San Remo, Italy

20 May 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

• - Dahlberg and Karlsson defend their European title, but only by 1 point
• - Diesch and Markfort win silver for Germany
• - A penalty in the final 100 metres sees France slip from gold to bronze
• - Strong-wind regatta in San Remo was perfect venue for 60th anniversary

San Remo, Italy,
19 May 2023

HIGHLIGHTS
• Gold fleet racing complete, with three races in 20 knots and big waves
• Austria has the best day on the water
• Sweden’s lead over Germany down to just 3 points
• 10-boat Medal Race on Saturday will be the big decider
• Gold up for grabs for Sweden, Germany, France, Spain or Austria

San Remo, Italy,  18 May 2023

HIGHLIGHTS
- First three races of gold fleet completed in great 470 conditions
- Steady, 15 to 16 knot winds and big waves on the race course
- Sweden takes the yellow bibs from Germany
- Race wins for Sweden, Italy and Austria

HIGHLIGHTS

- Qualifying is complete, gold fleet starts on Thursday
- Three wins from three races for Diesch and Markfort (GER)
- French looking strong in the strong, shifty breeze
- Defending European Champions from Sweden rocket from 17th up to 2nd

San Remo, Italy, 15 May 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

- Seven to nine knots of wind, huge windshifts, gusts and lulls make for a demanding first day
- Germany’s Löffler & Hoerr defy the random conditions to win two races
- A yo-yo performance for defending champions from Sweden
- Race win for Israel’s Liam Faytlovich, age sixteen-and-a-half

HIGHLIGHTS

• It’s the 60th anniversary of the 470 class
• 67 teams from 26 nations, including many from outside Europe
• Sweden’s Anton Dahlberg & Lovisa Karlsson are the defending European Champions

San Remo, Italy,  

13 May 2023

Racing takes place at the 470 Europeans from Monday 15 May to Saturday 20 May. Read on for how to follow the Championship:

Notice of Race for 2023 470 class Europeans is now published!

The International 470 Class Association is pleased to announce the dates of the 2023 championships!
NEW DATES FOR THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Bracciano, 6th August – The 470 European Trophy & World Master's Cup 2023 edition ended with great success. Crews from 10 European nations participated in this great event at the Planet Sail in Bracciano.

For live streaming of 2023 470 European Trophy & Master’s Cup click the link below.  

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOEFY9TD31zWI7gr3DB1-17DuGIL0XFkQ

The opening ceremony will take place in Bracciano tomorrow 1st August in the presence of the institutions and representatives of the sporting organisations, which will see the athletes of the various crews parade with the national flags.

Online Notice Board | 470 Class Open European Tropy & Master’s Cup

The Notice of Race for the 2023 470 Class Open European Trophy & Master's Cup taking place in Bracciano, Italy from 1 to 5 August 2023 has been published.

Matisse Pacaud and Lucie De Gennes have become the Junior European Champions in the 470 class in Gdynia. 

French sailors Matisse Pacaud and Lucie De Gennes have secured the title of Junior European Champions in the 470 class. 

Dear 420 and 470 sailing enthusiasts,

Live tracking will be available for all the fleets, starting from today at the following link.
 

https://www.metasail.it/live/429/

On the third day of the Junior European Championships in the 470 class, the French team of Matisse Pacaud and Lucie De Gennes strengthened their lead. In Gdynia on Friday, the current gold medalists of the Junior World and European Championships won two races, bringing their total number of victories to five. Additionally, they also secured second and third place finishes.

Matisse Pacaud and Lucie De Gennes remained the leaders of the Junior European Championships in the 470 class held in Gdynia. The defending French champions, who won the title last year in Vilamoura, Portugal, won all three races on Wednesday. However, on the second day of the regatta, the current junior world champions couldn't continue their winning streak and finished in second and third place.

The first day of the Junior European Championships in the 470 class, was marked by the dominance of Matisse Pacaud and Lucie De Gennes. The French team won a clean sweep of three races on Monday and are on track to defend the title they won last year in Vilamoura, Portugal.

The Notice of Race for the 2023 420 and 470 Junior European Championships has been published.

The International 470 Class Association is pleased to announce the dates of the 2023 championships!
NEW DATES FOR THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Nations Trophy

Japan is the winner of the second edition of the 470 Nations Trophy, with an almost perfect score.

Double medal joy for Japan at Allianz Sailing World Championships.

It’s said that campaigning together in an Olympic sailing partnership is like being in a very intense marriage.

The 470 mixed dinghy Olympic class decided the 2023 world champions before tomorrow’s medal race.

Keiju Okada/Miho Yoshioka (JPN) continued to extend their lead in the Mixed 470 fleet at the Allianz Sailing World Championships in The Hague after the first day of gold fleet racing on Tuesday.

As the Mixed 470 fleet returned to the water off The Hague for the third day of racing at the Allianz Sailing World Championships only one race was possible due to a fading wind and very strong tide, which led to the second race being abandoned.

Keiju Okada/Miho Yoshioka (JPN) extend their lead with a 1,6 in the 470 fleet at the Allianz Sailing World Championships in The Hague after two epic races on Saturday.

Keiju Okada/Miho Yoshioka (JPN) lead the 470 fleet at the Allianz Sailing World Championships in The Hague after two light to medium wind races on Friday, the first day of racing. Wenju Dong/Jingsa Wang (CHN) are second with Ming Xu/Yahan Tu (CHN) in third.

Racing takes place in the Hague from Friday 11 to Thursday 17 August. Read on for how to follow the Championship:

For sheer consistency since the 470 class went to the new 470 Mixed format, Jordi Xammar and Nora Brugman (ESP) have been the standout podium performers.

An updated Notice of Race for The Hague 2023 Sailing World Championships has been published on the official event notice board. Entries are now open, with the first deadline set for January 16 2023. The entry system is quota-based and thus completely different from the standard 470 Class Championships entry system. The details are described in the Racing section of the event website.

The International 470 Class Association is pleased to announce the dates of the 2023 championships!
NEW DATES FOR THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

The Notice of Race for the 2023 470/420 Class Eastern European Championship taking place in Nida, Lithuania from 21-24 August 2023 has been published.

Matisse Pacaud / Lucie de Gennes once again at the top!

The fourth day of racing at the 2023 470 Junior World Championships started early today as the sailors hit the water before 8am. Due to the ominous weather forecast, the start was postponed to 08:30 before the wind had time to increase too much.

The third racing day of the 470 Junior World Championships in Nida Lithuania was full of challenges. Wind was only enough for one race followed by rain, forcing the Race Committee to call off the day.

The Notice of Race for the 2023 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Nida, Lithuania from 27 August - 03 September 2023 has been published.

The International 470 Class Association is pleased to announce the dates of the 2023 championships!
NEW DATES FOR THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

After the decisions taken at last Saturday's Extraordinary General Assembly, the schedule of the main class championships for 2024 is completed as follows:

After the decisions taken at last Saturday's Extraordinary General Assembly, the schedule of the main class championships for 2024 is completed as follows:

After the decisions taken at last Saturday's Extraordinary General Assembly, the schedule of the main class championships for 2024 is completed as follows:

After the decisions taken at last Saturday's Extraordinary General Assembly, the schedule of the main class championships for 2024 is completed as follows:

After the decisions taken at last Saturday's Extraordinary General Assembly, the schedule of the main class championships for 2024 is completed as follows:

HIGHLIGHTS
• Stable onshore breeze of 10 to 14 knots made the tiny details important on an inner-loop race course
• Race wins for Italy and Japan • Best team of the day are 21-year-olds from France
• Germany’s Wanser & Autenrieth keep the yellow bibs again

A change of wind direction and race course format produced a change of fortunes on day four of the 470 World Championship in Sdot Yam, Israel. Race victories went to two teams that HAVE been well outside of the top 10 but who seized their opportunity when it came along.

We’re into day four of the 470 World Championship in Sdot Yam, Israel, and two more gold fleet races on the schedule.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Offshore breeze between 10 to 14 knots, with a left-hand trend
• Start of gold fleet racing and two different GBR boats win today’s races
• New superstar team Lecointre & Mion win the day with two 2nds
• Germany’s Wanser & Autenrieth hold on to the yellow bibs
• Top 10 sees an even split of female/ male and male/ female combinations

Day three of the 470 World Championship in Sdot Yam, Israel, marked the start of gold fleet competition. As a national effort, two different teams from Great Britain each won a race but for individual effort the best day went to Camille Lecointre & Jérémie Mion (FRA) who finished behind the Brits but scored a remarkable two second places.

