SYDNEY, Sept 24 (Reuters) – An Indian sailor injured in a solo round-the-world race has been rescued, the Indian Navy said on Monday, after Australian authorities said a French ship was nearing his storm-damaged yacht off Australia’s west coast. The sailor, Abhilash Tomy, called for emergency...
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Australian, British and Brazilian sailors conquer at Para World Sailing Championships
Australian, British and Brazilian competitors clinched gold at the Para World Sailing Championships as the regatta drew to a close in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA.
After five days of competition in variable breeze, Matt Bugg (AUS) snapped up gold after the first ever 2.4 Norlin OD Medal Race, Will Street and Jonathan Currell (GBR) won a close RS Venture Connect Final and Christopher Symonds (AUS) and Ana Paula Marques (BRA) grabbed gold in the Men’s and Women’s Hansa 303.
Saturday’s final day...
Strong breeze puts an early end to penultimate day at Para Worlds
Lake Michigan showed a different side on Friday as strong winds whipped up just off of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA at the Para World Sailing Championships.
After days of light, challenging breeze, gusts of up to 35 knots were recorded on the racing areas as a decision was made just before 12:00 to cancel the day of racing.
Saturday is the final day of the competition at the Championships and the medals will be decided.
The 2.4 Norlin OD will sail their first ever Medal Race and as Damien Seguin...