by Jonathan Lobert | Dec 28, 2023 | Sailing, Regattas & Olympic Games
With the arrival of foils, Olympic sailing has entered a new era. And if there is one boat that perfectly embodies this technological revolution, it is the Nacra 17: a mixed-gender catamaran that is fast, physical, and spectacular, a true symbol of modern sailing. In...
by Jonathan Lobert | Dec 18, 2023 | Sailing, Regattas & Olympic Games
If you spend time around sailing clubs, you have surely seen this iconic dinghy in boat parks and hangars: the 470. A historic, demanding, elegant, and highly educational boat, it has long been a pillar of Olympic sailing. With Paris 2024, the 470 enters a new era: it...
by Jonathan Lobert | Dec 13, 2023 | Sailing, Regattas & Olympic Games
You have surely already seen these silhouettes skimming above the water, pulled by a large wing, almost weightless. This spectacular discipline makes its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games: Kite Foil. A unique blend of speed, flight, and precision, kite foiling is...
by Jonathan Lobert | Dec 6, 2023 | Sailing, Regattas & Olympic Games
It was impossible to miss it: foiling has revolutionized all water sports. Olympic windsurfing was no exception, and the arrival of the IQFoil marks a major turning point for the Paris 2024 Games. Faster, more physical, and more spectacular, this discipline is...
by Jonathan Lobert | Nov 8, 2023 | Sailing, Regattas & Olympic Games
ILCA dinghies (formerly known as the Laser) are the most widely sailed boats in the world. Simple, demanding, technical, and perfectly fair, they have been the absolute reference in Olympic sailing for more than 25 years. Whether you are a passionate sailor, a regular...
by Jonathan Lobert | Nov 8, 2023 | Sailing, Regattas & Olympic Games
Fast, technical, and demanding, these double-handed skiffs deliver intense racing where synchronization, balance, and mastery are pushed to their absolute limits. Let’s take a closer look at what makes these boats true symbols of speed and adrenaline on international...
