Sailing
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Finland claims sailing gold thanks to near-perfect final day
Sailing
11 July 2019
NAPOLI, Italy – Finland captured gold in mixed fleet racing Friday thanks to a near-perfect performance on the final day of the Napoli 2019 sailing competition at iconic Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia, in the Bay of Naples. Mixed fleet was the lone sailing event scheduled at the 30thSummer Universiade as the sport […]
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Gold for Australia in WUC Sailing
Championships
6 September 2018
Bronze medal for France’s all-women crew CHERBOURG — After a game of cat and mouse between France and Australia through the last few days, it was eventually the Australians that succeeded in winning the World University Sailing Championship 2018 in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. With this gold medal finish, Australia keeps its title of World University Champion, having […]
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French flair, Australian consistency lead WUC Sailing
Championships
5 September 2018
China moves into contention in 5th place CHERBOURG — The top 11 teams that qualified for the Golden Circle took each other on through 5 rounds in the natural harbour of Cherbourg, France as the World University Sailing Championship moved into the latter stages of competition. With winds averaging 10-12 knots, it was the […]
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Australia qualify in top spot at WUC Sailing
Championships
4 September 2018
11 teams qualify for the Golden Circle CHERBOURG — The last day of qualification for the World University Sailing Championship was a frenetic one for the 19 crews in competition. With winds at about 15 knots in the beautiful natural harbour of the Normandy region, there was virtually no time-out with 9 run rounds to […]
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Spain sail into lead at Cherbourg
Sailing
2 September 2018
Hosts France and Australia in top 3, after 2 days CHERBOURG — The weather was nearly perfect, for an ideal weekend of sailing off the coast of Cherbourg, France. The stunning French harbour is hosting the 3rd edition of the World University Sailing Championships and competition got underway on Saturday 1 September, for the 10 […]
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Unexpected guest highlights WUC Sailing opening
Championships
1 September 2018
CHERBOURG, FRANCE – Under a radiant Friday night sunset on “the Green Beach” of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, the opening ceremony of the 2018 World University Sailing Championship heralded in the event’s third consecutive edition. The lively ceremony was marked by the presence of an unexpected and distinguished guest. After each of the 10 délégations marched at the parade […]
