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Dart18 Worlds won by Tom Phipps/Richard Glover

Last Updated (Monday, 30 August 2010 18:46) Written by Nicolette van Gorp Monday, 30 August 2010 16:38

The final day of the Dart 18 Catamaran World Championships at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy provided some exciting racing for the spectators afloat as it was all to play for in the final race of the Championships.

The current World Champions, Emmanuel Dode and Fred Moreau and the young hot shots of Tom Phipps and Richard Glover from Cornwall, sailing in their first Dart 18 World Championships went in to the final race on equal points. Phipps and Glover were unrelenting in their quest for victory and put in a blistering performance in their new South African boat.

They maintained their composure in the last race, having gained a significant lead over the two earlier race winners of Dan Norman and Mel Rogers, until they crossed the finish line. The duo knew they had the championships in the bag and after they had crossed the line - Phipps did a backwards flip off the boat into the water. With the disappointment of missing out on their Olympic Games ticket which they had trained so hard for, when the Tornado Class Catamaran was axed from the Games, this victory made them all the more worthy winners.

It was a tough day for former World Champions, Dan Norman and Mel Rogers who dominated the day’s racing with wins in the first two races. This helped to pull them up the rankings to 3rd overall but their form came too late in the regatta to give them another World Championship title.

The Student title went to Tom Phipps and Richard Clover (GBR) and the Senior title to Thierry and Christine Wibaux (GBR). The best lady helm went to Nicolette van Gorp (NED).

Top 5 Results:

 1. Tom Phipps - Richard Clover (GBR, 16 pts)
2. Emmanuel Dode - Fred Moreau (FRA, 20 pts)
3. Dan Norman - Mel Rogers (GBR, 32 pts)
4. David Lloyd - Joanna Jones-Pierce (GBR, 38 pts)
5. Hervé le Maux - Amy Johnson (FRA/GBR, 68 pts)

 

Worlds 2010 photos online

Last Updated (Friday, 27 August 2010 09:09) Written by Administrator Thursday, 26 August 2010 18:36

Dear all, please find a big number of photo's taken by Claire Matches in the photo gallery!

Italian Nationals 2010 with 21 teams!

Last Updated (Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00) Written by Nicolette van Gorp Sunday, 08 August 2010 11:41

From July 2nd till July 4th the Italian Nationals 2010 were organised by Circolo Nautico Donoratio. 21 teams sailed 7 races. Teams came from Italy and France so it was a real International event. IDA is very happy to see these numbers of Dart sailors in Italy again!

The event was won by the team: Enrico Bertazzoli and Francesca Mungiguerra from Italy. Congratulations!

Greatest Party on Earth

Last Updated (Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00) Written by Nicolette van Gorp Monday, 05 July 2010 13:16

Roll up, roll up, one and all for the Greatest Party on Earth!

If it had escaped anybodies attention the UK are hosting the World Championships this year at the 2012 Olymic Sailing venue on Portland Island, in August (21st-27th)!

Surely you don't want to miss the opportunity to sail and party with the worlds best sailors?!

The English are eagerly awaiting your entries, just email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions or visit www.dart18worlds2010.com!

You know you want to go!

See you there,
 
Jenn & Jenny

World Championships 2010

Last Updated (Monday, 21 June 2010 21:29) Written by Administrator Monday, 21 June 2010 21:21

To all Dart Sailors... The organisation of the world championships 2010 in Weymouth would like (again) to invite every dart sailor to come join the World championships 2010. Some more information and promotional material can be found in the files below.

Information Worlds 2010 -1

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