It’s the first day of gold fleet racing and the wind is blowing nicely, but offshore. Which means it’s going to shifty and wacky on the race course. Maybe even more so than yesterday.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Very shifty breeze between 8 to 14 knots
• Diesch & Markfort (GER) win both their races
• Wanser & Autenrieth (GER) win a race and maintain the lead
• Some big names miss the cut for gold fleet on Wednesday

Germany enjoyed an exceptional end to qualifying after a dominant performance on day two of 470 World Championship in Sdot Yam, Israel. With the wind shifting unpredictably, few teams were able to string together a consistent performance, but somehow two teams from Germany bucked the trend.

Three races in a building breeze sees Luise Wanser & Philipp Autenrieth (GER) leading at the end of day one at the 470 World Championship in Sdot Yam, Israel. 

Racing takes place at the 470 Worlds from Monday 24 to Saturday 29 October. Read on for how to follow the Championship:

Great last chance to load your 470 from Barcelona to European and World Championships

470 International Class Association is pleased to announce that the online entry for the 2022 470 events is now open. We invite you to register today! 

Anton Dahlberg & Lovisa Karlsson (SWE) had to fight hard for the gold medal but the Swedes came through to win the 470 European Championships in Çeşme, Turkey. Jordi Xammar & Nora Brugman (ESP) had their opportunities to seize gold during a tense medal race in 16 to 18 knot southerly breeze, but in the end they couldn’t quite get past the Swedes and had to settle for silver. Giacomo Ferrari & Bianca Caruso (ITA) bounced back from a disastrous start to climb up to fourth in the medal race and take the bronze medal.

Anton Dahlberg & Lovisa Karlsson (SWE) delivered consistency yet again in Saturday’s two gold fleet races on day five of the 470 European Championships in Çeşme, Turkey. The Swedes will go into Sunday afternoon’s medal race knowing they can’t do worse than silver. The only team who can take gold away from them are their Spanish rivals,

Anton Dahlberg & Lovisa Karlsson (SWE) ran away with the fourth day of competition at the 470 European Championships in Çeşme, Turkey. Somehow the Swedes made sense of the trickiest conditions yet seen on Ilica Bay, with a new southerly direction creating shifty offshore breezes that swing through 30 degrees or more. No one came close to emulating the 2,1 scoreline which now puts SWE 349 in the lead. As Karlsson said: “You had to be on top of your compass numbers today, knowing the limits of the shifts, and keep your eyes out for the next bit of pressure.”

The Spanish and Japanese teams looked right at home in the softer breeze that ruled the third day of the 470 European Championships in Çeşme, Turkey. With the 5 to 9 knot breeze wafting the gold and silver fleets along at a much gentler pace than the previous breezy days, a different set of skills came into play on Thursday.

The wind was whistling through the rigging for the second day of the 470 European Championships in the holiday resort of Çeşme on the east coast of Turkey. With a similar wind strength and direction to day one, the fleet knew that the left-hand side of the course would be the place to be. That put good starting at a premium. 

Day one of the 470 European Championships launched with a bang. The first day of qualifying was a big test as the strong northerly wind got stronger throughout the day.

With old teams from Tokyo 2020 forced to form new alliances in the new era of 470 Mixed competition, the men’s 470 Olympic bronze medallists from Spain - Xammar & Rodriguez - were competing on opposite sides of qualifying. 

Northerly winds of 16-18 knots delivered the perfect preview to competition on the practice day of the 470 European Championship in Çeşme, Turkey. Having convincingly won the Warm-Up Race regatta a couple of days earlier, Anton Dahlberg & Lovisa Karlsson (SWE) put on some older sails for today’s breezy and wavy outing.

The Warm-Up Races ended in the windy seas of Çeşme. As a result of the races in which 60 sailors fought fiercely, the Swedish team became the winner.

2022 470 Euros Warm-Up Regatta completed the second-day races with solid winds, and the top three teams retained their place.

The fleet of the 2022 470 European Championship started today their "battle" for the top positions with a test event, taking place on the same waters. 

Great last chance to load your 470 from Barcelona to European and World Championships

The 470 International Class Association invites and encourages the non-Olympic campaigning teams regardless the crew gender combination, to enter the following 470 official events for the 2022:

470 International Class Association is pleased to announce that the online entry for the 2022 470 events is now open. We invite you to register today! 

The 470 International Class Association invites and encourages the non-Olympic campaigning teams regardless the crew gender combination, to enter the following 470 official events for the 2022:

470 International Class Association is pleased to announce that the online entry for the 2022 470 events is now open. We invite you to register today! 

Matisse PACAUD / Lucie DE GENNES from France win the 2022 Junior World championship! 

Racing cancelled on day 5 at 2022 470 Junior Worlds in Tihany, Hungary.

After two days of racing east of the Tihany peninsula, the third day started with races in the western side of the peninsula. 

The second day of the 470 Junior World Championship brought major changes in the leading positions. 

Thirty of the world’s top 470 junior talent faced off on day 1 of the 2022 470 Junior World Championship in Tihany, Hungary today, Tuesday 16 August.

Racing action at the 2022 470 Junior Worlds kicks off for the 470 Mixed and 470 Open fleets on Monday 15 August 2022.

The 470 International Class Association invites and encourages the non-Olympic campaigning teams regardless the crew gender combination, to enter the following 470 official events for the 2022:

470 International Class Association is pleased to announce that the online entry for the 2022 470 events is now open. We invite you to register today! 

Summary of the third day of racing.

Summary of the second day of racing.

Summary of the first day of racing.

Monday August 1st was the day of registration and measurements for the 2022 470 Master's Cup taking place in Tihany, Hungary.

470 International Class Association is pleased to announce that the online entry for the 2022 470 events is now open. We invite you to register today! 

The French duo had almost secured their victory after leading the championship for most of the week. 

The wind is back in Vilamoura! :)

First day of races done at the 2022 420 & 470 Junior European Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal.

Monday July 19th was the first day of registration and measurements for the 2022 470 Junior European Championship taking place in Vilamoura, Portugal.

The 470 International Class Association invites and encourages the non-Olympic campaigning teams regardless the crew gender combination, to enter the following 470 official events for the 2022:

470 International Class Association is pleased to announce that the online entry for the 2022 470 events is now open. We invite you to register today! 

The Notice of Race for the 2022 420 and 470 Junior European Championships has been published.

The 470 Class South American Championship concluded on Friday December 3rd in Porto Alegre, Brazil. 

After ten races, the 2021 420 & 470 Eastern Europe Championships concluded today in Gizycko, Poland.

The 2021 420 & 470 Eastern Europe Championships started yesterday in Gizycko, Poland, with the first two races.

Today is the start of 2021 470 / 420 Eastern Europeans.

 

The Notice of Race for the 2021 470 / 420 Eastern Europe Championship has been published.

The 2021 470 Master's Cup was concluded today in Lake Bracciano, Italy. Congatrulations to all 48 crews that took part in this year's event!
 

Today the weather conditions were excellent on Lake Bracciano, the afternoon wind stabilized at a constant 15 knots allowing the crews to challenge each other in the best possible way in the three races of the competition. 

With favorable weather conditions, three practice races of the 2021 470 Master’s Cup took place today thanks to a wind between 8 and 18 knots which allowed, except for a short break, ideal sailing conditions.

The Italians Marco GRADONI / Alessandra DUBBINI  are crowned the 2021 470 Mixed Junior European Champions! 

Click here to follow the 2021 420/470 Junior Europeans LIVE 

Final day at the 470 junior World Championship. After an intense week and ten qualifying races, the Medal Race of the Junior World Championship was marked with no big surprises in a nine-knot westerly breeze.  

Penultimate day of the 470 Junior World Championship organized by the Sanremo Yacht Club.

Despite a long wait, a decent breeze did not materialise and therefore the Race Committee decided to abandon racing for the day.

The City of Flowers smiles at the 470 Junior World Championship. 

The second day of 2021 470 Junior Worlds was a very long one at the Sanremo Yacht Club. 

The 2021 470 Junior World Championship, organised by the Yacht Club Sanremo, started off with a great day. The 42 teams in Mixed and 9 teams in Open fleet are taking place in the first Junior event after 2 years.

An amendment to the NoR of the 2021 470 Junior Worlds has been published.

1 day left for early bird registration for 2021 470 Junior Worlds, taking place in Sanremo, Italy from 11-18 July.

Day 5 of the 470 European Championship in Vilamoura was dominated by the French teams in Women’s and Men’s fleets.

D Flag went up at 13:00 for the 3 fleets. Great sailing conditions in Vilamoura, with Races 8 and 9 sailed under 12/13Knots of wind. 

Day 3 of the 470 European Championship in Vilamoura. 

Two races sailed for the 3 fleets with the D Flag going up at 12:35 for the 3 fleets.

