On 11 March 2011 the north east of Japan was hit by an Earthquake and Tsunami. The Japanese sailing community was left devastated but there is now room for optimism thanks to some excellent work by JSAF with the operation to rebuild Japanese sailing well underway.
MNAs now have until 1 March to submit their applications for the ISAF Athlete Participation Programme. http://www.isafyouthworlds.com/editions/2011/35393.php
The deadline for applications to the ISAF Athlete Participation Programme at the 2011 ISAF Youth Worlds is 16 February – contact the secretariat for more information. http://www.isafyouthworlds.com/news/34882.php
Don’t forget to submit your Equipment Reservation Form for the 2011 ISAF Youth Worlds in Croatia. The deadline is 31 January 2011. All the forms can be found here – http://www.facebook.com/pages/ISAF-Youth-Worlds/183683364983471
Check out the new ISAF Youth Worlds Facebook page and get the latest updates as we build up to Croatia 2011. http://www.facebook.com/pages/ISAF-Youth-Worlds/183683364983471
In their first regatta sailing a catamaran, the boys from Bahrain, Al Naar Faisal and Daoud Abdulla are the epitome of the catchphrase ‘living the dream’
After the scheduled lay day, Wednesday dawned with another hot and hazy day. Most classes managed at least one race in wind ranging from 5 – 9 knots before the land started to cool and the sea breeze shut down again.
