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Thrilling Barcelona In-Port Race

12 May 2014

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.

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Italian National Open 470 Regatta 2

04 May 2014

For the second part of the National Open 470 regatta it was a glorious day today on Lake Garda, Trentino. The first race (the fourth brought in the discard), was held with the wind from the north while in the afternoon the ora picked up to 8-9 m/sec. giving the 34 crews from 4 continents assembled at Fraglia Vela Riva the conditions for an enjoyable competition.

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470 Great Book - Buy Now

01 Mar 2014

The 470 Great Book is a showcase of the history and evolution of the 470 and charts its inception and design from the drawing board of André Cornu through to the present day, bringing to life the history of the boat - builders, technical evolutions, boats built; the history of the 470 National Class Associations and the International 470 Class Association; and the history of the Sailors, champions and International Championships.