49er - USA
Tim WADLOW and Pete SPAULDING (USA) competing in race 8 of the Double-handed Dinghy Open - 49er event, 20 August, 2004 Olympic Sailing Competition, Athens, Greece.
Photo from ISAF
Friday, August 20, 2004
Laser showdown: Going for the Gold on Sunday
Will Brazilian Robert Scheidt, reclaim the Gold medal which he lost to Ben Ainslie in 2000? The 7 time world champ looks like he should do it but it will be a good hard fight.
French sailor Felix Pruvot in the Olympic Laser event.
Photographer: ISAF
Will Brazilian Robert Scheidt, reclaim the Gold medal which he lost to Ben Ainslie in 2000? The 7 time world champ looks like he should do it but it will be a good hard fight.
French sailor Felix Pruvot in the Olympic Laser event.
Photographer: ISAF
Nuzum and Abdullah to Race for Medals in Saturday’s Finals at Olympic Regatta
SCHINIAS, Greece – The men’s double sculls tandem of
Henry Nuzum (Chapel Hill, N.C.) and Aquil Abdullah
(Washington, D.C.) will race for a medal on Saturday,
the first day of finals of the Olympic rowing competition
at the Schinias Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Center.
Photos by Ed Hewitt.
SCHINIAS, Greece – The men’s double sculls tandem of
Henry Nuzum (Chapel Hill, N.C.) and Aquil Abdullah
(Washington, D.C.) will race for a medal on Saturday,
the first day of finals of the Olympic rowing competition
at the Schinias Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Center.
Photos by Ed Hewitt.
Yngling Olympic Gold goes to Great Britain
British team Shirley Robertson, Sarah Webb and Sarah Ayton sailed for Gold and victory. Kudos!
British team Shirley Robertson, Sarah Webb and Sarah Ayton sailed for Gold and victory. Kudos!
Thursday, August 19, 2004
470 Sailing. Olympic Gold for Sofia and Emilia.
Greek sailors Sofia Bekatorou and Emilia Tsoufla made their country proud today by winning the Gold medal in the Women's 470. They made history and claimed the Gold by crossing the finish line at 16:20 in race 10.
Photos from Sofia and Emilia's site.
Greek sailors Sofia Bekatorou and Emilia Tsoufla made their country proud today by winning the Gold medal in the Women's 470. They made history and claimed the Gold by crossing the finish line at 16:20 in race 10.
Photos from Sofia and Emilia's site.
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Meet the Boats. The International 470.
Specifications
Length Overall
15' 5"(4.7 m)
Length Waterline
14' 7"(4.4 m)
Beam
5' 6"(1.68 m)
Draft
6"(.5 m)
Weight
264 lbs(120 kb)
Total Sail Area
137 sq. ft.(12.7 sq. m)
Dessiné en 1963 par André CORNU, le 470 est né en France, à Quiberon. Son succès fut si populaire à travers le monde qu’il devint série olympique en 1976 pour les hommes, en 1988 pour les femmes.Aujourd’hui 35 000 "quat'sept"470 naviguent dans 50 pays.
Les français les plus prestigieux se sont succédés sur ce bateau et ont remporté de nombreuses victoires internationales. Que faut il de plus à un bateau? Le 470 est l'essence même du dériveur.
The 470 was designed in 1963 by the André Cornu, as a modern fiberglass planing dinghy. The boat should appeal to sailors of different size and age. This formula was right, and the boat spread around the world. In 1969 the class was given international status and it has been an Olympic class since 1976. In 1988 the first Olylmpic Womens event was sailed, naturally in the 470.
The 470 is equipped with spinnaker and trapeze, which makes sailing a real teamwork. The 470 is not difficult, but to be competitive, everything should be mastered to perfection. Tactically the boat is demanding as speed differences are small and fleets are usually big.
To sail the 470 a good physical health is enough, strength is not crucial. The competitive crew weight is 110 - 145 kg. This makes it ideal for both women and men. On the national level there are a log of sailors outside this weight range who enjoy racing the 470.
