5 at the 2015 470 Worlds as the final battle to claim place in the medal race line-up and secure Olympic qualification climaxed.

All change on day 3 at the 470 World Championships in Haifa, Israel as the series intensifies, places change and two new leaders take over at the front.

A lighter breeze filled in over the race course in Haifa Bay on day 2 of the 2015 470 World Championships, proving a challenge for the teams as the wind came down the race track in bands and patches.

Launching off the beach into the warm azure waters off Haifa Bay, the 2015 470 World Championships got underway today in Israel.

The Opening Ceremony for the 2015 470 World Championships was held tonight, 10 October 2015, at the Congress Garden in Haifa, Israel.

Drama and world class racing are on the cards as teams battle for 470 World Championship glory and the all-critical nation qualification to the 2016 Olympic Games.

Nathan Wilmot, Ruslana Taran, Victor Kovalenko, Elena Pakholchik, Mat Belcher and Will Ryan had a moment to catch up in Haifa ahead of the 2015 470 Worlds.

Taking place in Haifa, Israel from 10-17 October 2015, the 2015 470 World Championships are also an Olympic Qualification event for Rio 2016.

470 helm Gil Cohen of Israel was seriously injured in a car accident whilst riding her bike in October last year. After a long period of recovery and recuperation Gil is now back on track to focus on her goal of qualifying to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil.

2015 Israel 470 Open National Championships will take place from 1-4 October, timed just before the 2015 470 World Championships.

The Notice of Race for the 2015 470 World Championships taking place in Haifa, Israel from 10-17 October has been published.

The Extraordinary General Assembly of the International 470 Class Association today confirmed Haifa, Israel as the venue for the 2015 470 Class World Championships.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

Six days of close racing brought the 2015 420 and 470 Junior European Championships to a close on Saturday 15 August 2015 in Bourgas, Bulgaria.

A brief wait ashore at Yacht Club Port Bourgas until early afternoon for the 420 and 470 fleets, when the sea breeze kicked and settled to a stable breeze of around 12 knots.

Race day 4 at the 2015 420 and 470 Junior Europeans sees the leaders really start to assert their position in the 420 Open and 420 U17 fleet.

Race day 3 at the 420 and 470 Junior Europeans featured the first day of final series racing for the 470 Men gold and silver fleets and marked the cut-off point to split the ninety boat 420 Open fleet into gold and silver.

Race day 2 at the 420 and 470 Junior Europeans saw an increase in breeze out on the two race courses off Bourgas, Bulgaria.

The combined 2015 420 and 470 Junior European Championships got underway today in Bourgas, Bulgaria with two races for all fleets in a light breeze.

Come and join in the pre-Championship Clinic led by 470 Olympian and World Champion Andreas Kosmatopoulos of Greece from 5-7 August in Bourgas, Bulgaria, immediately before the 2015 470 Junior European Championships.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

Thirty-nine teams representing nine nations have gathered in Tihany, Hungary for the 2015 edition of the 470 Masters Cup.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Welcome to the final day of the 2015 Junior World Championships in Thessaloniki Greece.

470 Women Junior World gold medals were in the hands of Italy's Benedetta di Salle/Alessandra Dubbini as their superior form day on day rewarded the partnership with overall victory ahead of the Medal Race.

Welcome to day 4 of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships. A late start today for the 204 sailors, gave a chance to visit the stunning city of Thessaloniki and the historic White Tower, whose prominent location dominates the waterfront, the town hall and soak up the general ambience of this buzzing metropolis.

Welcome back to Thessaloniki, Greece’s 2nd largest city! A metropolis well known for its hospitality and world famous white tower!

Waiting for the wind, second day races were postponed for four hours in Thessaloniki bay, host venue to the World’s best junior 470 sailors.

All teams competing at the 2015 470 Junior World Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July, must have entered and paid the entry fee by 23 June 2015 to benefit from the earlybird entry fee of EUR280.

In a partnership with the well-known “Speed & Smarts”, teams at the 2015 470 Junior World Championships will have the chance to test their racing knowledge.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

Jo Aleh/Polly Powrie (NZL) secured the 470 Women Open European Championship yesterday. Today Stuart McNay/David Hughes (USA) wrapped up the 470 Men Open title.

The 2012 Olympic gold medallists Jo Aleh/Polly Powrie (NZL) knocked out two wins, a feat repeated by 2012 Olympic gold medallist Mat Belcher and crew Will Ryan in the 470 men fleet.

The light morning breeze looked promising, but its inconsistency soon turned the day into a waiting game.

Leaderboard shuffles on the first day of gold and silver fleet racing features Ferdinand Gerz/Oliver Symanski (GER) and Jo Aleh/Polly Powrie (NZL) sitting pretty at the front of the fleets.

