British Gimson and Burnett Shine (again) in Nacra17 at French Olympic Week
The final day of the 56th French Olympic Week in Hyères delivered action-packed Medal Races for the skiff and foiling catamaran fleets, under a steady 10–12 knot easterly and lively waves. After a week that tested sailors across every weather condition — including a fierce Mistral — it was the USA, Belgium, and Great Britain […]
“You only get it here” – Epic Mistral baptises the next Olympic generation in Hyères
Day 3 “This was my first time in the Mistral, I like strong winds, but…it got crazy!” – Roos Wind “It was epic, just survival conditions – and the Ilca 6 are still out there!” – Nicholas Halliday “You know it’s gonna hurt like a m0£%@$*%£@!#, but you’ve just got to send it.” – Anna […]
Online Alert: Hyères Demands Patience Before the Mistral with Sunset Finish
The action all came in a flurry at the end of one of those days on the Med that are good for sunbathing but bad for racing. The Nacra 17s finished their third race just before the sun went down. With the most racing of the day, the shape of the 470, FX and Nacra 17 fleets began to look a little clearer, but […]
“Best day ever” as French Olympic Week sets sail in Hyères
Day 1 729 competitors 56 nations All 10 fleets on the water – 31 races Next Olympic generation shining The 56th edition of French Olympic Week (Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères – Toulon Provence Méditerranée) began in classic Côte d’Azur conditions as 729 competitors from 56 nations started six days of racing. All ten fleets […]
