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UPDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT

21 May 2021

Dear sailors, coaches and 470 friends,

Our 470 fleet remains united and in full activity towards the rest of the season. While the 470 Olympic teams are at the final stage of preparations in training camps around the world, our next 470 generation and the masters will gather in Italy for their respective events. 

 


New mixed Junior category titles 

We are delighted to announce two new titles for our Junior World and European Championships: Mixed Under 21 World and European champions will be crowned, in addition to this year’s Under 25 categories. Young experienced teams and talented outsiders will have the chance to fight for those titles.

Full action invitation
We are inviting the new generation of dinghy sailors to take part in our Junior 470 July events in Italy.  The Junior World Championship will take place in Sanremo from 11th to 18th July and the Junior European Championship in Formia from 24th to 31st July. Our junior teams will have the opportunity of a full month of 470 sailing and international competition. In combination with our coaching support program - explained below - teams with limited resources will be able to compete in both events.

470 Class coaching support
The successful 470 development and support project will offer once again free coaching during both World and European championship for emerging nations teams. Furthermore, our experts will be at hand to explain to our young sailors how to get the best out of a 470 “machine” through open lectures after racing. Coaches are always welcome to contact us for 470 technical and coaching advice.

Future Junior championships 
We are constantly monitoring the junior teams on their ages and region participation and for 2022 the junior categories will be announced well ahead while new programs will be applied. We remind you that the Under-25 age limit was approved only for 2021. 

470 Masters
The 470 Masters Cup will be held from 3 to 7 August in Lake Bracciano, Italy, attracting the master sailors of the 470 class while expecting a significant increase of participation in the following years.

Stay tuned to our official website and social media channels to follow the 470 action and news.


Fair winds.

Andreas Kosmatopoulos
President Int. 470 Class Association