Perth 2011 News
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20/12/11
A thank you from Event Director, John Longley AM
To all competitors, coachers, support staff, members of the media and supporters who visited Perth 2011, I express our heartfelt thanks for your help in creating a truly memorable regatta.
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18/12/11
Perth 2011 ISAF Worlds ends in gold and fireworks
The very best of grandstand sailing was on display as the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships wrapped up in perfect conditions, with spectators taking every available seat and space around Bathers Bay to watch as the final four world titles were decided in the women’s 470, 49er, men’s RS:X and Laser classes.
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18/12/11
Slingsby magic turns all to gold....
Sensational Australian Tom Slingsby sailed to his fourth world Laser crown on Sunday (18 December), cruising home comfortably to win the Medal race for a 19-point victory at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships.
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18/12/11
A new world champion in Men’s RS:X windsurfing
Just 16 days ago, Dorian van Rijsselberghe (NED) was ranked 10th in the world in Men’s RS:X windsurfing.
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18/12/11
Australian World 49er champions add to the pot of gold
Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen (AUS) have confirmed their world number one ranking in the 49er skiff fleet, winning the gold medal at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships on Sunday, 18 December.3
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18/12/11
Spanish sailors wear the Women’s 470 world crown
Spain’s Tara Pacheco and Berta Betanzos are the new world champions in the Women’s 470 competition after the Medal race Sunday, 18 December, at the Perth 2011 ISAF World Championships.
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17/12/11
Star Gold Medal Wrap - Day 15 ISAF Worlds
Brazil’s Robert Scheidt and Bruno Prada doused themselves and all those around them with champagne after winning gold in the Star class on the penultimate day of competition at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships on Saturday.
For competitors in the remaining Gold fleets, it was their last chance to make the top 10 and secure a place in the remaining four Medal Races - Women's 470, 49er, Men's RS:X and Laser.
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17/12/11
Star Gold goes to Brazil’s world champion sailors
World champions Robert Scheidt and Bruno Prada took the gold medal in Saturday’s (17 December) Star keelboat class at the ISAF Worlds to rapturous applause from the spectators stand.