A beautiful sunny day in Vilamoura delivered light breeze in the afternoon.
The 81 teams sailed 2 races with a southerly 7-9 kt breeze.

At the top of the Men’s fleet scoreboard is the Spanish crew Jordi Xammar and Nicolas Rodriguez after a 10th, 2nd and 4th in the three races of the day.

81 470’s from 25 countries will be competing from 30 April to 7 May in the men's, women's and the new mixed fleets for the respective European Champion titles in Vilamoura, Portugal.

Racing takes place at the 470 Europeans from Sunday 2 May to Friday 7 May. Read on for how to follow the Championship:

Following the difficult situation with COVID-19 countermeasures and restrictions in France, the Int. 470 Class Association has decided to change the venue of the 470 Europeans from Hyères to Vilamoura, where the World Championship is currently taking place.

Dear 470 sailors, coaches, class members, and friends:
 
Since our last communication with you, the International 470 Class Management Committee has had another round of calls with our event organizers. This is the latest update:

Dear 470 sailors, coaches, class members and friends,

The International 470 Class Management Committee has been in continuous contact with our event organizers ever since our last communication with you. We are in a position now to give you the latest situation update:

Dear sailors, coaches and 470 Class members and friends,

As you know, this past week has seen a flurry of decisions taken by the IOC, Tokyo2020, and World Sailing - all of which have dramatically changed the landscape of our sport moving forward. While there are still many challenging questions, please rest assured that the 470 Class Management Committee is working tirelessly to get you reliable answers as quickly as possible. These are trying times, but also an opportunity to showcase the strength and adaptability of the International 470 Class.

Notice of Race for 2020 470 class Open Europeans is now published!

On a day with perfect wind conditions for the practice of the sport in Vilamoura, Portugal,  the Swedish duo Anton Dahlberg and Fredrik Bergström keep the leadership of the men’s competition with 9 races already completed.

At the top of the ranking the Swedish duo Anton Dahlberg and Fredrik Bergström, reigning European champions, managed to rise to the 1st place, pushing the Spanish Jordi Xammar and Nicolas Rodriguez to 4th, until now leaders of the race.

Racing takes place at the 470 Worlds from Monday 8 March to Saturday 13 March. Read on for how to follow the Championship:

470 World Championships – 5-13 March, Portugal: the European qualification event for the Men’s & Women’s 470.

GAC Pindar is offering shipping services from Vilamoura, Portugal to Enoshima, Japan for TOKYO Olympic Games. 

Early bird entry fee for 2021 470 World Championship is extended till February 19th.
 

The 2021 470 World Championship is on schedule and will take place in Vilamoura, Portugal from 5-13 March 2021. Portugal Grand Prix, Round 2 dates move to February 28 – March 3. 
 

Dear sailors, coaches, team leaders and NAs, please read today's announcement from Vilamoura Sailing, organizers of 2021 470 Worlds.

Dear sailors, coaches, team leaders and NAs, please read today's announcement from Vilamoura Sailing, organizers of 2021 470 Worlds.

Notice of Race for 2021 470 class Worlds is now published!

A mix of offshore conditions met this year’s 470 fleet vying for the 2021 North American Championship, January 8-10. Named in honor of the late Olympic gold medalist Kevin Burnham, this year’s edition brought nine teams to the waters of Biscayne Bay. 

470 Management Committee Update - August 21, 2020

Dear 470 sailors, coaches, class members, and friends:
 
This is the latest update from the 470 Class Management Committee, following further discussions with our event organizers. 

Dear 470 sailors, coaches, class members, and friends:

This is the latest update from the 470 Class Management Committee, following extensive discussions with our event organizers. We now have a more clear picture upon which to base our decisions. Thank you for your patience during these uncharted times.

Dear 470 sailors, coaches, class members, and friends:
 
Since our last communication with you, the International 470 Class Management Committee has had another round of calls with our event organizers. This is the latest update:

Dear 470 sailors, coaches, class members and friends,

The International 470 Class Management Committee has been in continuous contact with our event organizers ever since our last communication with you. We are in a position now to give you the latest situation update:

Dear sailors, coaches and 470 Class members and friends,

As you know, this past week has seen a flurry of decisions taken by the IOC, Tokyo2020, and World Sailing - all of which have dramatically changed the landscape of our sport moving forward. While there are still many challenging questions, please rest assured that the 470 Class Management Committee is working tirelessly to get you reliable answers as quickly as possible. These are trying times, but also an opportunity to showcase the strength and adaptability of the International 470 Class.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the latest situation developments, and following instructions of the Spanish and Balearic Government, as well as the recommendations from WS, the 470 Class, together with Club Nautic Arenal, are obliged to postpone the 470 Worlds which were scheduled to take place in el Arenal, from the 13th to the 21st of March.

Intense activity already at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Iberostar, to be held in the bay of Palma from 25th March to 4th April,  especially at the venues of Club Nàutic S’Arenal and Club Marítimo San Antonio de la Playa. International sailing teams continue to arrive every day and there are already several hundreds of sailors training in waters of Mallorca to prepare for this regatta, considered as one of the best in the International Olympic calendar.

The FIRST EVER 470 CLASS MIXED WORLD CHAMPION TITLES will be awarded this year at the 470 World Championship in Palma de Mallorca, Spain and the Junior World Championship in Gdynia, Poland. 

Ready to claim your place on the podium of 2020 470 Worlds ⁉️

Notice of Race for 2020 470 class Worlds is now published!

Dear 470 sailors, coaches, class members, and friends:
 
This is the latest update from the 470 Class Management Committee, following further discussions with our event organizers. 

Updated Notice of Race for 2020 470 Junior European Championship is published.

Entries roll in for the 2020 Junior World & European Championships which will be held in Gdynia, Poland from 22 - 29 August 2020. 

Dear 470 sailors, coaches, class members, and friends:

This is the latest update from the 470 Class Management Committee, following extensive discussions with our event organizers. We now have a more clear picture upon which to base our decisions. Thank you for your patience during these uncharted times.

Dear 470 sailors, coaches, class members, and friends:
 
Since our last communication with you, the International 470 Class Management Committee has had another round of calls with our event organizers. This is the latest update:

Dear 470 sailors, coaches, class members and friends,

The International 470 Class Management Committee has been in continuous contact with our event organizers ever since our last communication with you. We are in a position now to give you the latest situation update:

Notice of Race for 2020 470 class Junior Worlds is now published!

On February 16th, after five days of intense races, the 2020 470 South American Championship ended. 

The 470 South American Championship began on Tuesday February 11th in Mar Del Plata, Argentina.
 

The Notice of Race for the 2020 470 South American Championship taking place in Mar del Plata, Argentina from 11-17 February has been published.
 

The first half of the 2020 420 & 470 African Championships is over! 6 races sailed so far, counting on scores at Clube Naval de Luanda @clubenavaldeluanda in Angola.

The Notice of Race for the 2020 470 Open African Championship taking place in ​Luanda, Angola from 12-18 January 2020 has been published.

The Chinese Yachting Association and the International 470 Class Association are pleased to invite 470 sailors to take part in the:

2019 470 class Eastern Europe Championship was held in Elektenai, Lithuania between 19-22 of September. 

The Sailing Instructions for the 2019 470 World Championship have been published today.

FLASH NEWS ... full report to follow ... after a medal race battle to the end, stepping away victorious with Gold medals are Mathew Belcher/Will Ryan (AUS) and Hannah Mills/Eilidh McIntyre (GBR).

In a race battle to the end, stepping away victorious from the medal race with 2019 470 World Championship Gold medals are Mathew Belcher/Will Ryan (AUS) and Hannah Mills/Eilidh McIntyre (GBR).

Race day 5 on Thursday 8 August was the day of reckoning at the 2019 470 World Championship in Enoshima, as the top-10 medal race line-up was decided in the 470 Men and Women and Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification spots earned.

Three races on race day 4 and the leader board hosts new series leaders with Mathew Belcher/Will Ryan (AUS) taking over the lead in the 470 men and Hannah Mills/Eilidh McIntyre (GBR) in the women.

All change on race day 3, Tuesday 6 August 2019, at the 2019 470 World Championships and Olympic Qualification in Enoshima, Tokyo as the breeze kicked in and the waves picked up to bring in a whole new set of race track conditions.

NEWS FLASH ... full report to follow ... Two back to back races kicked racing off at the 2019 470 World Championships and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualfication event, after yesterday’s opening day was abadoned due to no wind.

The 2019 470 World Championships is now officially ready to commence. Teams are registered, boats measured and the Championships has been declared open for the 182 athletes from 29 nations.

The Qualification System for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad Tokyo 2020 sets out the qualification system for each of the ten Olympic Sailing events and the 350 athletes.

