Sailing

Bronze medal for France’s all-women crew CHERBOURG — After a game of cat and mouse between France and Australia through the last few days, it was eventually the Australians that succeeded in winning the World University Sailing Championship 2018 in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.   With this gold medal finish, Australia keeps its title of World University Champion, having  […]

China moves into contention in 5th place CHERBOURG — The top 11 teams that qualified for the Golden Circle took each other on through 5 rounds in the natural harbour of Cherbourg, France as the World University Sailing Championship moved into the latter stages of competition.    With winds averaging 10-12 knots, it was the […]

11 teams qualify for the Golden Circle  CHERBOURG — The last day of qualification for the World University Sailing Championship was a frenetic one for the 19 crews in competition. With winds at about 15 knots in the beautiful natural harbour of the Normandy region, there was virtually no time-out with 9 run rounds to […]

CHERBOURG, FRANCE – Under a radiant Friday night sunset on “the Green Beach” of  Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, the opening ceremony of the 2018 World University Sailing Championship heralded in the event’s third consecutive edition. The lively ceremony was marked by the presence of an unexpected and distinguished guest.      After each of the 10 délégations marched at the parade […]

The northwestern French city of Cherbourg welcomes the world’s finest university sailors for the 2018 FISU World University Sailing Championship this summer,  from the 1-5 September. The Organising Committee is ready to welcome a maximum of 40 teams competing on one of the 20 J80 regatta boats.     Following two very successful events in […]