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Rio 2016 - More from the Niteroi with the Mens and Womens 470

by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com NZL on 12 Aug 2016
Paul Snow-Hansen and Dan Willcox sailing in 3-4 metre swells and 25kt winds on Day 4 of the 2016 Summer Olympics Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Second image gallery from the Niteroi course where the Mens and Womens 470 had a complete contrast to the light winds and vague shifts of Guanabara Bay on their first day of racing on Tuesday.

With 3-4 metre Atlantic rollers and 20-25ktwinds the 470 sailors had their hands full.

Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie on top of the swell chads Nadja Horowitz and Ana Luiza Barbachan (CHI) in race 4 of the Womens 470 sailed in 3-4 metre Atlantic swells and 20-25kt winds - 2016 Olympics © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie on top of the swell chads Nadja Horowitz and Ana Luiza Barbachan (CHI) in race 4 of the Womens 470 sailed in 3-4 metre Atlantic swells and 20-25kt winds - 2016 Olympics © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Paul Snow-Hansen and Dan Willcox, and Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie tune up before the start of racing in the mens and Women 470 sailing in 3-4 metre swells and 25kt winds on Day 4 of the 2016 Summer Olympics © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Paul Snow-Hansen and Dan Willcox, and Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie tune up before the start of racing in the mens and Women 470 sailing in 3-4 metre swells and 25kt winds on Day 4 of the 2016 Summer Olympics © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


The Swedish mens crew launch in the 20-25kts winds and 3-4 metre Atlantic Ocean swells heading for the finish of Race 3 of the Mens 470, 2016 Olympics © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
The Swedish mens crew launch in the 20-25kts winds and 3-4 metre Atlantic Ocean swells heading for the finish of Race 3 of the Mens 470, 2016 Olympics © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark (GBR) hang on to cross the finish line - race 4 Womens 470, 2016 Olympics © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark (GBR) hang on to cross the finish line - race 4 Womens 470, 2016 Olympics © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


470 crews from USA, Argentina and Spain soon after the start of Race 3 of the Mens 470 © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
470 crews from USA, Argentina and Spain soon after the start of Race 3 of the Mens 470 © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie head for the finish line of Race 4 - Summer Olympics - Womens 470 © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie head for the finish line of Race 4 - Summer Olympics - Womens 470 © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie head upwind in the lead in Race 3 - Summer Olympics - Womens 470 © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie head upwind in the lead in Race 3 - Summer Olympics - Womens 470 © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Japanese Womens 470 crew lie in second overall - Day 4 - August 2016 060 © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Japanese Womens 470 crew lie in second overall - Day 4 - August 2016 060 © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Sime Fantela and Igor Marenic (CRO) lead the Mens 470 after four races - 2016 Olympic regatta © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Sime Fantela and Igor Marenic (CRO) lead the Mens 470 after four races - 2016 Olympic regatta © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Matt Belcher and Will Ryan (AUS) launch on the final leg to the finish - Day 2 Mens 470 © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Matt Belcher and Will Ryan (AUS) launch on the final leg to the finish - Day 2 Mens 470 © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz




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