The Sailing Instructions for the 2019 470 World Championship have today been published.

GAC Pindar has offered shipping services to Enoshima, Japan for the 2019 470 World Championship. 

The International 470 Class is delighted to return to Enoshima, Japan for the 2019 470 World Championships from 2-9 August 2019.

After long discussions and negotiations with the Japanese 470 Class, a decision has finally been reached and the 2019 470 class World 
Championship will take place at the Olympic waters of Enoshima from August 2nd – 9th, 2019.

Dear 470 sailors, coaches, class members and friends,

The International 470 Class Management Committee has been in continuous contact with our event organizers ever since our last communication with you. We are in a position now to give you the latest situation update:

Mixed teams were welcomed for the first time since 2012 at the 470 Europeans in Sanremo last May and at the 470 Junior Worlds in Portoroz in early July, but it was at the 2019 470 Junior Europeans that the first official 470 Class title was awarded to Mixed teams, 17 of them competing in the beautiful Galician waters off Vilagarcia de Arousa.

After ranking 21st a year ago in the European Championship held in Sesimbra, winning bronze in 2019 Junior Worlds, and gold in Vilagarcía de Arousa, German pair Schlüchter/Eichhorst have been unstoppable for the past twelve months and in the twelve races of this Junior championship.

The Germans Schlüter and Eichhorst lead the 470 fleet to the Medal Race. Their hard work during the week has given taken Lucas Schlüter y Frederick Eichhorst all the way to the lead of the overall results of the 470 Junior Europeans, after two more races today. 

Nikolaos Brilakis and Nikolaos Georgakopoulos (Piraeus Sailing Club) are the leaders of the Men/Mixed  fleet after scoring 6th and 10th in today’s races. With the conditions of today, light wind of 9 knots, they look determined to fight for the Gold.

Suddenly the wind shifted and the leaders were reached. Today, the 470 Junior European Men and Mixed Gold fleet started with a surprise. After having scored first in all the races in the qualifying series, the French Jerome Demange and Luc Guimbertaud (85034 CNHR) fell out of the top ten places in the two races of today, finishing 12th in both races. The Greek Nikolaos Brilakis and Nikolaos Georgakopoulos (Piraeus Sailing Club) took advantage of the situation and thanks to their astonishing regularity managed to get tied in the leading position of the overall results.

Different conditions on the first day, but no changes in the male, female or mixed leadership.

Vilagarcía, 25 july 2019.- With only two qualifying days, the 470 fleet sailed in the Alfa area, the closest to Vilagarcía (south of the islet of O Con and the Malveira Islands), with the clear lead of the Germans Theres Dahnke and Birte Winkel (Plauer Wassersportverein eV / Schweriner-Yachtclub) in the women's category (1-1-1, 2 points after the discard), with eleven boats, and the French Jerome Demange and Luc Guimbertaud (85034 CNHR). The French, as the Germans, scored three victories in the general male and mixed fleet of 48 boats.

Separate Sailing Instructions have been published for the 2019 420 and 470 Junior European Championships.

Notice of Race for 2019 470 class Junior Europeans is now published!

The Galician Sailing Federation will host the 2019 470 Junior European Championship from 23-30 July 2019 at its venue at Vilagarcia de Arousa in north-western Spain.

Click Here to view the Sailing Instructions

Notice of Race for 2019 470 Master's Cup is now published!

If the organizer had the power to write a script for today’s final racing day, it would probably look a lot like what the weather conditions offered us on the Slovenian coast in the Piran bay in front of Portorož.

So far, we were really lucky with the wind conditions in the Piran bay in front of Portorož on the Slovenian coast. We had it all - the light sea breeze, strong bora wind with big waves and a new wind direction today - the southerly. Something for everyone - as we could only hope for at the event of this level - the conditions giving all teams fair chances to show their best.  

After yesterday’s exciting sailing in strong bora wind, lighter sea breeze of around eight knots filled the Piran bay today, with the wind dropping later in the afternoon. The race officer Bojan Gale decided for two more races for each of the groups - gold, silver and women.

We wished for more wind and we got it! After the proper warm-up in the gentle sea breeze on the first two days of our Junior World Championship it was time for some action. The NE bora wind came as a refreshment, it cooled the air a bit, and provided great sailing conditions in steady 13-18 knots, in the outer loop gusting even up to 25 kts, with waves that offered great downwind surfing to the more experienced crews. 

Today’s second racing day began similar to yesterday’s. The start was initially scheduled for 1pm, but since the sea breeze was late again, the AP flag went down at around half past 12. The three fleets sailed to the racing course, positioned a bit deeper in the Piran bay than yesterday. 

The R.C. could hardly wish for better conditions for the opening day of the 470 Junior World Championship here in Portorož, Slovenia. The sailors finished three races in nice sea breeze of maximum around 11 knots and averaging around 6-8, with a wind dropping significantly in the last race. 

We had a busy day here at the 470 Junior World Championship in Portorož today.

Notice of Race for 2019 470 class Junior Worlds is now published!

Two medal races, sailed in perfect Mediterranean conditions, wrapped up the 470 Europeans, organised by local Yacht Club Sanremo and Marina degli Aregai, in co-operation with the national and international 470 class. 

No luck today for organizers and crews at the 470 Europeans, organised by local Yacht Club Sanremo and Marina degli Aregai, in co-operation with the national and international 470 class.

Tough conditions on Day 4 of the 470 Europeans, organised by local Yacht Club Sanremo and Marina degli Aregai, in co-operation with the national and international 470 class.

After a remarkable opening day at the opening day of the 470 Europeans, organised by local Yacht Club Sanremo and Marina degli Aregai, in co-operation with the national and international 470 class, wind was not on the organisers’ and sailors’ side on Day 2.

Despite a long wait, onshore and offshore, a decent breeze did not materialise and therefore the Race Committee decided to abandon racing for the day.

The gulf of Sanremo has lived up to its fame, delivering perfect conditions for the opening day of the 470 Europeans, organised by local Yacht Club Sanremo and Marina degli Aregai, in co-operation with the national and international 470 class.

The 470 Europeans are just a few days away. From 6 to 14 May the race area just off Marina degli Aregai,in Santo Stefano al Mare on Italy’s Ligurian Riviera, will gather the very best of the world’s 470 sailors.

The Sailing Instructions are available online and copies will be available at Registration.

Click here!

The Notice of Race for the European Championship has been amended as follows:

Notice of Race for 2019 470 class Open Europeans is now published!

International 470 Class Association is pleased to announce the new dates of 2019 470 Open European Championship which will take place between May 6th – 14th.  Championship dates were pushed forward 4 days to allow teams to participate in Hyères Regatta.

French team of Hippolyte MACHETTI/Sidoine DANTÈS successfully defended their Junior World title throughout the week and Italians Benedetta DI SALLE/Alessandra DUBBINI claimed their second 470 Junior World Championship after 2015 Junior Worlds victory in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Fifth day of racing in lake Bracciano for 470 class 2018 Junior World Championship and it was a great one full of action on the water. 

Fourth day of racing and last day of Qualifying series for Men’s division in 470 2018 Junior Worlds and it was another difficult day with big wind shifts testing the patience of all parties involved.

Third day of racing at Lake Bracciano, Italy where 2018 470 Junior World Championship takes place. Although forecast was not promising, after 15:00 hours south thermic wind kicked in but the direction was variable.

Day 2 of the Qualification Series at 2018 470 Junior World Championship and 2 races were sailed for all teams.

The International 470 class Association returned to beautiful Bracciano with the 2018 Junior World championship. The lake and Yacht Club Planet Sail Bracciano will host six days of tough competition and around 160 athletes from 22 countries, scheduled from 21 to 26 August.

Yesterday, the training clinic in preparation for the 470 Junior Junior Championship in Bracciano has finished with the participation of 5 boats from 3 different countries, Argentina, Italy, Holland.

After seven fleet races in the Women’s Two Person Dinghy - 470 at the Hempel Sailing World Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, eight nations have booked their spot at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition.

Final Series of Hempel Sailing World Championships Aarhus 2018 for 470 class were concluded today with 1 race for each of the Gold and Silver fleets (races 10 and 9 respectively). 

Sailing World Championships are often pitched as nations competing against each other, but the real tensions are often within the national teams as individuals begin to try and secure their Olympic selection.

Out of a mixture of modesty and misinterpretation sportsman often talk up luck. Sailors are no different, but on and opening day to Hempel Sailing World Championships Aarhus 2018, when the words “shifty”, “tricky” and “lucky” were thrown about the boat park faster than in a Vegas casino, the cream rose to the top.

