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10 Nov 2010

Congratulations to 470 Stars

The achievements of Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS) and Lisa Westerhof and Lobke Berkhout (NED) were honoured last night in Athens at the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards.

The Photos .....
Sofia and HM King Constantine
Lisa and Lobke with Kristin Bosse (GER)
Mat and Malcolm with Ed Wright (GBR) and Lorenzo Bressani (ITA)

Up against a shortlist of male and female nominees representing the pinnacle of many disciplines of the sport, it was a nail biting evening as we waited for His Majesty King Constantine and HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark to open the envelopes and announce the winners.

All the nominees have delivered in the top niche in sailing, but ultimately there can only be one male and one female winning crew. Congratulations to Blanca Manchon (ESP) and Tom Slingsby (AUS) who were awarded the ultimate accolade.

CLICK HERE for details of Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS) and Lisa Westerhof and Lobke Berkhout (NED) achievements.

Sofia Bekatorou-Kosmatopoulos (GRE) hosted the night. Sofia is no stranger to the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards, having herself held the Trophy aloft in 2002 and 2004, together with crew Emilia Tsoulfa.

International sailors, officials and special guests gathered for the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards. The Awards are recognized as the highest honour a sailor can receive and recognise outstanding achievement during the preceding twelve-month period. This year's ceremony took place at the Zappeion in Athens, Greece.

Although there were many exceptional sailors present at the award ceremony, only two of the six male and four female nominees could walk away with the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year title.  

More Information:
Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS)
Lisa Westerhof and Lobke Berkhout (NED)
ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards

Main Photo: The nominees in Athens - From left: Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS) - 470 World Champions and World Cup winners, Blanca Manchón (ESP)- RS:X World Champion & Double World Cup Winner, Kristin Boese (GER) - Nine-time Kitesurf World Champion, Ed Wright (GBR) - Finn World Champion and double World Cup Winner, Lisa Westerhof & Lobke Berkhout (NED) - 470 World Champions © Rolex / Kurt Arrigo