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Mat Belcher/Will Ryan (AUS) at the 2014 470 Europeans
ISAF Sailing World Cup

ISAF Sailing World Cup Final Notice Of Race Released

03 Sep 2014

The Notice of Race for the 2014 ISAF Sailing World Cup Final in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates has been released.

Racing at the 470 Europeans
ISAF Sailing World Cup

ISAF Sailing World Cup Final Qualification System Published

30 Jul 2014

The qualification system to the ISAF Sailing World Cup Final - the world's pinnacle sailing regatta contested by the best Olympic class competitors - has been published.

Athlete Information

Catching up with Mathew Belcher

24 Jun 2014

Mathew Belcher does not seem to be a man of superlatives. “I just had a pretty decent run”, says the Australian with an impish smile.

Luke Patience/Elliot Willis (GBR)
Athlete Information

Catching up with Luke Patience

19 Jun 2014

Thanks to Volvo Cars Sailing for this blog update from 470 sailor and 2012 Olympic Silver Medallist Luke Patience (GBR)

470 Technical

470 Class Rule Changes Effective 6 June 2014

06 Jun 2014

Please note that ISAF in collaboration with the International 470 Class Association has published changes to the International 470 Class Rules effective Friday 6 June 2914, as well as a new version of 2014 470 Class Rules.

Luke Patience/Elliot Willis (GBR)
Event News

Patience/Willis win Sail for Gold with a day to spare

05 Jun 2014

Another dominant display across today’s three races by Luke Patience and Elliott Willis has handed them their second consecutive EUROSAF Champions Sailing Cup medal, this time upgrading their Delta Lloyd silver to gold.

Sophie Weguelin/Eilidh McIntrye at the 2013 470 Worlds
420 General News

Getting to know Sophie Weguelin (GBR)

27 May 2014

Sophie Weguelin is a full time 470 sailor and a member of the British Sailing Team! Currently ranked 3rd in the world in her class, the passion and focus for her sport is evident and she’s currently campaigning for the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Aleh/Powrie racing at the 2013 470 European Championships

Polly Powrie and Jo Aleh talk about their Rio Countdown

22 May 2014

2012 Olympic Gold Medallists and 2013 470- World Champions Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie from New Zealand discuss the road ahead to Rio 2016 and the intensity of training required to claim Olympic Gold Medal #2.

Jim/Hudson at Delta Lloyd Regatta
470 General News

3 Year Anniversary for South Africa's Asenathi Jim/Roger Hudson

21 May 2014

South Africa's 470 Men Asenathi Jim/Roger Hudson celebrated their partnership's third year Anniversary with a win in the second race of the third day at the Delta Lloyd Regatta in Holland.

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470 World Championships

Australia and Netherlands Deliver Hat Tricks

14 May 2014

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.