Photos from 470 Asitalia.
International 470 Home.
Specifications
Length Overall
15' 5"(4.7 m)
Length Waterline
14' 7"(4.4 m)
Beam
5' 6"(1.68 m)
Draft
6"(.5 m)
Weight
264 lbs(120 kb)
Total Sail Area
137 sq. ft.(12.7 sq. m)
Dessiné en 1963 par André CORNU, le 470 est né en France, à Quiberon. Son succès fut si populaire à travers le monde qu’il devint série olympique en 1976 pour les hommes, en 1988 pour les femmes.Aujourd’hui 35 000 "quat'sept"470 naviguent dans 50 pays.
Les français les plus prestigieux se sont succédés sur ce bateau et ont remporté de nombreuses victoires internationales. Que faut il de plus à un bateau? Le 470 est l'essence même du dériveur.
The 470 was designed in 1963 by the André Cornu, as a modern fiberglass planing dinghy. The boat should appeal to sailors of different size and age. This formula was right, and the boat spread around the world. In 1969 the class was given international status and it has been an Olympic class since 1976. In 1988 the first Olylmpic Womens event was sailed, naturally in the 470.
The 470 is equipped with spinnaker and trapeze, which makes sailing a real teamwork. The 470 is not difficult, but to be competitive, everything should be mastered to perfection. Tactically the boat is demanding as speed differences are small and fleets are usually big.
To sail the 470 a good physical health is enough, strength is not crucial. The competitive crew weight is 110 - 145 kg. This makes it ideal for both women and men. On the national level there are a log of sailors outside this weight range who enjoy racing the 470.
Photos from 470 Asitalia.
International 470 Home.
Meet the Finn. Not a guy from Finland but the boat.
Finn in action downunder.
More Oz action.
The Call of Hawaii.
Look at her plane!
Surf action.
Il Finn è stato progettato nel 1949 dal Finlandese Rickard Sarby ed è classe Olimpica ininterrottamente dal 1952.
The Finn dinghy first competed in the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki as the men's single-handed discipline. The boat was deigned by Rickard Sarby.
Specifications
Length
14' 9"(4.54m)
Beam
4' 11"(1.25m)
Weight
319lbs(144.7kgs)
Sail area
110 ft2(10m2)
Photos from International Finn Association
Finn in action downunder.
More Oz action.
The Call of Hawaii.
Look at her plane!
Surf action.
Il Finn è stato progettato nel 1949 dal Finlandese Rickard Sarby ed è classe Olimpica ininterrottamente dal 1952.
The Finn dinghy first competed in the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki as the men's single-handed discipline. The boat was deigned by Rickard Sarby.
Specifications
Length
14' 9"(4.54m)
Beam
4' 11"(1.25m)
Weight
319lbs(144.7kgs)
Sail area
110 ft2(10m2)
Photos from International Finn Association
Meet the Boats. 1st up. The Europe Dinghy
Photo by Mikko Brummer
The most exciting singlehanded sailing class for men and women under 170 lbs. The Europe is a fast growing class in the US, and the only singlehanded women's boat in the Olympics.
Photo by Mikko Brummer
The most exciting singlehanded sailing class for men and women under 170 lbs. The Europe is a fast growing class in the US, and the only singlehanded women's boat in the Olympics.
Thursday, August 05, 2004
US Sailing Team arrives in Athens for the Olympics.
Sailing’s 2004 Olympians:
Meg Gaillard - Europe Dinghy.
Kevin Hall - Finn.
Paul Foerster and Kevin Burnham - 470 Men’s event.
Katie McDowell and Isabelle Kinsolving 470 Women’s event.
Tim Wadlow and Pete Spaulding - 49er.
Mark Mendelblatt - Laser.
Peter Wells - Mistral Men’s event.
Lanee Butler Beashel - Mistral Women’s event.
Paul Cayard and Phil Trinter - Star.
John Lovell and Charlie Ogletree - Tornado.
Carol Cronin, Liz Filter and Nancy Haberland - Yngling.