The Hempel Sailing World Championships Aarhus 2018 is the biggest event in the sailing calendar for the year as 470 class Men and Women teams will battle not only for the medal but also for the first qualifications for 2020 Olympic Games.

Experienced sailors in the Men’s and Women’s 470 will lock horns in Aarhus at the Hempel Sailing World Championships in Denmark.

Rio 2016 gold medallist Hannah Mills will headline Great Britain's team of elite sailors heading into battle at the crucial Sailing World Championships, the biggest test so far of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic cycle.

Enjoy the two videos prepared by World Sailing to welcome 470 class teams in Hempel Sailing World Championships Aarhus 2018!

The International 470 Class Association invites tenders from suitable individuals and organisations for the provision of photography services for the Hempel Sailing World Championships 2018 in Aarhus, Denmark.

Aarhus Sailing Week will be the test event for Aarhus 2018 from 7-13 August 2017 at Egaa Havn, Egaa Havvej 35-37, 8250 Egaa, Denmark

The qualification system for the 2018 Sailing World Championships set to be held in Aarhus, Denmark from 30 July to 12 August 2018 has been released.

470 Master's Cup concluded on Friday August 3rd, day 4 of the series. 

Click Here to view the Sailing Instructions

The beach atmosphere was buzzing this morning as teams prepared for the final day of the Championships and medal deciding performances for some.

A repeat of Monday morning's weather as the fog blocked the view on Tuesday morning, before giving way to another perfect blue sky day and racing underway just after 1400 hours for the 470s, and almost two hours later for the 420s.

Race day 4 dawned with dense fog on Sesimbra beach and visibility at 100 metres - not an unusual occurrence here. Local Portuguese weather gurus assured it would lift, and after a 2 hour postponement the fog gave way to sun and breeze.

Race day 3 marked both the halfway stage of the 420/470 Junior European Championships in Sesimbra, Portugal and a change in race track conditions.

The beach here at the 420/470 Junior Europeans in Portugal is providing a stunning venue for teams from around the world.

It doesn't get better than the race track conditions served up to the 396 sailors from 20 nations on race day 1 at the 2018 420/70 Junior European Championships.

Staged in the stunning Portuguese beach resort of Sesimbra, the 420/470 Junior European Championship features a line-up of 396 sailors from 20 nations.

420 and 470 teams from 19 countries paraded along the waterfront of Sesimbra, waving their national flags to formally launch the 2018 420/470 Junior European Championships in spectacular style.

The 470 junior clinic was carried out at Sesimbra between 29.6.18 and 2.7.18 and concluded today with success and with participation of 10 boats from six different nations.

Jakarta was picture perfect for the third day of racing at the Asian Sailing Championships 2018 with clear blue skies and a consistent 8-13 knot easterly breeze that whetted the appetite of the 243 sailors from 15 nations who thrive in the such conditions.

Watch all the action of 2018 470 European Championships Burgas BGR: The movie. Enjoy 26 minutes of packed 470 class racing!

Medal Race day at the 2018 470 Open European Championships in Bourgas, Bulgaria got underway in a breeze of 10 knots. The apparent pre-race calm in the boat park switched to high energy full-on physical racing for the 25 minute windward-leeward races.

Another sensational day of perfect weather conditions off Bourgas, Bulgaria completed the 11-race series and decided the top ten 470 Women and 470 Men teams advancing to Thursday’s podium deciding medal race.

470 teams from twenty-five nations again stepped up to the stamina test of three back-to-back races on day 4, Tuesday 22 May, at the 2018 470 European Championships in Bourgas, Bulgaria.

A spectacular race day 3 at the 2018 470 European Championships in Bourgas, Bulgaria featured a whole new game plan as teams responded to the breezy conditions.

Three back to back races on Sunday 20 May at the 470 European Championships in Bourgas, Bulgaria sees the early contenders strike out at the front of the leader board.

Racing at the 470 European Championship was scheduled to kick off on Saturday 19 May at the Yacht Club Port Bourgas, Bulgaria, but fickle breeze kept teams off the race track.

Racing at the 470 European Championship kicks off on Saturday 19 May at the Yacht Club Port Bourgas, Bulgaria.

Racing at the opening 470 Class Championship of the 2018 season kicks off on Saturday 19 May at the Port Bourgas Yacht Club, Bulgaria.

Spain’s Silvia Mas Depares/Paula Barcelo Martin today successfully defended their Junior World title and France’s Hippolyte Machetti/Sidoine Dantès claimed their first 470 Junior World Championship victory.

With the imminent arrival of Typhoon No. 15 in 2 days, the advance weather conditions kicked up the breeze and sea on race day 4 at the 2017 470 Junior World  Championships in Japan.

A gentle southerly sea breeze started to fill in the race area around 1100 hours with a breeze of 10 knots when racing was scheduled to start.

Race day 2 at the 2017 470 Junior Worlds in Enoshima was forecast to be breezy and Sagima Bay kept to its promise delivering between 15-25 knots of breeze and waves.

The 2017 470 Junior Worlds has descended on the iconic sailing venue of Enoshima Yacht Harbour, host to the 1964 Olympic Sailing Competition and to the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games.

The International 470 Class Association and Organizing Committee are keen to encourage participation by as many teams as possible at the 2017 470 Junior Worlds, so have extended the earlybird entry deadline to 31 July 2017.

The Organizing Authority will provide charter boats to help non-Japanese competitors on a first come first served basis. 

The Notice of Race for the 2017 470 Junior World Championship has been published and online entry opened at 2017juniorworlds.470.org

The Organizing Committee for the 2017 470 Junior World Championships have a range of charter boat offers available for the 2017 Junior Worlds, 2017 All Japan Championship and 2017 Enoshima Olympic Week.

The Notice of Race for the 2017 470 Junior World Championship has been published and online entry opened at 2017masters.470.org

A fast and dramatic final day saw races won, medals claimed, dreams made and takeways of how to improve for the next Championship.

The 470 Men Gold, Men Silver and Women's fleets were again out on the race track early, to take advantage of the breeze.

Race day 4 and the 470 Class hit the race track early for an 0800 hours start in the hope of getting back on track after missing a day of racing yesterday.

An early race programme for the three hundred and two sailors in the 420 fleet meant an abrupt 0530 hours wake-up call ahead of an 0800 hours scheduled start.

As Argentina’s Lucia Miranda laughed after her win in race 3 today, "You need two brains and four eyes!"

Day one of racing at the 2017 420 and 470 Junior Europeans started, was abandoned and then got back into full swing with all fleets completing two races.

The 2017 420 and 420 Class Junior European Championships has descended on the sailing mecca of Lake Garda, Italy.

Separate Sailing Instructions have been published for the 2017 420 and 470 Junior European Championships.

The International 470 Class Association launched its four-year development programme with a clinic prior to the 2017 470 World Championships, led by the iconic 470 sailor, Olympic medallists and four-time World Champion, Sofia Bekatorou.

470s are available for charter at the Junior European Championships in Lake Garda, Italy, with boats provided by NEWBLUE.EU and Nautivela.

The Notice of Race for the 2017 420 and 470 Junior European Championships has been published.

Leaderboard shuffles in a packed 3-race day for the gold fleet saw teams make the top–ten cut to the Medal Race, only to lose it in the next race, as the men’s and women’s fleets featured significant changes in finishing order.

The final series for the 470 Men and Women got underway today off Thessaloniki, Greece with two races for each of the gold and silver fleets.

Five qualification races is what it takes to advance to gold fleet and retain a shot at claiming a place in the top 10 Medal Race come Saturday.

A cracking opening day at the 2017 470 World Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece rewarded teams with a 3-race scorecard.

The 2017 470 World Championships is taking place from 7-15 July 2017 at the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki, Greece.

The 2017 470 General Assembly meeting will take place on place on Saturday 8 July 2017 during the 2017 470 World Championships, 7-15 July, at the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki.

Boats, trailers and cars can be parked in the grounds of the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki (NCTH) from 3-16 July 2017.

The Notice of Race for the 2017 470 World Championship being hosted at Nautical Club Thessaloniki, 7-15 July 2017 has been published and online entry opened at 2017worlds.470.org

Light wind meant no medal race was possible in either of the 470 Women or 470 Men fleets today, and the overall standings give both Afrodite Zegers/Anneloes van Veen (NED) and Carl-Fredrik Fock/Marcus Dackhammar (SWE) their first ever European Championship titles.

Patience was needed on the penultimate day of racing here at the 470 Europeans in Monaco, as the wind kept away, with 0 knots recorded at one point on the race course.

All change on race day 4 at the 470 Europeans in Monaco as big breeze and waves hit the race track and upped the pace, in complete contrast to conditions over the first three days.

