2022 European Chapionship
Golden end of Kiel Week regatta
The final day of Kiel Week once again reflected the past nine days of racing. The conditions varied from calm in the morning - with a corresponding delay in the…
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3 bullets and still leading the Nacra 17: Tita/Banti
Subtropical strong wind at Kiel Week's Friday A show of strength by Olympic champions Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti dominated the Nacra 17 competition at Kiel Week on Friday (24…
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Brilliant Thursday opens Olympic part of Kiel Week
At the belated start of the second part of Kiel Week, the leading positions in the eight Olympic disciplines are internationally mixed. After a fantastic sailing Thursday (June 23) with…
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Nacra 17 has been selected for the 2028 LA Olympics!
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Nacra Sailing and the International Nacra 17 Class Association welcome interested parties to become licensed Nacra 17 builders. We are seeking excellent boatbuilders to join our existing builders to help…
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Game on at French Olympic Week
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The Paris 2024 Quad Begins – New Teams, Old Team, New Sails, Foiling On
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Rudder System Upgrades to Debut in Palma
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Aailing Aarhus, International 49er Class Association and International Nacra 17 Class Association are pleased to invite the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes to Aarhus for the 2022 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championship from July 1 to 10 in 2022.
The championship will be situated in Aarhus International Sailing Center in Aarhus Yacht Harbour close to the city centre, while racing will take place in the Bay of Aarhus only a few nautical miles east of the harbour. Learn more about the venue and facilities on www.aisc.dk/.
Aarhus:
Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark located on the eastern shore of Jutland approximately 187 kilometers northwest of Copenhagen. Aarhus offers both great experiences and quality of life. Whether you are into beautiful natural surroundings or a big-city getaway, you will find a wide array of possibilities for pampering, entertainment, mindfulness and connecting with a unique community in the Aarhus Region.
The Aarhus region holds amazing natural scenery as far as the eye can see. Festivals, that are known both nationally and internationally. Culture, where museums, attractions and architecture break the boundaries as well as hygge, Vikings and abundances of activities both inside and outside.
Aarhus dates back to at least the late 8th century and among the oldest cities in Denmark. It was founded as a harbor settlement at the mouth of Aarhus River and quickly became a trade hub. The first Christian church was built here around the year 900 and later in the Viking Age the town was fortified with defensive ramparts.
Find out more and discover the city on www.visitaarhusregion.com
Did you know that Aarhus has been named the 3rd most sustainable city in the world?
According to Global Destination Sustainability Index Aarhus has been named the 3rd most sustainable city in the world Global Destination Sustainability Index – see the top 20 cities here.
Sustainable events will take place before, during and after the event – among other things a beach clean event. More to come on the Sailing Aarhus Facebook site.
Event program: Friday 1 July 0900 – 1800 Registration/Nacra Inspection Saturday 2 July 0900 – 1800 Registration/49er Inspection 1900 Nacra 17 Class Open Forum Sunday 3 July 0900 – 1800 Registration/Inspection 1900 49er Class Open Forum Day 0 – Monday 4 July 0900 – 1100 Registration/Inspection 1300 Practice Races 1730 Competitors Briefing 1800 Opening Ceremony Day 1 – Tuesday 5 July 1100 Qualifying Series Races Day 2 – Wednesday 6 July 1100 Qualifying Series Races Day 3 – Thursday 7 July 1100 Qualifying Series Races Day 4 – Friday 8 July 1100 Final Series Races Day 5 – Saturday 9 July 1100 Final Series Races Day 6 – Sunday 10 July 1000 Final Series Races / Medal Races Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony as soon as possible after the Medal Races 6.2 On Sunday 10 July there will be no warning signal after 1400 for those taking part in the Final Series Races and after 1800 for those taking part in the Medal Races.
Media, journalists, photographers and TV crews are very welcome in Aarhus for the 2022 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 European Championship.
For access to our press zone you need a media accreditation. Media accreditation is strictly reserved for media professionals (print, photo, radio, television, film, news agencies and online media or sailing organizations).
To get a media accreditation reach out to Sailing Aarhus press manager Jannik Friis by mail: jannik@sailing-aarhus.dk. The deadline for media accreditation is June 20 2022.
