Beijing 2008 - New Olympic Format

 At the 2008 Olympic Sailing Competition a new Olympic Format will be used for the first time - the Medal Race format. Beijing 2008 - New Olympic Format - read more

Olympic Classes

 A total of 400 athletes will compete in 11 Olympic events. Have a look at the Olympic Classes for dinghies, keelboats, multihulls and surfboards.  Olympic Classes - read more

Sailing at the Olympics - a short history

 In effect, the sport of `sailing' made its debut in the modern Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000, but this is because it was the first Olympic sport to make a name change. Sailing at the Olympics - a short history - read more

History of women in the Olympic Sailing Competition

 Whilst women have participated in the Olympic Sailing Competitions from the early days of the Olympics, it was not until the 1988 Olympic Games that a specific women’s event was included on the sailing programme. History of women in the Olympic Sailing Competition - read more

Olympic Games 2004 in Athens

 The Modern Olympic Games return to their roots in August 2004. The Athens 2004 Olympic Games Sailing Competition will take place from 14 - 28 August 2004. Olympic Games 2004 in Athens - read more