Complete bio information for each athlete, along with
detailed information on each event, is available here.
Sailing’s 2004 Olympians:
Meg Gaillard - Europe Dinghy.
Kevin Hall - Finn.
Paul Foerster and Kevin Burnham - 470 Men’s event.
Katie McDowell and Isabelle Kinsolving 470 Women’s event.
Tim Wadlow and Pete Spaulding - 49er.
Mark Mendelblatt - Laser.
Peter Wells - Mistral Men’s event.
Lanee Butler Beashel - Mistral Women’s event.
Paul Cayard and Phil Trinter - Star.
John Lovell and Charlie Ogletree - Tornado.
Carol Cronin, Liz Filter and Nancy Haberland - Yngling.
Complete bio information for each athlete, along with
detailed information on each event, is available here.
Olympics 2004 Sailing Schedule
There will be eleven sailing events in the 2004 Olympic Games. Four will be for men; four will be for women; and three will be “open”, i.e. events where men and women compete together. The Sailing events will take place at the Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre from 14 to 28 August 2004.
14 August 2004
470 - Men and Women
Finn - Men
Yngling - Women
15 August 2004
470 - Men and Women
Europe - Women
Finn - Men
Laser -Open
Mistral - Men and Women
Yngling - Women
16 August 2004
470 - Men and Women
49er - Open
Europe - Women
Finn - Men
Laser -Open
Yngling - Women
17 August 2004
Europe - Women
Mistral - Men and Women
Laser -Open
18 August 2004
470 - Men and Women
49er - Open
Finn - Men
Yngling – Women
19 August 2004
470 - Men and Women
Europe - Women
Finn – Men
Laser -Open
Mistral - Men and Women
Yngling – Women
20 August 2004
49er - Open
Europe - Women
Laser -Open
21 August 2004
470 - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Men and Women
Finn - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Men
Yngling - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Women
Mistral - Men and Women
Star - Men
Tornado - Open
22 August 2004
Europe - Final Race & Medal Ceremony – Women
Laser - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Open
49er - Open
Star - Men
Tornado - Open
23 August 2004
Mistral - Men and Women
Star - Men
Tornado - Open
24 August 2004
49er – Open
25 August 2004
Mistral - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Men and Women
Star - Men
Tornado - Open
26 August 2004
49er - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Open
Star - Men
Tornado - Open
28 August 2004
Star - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Men
Tornado - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Open
There will be eleven sailing events in the 2004 Olympic Games. Four will be for men; four will be for women; and three will be “open”, i.e. events where men and women compete together. The Sailing events will take place at the Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre from 14 to 28 August 2004.
14 August 2004
470 - Men and Women
Finn - Men
Yngling - Women
15 August 2004
470 - Men and Women
Europe - Women
Finn - Men
Laser -Open
Mistral - Men and Women
Yngling - Women
16 August 2004
470 - Men and Women
49er - Open
Europe - Women
Finn - Men
Laser -Open
Yngling - Women
17 August 2004
Europe - Women
Mistral - Men and Women
Laser -Open
18 August 2004
470 - Men and Women
49er - Open
Finn - Men
Yngling – Women
19 August 2004
470 - Men and Women
Europe - Women
Finn – Men
Laser -Open
Mistral - Men and Women
Yngling – Women
20 August 2004
49er - Open
Europe - Women
Laser -Open
21 August 2004
470 - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Men and Women
Finn - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Men
Yngling - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Women
Mistral - Men and Women
Star - Men
Tornado - Open
22 August 2004
Europe - Final Race & Medal Ceremony – Women
Laser - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Open
49er - Open
Star - Men
Tornado - Open
23 August 2004
Mistral - Men and Women
Star - Men
Tornado - Open
24 August 2004
49er – Open
25 August 2004
Mistral - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Men and Women
Star - Men
Tornado - Open
26 August 2004
49er - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Open
Star - Men
Tornado - Open
28 August 2004
Star - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Men
Tornado - Final Race & Medal Ceremony - Open
Wednesday, August 04, 2004
2 Ozzies rowing. Rowing Pic.
Amber Halliday and Sally Causby from Team Australia.