Stunning racing conditions on day 2 at the 2015 470 Open European Championships in Aarhus, Denmark wrapped up the qualification series. The breeze ranged between 6 to 10 knots, swinging round, to keep teams on their toes.

Race day 1 at the 2015 470 European Championships got underway with sun, clouds and a shifty breeze. Story of the day goes to Israel’s Gal Cohen/Danielle Maman who secured a perfect three race wins in the 470 Women.

Thanks to the host nation’s team of Balder Tobiasen and Magnus Jung Johansen for giving the Sailors’ Oath at last night’s Opening Ceremony.

Day 1 of Registration and Equipment Inspection kicks off on Saturday 27 June 2015 at the 470 Open European Championships in Aarhus, Denmark.

Enter by the end of the day on 26 May 2015 for the 470 Open European championships and take advantage of the earlybird entry fee of EUR300. From 27 May 2015 onwards, the normal entry fee of EUR400 applies.

Australia and Austria claim overall wins at 470 North American Championship, with Canada and the USA winning the 470 North American Championship titles in the 470 Men and 470 Women respectively.

A tense final day waiting game at the 420 and 470 Junior Europeans in Pwllheli, Great Britain as teams waited for the forecast 9 knot breeze to fill in.

A breezy day of racing at the 420 and 470 Junior European Championships, with some particularly high scorelines for the series leaders in the 420 fleet as the lighter teams were knocked off form in the combination of strong wind and waves.

Two more races for all fleets today and the girls steal a march on the 420 Junior European Championships leaderboard, claiming 4 out of the top 5 places in this open fleet.

In complete contrast from yesterday’s blow out, perfect conditions for racing at the 420 and 470 Junior European Championships out in Cardigan Bay, with sun, breeze and a light chop.

Racing got underway at 1400 hours on Cardigan Bay for the first day of racing at the 420 and 470 Junior Europeans taking place in Pwllheli, Great Britain.

Racing at the 420 and 470 Junior European Championships kicks off on Friday 16 August in Pwllheli, Great Britain.

A tricky day of racing out on the two races courses today for the 2013 420 and 470 Junior European Championships, with those who kept their heads out of the boat to play the shifts and spot the puffs on the track taking the leaderboard advantage.

Starts at opposite ends of the day for the Junior Worlds and Masters' Cup fleets in La Rochelle, with the junior fleets benefiting from the early morning breeze, and a more sedate start for the Masters in the afternoon

Hot, humid and no wind was the order of play on race day 3 of the 470 Junior Worlds. The Masters’ Cup and Open Classic fleets enjoyed a day off, but the junior fleets waited for a breeze that never materialized.

Race day 5 at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in La Rochelle, France awarded titles to the four divisions in the 470 Masters’ Cup fleet.

Scattered showers, intermittent sun and a fluctuating breeze over today’s 3 races gave a real flavour of racing on the Atlantic coast off La Rochelle, France on day 2 of the 470 Junior Worlds, 470 Masters’ Cup and 470 Open Classic events.

Starts at opposite ends of the day for the Junior Worlds and Masters' Cup fleets in La Rochelle, with the junior fleets benefiting from the early morning breeze, and a more sedate start for the Masters in the afternoon

Hot, humid and no wind was the order of play on race day 3 of the 470 Junior Worlds. The Masters’ Cup and Open Classic fleets enjoyed a day off, but the junior fleets waited for a breeze that never materialized.

Race day 5 at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in La Rochelle, France awarded titles to the four divisions in the 470 Masters’ Cup fleet.

Double gold medals for France in the 470 Men and Women at the 470 European Championships, with teams from Austria, Croatia and Great Britain joining them on the podium.

Race day 5 at the 2013 470 European Championships determined the eight boats who will advance to Saturday’s medal races for the 470 Men and 470 Women. France continues to dominate at the top, with gold or silver guaranteed to the nation in both events.

The lighter breeze played more of a role on the finishing positions of teams on race day 3 at the 470 European Championships, with some new players popping out at the top of the fleet.

Congratulations to the three teams from the Czech Republich and Malaysia competing at the 470 European Championships who have been awarded Solidarity Programme grants by the International 470 Class.

Another glamorous day of racing at the 470 European Championships in Formia, Italy. The breeze filled in right on cue across the race track as the fleet were leaving the boat park.

A stunning opening day of racing at the 2013 470 European Championships in Formia, Italy with blue sky, sparkling sea and a perfect breeze across the race course. Racing got underway in a stable breeze of 15 knots, building to around 18 knots.

110 teams from 35 nations are competing at the 470 Europeans in Formia, Italy for what is the first 470 Championship of the new Olympiad and the most significant gathering of 470 sailing talent since the 2012 Olympic Games.