Day 3 of racing at the 2017 470 European Championship got underway soon after 1330 hours, with two races scheduled for each of the 470 Men and Women fleets.

Racing takes place at the 470 Europeans from Monday 8 May to Saturday 13 May. Read on for how to follow the Championship:

The Sailing Instructions for the 2017 470 European Championships are published under the Championship website Noticeboard.

For teams travelling to Monaco direct from the World Sailing Series France - Hyeres, please take a read of the Arrival Logistics document.

Set in an idyllic location on the Mediterranean Sea, the Yacht Club de Monaco will host the 2017 470 European Championship from 6-13 May 2017.

The Notice of Race for the 2017 470 European Championship taking place in Monaco from 6-13 May 2017 has been published.

The Notice of Race for the 2016 470 Masters’ Cup has been published and online entry is open.

Lake Balaton was ironed flat on race day 5 at the 2016 GROUPAMA 420/470 Junior European Championships.

Big breeze this morning as Lake Balaton welcomed the 406 sailors from 23 nations on day 4 of the 2016 GROUPAMA 420/470 Junior European Championships.

Postponements ashore and afloat turned into a final conclusion of no wind, no play on race day 3 at the 2016 420/470 Junior Europeans on Lake Balaton.

Stunning race conditions on day 2 at the 420 Junior Europeans delivered another full programme, with three races for the 420 Open and U17 fleets, and two for each of the 470 Men and 470 Women.

With Saturday’s Opening Ceremony formally kicking off the 2016 420 and 470 Junior European Championship, today racing got underway with a packed 3 race programme for each fleet.

Before getting on the plane from Madrid to Rio with the entire Spanish Olympic team, 470 junior stars Jordi Xammar/Joan Herp sent a message to their friends competing in the 470 Class at the Junior Europeans.

The Notice of Race has been published and online entry is open for the 2016 420 Junior European Championship, 29 July-5 August.

The 2016 470 Junior European Championships will take place from 29 July-6 August at Balatonfüredi Yacht Club, on Lake Balaton in Hungary.

Report written by Organizing Committee

Report written by Organizing Committee

Report written by Organizing Committee

The 470 Junior World Championships entered the Finals stage today and the big shifts, especially in the second races later in the day, proved particularly random and problematic.

The waters off Kiel, Germany shrugged off their reputation for chilly Baltic temperatures and turned on Mediterranean temperatures and much more settled breezes on day 2 at the 2016 470 Junior World Championship.

Three races down on day 1 at the 2016 470 Junior Worlds in Kiel, Germany pitches Maria Bozi/Rafailina Klonaridou (GRE) ahead by 3 points in the 470 Women and Keiju Okada/Naoya Kimura (JPN) lead the 470 Men by 1 point.

Eighty of the world’s top 470 junior talent faced off on day 1 of the 2016 470 Junior World Championship in Kiel, Germany today, Wednesday 22 June.

Both the 470 Men and 470 Women title holders will lead the battle of wills at the 2016 470 Junior World Championship, when racing gets underway on Wednesday 22 June.

Join the best 470 talent for teams aged 23 and under at the 2016 470 Junior Worlds in Kiel, Germany.

The Notice of Race for the 2016 470 Junior World Championship has been published and online entry opened at 2016juniorworlds.470.org

The International 470 Class Association is delighted to announce that Kieler Yacht Club, Germany will host the 2016 470 Junior World Championships as part of the legendary Kiel Week.

A display of superb counter-attacking tactics as teams pushed each other around the track in a final bid for leader board dominance on the Bay of Palma.

A day of pressure on the Bay of Palma as numerous teams vied for a spot in the ten medal race line-up, and for some today’s racing marked a last shot at selection to their Olympic team. Stunning conditions with a breeze of 10-14 knots and blue sky.

Three races for all fleets at the 2016 470 European Championships on race day 4, Sunday 10 April, sees Lara Vadlau/Jola Ogar (AUT) extend in the 470 Women and Mat Belcher/Will Ryan (AUS) edge into the lead in the 470 Men.

Perfect 12-14 knots racing conditions under a blue sky on race day 3 at the 470 Europeans were a complete contrast to yesterday’s weather pattern of driving rain and storms.

Various storm systems rolled across the race course on Friday, forcing postponement on the water, as the breeze swung to the west, rain filled in, visibility dropped and the breeze kicked up.

A short postponement ashore on the opening day of the 470 European Championships, before the sea breeze kicked in and racing got underway around 1325 hours.

Keep up to date with all the news from the 470 Europeans on the move.

Racing at the 2016 470 European Championships gets underway on Thursday 7 April at Club Nautic Arenal, Mallorca.

The 2016 470 European Championships is preceded by the final Continental Olympic Qualification opportunities atTrofeo Princesa Sofia, where nation slots are on offer for Europe and Africa. A make or break line on the journey to the Rio 2016 Olympics.

In a medal race battle to the end, stepping away victorious with Gold medals are Camille Lecointre/Helene Defrance (FRA) and Sime Fantela/Igor Marenic (CRO).

Weather extremes this morning delivered thunder, lightning and heavy rain, keeping fleets ashore, before a breeze of 38 knots swept across the race track.

Taking advantage of the morning breeze, the Race Committee got teams off early on race day 4 at the 470 Worlds to complete three races.

Take a look at the equipment teams at the 2016 470 World Championships are using.

The 470 Men got underway first just before 1600 hours, followed by the 470 Women. The original schedule of three races was scuppered by the earlier postponement ashore with 2 races completed for the 470 Men and one for the 470 Women.

Another light start to the day, with 2 knots the only breeze sniffing around the race track at the scheduled start time of 1400 hours.

The boat park was buzzing with activity this morning as teams prepped ahead of race day 1, but at first the shoreside action didn’t transfer to the race track’s light breeze.

Two days of registration/equipment inspection are wrapped up and  final entry numbers are confirmed, ready for racing to kick off today.

The Opening Ceremony on Saturday 20 February set on the majestic lawn in front of the Yacht Club San Isidro formally welcomed teams to the 2016 470 World Championships.

Enjoy this preview video just giving a small taste of what it takes to race a 470 at the highest level.

Introducing the Race Officals team who will be responsible for running the racing at the 2016 470 World Championships taking place from 20-27 February 2016 at Club Nautico San Isidro, Argentina.

Club Nautico San Isidro will host the 2015 470 World Championships in partnership with the International 470 Class Association and the Federacion Argentina de Yachting.

The 2016 470 African Championship was a ground-breaking moment for sailing in Africa, as the event marked the first ever African Championships and first ever Continental Olympic Qualification Event.

After the fourth day of racing at the 470 African Championships in Cape Town, the South African Olympic team of Asenathi Jim/Roger Hudson have claimed back pole position.

After the third day of racing at the 470 African Championships in Cape Town, the top position was once again claimed by the South African team of Sibusiso Sizatu/ Alex Burger.

The second day of racing at the 470 African Championships in Cape Town was action packed as the strong wind continued its onslaught.

As part of the focus on sailing in Africa in the build-up to the first ever 470 African Championships, an ISAF Measurers’ Clinic will be held in Cape Town on 9-10 January 2016.

On a tense final day, defending 470 World Champions Lara Vadlau/Jola Ogar (AUT) and Mat Belcher/Will Ryan (AUS) cleaned up in the double-points Medal Race to secure the gold medals.

A crunch race day 5 at the 2015 470 Worlds as the final battle to claim place in the medal race line-up and secure Olympic qualification climaxed.

All change on day 3 at the 470 World Championships in Haifa, Israel as the series intensifies, places change and two new leaders take over at the front.

A lighter breeze filled in over the race course in Haifa Bay on day 2 of the 2015 470 World Championships, proving a challenge for the teams as the wind came down the race track in bands and patches.

Launching off the beach into the warm azure waters off Haifa Bay, the 2015 470 World Championships got underway today in Israel.

The Opening Ceremony for the 2015 470 World Championships was held tonight, 10 October 2015, at the Congress Garden in Haifa, Israel.

Drama and world class racing are on the cards as teams battle for 470 World Championship glory and the all-critical nation qualification to the 2016 Olympic Games.

Nathan Wilmot, Ruslana Taran, Victor Kovalenko, Elena Pakholchik, Mat Belcher and Will Ryan had a moment to catch up in Haifa ahead of the 2015 470 Worlds.

Taking place in Haifa, Israel from 10-17 October 2015, the 2015 470 World Championships are also an Olympic Qualification event for Rio 2016.

470 helm Gil Cohen of Israel was seriously injured in a car accident whilst riding her bike in October last year. After a long period of recovery and recuperation Gil is now back on track to focus on her goal of qualifying to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil.

