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Disappointment for Paralympians

Great Britain’s 2008 Beijing Paralympic sailing campaign has ended in disappointment in Qingdao today (Saturday 13 September). Britain’s sailors went in to the final day of the six-day regatta still ...

September 13, 13:49 in Press Release


Medallists and medals

August 21, 17:26 in Video

Video slideshow of all the medal races, medals and medal ceremonies from the Team's most successful Olympic sailing competition ever. All images courtesy of Gettypix  To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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Bryony's brilliant bronze

August 20, 15:04 in Video

Video slideshow of some of the images of this morning's windsurfing  medal races and their aftermaths. To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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Goody good show

August 19, 17:51 in Video

Video slideshow of Paul Goodison's gold medal win in the Laser, celebrations and medal ceremony.To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player. ...

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Golden Sunday, silver Monday

August 18, 17:20 in Video

Video slideshow of some of the images from Golden Sunday and Silver Monday. All images courtesy of Gettypix. To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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RS:X Men video guide

August 18, 09:15 in Video

Meet Nick Dempsey, GBR contender on the 9.5 square metre sailed Neil Pryde RS:X windsurfer. To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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Day 6 in pictures

August 15, 13:30 in Video

Slideshow of Sparky's 'behind the scenes' snapshots around the Dinghy Park in the Olympic Village on day 6. no sailing, but plenty of catching up with chores around the boats. To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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Sparky on the Star class

August 14, 18:19 in Video

With the Star class due to commence racing on Friday, Stephen Park, Olympic Manager gives us the lowdown on our GB medal hopes...

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Sparky on the Tornado class

August 14, 18:19 in Video

With the Tornado class due to commence taking its Olympic swansong on Friday, Stephen Park, Olympic Manager gives us the lowdown on our GB medal hopes....

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RS:X Women video guide

August 14, 12:11 in Video

Bryony Shaw is attending her first Olympic Games as Team GB's representative in the RS:X Womens windsurfer class. Learn more about the Weymouth based competitor and the equipment she will be sailing on.To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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49er video guide

August 13, 08:54 in Video

Learn the essential details about the Olympics' fastest and most dynamic monohull. Meet Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes. To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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470 Men video guide

August 13, 07:21 in Video

Learn your way around the 470, the Olympic double handed, single trapeze dinghy. To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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Rod Carr on the Olympics

August 11, 16:32 in Video

Rod Carr is CEO at the RYA, and was formerly Olympic Manager. Rod talks us through the role of the RYA at the Olympics and how the Games will hopefully put the spotlight on the sport he has true passion for and has helped drive to the success it is today. So why are we as a nation so good at Sailing? Rod covers the elements required to keep us at the top of the medal tables – the training programmes, the resources and backing and of course the talent. Understand the skill and athleticism req...

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Nick and Joe video diary

August 6, 14:50 in Video

Nick Rogers and Joe Glanfield head for their third successive Olympics as stalwarts of the Mens 470 class. Get their thoughts as they put the finishing touches to their fitness as the clock ticks towards the opening ceremony of Beijing 2008. To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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Paul Goodison video diary

August 6, 14:35 in Video

Paul Goodison, Team GB Laser contender shares with Ben Ainslie the accolade of being unbeaten at Qingdao's Olympic Sailing Center. Learn more about the Sheffield born single hander here. To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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Tornado video guide

August 6, 13:27 in Video

The Tornado is the fastest boat in the Olympics, capable of speeds of over 30 knots. The multihull will be racing for its last Olympics at Beijing. Meet Leigh McMillan and Will Howden, hoping to emulate Reg White and John Osbourne who won gold for Great Britain in the catamaran 1976.To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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Laser video guide

August 4, 17:54 in Video

The Laser is the archetypal one design dinghy class. All the boats are identical so all that counts is the sailors' raw ability. Learn about the boat and meet Paul Goodison, Team GB's Laser hope for Beijing 2008. To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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470 Women video guide

August 4, 17:47 in Video

Meet Christina Bassadone and Saskia Clark,  Team GB's great hopes for the womens' double handed dinghy class at Beijing 2008. To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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Yngling video guide

August 4, 17:13 in Video

The Women's Olympic keelboat provides a stern test of teamwork and tactical skills. See it in action here and meet the '3 blondes in a boat' who hope to take class gold at Beijing 2008. To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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Laser Radial video guide

August 4, 17:06 in Video

Learn more about the Laser's little sister, the Radial and our representative sailing it at Beijing 2008 - Penny Clark. To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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Star video guide

August 4, 16:57 in Video

The Star is the grand old man of the Olympic classes and a hugely tactical boat to sail. This video guide introduces the boat and the Team GB sailors campaigning it at Beijing 2008. To view the video in full screen format, click the enlarge button  on the video menu bar underneath the player....

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