Two races for the 470 Men and one for the 470 Women on day 1 of racing at the 2012 470 European Championship.

Race day 2 at the 2012 470 European Championship produced a change of conditions and a change at the top of the leaderboard. Yesterday it rained, today things turned torrential and lasted longer.

Sime Fantela/Igor Marenic have wrapped up the 2012 470 European Championship title after a win in race 12.

The damp and variable wind conditions that have persisted so far in the 2012 470 European Championship continued for another day. After a waiting game for the breeze to improve, the fleets were sent out and racing started 90 minutes later than scheduled.

Today, 4 July 2012, the 470 Men and Women Medal Races wrapped up the 2012 470 European Championship with five nations claiming the podium places – Croatia, Germany, Great Britain, Russia, Slovenia.

Racing at the 2012 470 World Championships gets underway from 12-19 May 2012, with 153 teams from 43 nations registered and fighting for World Championship success and Olympic dreams.

The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 470 World Championship also marked the opening of the brand new Barcelona International Sailing Center, that will showcase itself with the Championship.

The South African”Race Ahead” team of Jim Asenathi and Roger Hudson are special. RaceAhead as a concept began at a time when extraordinary young sailing talents were emerging from impressive grass-roots sailing schools and clubs across South Africa.

After an inspirational Opening Ceremony on Friday 11 May 2012, involving aerial acrobats and Barcelona’s best young Optimist sailors, the much awaited Barcelona In Port Race got underway today in Port Vell, right in the heart of the city.

A patient morning was in order for the first race day of the 2012 470 World Championships to get underway as the sailors were kept postponed ashore waiting for wind. From early on, it was evident the scheduled start of 1200 hours was never going to happen.

Every race counts, but with three races today it was particularly crucial for teams to pump in some good scores and position themselves as solidly as possible before Tuesday’s final two races of the qualification series at the 2012 470 World Championships.

Race day 3 at the 2012 470 World Championships was a tense and enthralling day. Seven nations secured their right to be at the 2012 Olympic Games in the 470 Men, whilst six nations in the 470 Women continue to fight their way for the remaining five nation places.

The 2012 470 World Championships is the second of the two qualification events for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition with 7 slots available for the 470 men and 5 for the 470 women.

The Race Committee held the fleets ashore waiting for the wind to stabilize, but the sailors were still faced with very unsettled conditions on the first day of the final series.

Every race is crucial, but with only five races left in the 2012 470 World Championships, race day 5 was a crunch day as teams positioned themselves to make the medal race cut, and the points started to stack up amongst the 470 Women teams in the challenge for Olympic qualification.

On the penultimate day of racing at the 2012 470 World Championships, Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS) secured their third successive World Championship title, with their win in race 12 sealing victory for the pair.

Hannah Mills/Saskia Clark (GBR) win 470 Women Worlds, over France and Netherlands. Croatia and Austria secure places at Olympics. In 470 Men, Gold to Australia, Silver to France and Bronze to Croatia.

A spectacular final day at the 2012 470 World Championships in Barcelona wrapped up seven days of intense and closely fought racing. The final count was 154 teams from 42 nations competing, with the best of the best slinging it out until today’s final day.

Junior sailors Robert and Matthew Crawford (AUS) won the Open Pre-Worlds practice regatta after two wins in the only races sailed on the final day. Second were Paul Snow-Hansen/Jason Saunders (NZL) and third were Jo Aleh/Olivia Powrie (NZL).

The first international sailors have arrived in Fremantle to train on local waters ahead of the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships.

International rock superstars INXS will launch the Perth 2011 Worlds Festival with a one-off show in Fremantle on the first weekend of December.

It all comes down to one regatta for US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics athletes looking to clinch a U.S. Olympic Team spot.

In just two days, registration and measurement starts for the 470 men's event at the 2011 ISAF Sailing Worlds Championships in Perth, Australia.

Perth 2011 is planning a memorable start for the World Championships with a "Parade of Sail" that will showcase the supporting yacht clubs and the historic Swan River link between the capital city of Perth and its port city of Fremantle.

After a long winding journey in a parade of sail down the Swan River from Perth to Fremantle, the ISAF Flag was hoisted at sunset to the top of Fremantle’s Round House to mark the beginning of the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships.

US 470 Coach - Romain Bonnaud is calling the layline for the USTAG Men’s and Women’s teams training for the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championship.

The opening day of racing for the 470 men’s fleet at the 2011 Perth ISAF Sailing World Championships dawned sunny and almost windless, before picking up to deliver four races and four different race winners in light and shifty conditions – an early indicator of the depth of talent in the 470 fleet.

Day 2 of 470 racing at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships dawned wet and grey, before the weather demons took over completely to deliver rain, thunderstorms and severe weather warnings which forced the Race Committee to abandon racing for the day.