2015 Israel 470 Open National Championships will take place from 1-4 October, timed just before the 2015 470 World Championships.

The Notice of Race for the 2015 470 World Championships taking place in Haifa, Israel from 10-17 October has been published.

The Extraordinary General Assembly of the International 470 Class Association today confirmed Haifa, Israel as the venue for the 2015 470 Class World Championships.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

Six days of close racing brought the 2015 420 and 470 Junior European Championships to a close on Saturday 15 August 2015 in Bourgas, Bulgaria.

A brief wait ashore at Yacht Club Port Bourgas until early afternoon for the 420 and 470 fleets, when the sea breeze kicked and settled to a stable breeze of around 12 knots.

Race day 4 at the 2015 420 and 470 Junior Europeans sees the leaders really start to assert their position in the 420 Open and 420 U17 fleet.

Race day 3 at the 420 and 470 Junior Europeans featured the first day of final series racing for the 470 Men gold and silver fleets and marked the cut-off point to split the ninety boat 420 Open fleet into gold and silver.

Race day 2 at the 420 and 470 Junior Europeans saw an increase in breeze out on the two race courses off Bourgas, Bulgaria.

The combined 2015 420 and 470 Junior European Championships got underway today in Bourgas, Bulgaria with two races for all fleets in a light breeze.

Come and join in the pre-Championship Clinic led by 470 Olympian and World Champion Andreas Kosmatopoulos of Greece from 5-7 August in Bourgas, Bulgaria, immediately before the 2015 470 Junior European Championships.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

Thirty-nine teams representing nine nations have gathered in Tihany, Hungary for the 2015 edition of the 470 Masters Cup.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Welcome to the final day of the 2015 Junior World Championships in Thessaloniki Greece.

470 Women Junior World gold medals were in the hands of Italy's Benedetta di Salle/Alessandra Dubbini as their superior form day on day rewarded the partnership with overall victory ahead of the Medal Race.

Welcome to day 4 of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships. A late start today for the 204 sailors, gave a chance to visit the stunning city of Thessaloniki and the historic White Tower, whose prominent location dominates the waterfront, the town hall and soak up the general ambience of this buzzing metropolis.

Welcome back to Thessaloniki, Greece’s 2nd largest city! A metropolis well known for its hospitality and world famous white tower!

Waiting for the wind, second day races were postponed for four hours in Thessaloniki bay, host venue to the World’s best junior 470 sailors.

All teams competing at the 2015 470 Junior World Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July, must have entered and paid the entry fee by 23 June 2015 to benefit from the earlybird entry fee of EUR280.

In a partnership with the well-known “Speed & Smarts”, teams at the 2015 470 Junior World Championships will have the chance to test their racing knowledge.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

Turkish Airlines has been announced as the Official Airline of the 2015 470 Junior World Championship taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The Organizing Commitee of the 2015 470 Junior World Championships taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece from 24-31 July 2015 has put together some great rates for hotels. Charter for 470s and ribs is also available.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

The age limit for teams competing at the 470 Junior Championship will increase to 23 years with effect from 2015.

Jo Aleh/Polly Powrie (NZL) secured the 470 Women Open European Championship yesterday. Today Stuart McNay/David Hughes (USA) wrapped up the 470 Men Open title.

The 2012 Olympic gold medallists Jo Aleh/Polly Powrie (NZL) knocked out two wins, a feat repeated by 2012 Olympic gold medallist Mat Belcher and crew Will Ryan in the 470 men fleet.

The light morning breeze looked promising, but its inconsistency soon turned the day into a waiting game.

Leaderboard shuffles on the first day of gold and silver fleet racing features Ferdinand Gerz/Oliver Symanski (GER) and Jo Aleh/Polly Powrie (NZL) sitting pretty at the front of the fleets.

Stunning racing conditions on day 2 at the 2015 470 Open European Championships in Aarhus, Denmark wrapped up the qualification series. The breeze ranged between 6 to 10 knots, swinging round, to keep teams on their toes.

Race day 1 at the 2015 470 European Championships got underway with sun, clouds and a shifty breeze. Story of the day goes to Israel’s Gal Cohen/Danielle Maman who secured a perfect three race wins in the 470 Women.

Thanks to the host nation’s team of Balder Tobiasen and Magnus Jung Johansen for giving the Sailors’ Oath at last night’s Opening Ceremony.

Day 1 of Registration and Equipment Inspection kicks off on Saturday 27 June 2015 at the 470 Open European Championships in Aarhus, Denmark.

Enter by the end of the day on 26 May 2015 for the 470 Open European championships and take advantage of the earlybird entry fee of EUR300. From 27 May 2015 onwards, the normal entry fee of EUR400 applies.

Australia and Austria claim overall wins at 470 North American Championship, with Canada and the USA winning the 470 North American Championship titles in the 470 Men and 470 Women respectively.

A tense final day waiting game at the 420 and 470 Junior Europeans in Pwllheli, Great Britain as teams waited for the forecast 9 knot breeze to fill in.

A breezy day of racing at the 420 and 470 Junior European Championships, with some particularly high scorelines for the series leaders in the 420 fleet as the lighter teams were knocked off form in the combination of strong wind and waves.

Two more races for all fleets today and the girls steal a march on the 420 Junior European Championships leaderboard, claiming 4 out of the top 5 places in this open fleet.

In complete contrast from yesterday’s blow out, perfect conditions for racing at the 420 and 470 Junior European Championships out in Cardigan Bay, with sun, breeze and a light chop.

Racing got underway at 1400 hours on Cardigan Bay for the first day of racing at the 420 and 470 Junior Europeans taking place in Pwllheli, Great Britain.

Racing at the 420 and 470 Junior European Championships kicks off on Friday 16 August in Pwllheli, Great Britain.

A tricky day of racing out on the two races courses today for the 2013 420 and 470 Junior European Championships, with those who kept their heads out of the boat to play the shifts and spot the puffs on the track taking the leaderboard advantage.

Starts at opposite ends of the day for the Junior Worlds and Masters' Cup fleets in La Rochelle, with the junior fleets benefiting from the early morning breeze, and a more sedate start for the Masters in the afternoon

Hot, humid and no wind was the order of play on race day 3 of the 470 Junior Worlds. The Masters’ Cup and Open Classic fleets enjoyed a day off, but the junior fleets waited for a breeze that never materialized.

Race day 5 at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in La Rochelle, France awarded titles to the four divisions in the 470 Masters’ Cup fleet.

Scattered showers, intermittent sun and a fluctuating breeze over today’s 3 races gave a real flavour of racing on the Atlantic coast off La Rochelle, France on day 2 of the 470 Junior Worlds, 470 Masters’ Cup and 470 Open Classic events.

Starts at opposite ends of the day for the Junior Worlds and Masters' Cup fleets in La Rochelle, with the junior fleets benefiting from the early morning breeze, and a more sedate start for the Masters in the afternoon

Hot, humid and no wind was the order of play on race day 3 of the 470 Junior Worlds. The Masters’ Cup and Open Classic fleets enjoyed a day off, but the junior fleets waited for a breeze that never materialized.

Race day 5 at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in La Rochelle, France awarded titles to the four divisions in the 470 Masters’ Cup fleet.

Double gold medals for France in the 470 Men and Women at the 470 European Championships, with teams from Austria, Croatia and Great Britain joining them on the podium.

Race day 5 at the 2013 470 European Championships determined the eight boats who will advance to Saturday’s medal races for the 470 Men and 470 Women. France continues to dominate at the top, with gold or silver guaranteed to the nation in both events.

The lighter breeze played more of a role on the finishing positions of teams on race day 3 at the 470 European Championships, with some new players popping out at the top of the fleet.

Congratulations to the three teams from the Czech Republich and Malaysia competing at the 470 European Championships who have been awarded Solidarity Programme grants by the International 470 Class.

Another glamorous day of racing at the 470 European Championships in Formia, Italy. The breeze filled in right on cue across the race track as the fleet were leaving the boat park.

A stunning opening day of racing at the 2013 470 European Championships in Formia, Italy with blue sky, sparkling sea and a perfect breeze across the race course. Racing got underway in a stable breeze of 15 knots, building to around 18 knots.

110 teams from 35 nations are competing at the 470 Europeans in Formia, Italy for what is the first 470 Championship of the new Olympiad and the most significant gathering of 470 sailing talent since the 2012 Olympic Games.

Two races for the 470 Men and one for the 470 Women on day 1 of racing at the 2012 470 European Championship.

Race day 2 at the 2012 470 European Championship produced a change of conditions and a change at the top of the leaderboard. Yesterday it rained, today things turned torrential and lasted longer.

