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| 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games | ||
| Date | 28 Jul - 11 Aug | |
| Location |
Weymouth and Portland
ENGLAND , United Kingdom |
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| Event Type | ||
| Invited Class | 470 (Olympic Class),49er (Olympic Class),Elliott 6,Finn (Olympic Class),Finn (Olympic Class),Laser (Olympic Class),Laser Radial (Olympic Class),RS-X (Olympic Class),Star (Olympic Class) | |
| Event Website | http://www.london2012.com | |
| Level of Event | International event | |
| Contact Name | London 2012 Organising Committee | |
| Contact Phone | +44 (0)203 2012 100 | |
| Contact Email | Click here to send email | |
Weymouth and Portland
Sat, 28 Jul 2012
to Sat, 11 Aug 2012
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Latest News |
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Ainslie knighted in New Year Honours, five others recognised
By Lindsay Bell, United Kingdom ,
7:31 PM Sat 29 Dec 2012
British sailor and four-time Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainslie has capped a triumphant year of sailing with a Knighthood in the New Year Honours list. British Sailing has more cause for celebration, with honours also going to Paralympic gold medallist Helena Lucas, and to Ainslie’s coach David Howlett, who were both named as Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). ... [more] 
2012 Paralympic Games a winner in global TV ratings
By IPC,
3:05 AM Wed 28 Nov 2012
The London 2012 Paralympic Games were a TV ratings winner with pictures shown in more countries than ever before and attracted their biggest ever international audience according to new figures published by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). ... [more]
London Paralympic Games debrief to start in Rio
By IPC,
3:25 AM Wed 21 Nov 2012
The organising committee of what International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven defined as the best ever Paralympic Games, will share their knowledge and experiences of London 2012 with future organising committees and the 2020 candidate cities this week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ... [more] 
2012 Olympics: The Medalists thoughts on Kites and Windsurfers
By Richard Gladwell,
11:19 PM Fri 2 Nov 2012
At the Medal Winners Media Conference held after the Medal Ceremony for the Mens and Womens Windsurfing Event at the 2012 Olympics, the new Olympic Medalists were asked their thoughts on the decision to change the event from Windsurfing to Kiteboarding the 2016 Olympics. ... [more] 
Lessons to be learnt from Sailing Event crowd hype
By Rob Kothe,
3:28 AM Tue 23 Oct 2012
In the months and weeks before the 2012 London Olympic regatta in Weymouth, which started in late July at the peak of the local tourist season, the local authorities had erected signs asking people to plan their travel plans carefully on the Devon coast because of expected delays due to heavy traffic congestion because of the upcoming Olympic event in Weymouth-Portland. ... [more] 
2012 Olympics: Rod Carr on the rise and rise of British Sailing
By RYA,
7:48 AM Sat 22 Sep 2012
In this long interview RYA former CEO and longtime coach and Olympic manager, Rod Carr explains the thinking and lessons behind the rise and rise of British Olympic sailing, gives insights as to what it takes to win in the Olympic environment. Yes, talent is important but attitude even more so This is a video that needs to be viewed, and inwardly digested by every sailor, coach and administrato ... [more] 
Gold medallist Lijia Xu seeks sailing awareness, not fame
By www.Sail-world.com,
5:09 AM Fri 21 Sep 2012
Lijia Xu is proud of her sailing gold medal, but she wants a quick return to normal life, writes Sun Xiaochen. Winning is good, but hold the applause and toasts. That's what Chinese sailor Lijia Xu hopes for after unexpectedly rising to stardom as swimming prodigies Sun Yang and Ye Shiwen did following her London Olympics triumph. ... [more] 
2012 Olympics: Ainslie's coach, David Howlett, on what it takes to win
By Royal Yachting Association,
8:19 PM Sun 16 Sep 2012
Four time Gold Medal winner, Ben Ainslie (GBR) has a long time relationship with top Finn coach, David 'Sid' Howlett. In this video from the Royal Yachting Association, Howlett talks about their coaching relationship - and the key factors in Ainslie's success. ... [more] 
Sail-World Mailbag: Readers respond to the Olympic Media Commentary
By Sail-World Readers,
8:10 PM Thu 13 Sep 2012
Sail-World readers comment on Gladwell's Line: 2012 Olympic Review - The Media - Friend or Foe? 'What a strange article from Mr Gladwell. I am not sure what point he is trying to make. Foxtel, the Australian Subscription TV rights holder for London 2012, broadcast every medal race live ... [more] 
Gladwell's Line: 2012 Olympic Review - The Media - Friend or Foe?
By Richard Gladwell,
9:03 AM Mon 10 Sep 2012
Sail-World's Editor @Large looks at the issues of the 2012 Olympic Regatta in Portland and Weymouth - here he looks at the approaches of different teams and sailors towards the sailing and general media, and gives a behind the scenes insight as to how the media works at a regatta like the Olympics. ... [more] 
2012 Paralympics: No racing possible on Final Day
By ISAF, Weymouth, UK ,
8:40 PM Sat 8 Sep 2012
No racing was possible on the final day of sailing at the London 2012 Paralympic Sailing Competition meaning that the results from the day prior confirmed the medals. Great Britain's Helena Lucas (GBR) could see the gold medal insight in the 2.4mR heading into the final day as she held a nine point lead, and when racing was called off at 13:50 her gold medal was confirmed. ... [more]
Paralympian Reunion set for Guildhall in London
By Craig Spence, IPC,
7:29 AM Fri 7 Sep 2012
Over 150 Paralympians from past Games will gather together on Friday, 7th September for the Paralympian Reunion. Taking place in central London at Guildhall, the event will be organised by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in conjunction with the IPC Athletes' Council. ... [more]
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