Whilst the leading teams in the yellow and blue fleets were celebrating hat tricks with three wins apiece, for others it was all about making the top 40 cut to the gold fleet and the chance of securing one of the nineteen slots on offer here in Perth to qualify their nation for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Patience and Bithell’s (GBR) dreams of dominating the gold fleet were sunk from the start of today's race 6 after a capsize off the start and penalty turns saw them cross the finish line in 28th.

Centre Course at Bather’s Bay was the host arena for the Men’s 470 gold and silver fleet racing today, providing fantastic access for spectators.

Anticipation was high in the boat park today as the top ten 470 Men teams prepared for the concluding Medal Race and the battle for podium places between four teams from four nations.

The opening day of the battle for 2011 470 World Championship supremacy in the women’s 470 event started today and was marked by strong winds, heavy rain and lightning.

The reigning 470 European Champions Tara Pacheco/Berta Betanzos from Spain sailed a stunner of a day to win both races 3 and 4 today out on Success Course area, and with it leap to the top of the overall leaderboard.

Shifty conditions were the order of the day for the 470 women’s teams, with some topsy turvy results the outcome on a tricky race day.

It might seem a strange partnership, toothbrushes and the Olympic 470 dinghy, but the humble toothbrush plays an important role in the boat’s spinnaker set up and handling.

Friday’s racing in the 470 Women’s fleet on Centre Course belonged to Brazil, as Martine Grael/Isabel Swan sailed a stunning two races to claim a race win and a 2nd and propel themselves up into the top 10 on the leaderboard after races 7 and 8.

A deciding day on the water for the forty eight women’s teams competing in the 470 event for 2011 470 World Championship glory, nation qualification to the Olympics and for many teams what was a selection event to determine who will carry their country flag on the start line of the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition.

With the top six teams all in with a shot at the medals and the points margins giving no guarantee of the gold medal to the Spanish, it was nailbiting.

The Medal Races for the Men's/Mixed and Women's events at the 2011 470 Junior Worlds are set to get underway at 1330 hours local time in Medemblik, The Netherlands

More than 20 teams from Australia, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Japan and Malaysia are attending the International 470 Class Clinic, which is taking place immediately before the 470 Junior World Championships in Medemblik, The Netherlands and run by world class coach Andreas Kosmatopoulos (GRE).

British teams are at the top of the Men’s and Women’s divisions after a wet and windy first day’s racing in Holland at the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships.

Racing at the 470 Junior World Championships kicks off on Friday 22 July, with 94 teams from 26 nations ready to contest the regatta in Medemblik, The Netherlands.

Winds gusting up to 28 knots tested the 92 teams to the limit in Medemblik on day two of the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships.

It was a tense morning waiting to see if there would be any racing for day three of the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships in Medemblik, Holland.

Much lighter winds brought a change of pace and a reshuffle of the pack in the women’s division at the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships in Medemblik, Holland.

A frustrating day of light winds and rain yielded just one race but plenty of leaderboard changes on day five of the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships in Holland. Italian teams won both the Men’s and Women’s heats today.

Day six of the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships in Holland and for the first time in a while the sunshine smiled on the 92 teams from around the world.

Despite some strong late challenges from British crews, Sweden and Germany held on to become the winners of the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships after two great Medal Races today in Medemblik, Holland.

Day 4 of racing at the 2010 470 Junior World Championships in Doha, Qatar delivered the best weather conditions of the Championship so far, which for many teams have translated to best performances.

The men/mixed fleet were up early this morning, ready for a scheduled race start of 0900 hours.

Japan's Saki Goto and Hiromi Nishiyama had a day that you could only dream about as they notched up three race wins out of four races - hat trick and some.

Ku Anas Ku Zamil of Malaysia declared yesterday that he was aiming for a podium finish with crew Mohamad Hafizzudin Mazelan at the 2010 470 Junior Worlds in Qatar.

Racing has started here in Doha. See the Twitter feeds and live tracking for latest updates. Races 1 and 2 for Men/Mixed and Race 1 for the Women now online via the Results page.

The sailors are ready, 40 brand new 470s are lined up in the boat park, the Championship has been officially opened and racing will get underway tomorrow, Friday 17 December, for the teams gathered in Doha, Qatar ready to do battle for the 2010 470 Junior World Championships.

Immediately before the 2010 470 Junior World Championships, the 470 Class will be running a Training Clinic, led by world-class coach and Olympian Andreas Kosmatopoulos (GRE).

From 16-22 December 2010, the 470 Junior World Championships will take place from the Doha Sailing Club in Doha, Qatar and represent the 2010 season-ending finale of the 470 Championship calendar.