Sime Fantela/Igor Marenic have wrapped up the 2012 470 European Championship title after a win in race 12.

The damp and variable wind conditions that have persisted so far in the 2012 470 European Championship continued for another day. After a waiting game for the breeze to improve, the fleets were sent out and racing started 90 minutes later than scheduled.

Today, 4 July 2012, the 470 Men and Women Medal Races wrapped up the 2012 470 European Championship with five nations claiming the podium places – Croatia, Germany, Great Britain, Russia, Slovenia.

Racing at the 2012 470 World Championships gets underway from 12-19 May 2012, with 153 teams from 43 nations registered and fighting for World Championship success and Olympic dreams.

The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 470 World Championship also marked the opening of the brand new Barcelona International Sailing Center, that will showcase itself with the Championship.

The South African”Race Ahead” team of Jim Asenathi and Roger Hudson are special. RaceAhead as a concept began at a time when extraordinary young sailing talents were emerging from impressive grass-roots sailing schools and clubs across South Africa.

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.

A patient morning was in order for the first race day of the 2012 470 World Championships to get underway as the sailors were kept postponed ashore waiting for wind. From early on, it was evident the scheduled start of 1200 hours was never going to happen.

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.

Race day 3 at the 2012 470 World Championships was a tense and enthralling day. Seven nations secured their right to be at the 2012 Olympic Games in the 470 Men, whilst six nations in the 470 Women continue to fight their way for the remaining five nation places.

The 2012 470 World Championships is the second of the two qualification events for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition with 7 slots available for the 470 men and 5 for the 470 women.

The Race Committee held the fleets ashore waiting for the wind to stabilize, but the sailors were still faced with very unsettled conditions on the first day of the final series.

Every race is crucial, but with only five races left in the 2012 470 World Championships, race day 5 was a crunch day as teams positioned themselves to make the medal race cut, and the points started to stack up amongst the 470 Women teams in the challenge for Olympic qualification.

On the penultimate day of racing at the 2012 470 World Championships, Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS) secured their third successive World Championship title, with their win in race 12 sealing victory for the pair.

Hannah Mills/Saskia Clark (GBR) win 470 Women Worlds, over France and Netherlands. Croatia and Austria secure places at Olympics. In 470 Men, Gold to Australia, Silver to France and Bronze to Croatia.

A spectacular final day at the 2012 470 World Championships in Barcelona wrapped up seven days of intense and closely fought racing. The final count was 154 teams from 42 nations competing, with the best of the best slinging it out until today’s final day.

Junior sailors Robert and Matthew Crawford (AUS) won the Open Pre-Worlds practice regatta after two wins in the only races sailed on the final day. Second were Paul Snow-Hansen/Jason Saunders (NZL) and third were Jo Aleh/Olivia Powrie (NZL).

The first international sailors have arrived in Fremantle to train on local waters ahead of the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships.

International rock superstars INXS will launch the Perth 2011 Worlds Festival with a one-off show in Fremantle on the first weekend of December.

It all comes down to one regatta for US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics athletes looking to clinch a U.S. Olympic Team spot.

In just two days, registration and measurement starts for the 470 men's event at the 2011 ISAF Sailing Worlds Championships in Perth, Australia.

Perth 2011 is planning a memorable start for the World Championships with a "Parade of Sail" that will showcase the supporting yacht clubs and the historic Swan River link between the capital city of Perth and its port city of Fremantle.

After a long winding journey in a parade of sail down the Swan River from Perth to Fremantle, the ISAF Flag was hoisted at sunset to the top of Fremantle’s Round House to mark the beginning of the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships.

US 470 Coach - Romain Bonnaud is calling the layline for the USTAG Men’s and Women’s teams training for the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championship.

The opening day of racing for the 470 men’s fleet at the 2011 Perth ISAF Sailing World Championships dawned sunny and almost windless, before picking up to deliver four races and four different race winners in light and shifty conditions – an early indicator of the depth of talent in the 470 fleet.

Day 2 of 470 racing at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships dawned wet and grey, before the weather demons took over completely to deliver rain, thunderstorms and severe weather warnings which forced the Race Committee to abandon racing for the day.

Whilst the leading teams in the yellow and blue fleets were celebrating hat tricks with three wins apiece, for others it was all about making the top 40 cut to the gold fleet and the chance of securing one of the nineteen slots on offer here in Perth to qualify their nation for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Patience and Bithell’s (GBR) dreams of dominating the gold fleet were sunk from the start of today's race 6 after a capsize off the start and penalty turns saw them cross the finish line in 28th.

Centre Course at Bather’s Bay was the host arena for the Men’s 470 gold and silver fleet racing today, providing fantastic access for spectators.

Anticipation was high in the boat park today as the top ten 470 Men teams prepared for the concluding Medal Race and the battle for podium places between four teams from four nations.

The opening day of the battle for 2011 470 World Championship supremacy in the women’s 470 event started today and was marked by strong winds, heavy rain and lightning.

The reigning 470 European Champions Tara Pacheco/Berta Betanzos from Spain sailed a stunner of a day to win both races 3 and 4 today out on Success Course area, and with it leap to the top of the overall leaderboard.

Shifty conditions were the order of the day for the 470 women’s teams, with some topsy turvy results the outcome on a tricky race day.

It might seem a strange partnership, toothbrushes and the Olympic 470 dinghy, but the humble toothbrush plays an important role in the boat’s spinnaker set up and handling.

Friday’s racing in the 470 Women’s fleet on Centre Course belonged to Brazil, as Martine Grael/Isabel Swan sailed a stunning two races to claim a race win and a 2nd and propel themselves up into the top 10 on the leaderboard after races 7 and 8.

A deciding day on the water for the forty eight women’s teams competing in the 470 event for 2011 470 World Championship glory, nation qualification to the Olympics and for many teams what was a selection event to determine who will carry their country flag on the start line of the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition.

With the top six teams all in with a shot at the medals and the points margins giving no guarantee of the gold medal to the Spanish, it was nailbiting.

The Medal Races for the Men's/Mixed and Women's events at the 2011 470 Junior Worlds are set to get underway at 1330 hours local time in Medemblik, The Netherlands

More than 20 teams from Australia, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Japan and Malaysia are attending the International 470 Class Clinic, which is taking place immediately before the 470 Junior World Championships in Medemblik, The Netherlands and run by world class coach Andreas Kosmatopoulos (GRE).

British teams are at the top of the Men’s and Women’s divisions after a wet and windy first day’s racing in Holland at the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships.

Racing at the 470 Junior World Championships kicks off on Friday 22 July, with 94 teams from 26 nations ready to contest the regatta in Medemblik, The Netherlands.

Winds gusting up to 28 knots tested the 92 teams to the limit in Medemblik on day two of the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships.

It was a tense morning waiting to see if there would be any racing for day three of the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships in Medemblik, Holland.

Much lighter winds brought a change of pace and a reshuffle of the pack in the women’s division at the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships in Medemblik, Holland.

A frustrating day of light winds and rain yielded just one race but plenty of leaderboard changes on day five of the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships in Holland. Italian teams won both the Men’s and Women’s heats today.

Day six of the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships in Holland and for the first time in a while the sunshine smiled on the 92 teams from around the world.

Despite some strong late challenges from British crews, Sweden and Germany held on to become the winners of the Delta Lloyd Junior 470 World Championships after two great Medal Races today in Medemblik, Holland.

Day 4 of racing at the 2010 470 Junior World Championships in Doha, Qatar delivered the best weather conditions of the Championship so far, which for many teams have translated to best performances.

The men/mixed fleet were up early this morning, ready for a scheduled race start of 0900 hours.

Japan's Saki Goto and Hiromi Nishiyama had a day that you could only dream about as they notched up three race wins out of four races - hat trick and some.

Ku Anas Ku Zamil of Malaysia declared yesterday that he was aiming for a podium finish with crew Mohamad Hafizzudin Mazelan at the 2010 470 Junior Worlds in Qatar.

Racing has started here in Doha. See the Twitter feeds and live tracking for latest updates. Races 1 and 2 for Men/Mixed and Race 1 for the Women now online via the Results page.

The sailors are ready, 40 brand new 470s are lined up in the boat park, the Championship has been officially opened and racing will get underway tomorrow, Friday 17 December, for the teams gathered in Doha, Qatar ready to do battle for the 2010 470 Junior World Championships.

Immediately before the 2010 470 Junior World Championships, the 470 Class will be running a Training Clinic, led by world-class coach and Olympian Andreas Kosmatopoulos (GRE).

From 16-22 December 2010, the 470 Junior World Championships will take place from the Doha Sailing Club in Doha, Qatar and represent the 2010 season-ending finale of the 470 Championship calendar.