Photo comes from Rowing Australia.
Amber Halliday and Sally Causby from Team Australia.
Photo comes from Rowing Australia.
Saturday, July 17, 2004
The Girls of Summer. Canadian 470 Olympic Sailors
Jen Provan and Nikola Girke are going for the Gold in Athens. They fly high in the 470 dinghy.
Jen Provan and Nikola Girke are going for the Gold in Athens. They fly high in the 470 dinghy.
Friday, July 16, 2004
Windsurfing Championships in San Francisco!
Come on down to Crissy Field on Saturday and watch the finals of the US National Windsurfing Championships.
Come on down to Crissy Field on Saturday and watch the finals of the US National Windsurfing Championships.
Anti-Shark Surfboard
That's what the boys down under are working on.
The board sends out an electronic pulse that plays with the shark's snout. Read here.
Photo: (AFP/File/Torsten Blackwood)
That's what the boys down under are working on.
The board sends out an electronic pulse that plays with the shark's snout. Read here.
Photo: (AFP/File/Torsten Blackwood)
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Drink recipe of the week. The sounds of samba...Brazilian Bombshell
Setting: The music of Monica Salmaso melts across the air of the lanai. The sun sinks into the azure waters of the Pacific. You reach for this drink. Saúde!
Ice Cubes
3/4 fl oz (20 ml) of cachaça (Brazilian firewater!)
1 1/2 fl oz (45 ml) of silver tequila
1 1/2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
3/4 fl oz (20 ml) of Rose's Lime juice
1/4 cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) of pineapple juice
Chill a steamed cocktail glass in the freezer. Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice and all of the ingredients. Cover and shake the beejeezers out of it. Strain into the chilled glass and drink at once. Warning!!! This drink is addictive.
Setting: The music of Monica Salmaso melts across the air of the lanai. The sun sinks into the azure waters of the Pacific. You reach for this drink. Saúde!
Ice Cubes
3/4 fl oz (20 ml) of cachaça (Brazilian firewater!)
1 1/2 fl oz (45 ml) of silver tequila
1 1/2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
3/4 fl oz (20 ml) of Rose's Lime juice
1/4 cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) of pineapple juice
Chill a steamed cocktail glass in the freezer. Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice and all of the ingredients. Cover and shake the beejeezers out of it. Strain into the chilled glass and drink at once. Warning!!! This drink is addictive.
Monday, July 12, 2004
Sunday, July 11, 2004
Thursday, July 08, 2004
Boater's Cocktail
I'm a sailor who spends a fair amount of time in Hawaii. The thing about sailors is we love to drink. There is nothing better after a day of being gently blown across the Pakipika than to land ashore and have a cool refreshing tropical drink on the lanai.
Mai Tai
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Pineapple juice
6 tblsp Sweet and sour
3 tblsp Light rum (I use Hana Bay Rum which is good and inexpensive, plus I like to support the local economy.)
3 tblsp Gold rum (Hana Bay)
3 tblsp Orange Curacao
2 tblsp Dark rum (Hana Bay)
Crushed Ice
Mixing instructions:
Mix first 6 ingredients in pitcher. Fill glasses with ice. Pour rum mixture over. Garnish with pineapple wedges, if desired.
Mahalo
I'm a sailor who spends a fair amount of time in Hawaii. The thing about sailors is we love to drink. There is nothing better after a day of being gently blown across the Pakipika than to land ashore and have a cool refreshing tropical drink on the lanai.
Mai Tai
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Pineapple juice
6 tblsp Sweet and sour
3 tblsp Light rum (I use Hana Bay Rum which is good and inexpensive, plus I like to support the local economy.)
3 tblsp Gold rum (Hana Bay)
3 tblsp Orange Curacao
2 tblsp Dark rum (Hana Bay)
Crushed Ice
Mixing instructions:
Mix first 6 ingredients in pitcher. Fill glasses with ice. Pour rum mixture over. Garnish with pineapple wedges, if desired.
Mahalo
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