This summer will be last time we see the Finn dinghy at the Olympic Games. In order to meet the directive from the International Olympic Committee for equal participation and events…
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Shirley Robertson on why offshore racing should be in the Paris Olympics
With just three years until the 2024 Olympics take place in Paris, the Olympic sailing classes for the 2024 Games are yet to be confirmed. This week the International Olympic…
2020 Olympics: Extreme heat and humidity will pose a huge sailing challenge
This year’s pre-Olympics in Enoshima, Japan, starkly illustrated for me the reality of being on the water in extreme hot and humid conditions. One day we saw a temperature of…
First sailing medals of Rio Olympics decided in men’s RS:X with gold and silver secured a day early
The first sailing medals of the 2016 Olympic Games have been decided, without the final medal races in the men’s RS:X windsurfing even being sailed. Defending Olympic champion Dorian van Rijsselberghe…
British sailors in five medal positions at Rio Olympics after day of ‘survival conditions’
British sailors had one of their best days yet at the Rio sailing Olympics on Thursday. On a day when the Finns and 470s were battling in big waves on the…
Who’s who at the Olympics – we look a some of the hopefuls and wildcards in each class
Pollution, Zika epidemic, Brazil’s president impeached, athletes robbed at gunpoint – the preparations for the Olympic Games in Rio have been marred by controversy. Part of the challenge for the…
How to follow the Rio 2016 Sailing Olympics
For the 380 sailing athletes competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, a medal symbolises more than their skills; it is a reflection of the single-minded, obsessive nature that is required…
Pollution in Rio spoiling the sailing Olympics? Skip Novak says: ‘This is Brazil; just enjoy the carnival’
I know Rio well enough. We stopped there in the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1978. That was the year many of the competitors – and the security guards,…
Windsurfing Back in Olympics
Kiteboarding is out and windsurfing back in for the 2020 Games
Ainslie announced as flag bearer for Olympics closing ceremony
Gold medallist Ben Ainslie has been asked to carry the Union flag during the London 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony
Olympics beach rat wrap
My time as a Weymouth Olympics beach rat had some failures but if there's one thing I can be proud of...
Weymouth Olympics: come while stocks last
This has been one of the most memorable sailing experiences I've ever had. Come and see it for yourself
Olympics Medal Count Prospects Taking Shape – UPDATE
Relief, tension and despair across the fleets after the medal race cut was made in several classes
Watching the Olympics from shore
Here's a suggestion of a great walk or bike ride with great views of the Portland Harbour race course
Visiting Weymouth sailing Olympics? Read our FAQs – UPDATED
Thinking about visiting the sailing Olympics in Weymouth, or wondering if it would be worth it? Read our answers here
Visiting Weymouth Olympics by yacht
Yachts have been getting close views of the racing but visitor berths are only available after this weekend
Olympics: visitors fewer than expected
Visitor numbers at the sailing Olympics are lower than anticipated. But who expected mega crowds for sailing?
Sailing Olympics – Big Wednesday
And prospects of bigger Thursday and Friday. As the front approaches the pressure builds in Weymouth
Olympics: Goodison’s tears of pain
Britain's Paul Goodison is suffering a back injury and admits "my body is in a lot of trouble"
A brilliant day at the sailing Olympics
A day trip to Weymouth is a very special way to see the sailing Olympics. And you don't need a ticket