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THE HEAT IS ON THE HYERES

22 Apr 2018


Hyères will heat up in more ways than one this week with temperatures set to soar and a red hot competition across the single Para World Sailing and ten Olympic sailing disciplines expected.

Sailors competing at the Hyères 2018 World Cup Series event include Olympic, Paralympic, World and Continental Champions. With the Hempel Sailing World Championships just a few months away, every race counts, making it a highly competitive week of sailing for all.

There is a high turnout in Hyères, France, for round 3 of the Series with over 690 sailors representing 46 nations. Registration commenced on 22 April with racing set to conclude on 29 April, prior to the Final in Marseille, France, in June. 

Sailors will be racing in beautiful sunshine with temperatures ranging from 21 - 27°C but light wind speeds are forecasted.

Racing will commence at 11:00 local time on Tuesday 24 April. In the meantime, sailors have been practicing and testing their strategies.

Source: World Sailing