Italy triumph in 2019 Optiworlds team racing
ITALY cemented their status as the team to watch at this year’s Optiworlds with a euphoric win over Thailand during Friday’s team racing finals. The Italians sailed to victory in a nail-biting climax which saw their south-east Asian opponents battling to
Dramatic weather forces fleet recall during youth sailing finals
HEAVY squalls, a fleet recall and dive-bombing seagulls combined to create a dramatic day on the water for young sailors competing in the 2019 Optimist World Championship. Winds reached up to 26 knots and rain pelted down on Saturday during the
Tensions were high during Optiworlds’ final day of qualifiers
COMPETITION was fierce on the water on Wednesday as the young sailors stepped up their game during the third and final day of qualifying races in the 2019 Optimist World Championship. Italy’s Marco Gradoni, 15, wrestled the lead from Malta’s Richard
High winds make for tough competition on day two of the 2019 Optiworlds
CONDITIONS were tough but spirits remained high during the second day of racing in the 2019 Optimist World Championship. The 257 participating sailors battled strong gusts and punishing waves on Tuesday as Antigua’s famous trade winds made their presence felt on
Championships declared officially open
FLAGS representing every corner of the globe transformed the streets of English Harbour into a kaleidoscope of colour for the opening parade of the 2019 Optimist World Championship. Pride and patriotism filled the air as 257 young sailors from 65 participating
2019 Optimist World Championship
The countdown is on for the 2019 Optimist World Championship being staged in Antigua for the first time in its history from July 6-16. Young sailors from across the globe are preparing to go head to head on the water in
